In a fleeting moment, Lu Fan’s figure appeared within the valley. His gaze swept over the other individuals present, his expression one of cold indifference.
“Who are you?”
A man in black spoke, his voice tinged with caution as he regarded Lu Fan. Lu Fan’s sudden appearance had caught them all by surprise.
Lu Fan offered no words. In an instant, a stream of light surged towards the man in black.
*Boom...*
With a resounding boom, the man in black was sent flying backward. The numerous slaves of the Heavenly Court Dynasty watched, uncertain of what had transpired.
Lu Fan, however, wasted no time. In the blink of an eye, he dispelled the valley’s restrictive formations.
“You are now free. Leave this place as quickly as possible!” Lu Fan declared. “Return to the Heavenly Court Dynasty. There are experts who will protect you there!”
The assembled people were stunned by his words. They scrambled to flee towards the outside. They had been captured for so long that they had lost count of the exact moment of their abduction. Now, regaining their freedom felt like a rebirth.
“Benefactor, what is your name?” a Heavenly Court slave inquired, 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 turmoil, not somewhere you should linger!”
“Thank you, King Northwest!” the slaves nodded earnestly, their faces alight with joy. To learn that Lu Fan was the Northwest King was a significant revelation. In their experience, they had never encountered such a high-ranking official from the Heavenly Court Dynasty, and today was indeed an eye-opener.
Meanwhile, Lu Fan had already departed the valley, making his way towards the capital of the Hell Dynasty. His primary objective for coming to the Hell Dynasty was to rescue the Eldest Prince. If he failed in this mission, Lu Fan felt he would have no face to meet the Heavenly Emperor.
Not long after, a piece of news reached the Hell Dynasty’s imperial capital. Within the city, the Black Lotus Envoy stood with an increasingly cold expression. Several men knelt beside him, appearing flustered.
“Black Lotus Envoy, that person seems to be from the Heavenly Court. He released so many 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 likely here for the Northwest King!”
“In that case, let him come and never return!” A young man beside them sneered, a playful yet sinister glint in his eyes.
“Your Highness, Third Prince, this person is the Northwest King and holds great importance for the Heavenly Court Dynasty!” the Black Lotus Envoy said smoothly. “Capturing him could be a significant blow to the entire Heavenly Court Dynasty.”
“In that case, do as you see fit!” Black Yan waved his hand. As the Third Prince of the Hell Dynasty, he already held considerable power. If he handled this matter successfully, his standing within the Hell Dynasty would undoubtedly soar. At that time, he would be the people’s choice to lead the unification of the entire Hell Dynasty and march on the Heavenly Court in the future. This was always his most cherished aspiration.
Concurrently, the Black Lotus Envoy nodded slightly. Although he appeared loyal to Black Yan on the surface, he harbored a different master in his heart. However, to survive in the Hell Dynasty, one had to rely on the strength of others. The Black Lotus Envoy was no different, otherwise, he would not possess such immense resources within the Hell Dynasty.
“According to the estimated timeline, that fellow should arrive at the capital tonight. If my calculations are correct, we might make our move tonight!” the Black Lotus Envoy added. “Your Highness, would you care to observe? Let’s see the strength of the Heavenly Court’s Northwest King.”
“I have heard that this Northwest King controls the Northwest region at such a young age. If that’s the case, I am indeed curious to witness it!” Black Yan shrugged slightly, his gaze sharpening. The Black Lotus Envoy bowed respectfully, a smile gracing his lips. This was precisely what he desired.
At the same time, Lu Fan had arrived at the imperial capital. Within this capital were the formidable experts of the Imperial Dynasty, making the task of rescuing someone here no easy feat. Fortunately, Lu Fan had concealed his aura, so no one knew he was from the Heavenly Court. Otherwise, he likely wouldn’t have even been able to enter the capital, let alone rescue anyone.
Entering a tavern, Lu Fan took a seat. The surrounding chatter was filled with discussions, with many opinions voiced about the Northwest Prince. They were well aware that by controlling the prince of the Hell Dynasty, they controlled the lifeline of the Heavenly Court Dynasty. Should they ever launch an invasion against the Heavenly Court Dynasty, they would possess a significant advantage.
“I wonder where the Northwest Prince is being held. I truly didn’t expect the Black Lotus Envoy to be so formidable, even capturing the Eldest Prince of the Heavenly Court Dynasty. It seems the Heavenly Court Dynasty isn’t all that impressive!”
“Who’s to say otherwise! We initially thought they were powerful, but it was all an illusion!” The conversations continued, with everyone filled with confidence regarding the matter. With the Northwest Prince captured, their confidence was sky-high, and they paid no heed to anyone from the Heavenly Court Dynasty.
Lu Fan stood in place, listening silently, not making any hasty moves. He was waiting for the right moment. He didn’t know where the Northwest Prince was imprisoned, so rescuing him was not a simple task.
“Besides the eighteen layers of hell, where else could he be imprisoned?”
“That’s for certain. The eighteen layers of hell are composed of eighteen formations, making them our Hell Dynasty’s most powerful dungeon. Even experts who intrude have no means of escaping!”
“Indeed, indeed. Within the eighteen layers of hell, there are numerous guards. No one has the courage to face them! Therefore, imprisoning him there is likely the safest option!” The crowd chattered incessantly, placing great importance on this matter.
Lu Fan’s brow furrowed slightly. If the prince was indeed in the eighteen layers of hell, it would pose a considerable challenge for him. After all, he wasn’t very familiar with the Hell Dynasty. If he rashly infiltrated their inner workings, he might perish. In that case, failing to rescue the person and losing his own life would be a severe setback, something Lu Fan naturally wished to avoid.
Leaving the tavern, Lu Fan intended to head to the eighteen layers of hell to investigate, as he was unsure of the exact situation. However, after only a few steps, Lu Fan felt a push from behind. He glanced back to see a man smiling as he handed Lu Fan a piece of paper.
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