"How can the Divine Lord, with his immense power, have fallen!"
The heavenly gods repeatedly exclaimed, "Old Heavenly God, are you mistaken? Such matters cannot be spread carelessly. If the Divine Lord were to find out, we would surely face severe consequences!"
"Would I spread such news without reason!"
The Old Heavenly God stated directly, "But it is absolutely true. After the battle with the Ancestral Dragon, the Divine Lord was severely injured. I never expected he was merely holding on, and now he has finally fallen!"
"Divine Lord... Divine Lord, has something truly happened to him!"
Many heavenly gods were filled with reluctance and profound grief.
Lu Fan, in their hearts, was like a deity, the one who saved their divine race from peril.
Yet, they never imagined he would depart so abruptly. Even when facing the mighty Ancestral Dragon, Lu Fan showed no intention of avoiding the fight. Why had such a thing happened today?
With this thought, everyone's gaze sharpened, and their brows furrowed simultaneously.
At the same time, the Old Heavenly God spoke again, "I know you are all filled with grief and confusion, but the matter has already occurred. You need not dwell on it too much!"
"Old Heavenly God, if not for Divine Lord Lu, our billions of divine beings would have become mere cannon fodder!"
One heavenly god spoke out, "Why are you so calm? Divine Lord Lu has fallen, yet you show no surprise, not even a trace of sadness."
"This..."
The Old Heavenly God was stunned, unsure how to respond. The Immortal Venerable was also greatly vexed.
The many heavenly gods were bewildered and filled with suspicion.
Lu Fan had been perfectly fine during the banquet earlier. How could something have happened to him after returning? It left everyone utterly confused.
"The divine race cannot be without a leader for a single day. From now on, the Old Heavenly God shall assume the position of the Divine Race's Lord!" said Su Dan Novel Network.
The surrounding heavenly gods spoke, their gazes becoming more serious. With Lu Fan's demise, gaining the Old Heavenly God's favor would be an unparalleled grace for them.
"The Old Heavenly God is highly respected. We are willing to elect the Old Heavenly God!"
Beneath the Investiture of the Gods platform, numerous heavenly god powerhouses spoke out, appearing exceptionally earnest.
"Since you all say so, then I shall reluctantly accept!" The Old Heavenly God nodded slightly, appearing righteous.
Within the entire divine race, there was no longer a Divine Lord. He was now the highest-ranking being.
Although many heavenly gods were perplexed, they dared not say much. After all, with matters having reached this point, they could only let them unfold.
"Divine Lord Lu was killed by him. He is not qualified to be the Lord of our Divine Realm!"
At this moment, a faint, indifferent voice rang out. Everyone looked, unsure of what had happened.
Even the Old Heavenly God was bewildered, his gaze shifting towards the Green-Clad Heavenly God, who was slowly approaching with an imposing aura.
"Qingyi, what nonsense are you spouting here!"
The Old Heavenly God exclaimed, simultaneously giving him a meaningful look. If the divine race were to know that Lu Fan was harmed by them, they would have no standing within the divine race, and how could they face the divine race in the future?
"Old Heavenly God, why do you still pretend!"
The Green-Clad Heavenly God stated directly, "To become the Lord of the Divine Realm, you would resort to any means, even killing Divine Lord Lu. At his celebration banquet, you poisoned him with the Divine Realm's supreme poison, causing his divine power to dissipate, and ultimately leading to his annihilation!"
Upon hearing this, the divine race members were thrown into a state of panic. If this were true, the matter was far from simple.
"Qingyi!"
The Old Heavenly God's face turned ashen, his teeth gritting, his eyes filled with a chilling glint.
He never imagined he would be betrayed, and that Qingyi seemed to have planned this meticulously, sending a shiver down his spine.
"I am speaking the truth, and these are the evidence!"
The Green-Clad Heavenly God produced a divine image. In the image, the Old Heavenly God was seen administering the poison to Lu Fan, a scene vividly displayed, making one sigh in disbelief.
"It's truly the Old Heavenly God! The Old Heavenly God actually did such a thing!"
Many present exclaimed, their hearts filled with agitation. They never expected the Old Heavenly God to act this way, which deeply shocked them.
Gazing at the scenes, the Old Heavenly God's face instantly turned ashen. He never imagined he would be outmaneuvered like this, and so utterly defenseless.
"Qingyi, why did you do this!" the Old Heavenly God said coldly. "This is all your scheme. You made me act against the Divine Lord, and now you are putting on a show here!"
"Divine Lord Lu has rendered immense kindness to the entire divine race. How could I allow you to act against him!"
His words carrying a chilling tone, Qingyi stated directly, "This is merely your ambition. To become the Lord of the Divine Realm, you committed such acts!"
"Very well, very well. Indeed, I underestimated you!"
With a cold glint in his eyes, the Old Heavenly God spoke chillingly, "Even if you expose me, what of it? Do you think you can become the Lord of this Divine Realm?"
"I have never had such an idea!" the Green-Clad Heavenly God shook his head. "However, those who betray the divine race shall die a terrible death!"
"Betray the divine race?"
The Old Heavenly God burst into laughter. "Are your words not laughable? The one who truly betrayed the divine race is likely you!"
"Old Heavenly God, why did you do this? Divine Lord Lu is the strongest cornerstone of our divine race!"
Numerous heavenly gods condemned him, "You have done something like this, it is simply unbearable to heaven and earth, and an immeasurable disaster for our divine race!"
"Without Divine Lord Lu, our divine race is still the master of all realms!"
The Old Heavenly God's voice was icy. "With me as the leader in the Divine Realm, it can still flourish. If you are wise, do not inquire further, or do not blame me for my ruthlessness!"
Upon hearing this, the faces of the heavenly gods instantly turned grim. They had not expected the Old Heavenly God to be so direct, his words chillingly cold, filling their hearts with displeasure.
Seeing that the heavenly gods dared not act rashly, Qingyi then smiled and said, "Divine Lord Lu has rendered immense kindness to the divine race. Now that he has been framed and killed, yet no one can bring justice for him, is this not a dereliction of duty for us divine race members!"
Upon hearing this, the eyes of the heavenly gods shifted, and their hearts were filled with dissatisfaction.
Divine Lord Lu, in their hearts, was the true leader of the divine race, the Lord of the entire Divine Realm.
Now that he had been persecuted, how could they submit?
Although the Old Heavenly God's divine power was immense, as long as they acted together, and the divine race united, they need not be overly worried.
"Qingyi, your eagerness to incite them against me shows you were well-prepared!" the Old Heavenly God said coldly. "But what does it matter? In the face of true strength, it is ultimately insignificant. Even if they all attack, what can change?"
Upon hearing this, their hearts were filled with considerable anger.