Soon after, they arrived outside the enemy camp but dared not barge in.
"Steward Li, do you sense any danger?" Lu Fan asked. If there were supreme experts in this camp, completing this mission would be quite difficult.
"I sense nothing!" Steward Li shook his head. "However, I can confirm that there are stronger auras within the camp than Grand Tutor Wen's!"
"Stronger than Grand Tutor Wen's?" Lu Fan's brow furrowed. He knew that an aura stronger than Grand Tutor Wen's was likely at the Earth Venerable, or even Heaven Venerable level. If such a powerful expert was in this camp, their infiltration would be rather challenging.
"Your Highness Consort need not worry. As long as we infiltrate the camp and deal with Bai Hu, everything will be fine!" Steward Li chuckled. "However, Your Highness Consort must remember, if you truly encounter a strong opponent, do not engage them!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly, understanding this clearly.
"I will attract their attention then, and Your Highness Consort can act accordingly!" Steward Li reminded him.
"Attracting their attention carries a certain risk!" Lu Fan said solemnly. "Steward Li, you must be careful!"
"Your Highness Consort, rest assured!" Steward Li smiled, then his figure suddenly leaped forward. Before Lu Fan could react, a stream of fire erupted from Steward Li's palm, heading towards the enemy camp.
"Oh no, it's on fire!" A shout erupted. Within the camp, many experts emerged to observe, wondering what had happened. Steward Li did not conceal his presence but rather exposed himself to everyone's view.
"Enemy attack!" Many soldiers of the Nine Heavens Dynasty shouted in panic. They had let down their guard, and if the army were to attack now, it would undoubtedly be a disaster for them.
"It's Steward Li!" Grand Tutor Wen stepped out, sneering, "You came personally. Did you intend to set fire to my camp?"
"Today, the White Dragon Dynasty suffered heavy casualties among its experts. I am filled with indignation!" Steward Li said coldly. "Since the Nine Heavens Dynasty caused this, they must pay a price!"
"Hmph, you speak with quite an arrogance!" The Nine Heavens Five Ghosts sneered. "With just you alone, you dare to be so presumptuous. Truly, you do not know your limits!"
Facing these words, Steward Li merely sneered, not taking them seriously at all. Seeing this, the Nine Heavens Five Ghosts' expressions turned cold, and they instantly charged towards Steward Li. They were, after all, experts, and could not tolerate Steward Li's insolence. Grand Tutor Wen also joined in, not daring to delay. Steward Li was an Earth Venerable expert, a formidable opponent that the Nine Heavens Five Ghosts would likely struggle to handle. Most importantly, they did not know Steward Li's true intentions, and the hidden experts would naturally not act rashly.
Seeing the camp in chaos, Steward Li narrowed his eyes. He had done what he needed to do. Lu Fan had already infiltrated the camp, so he no longer had any reservations.
"With just you few, you are not my match!" Steward Li sneered. "There should be other experts within this camp. Why don't you let them come out personally!"
"It seems you came to probe our strength!" Grand Tutor Wen sneered. "However, to deal with you, a few of us are sufficient. We do not need the adult to act!"
"My guess was indeed correct. There are other experts in the camp!" Steward Li narrowed his eyes, his expression full of meaning.
"Without trump cards, how would the Nine Heavens Dynasty dare to act!" Grand Tutor Wen sneered. "However, now that things have come to this, you had best not act rashly, or it remains to be seen if you can leave alive!"
"Since that is the case, I shall not keep you company!" Steward Li let out a cold laugh, his figure turning sharply as he prepared to leave. Grand Tutor Wen frowned at this but did not make a move to stop him. Steward Li was an Earth Venerable expert, someone he could not contend with. It only made him wonder why Steward Li had gone to such lengths.
Meanwhile, within the camp, Bai Hu was enjoying some wine, feeling rather elated, fantasizing about what it would be like to be the future emperor.
"Young Master, it seems someone has infiltrated the camp!" Qing Long said. "But Grand Tutor Wen has already driven them away!"
"Who is so audacious?" Bai Hu said coldly. "To dare to rashly infiltrate the camp!"
"Steward Li!" Qing Long narrowed his eyes, looking somewhat surprised. Under normal circumstances, Steward Li should not have infiltrated alone.
"No, why would Steward Li infiltrate alone?" Bai Hu suddenly stood up, a sense of danger accompanying him.
"Naturally, it is for you!" A cold voice sounded. Lu Fan entered, his eyes narrowed, staring intently at Bai Hu.
"It's you! How dare you infiltrate the camp!" Bai Hu stumbled back, a hint of fear in his eyes. He knew that Lu Fan was no longer the same as before. If Lu Fan were to make a move against him, he would have no power to resist.
"What is there to fear?" Lu Fan said coldly. "The Eight Princes' Mansion has rebelled. I am here to execute the traitor. Is this reason enough!"
"Do not think of harming my Young Master!" Qing Long's expression changed, and he struck out with a palm towards Lu Fan, intending to blast him out of the camp. Unfortunately, Lu Fan's combat power had now reached an extremely high level. Qing Long was like an ant before him. In just a moment, Qing Long was sent flying by Lu Fan, instantly losing his ability to resist. Having done this, Lu Fan walked step by step towards Bai Hu, saying coldly, "With just you, you still aspire to control the White Dragon Dynasty!"
"You cannot kill me!" Bai Hu's face turned ashen. "If anything happens to me, the many experts of the Nine Heavens Dynasty will never let you go!"
"You are too naive," Lu Fan shook his head. "Before the Nine Heavens Dynasty, you are merely a pawn. If you die, you die!"
Bai Hu trembled, a sense of despair filling his heart. Just as Lu Fan said, he was merely a pawn, and the Nine Heavens Dynasty would not care about him.
"As long as you spare me, I am willing to defect!" Bai Hu spoke again, his tone earnest. Now that his life was in Lu Fan's hands, he dared not be arrogant.
"That is likely not possible!" Lu Fan said coldly. "The White Dragon Dynasty suffered countless casualties among its experts, all due to the rebellion of the Eight Princes' Mansion. It is too late to defect now!"
"Lu, do not push your luck!" Bai Hu's voice turned cold, rising several decibels. He naturally wanted to alert the guards outside. As long as Grand Tutor Wen and the others arrived, he would be safe.
"Do not waste your efforts!" Lu Fan said coldly. "The surroundings are all sealed. Before entering, I had already made all the arrangements!"
Bai Hu instantly despaired. He could never have imagined that he would meet such an end. After killing Bai Hu, Lu Fan looked at Qing Long again. "You are also from the White Dragon Dynasty. Why serve the Nine Heavens Dynasty!" With that, Lu Fan took Bai Hu's head and went out of the camp.