After dealing with the Azure Robe Heavenly God, Lu Fan turned his gaze to the assembled crowd, "Now that matters are decided, who will lead the Divine Race from now on?"
"This..."
The Divine Race members stood stunned, unsure of what to do. Lu Fan's words left them even more bewildered.
"Within the entire Divine Realm, the only one capable of leading the Divine Race is likely Divine Lord Lu!"
Numerous Heavenly Gods cupped their fists, "We implore the Divine Lord to take charge of the situation!"
"As I said, I am not interested in these matters!" Lu Fan said indifferently, "And I must return to where I belong!"
"Divine Lord, you are the ruler of our entire Divine Realm. Are you truly going to abandon us and leave alone?"
The Heavenly Gods cupped their fists, their eyes filled with solemnity. It seemed that in their eyes, Lu Fan was the most important being.
"As I've stated, I will no longer govern the Divine Realm!" Lu Fan said, cupping his fists. "You need not hold out much hope. However, I believe there are many others within the Divine Realm who can competently fill this position!"
"Apart from the Divine Lord, we will not submit to anyone else!"
The Heavenly Gods spoke in unison, their indignation palpable. It appeared they had already firmly decided on Lu Fan. As for others, they were naturally insignificant in their eyes, never to be taken seriously.
"There is no need to say more!"
After speaking, Lu Fan turned and left. He had fully experienced the deceit and intrigue within the Divine Realm and realized this world was not suited for him. Furthermore, the Divine Realm had reached its peak, and there was no need for him to linger. Perhaps returning to where he belonged was the best choice.
Seeing Lu Fan depart, everyone's expressions became dazed and bewildered. After all, in their eyes, Lu Fan was their supreme Divine Lord, irreplaceable. Now, their supreme Divine Lord was leaving the entire Divine Realm to return to his original place. This was a tremendous shock to the entire Divine Race.
"With the Divine Lord returning, our Divine Race in the Divine Realm will likely face another catastrophe!" Everyone was filled with unease and a touch of apprehension.
"The Divine Lord has his own intentions. Perhaps he will do something significant before he leaves!" some others remarked.
However, the majority remained worried. After all, the entire Divine Race had just endured a great battle. Although the Dragon Clan had been subdued, other races might not be without rebellious intentions.
"Why should my fellow Divine Race members worry so much? Even without the Divine Lord's protection, we have nothing to fear!" A Heavenly God stepped forward, "After all, only by being fearless can we be invincible and conquer all. If we lack even the most basic confidence, how can we establish ourselves within the Divine Race!"
Following these words, the many Divine Race members were filled with renewed fervor. This statement was indeed true. To firmly establish oneself within the Divine Race, one needed immense self-confidence. Otherwise, how could they possibly govern the entire Divine Race?
At the same time, everyone clearly felt a vast aura surging towards them, appearing unstoppable and causing immense turmoil.
"What is happening?" The Divine Race members exclaimed, their eyes filled with disbelief. They never expected anyone to dare cause trouble in the Divine Lord's domain while Lu Fan was present.
"This powerful aura seems unusual!" Frowning slightly, they spoke again, their hearts filled with growing unease.
In that instant, a figure appeared before the Divine Race members. This person was enveloped in black energy, exuding a formidable aura.
"It's... Divine Lord Shangguan!" The Divine Race members' hearts trembled upon seeing the scene. They had not expected Divine Lord Shangguan to appear, and the black energy surrounding him was deeply unsettling.
Divine Lord Shangguan's expression was cold, his gaze fixed directly on the Heavenly Pavilion, as if his target was within. In a flash, Divine Lord Shangguan's figure appeared inside the Heavenly Pavilion, exuding an imposing aura.
"Could he be here for Divine Lord Lu!" The assembled crowd murmured, their hearts filled with caution. After all, this was no trivial matter. The aura surrounding Divine Lord Shangguan appeared exceptionally unusual. If he was indeed targeting Lu Fan, it would undoubtedly stir up endless trouble.
Simultaneously, Divine Lord Shangguan arrived at the Heavenly Pavilion and coldly declared, "I am here. Is it time for you to show yourself!"
Sensing the aura, Lu Fan slowly emerged, his gaze meeting Divine Lord Shangguan's. A smile played on his lips, "I never expected you to come to the Divine Race!"
"This is my territory, after all. How could I not come!" Divine Lord Shangguan said coldly, "I have finally obtained the Supreme Mystic Art. Today is your death day!"
"Supreme Mystic Art?" Lu Fan's lips curled slightly. "You are quite confident, coming in person. It seems the mystic art you obtained is rather extraordinary!"
"Speak no more. Today, I am here to take your life!" Divine Lord Shangguan's expression was icy, carrying a chilling glint. Su Dan Novel Network
Lu Fan scoffed, "You are merely a defeated foe of mine. Do you truly believe you can deal with me? If you think so, today you will be as thoroughly defeated as you were that day!"
"Nonsense. I was indeed defeated before, but you may not be my match now!" Divine Lord Shangguan said coldly, "Today, I will surely take your head!"
"That remains to be seen if you have the ability!" Lu Fan's expression was indifferent, showing no concern, as if the person before him was utterly insignificant.
Witnessing this situation, many were startled and caught off guard. They had certainly not expected Divine Lord Shangguan to appear here and engage Lu Fan in a battle that seemed to be brimming with power. Seeing this, many felt a sense of dread and shock. They understood very well that some matters were not as simple as they appeared. Divine Lord Shangguan's presence here meant he was well-prepared, which was likely a significant blow to them.
It was only later that many realized some things were not as straightforward as they seemed.
Boom...
Lu Fan and Divine Lord Shangguan exchanged a palm strike, appearing to be evenly matched. The onlookers were astonished by this scene. They were all well aware of Lu Fan's strength, and they never imagined Divine Lord Shangguan could reach such a level. It was truly terrifying.
"I underestimated you!" Lu Fan let out a cold laugh, a chilling intent in his eyes. He had not expected Divine Lord Shangguan's strength to have reached such a point. It was likely he had encountered some great fortune.