After dealing with the Azure Robe Heavenly God, Lu Fan turned his gaze to the assembled crowd, "Now that matters are decided, who will lead the Divine Race from now on?"
"This..."
The Divine Race members stood stunned, unsure of what to do. Lu Fan's words had left them completely bewildered.
"Within the entire Divine Realm, the only one capable of leading the Divine Race is likely Divine Lord Lu!"
Numerous Heavenly Gods cupped their fists, "We implore Divine Lord to take charge of the overall situation!"
"As I've already said, I am not interested in these matters!" Lu Fan's expression was indifferent, "And I must return to where I belong!"
"Divine Lord, you are the master of our entire Divine Realm. Are you going to abandon us and leave alone?"
The numerous Heavenly Gods cupped their fists, their eyes filled with solemnity. In their eyes, Lu Fan was their most important existence.
"As I've already stated, I will no longer lead the Divine Realm!" Lu Fan said, cupping his fists, "You do not need to hold onto too much hope. However, I believe there are many others within the Divine Realm who can competently fill this position!"
"Besides Divine Lord, we will submit to no one else!"
The numerous Heavenly Gods spoke out, appearing righteous and indignant. In their eyes, they had already firmly established Lu Fan's position. As for others, they were naturally insignificant in their eyes, and they never gave them a second thought.
"There is no need for further discussion!" After Lu Fan finished speaking, he turned and left. He had fully experienced the deceit and treachery within the Divine Realm and realized this world was not suited for him. Furthermore, the Divine Realm had reached its peak, and there was no need for him to linger here any longer. Perhaps returning to where he belonged was the best course of action.
Seeing Lu Fan depart, everyone's expressions were dazed and somewhat at a loss. After all, in their eyes, Lu Fan was their supreme Divine Lord, and no one could replace him. Yet now, their supreme Divine Lord was leaving the entire Divine Realm to return to his original place. This was a massive shock to the entire Divine Race.
"With Divine Lord returning, our Divine Race will likely face another catastrophe in the Divine Realm!" Everyone was filled with unease and a touch of sentiment.
"Divine Lord has his own intentions. Perhaps he will take some action before leaving!" A few others chimed in.
However, everyone remained quite worried. After all, the entire Divine Race had just experienced a great battle. While the Dragon Clan had been subdued, other races might not have abandoned their rebellious intentions.
"Why do my fellow Divine Race colleagues worry so much? Even without Divine Lord guarding us, we have nothing to fear!" A Heavenly God stepped forward, "After all, only then can we be invincible and conquer all. If we lack even the most basic confidence, how can we establish ourselves in the Divine Race!"
Following this declaration, the many Divine Race members present were also stirred. This statement was not wrong. To firmly establish oneself in the Divine Race, one must possess strong self-confidence. Otherwise, how could one control the entire Divine Race?
At the same time, everyone could clearly sense a vast aura surging towards them, appearing majestic and causing endless turmoil.
"What is going on?" The numerous Divine Race members exclaimed, their eyes filled with disbelief. They had not expected anyone to dare to cause trouble in the Divine Lord's territory while Lu Fan was guarding it.
"This powerful aura seems unusual!" With slightly furrowed brows, everyone spoke again, their hearts filled with unease.
At that very moment, a figure appeared before the Divine Race members. This person was surrounded by black energy, carrying a formidable aura.
"It's... Divine Lord Shangguan!" Upon seeing the scene before them, the Divine Race members' hearts trembled. They had naturally not expected Divine Lord Shangguan to appear, and the black energy surrounding him caused their hearts to palpitate.
Divine Lord Shangguan's expression was cold, his gaze fixed directly on the Heavenly Pavilion, as if his target was within the Heavenly Pavilion. In the blink of an eye, Divine Lord Shangguan's figure appeared within the Heavenly Pavilion, his aura seemingly overwhelming.
"Could he be here for Divine Lord Lu!" The people present were in an uproar, their hearts filled with caution. After all, this was no trivial matter. The aura surrounding Divine Lord Shangguan appeared extremely unusual. If he were truly targeting Lu Fan, it would stir endless trouble.
At the same time, Divine Lord Shangguan arrived at the Heavenly Pavilion and coldly stated, "I have arrived. Should you not reveal yourself for a meeting!"
Sensing this aura, Lu Fan slowly walked out, his gaze falling upon Divine Lord Shangguan. A smile played on his lips as he said, "I never imagined you would come to the Divine Race!"
"This is my territory, after all. How could I not come!" Divine Lord Shangguan said coldly, "I have finally obtained the Supreme Secret Art. Today is your death day!"
"Supreme Secret Art?" Lu Fan's lips curved upwards slightly, "You are quite confident, coming in person. It seems the secret art you obtained is quite extraordinary!"
"Spare your words. Today I have come to take your life!" Divine Lord Shangguan's expression was icy, carrying a chilling glint.
Lu Fan scoffed, "You are merely a defeated foe of mine. Do you truly think you can deal with me? If you truly believe so, today you will suffer the same utter defeat as that day!"
"Ridiculous. I was indeed defeated before, but you may not be my opponent now!" Divine Lord Shangguan said coldly, "Today I will certainly take your head!"
"That remains to be seen if you have the ability!" Lu Fan's expression was indifferent, showing no concern, as if the person before him was utterly insignificant.
Sensing this situation, many were astonished and caught off guard. They had naturally not expected Divine Lord Shangguan to appear and engage in a battle with Lu Fan, his aura seemingly overwhelming. Seeing the scene before them, many felt apprehensive and shaken. They were well aware that some matters were not as simple as they seemed. Divine Lord Shangguan's appearance here must mean he was prepared, which would likely be a great shock to them. Not long after, everyone came to realize that some things were not as simple as they imagined.
Boom...
Lu Fan and Divine Lord Shangguan exchanged a palm strike, which appeared to be an even match. Everyone who witnessed this scene was somewhat incredulous. They were well aware of Lu Fan's strength, yet they had not expected Divine Lord Shangguan to reach such a level. It was truly terrifying.
"I underestimated you!" Lu Fan let out a cold laugh, laced with chilliness. He had not expected Divine Lord Shangguan's strength to have reached such a point; he must have gained some great opportunity.