"Tian Huo Sect? Why haven't I heard of it before?" Lu Fan asked, looking at Xue Long with curiosity.
"The Tian Huo Sect is a super sect of the dynasty, not an ordinary force!" the North American Prince said. "Moreover, people from the Tian Huo Sect can control the power of flames. They are likely here for the divine fire as well. If that's the case, it will be quite troublesome!"
"Does the Tian Huo Sect dare to contend with the Heavenly Court Dynasty?" Lu Fan asked, still confused.
"That's not impossible. Super sects do not fear dynasties; everyone knows that!" the North American Prince stated frankly, his expression serious, as if the power of a super sect was comparable to the entire Heavenly Court Dynasty.
"What you're saying is quite perplexing to me," Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, filled with doubt. According to normal circumstances, it shouldn't be like this.
"Northwest King, you may not know, but super sects are extremely powerful, and as sect forces, they are not under the jurisdiction of the dynasty. Therefore, when the Heavenly Court Dynasty was at war with the First Dynasty, they did not participate, only preserving themselves!" Xue Long explained directly. "That's why their foundations are so strong!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Fan frowned. "Under normal circumstances, they are also people of the Heavenly Court Dynasty. Why didn't they contribute when dealing with the Hell Dynasty?"
"If they were to act, it would consume a lot of their resources, which is not a good thing for them!" Xue Long said frankly. "It is precisely for this reason that many super sects do not concern themselves with such matters."
"In that case, let them join the war between the dynasties. After all, defending the Heavenly Court Dynasty is also their duty!" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "Since they walk on the land of the Heavenly Court Dynasty, they should make the sacrifices that this land deserves."
"While that may be true, super sects are extremely powerful and possess great foundations. Even the Heavenly Emperor would not dare to act rashly!" Xue Long stated earnestly, without any reservation, speaking his mind.
Facing these words, Lu Fan stood rooted to the spot, his emotions churning. At least in his opinion, things should not be this way. If even this could not be resolved, it would undoubtedly be a catastrophe for the entire Heavenly Court Dynasty. These sects had been residing in the Heavenly Court Dynasty, absorbing its resources, yet refusing to contribute, were they not like bloodsuckers, making it even more unbearable?
"Super sects are extremely powerful, and the changes in dynasties have nothing to do with them, which is why they have been passed down for so many years!" the North American Prince said directly. "This is why things have become like this!"
"Fellow Daoists, what are you waiting for? Let's join forces to seize the divine fire. This is the path we should take!" the old man in green robes' voice rang out, a smile on his lips, laced with persuasion.
Encouraged by the old man in green, the crowd was eager to enter the valley but also extremely fearful. The divine fire's power was immense. If one were not a fire cultivator, approaching it might not be without great trouble.
Seeing that the crowd had begun to move, the old man in green and the old man in white also smiled. Their purpose in coming here was to obtain the divine fire, and they had a deep understanding of fire cultivation. Obtaining the divine fire was not so easy. Although the divine fire was currently dormant, the surrounding area was still filled with terrifying flame power. If they could reduce this flame power through the efforts of various cultivators, they could then take the divine fire away.
As they incited the crowd, cultivators rushed forward one after another towards the divine fire. Some were burned to ashes, while others continued to advance, appearing almost frenzied.
"These ants are truly adorable!" the old man in green narrowed his eyes. "Once they deplete the flame power, the divine fire's aura will weaken. By then, we will join forces and surely claim the divine fire for ourselves!"
The old man in white nodded slightly, a smile on his lips, as if everything was under control.
"You two, being from super sects, are deceiving others to go and seize the divine fire. Aren't you afraid of divine retribution?" Lu Fan's voice rang out, his words unambiguous, his gaze fixed on the old men in green and white, carrying a hint of coldness.
Following these words, the two old men narrowed their eyes and looked at Lu Fan with hostility. "Young brother, what sect do you belong to? You have such audacity to speak like this!"
"It's not important which sect I belong to!" Lu Fan said coldly. "What's important is that your actions are not those of a gentleman!"
"What a joke. We are not gentlemen to begin with. Have you considered the consequences of saying such things, boy?" the old man in white asked coldly, with clear displeasure. They were elders of a super sect, possessing extraordinary power, and very few people in the entire Heavenly Court Dynasty dared to speak to them in such a manner.
"To seize the divine fire, you make others pay with their lives. This is truly unheard of!" Xue Long chuckled coldly, a glint of chill in his eyes, as if everything had become unimportant to him.
"I see that you few are not ordinary people. This is a matter of my Tian Huo Sect. It's best that you do not interfere!" the old man in green said coldly. "Otherwise, it might cause unnecessary trouble!"
"What if I insist on interfering?" Lu Fan said coldly, his aura instantly radiating outwards. He harbored considerable hostility towards super sects due to their actions.
"You don't know the immensity of heaven and earth. I didn't want to make a move against you, but you brought this upon yourself!" As the old man in green finished speaking, a surge of spiritual power erupted from him, carrying the power of flames, which appeared extremely terrifying.
Seeing this, Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. He could sense that the old man in green was a powerful Immortal Emperor, but even so, Lu Fan was not afraid.
"We are people of the dynasty. If you dare to attack us, the Heavenly Court Dynasty will not stand idly by!" Xue Long's voice rang out, carrying a threat.
"Even if you are people of the dynasty, you shouldn't act like this!" the old man in green replied unceremoniously. With a mere flick of his wrist, he struck at Lu Fan again. Even though he knew Lu Fan was from the Heavenly Court Dynasty, he showed no restraint.
"You don't know the immensity of heaven and earth!" Xue Long moved instantly, engaging the old man in green in battle. Lu Fan was the Northwest King, and he was on a mission to the Water Tribe this time; nothing could happen to him.
Seeing this, the old man in white also drew his figure and rushed towards Lu Fan. Even though they were from the Heavenly Court Dynasty, he showed no reservation, nor did he show any regard.