At the same time, upon receiving the news, the entire Xuan Guang Holy Land fell into silence, tinged with anger. They never imagined that someone would dare to attack their Holy Son. Although it was only a candidate Holy Son, it still touched upon the Holy Land's honor.
Immediately, the high-ranking officials of the Xuan Guang Holy Land made a decision: they dispatched five elders personally to Hua Cheng to apprehend members of the Assassin Dynasty.
This matter caused an uproar, stirring many. With such a grand display from the Xuan Guang Holy Land, this affair was bound to be irreconcilable.
Meanwhile, in the Xuan Guang Holy Land's conference room, a group of elders sat in their positions of power. Their expressions were grim, divided into two factions: one advocating for an attack on Hao Tian, and the other opposing it.
Both factions possessed immense influence, and neither could persuade the other.
However, they all knew that the Assassin Dynasty was powerful. To truly make an enemy of them would not be beneficial for the Xuan Guang Holy Land.
Yet, the assassination of their candidate Holy Son had dealt a significant blow to the Xuan Guang Holy Land's reputation. At this juncture, they had no choice but to act.
In the following days, Lu Fan did not venture out. He remained in seclusion within the tavern, seemingly unconcerned about his killing of the Holy Son.
Lu Fan's reason for this was to await an opportunity. Once experts from the Xuan Guang Holy Land arrived, they could use it as an excuse to return to Lion Peak, where he could then access the scroll. This was the fastest method.
Ghost Shadow and Peony were clearly unaware of Lu Fan's true intentions. They were extremely worried about Lu Fan remaining in Hua Cheng. Under normal circumstances, experts from the Xuan Guang Holy Land would arrive soon, which would put them in a very disadvantageous position.
Above the Hundred Flowers Pavilion, Fairy Bai Hua frowned, her eyes showing concern. She had been watching for three days, and Lu Fan had not left. If they continued to wait, experts from the Xuan Guang Holy Land would surely arrive, and by then, escape would be impossible.
"Senior Sister, since he refuses to leave, why are you still worried about him!"
Bai He spoke, "Perhaps he has some trump card!"
"The Holy Land's dignity cannot be violated, not even by the Assassin Dynasty," Fairy Bai Hua shook her head. "This matter is definitely not that simple."
"Even if it's not that simple, what does it have to do with our Hundred Flowers Valley?"
Bai He shook her head, her gaze appearing indifferent, as if none of this mattered much to her.
Fairy Bai Hua remained silent, but her heart was filled with worry. She had been constantly concerned about this matter.
Before long, the entire Hua Cheng was filled with unease as a heavenly might gradually pressed down, appearing terrifying. In the sky, hundreds of streaks of light were heading towards Hua Cheng, surging forward like galloping horses, attracting the attention of many.
"People from the Xuan Guang Holy Land, that's the Xuan Guang Jue!"
Many exclaimed, knowing that a good show was about to unfold. The Holy Son of the Xuan Guang Holy Land had been killed, and now with so many experts dispatched by the Xuan Guang Holy Land, they would not let it go.
Ghost Shadow stood on the pavilion of the tavern, gazing at the movements in the sky, his brow furrowed. "Hao Tian, if we don't leave now, it will be too late. So many experts from the Xuan Guang Holy Land have arrived. If a fight truly breaks out, we will suffer greatly!"
"Since when did Senior Brother Ghost Shadow become so timid?"
Lu Fan smiled faintly. "No matter how many experts the Xuan Guang Holy Land sends, they probably won't be able to do anything to me!"
"You brat, I'm not kidding when I say you're getting more arrogant!"
Ghost Shadow rolled his eyes and frowned. Lu Fan's arrogance was truly concerning; if something were to happen, it would be difficult to resolve.
This place was quite a distance from Lion Peak. If something went wrong, the three of them would surely perish in Hua Cheng.
"Senior Brother Ghost Shadow, why don't you leave first!" Lu Fan said, "I'll wait here alone. I want to see what the people of the Xuan Guang Holy Land can do to me!"
Seeing Lu Fan like this, Ghost Shadow immediately lost his temper. "With things having reached this point, how could I possibly leave? If something truly happens to you, and we return to Lion Peak, Master will not let me off lightly!"
Lu Fan let out a wry smile. He couldn't fault Ghost Shadow's words. If something were to happen to him, Jian Bei would indeed not let Ghost Shadow off easily.
The four of them had left Lion Peak together with the purpose of finding a peerless divine weapon. If any one of them met with misfortune, it would incur Jian Bei's displeasure.
Moreover, Lu Fan was also the leader of a branch of the Assassin Dynasty, a position that naturally made him even more valuable.
At the same time, in the sky, the illusory figures of five elders appeared above Hua Cheng, their eyes filled with sharp intent. "Where is Hao Tian!"
With this voice, the entire Hua Cheng was stirred, creating a vortex. The intensity of this voice was extremely strong, causing awe. Many people prostrated themselves, not daring to look directly at the sky.
Concurrently, Fairy Bai Hua also looked towards the sky, her brow furrowed. She didn't know what to do. She didn't want Lu Fan to be harmed, but it seemed it was too late.
"They're here, they've arrived!" Ghost Shadow said helplessly. "It seems we have no escape today. You brat, you really know how to cause trouble!"
"I told you to leave before, but you wouldn't listen!" Lu Fan shrugged. "You can't blame me now!"
"What do you mean by that, brat? Do you not have confidence?" Ghost Shadow's expression instantly turned grim. The reason he hadn't left was because he believed Lu Fan had a surefire way to defeat all the people from the Xuan Guang Holy Land. However, Lu Fan's words just now had made him feel uncertain.
"Senior Brother Ghost Shadow, those people are the elites of the Holy Land. The ones dispatched this time are likely Holy Land elders. Do you think I truly have that capability?" Lu Fan said helplessly.
Ghost Shadow stood stunned, his eyes filled with confusion. He even felt an urge to curse. If Lu Fan's words were true, then they were in big trouble.
"Where is Hao Tian!"
The cold voice sounded again. The five illusory figures were immensely powerful, enveloping the entire Hua Cheng, appearing unparalleled, their every move filled with sharpness.
"This Venerable is here!"
Lu Fan's figure shot up into the sky without a trace of fear. He had now broken through to the Saint realm. As long as no Saint King appeared, who could do anything to him?
Seeing Lu Fan's figure, all the people in Hua Cheng were instantly moved, their eyes filled with astonishment. Lu Fan's appearance caused a stir, and everyone exclaimed, filled with anticipation.