Regarding the escape of the black robe elder, Xu Fan was actually not surprised. In fact, even if the black robe elder couldn't escape, Xu Fan would have intentionally let him go.
The reason is simple: Xu Fan did not want to hasten the arrival of celestial beings on Earth.
Now, with Xu Fan having activated the Second Layer of the Dragon Divine Art, even at the peak of the Kai Yang Realm, few could pose a threat to him. However, should he kill the black robe elder, it would justifiably invite the arrival of celestial beings. The current situation is already one where a single move affects the entire situation. If the Demon Lord acts, the four Immortal Emperors will certainly act as well, making the situation increasingly uncontrollable.
However, not killing the black robe elder doesn't mean Xu Fan forgives his actions.
It's a joke. The entire Dark Council is in the Western World; the Speaker of the grand Dark Council can't escape forever, can he?
