Seeing the scene before him, the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master showed joy. It seemed everything he had said was without issue.
What Steward Zhao had done before was merely using forbidden medicine. Now that its effects had worn off, there was likely no one in the entire Northwest region who could do anything to him.
"King of the Northwest, at this point, are you still unwilling to yield!"
An elder spoke, his gaze fixed on Lu Fan, his words carrying a significant implication, clearly not holding Lu Fan in high regard.
Following these words, Lu Fan immediately sneered, "As the King of the Northwest, asking me to submit to you is hardly appropriate, wouldn't you agree!"
"As long as you admit your mistake, I naturally won't make things difficult for you!"
The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master looked at Lu Fan, his expression even more indifferent, "But if you insist on going your own way, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
Following these words, Lu Fan instantly sneered, "What the Flame Sect did was something they deserved to bear. If you ask me to admit my mistake, wouldn't that imply that the Flame Sect Master was not at fault at all?"
"Since you insist on this, then don't blame me for being ruthless!"
The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master's expression was cold, carrying an aura that suggested he considered all of this beneath him.
Seeing this, the expressions of many city lords turned somber. They clearly had not expected things to turn out this way and were caught off guard.
Lu Fan frowned. His strength was still somewhat lacking compared to the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master. If he were to forcefully act, he would likely be defeated today.
Just as everyone was wondering, a terrifying aura approached the sky above Cloud City, carrying an unparalleled might.
"What is this?"
Looking at the scene before him, the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master's expression shifted, and he also frowned.
In the blink of an eye, several figures appeared above Cloud City, looking exceptionally formidable.
"It's the Ninth Prince!"
Lu Fan quickly stepped forward, cupping his fists. He hadn't expected the Ninth Prince to appear at this moment.
"King of the Northwest, I heard someone was causing trouble here!"
The Princess of North America spoke, "So I specifically brought my father here. I'd like to see who has the audacity to dare trouble the King of the Northwest!"
Following these words, everyone present showed joy. With the Princess of North America's words, they felt emboldened.
The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master's face instantly turned grim. He hadn't expected the Ninth Prince to come to the Northwest territory. Although Lu Fan was only a Martial Emperor level expert, with the Ninth Prince's assistance, he was no match for him.
The Ninth Prince strode forward, exuding a powerful aura. Everyone present involuntarily retreated, caught off guard by the suppression of such a potent aura.
"This is the Northwest's affair, why must the Ninth Prince get involved!" The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master cupped his fists and spoke, but with a hint of caution.
The Ninth Prince was no ordinary person. Under normal circumstances, even he would not dare to offend him easily, otherwise, he wouldn't be acting this way.
The Ninth Prince glanced at the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master, the corner of his mouth curving slightly, "What are you? How dare you speak to me like this?"
"I..."
The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master was stunned, his face turning ashen. Being spoken to like this by the Ninth Prince made him feel even more humiliated. As the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master, he was not an ordinary person. Being so provoked by the Ninth Prince naturally made him displeased.
"This is the Northwest territory, governed by the King of the Northwest. Where do you get the nerve to disrespect the King of the Northwest!" The Princess of North America spoke, her demeanor even more overbearing.
"The King of the Northwest slaughtered my nephew. As the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master, I naturally must seek justice!" the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master explained.
However, the Ninth Prince walked towards him step by step, carrying an aura that looked exceptionally terrifying.
Seeing the scene before him, the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master felt immense pressure. His body retreated step by step. He could clearly feel the Ninth Prince's powerful aura. If a fight were to break out, he would certainly not be the Ninth Prince's opponent.
"With just this much courage, you dare to provoke the royal family?" the Ninth Prince narrowed his eyes, "You truly have a lot of nerve!"
"The King of the Northwest is merely a king of a different surname, not of the royal family!"
An elder of the Heavenly Dragon Sect spoke, "How dare we provoke the majesty of the Heavenly Court's imperial family!"
Rumble...
Before his words had even fallen, that elder was sent flying violently, a mouthful of blood seeping from his lips, his face looking rather grim.
Seeing this, everyone present felt a sense of dread. They hadn't expected the Ninth Prince to be so direct, even showing no mercy.
The Heavenly Dragon Sect elder's face also turned ashen, his heart filled with bitterness. He had no idea how things had turned out this way, and the Ninth Prince's actions caught him completely off guard.
"With me here today, if anyone is ignorant of their place and causes trouble here, don't blame me for being ruthless!" the Ninth Prince said coldly.
"With the Ninth Prince presiding, we naturally dare not act rashly!" The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master cupped his fists and said, "I have other matters to attend to, so I will take my leave!"
After speaking, the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master left dejectedly, not daring to hesitate in the slightest. Before such a powerful individual, he dared not show any negligence.
After all, the Ninth Prince's strength was far superior to his, and he was also a member of the royal family. If he offended him, the entire Heavenly Dragon Sect would likely be destroyed not long after.
Seeing the Heavenly Dragon Sect members leave, Lu Fan finally felt completely at ease. As long as the Heavenly Dragon Sect members left, Cloud City was safe, and there was no need for excessive worry.
At the same time, Lu Fan looked towards the Ninth Prince, "Thank you for your help, Ninth Prince. Otherwise, I don't know what would have happened today!"
"You are the King of the Northwest, how could I let you be harmed!" the Ninth Prince said directly, "Moreover, this is the Northwest territory. The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master is so arrogant, it's as if he doesn't even place the royal family in his eyes!"
"Father, since that's the case, then let him know that the Heavenly Court Dynasty cannot be offended!" the Princess of North America spoke, "Otherwise, everyone will dare to act like this in the future!"
"To truly control the Northwest territory, one must rely on their own strength!" The Ninth Prince shook his head, "As the King of the Northwest, if you cannot achieve this, how can you establish yourself!"
At this point, the Ninth Prince looked at Lu Fan, his expression becoming even more serious. There was a reason for his words.
"The Ninth Prince speaks wisely!" Lu Fan nodded slightly, "I will handle the matters of the Northwest territory as soon as possible. As the King of the Northwest, if I still need others to help, how can I control the Northwest territory in the future!"
"As expected of the King of the Northwest, to be recognized by the Heavenly Court's Sovereign!" The Ninth Prince nodded, "You truly open my eyes!"
"Thank you for your praise, Ninth Prince!" Lu Fan cupped his fists and said no more.
As night fell, the entire Cloud City appeared peaceful. With the Ninth Prince presiding, the Heavenly Dragon Sect members naturally dared not act rashly.