As they were talking, a figure in black appeared not far away, stepping on a lotus flower, looking quite eerie.
The aura emanating from the lotus flower also made people fearful, and the figure kept retreating, feeling a sense of panic.
"Black Lotus Emissary!"
Lu Fan looked at the woman before him, his brows furrowing slightly. He had long heard from the Heavenly Emperor that this Black Lotus Emissary was very powerful, a strong cultivator at the Immortal Emperor realm. He hadn't expected her to appear here.
"Hand over Bei Xi, and you shall all live!" the Black Lotus Emissary said indifferently, her words carrying a chilling tone.
"Never! As the King of the Northwest, I will never compromise easily!" Lu Fan said coldly, "This is the territory of the Heavenly Dynasty. Isn't it highly inappropriate for you to be here?"
"What a joke. A mere Martial Emperor dares to be presumptuous before me?" the Black Lotus Emissary sneered, a surge of energy erupting around her, looking exceptionally fierce.
Seeing this scene, Lu Fan's gaze turned sharp, and he simultaneously stepped into the air, with an unparalleled aura, reaching out to grab the Black Lotus Emissary.
But in that instant, Lu Fan was violently repelled, blood seeping from the corner of his mouth. He hadn't expected the Black Lotus Emissary's strength to be so formidable; even a single move was enough to cause him pain.
"I truly didn't expect a mere Martial Emperor to be able to withstand my move!"
The Black Lotus Emissary looked at Lu Fan, her words becoming more pointed and tinged with confusion. Sudan Novel Network
"I also didn't expect the Hell Dynasty to be so arrogant, moving freely within my Heavenly Dynasty. It truly surprises me!" Lu Fan chuckled coldly, a chill in his voice.
"Within the Heavenly Dynasty, most are extremely selfish and ultimately cannot achieve greatness!" the Black Lotus Emissary shook her head. "Why must you serve the Heavenly Dynasty? If you were to go to the Hell Dynasty, with your talent and strength, you would undoubtedly receive better treatment. Moreover, in the near future, the Hell Dynasty will be within reach of the Heavenly Dynasty, and at that time, your prestige will soar!"
"Utterly ridiculous!"
Lu Fan fiercely summoned the Haotian Pagoda, his eyes becoming sharp as he channeled its divine might. This Haotian Pagoda was no ordinary object; it was an ancient divine artifact. With the Haotian Pagoda protecting him, Lu Fan naturally had no worries.
"Haotian Pagoda!"
Seeing this scene, the Black Lotus Emissary was shocked. She clearly hadn't expected Lu Fan to possess a divine artifact. This was no ordinary item. Even as a powerful cultivator at the Immortal Emperor realm, she dared not obstruct it casually, lest she perish instantly.
"You do have some insight!" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "This is indeed the Haotian Pagoda. Today, I shall see how you intend to take Prince Bei Xi from me!"
"You overestimate yourself!" the Black Lotus Emissary laughed instantly. "Even the Haotian Pagoda cannot stop me!"
In the blink of an eye, the Black Lotus Emissary struck again, reaching for Lu Fan. Although the Haotian Pagoda's power was immense, she could clearly sense that Lu Fan's current strength was not yet capable of truly activating it. This was her best opportunity.
Boom...
A massive collision sound echoed. Lu Fan's figure was violently pushed back, blood seeping from the corner of his mouth. He hadn't expected things to turn out this way, catching him off guard.
The Black Lotus Emissary also laughed instantly, "Even with an ancient divine artifact, what can you do!"
Lu Fan frowned. A powerful cultivator at the Immortal Emperor realm was ultimately beyond his ability to resist. In just a moment, he had been defeated, which was enough to show that he was utterly powerless against the Black Lotus Emissary.
"Don't entangle with him, quickly take me away!" Prince Bei Xi spoke, "Otherwise, if other Heavenly Dynasty experts arrive, it will be troublesome for you to leave!"
"He holds an ancient divine artifact, which is no ordinary item!"
A smile appeared on her lips, and the Black Lotus Emissary stepped towards Lu Fan again, showing no intention of leaving, seemingly determined to obtain the ancient divine artifact.
Bei Xi frowned. He hadn't expected the Black Lotus Emissary to be so direct, not even listening to his commands, and he felt a surge of anger.
At the same time, facing the Black Lotus Emissary's aggressive assault, Lu Fan was struggling to cope, his figure retreating steadily. Against an expert at the Immortal Emperor realm, he was ultimately unable to resist.
"If you die today, this ancient divine artifact will be mine!" the Black Lotus Emissary laughed, a black aura surrounding her, directly targeting Lu Fan's vital points.
But in that sudden moment, the Haotian Pagoda seemed to sense something, emitting an unparalleled beam of light that surged towards the Black Lotus Emissary. Where it passed, even space seemed to tremble.
Boom...
With a loud roar, the Black Lotus Emissary was violently repelled, blood seeping from the corner of her mouth. She had never imagined that this ancient divine artifact would protect its master, meaning it had already recognized Lu Fan, otherwise, it wouldn't have acted like this.
"An ancient divine artifact is no small matter. You won't gain any advantage by fighting him now!"
Bei Xi spoke, "Quickly take me away from this place, and we can make other plans later!"
The Black Lotus Emissary was somewhat unwilling, but it seemed she had no choice. She then took Prince Bei Xi and left directly, without any hesitation. The power of this ancient divine artifact was not something she could control.
At the same time, Lu Fan wanted to pursue, but found himself severely injured. Even if he caught up, he might not be able to bring Prince Bei Xi back.
Helplessly, Lu Fan had to find a hidden place to recover his injuries before making further plans.
After traveling tens of millions of kilometers, the Black Lotus Emissary finally brought Bei Xi to a forest. "Has your spiritual power been crippled?"
"That's right!" Bei Xi nodded. "It was all the Heavenly Emperor's doing. One day, I will make him pay the price!"
"You are truly pathetic! As the crown prince of the Heavenly Dynasty, to have fallen to this state!" the Black Lotus Emissary shook her head, a smile appearing on her lips.
"Are you mocking me?" Bei Xi looked at the Black Lotus Emissary, his gaze filled with anger. "You have great audacity to dare mock me!"
"Do you really think you are still the prince of the Heavenly Dynasty?" the Black Lotus Emissary sneered. "Only in my hands can you eke out an existence. Otherwise, you would be utterly worthless!"
"Black Lotus, don't forget, I have an agreement with the Hell Dynasty. You are to help me seize the position of Heavenly Emperor!" Bei Xi said.
"An agreement?" the Black Lotus Emissary said coldly. "Haven't you realized? You are of no use to our Hell Dynasty anymore!"
"So you are going back on your word?" Bei Xi asked coldly.
"You are mistaken. We never took it seriously. You were merely a pawn in my game!"
With a faint smile, the Black Lotus Emissary said indifferently.