“My Chen family is a noble clan. If our military power is seized, naturally we will not be reconciled!”
General Chen chuckled, “I’ve heard that the Grand Tutor’s mansion has a group of assassins called the Dark Guards. If I dispatch more experts, we are bound to succeed!”
“Old General Chen truly knows me well, even investigating my Grand Tutor’s mansion’s Dark Guards so clearly!”
Grand Tutor Wen frowned, his anger growing. Being monitored was not a pleasant experience.
“Your Grand Tutorship need not be concerned!”
General Chen chuckled, “I merely heard, I have not sent anyone to monitor. Moreover, we have a common enemy, isn’t this a better choice!”
“Since General Chen has spoken so, I naturally will comply with General Chen’s wishes!”
Grand Tutor Wen smiled, a coldness in his lips. He and Lu Fan had always been at odds, and now that he had an opportunity, he would not let it pass.
With the Dark Guards’ actions, coupled with the Chen family’s experts, eliminating Lu Fan would not be difficult.
In this way, in the future imperial court, no one would dare to challenge him, which was what he cared about most.
Within Jiuzhou City, the Ninth Prince stood on the city wall. Seeing a large number of troops approaching, he was initially vigilant. However, upon seeing Lu Fan’s banner, his face instantly lit up with a smile.
“He’s back, the Northwest Marshal is back!”
A shout arose, and everyone was even happier. Lu Fan’s return with a million-strong army finally put their anxious hearts at ease.
“We welcome the Northwest Marshal!”
Princess Beimei stood at the city gate, cupping her fists and speaking, her face beaming with a smile.
“You have all worked hard!”
Lu Fan said, “Now that Jiuzhou City has been recaptured, the territory of my Heavenly Court Dynasty has returned!”
“The Northwest Marshal is the one who worked hard!”
The Ninth Prince said, “The Northwest Marshal led everyone deep into the heartland of the Hell Dynasty. Even I admire you greatly!”
“Your Ninth Royal Highness flatters me!”
Lu Fan smiled slightly and prepared to go to his room to rest.
Princess Beimei, seeing this, quickly led the way. Her heart ached as she looked at the wounds on Lu Fan’s body.
As the Heavenly Court’s commander, he led from the front. Such a commander was naturally worthy of respect.
After Lu Fan left, the Ninth Prince looked into the distance, his worry gradually deepening.
“Father, what is wrong?”
Princess Beimei asked, “The Marshal has returned, yet you seem unhappy!”
“How could I not be happy!”
The Ninth Prince shook his head, “It’s just that this matter is no trivial thing. The experts of the Hell Dynasty will likely return again before long!”
“If that is the case, then we shall fight them to the death!”
Princess Beimei said coldly, “The Heavenly Court Dynasty will not fear them!”
The Ninth Prince nodded slightly and said no more.
In truth, he knew very well that if it were a real battle, with their capabilities, they might not be a match for the people of the Hell Dynasty.
In his room, Lu Fan was constantly stabilizing his breathing. His condition was not good.
“Marshal, are you injured?”
Eunuch Xue Long arrived. “I sensed your unstable aura from outside. Why are you like this?”
“I used too much spiritual energy in the Hell Dynasty, which is why my aura is so unstable!”
Lu Fan said, “Senior, you need not worry!”
“Marshal, you have worked hard!”
Eunuch Xue Long cupped his fists, “If not for the Marshal, the Heavenly Court Dynasty would likely face utter destruction!”
“As the Marshal of the Heavenly Court Dynasty, these are things I should do!” Lu Fan waved his hand, “Eunuch Xue Long, you need not be like this!”
“While that is true, this old servant sees everything the Marshal has done!” Eunuch Xue Long said with a serious expression.
Along the way, he was well aware of Lu Fan’s actions.
After several days of rest, there was no sign of the Hell Dynasty’s army ambushing. It seemed that the entire Hell Dynasty had become quite peaceful after that catastrophe.
Lu Fan was not surprised by this scene. Instead, his expression was indifferent, as if all of this meant nothing in his eyes.
He was very clear that the Hell Dynasty had suffered such heavy losses that they dared not attack the Heavenly Court Dynasty, which was evident.
“Marshal, it has been the third day!”
The Ninth Prince cupped his fists and said, “It seems the Hell Dynasty does not dare to act rashly. In this case, we can also return to the capital!”
“Do not be too anxious. As the saying goes, all’s fair in war. Let’s wait a few more days!” Lu Fan waved his hand, “If Jiuzhou City’s defenses are withdrawn, it is no small matter!”
“We will obey the Marshal’s every command!”
The Ninth Prince quickly nodded, not daring to delay even a moment. He also knew very well that this matter was not trivial and was not a child’s play.
If they could not be sure that the Hell Dynasty had withdrawn its troops, they could not act rashly.
In the following days, Lu Fan wandered around Jiuzhou City, seemingly as if nothing had happened. After this battle, the Hell Dynasty’s foundation was greatly weakened, and they should not dare to invade. This would allow the Heavenly Court Dynasty to recuperate.
“Marshal, I have something I do not understand!”
City Lord Yun Hai cupped his fists and said, “The Heavenly Court Dynasty was not impacted, which is our best opportunity to counterattack. Why do we not strike directly at the heart of the enemy?”
“You wish to counterattack?”
Lu Fan glanced at him, “Do you know the Hell Dynasty’s deployment? Or rather, how many Immortal Emperor realm experts are there within the Hell Dynasty!”
“This…”
City Lord Yun Hai was stunned and could not speak. He knew very well that this matter was not trivial and could not be resolved with a few words.
“Since you do not know, how can you act rashly!” Lu Fan said directly, “This concerns the destiny of the Heavenly Court Dynasty. Any slight misstep could cause endless turmoil!”
“It is my oversight!”
City Lord Yun Hai quickly cupped his fists, his face showing some embarrassment. He had been pondering this matter these past few days. After Lu Fan’s enlightenment, he suddenly felt that what Lu Fan said was correct.
“In the future, no matter what happens, you must consider it more carefully to discern the pros and cons!” Lu Fan waved his hand, “If there is nothing else, you may go and rest!”
City Lord Yun Hai quickly nodded and turned to leave. Lu Fan’s words had thoroughly enlightened him.
Meanwhile, within the Hell Dynasty, the court was silent. The Lord of Hell’s gaze was stern and filled with anger. He looked directly at Bei Cheng, “Why, why did it turn out like this?” Su Dan Novel Network
“This matter probably needs to be asked of the Lord of Hell!” Bei Cheng said, “The Hell Spring Eye should not have been known. Why was it discovered?”
Facing these words, the Lord of Hell burst into laughter, “Your question is truly inexplicable. Shouldn’t I be the one asking you?”
“This matter was not done by me, and you probably cannot ask me about it!” Bei Cheng said directly, “This matter should be an internal problem of the Hell Dynasty. If there were no problems within your ranks, I would have already captured the Heavenly Court Dynasty!”