"So it's the Shen Family Ancestor!"
Young Master Tao cupped his fists. "I have no intention of being enemies with the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu. I've already made my intentions clear. This person is my sworn brother. As long as he is safe, we can leave!"
"He is the son-in-law of our Eighteen Gates of Kyushu. His departure is a matter for the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu!"
With a calm gaze, the Shen Family Ancestor spoke coldly, "You, as the Young Master of the Tao Family, have some status. Do you intend to act arrogantly here by relying on a peerless divine weapon?"
"How dare I!"
Young Master Tao shook his head, his gaze also sharpening. The Shen Family Ancestor was indeed extraordinary. With just a few words, he had rendered him speechless. If they were to fight, he would likely be even more formidable.
"Ancestor, he injured people from the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu. This matter cannot be let go just like that," Old Man Han interjected. "The Eighteen Gates of Kyushu have never been bullied by others. Not even the ancient aristocratic families can do this."
The Shen Family Ancestor said nothing more, but looked towards Lu Fan. "The Ancient Divine Physique is indeed extraordinary. However, since you are the son-in-law of our Eighteen Gates of Kyushu, you should stand on our side."
"Senior, you jest. The wedding was not successful, and I am not a member of the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu!" Lu Fan stated directly. "Although I am the Ancient Divine Physique, I also have my own dignity!"
"Since that is the case, then I can only make a move!" The Shen Family Ancestor reached out with one hand and grabbed towards Lu Fan, his eyes showing no restraint, as if Lu Fan were merely a plaything in his eyes, not worth mentioning.
Seeing this, Tao Maocheng was about to intervene, but found it was too late. He was directly pulled back by the Shen Family Ancestor. The aura of the Tongtian Mirror instantly emanated. Tao Maocheng stood atop the Tongtian Mirror, his gaze instantly turning sharp. "Young Master Shen, do you truly wish to be enemies with my Tao Family?"
"So what if we are?" The Shen Family Ancestor narrowed his eyes. "Do you think that with a few of you, by controlling a peerless divine weapon, you can act with impunity in the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu? Do you truly believe this is a place anyone can come to?"
The faces of the Tao Family members turned grim. The Shen Family Ancestor before them was on the same level as their family head. They were no match for him, even with the peerless divine weapon.
The people of the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu were instantly overjoyed and flattered the Shen Family Ancestor profusely. With the Shen Family Ancestor's appearance, they felt a sense of vindication. Previously, the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu had been suppressed by the peerless divine weapon, but the appearance of the Shen Family Ancestor had completely turned the tide.
"No wonder the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu have stood for so many years. I didn't expect them to have such an old monster!"
"Who says not! With every move, he possesses endless power. He has likely surpassed the Saint realm!"
Conversations continued, and people discussed animatedly. They were well aware of the Shen Family Ancestor's status.
"Xian'er, he is your person. I'll hand him over to you!" The Shen Family Ancestor, having restrained Lu Fan, handed him over to Chen Xian'er.
"Shen Family Ancestor, are you truly going to be enemies with my Tao Family?" Young Master Tao's voice was cold. The Tongtian Mirror beside him also emitted supreme divine might, giving the impression that a fight would break out at any moment.
"So what if we are?" The Shen Family Ancestor sneered. "Are you, the Tao Family, going to declare war on my Eighteen Gates of Kyushu?"
"So what if we declare war!" Young Master Tao's voice was cold. An immensely powerful aura instantly emanated from within the Tongtian Mirror, surging towards the Shen Family Ancestor. Since he had brought the Tongtian Mirror, he must have been prepared. The appearance of the Shen Family Ancestor was not entirely unexpected.
"Hmph!" The Shen Family Ancestor let out a cold snort, his eyes filled with indifference. He did not fear the Tao Family's peerless divine weapon at all. Unless the Tao Family Head himself appeared, no one could harm him.
"Young Master Tao, I advise you not to be rash!" Old Man Han narrowed his eyes. "Rashness comes at a price, and this is likely not something the Tao Family Head would want to see!"
"So much nonsense!" Young Master Tao snorted coldly and charged forward instantly. His gaze turned sharp, and with the amplification of the Tongtian Mirror, he appeared even more terrifying.
*Boom...*
Two crashing sounds erupted. Young Master Tao was violently sent flying, blood seeping from him. Even the Tongtian Mirror fell to the ground, leaving him in disbelief. The Shen Family Ancestor stood to the side without moving an inch, exuding an imposing aura.
"Ancestor is mighty, Ancestor is mighty!" A shout erupted, and the crowd cheered. They had lost face earlier when suppressed by the Tao Family's peerless divine weapon, but with the Ancestor present, everything was secure.
"The Shen Family Ancestor truly lives up to his reputation!" Young Master Tao burst into laughter. "But if my Tao Family Head were to come, how would you deal with him?"
"Your Tao Family, without a peerless divine weapon, even if the Tao Family Head himself came, I wouldn't pay him any mind!" The Shen Family Ancestor sneered. "If you don't believe me, you can try!"
Tao Maocheng ignored these words and looked at Lu Fan. "Brother Lu, rest assured, I will rescue you. When I return and report this to my father, he will surely bring a peerless divine weapon to the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu!"
Han Xiaoxiao frowned, glanced at Lu Fan, and felt a sense of helplessness. She hadn't expected that even with Young Master Tao bringing the peerless divine weapon, he still couldn't take Lu Fan away. The power of the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu was immense.
"Are they just leaving like this?" Many onlookers spoke out, quite puzzled. The Tao Family's deterrence had been overwhelming earlier, but now they were leaving.
"What else can they do? The Shen Family Ancestor has already appeared. That's a Saint King! How many Saint Kings are there in the entire Eastern Domain!"
"That's true. Anyone who can become a Saint King can dominate the entire Eastern Domain!"
Conversations continued, and people discussed the scene with curiosity. Seeing the Tao Family members retreat, the entire Eighteen Gates of Kyushu erupted in cheers, their hearts filled with excitement. They, the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu, did not fear Holy Lands or ancient aristocratic families.
Only a few old men frowned. Young Master Tao had said earlier that they couldn't take Lu Fan today, but the Tao Family Head would arrive soon. With the Tongtian Mirror in his possession, it was likely that no one within the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu could match him. This was the most terrifying aspect of ancient aristocratic families and the greatest gap between them. They lacked peerless divine weapons. If a war were to break out, it would undoubtedly lead to widespread suffering, and even the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu might not be safe. This was not an exaggeration. However, with Young Master Tao's arrival, the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu naturally could not lose face.