Lu Fan felt a moment of helplessness, especially with Han Xiaoxiao's words, which left him unsure how to retort.
Meanwhile, within the Tongtian Academy, the elders' faces turned ashen, and they didn't know what to do. For in the past few days, since Lu Fan had left the Tongtian Academy, many forces had come to inquire about the ancient divine body.
However, the Tongtian Academy did not reveal Lu Fan's whereabouts, nor did they know where he had gone. Therefore, they did not give excessive answers to the inquiries from these forces. But precisely because of this, the entire Tongtian Academy was being watched by various factions.
Some even believed that the Tongtian Academy was deliberately hiding Lu Fan, intending for him to reach great accomplishment with the ancient divine body, thereby allowing the Tongtian Academy to dominate in the future.
There were not a few forces that held this view, and everyone was discussing it intensely.
They were well aware that once this sentiment spread, it would inevitably cause endless turmoil, and even the Tongtian Academy would face great disaster.
Of this, they were very clear.
At the same time, the Dean convened an emergency meeting with the elders, and all arrangements for the Tongtian Academy were taken to the extreme.
However, the Tongtian Academy was now in a precarious position, seemingly on the verge of collapse. Some forces were even losing patience and were preparing to make a move against the Tongtian Academy.
Once the ancient divine body emerged, it would pose a great disaster for them, and they were well aware of this, otherwise, they would not be acting like this.
"Dean, it seems that even letting Lu Fan leave may not be enough to quell this storm," the Ninth Elder said. "If my guess is correct, the Holy Land will never give up. What should we do?"
"The situation has turned out this way, and it's not something we can control!"
The Dean said with a wry smile, "We can only wait and see what happens. But no matter how it changes, we must ensure everyone's safety!"
"But now, many forces have intentions of invading the Tongtian Academy, which is likely to cause a lot of trouble!"
The Ninth Elder stated frankly, "Even if there is a mysterious force that intends to attack the Tongtian Academy, it will be unable to cope."
"This is also why I called you here!"
The Dean nodded slightly. "This matter has spread throughout the Eastern Domain. As long as the Tongtian Academy exists, the risk will increase day by day!"
"If that is the case, what should we do?"
The elders present spoke, their surprise evident. They could clearly tell that the Dean seemed to have already made plans.
"I think we should dissolve the Tongtian Academy. Only then can everyone's hearts be secured," the Dean stated directly.
"Dissolve the Tongtian Academy?"
Everyone present heard this and their expressions became flustered. They had not expected the Dean to have such an idea.
"This matter is no trivial thing, and if the academy is truly dissolved, won't all our years of hard work be in vain?" one elder frowned, unsure of what to do.
"Now, all we can do is this!" the Dean said helplessly. "Currently, many forces want to obtain the ancient divine body, but Lu Fan is already nowhere to be found. If the academy continues to exist, how will they give up!"
Upon hearing this, everyone could only nod slightly. As the Dean had said, the situation had reached a point where there was no room for maneuver. If a decision was not made soon, it would lead to endless trouble.
"Since the Dean has already made his plans, we will naturally follow the Dean's words!"
The elders nodded slightly, daring not to have any other opinions. They now clearly understood that it was a matter of the academy's survival, and all matters must be decided by the Dean.
And as they were conversing, the entire Tongtian Academy suddenly trembled. A white-haired old man stood on the peak of the Tongtian Academy, his gaze fixed on the Tongtian Academy, his eyes appearing calm.
"Who goes there!"
The Dean's expression changed. He transformed into a stream of light and arrived before the white-haired old man. Simultaneously, the many elders of the Tongtian Academy also moved out, not daring to delay even a moment. They did not know who the visitor was, to possess such a powerful aura.
"I am from the Ziguang Holy Land!"
The white-haired old man spoke. "I heard that the Tongtian Academy has produced a divine body, and I have come specifically to see it!"
"So, you are a senior from the Ziguang Holy Land!"
The Dean quickly cupped his fists, not daring to offend in the slightest. He was well aware of the Ziguang Holy Land's immense influence in the Eastern Domain. If they offended the Ziguang Holy Land, their academy would likely be destroyed in an instant.
"To be frank, there is indeed an ancient divine body, but he is not in the academy at the moment. I'm afraid I will have to disappoint Senior!" the Dean quickly said.
"I just said that my purpose for coming to the Tongtian Academy this time is for the divine body. Do I need to repeat myself?"
The white-haired old man's words were irrefutable, and his gaze sharpened as he looked directly at the Dean, as if he could kill the Dean in an instant if he wished.
The Dean's expression changed, and he didn't know what to do. He had never expected someone from a Holy Land to arrive so quickly. He had already made preparations, but it seemed to be too late now.
"Senior, our Dean has already said that the ancient divine body is not in the academy!" the Ninth Elder spoke. "I'm afraid he cannot meet you. Please forgive us, Senior!"
"Who do you think you are, to have a say here?" The white-haired old man glanced at him and with a mere wave of his hand, a terrifying aura instantly surged forward, rushing towards the Ninth Elder.
The Ninth Elder's face turned ashen. He quickly dodged, but in the face of such overwhelming power, he seemed insignificant. In the blink of an eye, his body was violently thrown back, without any hesitation.
"Pfft!"
The Ninth Elder spat out a mouthful of blood, his eyes filled with unwillingness. However, he knew very well that he could only endure it now, otherwise, he would implicate the entire academy, and at that point, no one would be able to save the Tongtian Academy.
"Today, I must see the divine body, and no one can stop me!" the white-haired old man stated directly. "If the Tongtian Academy cannot hand over the divine body, then it will cease to exist!"
"Senior, the ancient divine body left long ago!" the Dean frowned. "I am helpless!"
"If you are helpless, then the entire Tongtian Academy will be buried with him!" the white-haired old man narrowed his eyes. "As someone from the Ziguang Holy Land, since I have come to the Tongtian Academy, I will naturally be the one to decide. If my demands are not met, do not blame me for being ruthless!"
The Dean's face turned ashen. He wanted to say something but ultimately dared not speak. The situation had reached this point, and he had miscalculated.