"Do you really think you can be so arrogant just because you hold divine artifacts in your hands?"
With a slight upturn of his lips, Ye Jiantian said coldly, his words carrying no hint of reservation. In his eyes, Lu Fan was already a corpse, with no chance of struggling.
"I've never thought that!"
Lu Fan chuckled, "But no one has ever been able to stop what I intend to do. I know you are strong, but since I've decided to act, I will never back down easily!"
"Very good, I appreciate you!"
Ye Jiantian laughed heartily. Looking at Lu Fan before him, he was suddenly reminded of himself when he was young, appearing just as impetuous and unrestrained.
"I came to the Skyfire Sect this time to forge an alliance between the Skyfire Sect and the Heavenly Court Dynasty. If I cannot achieve this, I see no point in returning!" Lu Fan smiled slightly, his expression laced with a chilling determination, as if he were prepared to face death.
At the same time, everyone else could hear these words, and their hearts were stirred. Bu Qianfan, in particular, had not expected Lu Fan to be so resolute, which earned his admiration.
Lu Fan, at such a young age, possessed such a demeanor, which was indeed very encouraging. However, in the face of true strength, no matter how brave one was, it was all in vain. This was something everyone understood clearly.
Concurrently, everyone could also distinctly feel Lu Fan's aura intensifying as the Haotian Tower drew nearer.
"It's truly unexpected that the Haotian Tower can imbue you with such presence!"
The Sect Master of Skyfire Sect looked at Lu Fan, his eyes filled with a cold glint. Judging by Lu Fan's current aura, he was no ordinary person. If the Sect Master were to make another move, he might not necessarily be able to deal with Lu Fan.
After all, Lu Fan's current aura was extremely unusual.
"This is a divine artifact. With the artifact's enhancement, coupled with the aura of the Haotian Tower, I am sufficiently capable of fighting you!"
Lu Fan smiled, "Do you, Sect Master of Skyfire Sect, perhaps think I lack that strength?"
"I never thought that!"
The Sect Master of Skyfire Sect chuckled lightly, "Since you think so, I shall grant your wish. Do you not know that Heavenly Lord-level powerhouses cannot be controlled by external forces!"
Ye Jiantian stepped forward once more, exuding a powerful aura. With matters having reached this point, he would no longer hold back his strength, as to do so would be disrespectful to his opponent.
Sensing this overwhelming aura, Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, a faint cold glint appearing. He was also eager to know how strong Ye Jiantian truly was.
In that instant, the two figures collided once more. However, this time Lu Fan did not suffer any disadvantage. On the contrary, he seemed to hold a slight upper hand. Protected by the divine artifact, he showed no fear even when facing Ye Jiantian.
Witnessing this scene, Xue Long and the others revealed excited smiles. Things could not be better. At least in their eyes, Lu Fan being able to fight Ye Jiantian to a draw was already a great fortune.
"You may not know how powerful divine fire truly is. I did not unleash it when we fought before, but that does not mean you can do as you please before me!"
After speaking, Lu Fan shot up into the sky, exuding an unparalleled aura that appeared exceptionally terrifying.
When Lu Fan reappeared, he was already before Ye Jiantian. Ye Jiantian felt a shock and discovered that Lu Fan's palm was imbued with an incredibly powerful flame. Even he felt a sense of dread towards this flame, causing him to retreat involuntarily.
"Even the Sect Master is fearful?"
The people present were struck with fear and disbelief. After all, in their eyes, the Skyfire Sect Master's strength was by no means something ordinary people could contend with. But now, it seemed they had overestimated the Sect Master of Skyfire Sect.
Or perhaps they had underestimated Lu Fan. This scene left them utterly bewildered.
"To make me retreat, you are quite outstanding!"
Ye Jiantian looked at Lu Fan, "Among the younger generation, you can be considered a Chu Ao!"
"You flatter me, Sect Master. I do not care for such accolades. What I wish to do is simple: to protect the dynasty I wish to protect, and to make all uncertain factors vanish!"
Lu Fan spoke directly, showing no hint of reservation.
These words caused Ye Jiantian's expression to fluctuate. Lu Fan's statement resonated with him.
He recalled his youthful days, when he too had done many such things. However, now that he was old, he was no longer interested in such matters. But Lu Fan's appearance had stirred something within him.
"A draw, neither gaining the upper hand, how should this be judged?" queried several elders of the Skyfire Sect.
"Since it's a draw, naturally our commander has won!"
The Governor of North America stated directly, "After all, regardless of anything else, the Sect Master of Skyfire Sect is a senior. To fight him to a draw is already reaching the pinnacle!"
"While that may be so, according to the rules, a victor has yet to be determined!"
With a slight upturn of his lips, no one spoke with any reservation. Especially the people of the Skyfire Sect, who were unwilling to accept this outcome.
"They are correct. Under normal circumstances, I have indeed lost!"
The Sect Master of Skyfire Sect waved his hand, his expression becoming solemn. "I truly did not expect him to possess such capabilities!"
"You are too kind, Senior!"
Lu Fan cupped his fists slightly, a smile gracing his lips. With the Sect Master of Skyfire Sect dealt with, this was a very good development. After all, this meant the people of the Skyfire Sect would have to abide by the rules and form an alliance with the Heavenly Court Dynasty.
"The Skyfire Sect can join the Heavenly Court Dynasty and fight against the Hell Dynasty together with the Heavenly Court Dynasty!"
Ye Jiantian stated directly, "However, some matters are perhaps not as simple as they appear. Have you considered how to resolve the matter of you killing my Skyfire Sect elders?"
"What is the Sect Master's intended resolution?"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, looking towards the Sect Master of Skyfire Sect. If his guess was correct, the Sect Master of Skyfire Sect must have other intentions, otherwise he would not have spoken in this manner.
"I have no other intentions. A life for a life is only natural!"
With coldness in his eyes, Ye Jiantian looked at Lu Fan again, "If you are willing to take your own life, I will lead the Skyfire Sect to pledge allegiance to the Heavenly Court Dynasty. But if you cannot do so, I will have no choice but to avenge the great wrong suffered by the Skyfire Sect!"
"After all this talk, it turns out it was all lies!"
The Governor of North America said coldly, "Your actions are truly difficult to accept!"
"This is no place for you to speak!"
Ye Jiantian looked at the Governor of North America, his gaze turning sharp.
"I am of the royal family!"
The Governor of North America retorted coldly, his gaze also hardening. He had not expected Ye Jiantian to be so unreasonable.
"So what if you are of the royal family?" Ye Jiantian sneered.