"You're mad, you're truly mad!"
Hei Tie shook his head, his heart filled with unwillingness. He never imagined his third brother would go to such lengths.
"I'm not mad, it's you, Elder Brother, who is truly unclear!"
Hei Yan shook his head. "As long as we can seize the Heavenly Court Dynasty, we will gain resources without compensation. This is a rare opportunity, don't you know, Elder Brother!"
"I know, but to deal with the Heavenly Court, the Hell Dynasty will suffer heavy losses. In the end, it's possible we'll both be injured and perish!" Hei Tie said with a serious expression.
"Our Hell Dynasty has never feared death!" Hei Yan smiled. "We also have the bravest warriors who will carry our beliefs and march towards victory!"
Hei Tie's expression changed. He wanted to undo the mystic formation again, but unfortunately, he had no way to do so.
Prince Bei Xi sat on the ground, his face full of helplessness. He had already given up all hope of survival. His cultivation had been crippled, and he had hoped to eke out an existence, but it seemed the Hell Dynasty would not give him this chance.
"As a prince of the Heavenly Court Dynasty, you should have some backbone, even in death!" Lu Fan spoke.
"Stop pretending. What's the point of pretending at a time like this?"
Bei Xi shook his head. "What's the use of backbone when your life is at stake? Can backbone be eaten?"
Lu Fan stood frozen, a bitter smile appearing on his face. Bei Xi's expression filled him with a sense of sorrow.
However, just as the situation became tense, the formation on Shili Slope suddenly shook. No one knew what had happened, but it looked precarious, and the entire Shili Slope became chaotic.
"What's going on? Why are there such terrifying energy fluctuations around? Who is controlling the surrounding formations!"
Envoy Hei Lian exclaimed, his face turning ugly. He could clearly feel the formation's energy growing stronger. Moreover, he didn't know who had altered the formation's path, which had now directly trapped them.
Lu Fan and Bei Xi were slightly stunned and at a loss. The formation that had originally confined them had, in a turn of events, trapped Envoy Hei Lian and the others. It was as if a switch had been made, catching them off guard.
"What are you waiting for? Leave!"
Daoist Wu De's voice rang out, sounding somewhat urgent.
Seeing this shifty-eyed Daoist, Lu Fan was somewhat amazed. He had initially thought the Daoist was useless, but he hadn't expected him to have such a trick up his sleeve, which opened his eyes.
"You Daoist, you truly don't know your place, daring to act so outrageously in the territory of the Hell Dynasty!"
Hei Yan said coldly, his aura imposing, filled with anger.
Facing these words, Daoist Wu De remained unfazed, a cold smile on his lips. "I suggest you stop your blabbering. If it weren't for your strength making you difficult to deal with, I would kill you all one by one right now!"
Hei Yan's face instantly turned ashen. He hadn't expected this Daoist Wu De to dare threaten him.
Lu Fan and Bei Xi did not hesitate, quickly leaving with Daoist Wu De, their expressions grave. They knew very well that this matter was of great importance, and if they couldn't leave in time, they might become cannon fodder.
Watching Lu Fan and the others depart, Hei Tie finally felt relieved. This was for the best.
Not long after, Lu Fan and Daoist Wu De reached the border and directly crossed the River of Darkness, arriving in the Heavenly Court territory.
Breathing the air of the Heavenly Court territory, Bei Xi felt much more invigorated. He was extremely excited to return to his homeland, feeling so happy.
"I truly didn't expect you, old Daoist, to be somewhat useful. If you hadn't appeared in time, this would have been a real trouble!" Lu Fan expressed his gratitude.
"Don't waste your breath, kid. By helping you this time, I've offended people from the Hell Dynasty, and they won't let me off easily. From now on, I'll probably have to wander the world and hide from them day and night. So, you owe me compensation!" Daoist Wu De said with a serious look.
"What do you need!" Lu Fan asked, feeling a bit helpless. Daoist Wu De's personality forced him to yield.
"I don't need much. Don't you have the Haotian Tower on you? I know very well. Just give it to me, and that's it!"
Daoist Wu De said with a smile, his words showing no hesitation.
Following these words, Lu Fan's brow furrowed slightly, a hint of displeasure appearing. "You old scoundrel, you weren't eyeing the Haotian Tower all along, which is why you came to my rescue?"
"What are you saying? I'm not that mercenary. But since the Haotian Tower is so good, lending it to me for a few days would be fine. You're not that stingy, are you?" Daoist Wu De spoke again.
"Lend it to you for a few days, and I probably won't get it back!" Lu Fan shook his head. "I can't give this to you!"
"Then you're too unrighteous, kid! I saved your lives, after all. It's just a small item, and you're unwilling to part with it!" Daoist Wu De said with dissatisfaction.
"What are you saying? This isn't a small item, it's an ancient divine artifact. You probably know that better than I do!" Lu Fan rolled his eyes. "It's not that easy to get an ancient divine artifact. Do you really think that just because I saved your life, I'll hand over an ancient divine artifact?"
"Ancient divine artifact?"
The old Daoist was slightly stunned, his eyes flashing with a green light. "It seems I wasn't mistaken. It really is an ancient divine artifact. You're not simple, kid! To have such a thing, it truly amazes me!"
"We'll meet again if fate allows! But regarding your kindness to me, I will remember it in my heart!" Lu Fan smiled slightly. "If I have time in the future, you can visit my Northwest Royal Manor. I will definitely entertain you well and will not neglect you!"
"You're too ungrateful, kid! I saved your life, and this is how you repay me!" The old Daoist cursed, a hint of coldness in his voice.
"Don't worry, I will never forget the life-saving grace. I will repay you in the future!" Lu Fan said, then directly left with Prince Bei Xi.
At the same time, Bei Xi also looked at Lu Fan. "I really didn't expect this! You're quite greedy for money. Someone saved your life, and you wouldn't even lend him the item for a few days. It wouldn't be damaged!"
"Once it's in his hands, it won't be easy to get it back!" Lu Fan shook his head. "But when did Prince Bei start caring about such things?"
"I'm just saying!" Prince Bei Xi waved his hand.