In that instant, Lu Fan's figure appeared within the mountain valley. He surveyed the others present with a cold expression.
"Who are you?" a man in black asked, his tone laced with caution.
Lu Fan's sudden appearance had caught them off guard.
Without a word, Lu Fan unleashed a torrent of light towards the man in black.
*Boom...*
With a resounding boom, the man in black was sent flying backward.
The many slaves of the Heavenly Court Dynasty watched, uncertain of what had transpired.
Lu Fan, still silent, dispelled the valley's restrictions in a flash.
"You are free now. Leave this place as quickly as possible!" Lu Fan instructed. "Return to the Heavenly Court Dynasty. Experts will protect you there!"
The assembled crowd was stunned by his words. They then fled towards the outside with great haste.
They had been captured for so long that they had lost track of when it had happened. To regain their freedom now was like being reborn.
"Benefactor, what is your name?" one of the Heavenly Court slaves asked, his eyes filled with gratitude.
"I am the Northwest King of the Heavenly Court Dynasty!" Lu Fan replied. "Hurry and leave! This is a place of trouble, not where you should be!"
"Many thanks, Your Highness Northwest King!" the slaves nodded eagerly, their faces alight with joy. Learning that Lu Fan was the Northwest King was a shock to them. In their experience, they had never encountered such a high-ranking official of the Heavenly Court Dynasty. Today, they had truly broadened their horizons.
Meanwhile, Lu Fan had already departed the valley and was making his way towards the capital of the Hell Dynasty. His primary objective in coming to the Hell Dynasty was to rescue the First Prince. If he failed to achieve this goal, Lu Fan felt he would have no face to meet the Heavenly Emperor.
Not long after, news reached the Hell Dynasty's capital. Within the capital, the Black Lotus Envoy stood erect, his expression growing colder.
Several men knelt beside him, their faces etched with panic. "Black Lotus Envoy, that person appears to be from the Heavenly Court. He released so many of our Heavenly Court slaves. What should we do?"
"That brat is truly audacious, daring to trespass into my Hell Dynasty alone!" the Black Lotus Envoy smiled. "If my guess is correct, he's here for the Northwest Prince!"
"In that case, let's ensure he never returns!" a young man nearby sneered, a playful yet sinister curve to his lips.
"Your Highness Third Prince, this person is the Northwest King. He is of great importance to the Heavenly Court Dynasty," the Black Lotus Envoy said with a smile. "If we can capture him, it would undoubtedly be a blow to the entire Heavenly Court Dynasty!"
"In that case, do as you see fit!" Hei Yan waved his hand. As the Third Prince of the Hell Dynasty, he already held considerable power. If he handled this matter well, his standing within the Hell Dynasty would surely rise. At that point, he would be favored by the populace, and in the near future, he could lead the unification of the entire Hell Dynasty and then march on the Heavenly Court. This was his most cherished ambition.
Simultaneously, the Black Lotus Envoy nodded slightly. Although he appeared loyal to Hei Yan, he secretly served another master. However, to survive in the Hell Dynasty, one had to leverage the power of others. The Black Lotus Envoy was no different, which was why he possessed such unparalleled resources within the Hell Dynasty.
"According to the projected itinerary, that brat will arrive at the capital tonight. If my guess is right, we might make our move tonight!" the Black Lotus Envoy stated again. "Your Highness, would you care to witness it? Let's see how strong this Heavenly Court's Northwest King truly is."
"I've heard that the Northwest King, despite his young age, already controls the Northwest region. If that's the case, I am indeed curious to witness it!" Hei Yan shrugged slightly, his gaze sharpening.
The Black Lotus Envoy bowed respectfully, a smile gracing his lips. This was precisely what he had hoped for.
At the same time, Lu Fan's figure arrived at the capital. Within the capital were the experts of the capital dynasty. Rescuing someone here would not be an easy task. Fortunately, Lu Fan had concealed his aura, so no one knew he was from the Heavenly Court. Otherwise, he would likely not have been able to enter the capital, let alone rescue anyone.
He entered a tavern and sat down. Conversations buzzed around him, with much discussion about the Northwest Prince. They were well aware that by controlling the prince, the Hell Dynasty held the lifeline of the Heavenly Court Dynasty. If they were to attack the Heavenly Court Dynasty one day, they would possess a significant advantage.
"I wonder where the Northwest Prince is being held. I never imagined the Black Lotus Envoy was so formidable, to be able to capture even the First Prince of the Heavenly Court Dynasty. It seems the Heavenly Court Dynasty is nothing special!"
"Who says it isn't! I thought they were supposed to be powerful, but it's all just an illusion!"
The conversations continued, and the people were filled with confidence regarding the matter. With the Northwest Prince captured, their confidence soared, and they paid no heed to the people of the Heavenly Court Dynasty.
Lu Fan stood silently, listening to the discussions, not rushing to act. He was waiting for the opportune moment. He did not know where the Northwest Prince was being held, making the rescue no easy feat.
"Besides the eighteen levels of hell, where else could he be imprisoned!"
"That's for certain. The eighteen levels of hell are formed by eighteen formations, making it our Hell Dynasty's most formidable dungeon. Even experts who trespass cannot escape!"
"Indeed, indeed. Within the eighteen levels of hell, there are numerous guards. No one dares to challenge them! Therefore, imprisoning him there is likely the safest option!"
The crowd chattered, placing great importance on this matter. Lu Fan's brow furrowed slightly. If he was indeed in the eighteen levels of hell, it would be quite challenging for him. After all, he was not very familiar with the Hell Dynasty. If he rashly intruded into the inner workings of the Hell Dynasty, he might perish there. In that case, he would fail to rescue the person and lose his own life, which would be a considerable loss. Lu Fan certainly did not wish for such a scenario.
After leaving the tavern, Lu Fan intended to investigate the eighteen levels of hell, as he was unsure of the situation. However, after only a few steps, Lu Fan felt a push from behind. He glanced back and saw a man smiling as he handed Lu Fan a slip of paper.
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