The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master’s lips curved upward slightly, as if he had achieved his goal. Elder Three, however, knitted his brows. This matter was no small affair, and without irrefutable evidence, he harbored doubts.
After all, this matter was ultimately an internal affair of the Heavenly Dragon Sect and had nothing to do with the Lord of Dragon City. The fact that the Lord of Dragon City himself had come made him suspicious.
Concurrently, the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master narrowed his eyes, exuding an imposing aura. He cast his gaze upon the elders and declared, “Assemble the troops and march towards Cloud City!”
“This…”
Faced with such a declaration, the elders’ expressions shifted slightly, clearly taken aback by the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master’s words, which had caught them off guard.
“What, are my words no longer effective?” the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master asked coldly.
“We naturally dare not!”
The numerous elders cupped their fists, refraining from further remarks, their eyes filled with solemnity.
However, the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master paid them no mind. Having decided to make a comeback, he intended to leave no room for retreat.
“Sect Master, this matter is of great importance. It would be best not to act rashly!”
With a slight frown, Elder Three spoke, “You should be well aware that the King of the Northwest is a subordinate of the Heavenly Court. To oppose the Heavenly Court will ultimately lead to no good end!”
“My nephew, the Sect Master of the Flaming Dragon Sect, died such a tragic death. Do you expect me to simply overlook this?”
The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master retorted coldly, his dissatisfaction palpable, an imposing aura emanating from him.
At these words, everyone’s expressions shifted, leaving them at a loss for words, as this had indeed caught them by surprise.
“We implore the Sect Master to reconsider!”
The elders bowed their fists, their expressions earnest. If this matter were not handled properly, it would undoubtedly bring unwarranted disaster upon the entire sect.
“What do you mean by this?”
The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master frowned, “Are you trying to stop me?”
“How could we dare to stop the Sect Master!” Elder Three quickly replied. “This matter is of great importance; we merely hope the Sect Master can think twice before acting!”
“Enough, I have already thought this through clearly!” the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master said coldly. “This is the Northwest region, and the reason I moved against the King of the Northwest was to suppress his arrogance. Naturally, I do not intend to take his life. After all, our Heavenly Dragon Sect is not to be trifled with!”
The others nodded at his words, but lingering worry remained in their hearts, as this was no small matter. If mishandled, it could ignite endless turmoil.
Before long, the Heavenly Dragon Sect’s elites began to gather, not daring to delay. For them, this was also a venture into an endless storm.
As he surveyed the assembled figures, the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master nodded slightly and led them forth. This time, their unexpected return was meant to force the King of the Northwest into submission. Only then could their Heavenly Dragon Sect operate without restraint throughout the Northwest region.
Meanwhile, within Cloud City, the Lord of Cloud City, upon receiving the news, rushed to discuss the matter with Lu Fan, his concern evident.
After all, the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master’s sudden return was an unknown omen, whether for good or ill.
“The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master’s sudden return must have a hidden reason!” the Lord of the Western City stated. “We may need to make further plans and cannot afford any slip-ups!”
“I think so too!”
Lu Fan nodded. “However, the forces in the Northwest region are currently limited. To resist the Heavenly Dragon Sect’s offensive, we are likely to have the will but lack the strength!”
“Then what should we do!”
With knitted brows, the Lords of the Cities exchanged worried glances, unsure of how to proceed.
“All we can do now is defend the city gates with our lives!”
The Lord of Cloud City suggested, “Once the Heavenly Court receives word, they will surely not allow any incident to occur here!”
Lu Fan nodded slightly at his words, fully understanding the situation, and felt a touch of helplessness.
If his strength were greater, things would not have come to this.
“Sect Master, there is no need to worry. I will personally step forward. I doubt the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master would dare to act recklessly, as he is, after all, my defeated opponent!”
Steward Zhao emerged, though his complexion was somewhat pale, as if the backlash from the forbidden medicine was already taking effect.
“It’s no use. If he dares to return unexpectedly, he has likely anticipated all of this!”
Lu Fan shook his head. “It’s just that I don’t know who leaked the information. Otherwise, how would he know!”
“Now is probably not the time to consider such matters!”
The Lord of Cloud City shook his head. “Sect Master, why don’t you leave first? Once you are out of the Northwest region, he certainly won’t be able to pursue you. Then, Sect Master can personally go to the Heavenly Court and explain this matter, which will surely put the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master in his place!”
“I am the King of the Northwest. If I cannot even resolve this matter properly, how can I establish myself in the Northwest region!” Lu Fan shook his head, his expression growing colder.
The Lord of Cloud City’s face immediately fell at his words. They understood what Lu Fan was saying, but unfortunately, the situation had reached a point where they felt helpless.
Before long, the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master arrived outside Cloud City with a host of powerful figures, their aura even more imposing than before.
“The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master’s return after leaving – could it be that the injuries he sustained earlier were not severe?” Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, a smile appearing on his lips as he looked towards the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master.
“The honor of our Heavenly Dragon Sect cannot be tarnished. I have come here today to demand an explanation!”
His eyes filled with coldness, the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master spoke sternly, exuding an imposing aura. Lu Fan, however, was unfazed by his words, treating them as if they were of no consequence.
“Just a defeated opponent, yet you dare to cause trouble here!” Steward Zhao stepped forward, his gaze fixed on the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master, a smile playing on his lips, his eyes filled with coldness.
Upon seeing this, the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master burst into laughter. “Your tone is quite boastful. Do you truly believe I don’t know about your tricks? Or perhaps, you genuinely think you are my match!”
Steward Zhao’s expression changed. Being addressed so directly by the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master made his face turn ashen. Clearly, he had not expected the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master to be so blunt, catching him off guard.
“Using forbidden medicine just to deal with me, you truly have some skill!” the Heavenly Wolf Sect Master said coldly. “However, it can only go so far. You are ultimately not my match, and after using the forbidden medicine, you likely cannot escape death. You will perish before long, which is truly a shame!”
Faced with these words, Steward Zhao’s face turned livid, and a mouthful of blood sprayed from his lips. Even he had not expected the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master to know so much, leaving him utterly unprepared.
“Will it really be like this?” Lu Fan’s brow furrowed.