"Underestimating your opponent can cost you your life. Have you thought this through?" Lu Fan smiled faintly. "Are you going to confess directly, or do you want me to handle it personally!"
"Although I am no match for you, do you really think you can capture me?" The man in black sneered instantly. "You think too highly of yourself!"
"Oh?"
Lu Fan smiled, with an air of utter disdain, as if he paid no mind to the man in black's words.
"Don't let him escape. We must find out who is behind him!" Bei Cheng quickly reminded him.
This was an excellent opportunity. If the man in black escaped, it would be a great loss for them.
"Escape? Escape where?"
Lu Fan's lips curled upwards, his expression colder. No one he targeted could escape his grasp.
Without further ado, the man in black turned into a wisp of smoke, attempting to flee. However, Lu Fan had already set up a formation, trapping him and catching him off guard.
"I'm truly sorry, but even a Martial Emperor-level expert cannot leave from here!"
Lu Fan stated coldly, "If you don't confess today, I will scatter your soul to the winds!"
The man in black burst into laughter, his spiritual energy surging violently, creating a terrifying spectacle.
"Are you going to self-destruct?"
Seeing this, Lu Fan's brow furrowed. He hadn't expected the man in black to be so direct, without the slightest hesitation.
"You wanted to capture me, didn't you? Did you think I would give you that chance?"
The man in black sneered, his demeanor bordering on madness, as if he had cast aside all thoughts of life and death.
Witnessing this, Lu Fan attempted to intervene but found it was too late. His brow furrowed. He hadn't anticipated things escalating this way, leaving him caught off guard.
Boom...
A massive explosion resounded. The man in black disintegrated into dust, his form completely obliterated. Lu Fan was thus unable to ascertain his identity.
However, at that moment, Lu Fan noticed a black mist lingering within the formation, refusing to dissipate.
"Hell's Secret Art?"
His expression flickered, and Lu Fan's face turned ashen. He never expected the man in black to be connected to Hell.
"How can the secret arts of the Hell Dynasty appear in the Heavenly Dynasty!"
Prince Bei Cheng frowned. "It seems this matter is not as simple as it appears. Someone within the Imperial City is colluding with Hell, otherwise, this would not be happening!"
"I thought so too!"
Lu Fan nodded. "But we still don't know who is responsible!"
"No matter who it is, I must root them out. This matter has significant implications for the Heavenly Dynasty!" Prince Bei Cheng's expression was grave.
"I think you should worry about yourself first!" Lu Fan shot him a glance. "You're already so badly injured. If I hadn't arrived in time, your life would have been forfeit. Dying in my Northwest territory would have been blamed on me!"
"Don't worry, I'm not that kind of person. If something truly happens, I won't shift the blame onto you!" Prince Bei Cheng stated directly, a hint of helplessness in his tone.
Lu Fan scoffed at his words, paying them no mind. Fortunately, he had arrived early today; otherwise, it would have been a considerable mess. Such a situation was something he never wished to repeat.
Taking Bei Cheng back to the Northwest King's Mansion, Lu Fan dispatched numerous forces to clear the battlefield of the Dragon Extermination Hall. Many experts from the Dragon Extermination Hall had perished this time.
It was a pity that the 8,000 Black Armored Guards had also fallen. Otherwise, it would have been the greatest good news for the entire Heavenly Dynasty.
"I owe you a great debt today. Otherwise, I don't know what would have happened!" Prince Bei Cheng looked at Lu Fan, expressing his gratitude.
In response to his words, Lu Fan smiled faintly. "Let's dispense with further pleasantries. Focus on your recovery!"
Meanwhile, within a secret location in the Imperial City, a figure appeared, accompanied by a hovering phantom that looked rather eerie. "My lord, my efforts were insufficient. I failed to kill Prince Bei Cheng and nearly exposed my identity!"
"You have already exposed your identity!"
A cold voice echoed. "I sent you to do a task, and you have accomplished it like this. What punishment do you deserve?"
"It is my subordinate's incompetence!" The phantom bowed quickly, a sense of helplessness in his eyes. "If the Northwest King hadn't intervened, I would have succeeded long ago. It's a pity we were just a step away!" Su Dan Novel Network
"A hair's breadth difference can lead to a thousand miles of error. Do you not understand this principle?"
The voice spoke again. "Now, if news of the assassination attempt on the prince reaches the Imperial City, it will certainly not be good for us!"
The black-clad phantom's eyes were filled with helplessness. All he could do now was accept his fate, and he offered no rebuttal for his failure.
In the Northwest King City, Prince Bei Cheng's injuries had mostly healed, and he appeared full of vigor. However, he did not rush back to the Imperial City. Instead, he went to the Savage Lands. After a brief stay in the Savage Lands, he proceeded to the place where the 8,000 Black Armored Guards met their demise.
Lu Fan and others stood aside, silently observing the scene. The deaths of the eight thousand Black Armored Guards were a significant blow to the entire Heavenly Dynasty.
After all, regardless of the circumstances, these individuals had made considerable contributions to the Heavenly Dynasty.
"It's time to depart!"
Lu Fan looked at Prince Bei Cheng, his expression particularly serious.
"Judging by your demeanor, it seems you want me to leave?" Prince Bei Cheng shot Lu Fan a glance. "Are you afraid I'll overstay my welcome and consume your resources?"
"That's not it. The main reason is that you need to deal with certain individuals in the Imperial City. Since you are still alive, you pose a significant threat to them. You might even be ambushed on the way!" Lu Fan shrugged slightly.
Upon hearing these words, Bei Cheng glanced at Lu Fan, then gave him a look. He hadn't expected Lu Fan to say such a thing, which instantly made him feel insecure.
"King, something's wrong!"
Just then, a man rushed in to report, looking flustered and his expression grave.
"What has happened?" Lu Fan frowned, asking the question with a cold gaze.
"An uninvited guest has arrived in the Northwest City, claiming to be here to kill the King!" The man bowed quickly. "The experts in the Northwest City have all been defeated by him. King, you absolutely must not return to the Northwest City!"
"The Northwest King City is my stronghold. Someone dares to attack my stronghold!" Lu Fan's expression turned cold as he prepared to head towards the King City.
Bei Cheng followed closely behind, eager to see who this audacious individual was who dared to make a move against the Northwest King.