"The Tao family does not wish to be enemies with the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu, but if the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu insist on making a move, do not blame the Tao family for showing no mercy!"
Young Master Tao spoke coldly, exuding a powerful aura, as if these people were nothing in his eyes.
"Since this is the Tao family's stance, then you can only be our enemy!"
Letting out a cold laugh, the Shen family's ancestor's aura was even more imposing. With the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu coming in person today, how could they back down?
"Lu Fan has already been injured, and this was done by your Eighteen Gates of Kyushu!"
Young Master Tao said coldly, "Now that the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu are acting so aggressively and causing trouble here, do you really think the Tao family can be bullied at will!"
"Young Master Tao, you must know that my granddaughter died under suspicious circumstances, and the murderer is among you. If the Tao family harbors the culprit, the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu will not stand by!"
Old Man Chen said coldly, his words even more chilling.
"He is not the murderer, nor could he have killed Chen Xian'er. Someone else must have framed him!" Young Master Tao stated directly, "Is it not inappropriate to act rashly before the matter has been thoroughly investigated?"
"What a joke, who else could it be? He was the last person to see Xian'er that day!"
The Shen family's ancestor said coldly, "This matter concerns the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu. We hope the Tao family will not interfere, lest it lead to conflict between the two major powers!"
"He is my sworn friend of eight generations, how can I let something happen to him!"
Young Master Tao said directly, "If you all insist on forcing your way into the Tao family today, then you will have to ask the Tongtian Mirror if it agrees!"
At that very moment, the Tongtian Mirror floated in mid-air, emitting wisps of divine radiance, carrying an unstoppable momentum. Anyone who dared to approach would likely perish instantly under the Tongtian Mirror.
The Shen family's ancestor frowned. He naturally did not fear the Tao family's young master, but the Tao family possessed the Tongtian Mirror. Once a dispute arose, it would not be good for the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu.
"Ancestor, the Ancient Tao family is going too far. We absolutely cannot compromise!"
Old Man Chen spoke, "We must make them hand over the person, otherwise, how can our Eighteen Gates of Kyushu establish themselves here!"
The Shen family's ancestor's brow furrowed, and he said coldly, "Is the Ancient Tao family truly going to act this way!"
"Since things have come to this, what else is there to say!"
Young Master Tao said coldly, "It's better to just fight directly, it will be more straightforward!"
The Shen family's ancestor's face turned ashen. Although the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu had dispatched many experts and were full of imposing might, if they were to truly fight the Ancient Tao family, it would undoubtedly be a devastating blow to them.
"The Ancient Tao family is too overbearing, they simply don't take us seriously!"
A young man spoke, "If we don't make them pay a price today, they will truly think the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu are easy to bully."
"That's right, we must make the Ancient Tao family pay a price. This matter has nothing to do with the Ancient Tao family, yet they insist on interfering!"
Many disciples were indignant and extremely dissatisfied with the Ancient Tao family. The Eighteen Gates of Kyushu had never feared the Ancient Tao family. Now that such a thing had happened, they were filled with displeasure.
"If you want the Tao family to pay a price, you'll have to show us you have the ability!"
Young Master Tao smiled faintly, his words exceedingly calm, as if all of this was insignificant in his eyes.
"Since Young Master Tao is so confident, then this old man shall not be polite!"
The Shen family's ancestor narrowed his eyes. He was a Saint King, and those who could reach this realm were few and far between in the entire Eastern Domain. How could he accept Young Master Tao's direct words?
However, at this very moment, a figure walked out from the Tao family, his gaze sweeping over everyone present. This person was Lu Fan, dragging his heavily injured body, his face pale.
"You've finally come out!"
Old Man Chen said coldly, "When you were in the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu, we did not mistreat you. Why did you try to kill me? Even if you did not wish to become a son-in-law of the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu, you shouldn't have done this!"
"Grandpa Chen, Xian'er was truly not killed by me!"
Lu Fan said, "How could I possibly have attacked her!"
"Who else could it be? To escape the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu, you murdered Xian'er. How could you be so heartless."
Old Master Zhao said coldly, "I know that no matter what, you will not believe my words, but as long as you give me time, I will definitely find the person behind this! It is likely that there is a significant connection, and someone wants to provoke a great war, which is why they did this!"
"You are just trying to quibble here!"
Old Master Zhao said coldly, "Did you see Xian'er for the last time?"
"That's right, after leaving the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu, Xian'er did come to find me, but she was fine at the time!" Lu Fan explained earnestly.
"You admit to this, what else is there to say?"
Old Master Zhao said coldly, "The murderer must be you. If you surrender now, the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu will naturally not trouble the Tao family. Otherwise, even the Tao family will be implicated!"
"What a big tone. With just your Eighteen Gates of Kyushu, you want to shake the foundations of my Tao family?"
An elder of the Tao family laughed, his eyes appearing exceptionally calm, as if all of this was laughable in his eyes. Although the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu claimed to be on par with the Ancient Tao family, the Ancient Tao family did not think so, and even looked down on the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu.
"Someone must have wanted to frame the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu to act like this." Lu Fan said hurriedly, "If you truly believe I am the murderer, then you have fallen into their trap, and even become sworn enemies with the Tao family!"
The elders of the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu exchanged glances and frowned. What Lu Fan said was not unreasonable, but they did not believe Lu Fan, as Lu Fan was the last person Chen Xian'er saw.
"Grandpas, I also think there must be something strange about this."
Sister Zhao said directly, "Why don't we give him some time? Perhaps he can give the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu an explanation!"
"This is not something I can decide!"
The Shen family's ancestor's brow furrowed, his gaze becoming sharp as he looked towards Old Man Chen. This matter concerned the Chen family, and Old Man Chen naturally had the right to decide.
"If it is truly not your doing, I can give you one month!"
Old Man Chen said coldly, "But you must take this Life-Ending Pill. If you cannot provide an explanation after one month, this Life-Ending Pill will take your life!"
"Brother Lu, absolutely not!" Tao Maocheng said quickly, "If you really take this Life-Ending Pill, there might be a risk to your life. You only need to stay in my Tao family, and no one can touch you!"
"Thank you for your kindness, Brother Tao!"
Lu Fan cupped his fists, "But this matter is not trivial. I am confident I can find the murderer!"