"If someone intends to kill the Young Master of a branch, what will you do?" Jian Bei looked at the assassins, his gaze sharpening.
"Kill!"
"Kill!"
"Kill!"
Waves of cold voices echoed, exuding powerful killing intent, filling Lion Peak with an atmosphere of slaughter.
Seeing the numerous assassins, Jian Bei was quite satisfied. "Since that's the case, you will accompany me to slaughter Hua Cheng! If anyone dares to obstruct us, they shall be crushed to pieces!"
"We obey your command!"
The assassins clasped their fists, their eyes filled with a murderous aura. Anyone who dared to act against the Assassin Dynasty would not be tolerated. After all, as death warriors, why would they care about their own lives?
Not long after, a dark mass surged from the Assassin Dynasty's branch, causing quite a stir in the sky.
At the same time, many people looked up at the sky, sensing the boundless killing intent, and cried out in alarm. Only the Assassin Dynasty could possess such potent killing intent in this world.
"The Assassin Dynasty has mobilized. Are they going to attack the Xuan Guang Holy Land?"
"It's hard to say. With so many experts mobilized by the Assassin Dynasty, they are likely heading to Hua Cheng. It seems that Hao Tian is very important to the Assassin Dynasty!"
"To be able to kill four elders of the Holy Land and even retreat unharmed, such a person is likely among the top tier even within the Assassin Dynasty!"
Conversations erupted, with people discussing the situation animatedly, clearly understanding the current state of affairs.
The Xuan Guang Holy Land wanted Hao Tian dead, while the Assassin Dynasty dispatched supreme assassins to deal with the Xuan Guang Holy Land's high-ranking officials. This would undoubtedly lead to a major conflict.
Meanwhile, in Hua Cheng, Lu Fan was quietly drinking wine, waiting. The tavern was already empty. Lu Fan had caused immense trouble, and the Xuan Guang Holy Land would not let him off. Now, in this predicament, they dared not approach him lightly.
Soon after, an old man and a young man stood in the sky above Hua Cheng, their figures appearing somewhat ethereal, as if their presence was out of sync with the world.
Behind them were hundreds of experts from the Xuan Guang Holy Land. The Xuan Guang Holy Land had clearly spared no expense in this endeavor.
"I am the Saint Son of the Xuan Guang Holy Land. Which one of you is Hao Tian of the Assassin Dynasty!"
The Saint Son of Xuan Guang cupped his fists slightly, his gaze sweeping towards Hua Cheng. He appeared condescending, as if he didn't take anyone else seriously. He had come here today to meet Hao Tian.
The ability to manipulate events and kill four elders of the Holy Land was no small feat; it was enough to be his equal.
"I am Hao Tian!"
Lu Fan shrugged and said, "If you have something to say, come down. The sky is no place for conversation!"
The Saint Son of Xuan Guang frowned, about to head towards the tavern, but was pulled back by Lu Tiannan. "Saint Son, be careful. This fellow is very cunning. Do not fall into his trap!"
"Rest assured, I, the Saint Son of Xuan Guang, am no incompetent fool."
With that, the Saint Son of Xuan Guang descended to Hua Cheng, his gaze fixed on Lu Fan. "Actually, I admire you. You remain unfazed even in this situation. If you hadn't killed anyone from the Xuan Guang Holy Land, perhaps we could have become friends!"
"That's a real shame. I killed all four elders of the Xuan Guang Holy Land!"
Lu Fan shrugged. "You've mobilized so many people, you must be here for me!"
"You are correct. Since you killed the elders of the Holy Land, you must pay the price."
The Saint Son of Xuan Guang stated directly, "However, we will not gang up on you. We can have a fair duel!"
"A fair duel?"
Lu Fan raised an eyebrow slightly. "You mean you want to fight me one-on-one?"
"Precisely. I wonder if you have the courage!" the Saint Son of Xuan Guang smiled. "After all, even if you refuse to fight me today, you likely cannot escape death."
"You are the Saint Son of the Xuan Guang Holy Land, a very noble identity," Lu Fan chuckled. "If I kill you, won't the Xuan Guang Holy Land come after me?"
"That depends on whether you have the ability!"
The Saint Son of Xuan Guang smiled faintly, his eyes sharpening. Lu Fan's words had clearly displeased him.
Among the younger generation, he had never lost to anyone. Lu Fan's words showed he didn't take him seriously at all.
"In that case, I accept your challenge!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly. "However, to ensure fairness, can you guarantee that the esteemed figure behind you will not intervene?"
Lu Fan spoke meaningfully, glancing at Dao Xuan. He could tell that Dao Xuan was no ordinary person, and if he were to make a move, Lu Fan might not be able to withstand it.
"Rest assured, I am the Saint Son of the Xuan Guang Holy Land, and no one dares to disobey my words."
The Saint Son of Xuan Guang smiled. "Today, in our duel, no third party will interfere, even if I meet an untimely end!"
"Very well!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly and instantly stepped forward. He wanted to see what kind of abilities the Saint Son of Xuan Guang possessed. His arrogant words had truly annoyed him.
The Saint Son of Xuan Guang also smiled. Lu Fan's acceptance delighted him. After so many years of not making a move within the Holy Land, this was his first public appearance, and he was determined to make Lu Fan his stepping stone, thereby making his name known throughout the Eastern Domain.
"Supreme Elder, the Saint Son's move might..." Lu Tiannan frowned slightly. He knew Lu Fan's strength was not as simple as it appeared, and it might not be as easy for the Saint Son of Xuan Guang to deal with him as he imagined.
"The Saint Son of Xuan Guang is the most outstanding existence among the younger generation of the Xuan Guang Holy Land. If he chooses to act, this fellow should not be his match!" the Supreme Elder waved his hand.
As everyone knew, within the Holy Land, the Saint Son's strength was unrivaled among the younger generation. More importantly, the Saint Son was the future of the Holy Land, making him extremely crucial.
"Supreme Elder may not know, but this fellow is extremely cunning, and his strength is also considerable. It might not be a good thing for the Saint Son to face him," Lu Tiannan spoke again. In his opinion, the best course of action was to eliminate Lu Fan directly, without any further delay.
"This is the Saint Son's decision, and no one can defy it," Dao Xuan narrowed his eyes. "Boosting others' morale while diminishing our own is something that is absolutely not tolerated in the Xuan Guang Holy Land. Great Elder, you should mind your words and not forget the ancestral teachings of the Xuan Guang Holy Land!"
"I naturally wouldn't dare!"
Lu Tiannan quickly clasped his fists, his expression somewhat anxious, as this matter was not solely his decision.