Rumbling...
A series of explosions resounded through the sky, stirring emotion in everyone's eyes.
Lu Fan, facing the three elders, remained composed, even unleashing two colossal fire dragons.
The white and cyan giant dragons, both condensed from sacred fire, soared through the fiery domain with supreme might.
All present were moved, and even Qing Long felt a stir within his heart.
The three elders, Tian, Di, and Yun, felt immensely frustrated. They had initially believed subduing Lu Fan would be effortless, but this battle revealed they could not suppress him.
"Qing Long, aren't you going to act?"
Bai Hu, his face grim, looked towards Qing Long.
Qing Long offered a wry smile and then surged forward, a powerful aura instantly permeating the area.
Within the entire fiery domain, everyone was forced to retreat. The pressure displayed by Qing Long was enough to instill fear.
Arriving above the fiery domain, Qing Long waved his hand, and the two flame dragons controlled by Lu Fan were instantly extinguished.
Before Lu Fan could react, Qing Long appeared before him and struck him with a palm, sending him flying.
Boom...
A loud noise echoed as Lu Fan crashed onto the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
"So... so strong!"
Duan Tianya was awestruck. The sheer power of Qing Long excited him immensely.
Lu Fan slowly rose, his gaze sharpening. Qing Long had defeated him in a single move, a testament to his strength.
"Stop struggling, it's useless!"
Qing Long's expression was indifferent. "Return to the Prince's Mansion with me. If Prince Bai Xi was not killed by you, the Eighth Prince's Mansion will deliver justice!"
"If I surrender myself, will there be any justice?"
Lu Fan sneered, his disdain evident. He knew all too well that once captured by the Prince's Mansion, he would have no chance.
"Whether there is or not, this is your fate!"
Qing Long's expression remained impassive. "This is the consequence of offending the Eighth Prince's Mansion!"
"Is that so?"
Lu Fan let out a cold laugh. At that very moment, an ancient cauldron materialized above his head.
Though it appeared ordinary, the ancient aura it emanated caused everyone present to stir.
"What is this thing?"
Qing Long inquired, a hint of confusion in his voice. He had never seen such a spiritual item.
"The Divine Emperor Cauldron!"
Lu Fan roared with laughter and promptly stuffed Duan Tianya and the others into the Divine Emperor Cauldron.
The onlookers were taken aback, and before Qing Long could react, Lu Fan also entered the cauldron.
Within the fiery domain, a simple, ancient cauldron stood firm. Even the power of the flames could not harm it in the slightest.
"This Divine Cauldron must contain something extraordinary!"
Bai Hu remarked, "It's quite a treasure!"
Qing Long nodded slightly. As he prepared to enter the Divine Cauldron, he found he could not force his way in.
Only the true master of the Divine Emperor Cauldron could open its internal space.
Inside the Divine Emperor Cauldron, Duan Tianya and the others steadied themselves, unsure of what had happened.
"It's safe inside the Divine Emperor Cauldron, you don't need to worry!"
Lu Fan said solemnly. "The Eighth Prince's Mansion is filled with experts. Going out now would be suicidal!"
"I never expected you to possess such a divine artifact, sir!" Duan Tianya exclaimed in surprise. "As long as we remain hidden within this cauldron, no one can touch us!"
"Under normal circumstances, that should be the case!" Lu Fan nodded.
Even he was unsure if the Divine Emperor Cauldron possessed such capabilities. However, according to the elder Hong Meng, the Divine Emperor Cauldron was indestructible and a supreme treasure, so it shouldn't be too disappointing.
Outside the Divine Emperor Cauldron, Qing Long unleashed a palm strike, attempting to force Lu Fan and the others out. However, the strike landed on the cauldron without any effect, being directly neutralized by it.
"I never imagined there was such a divine artifact under heaven. This brat certainly has many treasures."
Qing Long commented, then turned his gaze to Bai Hu. "Your Highness, what should we do now?"
"What else can we do, now that things have come to this?" Bai Hu frowned. "Let's take this cauldron back to the Prince's Mansion and imprison them in the celestial prison. I'd like to see how long they can hide."
"Your Highness, why don't we combine our strength and see if we can shatter this cauldron."
Shangguan Qingtian stepped forward, a smile on his face. He did not wish for Lu Fan to be taken away so easily, as Lu Fan had a deep-seated vendetta against the Divine Wind Pavilion. If Lu Fan were to escape like this, he would have trouble reporting back.
"Do you think we can defeat him if we combine our strength?"
Bai Hu pointed at Qing Long, his expression turning cold.
Shangguan Qingtian was slightly taken aback and dared not speak further. Bai Hu's meaning was clear, and he could only comply.
Under Bai Hu's command, Qing Long and the others prepared to take the Divine Emperor Cauldron back to the Prince's Mansion, thus providing an explanation.
Inside the Divine Emperor Cauldron, Lu Fan felt the cauldron being moved and instantly activated a technique, controlling it to speed towards the fiery domain.
Everyone unleashed their attacks, attempting to intercept the Divine Emperor Cauldron, but the aura emanating from it caused them to halt.
Watching the Divine Emperor Cauldron fly into the fiery domain, no one present dared to pursue.
"Qing Long, you should know very well the purpose of my father sending you with me!"
Bai Hu sneered. "If he escapes today, the Four Great Divine Guards will bear the greatest responsibility!"
Qing Long's brow furrowed. He knew exactly what Bai Hu meant.
"Your Highness, rest assured, I will pursue him now!"
Qing Long surged forward, chasing after the Divine Emperor Cauldron. As a Divine Guard of the Eighth Prince's Mansion, he could not allow Lu Fan to escape.
Zhu Que and the others frowned and also stepped forward, pursuing the Divine Emperor Cauldron.
Four figures moved out, attempting to forcibly intercept the Divine Emperor Cauldron, exuding supreme might and showing no signs of slackening.
Bai Hu stood aside, a look of satisfaction on his face.
"Your Highness, this cauldron is no simple matter. If we can obtain it, it will surely be a great fortune!"
Tian Lao said earnestly.
"That is precisely my intention!" Bai Hu nodded, a faint, sinister smile appearing on his lips.
Sensing the interception from outside, Lu Fan did not dare to be careless. He controlled the Divine Emperor Cauldron and sped towards the deepest part of the fiery domain.
Qing Long and the others pursued relentlessly, showing no sign of fatigue.
Not long after, the Divine Emperor Cauldron arrived at the seventh layer of the fiery domain.
The elders within the Divine Emperor Cauldron shifted their expressions, clearly sensing the immense heat within the cauldron.
"Lord, which layer of the fiery domain are we in?"
Duan Tianya asked, a hint of worry in his voice. If they went deeper, they might not be able to withstand it.
"The seventh layer!"
Lu Fan said softly. "They shouldn't be able to enter here!"
"The seventh layer of the fiery domain?"
The elders were shocked. Normally, they couldn't even enter the sixth layer. They never imagined they would be able to enter the seventh layer this time.