"If that's the case, why did you come to save me?"
Bei Xi said coldly, "So in your heart, you still think I'm useless?"
"Don't get me wrong, I didn't come to save you, but to take you as a hostage!"
The Black Lotus Envoy sneered, "In the near future, using you as a bargaining chip, it should be smoother for the Hell Dynasty to attack the Heavenly Dynasty!"
Facing these words, Bei Xi's eyes instantly became sharp, filled with anger. He never expected things to turn out this way, making it difficult for him to bear.
Everything he had plotted and planned was merely a plaything. He was not even on the stage, let alone aspiring to seize the throne, which was simply wishful thinking.
"You don't have to be too sad, perhaps this is your destiny!"
The Black Lotus Envoy smiled, "It's a pity that my young master still remembers a bit of brotherhood and let me spare your life. Otherwise, you would have become a burial object by now!"
"Remember brotherhood?"
Bei Xi's expression changed drastically, "What do you mean by that? I don't understand!"
"It's best if you don't understand!" The Black Lotus Envoy sneered, "Understanding too clearly is not a good thing for you. You just need to know that in the near future, the Hell Dynasty will attack Heaven, and within Heaven, there will also be a civil war, which is unavoidable!"
"What did you do!" Bei Xi's face turned ashen, filled with confusion and surprise about this matter.
The Black Lotus Envoy ignored him and moved to leave. In his eyes, Bei Xi was just a burden. If not for a slight residual value, he wouldn't have gone to such lengths.
In the past few days, Lu Fan had been recuperating. After his injuries healed, he returned to the Northwest King's Mansion.
Steward Zhao, who was handling affairs, smiled brightly upon seeing Lu Fan's return, "My Lord, you're finally back. Our Northwest region is developing splendidly. It won't be long before it becomes the most prosperous jurisdiction in the entire Heavenly Dynasty!"
"Steward Zhao, do you know about the Hell Dynasty?"
Lu Fan spoke, "I want to go there!"
"Hell Dynasty?"
Steward Zhao was startled, "What's wrong, Young Master? Why do you want to go to the Hell Dynasty? That is an extremely dangerous place, and the dark energy they absorb is different from the spiritual energy we absorb. If you go to the Hell Dynasty, you will be easily discovered, and your life will be in peril!"
"Prince Bei Xi was captured. This is my responsibility, and I must go to the Hell Dynasty!" Lu Fan shook his head, his expression grave.
Steward Zhao stood by, unsure how to respond. He was naturally unaware of what had happened on the journey.
"If you're going to the Hell Dynasty, I'll accompany you!"
Liu Ruyan walked over, "However, the Hell Dynasty is extremely dangerous, why are you going there?"
"To find Prince Bei Xi and bring him back to the Northwest territory. This is my responsibility and my duty!" Lu Fan's expression was solemn, "However, it seems it's not that simple now!"
"Naturally, it's not easy to enter the Hell Dynasty!" Liu Ruyan said directly, "But then again, this matter is of great importance, have you thought it through clearly?"
"I must go!" Lu Fan's expression was solemn, "I haven't succeeded in the matter entrusted to me by the Heavenly Emperor. If anything happens to Prince Bei Xi, I will also be held accountable. More importantly, I fear the Hell Dynasty has ulterior motives!"
"If that's the case, I will accompany you!" Liu Ruyan nodded solemnly.
"I don't think it's necessary. You should stay here in the Northwest King's Mansion. I will go alone!" Lu Fan shook his head.
"What, are you looking down on my weak strength and thinking I can't help you?" Liu Ruyan was instantly displeased.
"Of course not!" Lu Fan quickly shook his head, "It's just that this matter is a bit tricky, and it's not a simple matter within the Hell Dynasty!"
"Then suit yourself!" Liu Ruyan shrugged, but said nothing more.
After making preparations, Lu Fan set off alone, preparing to head to the Hell Dynasty. Sudan Novel Network
The River of Darkness, located on the border between the Hell Dynasty and the Heavenly Dynasty, had many villages along this border. These villages were mostly ancient villages, inhabited by many villagers.
Lu Fan arrived at the River of Darkness, looked around, and frowned.
"Little brother, you're an outsider, aren't you! This is no joke!"
An old man with white hair, leaning on a cane, approached Lu Fan, "This is the River of Darkness, the border between the Hell Dynasty and the Heavenly Dynasty, and it is extremely dangerous. Do not step into it carelessly!"
"I heard that one cannot fly over the River of Darkness. Is that true?" Lu Fan smiled.
"Not only can you not fly, but anything that passes through the River of Darkness will sink into it. This is the power of the River of Darkness. The two great dynasties have been at peace for tens of thousands of years with the River of Darkness as their boundary!" The old man stroked his beard and introduced it very professionally.
Lu Fan nodded slightly. He had heard of these legends, but hearing it from a local was another matter.
"Is there any way to cross the River of Darkness!" Lu Fan looked at the old man, his expression serious.
"To cross the River of Darkness is to court death, let alone why you want to go there?" The old man was suspicious, "That is the territory of the Hell Dynasty, and it is extremely dangerous!"
"There's no other way, there are special matters to attend to!" Lu Fan said with a wry smile, "So I must go!"
The old man was quite puzzled, but since Lu Fan said so, it made him a bit hesitant.
"What, do you know how to cross it, senior?" Lu Fan asked again, this time with more seriousness.
"I know, but this matter is of great importance. If you insist on crossing the river, you will enter the territory of the Hell Dynasty, and then you will likely die a violent death!" The old man's words were heavy.
Lu Fan smiled slightly, "Don't worry, senior, I have my own considerations!"
"Not far from the village, there is a Taoist temple called the Wu De Taoist Temple!"
The old man said, "Go there and ask, perhaps you can find a way!"
"Wu De Taoist Temple?" Lu Fan was slightly stunned, but his heart was filled with surprise. The name made him even more suspicious. He naturally hadn't expected such a Taoist temple to exist.
Not long after, Lu Fan bid farewell and headed directly towards the Wu De Taoist Temple. The name sounded strange, making him feel somewhat puzzled.
At the same time, within the Wu De Taoist Temple, a Taoist priest sat cross-legged. He looked shifty, not like a good person.