"While a million disciples are formidable, since I dared to come to the Flame Sect, I naturally came prepared!" Lu Fan smiled faintly, his gaze even more indifferent.
The various City Lords looked on in confusion, unsure if Lu Fan's words were true. After all, with just a few of them, attacking the Flame Sect would not be an easy task.
"With just a few of you, what preparation do you have?" the Great Elder asked with a smile. "Do you really think our Flame Sect's million disciples are vegetarians?"
As the Great Elder spoke, several more old men arrived, stepping through the air, exuding a powerful aura, each of them extraordinary.
Seeing the figures of the elders, the Great Elder's confidence grew. These were the foundations of the Flame Sect, each a Martial Emperor expert, undeniably powerful.
"Lord Wang, if we were to engage in a fight, it might not be a good thing for us!" the Lord of West City advised. "This matter requires careful consideration. Perhaps we should leave first, to avoid unnecessary trouble if a conflict arises!"
"No need!" Lu Fan waved his hand. "I came to the Flame Sect today to teach them a lesson. If I'm scared away now, what will become of the Northwest King's Mansion's reputation?"
The various City Lords exchanged glances. They understood Lu Fan's words, but the situation had caught them off guard. They hadn't expected the Flame Sect to be so aggressive.
"Everyone, stand down!"
At this moment, a faint voice rang out. A white-haired old man descended from the sky, appearing resolute, with an aura surrounding him.
Upon seeing the man before them, everyone present showed joy. This was the Sect Master of the Flame Sect, appearing personally. His presence would surely suppress Lu Fan and his companions, thus elevating the Flame Sect's reputation.
"If I'm not mistaken, this young brother should be the Northwest King, shouldn't he!" The Flame Sect Master clasped his fists. "May I ask why the Northwest King has come to our Flame Sect?"
"If you had appeared earlier, we wouldn't have had to go through all this trouble!" Lu Fan shrugged. "I've come to the Flame Sect today with no other intention than to tell you, Sect Master, that some things are permissible and some are not. The actions of your Flame Sect are all recorded in history by my side!"
"So the Northwest King has come to our Flame Sect merely to threaten me?" The Flame Sect Master smiled, though his eyes held displeasure. Lu Fan's words had clearly angered him.
Facing the situation, Lu Fan remained unfazed. Instead, he said coldly, "The sins of the Flame Sect are too numerous to count, and yet you, as the Sect Master, seem indifferent!"
"What a joke! The affairs of our Flame Sect are not for others to interfere with!" the Great Elder said sternly.
"Great Elder, do not be too presumptuous. This is, after all, the Northwest King, and we should give him some face!" The Sect Master waved his hand. "After all, no matter what, he has the support of the Heavenly Court Dynasty behind him!"
"What the Sect Master says is true. It is I who have been ignorant of heaven and earth," the Great Elder apologized, a smile playing on his lips, seemingly mocking Lu Fan.
Lu Fan remained unfazed and spoke directly, "If the Flame Sect Master is willing to bow down and promise not to offend again in the future, I naturally will not make things difficult for you. But if the Flame Sect Master insists on this, my Northwest King's Mansion will never let it go!"
"Northwest King, you must have realized that I am the Sect Master of the Flame Sect. If I bow to you, the others in the Flame Sect will not stand idly by!" the Flame Sect Master smiled. "It's better to avoid trouble than to stir it up. You might as well leave directly and avoid unnecessary complications!"
With these words, Lu Fan's gaze sharpened, and he slowly rose into the air. "Since you have said it all, there is nothing more to say. Let's get straight to it! Let me witness the might of this Flame Sect!"
"You are the Northwest King, and I do not wish to be your enemy. But that does not mean the Flame Sect fears you!"
The Flame Sect Master said coldly, "Have you ever considered the consequences of a battle here today?"
"The consequence will be that the Sect Master of the Flame Sect is killed!"
Lu Fan's eyes flashed with cold light. "The Flame Sect will pay the price it deserves!"
Upon hearing these words, everyone's expression changed instantly. They had not expected Lu Fan's words to be so sharp.
"Since the Northwest King insists on fighting, then I shall not hold back!"
The Flame Sect Master exuded an imposing aura, his power reaching its peak. He had not wanted to fight Lu Fan, but now it seemed things were not so simple.
In that instant, the Flame Sect Master lunged towards Lu Fan. As the Northwest King, he dared not kill him easily. But Lu Fan's arrogance, his disregard for the Flame Sect, meant he had to make Lu Fan pay to salvage everything.
At the same time, the Flame Sect Master's expression grew grave. He knew very well that offending the Northwest King would be nothing good for the entire Flame Sect.
In a flash, the two figures collided, producing crashing sounds that caused everyone present to hastily retreat, not daring to delay.
And in that instant, Lu Fan’s figure retreated rapidly, blood oozing from the corner of his mouth. The Flame Sect Master also staggered back a few steps, spitting out a mouthful of blood. Even his internal organs were unable to withstand it, and he appeared to be on the verge of death.
"Sect Master!"
The many elders stepped forward, their hearts shaken. They could not have imagined that Lu Fan, so young, could injure the Flame Sect Master. After all, the Flame Sect Master was a peak Martial Emperor expert. Under normal circumstances, he should have few rivals in the entire Northwest region. But now, it seemed that was not the case.
"It's nothing!"
The Flame Sect Master waved his hand. At that moment, he spat out another mouthful of blood, his body unsteady.
Seeing the scene before them, everyone felt helpless and unsure of what to do. They had not expected things to turn out this way.
"Are you alright?" Liu Ruyan stepped forward, approaching Lu Fan, her face filled with concern. The Flame Sect Master was no ordinary person, and exchanging a few palms with him was not simple.
"I'm fine!" Lu Fan waved his hand, his expression solemn. Although he had spat blood just now, it was only a minor injury.
The other disciples of the Flame Sect looked on with mixed emotions. Even they had not expected their Sect Master to be injured by Lu Fan. After all, in their eyes, the Sect Master was an existence of absolute invincibility. But now, it seemed to surprise them.