After the matters were settled, the Lord of Dragon City turned and left, his eyes filled with a calm demeanor, as if nothing in the world held any significance in his eyes.
As long as Old Bai made a move and dealt with Lu Fan completely, he could still move unhindered throughout the entire Northwest, with no one able to find trouble with him.
More importantly, the person who dealt with Lu Fan was not him, and he would not have to bear any responsibility. Even if the Heavenly Court Dynasty investigated, he could stay far away.
Leaving Dragon City, Lu Fan continued westward, preparing to enter the Royal City. Upon taking office, he would then be able to exercise the authority of the Northwest King.
"I suddenly have a bad premonition!" Liu Ruyan spoke, saying, "You don't seem like an honest person, the Lord of Dragon City. Why would he be willing to be imprisoned?"
"What are you suspecting?" Lu Fan turned and asked, his expression faintly indifferent.
"I'm just a little surprised!"
Liu Ruyan shook his head, his expression solemn. He was quite concerned about this matter, as some things were not as simple as they seemed.
The Lord of Dragon City was cunning and by no means an ordinary person, so how could he be willing to be like this?
"The Northwest King has already given the order, how dare he not obey!" Ling'er said casually, "I think he was scared out of his wits, which is why he acted like this!"
Liu Ruyan shook his head, disagreeing with this point even more. He always felt that something bad was about to happen.
After walking for a while, they saw the city ahead. Within that city were many figures, appearing quite grand.
"That should be the Royal City!"
Looking at the city ahead, Liu Ruyan spoke, feeling slightly reassured. Once they entered and completed the process, he could immediately take office. At that time, mobilizing the many experts of the Royal City would not be difficult.
However, at this moment, a person in white suddenly appeared before everyone, a smile on his lips, looking somewhat lewd.
"Senior, why are you blocking our way?" Lu Fan stepped forward, his heart filled with doubt and even vigilance. The aura emanating from the old man before him made one feel uneasy.
"You are the newly appointed Northwest King?" Old Bai glanced at Lu Fan, a smile on his lips. "I truly didn't expect you to be so young and yet become the Northwest King. The Heavenly Court Dynasty's vision is truly not good!"
"What do you mean by that, Senior? Are you trying to provoke me?" Lu Fan questioned coldly, with a surge of imposing presence. However, the old man before him did not seem to be an ordinary person, and Lu Fan dared not be careless.
"Someone asked me to kill you, and the price was quite high. You kid can only blame your bad luck!" Old Bai smiled slightly. "It's a pity you are just one step away from entering the Royal City. If you had entered the Royal City, perhaps I wouldn't have this opportunity!"
"Could it be the Lord of Dragon City?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, looking at Old Bai meaningfully.
Although Old Bai was not an ordinary person, Lu Fan was not bothered. He could clearly sense that Old Bai's strength was not insurmountable.
"It's better not to know things you shouldn't know!" Old Bai smiled slightly. "You just need to understand that you will surely die today. It's just a pity that you're going to be killed right after taking office, it's truly regrettable."
"You have quite the arrogance. Do you really think we are pushovers?"
Liu Ruyan said coldly, "You old geezer, if you don't believe me, you can try. You'll regret it then!"
Facing these words, Old Bai sneered, "Little girl, you have quite the mouth. I'd like to see what skills you possess to dare be so arrogant in front of me!"
In that instant, Old Bai's aura surged, carrying an overwhelming force. As an elder of the Heavenly Dragon Sect, his strength was already formidable, let alone here in the Northwest where he felt at ease.
"Don't go head-to-head with him!" Lu Fan frowned, saying, "His aura is above both of ours. If we act rashly, it will be extremely disadvantageous to us!"
Facing this statement, Liu Ruyan rolled his eyes, "Don't talk nonsense. I'll hold him off. You hurry into the Royal City, then summon experts, and capture him to find out who is behind this!"
Lu Fan nodded, not hesitating at all. After all, this was the best plan, and they didn't need to be too apprehensive.
"You guys think pretty well. No one can get past me today!" Old Bai said coldly. "You will all die a tragic death here."
"Then let me experience your impressive skills!"
With a cold glint in his eyes, Liu Ruyan instantly stepped forward, carrying a surge of momentum. He was a Martial Emperor-level expert, and even facing Old Bai, he showed no hesitation.
In that instant, the two figures collided, emitting unparalleled power.
At the same time, everyone's expressions changed slightly. They could clearly feel that this powerful aura was something they could not contend with.
"His strength is so formidable!"
Ling'er frowned, saying, "What should we do? Are we just going to wait for death?"
"You go to the Royal City and mobilize the experts!"
Lu Fan took out the Northwest King's token and handed it to Ling'er. He could clearly feel that Liu Ruyan was no match for Old Bai. If Liu Ruyan were to stay here, he might meet his doom.
"But..."
Ling'er frowned, her heart filled with worry, as Lu Fan and Liu Ruyan might not be opponents of the old man before them. If he arrived too late, Lu Fan and the other might both perish.
"Listen to me, hurry into the Royal City!" Lu Fan's expression was solemn. The white-haired old man before them was no ordinary person. If reinforcements did not arrive, it would likely be a disaster for him.
Ling'er dared not delay any longer and hurried into the Royal City. Holding the Northwest King's token, she could naturally mobilize the experts within the Royal City, but it would still take time.
Seeing Ling'er about to leave, Old Bai instantly made a move. Lu Fan's aura also surged, and he directly collided with him.
Boom...
In that instant, Lu Fan was violently flung backward, blood oozing from the corner of his mouth. Old Bai also took a few steps back, somewhat surprised. He hadn't expected someone as young as Lu Fan to be able to push him back.
"You kid, you truly make me look at you with new eyes!" Old Bai said coldly. "It's just a pity that you can only go this far. Today, you are doomed to die. Since I have made my move, I will never let you leave alive!"
"Let's attack him together!" Liu Ruyan reminded Lu Fan, his figure instantly transforming into a bolt of lightning and charging towards Old Bai.