"Who are you people! Why did you emerge from the abyss!"
Many Celestial Gods spoke, their gazes fixed on Lu Fan and his companions, their eyes carrying a hint of coldness.
Although Lu Fan exuded a divine aura, the fire-stirring stick in his hand possessed an evil aura.
More importantly, the immense power emanating from the fire-stirring stick filled them with trepidation.
Should anything go wrong, it was something they might not be able to control, possibly even triggering boundless turmoil that would leave everyone in shock.
"We are all people of the Divine race!"
The Old Celestial God declared repeatedly, "Esteemed sirs, let us not harbor ill will. Previously, Lord Shangguan and the evil gods and demons battled, causing us to fall into the abyss. If it weren't for this young brother, we likely wouldn't have survived to ascend!"
Lu Fan was also doing his utmost to suppress the fire-stirring stick, his eyes growing serious. His aura appeared exceptionally formidable. Had he not exerted such restraint, he might have lost his senses, and even those present could have perished untimely.
"What exactly happened?"
At that very moment, an incredibly terrifying aura permeated the scene, causing a stir among many.
Everyone's gaze shifted, and they discovered that the one arriving was none other than Lord Shangguan.
Upon seeing him, the numerous Celestial Gods dared not delay, quickly cupping their fists. "Lord Shangguan, he possesses an evil aura, but he is one of our Divine race. We do not know if he is a spy from the Evil race!"
"Evil aura?"
Lord Shangguan appeared somewhat surprised and looked towards Lu Fan, his eyes widening slightly. "How is it you!"
"It is indeed I!"
Lu Fan offered an embarrassed smile. "It seems, Lord Shangguan, that you are somewhat surprised."
"What is that you hold?"
Lord Shangguan's brow furrowed, and he looked at Lu Fan. "Why does it possess such immense energy!"
"I am not sure either. I obtained it in the abyss. If not for this, we would not have been able to escape from the abyss!" Lu Fan stated truthfully.
"So that is how it is!"
Lord Shangguan nodded. "This is no ordinary item. Hand it over to me, and I will keep it safe for you!"
At these words, Lu Fan's brow furrowed slightly. "This is perhaps not quite appropriate! The item was obtained by me, and it would be more fitting for me to keep it!"
Many Celestial Gods present were momentarily stunned, naturally not expecting Lu Fan to speak in such a manner.
After all, the person standing before Lu Fan was Lord Shangguan, whose strength was extraordinary. Within the entire Divine race, very few dared to show disrespect to Lord Shangguan.
"Do not misunderstand me. I have no other intentions. It is just that this item is no simple matter; it contains a powerful evil energy that you, on your own, likely cannot suppress!" Lord Shangguan stated. "Hand it to me, and I have a way to suppress the evil energy within it!"
"I have already said, this item is mine!"
Lu Fan's expression was indifferent. Although he knew the item possessed significant malevolence, he also knew it was no ordinary object, possibly of great origin.
Having finally acquired such an item, he certainly would not let it go and would dedicate himself to it.
Simultaneously, everyone clearly felt that Lord Shangguan's expression had turned grim, especially after Lu Fan's retort, making him feel utterly humiliated.
"How dare you! You do not even heed the words of Lord Shangguan!"
A Celestial God spoke with a cold expression, his gaze fixed on Lu Fan, carrying a murderous intent.
This was no ordinary place; it was the territory of the Divine race. Lu Fan's blatant disregard for Lord Shangguan was something they could not tolerate.
"It matters not!"
Lord Shangguan waved his hand. "This is his affair. We need not concern ourselves too much!"
Facing these words, many Celestial Gods present were filled with displeasure.
"Thank you, Lord Shangguan!" Lu Fan offered a slight bow.
"This is the territory of the Divine race, and the item in your possession carries immense evil. Therefore, you cannot remain in the territory of the Divine race!"
Lord Shangguan spoke again. "Do you understand what I am saying?"
Seeing the situation, many of the Old Celestial Gods hurriedly pleaded, "Lord Shangguan, he is a member of the Divine race. If he is not within the Divine race's territory, would he not be in great danger!"
"That is his problem. I guard the territory of the Divine race and have the right to control everything. If he hands over the evil item he possesses, I will naturally allow him to remain within the Divine race's territory. However, if he refuses to hand it over, he must leave!"
"Young brother, just hand over this evil item. It's not something good anyway!"
The many Old Celestial Gods looked at Lu Fan, their eyes filled with seriousness. They did not wish for anything to happen to Lu Fan.
"It matters not. Even if I don't stay in the Divine race's territory, nothing will happen to me!"
Lu Fan waved his hand, his gaze appearing indifferent, as if everything were within his control.
Facing these words, everyone's expressions changed slightly, but they never expected things to turn out this way.
"Indeed, he has considerable spirit!"
Lord Shangguan nodded slightly, his eyes carrying a hint of coldness. Some matters were simply as they were, and he could not say much more.
At this moment, Lu Fan had left the territory of the Divine race. This item was no simple thing, and he certainly would not hand it over easily.
The Evil race occupying Death God Valley was likely after this very item. If he were to truly hand it over, it would be a tremendous loss.
Gazing at Lu Fan's departing figure, Lord Shangguan's eyes turned icy.
The item in Lu Fan's hand was a top-tier ancient divine artifact, possessing supreme power.
It was a pity that Lu Fan refused to hand it over. Otherwise, if he could obtain this ancient divine artifact, the Vajra Pestle, his combat power would undoubtedly surge, which would be a great boon for him.
"My Lord, are we just letting him leave like this!" Many guards nearby spoke.
Within the entire Divine race, anyone who offended Lord Shangguan had to pay the appropriate price.
The numerous Celestial Gods were well aware of this. Lu Fan's arrogance just now, if he were truly allowed to leave just like that, would naturally leave everyone feeling dissatisfied.
"He has left the territory of the Divine race. Go and seize the Vajra Pestle he holds!"
Lord Shangguan's expression was cold. "Have Tian Hu undertake this task. Ensure it is done cleanly!"
The numerous guards nodded in unison, their eyes instantly filled with coldness. No one dared to disobey Lord Shangguan's command, and they naturally would not show any slack.
Meanwhile, Lord Shangguan returned to the Heavenly Pavilion, his desire for the Vajra Pestle even more resolute.
Top-tier ancient divine artifacts like this were not something ordinary people could obtain. Now that the opportunity had presented itself, they would not hesitate in the slightest.
Concurrently, Lu Fan and his companions had already left the territory of the Divine race and seemed to have arrived at the domain of the Northern Abyss.
The Northern Abyss was vast and sparsely populated, housing numerous races. However, the most formidable were the Beast race and the Evil race. They coexisted throughout the Northern Abyss, possessing immense power that ordinary individuals could not contend with.