"If this peerless divine weapon is fully awakened, it will undoubtedly cause endless trouble!"
The people within Liuli City spoke out one after another, their hearts filled with worry. They understood very well that this was no trivial matter, as it bore significant importance and was related to their very lives.
"But the peerless divine weapon has already awakened. If it cannot be forcefully suppressed, the entire Huo family might be annihilated. More importantly, the entire Liuli City will suffer!"
The crowd discussed amongst themselves, their hearts growing increasingly apprehensive. They were extremely wary of their own lives, knowing that a single misstep could lead to utter ruin.
Meanwhile, Lu Fan's expression turned cold. Today, even if he did not enter the Zhongzhou Academy, he would make the Huo family pay the price.
The Huo family head also felt an inexplicable pressure, making him doubt if he could withstand Lu Fan's methods.
However, just then, a hoary voice rang out, "This is Liuli City. Peerless divine weapons cannot be used here. You brat, stealing my jade token, you are truly audacious!"
As this voice echoed, a white-haired elder appeared before everyone. This was none other than Elder Wuming.
Those who could become elders of the Zhongzhou Academy were no ordinary individuals. The aura emanating from Elder Wuming was naturally terrifying.
"Elder Wuming, this person is audacious and dared to steal your jade token, acting presumptuously here. We absolutely cannot let him off today!"
The Huo family head smiled and spoke repeatedly, seeing hope. With Elder Wuming intervening, all matters could be resolved.
"Old man, I know you are an elder of the Zhongzhou Academy. However, this is a personal grievance between me and the Huo family. I hope you will not interfere!"
Lu Fan said indifferently, his gaze fixed on the elder, his words serious.
The people of Liuli City were startled by this. They had not expected Lu Fan to speak such words, which were truly astonishing.
After all, this was Elder Wuming, whose strength was unimaginably great, and an elder of Zhongzhou. No one dared to act wildly in front of him. Yet, Lu Fan's words left them somewhat perplexed.
"Young man, I have lived for so many years, and you are the first person to speak to me this way!"
Elder Wuming smiled faintly, his gaze upon Lu Fan, devoid of any killing intent, but rather filled with considerable admiration.
"I am merely speaking the truth!"
Lu Fan shrugged and said, "I hope Senior will not interfere! This is a private matter between me and the Huo family!"
"But this is also an area under the jurisdiction of the Zhongzhou Academy, and I cannot allow you to run amok!"
Elder Wuming waved his hand, and the entire barrier of Liuli City was instantly activated, its suppressing power fully restored.
The peerless divine weapon Lu Fan had unleashed, under the immense suppression of the barrier, was rendered useless. Lu Fan's expression instantly turned grim, clearly having underestimated Elder Wuming's strength.
"Little brother, I know you have enmity with the Huo family, but you have already killed the Huo family's young master. Must you still be so relentless?" Elder Wuming spoke directly, "After all, no matter what, you have the upper hand. Why be so insistent!"
"I don't want to be like this, but what they did was indeed too much!"
Lu Fan said frankly, "Elder Wuming, since you know so much, you should also know about some of the things Huo Dong did. A person who does such things deserves to die!"
"I am aware of all you speak of. However, this is not a reason for you to destroy the Huo family. Huo Dong has already been detained, and that is sufficient!"
With a serious look in his eyes, Elder Wuming stated frankly, without any evasion.
"So, Elder Wuming knows all of this? Then why did Elder Wuming not intervene?" Lu Fan smiled faintly. "Could it be that all these matters were instigated by Elder Wuming!"
"How dare you speak to Elder Wuming in such a manner!"
The elders of the Huo family spoke sternly, their gazes upon Lu Fan filled with sharp hostility.
Lu Fan let out a cold laugh, not paying them much mind. If it weren't for the Huo family, he wouldn't have caused such a commotion.
"All of you, silence! I am aware of everything!"
Elder Wuming waved his hand and turned his gaze to the Huo family head. "Huo Dong deserved his punishment. You, as his father, should be clear about his actions, so there's no need to pursue it further. Let this matter be resolved peacefully. If anyone dares to pursue it further, do not blame me for being merciless!"
The Huo family head was slightly taken aback. "Elder Wuming, he killed my son and showed no regard for my Huo family. How can this matter be easily let go!"
"What? Do my words no longer hold any weight!"
Elder Wuming said coldly, "You, the Huo family, know best how many wrongdoings you have committed. Even your son, you must have some understanding of!"
The Huo family head was stunned, his face turning ashen. Being spoken to like this by Elder Wuming, he instantly felt guilty and dared not argue further.
"Young brother, your talent is indeed extraordinary. If you can enter the Zhongzhou Academy, you might be able to compete with the prodigies of the Zhongzhou Academy!"
With a faint smile, Elder Wuming looked at Lu Fan. "However, this matter ends here. If you two still intend to quarrel, I will make both of you disappear simultaneously, never to appear in Liuli City again. As for where you will be teleported, that will depend on your fortune!"
"Since Senior has said so, I naturally dare not disobey!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly, his expression indifferent. With Elder Wuming's words, he felt he hadn't lost anything. Huo Dong had died by his hand, and now the matter was settled. The ones who should be dissatisfied were the Huo family.
The Huo family head stood by, feeling helpless. With Elder Wuming personally intervening, he dared not object. Moreover, this matter was no small issue. Lu Fan possessed a peerless divine weapon, and if the Huo family truly insisted on confronting him, they likely wouldn't gain anything.
"Since Elder Wuming has spoken, I will naturally not act within Liuli City, lest it affect the rules of the Zhongzhou Academy. However, outside Liuli City, I will not easily let this matter rest!"
His eyes held a sharp glint, the Huo family head said coldly. Although displeased, he couldn't say much more.
Elder Wuming nodded slightly and said no more. As long as they didn't act within the city, it was the best possible outcome, and they wouldn't have to worry excessively.
After the matter concluded, the Huo family members departed, appearing dissatisfied but resigned to their fate.
Meanwhile, Elder Wuming looked at Lu Fan. "The assessment for the Zhongzhou Academy is still some time away. You brat, don't cause any more trouble! Otherwise, even I won't be able to salvage the situation!"