The bald man looked serious; he knew the consequences of deceiving Lu Fan.
"Are there still disciples who haven't arrived within the Golden Light Cave Heaven?" Lu Fan looked at the elder, his expression growing colder.
"This..." The elder's expression shifted. "There are so many disciples who have gone out, naturally, some are not present!"
"He stole something important from me. I will not let this matter rest!" Lu Fan stated directly, "I hope the elder can understand!"
As Lu Fan spoke, a white-haired old man also appeared on the plaza.
"Greetings, Sect Master!" Many disciples bowed, instantly gaining confidence. Lu Fan had shown considerable strength, but the Sect Master of the Golden Light Cave Heaven was no pushover.
"Are you the Sect Master of the Golden Light Cave Heaven?" Lu Fan looked towards him and asked directly.
The Golden Light Sect Master nodded. "I am the Golden Light Sect Master. Fellow Daoist, you say you lost something, is it not this item?" The Golden Light Sect Master held the Spirit Gathering Bottle.
Seeing this, Lu Fan snatched the Golden Light Bottle away. The disciples of the Golden Light Cave Heaven were astonished, never expecting that the Golden Light Cave Heaven truly possessed something belonging to Lu Fan.
"Sect Master, this..." Several elders frowned, looking helpless.
"It's fine!" The Golden Light Sect Master waved his hand. "It is my negligence in teaching that has caused Fellow Daoist so much trouble!"
Lu Fan, however, let out a cold laugh and suddenly lunged towards the Golden Light Sect Master.
"Sect Master, be careful!" Everyone was shocked. The Golden Light Sect Master retreated backward, but Lu Fan was incredibly fast. Even if he wanted to evade, it was too late. In an instant, Lu Fan grabbed the Golden Light Sect Master by the throat. "I think this is not a blessed land but a den of thieves!"
The disciples of the Golden Light Cave Heaven were furious, but since Lu Fan could capture their Sect Master, his strength must be extraordinary. Even if they wanted to act, they were powerless.
"Fellow Daoist, the matter has already happened, and it is indeed the fault of the Golden Light Cave Heaven!" The Golden Light Sect Master said with a wry smile. "My death is insignificant. Please spare the others in the Cave Heaven!"
Lu Fan was dismissive. He hadn't been this angry initially, but Hu Yu's theft of the Spirit Gathering Bottle had displeased him greatly.
"Release my master!" Hu Yu, seeing the situation turn dire, quickly appeared. "One person's actions, one person bears. Since I stole it, kill me if you must!"
"Finally willing to show yourself?" Lu Fan said coldly, his gaze fixed on Hu Yu. Hu Yu was unperturbed. Since Lu Fan had come looking for her, she had nothing to say.
"Senior Disciple Sister!" The people of the Golden Light Cave Heaven shouted, their hearts stirred.
"That's right, the spiritual artifacts you normally use were all stolen by me from the outside!" Hu Yu declared. "The Golden Light Cave Heaven has been in decline, and I didn't want Master to be sad. I've always wanted to improve the Cave Heaven's resources!"
Many disciples were touched and speechless. They had witnessed Hu Yu's actions. Perhaps to others, Hu Yu was a thief, but in their hearts, she was the best Senior Disciple Sister.
"This is a Qiankun Bag, and everything inside is intact!" Hu Yu stated. "If you are angry, then direct it all at me!"
Lu Fan took the Qiankun Bag and examined it closely. "I can let you go, but you must take me to the Tongtian Academy!"
"You don't really think I know anything about the Tongtian Academy, do you?" Hu Yu chuckled. "If I knew, I would have brought you there long ago. Why would I bother with you?"
Lu Fan's face turned ashen. He knew Hu Yu was likely lying, but now he was lost and in a passive situation.
"If Fellow Daoist doesn't know something, you can head to Shenji Mountain. You might find answers there!" the Golden Light Sect Master suggested. "Shenji Mountain is filled with divine calculators who can even deduce heavenly secrets. There is nothing in this world they don't know!"
"Shenji Mountain? Is it really that powerful?" Lu Fan was surprised and then looked at Hu Yu. "Since that's the case, you will take me to Shenji Mountain, and I will spare your life!"
Hu Yu looked surprised at his words. "Really? As long as I take you, you won't pursue this matter?"
"My word is my bond. Why would I lie!" Lu Fan said solemnly. "What, are you unwilling?"
"Of course, I'm willing!" Hu Yu quickly nodded. "I'll take you there now!"
Lu Fan said nothing more. Although Hu Yu had angered him, she was not irredeemable. If she could help him find the Tongtian Academy, her actions might be forgiven.
"This Fellow Daoist has a generous heart. Little Yu, you must take good care of him during the journey and not cause any more trouble!" the Golden Light Sect Master advised.
"Master, don't worry, I wouldn't dare!" Hu Yu said repeatedly. Knowing how powerful Lu Fan was, to the point where even her master was no match for him, she wouldn't act rashly again.
Leaving the Golden Light Cave Heaven, the two figures transformed into streaks of light, flying towards a certain direction. Within the Golden Light Cave Heaven, the elders worried, "Sect Master, won't Little Yu be in trouble?"
"Don't worry. If that person were truly malicious, he would have destroyed the Cave Heaven long ago. Why would he act like this?" The Golden Light Sect Master waved his hand. "To possess such cultivation at such a young age is truly remarkable!"
"Indeed. Even Sect Master Senior Brother couldn't react in time. His strength is indeed formidable!" several elders nodded, their expressions grave.
In mid-air, Hu Yu carefully reviewed the route and then sped up.
"Don't try any tricks. If you deceive me again this time, I won't let it go!" Lu Fan threatened.
"Don't worry, my life is in your hands!" Hu Yu said with a wry smile. "If I dare to act rashly again, wouldn't that be seeking death!"
"It's good that you know!" Lu Fan nodded slightly, quite satisfied.
"By the way, didn't you say you came from a small dynasty?" Hu Yu asked in surprise. "Why are you so powerful? I've never seen anyone your age from a small dynasty this strong!"
"It's best not to ask what you shouldn't," Lu Fan said indifferently, still feeling some dissatisfaction with Hu Yu. Hu Yu looked innocent and then closed her mouth.
Not long after, Lu Fan discovered a vast mountain range ahead, within which were numerous formations and mechanisms. From afar, many figures could be seen on the mountainside, all wearing unified attire and exuding an air of grandeur.
"Could this be Shenji Mountain ahead?" Lu Fan asked, a hint of doubt in his voice.
"Correct!" Hu Yu nodded. "This is Shenji Mountain, but whether you can enter depends on your ability!"
"What does that mean?" Lu Fan frowned. "Does entering Shenji Mountain require certain conditions?"
"There are many people seeking information in this world," Hu Yu shrugged. "You are not the only one, so entering Shenji Mountain requires a bit of luck!"
Lu Fan was slightly stunned, instantly feeling a sense of being deceived, yet he couldn't directly express it.