"My Chen family is a noble lineage. If our military power is stripped away, we naturally won't be content!"
General Chen chuckled, "I've heard that the Grand Tutor's mansion has a group of assassins called the Dark Guards. If I send 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 thoroughly!"
Grand Tutor Wen frowned, his anger growing. Being spied upon was an unpleasant experience.
"Your Excellency need not worry!"
General Chen smiled lightly, "I merely heard, I haven't dispatched anyone to spy. Moreover, we have a common enemy, wouldn't that be a better choice!"
"Since General Chen has put it this way, I shall naturally comply with your wishes!"
Grand Tutor Wen smiled, a coldness in his eyes. He and Lu Fan had always been at odds, and now that an opportunity presented itself, he would not let it pass.
With the Dark Guards in action, coupled with the Chen family's experts, eliminating Lu Fan would not be difficult.
This way, there would be no one to challenge him in court, which was what he cared about the most.
Within Jiuzhou City, the Ninth Prince stood on the city walls. Seeing a large contingent of troops ahead, he was initially cautious, but upon seeing Lu Fan's banner, a smile instantly appeared.
"He's back, the Marshal of the Northwest is back!"
A wave of shouts erupted, and everyone was overjoyed. Lu Fan's return with a million troops brought relief to their worried hearts.
"We welcome the Marshal of the Northwest!"
Princess Beimei stood at the city gate, cupping her fist and speaking, her face beaming with smiles.
"You have all worked hard!"
Lu Fan said, "Now that Jiuzhou City has been recaptured, the territory of my Heavenly Court Dynasty has returned!"
"It is the Marshal of the Northwest who has worked hard!"
The Ninth Prince spoke, "The Marshal of the Northwest led everyone deep into the hinterland of the Hell Dynasty. Even this prince greatly admires you!"
"Your Highness is too kind!"
Lu Fan smiled slightly and prepared to go to his room to rest.
Princess Beimei, seeing this, quickly led the way, her heart aching as she looked at the wounds on Lu Fan's body.
As the commander of the Heavenly Court, he led from the front. Such a commander was naturally worthy of admiration.
After Lu Fan left, the Ninth Prince gazed into the distance, his expression gradually becoming solemn.
"Father, what is wrong?"
Princess Beimei asked, "The Marshal has returned, yet you seem unhappy!"
"How could I be unhappy!"
The Ninth Prince shook his head, "It's just that this matter is of great importance. The experts of the Hell Dynasty will likely be here again soon!"
"If that is the case, then we will fight them!"
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 the opponents of the people from the Hell Dynasty.
In the room, Lu Fan was constantly stabilizing his breathing. His condition was not very 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 power in the Hell Dynasty, which is why my aura is unstable!"
Lu Fan said, "Senior, you need not worry!"
"Marshal, you have worked hard!"
Eunuch Xue Long cupped his fist, "If not for you, Marshal, the Heavenly Court Dynasty might have faced 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!"
"Even so, this old servant sees everything you have done, Marshal!" Eunuch Xue Long said with a serious expression.
He understood all of Lu Fan's actions along the way.
After several days of rest, there were no signs of an ambush by the Hell Dynasty's army. 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 knew very well that the Hell Dynasty had suffered such heavy losses that they would not dare to act against the Heavenly Court Dynasty.
"Marshal, it has been the third day!"
The Ninth Prince cupped his fist and said, "It seems the Hell Dynasty does not dare to act rashly. In this case, we can also return to our court!"
"Don't be too hasty. As the saying goes, all's fair in war. Let's wait a few more days!" Lu Fan waved his hand, "If Jiuzhou City were to withdraw its defenses, it would not be a small matter!"
"We will obey all orders from the Marshal!"
The Ninth Prince quickly nodded, not daring to delay in the slightest. He also knew very well that this matter was of great importance and not to be trifled with.
If they could not confirm that the Hell Dynasty had withdrawn its troops, they could not act recklessly.
During these few days, Lu Fan strolled through Jiuzhou City, appearing as if nothing was amiss. After this battle, the Hell Dynasty's foundation was greatly damaged, and they should not dare to invade. This would allow the Heavenly Court Dynasty to recuperate.
"Marshal, I have something I don't understand!"
The City Lord of Yunhai cupped his fist and said, "The Heavenly Court Dynasty was not impacted, which is our best opportunity to counterattack. Why don't we 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..."
The City Lord of Yunhai was stunned, instantly speechless. In truth, he also knew very well that this matter was of great importance and could not be resolved with a few words.
"Since you do not know, how can we act rashly!" Lu Fan said directly, "This concerns the fate of the Heavenly Court Dynasty. Any slight misstep could lead to endless turmoil!"
"It is my oversight!"
The City Lord of Yunhai quickly cupped his fist, his face showing some embarrassment. He had been contemplating this matter for the past few days, and after Lu Fan's guidance, he suddenly felt that Lu Fan's words were correct.
"In the future, no matter what the matter, you must consider it more thoroughly to weigh the pros and cons!" Lu Fan waved his hand, "If there's nothing else, you may go and rest!"
The City Lord of Yunhai quickly nodded and then turned to leave. Lu Fan's words had completely enlightened him.
Meanwhile, within the Hell Dynasty, the imperial court was silent. The Lord of Hell's gaze was menacing, filled with anger, as he stared at Beicheng, "Why, why did it turn out like this?" Su Dan Novel Network
"This matter probably needs to be asked of the Lord of Hell!" Beicheng said, "The Hell Spring should not have been known to others. 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 is not done by me, so you probably can't ask me!" Beicheng stated directly, "This matter should be an internal problem of the Hell Dynasty. If you hadn't made mistakes, I would have already taken down the Heavenly Court Dynasty!"