"Young Master, do not be discouraged. As soon as an opportunity arises, we can leave the Eighteenth Gates of Kyushu and return to the clan!" an elder said.
"That's right, Young Master, you must not be disheartened, especially at this time!" another elder quickly nodded.
"You think very highly of yourselves!"
Several men not far away laughed, "Once you enter the Eighteenth Gates of Kyushu, no one can escape. There has never been such a precedent. Our ultimate destination is this spirit mine; do not think of anything else!"
"You are all from major sects, and you had considerable prestige in the past. Why do you not rise up and resist?"
Shen Beitong stood up, "As long as we unite and work together, how can the mere Eighteenth Gates of Kyushu suppress us!"
"Easier said than done. Don't you see, kid? Within the Eighteenth Gates of Kyushu, there are restrictions everywhere, and we have no spiritual energy on us. How can we escape?" a man said directly.
Shen Beitong stood frozen, his freshly ignited fighting spirit instantly dissipated. Just as the man said, they were incapable of escaping from this place. With their spiritual power withdrawn, they were no different from ordinary mortals.
At this moment, outside the courtyard of the Tao family in the Eastern Domain, Han Xiaoxiao hesitated for a moment but dared not approach rashly. The courtyard buildings were very tall, and it was filled with formations, truly worthy of an ancient desolate family.
"Who are you, and why are you lurking about suspiciously?"
Several men looked at Han Xiaoxiao with coldness in their eyes, as if Han Xiaoxiao were a thief in their eyes.
"I am here to see the Young Master Tao!"
Han Xiaoxiao hurried forward, his words extremely flattering. Even though he was a Saint now, he was still humble in the face of an ancient desolate family.
"What a joke. What kind of person is our Young Master? Can anyone meet him just because they want to?"
A man said coldly, "Hurry up and leave, or don't blame us for being ruthless. No strangers are allowed within ten miles of the ancient desolate family's territory."
"His sworn brother is in great danger, and I wish to ask him to help!"
Han Xiaoxiao quickly said, "Please, everyone, grant me passage. I will be deeply grateful afterward!"
"Leave quickly, and do not say another word!"
Two men closed their eyes, seemingly indifferent, as if they paid no attention to Han Xiaoxiao's words. What kind of person was the Young Master Tao? How could he have sworn brothers? Moreover, if that were the case, that person's identity would be extraordinary, and he would not need his Young Master to intervene.
Seeing the cold expressions of the two men, Han Xiaoxiao's gaze shifted, and he rushed directly into the ancient desolate family. He knew that only by doing so could he have a chance to meet the Young Master Tao.
"You don't know the immensity of heaven and earth, daring to cause trouble here!"
A guard from the Tao family said coldly, and with a wave of his hand, he sent Han Xiaoxiao flying.
Pfft...
Han Xiaoxiao spat out a mouthful of blood, his face instantly turning pale. He never imagined that the guards of the ancient desolate Tao family were already at the Saint realm. If this was the case, how terrifying must the strength of the Tao family's patriarch be?
Thinking of this, Han Xiaoxiao was also filled with dread.
"If you persist in your obstinacy, do not blame us for showing no mercy!"
A man said coldly, "I see that you are young, and it is not easy to cultivate to the Saint realm. Do not sacrifice yourself in vain here!"
"If I cannot see the Young Master Tao, I will never leave."
Han Xiaoxiao slowly got up, preparing to charge in again. He knew very well that Lu Fan had been captured by the people of the Eighteenth Gates of Kyushu. This matter was of utmost importance, and his life might be in danger. Now, the only one who could save Lu Fan was probably the Tao family.
Just as the two men were about to make a move, a voice suddenly rang out, "Who is this person?"
"Young Master, he is just an ordinary person who says he wants to see you. We were just about to drive him away!"
The two men quickly cupped their fists. Seeing the Young Master Tao, they dared not be the slightest bit negligent.
"Why are you looking for me?" Young Master Tao frowned, looking at Han Xiaoxiao at the same time. He did not seem to recognize this person.
"Your sworn brother has been captured by the Eighteenth Gates of Kyushu and is likely in mortal danger."
Han Xiaoxiao said repeatedly, "I have come here to beg you to save his life."
"Lu Fan is in the Eighteenth Gates of Kyushu?" Young Master Tao was shocked. He had placed many informants in the Eastern Domain to find Lu Fan's whereabouts, but he never expected that Lu Fan had already been captured by the Eighteenth Gates of Kyushu.
"This matter is absolutely true and cannot be wrong!" Han Xiaoxiao nodded. "I implore Young Master Tao to take action!"
"Since he is my sworn brother, how can I stand by and do nothing!"
Young Master Tao said directly, "I will gather experts now and go to the Eighteenth Gates of Kyushu to demand his return."
"Thank you, Young Master!" Han Xiaoxiao's face instantly lit up with joy. With this, Lu Fan would be saved.
Not long after, Young Master Tao arrived at the main hall. Inside the hall sat a middle-aged man, holding a cup of tea. This person was the patriarch of the Tao family.
"Father, I finally have news of my sworn brother!"
Young Master Tao said repeatedly, "He has been captured by the Eighteenth Gates of Kyushu!"
"Eighteenth Gates of Kyushu?"
The Tao family patriarch frowned. "This is a very tricky matter. If they know about the Divine Body, they will not let him go easily."
"Then what should we do?"
Young Master Tao frowned. "This is an ancient Divine Body, and he is also my sworn brother. The Tao family absolutely cannot ignore this."
"Take my Tao family's Tongtian Mirror and go to the Eighteenth Gates of Kyushu!"
The Tao family patriarch said coldly, "The Eighteenth Gates of Kyushu will know the Tao family's intentions upon seeing the Tongtian Mirror. If they do not release him, the Eighteenth Gates of Kyushu will also face repercussions!"
"Tongtian Mirror?"
Young Master Tao was shocked. "This is our Tao family's ancestral treasure, a peerless divine weapon. If it is easily taken out, I am afraid..."
"The peerless divine weapon has long been integrated with the Tao family's bloodline, so even if it is obtained by someone, it will return to the Tao family on its own," the Tao family patriarch waved his hand. "So you do not need to worry at all. Moreover, with the deterrent of the Tongtian Mirror, the people of the Eighteenth Gates of Kyushu will not be too arrogant!" Su Dan Novel Network
"For these years, the people of the Eighteenth Gates of Kyushu have been acting recklessly, and the ancient desolate families have turned a blind eye. Now that they have touched the bottom line of the ancient desolate families, it is time to teach them a lesson!" Young Master Tao smiled lightly. "It is also an opportunity to rescue the many fellow Daoists imprisoned in the Eighteenth Gates of Kyushu."
"Absolutely not! This will create enmity with the Eighteenth Gates of Kyushu!" the Tao family patriarch waved his hand. "You only need to rescue the Divine Body. Do not get involved in other matters, especially do not engage in fierce conflict with the Eighteenth Gates of Kyushu."
Young Master Tao frowned. His father, who was usually fearless, was now threatening him. This was enough to show that the Eighteenth Gates of Kyushu were not simple.