The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master, witnessing the scene before him, did not intervene. Instead, his expression remained indifferent, as if none of this truly moved him.
If his nephew were truly dead, even if he turned the entire Northwest upside down, he wouldn't lift a finger. He would certainly make Lu Fan understand the consequences of offending their Heavenly Sect.
"Sect Master, should we go out?" several elders of the Heavenly Dragon Sect spoke, their brows furrowed. They were acutely aware that this matter was no trivial affair; if handled poorly, it could lead to unnecessary trouble.
"No need!" The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master shook his head. "The elders of the Fiery Flame Sect are also Martial Emperor level experts. Their actions are sufficient. Moreover, escalating the situation too much is not beneficial for the Heavenly Dragon Sect!"
"This..."
The elders were slightly taken aback, unsure how to respond. The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master's words gave them much to ponder. After all, they clearly remembered the Sect Master vowing never to let Lu Fan off the hook, yet his current actions were perplexing.
"The Fiery Flame Sect is causing trouble; it is the Fiery Flame Sect that will be punished. Our Heavenly Dragon Sect can remain uninvolved!" the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master stated. "If other members of the Heavenly Dragon Sect were to act, it might implicate the entire Heavenly Dragon Sect!" Su Dan Novel Network
"Are we afraid of them?" the elders of the Heavenly Dragon Sect exclaimed. "With just these few city lords, they are insignificant. If the elders of the Heavenly Dragon Sect also make a move, we will surely be able to suppress them!"
"Do not act rashly unless it is absolutely necessary!" The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master shook his head. He was quite wary of the Heavenly Court Dynasty, otherwise, he wouldn't have spoken this way.
His reason for instigating the elders of the Fiery Flame Sect to act was to test Lu Fan's bottom line. If Lu Fan was determined to fight them to the death, it would certainly not be a good thing for their sect.
After a period of fighting, the elders of the Fiery Flame Sect were defeated and captured, appearing quite disheveled. Seeing that the experts of the Heavenly Dragon Sect had not intervened, they also frowned.
Their forceful actions were intended to draw out the other experts of the Heavenly Dragon Sect, so they wouldn't be fighting alone. However, the current scene left them utterly confused.
"Take them all back to Cloud City," Lu Fan said coldly. "To dare commit such acts, they clearly hold my Northwest King in contempt, and the laws of the Heavenly Court in contempt. If they are not punished, where will the dignity of my Northwest lie in the future?"
"Northwest King, you have quite the grand demeanor!" the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master said with a cold tone. "Have you considered the consequences of acting this way? Do you truly believe that our Heavenly Dragon Sect will simply stand by and watch?"
"I never thought that. However, as I said, if the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master truly wishes to act, feel free to try!"
Lu Fan shrugged slightly, a smile playing on his lips. "The authority of my Northwest King's Mansion will absolutely not be trampled upon by anyone. If anyone dares to do so, that person must die!"
The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master's expression instantly changed. Lu Fan's words caused them great displeasure, yet they were powerless to do anything.
"Sect Master, this is simply too much! If we don't show them a thing or two, they'll truly think we're easy to bully!" the elders of the Heavenly Dragon Sect exclaimed, their dissatisfaction palpable.
After all, they were Martial Emperor level experts; how could they tolerate such provocation?
The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master narrowed his eyes, his gaze fixed on Lu Fan. "Do you know that you have touched my inverse scale? If you continue like this, you will likely not escape today!"
"Whatever capabilities the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master possesses, feel free to unleash them. There's no need for such threats!"
Lu Fan shrugged. "I will not be threatened like this!"
Faced with these words, the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master's face turned ashen. He had never expected Lu Fan to speak this way, and his words were so sharp, filling him with displeasure.
At the same time, Lu Fan's lips curved upwards slightly. "What I've said is the absolute truth. The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master might as well try!"
The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master erupted in fury, his figure soaring into the sky, his gaze fixed on Lu Fan. "You young brat are simply audacious! I didn't want to bother with you, but now you are so stubborn, showing no regard for me, nor for the entire Heavenly Dragon Sect!"
"And what of it?" Lu Fan's expression was indifferent, tinged with amusement, as if all of this was beneath his notice.
"What a grand display!"
The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master's body surged with spiritual energy, exuding an aura of supreme power, making him appear incredibly imposing and causing a sense of dread.
Witnessing this scene, everyone began to panic. The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master's strength was clearly formidable, making them apprehensive. If such a powerful expert were to engage in battle, it would undoubtedly be with thunderous force.
"This person's strength is definitely above Martial Emperor, possibly reaching a higher realm!"
Steward Zhao's expression shifted, and a sense of dread filled him. He hadn't expected things to escalate to this point, catching him completely off guard.
"It seems the fight is truly about to begin!"
Lu Fan's lips curved upwards slightly, his gaze fixed on the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master. "I am very curious about how capable you truly are, to dare be so reckless!"
"You will soon witness my capabilities!"
The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master let out a cold laugh, a chilling glint in his eyes. In that instant, he transformed into a surge of energy, advancing towards Lu Fan, appearing exceptionally terrifying.
Seeing this, Lu Fan remained nonchalant, treating it as nothing of consequence, as if he didn't pay it much mind.
Meanwhile, other experts of the Heavenly Dragon Sect showed delight. Their Sect Master's actions undoubtedly meant he was confident of victory, otherwise, he wouldn't have attacked directly.
Sensing the terrifying aura, Lu Fan hesitated for a moment before directly summoning the Haotian Pagoda. His own aura gradually intensified, his eyes becoming sharper, as if the Haotian Pagoda possessed immense power.
Those present witnessed this, their expressions shifting slightly. Clearly, they hadn't expected Lu Fan to summon the Haotian Pagoda, which appeared to be extraordinary.
"What kind of treasure is this?" The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master's brow furrowed, his expression fluctuating. He could clearly sense the powerful aura emanating from the Haotian Pagoda, causing him to involuntarily step back.
"I know you are very strong, but before the Haotian Pagoda, you are likely insignificant!" Lu Fan said coldly. "Today, I shall see what capabilities you truly possess!"
Following these words, the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master burst into laughter, a chilling coldness in his tone. It seemed that in his eyes, even with the Haotian Pagoda, Lu Fan could do nothing to him, and he didn't even take it seriously.