After settling matters, the Lord of Dragon City turned and left, his eyes filled with a placid indifference, as if nothing truly mattered in his eyes.
As long as Old Bai made a move and dealt with Lu Fan completely, he would still have unimpeded passage throughout the entire Northwest, with no one able to cause him trouble.
More importantly, since it wasn't him who dealt with Lu Fan, he wouldn't have to bear any responsibility. Even if the Heavenly Court Dynasty investigated, he could easily distance himself.
Leaving Dragon City, Lu Fan and his party headed west, preparing to enter the Royal City. Once he took office, he would be able to exercise the authority of the Northwest King.
"I suddenly have a bad feeling!" Liu Ruyan spoke up, "You don't seem like the type of person to be so honest, Lord of Dragon City. Why would he agree to be imprisoned?"
"What are you suspecting?" Lu Fan turned and asked, his expression faintly indifferent.
"I just find it a bit strange!"
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 ordinary. How could he be willing to be in such a situation?
"The Northwest King has issued an order, how could he dare to disobey!" Ling'er said casually, "I think he was scared out of his wits, which is why he's acting this way!"
Liu Ruyan shook his head, disagreeing with this assessment. He always felt that something bad was about to happen.
After walking for a while, they saw the city ahead. Within that city, there were many figures, and it appeared quite grand.
"That should be the Royal City!"
Looking at the city ahead, Liu Ruyan spoke, feeling a little relieved. Once they entered and completed the formalities, he could take office directly. At that time, mobilizing the many experts of the Royal City would not be difficult.
However, at that very moment, a figure in white suddenly appeared before them, a smile on his lips, looking somewhat lecherous.
"Senior, why are you blocking our path?" Lu Fan stepped forward, his heart filled with doubt and even a sense of caution. 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 judgment is truly lacking!"
"What do you mean by that, Senior? Are you intentionally provoking us?" Lu Fan questioned coldly, his demeanor carrying a certain presence. However, the old man before him did not seem like an ordinary person, and Lu Fan dared not be careless.
"Someone hired me to kill you, and the price was quite high. You, kid, can only consider yourself unlucky!" Old Bai smiled slightly. "It's a shame you were only one step away from entering the Royal City. If you had entered, I might not have had this opportunity!"
"Could it be the Lord of Dragon City?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, his gaze fixed on Old Bai with a meaningful look.
Although Old Bai was not an ordinary person, Lu Fan was not concerned. He could clearly sense that Old Bai's strength was not insurmountable.
"It's better if you don't know things you shouldn't," Old Bai smiled slightly. "You just need to understand that you will surely die today. It's a pity that you're being killed just as you're about to take office. It's truly regrettable."
"You have quite the audacity. Do you really think we're pushovers?"
Liu Ruyan said coldly, "You old geezer, if you don't believe me, feel free to try. You'll regret it then!"
Facing these words, Old Bai chuckled coldly. "Little girl, you have quite the mouth. I'd like to see what ability you have to dare be so arrogant in front of me!"
In that instant, Old Bai's aura surged, carrying an overwhelming might. As an elder of the Heavenly Dragon Sect, his strength was already considerable, let alone being in the Northwest, where he was in his element.
"Don't confront him head-on!" Lu Fan frowned and said, "His aura is superior to both of ours. If we act rashly, it will be extremely disadvantageous for us!"
To this, Liu Ruyan rolled his eyes. "Don't talk nonsense. I'll hold him off. You hurry into the Royal City, gather experts, and then capture him to find out who's behind this!"
Lu Fan nodded without any hesitation. After all, this was the best course of action, and they didn't need to be overly cautious.
"You think you've got it all figured out, don't you? No one will get past me today!" Old Bai said coldly. "You will all die miserably here."
"Then let me experience your esteemed skills!"
With a cold glint in his eyes, Liu Ruyan stepped forward instantly, his momentum building. He was a Martial Emperor-level expert, and even facing Old Bai, he showed no hesitation.
In that instant, the two figures collided, emitting an unparalleled aura.
Meanwhile, the expressions of the onlookers also shifted. They could clearly feel that this powerful aura was beyond their ability to contend with.
"His strength is so formidable!"
Ling'er frowned and said, "What should we do? Can we only wait for death?"
"You go to the Royal City and mobilize the Royal City's 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 perish.
"But..."
Ling'er frowned, her heart filled with worry. After all, Lu Fan and Liu Ruyan might not be a match for the old man before them. If she arrived too late, Lu Fan and the other might both perish.
"Listen to me, hurry into the Royal City!" Lu Fan's expression was grave. The white-haired old man before them was no ordinary person. If reinforcements didn't arrive, it would likely be a disaster for him.
Ling'er dared not delay any further and quickly headed towards the Royal City. Holding the Northwest King's token, she could indeed mobilize the experts within the Royal City, but it would still take time.
Seeing Ling'er about to leave, Old Bai made his move instantly. Lu Fan's aura also surged, and he directly collided with him.
Boom...
In that instant, Lu Fan was violently sent flying, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. Old Bai also retreated a few steps, a hint of surprise in his heart. He hadn't expected someone as young as Lu Fan to be able to push him back.
"You kid, you truly impress me!" Old Bai said coldly. "Unfortunately, this is as far as you'll go. You will surely die today. Since I've made my move, I will never let you leave alive!"
"Let's attack together!" Liu Ruyan reminded Lu Fan, his figure instantly transforming into a bolt of lightning as he lunged at Old Bai.