Inside Lion Peak, Lu Fan and Jian Bei returned to the main hall. The killing intent dissipated, but Jian Bei was quite displeased with the day's events.
"Xuan Guang Sheng's audacity is quite something!" Jian Bei said coldly. "To dare act so recklessly in front of me, I will make him pay the price!"
"Master, please don't be angry. It's good that Haotian is unharmed," Gui Ying interjected. "After all, this matter is no joke. If you hadn't appeared in time, Haotian might have lost his life on the spot!"
"That's right, we were fortunate Master arrived in time!" Mu Dan also nodded. "Otherwise, Haotian would truly have been in danger. I didn't expect that our search for a peerless divine weapon would yield no news and instead cause trouble for Master!"
"What are you saying? You are all assassins from the Assassin Dynasty, and you are my disciples. How could I easily stand by and watch you get into trouble!" Jian Bei waved his hand. "However, speaking of which, Xuan Guang Holy Land has considerable influence, and they possess a peerless divine weapon. Making an enemy of them would not be beneficial for the Assassin Dynasty."
"It's all my fault for causing these troubles," Lu Fan said with a wry smile. "I ask Master for punishment!"
"Don't say such things!" Jian Bei waved his hand. "You are my closed-door disciple, after all. How could I let them act so recklessly!"
"Thank you, Master!" Lu Fan quickly cupped his fists, his expression heavy.
At the same time, Jian Bei's gaze suddenly swept towards the direction of Xuan Guang Holy Land, his eyes carrying a hint of coldness.
"Master, what's happening?" Gui Ying sensed something was amiss and quickly asked.
"If I'm not mistaken, Xuan Guang Holy Land has mobilized a peerless divine weapon!" Jian Bei said coldly. "It seems they are targeting our Assassin Dynasty."
"Mobilized a peerless divine weapon?" Lu Fan was shocked. "Do they intend to attack the Assassin Dynasty!"
"It seems they will not let go of the matter after you killed their four elders," Jian Bei stated. "A peerless divine weapon possesses boundless power. If it is truly activated, even I might not be its match."
"Then what should we do!" Mu Dan exclaimed in alarm. "Won't we become lambs to the slaughter then!"
"The reason the Assassin Dynasty has been able to pass down its heritage from ancient times is due to its endless foundation!" Jian Bei said coldly. "Under normal circumstances, they would not dare to act rashly, but they might demand that I hand over Haotian!"
"How can that be! Haotian must not be handed over!" Gui Ying stated with a heavy expression. "If Haotian is handed over, what will become of the Assassin Dynasty's prestige!"
"Don't worry, he is my closed-door disciple. How could I possibly hand him over!" Jian Bei waved his hand and then said to Lu Fan, "Go prepare yourself. Prepare to leave Lion Peak and hide somewhere else. As for Xuan Guang Holy Land, I will deal with them!"
"This matter started because of me, so how can I easily leave!" Lu Fan shook his head, his expression becoming more solemn. "I want to live and die with the Assassin Dynasty!"
"Don't you understand? Now is not the time for such words!" Gui Ying shook his head. "Only if you leave will Master have an excuse. Otherwise, it will be difficult to persuade them!"
"But if I leave, Xuan Guang Holy Land will absolutely not let this matter rest," Lu Fan shook his head. "What then? A peerless divine weapon is no ordinary item!"
"The Assassin Dynasty has extraordinary foundations!" Jian Bei said with a detached expression. "If Xuan Guang Holy Land truly intends to act, then they are digging their own graves!"
"That's right, Master has said so, so don't hesitate anymore!" Mu Dan urged. "After all, this matter is no joke. If you don't leave soon, you might not have another chance."
Lu Fan hesitated for a moment before finally nodding slightly. He understood the situation clearly. With things having escalated to this point, he likely had no choice but to leave first.
At the same time, Jian Bei spoke again, "You must keep the Branch Master token I gave you safe! This token is extraordinary and can command the Saint-level assassins of the Assassin Dynasty. It must not be lost easily."
"Thank you for the reminder, Master. I will be careful!" Lu Fan nodded slightly.
To avoid implicating the Assassin Dynasty, Lu Fan had no choice but to leave first. This way, Xuan Guang Holy Land would have no pretext to act.
Seeing Lu Fan leave, Jian Bei felt somewhat relieved. He then looked at Gui Ying and Mu Dan. "You two go with him! I will defend Lion Peak, and there will surely be no problems!"
"They are hunting Haotian, and it has nothing to do with us," Gui Ying shook his head. "Moreover, with the few of us here, we can also help Master hold the fort!"
"You must understand that the Holy Land's authority cannot be violated!" Jian Bei stated. "Now that the Holy Land has activated a peerless divine weapon, they likely will not give up. If you stay, it will only be adding to the casualties!"
"Does Master mean that Xuan Guang Holy Land will act aggressively?" Gui Ying frowned slightly. "If that's the case, then we should not leave. We are people of the Assassin Dynasty in life, and ghosts of the Assassin Dynasty in death!"
Jian Bei was quite moved by these words, but he knew very well that once the Holy Land decided to act, they would not be merciful. This had always been the Holy Land's way.
"As your Master, my word is law, and you are not allowed to refuse!" Jian Bei said coldly. "Moreover, I have already given the branch token to Haotian. If I die, he will be the Branch Master. You two must do your best to assist him!"
"Master, why would you say such a thing!" Mu Dan frowned. "Could it be that Master has prepared to fight to the death with Xuan Guang Holy Land's arrival?"
"This matter is no small affair! I cannot be certain!" Jian Bei shook his head. "However, everything has its cause and effect. Xuan Guang Holy Land's arrival this time is certainly not for good."
"If that's the case, then we must not leave!" Gui Ying said solemnly, his expression very grave.
"This is my order. Do you intend to disobey my command?" Jian Bei said coldly. "You two leave Lion Peak as soon as possible! Anyone who dares to disobey my order will be challenging my authority!"
Gui Ying and Mu Dan were stunned and didn't know what to say. They naturally would not disobey Jian Bei, but how could they stand by and watch Lion Peak be in danger.
Seeing Jian Bei's directness, Gui Ying dared not say more and left Lion Peak with Mu Dan. However, they did not leave directly but waited quietly outside Lion Peak. If a battle were to break out, they would not stand idly by.