"Young man, this is the royal city, after all. Have you considered the consequences of acting so recklessly here?"
The white-haired elder slowly rose, his gaze fixed on Lu Fan, as if looking at the four individuals before him.
"I am well aware!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly. "But the gamble today is destined to be mine!"
"Such arrogance!"
The white-haired elder said coldly, "Haven't you noticed that countless experts have already arrived in the royal mansion? How can you possibly resist them!"
"They've arrived just in time. I was actually worried they wouldn't show up."
Lu Fan let out a cold smile, his expression tinged with a chilling darkness. Everything was proceeding according to his plan. With all the hidden guards of the Overlord's Mansion gathered in this prison, the Pavilion Master of the Skyfire Pavilion would have an opportunity. As long as Bai Xi was held captive, even the Eighth Prince himself would have to be wary.
The white-haired elder said no more, unleashing a subtle hand seal. This seal was so obscure that any ordinary person who touched it would face mortal danger.
In an instant, the entire prison seemed to be enveloped by something, exuding an immense power.
Across the royal city, many experts turned their gaze towards the direction of the prison, wondering what had transpired.
The prison was a vital area of the royal mansion. With such a surge of energy, it was likely someone was attempting a jailbreak. If that were the case, it was truly terrifying. Who could be so audacious as to act so wildly within the royal city?
The Shadow Guards, a host of experts, moved through the streets of the royal city like phantoms. Those who saw them quickly retreated, daring not to obstruct them, lest they incur the wrath of the Shadow Guards.
In Lu Fan's hands, two streams of fire surged, launching towards the white-haired elder. However, the elder's strength was formidable. As a Spirit Venerable level expert, he would not be easily contained by Lu Fan's assault.
After several exchanges, the two figures moved back and forth. The white-haired elder dared not engage Lu Fan in an all-out battle, and Lu Fan also held back.
His primary objective today was to escort the Han family away, not to fight to the death here. Even if he were to fight, with his two sacred fires, Lu Fan was not necessarily a match for a Spirit Venerable level expert. He was quite clear about this.
"Who dares to intrude into the royal city!"
A cold voice rang out. The captain of the Shadow Guards arrived, his momentum unstoppable. Although his aura was not as potent as the white-haired elder's, his strength could not be underestimated.
Seeing the arrival of so many Shadow Guards, Lu Fan let out a cold laugh. Since the Shadow Guards had arrived, he surmised that the royal mansion would not be heavily guarded. As long as the Pavilion Master of the Skyfire Pavilion succeeded in capturing the Eighth Prince's heir, it would not be difficult for them to escape today.
The entire royal city had entered a state of high alert. Countless experts surged towards the prison, their numbers seemingly endless.
This was the city of the Eighth Prince's mansion, the royal city. The Eighth Prince's mansion was teeming with experts. Anyone who dared to intrude would undoubtedly pay the price.
Meanwhile, within the prison, Han Feng, leading the Han family, had already departed. However, they were surrounded by an expert at the Spirit Emperor realm. With their weak cultivation, they were incapable of resisting.
"Elders, protect the Han family!"
Lu Fan commanded, his eyes sharpening. Since they had taken action, they could not allow the Han family to suffer any harm.
The others nodded slightly, not daring to be careless. In the blink of an eye, they formed a protective circle around the Han family. Lu Fan had given his orders, and they would obey.
"Ignorant fools, daring to cause trouble in the royal city!"
The Shadow Guard's expression was indifferent. He had commanded the Shadow Guards for so many years and had never encountered such an arrogant individual.
"Shadow, do not be careless!"
The white-haired elder cautioned, "He controls sacred fire; he is likely not simple!"
"Elder Yun, rest assured, I have managed the Shadow Guards for many years and know the proper measure!"
The Shadow Guard nodded slightly and vanished into the void. His greatest strength lay in assassination, and with such an opportunity, he would not let it pass easily.
Sensing the killing intent around him, Lu Fan frowned. Dealing with the white-haired elder before him was already extremely taxing. Now, he had to contend with this unseen foe. He dared not be careless.
"The Eighth Prince's heir is in my hands. Let no one make a move!"
A powerful aura surged forth. The Pavilion Master of the Skyfire Pavilion, holding Bai Xi captive, appeared before them.
"Young Master!"
Elder Yun and the Shadow Guard exclaimed in shock, not expecting Lu Fan and his companions to be so daring as to seize the Eighth Prince's heir.
"You've finally arrived!"
Lu Fan glanced at the Pavilion Master of the Skyfire Pavilion. If he hadn't come any sooner, Lu Fan feared he wouldn't have been able to hold on.
"The Eighth Prince's mansion is heavily guarded, which is why I am late!"
The Pavilion Master of the Skyfire Pavilion said awkwardly. Lu Fan, however, did not mind. As long as the person had arrived, things would be easier.
"You have quite the nerve to lay hands on the Young Master!"
Elder Yun said coldly, "If he suffers even the slightest harm, it will be more than you can bear!"
"Enough nonsense. If you want him to live, clear the path!"
Lu Fan stated coldly, "Otherwise, I will show no mercy!"
Elder Yun and the Shadow Guard's expressions shifted, unsure of what to do.
The Eighth Prince was not in the royal city at this time. If anything were to happen to the heir, even they would be in dire straits.
"Let's talk this through!"
The Shadow Guard said with a light laugh, "As long as you release the Young Master, we will not trouble you!"
"What, do you think we are fools?"
Lu Fan sneered and approached Bai Xi. "Tell them all to retreat, or your life will be forfeit!"
"Retreat, everyone retreat!"
Bai Xi shouted urgently. Although he was a bit foolish, in a life-threatening situation, he was quite sharp.
"Young Master, these people have trespassed into the royal city and are guilty of a capital offense!"
Elder Yun stated, "We cannot let them leave so easily!"
"I am the heir of the royal city. You don't even listen to my words?"
Bai Xi said angrily, his gaze fixed on Elder Yun and the others.
Elder Yun frowned slightly. Although the person before him was the heir, he did not pay much attention to him. He was merely a fool, so why would he take him seriously?
"Elder Yun, although this Young Master Bai Xi is foolish, he is the prince's favorite heir. If anything were to happen to him, we would be unable to bear the responsibility!" the Shadow Guard reminded him.
"In that case, we can only do as they say and let them leave the royal city!"
Elder Yun declared. Although reluctant, he understood the current situation.
"With me in your hands, they dare not act rashly!"
Bai Xi stated, "But I hope you will honor your agreement and not harm me after leaving the royal city!"
Lu Fan was slightly surprised and looked at Bai Xi. "You speak with such sharpness. It seems the rumors are not true; Young Master Bai Xi is not foolish!"
"To survive in the Prince's Mansion, if I didn't have this little bit of skill, how could I have lived this long!" Bai Xi chuckled.