"We're from the Yuxuan Celestial Court, and we're passing through its territory as guests. In the past, your people received more than enough courtesy in our lands. Acting this way shows just how little regard you have for the Honghao Celestial Court." Fan Xianzhou and the other few Celestials all grew furious.
The several thousand immortal soldiers aboard the warship also looked indignant.
"That's because our people followed the rules while they were in your Honghao Celestial Court. And nothing happened while they were there, did it? Besides, you've only just passed through this region, and dozens of monks have already gone missing. One of our immortal armies has vanished without a trace, and its members' lives are unknown. Human lives are at stake. I hope you can understand how we feel, Fellow Daoist Fan." The broad-browed, wide-eyed man seemed respectful, but in truth he was utterly rude.
"If you insist on searching, I have a compromise to suggest. It's up to you whether you'll accept it," Lu Xiaotian said. Fan Xianzhou was taking a hard line and clearly wouldn't let them board the warship easily, while the man leading the other side seemed determined to search it no matter what. Naturally, Lu Xiaotian didn't want to go down with this warship, much less fight the other side's immortal army to the death.
"Get lost. I'm talking to Fellow Daoist Fan. What right does a junior like you have to butt in?" the broad-browed, wide-eyed man snapped.
"How dare you! The Eastern Alchemy Sage is a third-grade Alchemy Sage of our Honghao Celestial Court. How dare you insult him like that!" Fan Xianzhou's aura surged as he stepped forward, ready to attack.
"Fellow Daoist Fan, calm down. He's blind as a bat; we should make allowances for him. Besides, even