"Why waste so many words? If you have the ability, come at me. If you can truly break through my Seven Prince's Mansion's formation, then I'll admit you're formidable. But once I'm done with matters here, I'll march directly on the Heavenly Court's regime. No one will be able to stop me then!"
The Seventh Prince sneered, a cold glint in his eyes, as if everything was within his control and no one could disrupt his plans.
"It seems there are unspeakable secrets within the Seven Prince's Mansion, otherwise, the Seventh Prince wouldn't be guarding it so closely!" Lu Fan sneered. "If I'm not mistaken, the Seventh Prince is in league with the Hell Dynasty!"
"What are you? You're not qualified to speak to me!" The Seventh Prince's expression was indifferent, completely unconcerned, as if Lu Fan were merely a greenhorn kid, unworthy of questioning him.
"My status as the Northwest King is no lower than yours!" Lu Fan retorted with a cold laugh. "Moreover, you are now a rebel. I've been ordered to apprehend you. What right do you have to put on airs before me? You'll have a hard time when you're taken prisoner!"
"Ignorant fool!" The Seventh Prince coldly uttered, paying no heed, as if he had never even glanced at Lu Fan from beginning to end.
"Seventh Uncle, things have come to this. If you persist, my father, the Emperor, and I will truly have to take action. Then there will be no kinship, only life and death!" Bei Mei's voice rang out again.
"If you have the ability, then charge into the city's protective formation!" The Seventh Prince's expression was indifferent, appearing even more arrogant. In his eyes, this protective formation could shield him for life, and no one could shake it.
"Black Armored Guards, are you present!" The Ninth Prince's voice sounded, carrying a chilling edge.
"We are all present!" The Black Armored Guards bowed in unison, their eyes filled with solemnity. They had been waiting for a long time. With just one command from the Ninth Prince, they would launch a full-scale assault, and it wouldn't be impossible to seize the royal city.
"Attack and seize the royal city, kill the Seventh Prince, and uphold the Heavenly Court's might!" The Ninth Prince's voice commanded. Although he was reluctant, things had reached this point, and he could only proceed this way, otherwise, he couldn't account for it to his superiors.
"Ignorant fools, do you really think a few words from you can break through the city?"
The Seventh Prince burst into laughter. If his plan hadn't been exposed prematurely and known to the Heavenly Emperor, he wouldn't have had to be cornered here. Unfortunately, the plan was out, and he could only implement it early. His current course of action was to block them outside and wait for the opportune moment.
The Black Armored Guards surged towards the protective formation like a tide. However, the formation was incredibly robust, and the Black Armored Guards couldn't break through, leaving them somewhat bewildered. Under normal circumstances, even the most powerful protective formation shouldn't be able to halt their advance.
"I truly didn't expect this seemingly unremarkable city to be so extraordinary!"
With a sharp gaze, Bei Mei spoke, "What should we do now!"
"The only thing we can do now is to break through this city together!"
Lu Fan spoke with a serious expression. Although he didn't know what kind of formation it was, if the city wasn't breached, their army couldn't enter, and they wouldn't be able to deal with the Seventh Prince.
"Northwest King, have you thought of a solution?" The Ninth Prince asked. "I've already tried. Even with great magical arts, I couldn't shake the formation. In this case, breaking through the city will likely be extremely difficult. I also don't know what my Seventh Brother is doing inside the city, why he's waiting like this, as if there's a conspiracy!"
"Even a cultivator at the Immortal Emperor realm can't open this formation?"
Lu Fan frowned. He knew very well that the Ninth Prince was an expert at the Immortal Emperor realm. Under normal circumstances, opening an ordinary formation shouldn't be a difficult task.
The Ninth Prince shook his head, feeling helpless. He also wanted to try, but at this point, he found it utterly useless. Even as an Immortal Emperor expert, it yielded no results.
"What formation is this? Why is it so powerful?" Lu Fan asked, perplexed.
"If I'm not mistaken, it should be an ancient secret technique!" The Ninth Prince stated directly. "Only such an existence could achieve this level!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Fan's brow furrowed instantly. This would obstruct their progress, which was definitely not good for them. The longer time dragged on, the faster things would change.
"I suspect the Seventh Prince is in contact with someone, and everything he's doing is for someone!" Lu Fan suddenly said, his expression grave.
When he was in the Hell Dynasty, he heard Hei Tie mention that among the many princes, one was from the Hell Dynasty, with Hell Dynasty blood flowing through him. If that were the case, did this matter have any connection to the Seventh Prince's rebellion?
"Northwest King, speak your mind. We are not outsiders!" The Ninth Prince said frankly.
"I learned some news in the Hell Dynasty before. I'm not sure if this matter is true or not!"
Lu Fan frowned, then solemnly stated, "Among the many princes, one has the blood of the Hell Dynasty flowing through him. I've always had doubts about this matter. If it's true, it will be a great crisis for the Heavenly Dynasty!"
"Blood of the Hell Dynasty flowing through him!"
Bei Mei exclaimed in surprise. "How is that possible? If it's true, it would be a devastating blow to the entire Heavenly Court Dynasty!"
"This isn't the most terrifying thing. The most terrifying thing is that if this person becomes the final Heavenly Emperor, the entire Heavenly Court Dynasty will collapse, becoming a lackey of the Hell Dynasty and controlled by it!"
Lu Fan's expression was serious, showing no negligence.
"You speak of this matter, and even I was unaware. Have you reported it to the Heavenly Emperor?" The Ninth Prince inquired.
"Because it was too urgent, I didn't have time to go to the Heavenly Court!" Lu Fan revealed a wry smile. "However, I always suspect that the two matters are not ordinary!"
"Regardless, let's first break into the city. As long as we can open the great protective formation, we can forcibly capture the Seventh Prince!" The Ninth Prince stated directly. To deal with the Seventh Prince, he could naturally handle the secret techniques brought by the Heavenly Court.
Lu Fan nodded solemnly, but then his brow furrowed again. He knew very well that things were not that simple.