"You are right. While I am a good emperor, I am not a good father!" the Heavenly Emperor said with a wry smile. "However, what Beixi has done has severely violated the laws of the Heavenly Court. If he is allowed to act recklessly, the Heavenly Court will surely be criticized!"
"If that is the case, why are you so conflicted, Your Majesty?"
Lu Fan smiled and said, "Could it be that Your Majesty has already made up his mind? If there is anything you need help with, I will naturally not shirk my duty!"
"I want to abolish his cultivation and secretly transfer him away, making him an ordinary person!" the Heavenly Emperor stated directly. "However, I must provide an explanation to the many people of the Heavenly Dynasty!"
"With Your Majesty's abilities, creating a false impression should not be difficult!" Lu Fan smiled slightly. "The reason Your Majesty is telling me this is likely because you want me to take the Eldest Prince to the Northwest, to let him become an ordinary citizen, right?"
"You understand me best!" The Heavenly Emperor smiled instantly. "This is indeed my intention. Only in this way can I save his life. No matter what, he is my son, and how could I let him truly die!"
"I naturally understand that!"
Lu Fan nodded. "Your Majesty, please rest assured. Leave this matter to me, and I will ensure the Eldest Prince's safety!"
"Then I will trouble you!" The Heavenly Emperor nodded and looked at Lu Fan. "I see your aura has been steadily climbing. Have you reached the peak of the Martial Emperor realm?"
"Your Majesty indeed has a discerning eye!"
Lu Fan cupped his fists. "My realm has indeed improved rapidly, but in these long years, breaking through to the Martial Emperor realm is still extremely difficult!"
"With your talent, if you reach the peak of the Martial Emperor, you should be able to contend with the Immortal Emperor realm!"
The Heavenly Emperor nodded. "When you go to the Northwest this time, be extremely careful. The Black Lotus Envoy of the Hell Dynasty is an expert at the Immortal Emperor realm. This is what worries me the most!"
"Immortal Emperor realm?"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, his expression also becoming solemn. He knew very well how powerful the Immortal Emperor realm was. Even the Ninth Prince was barely at the Immortal Emperor realm, which showed the gravity of the situation.
"However, you don't need to worry too much. After my deterrence, the Black Lotus Envoy will certainly not dare to act recklessly!" the Heavenly Emperor stated directly. "Moreover, he does not know that the Eldest Prince has been taken away by you!"
"Your Majesty need not worry. If the Black Lotus Envoy truly makes a move against me, I will naturally not let him have his way!"
Lu Fan cupped his fists, his expression even more placid.
After leaving the imperial palace, Lu Fan returned to the Northwest King's mansion. Inside the mansion, Beicheng was drinking alone, looking dejected and filled with melancholy about the events that were about to unfold.
"What's wrong? You don't look very happy?"
Lu Fan walked over and looked at Beicheng. "Tell me, why is Father so heartless? Big Brother is his own son, and he wants to kill him!"
"The Heavenly Emperor is also helpless. Perhaps he doesn't want to do this!"
Lu Fan gave a wry smile. "You don't need to blame him too much. After all, he is not only your father but also the ruler of the entire Heavenly Dynasty. If he doesn't manage this matter, how can he govern the Heavenly Court in the future!"
"But..."
Beicheng's words faltered, and he became stiff. Perhaps Lu Fan was right, but he still felt a sense of helplessness, and the situation had a significant impact on him. Su Dan Novel Network
"Actually, you don't need to be too sad. The Heavenly Emperor is not that heartless!" Lu Fan smiled. "According to the Heavenly Emperor's instructions, the Eldest Prince's cultivation has been abolished, and he has become an ordinary person. He is preparing to be taken back to the Northwest by me, and his life will be saved then!"
Upon hearing this, Beicheng was slightly surprised. "Is that true? Why haven't I received any news?"
"Do you think I would lie to you!" Lu Fan rolled his eyes. "The Heavenly Emperor said it himself, so it's naturally not false. Besides, don't you believe what I say!"
"I naturally believe you!" Beicheng instantly became happy. "So, you all had this prepared long ago!"
"It wasn't me who prepared it, but the Heavenly Emperor. After all, he is your father!" Lu Fan stated directly. "If not for that, such a thing wouldn't have happened!"
"I see!" Beicheng nodded slightly, his mood instantly brightening. If it were truly as Lu Fan said, it would be the best possible outcome.
"So, has everything been resolved? Are we returning to the Northwest?"
At this moment, Prince Bai Xi appeared and came into Lu Fan's courtyard. He then picked up the wine pot and began to drink silently.
"That's right, it's resolved!"
Lu Fan nodded. "I really didn't expect things to turn out this way!"
"It's understandable that Father is unwilling to act against Big Brother!" Prince Bai Xi smiled. "However, if this matter is only spread among us, it might not be a good thing for the entire royal family!"
"What do you mean by that?" Beicheng frowned. "Why do I not understand? Fourth Brother, your words seem to suggest you don't wish Big Brother well!"
"The law has its regulations, and it shouldn't be like this!" Bai Xi stated directly. "It's just that I am not the Heavenly Emperor and cannot control everything, otherwise, I wouldn't let such a thing happen!"
"Fourth Prince, it's better to speak with caution!"
Lu Fan interjected. "If the Heavenly Emperor hears this, it won't be good for you!"
The Fourth Prince nodded slightly, a smile appearing at the corner of his lips. Although he was gossiping, it was not something he could control, so he did not pay too much attention to this matter.
"We are about to return to the Northwest. I wonder when we will return to the Imperial Capital!" Lu Fan said with a smile. "Let's have a drink!"
"I was thinking the same thing!" Bai Xi nodded. "Why don't we go to the Hundred Flowers Pavilion? I know many girls there, and I'm sure you'll find someone you like!"
"That kind of place might not be very good!" Beicheng shook his head. "If Father finds out, there will likely be another lecture."
"I don't mind, as I use the identity of Young Master Hua!"
Bai Xi smiled instantly. "In all these years, no one has known that I was pretending. Only you few do!"
"This is all thanks to the Northwest King, otherwise, even I would have been kept in the dark!" Beicheng suddenly laughed. "But speaking of which, things have reached this point, and it serves as a warning to us. We cannot act too recklessly, or it will lead to a dead end!"
With these words, Lu Fan nodded solemnly, his expression also somewhat grave. He had experienced much along this journey, and he wondered where the supreme dao truly lay.