"Are you all Heavenly Court generals, willing to become lackeys of the Northwest County Lord?"
Lu Fan looked at the experts of the Northwest County Prefecture, his words carrying a significant weight. If he could win them over, the Northwest County Lord would be isolated, making it easier to deal with him.
The many experts of the Northwest County Prefecture exchanged glances. Lu Fan's words stirred something within them. Logically, they were indeed people of the Heavenly Court, so why should they serve the Northwest County Lord? Yet, in reality, they were subordinates of the Northwest County Lord and had to obey his commands.
"We are loyal only to the Northwest County Lord. As for others, they are not within our consideration!"
The many experts of the Northwest County Prefecture spoke without any reservation, their powerful auras radiating outwards. Perhaps they didn't know their own fate, but they knew they could not betray the Northwest County Lord.
*Boom...*
Suddenly, a tremendous impact resounded. The Northwest County Lord was violently sent flying, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. He had not expected Elder Bei's strength to have reached such a level.
"You are no match for me. Surrender now!"
Elder Bei's voice was icy, carrying a commanding presence.
"So what if I am no match for you!"
The Northwest County Lord sneered, "Do you think you can kill me today?"
"Why not?"
Elder Bei's eyes glinted with a cold light as he spoke, his brow furrowed. He had a nagging feeling that the person before him had more to say.
"I am immortal. Not to mention you, even the Ninth Prince could not do anything to me!"
The Northwest County Lord's expression was indifferent, filled with an arrogance that seemed ingrained in his very being.
"Immortal?"
Elder Bei let out a cold laugh, utterly dismissive, as if he didn't take the claim seriously at all.
"Elder Bei, why waste words with him? Kill him and give him no chance!"
The North County Lord spoke, looking down on such a person. As a county lord of the Royal City, he was naturally extraordinary.
Elder Bei nodded slightly, saying no more. A stream of light shot from his palm, aiming for the Northwest County Lord's vital points, his gaze as cold as ever.
With this stream of light, the Northwest County Lord's figure gradually faded, eventually transforming into a mere silhouette, yet it seemed he had not truly died.
"What is this?"
The North County Lord was stunned, as were the others. Staring at the familiar yet terrifying silhouette before them, they were momentarily at a loss.
"Hellfire!"
Elder Bei's voice was hoarse, his eyes burning with rage, as if he wanted to crush the person before him.
"Hellfire!"
The North County Lord's expression shifted. As someone from the dynasty, he understood Hellfire, though he had never witnessed it, only read about it in ancient texts.
"As I said earlier, you cannot kill me!"
The Northwest County Lord sneered. Even as a silhouette, he remained incredibly arrogant.
"I didn't expect you to have defected to the Hell Dynasty!"
Elder Bei stated coldly, "Your soul has long been hidden within the Hell Dynasty?"
"You are mistaken. I was never a person of the Heavenly Court Dynasty!"
The Northwest County Lord laughed heartily, "In the near future, the Hell Dynasty will occupy this place, annexing everything here. And you are merely a group of sacrifices!"
His laughter echoed, sending tremors through the hearts of others. Clearly, they had not expected the name of Hell to be mentioned again.
"I never imagined that this Northwest County Prefecture was controlled by people from the Hell Dynasty. If it had remained undiscovered, wouldn't there be many infiltrators from the Hell Dynasty within the Heavenly Court Dynasty in the future!"
Liu Ruyan spoke, her expression becoming grave. The events of today had deeply affected her.
"That won't happen. It is not so easy to infiltrate the Heavenly Court Dynasty!"
Elder Bei shook his head, "He must have used some special means!"
With these words, Liu Ruyan's brow furrowed, her expression showing a hint of emotion. This matter had a significant impact on her as well.
"No matter what dynasty he belongs to, we must cut off the roots!"
The North County Lord stated directly, "Elder Bei, are people of Hell truly immortal?"
"Not exactly!"
Elder Bei shook his head, "People of Hell have a concept called soul lamps. As long as their soul lamps are destroyed, they can naturally be killed. However, their soul lamps are usually kept in the Hell Dynasty, so it is not easy to kill people of Hell!"
The North County Lord nodded, his expression also showing some fluctuation. Everything that had happened today had given him much to ponder. At least, in his view, the Heavenly Court Dynasty did not seem to be the true sovereign. At least in the Heavenly Realm, there might be forces that could make the Heavenly Court wary.
"Where do you plan to go next?"
The North County Lord looked at Lu Fan and the others, his gaze solemn.
"Since the Northwest County Lord has been dealt with, we naturally intend to focus on cultivation!"
Lu Fan said softly. He had traveled all this way precisely to deal with the Northwest County Prefecture. Although the Northwest County Lord was not dead, at least the entire Northwest County had become peaceful.
"Within the Heavenly Court, there is a place to enhance one's cultivation. Are you interested?"
The North County Lord smiled lightly, his words carrying sincerity. In fact, he was only one step away from the Martial Emperor realm and was preparing to find an opportunity to break through.
"What place?"
Lin Fan's interest was immediately piqued. Any place that could enhance cultivation was something he would not refuse.
"The Heavenly Road in the Imperial Capital!"
The North County Lord stated directly, "The Heavenly Road is the path to the Divine Realm. Legend has it that if one can continuously ascend along the Heavenly Road, they can reach the ancient Divine Realm!"
"Divine Realm?"
Lu Fan was slightly taken aback. He found it somewhat unbelievable. Perhaps in his understanding, the Divine Realm was merely a legend, and the Immortal Realm was the end of cultivation.
"Don't disbelieve it. Even the Lord of the Heavenly Court cannot truly ascend the Heavenly Road!"
The North County Lord stated directly, "Moreover, traveling the Heavenly Road allows one to receive the baptism of the Great Dao and simultaneously enhance their cultivation!"
Lu Fan hesitated for a moment before smiling, "Since the County Lord has said so, we will accompany the County Lord to the Imperial Capital!"
The North County Lord nodded solemnly, a hint of joy in his heart. He had been worried earlier that Lin Fan might refuse. In truth, he felt quite lonely traveling alone, and having company would be a pleasant diversion in life.
"County Lord, are you not planning to return to the Royal City?" Elder Bei's brow furrowed. He had only received orders to eliminate Long Bei, and he knew nothing else.
"Naturally, I am not returning!"
The North County Lord stated directly, "When you return, explain to my father, the Emperor!"
"But....."
Elder Bei frowned, "The County Lord's safety is of utmost importance. If anything were to happen, how would I explain it to the Prince!"
"I have made my decision. There is no need to say more!" The North County Lord's voice was indifferent.