"Tian Huo Sect? Why haven't I heard of it before?" Lu Fan asked, his gaze turning towards Xue Long.
"The Tian Huo Sect is a super sect of the Dynasty, not an ordinary force!" The North American Prince explained. "Moreover, the people of the Tian Huo Sect can control the power of flames. If they are here for the Divine Fire, it will be quite troublesome!"
"Does the Tian Huo Sect dare to oppose the Heavenly Court Dynasty?" Lu Fan inquired, still puzzled.
"It's not impossible. Super sects do not fear dynasties; everyone knows this!" the North American Prince stated seriously, his expression suggesting that the power of a super sect was no less than that of the entire Heavenly Court Dynasty.
"What you say is rather perplexing," Lu Fan mused, his eyes narrowing. "Logically, it shouldn't be this way."
"Northwest King, you might not know, but super sects are extremely powerful. Their strength is not under the jurisdiction of the Dynasty. Therefore, when the Heavenly Court Dynasty and the First Dynasty were at war, they did not participate, only safeguarding themselves!" Xue Long explained. "Hence, their foundations are incredibly strong!"
Lu Fan frowned at this. "Logically, they are also people of the Heavenly Court Dynasty. Why wouldn't they contribute when dealing with the Hell Dynasty?"
"If they were to act, it would consume many resources, which is not beneficial for them!" Xue Long said directly. "This is precisely why many super sects do not concern themselves with such matters."
"If that's the case, then let them join the war between the dynasties. After all, protecting the Heavenly Court Dynasty is also their duty!" Lu Fan stated, his eyes narrowing. "Since they walk on the lands of the Heavenly Court Dynasty, they should make the due sacrifices for this land!"
"While that may be so, super sects are incredibly powerful and possess vast resources. Even the Heavenly Emperor would not dare to act rashly!" Xue Long said frankly, without any evasion.
Lu Fan stood rooted to the spot, his thoughts in turmoil. It seemed to him that things should not be this way. If this issue could not be resolved, it would undoubtedly be a devastating disaster for the entire Heavenly Court Dynasty. These sects resided within the Heavenly Court Dynasty, absorbing its resources but not contributing to its defense, like parasites, which was utterly unbearable.
"Super sects are extremely powerful, and the changes in dynasties have nothing to do with them, which is why they have been passed down for so many years!" the North American Prince explained. "This is why things have become this way!"
"Fellow Daoists, what are you waiting for? Let us join forces to seize the Divine Fire. This is the path we should take!" The voice of the old man in green clothes rang out, a smile on his lips, laced with instigation.
Under the old man's urging, the crowd became eager to enter the valley, yet they were also extremely fearful. The Divine Fire's might was formidable. If one were not a fire cultivator, approaching it might still present significant trouble.
Seeing the crowd begin to move, the old men in green and white exchanged smiles. Their purpose here was indeed to obtain the Divine Fire, and they understood fire cultivation well. Obtaining the Divine Fire was not easy. Although the Divine Fire was currently dormant, the surrounding area still pulsed with terrifying flame power. If they could use the numerous cultivators to weaken this flame power, they could then take the Divine Fire.
As they incited others, cultivators surged forward towards the Divine Fire. Some were already reduced to ashes, while others pressed on, appearing almost frenzied.
"These ants are truly amusing!" the old man in green chuckled, his eyes narrowing. "Once they deplete the flame power, the aura of the Divine Fire will weaken, and then we can strike together to claim it as our own!"
The old man in white nodded slightly, a smile gracing his lips, as if everything was within their control.
"You two are elders of super sects, yet you deceive others to obtain the Divine Fire. Are you not afraid of heavenly retribution?" Lu Fan's voice cut through the air, his words direct and his gaze fixed on the old men in green and white, carrying a hint of coldness.
At his words, the two old men narrowed their eyes and looked at Lu Fan with hostility. "Little brother, which sect do you belong to? You have quite the audacity to speak such words!"
"My affiliation is not important!" Lu Fan replied coldly. "What matters is that your actions are not those of gentlemen!"
"What a joke! We are not gentlemen to begin with. Boy, have you considered the consequences of saying such things?" the old man in white asked icily, clearly displeased. They were elders of super sects, with extraordinary strength, and very few people in the entire Heavenly Court Dynasty dared to speak to them in such a manner.
"To seize the Divine Fire, to make others accompany them in death, this is truly unheard of!" Xue Long sneered, a chill in his eyes, as if everything had become insignificant.
"I see that you few are not ordinary people. This is a matter for my Tian Huo Sect, and you had best not interfere!" the old man in green said coldly. "Lest you bring unnecessary trouble upon yourselves!"
"And what if I insist on interfering?" Lu Fan retorted, his aura instantly erupting. He harbored considerable animosity towards the super sects due to their actions.
"You have no idea of the immensity of heaven and earth. I did not wish to act against you, but you have brought this upon yourself!" As the old man in green finished speaking, a surge of spiritual energy burst forth, carrying the power of flames within it, appearing terrifying.
Witnessing this, Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. He could sense that the old man in green was a powerful expert at the Immortal Emperor realm, but even so, Lu Fan was not afraid.
"We are people of the Dynasty. If you dare to attack us, the Heavenly Court Dynasty will not stand idly by!" Xue Long's voice rang out, carrying a threat.
"Even if they are people of the Dynasty, they should not act in such a manner!" The old man in green was unyielding. With a single palm, he struck towards Lu Fan again, showing no restraint, even knowing Lu Fan was a person of the Heavenly Court Dynasty.
"You have no idea of the immensity of heaven and earth!" Xue Long moved instantly, engaging the old man in green in combat. Lu Fan was the Northwest King, carrying a mission on his trip to the Water Tribe, and he could not afford to encounter any mishap.
Seeing this, the old man in white also drew his weapon and lunged towards Lu Fan. Even though they were people of the Heavenly Court Dynasty, he showed no restraint, nor did he show any consideration.