After the two elders left, Bai Hu let out a cold laugh, "Little brother, little brother, I didn't want to lay hands on you, but you want to seize my throne. How can I let it go? Don't be born into a royal family again, lest you have such a short life."
Meanwhile, within the Phoenix Forest, everyone was locked in a fierce battle, igniting endless disputes. Pavilion Master Yun of Skyfire Pavilion fought, not finding it difficult, but also unable to overpower his opponent.
Lu Fan stood beside Bai Xi, appearing remarkably calm. He only needed to prevent Shadow from making a move. As for the others, they couldn't possibly harm Bai Xi, so he had no fear.
"Just you lot, I'm afraid you're not qualified enough."
Lu Fan said coldly, "If you want to trap us here, today, you'll likely be the first to fall!"
Following these words, everyone was slightly startled, their expressions shifting. They hadn't expected Lu Fan to speak so boastfully, showing no regard for anyone present.
"My lord, perhaps you should take the Crown Prince and leave first."
Pavilion Master Yun spoke, "I have a bad feeling. If my guess is correct, there must be a powerful expert from the royal city coming. If they are here to deal with Crown Prince Bai Xi, then it will be troublesome."
Bai Xi also frowned slightly. Bai Hu had remained in the royal city but had never shown himself. It was likely he had already planned everything, and there was no need for him to act personally.
"Never mind. Considering we shared the same boat, I'll take you away now."
Lu Fan said, "But you can't be ungrateful. I'm risking my life to save you today, so you'll have to repay me well in the future."
Bai Xi's face flushed with embarrassment. Lu Fan's words left him unsure how to respond, and his face showed a hint of awkwardness.
He, a dignified Crown Prince, had fallen to such a state. Even he found it somewhat laughable. However, survival was paramount now, and he naturally couldn't afford to worry about appearances.
Seeing Bai Xi agree, Lu Fan wasted no time and began to lead Bai Xi towards the outside of the Phoenix Forest.
At this very moment, Shadow frowned, extremely displeased. If Lu Fan took Bai Xi away, everything they had done today would be in vain, and they might even risk their lives.
"We absolutely cannot let them take the Crown Prince away."
Pavilion Master Yun's voice rang out, "Quickly stop them."
"But I can't beat him!"
Shadow glanced at Lu Fan, his face instantly becoming awkward. The aura emanating from Lu Fan was something he couldn't contend with. If he made the slightest mistake, he might find it difficult to cope.
"I suggest you'd better not act rashly!"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "After all, the flame power in my hand is no joke. If you don't want to die, feel free to step forward and try."
Shadow's face turned ashen, unsure of what to do. He didn't doubt Lu Fan's words in the slightest, as he had already suffered at Lu Fan's hands earlier. If he wasn't careful, he could be annihilated on the spot.
Seeing Shadow hesitate to pursue, Pavilion Master Yun's face turned extremely grim. If Bai Xi escaped, they would all be in dire straits. After all, the Eight Prince would not easily forgive them for the grave offense of assassinating the Crown Prince.
Just as Pavilion Master Yun felt helpless, two figures appeared in the sky, blocking Lu Fan's path. They looked imposing and carried a killing intent.
"Two more old men!"
Lu Fan exclaimed, "Your popularity is too poor! As a Crown Prince of the royal city, how could you have fallen to this state!"
Bai Xi frowned and looked towards Elder Tian, "Even you have become my elder brother's lackey? Trying to kill me?"
"Little Crown Prince, please don't blame us. If you had continued to feign madness, the Eldest Crown Prince naturally wouldn't have moved against you. However, now that you've done this, it won't be so easy."
With a cold glint in his eyes, Elder Tian spoke directly, "Please, Little Crown Prince, make your move. Save me the trouble of doing it myself."
Facing these words, Bai Xi burst into laughter, "You underestimate me too much. Even in desperate straits, I will not fulfill your wishes. When Father Emperor returns to the city, I will inform him of this matter and let you know the consequences of betrayal."
"Little Crown Prince may not know, but the Eldest Crown Prince has already taken control of the royal city and has been making arrangements. Even the Eight Prince is within his grasp. Even if the Eight Prince is aware of this matter, he will likely be powerless to change the situation," Elder Tian stated frankly.
"Impossible!"
Bai Xi shook his head. How could the Eight Prince, the ruler of the royal city, be coerced? Bai Xi naturally did not believe this.
"Whether the Crown Prince believes it or not is not important. What's important is that the Crown Prince cannot escape today."
Elder Tian said coldly, "I hope the Crown Prince can understand and stop being so arrogant. In the end, it will still lead to a dead end."
"Why speak so much? Since you intend to act, just do it," Bai Xi said coldly. "I remember all your faces. If I survive today, I will make you pay the price."
Elder Tian looked helpless, and his aura instantly surged outwards as he launched a punch towards Bai Xi.
Boom...
A deafening explosion echoed. Lu Fan was violently flung backward, his expression turning ashen. He had never imagined that Elder Tian's strength would be so formidable.
"It's not that I don't want to help you, but that I can't."
Lu Fan looked at Bai Xi. "Take care of yourself! If you die tragically today, perhaps I can avenge you later!"
Bai Xi's face was grim. Escaping from these three old men was practically impossible. Most importantly, he had nowhere to go.
"If I die just like this, you probably won't be content, will you?" Bai Xi sneered. "Then all the blame will be placed on you. If I live, I can stand against my elder brother, and by then, the Eight Prince's mansion will have suffered heavy casualties. Isn't this what you most want to see?"
"I didn't expect you to understand me so well!"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "You're right. The reason I want to help you is to throw the Eight Prince's mansion into chaos. I saw the many corpses at Northern Sea Academy with my own eyes. I will never forget it."
"Even so, I accept it, as long as you are willing to help me."
Bai Xi spoke, "I will surely fulfill your wishes."
"Don't you see it yet? These two old men are incredibly powerful, beyond my ability to help." Lu Fan said with a wry smile. "Right now, I'm afraid I can barely protect myself."
Bai Xi frowned. How could he not see it? But things had reached this point, and he was at a loss.
"None of you will escape today!"
Pavilion Master Yun laughed coldly. "Why not surrender and be done with it quickly!"
"Never!"
The sacred fire surged within Lu Fan's body, and his aura began to recover. He had been heavily injured by Elder Tian's attack, and he was well aware of Elder Tian's strength.