Seeing the elders repelled, Lu Fan did not hesitate and immediately unleashed his Tian Xing Jue, stepping out of the Volcano Sect.
With the Fire Lotus Ganoderma in hand, there was no need for him to linger. He was well aware that a more powerful presence resided in the deepest part of the Volcano Sect, and its emergence would undoubtedly stir up trouble, a fact Lu Fan understood all too well.
"Stop him! He must not be allowed to leave the Volcano Sect!"
An elder spoke, his eyes burning with killing intent. Lu Fan had caused such a commotion within the Volcano Sect, making them lose face. If they couldn't even stop him, how would they explain themselves in the future?
Numerous disciples did not hesitate and advanced towards Lu Fan. Although they were no match for him, they would charge forward without hesitation as long as they could impede him.
"You alone are not enough to stop me!"
Lu Fan's expression turned cold. He stomped his foot down on the ground, and a terrifying aura followed his every step.
Boom...
Another powerful aura erupted, sending the disciples flying. Despair filled their eyes; perhaps this was what true strength looked like to them.
As Lu Fan was on the verge of escaping the Volcano Sect, the elders' faces turned grim. They were already heavily injured, and it seemed impossible for them to stop Lu Fan.
However, just then, Lu Fan sensed a terrifying aura that made him tremble. His expression became grave as he realized the true powerhouse of the Volcano Sect was about to appear. If he couldn't escape now, he would perish here today.
"Young man, you have quite the courage to barge into the Volcano Sect alone!"
An ancient voice resonated throughout the Volcano Sect, causing it to tremble.
"We welcome the Ancestor!"
The elders bowed in unison, joy evident in their eyes. With the Ancestor's emergence, Lu Fan was doomed, and they no longer had to worry.
The disciples were also quite excited. After so many years, they had never seen the Ancestor before, yet today they were fortunate enough to witness him.
Lu Fan fled desperately but was still suppressed by a formidable aura. Even with his full effort to resist, it seemed to be of no use against this elder.
"I truly never imagined that the Volcano Sect would harbor such a powerful individual!"
Lu Fan's figure touched the ground as he looked towards the white-haired elder. This elder was far more powerful than Elder Hua of Cang Long Academy, meaning this elder was likely a true Battle Emperor-level expert. If that were the case, Lu Fan was in grave danger today.
"You are young, yet you have not learned proper conduct!"
The Ancestor's expression was cold. He stood in the void, gazing at Lu Fan. "Do you know that I founded the Volcano Sect? Are you boldly challenging my Volcano Sect with your recklessness today?"
"This junior dares not challenge the Volcano Sect; it was out of necessity!"
Lu Fan cupped his fists and said, "If it weren't to save someone, I wouldn't have trespassed into the Volcano Sect, nor would I have acted like this!"
"Regardless of the reason, such recklessness is not permitted within the Volcano Sect!"
The Ancestor stated directly, "However, your cultivation at such a young age is truly astonishing. If you hand over the Fire Lotus Ganoderma, I will spare your life!"
"Ancestor, this fellow trespassed into the Volcano Sect and injured many disciples. He cannot be let off so easily!"
An elder spoke out, "If we let him go, wouldn't that be like releasing a tiger back into the mountains, further tarnishing the prestige of the Volcano Sect?"
"We implore the Ancestor to suppress him!"
The elders also cupped their fists, their expressions solemn. Lu Fan's reckless intrusion and his subsequent actions had long since filled them with resentment, and they would not let Lu Fan leave easily.
"This child's talent is extraordinary. Wouldn't it be too much of a waste to suppress him?"
The Ancestor waved his hand and then looked at Lu Fan, "Hand over the Fire Lotus Ganoderma!"
"The Ancestor's strength is boundless, a Battle Emperor-level expert. Even if I resist with all my might, I likely won't escape with my life!"
Lu Fan said with a wry smile, "But the Fire Lotus Ganoderma is extremely important to me. I will absolutely not surrender it!"
"You are young yet possess outstanding talent. I, this old man, quite admire that!"
The Ancestor chuckled softly, "But if you insist on this path, you may perish here! The Fire Lotus Ganoderma is not something you can take away!"
"Since that is the case, I will test it with my life!"
Lu Fan smiled faintly and then soared into the sky. Even against a Battle Emperor-level expert, Lu Fan would not retreat. He knew very well what his actions entailed.
"I will join you!"
At that very moment, a voice echoed, and Long Yi stepped forward, bringing a gust of wind and an unparalleled aura.
The Ancestor narrowed his eyes and looked at Long Yi, "I truly didn't expect there to be another. I miscalculated."
"What's going on? Didn't I tell you not to come?"
Lu Fan frowned, "Your presence is of no use; you'll only end up perishing here."
"Lin was poisoned because of me. If it weren't for me, he wouldn't have been poisoned!"
Long Yi stated directly, "So, I don't want you to bear this burden alone. If we die, we die together!"
Lu Fan was somewhat helpless. He had never expected Long Yi to be so persistent, even willing to pay with his life.
"Even if the two of you attack, you will not be my match!"
The Ancestor said coldly, "I advise you not to court your own destruction."
"How will we know if we don't try!"
Lu Fan smiled, "I've never encountered an Emperor-level expert before. Even if I die, I want to die with understanding!"
"Since that is the case, I, this old man, shall fulfill your wish!"
The Volcano Ancestor roared with laughter, crimson light surging around him. As an Emperor-level expert, anyone in his eyes was like an ant, and no one could dispute this fact.
Long Yi did not hesitate and was the first to advance towards the Volcano Ancestor, his powerful aura preceding him. He had now reached the ninth stage of Battle Emperor and was naturally no ordinary individual. If he were to act forcefully, even against a Battle Emperor-level expert, he might still have a chance to fight.
Seeing Long Yi's desperate courage, Lu Fan dared not delay and quickly joined the fray, unleashing his formidable qi.
Boom...
Suddenly, a deafening collision reverberated through the Volcano Sect, creating a tidal wave that sent numerous disciples reeling backward. They had never witnessed such a terrifying aura before.
"They truly don't know the immensity of heaven and earth, daring to oppose the Ancestor!" Su Dan Xiaoshuo Wang
An elder said coldly, "However, they do possess some backbone, refusing to surrender the Fire Lotus Ganoderma even in death!"
"It's a pity, though, that two such young individuals are about to die in the Volcano Sect!"
The other elders commented, their expressions indifferent. After all, the talent displayed by both Lu Fan and Long Yi was exceptionally strong. If the Ancestor hadn't personally intervened, the entire Volcano Sect might have been annihilated.
It was a pity that the Ancestor had reached such a high realm, beyond Lu Fan and the others' ability to influence.