"So you are an elder from the Hundred Flowers Valley. My apologies for my earlier disrespect!" Lu Tiannan cupped his fists.
The Hundred Flowers Valley was a super sect. While not as powerful as their Xuan Guang Holy Land, they were not to be underestimated. More importantly, the Hundred Flowers Valley controlled numerous resources, and many of its disciples had married into the Holy Land and even ancient aristocratic families, thus possessing extensive connections.
"Even though he killed the prospective Holy Son of Xuan Guang Holy Land, his crime is ultimately not punishable by death. Why doesn't the elder spare his life!" Elder Hua said with a light laugh. "That way, we won't need to resort to such drastic measures!"
"What do you mean by that? I don't quite understand!" Lu Tiannan's brow immediately furrowed. "You want me to let him go? Killing the Holy Son of my Xuan Guang Holy Land is something I cannot possibly do!"
"Elder, please do not misunderstand!"
Elder Hua quickly stated, "What I meant by letting him go was to release him secretly. Xuan Guang Holy Land is making such a big fuss merely for the sake of face. However, if this incident leads to a feud with the Assassin Dynasty, wouldn't that be a losing proposition."
"This matter concerns Xuan Guan Holy Land, and it has nothing to do with you. Is the Hundred Flowers Valley also intending to get involved?" Lu Tiannan's expression turned cold, and he even questioned himself. He would not allow anyone to interfere in the affairs of Xuan Guang Holy Land.
"Great Elder, you misunderstand!" Elder Hua hastily shook his head. "Since the Great Elder is insistent, I naturally wouldn't dare to obstruct. However, there is something I wish to say, though I am unsure if I should."
"Just say whatever you wish. If it is reasonable, I will naturally consider it. If I deem it inappropriate, then it is so," the Great Elder said sternly, feeling quite displeased.
Elder Hua's words had indeed struck a chord with him.
"As someone from the Assassin Dynasty, to be this terrifying without even employing the 'Return to the West' technique, one can imagine his status within the Assassin Dynasty. If he were to truly die unnaturally, the Assassin Dynasty would never let this matter rest."
Elder Hua smiled faintly. "That is all I have to say. I shall not pry further. I hope the elder understands!"
After speaking, Elder Hua returned to the Hundred Flowers Pavilion, appearing calm. However, his words had made Lu Tiannan's expression turn ugly, and his heart had even begun to waver.
"Elder Hua, what did you say just now? Why do I feel like his expression changed!" Fairy Bai Hua asked. "Could it be that you've persuaded him?"
"I don't know if I've persuaded him or not, but I've said what I needed to say. As for whether the young man's life can be saved, it is up to fate!" Elder Hua shook his head. "There are things you may not understand, and it is not appropriate for me to say more. This is all I can do."
"Thank you, Elder Hua!"
Fairy Bai Hua quickly cupped her fists, her eyes filled with gratitude. If it weren't for Elder Hua's intervention, she wouldn't have known what to do. Even if she didn't know if it would be effective, as long as there was a sliver of a chance, she wouldn't give up easily.
Meanwhile, Lu Tiannan frowned, gazing at Lu Fan. To stand undefeated against the encirclement of four elders, such a young prodigy was indeed an unparalleled talent. If Lu Fan was truly an important figure in the Assassin Dynasty, as Elder Hua suggested, it might not be a good thing for Xuan Guang Holy Land.
With this thought, Lu Tiannan's expression grew more somber, and he even began to waver.
"Master, what happened?"
A disciple spoke up, "Could it be that you were actually swayed by what that person said just now?"
"What he said does have some truth to it. If this person is truly an important figure in the Assassin Dynasty, killing him would surely offend the Assassin Dynasty, and Xuan Guang Holy Land would also face disaster!" Lu Tiannan said with a frown.
"So what if we offend the Assassin Dynasty? Is our Xuan Guang Holy Land afraid of the Assassin Dynasty!" the disciple said proudly, as if in his eyes, the Holy Land was the most powerful existence, and nothing could stop it.
"You are still too young and do not understand some things," Lu Tiannan shook his head.
He recalled that a long time ago, a certain Holy Land had offended the Assassin Dynasty and was annihilated by them. Any disciple of that Holy Land who went out for trials could almost never return, all dying at the hands of the Assassin Dynasty.
After a prolonged period of this, the Holy Land's fortune gradually declined, and it was eventually removed from the ranks of Holy Lands, which was the most terrifying aspect.
The Assassin Dynasty operated in the shadows, while they were in the open. If they truly offended the Assassin Dynasty, Xuan Guang Holy Land, even with its peerless divine weapons, would be utterly useless.
They couldn't find the stronghold of the Assassin Dynasty. However, the assassins of the Assassin Dynasty could locate numerous disciples of Xuan Guang Holy Land throughout the Eastern Domain. At that time, Xuan Guang Holy Land would also invite deadly calamity upon itself.
With this thought, Lu Tiannan's expression gradually became difficult. As the Great Elder of the Holy Land, he had never encountered such a thorny issue and was unsure how to make a decision.
"This matter concerns the reputation of the Holy Land, Master cannot show any leniency!"
The disciple spoke again, "Otherwise, how will Xuan Guan Holy Land stand among the various divine lands in the future!"
"You are right, we absolutely cannot compromise on this matter!"
Lu Tiannan nodded, his voice firm. At this point, they had no other choice. If they let Lu Fan go today, what would become of Xuan Guang Holy Land's reputation?
"Four elders, what are you still waiting for? Eliminate this child!"
Lu Tiannan's voice was icy as he stared intently at Lu Fan. Even if Lu Fan was a peerless prodigy of the Assassin Dynasty, so what? He killed the Holy Son of Xuan Guang Holy Land and must pay the corresponding price. Otherwise, where would the Holy Land's authority lie?
Seeing this, Fairy Bai Hua's face turned ashen. She had thought there might be a turn of events, but in the end, it was still of no use.
The four elders paused, their hearts filled with bitterness. They also wished to resolve Lu Fan quickly, but the strength Lu Fan displayed was no less than theirs, and he even seemed to be suppressing them.
"Master, the elders seem to be losing!" the disciple's face turned ashen. He truly hadn't expected Lu Fan to be so powerful, even more terrifying than he had imagined.
"It seems I will have to take action myself!"
Lu Tiannan's expression was grim. Even he hadn't expected Lu Fan to possess such strength.
"With Master's intervention, there will naturally be no problem!"
The disciple nodded slightly, his face showing signs of joy. After all, Lu Tiannan was no ordinary person.
At this moment, Lu Fan's expression was somewhat solemn. Facing the siege of numerous Saints, he was struggling. If not for this, he wouldn't be.
"I truly didn't expect him to be this strong!"
His eyes were filled with disbelief. Everyone present was also in shock. Clearly, they hadn't expected Lu Fan, at such a young age, to be able to contend with four elders. Such courage was extremely remarkable.