The mansion of the city lord was filled with a sense of impending doom. Everyone knew that the Sima family patriarch and Steward Zhao were Emperor Wu. If a fight were to break out, it would be uncontrollable, and they would all be affected.
Not long after, the entire sky above Tian Shang City was filled with the sounds of clashing, drawing the attention of many.
At the same time, Lu Fan and his group had just exited the passage. Looking at the powerful auras surging within Tian Shang City from a distance, they couldn't help but frown.
"They've actually started fighting!" Ling'er murmured, "With his strength, he's probably no match for those two!"
"But if we go back now, we can't do anything!" Zhao Xue shook her head. "He might have already exposed our location. We need to leave here quickly. Liu Ruyan is the City Lord of Tian Shang City, so there shouldn't be any problem!"
"Whether there's a problem or not, we must leave!" Lu Fan's voice was heavy. "Now that we don't have the protection of the Haotian Tower, if we encounter an Emperor Wu level expert, the few of us will likely not be able to resist."
Ling'er and Zhao Xue both nodded, not daring to delay. They hurried forward, not daring to be negligent. With things having reached this point, the only thing they could do was to leave this place. Once they reached the imperial capital, they could reveal everything and let the experts of the Heavenly Court Dynasty deal with these people.
At the same time, within Tian Shang City, Liu Ruyan was constantly retreating, struggling to cope. Although he was an Emperor Wu level expert, Steward Zhao was also one, and his strength was even greater than his. This made it quite difficult for him to escape.
"Patriarch Sima, why haven't you made a move yet!"
Steward Zhao narrowed his eyes, his voice even hoarser. They seemed to have already made arrangements, otherwise, they wouldn't have been so coordinated.
Patriarch Sima did not hesitate. He leaped into the air, exuding an aura that filled the entire Tian Shang City.
Seeing two Emperor Wu level experts, Liu Ruyan's expression turned solemn. Even though he was also an Emperor Wu, facing two powerful enemies, he still felt somewhat overwhelmed. If he was not careful, he might even lose his life.
"Today, you are likely trapped. To lose your life for an unrelated person is a grave mistake!"
Patriarch Sima sneered, "It's a pity that things have come to this, and you can't possibly go against the heavens!"
"What a joke. Do you really think I'm under your control?" Liu Ruyan sneered, "If that's the case, then you are gravely mistaken!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Ruyan unleashed his peculiar movement technique and disappeared from Tian Shang City in an instant. His voice echoed throughout the city, "I will report today's events to the Dynasty. At that time, you will not be able to escape responsibility!"
Following this voice, Steward Zhao's face turned ugly. The reason he had made a move today was to kill in one blow, but he hadn't expected things to turn out this way, leaving him somewhat caught off guard.
"Damn it, he actually got away!"
Patriarch Sima shouted, his voice filled with anger. He hadn't expected Liu Ruyan to be so swift, disappearing without a trace in an instant.
"This is trouble. If he goes to the imperial capital and informs the Heavenly Court about this matter, I'm afraid the Northwest Prefecture will face severe consequences." Steward Zhao frowned.
"Steward Zhao, there's no need to worry too much. As long as we pursue them, we will definitely find them!"
Patriarch Sima spoke, "Now that this matter involves my Sima family, the Sima family will absolutely not show any leniency!"
Steward Zhao nodded slightly, his brow furrowed. The events of today had caught him off guard, and he regretted his impulsiveness in making a move against Liu Ruyan.
Dealing with Lu Fan and his group wouldn't take much effort, but dealing with Liu Ruyan was different. An Emperor Wu level expert, if he were to truly go to the imperial capital to lodge a complaint, it was not something they could bear.
Liu Ruyan, heavily wounded, flew through the air at extreme speed, not daring to delay. He knew very well that Steward Zhao and the others wanted him dead. If he were caught, his life would be in grave danger.
At the same time, Lu Fan and his group were also on the move. Having finally left Tian Shang City, they naturally wanted to quickly shake off the Sima family to avoid too much worry.
Whoosh...
At that very moment, a figure streaked across the sky, moving so fast that it was almost impossible to see.
"This aura is so familiar!"
Ling'er exclaimed in surprise, "Could it be Liu Ruyan?"
"It is indeed him!"
Lu Fan nodded, "I see his aura is very weak. He's probably been severely injured. I didn't expect the people of the Northwest Prefecture to be so reckless."
"What should we do now!"
Ling'er's eyes were heavy, and she was also worried. Even Liu Ruyan was so injured, and judging by his appearance, his life might be in danger.
"Follow him!"
Lu Fan said, then leaped forward, chasing after Liu Ruyan.
After a long while, Lu Fan finally saw a figure slowly descending in the sky, finally crashing into the grass, clearly having fainted.
When Lu Fan found him, he saw Liu Ruyan lying on the grass, with wounds all over his body.
"Such a dignified Emperor Wu level expert, to be so grievously injured!"
Lu Fan frowned, his expression also shifting slightly. He hadn't expected things to turn out so complicated.
Arriving in a wilderness, Lu Fan then channeled spiritual energy into Liu Ruyan. Liu Ruyan coughed a few times and then woke up. Seeing Lu Fan and his group, he felt slightly relieved.
"The dignified City Lord of Tian Shang City, to be injured like this!" Lu Fan said helplessly, "If I had known, you shouldn't have returned to Tian Shang City!"
"Boy, how did you offend them? If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be like this!" Liu Ruyan's face was pale, and he glanced at Lu Fan, "They hate you to the bone!"
"If there were no enmity, they wouldn't be chasing us for thousands of miles."
Lu Fan shrugged slightly, his gaze appearing indifferent, as if he also harbored some unspoken apprehension towards the Sima family's pursuit.
"This treasure of yours is not easy to obtain!"
Liu Ruyan said directly, "Now, because of this treasure, even I have been implicated. It's not a worthwhile deal."
"You saved my life, I'll save your life, and we'll be even!"
Lu Fan smiled and said, "Then can the Haotian Tower be returned to me?"
"Are you crazy, boy?"
Liu Ruyan's spiritual power surged within him. "Although I am seriously injured now, I am more than capable of dealing with you. Don't act rashly!"
"If we really wanted to force you, we would have done something while you were unconscious." Ling'er walked over, holding a roasted chicken.