Dozens of figures surged out from the Tianxiang Sect in that instant, exuding an awe-inspiring aura. Each figure was terrifying, carrying the presence of the Immortal Emperor realm, commanding respect.
"Miaoyin, what is going on? Why are you with them?"
An old woman inquired. She was the Grand Elder of the Tianxiang Sect, known as Master Miaoxuan, whose strength was unfathomable and inspired great fear.
"I..."
Miaoyin's face flushed with embarrassment. As an elder of the Tianxiang Sect, being captured by someone made him feel incredibly ashamed.
Alas, at this point, he could do nothing but wear an innocent expression.
"What immense audacity! To dare lay hands on someone from my Tianxiang Sect!"
Miaoxuan's gaze sharply fell upon Lu Fan. It seemed he understood everything that had happened, his anger palpable. This was the Tianxiang Sect, not a place where just anyone could run rampant.
Lu Fan's arrival at the Tianxiang Sect, with Miaoyin bound, was an act that naturally incensed Miaoxuan. It was a direct provocation to the authority of the Tianxiang Sect.
"Allow me to introduce myself!"
Lu Fan gave an awkward smile. "I am the Grand Marshal of the Heavenly Court Dynasty. I have come to the Tianxiang Sect this time primarily to discuss matters!"
"I don't care who you are or where you're from. Even if you have matters to discuss, this is not how you do it!" Miaoxuan said coldly. "To restrain an elder of my Tianxiang Sect, is this your sincerity?"
"It was a helpless measure. After all, he resisted. If I hadn't done this, how could I have gotten him to bring me to the Tianxiang Sect!" Lu Fan feigned a wronged expression.
"Whatever your reasons, these are merely excuses!"
Miaoxuan stated sternly. "Release him now and beg for mercy on your knees, and I will not hold you accountable. Otherwise, do not blame the Tianxiang Sect for showing no mercy!"
"No mercy?"
Lu Fan smiled faintly. "If I were not from the Heavenly Court Dynasty, you would have likely attacked long ago, rather than going through all this trouble here!"
"What a joke! According to you, our Tianxiang Sect fears your Heavenly Court Dynasty!"
Miaoxuan questioned with a cold tone, his imposing aura intensifying, his expression exceptionally indifferent, as if in his eyes, Lu Fan was already a corpse.
"I did not mean that. I have important matters to discuss with the Tianxiang Sect. I hope the Sect Master can grant me an audience!" Lu Fan cupped his fists.
"To meet our Sect Master, you must prove you have the strength!" Miaoxuan replied coldly. "Our Sect Master is not someone whom just anyone can meet!"
"In that case, please excuse my offense!"
Lu Fan soared into the air, his palm wielding the power of flames, which surged with immense force.
Sensing the pressure of the divine fire, Miaoxuan's expression changed slightly. "I truly didn't expect you to have already mastered divine fire!"
"You flatter me!"
Lu Fan chuckled. "Elders, feel free to display your abilities!"
"Grand Elder, this person's strength is extremely formidable. Be cautious!"
Miaoyin warned. "He controls divine fire and is protected by a divine artifact, otherwise, I would not have been injured by him!"
"Divine artifact?"
Miaoxuan's expression shifted. He had initially not taken Lu Fan seriously, but he never expected Lu Fan to possess such a trump card, which caught him somewhat off guard.
With this thought, Miaoxuan dared not be careless, yet he knew that no matter what, he would not let this matter rest.
Lu Fan's act of trespassing into the Tianxiang Sect was a blatant disrespect to its authority, something that could not be tolerated.
Simultaneously, everyone could clearly perceive that the pressure of the divine fire surrounding Lu Fan was growing stronger and was utterly peerless.
"All elders, strike together! We must not let him act recklessly!"
Miaoxuan's eyes were cold as he spoke, then he also ascended into the air, surrounded by flowing light.
"Who is this person? How can he be so terrifying!"
"I heard he is from the Heavenly Court Dynasty and holds a high position. I never expected the elders would need to attack him together!"
"This is truly monstrous! If such a prodigy could join the Tianxiang Sect, he would surely have countless admirers!"
Within the Tianxiang Sect, many disciples spoke, their gazes filled with enthusiasm. In their eyes, Lu Fan was quite the catch.
"Should we make a move?"
Princess Beimei inquired, simultaneously asking Xue Long and the others.
"If we make a move, it won't be of much use!"
Xue Long shook his head, his expression solemn. It seemed he had seen through many things.
Faced with these words, Princess Beimei felt helpless and didn't say more.
Just as Xue Long had said, even if they intervened, it might not create much of a ripple.
After all, the Tianxiang Sect had numerous experts at the Immortal Emperor realm.
Whether the current situation could be resolved depended on whether Lu Fan could control everything. No one doubted this point.
In an instant, the elders attacked Lu Fan in unison, their movements creating boundless ripples wherever they passed.
At the same time, Lu Fan dealt with them calmly, not taking them too seriously. Even with the elders surrounding him, they could not do much to him.
"How is this possible!"
Miaoxuan's face was filled with disbelief. According to normal circumstances, it shouldn't be like this, but now, it seemed things had exceeded their expectations.
"There's no need for you to exert yourselves!"
Lu Fan shrugged. "My Haotian Tower has not even been deployed, and you are already unable to cope. Naturally, you are no match for me. You should just let your Sect Master come out!"
"Such arrogance for someone so young!"
Miaoxuan sneered, his aura surging. In that instant, his power erupted, and his long sword began to emit an endless glow.
"Sky-Scattering Sword Rain!"
Upon witnessing the imposing aura, the people of the Tianxiang Sect shouted in unison. They remembered this was Miaoxuan's signature technique, renowned for its terrifying power.
Miaoyin stood to the side, his expression extremely grave. He had never imagined Lu Fan could be so terrifying.
He felt no grievance in being defeated by Lu Fan.
"What is Sky-Scattering Sword Rain to me!"
Lu Fan sneered, his aura surging. In a sudden burst, a formidable aura was unleashed.
The intense power of flames converged, and in a blink of an eye, the Sky-Scattering Sword Rain was completely incinerated by the divine fire, leaving it no room to maneuver.
Witnessing this scene, everyone was filled with fear. Lu Fan's monstrous abilities filled them with dread.
"Impossible, this is impossible!"
Miaoxuan fell into contemplation, utterly disbelieving. He believed Lu Fan was strong, but as an expert at the late stage of the Immortal Emperor realm, unleashing such power, how could he be dealt with so easily by Lu Fan?
"Nothing is impossible!"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "You are still not worth me using my trump card!"
Miaoxuan's face turned ashen, his reluctance evident. All of this had greatly affected him, making it hard to believe.