"Are you all heavenly generals, willing to become lackeys for the Northwest County Lord?"
Lu Fan looked at the experts from the Northwest County Prefecture, his words carrying significant weight. If he could win them over, the Northwest County Lord would be isolated, and dealing with him would not be difficult.
The experts from the Northwest County Prefecture exchanged glances. Lu Fan's words stirred something within them. Logically, they were people of the Heavenly Court and shouldn't be serving the Northwest County Lord. However, they were also subordinates of the Northwest County Lord and were bound to obey his commands.
"We are loyal only to the Northwest County Lord. Others are not within our consideration!"
The experts from the Northwest County Prefecture declared without reservation, their powerful auras radiating. While they might not have known their future fate, they knew they couldn't betray the Northwest County Lord.
Boom…
Suddenly, a massive collision resounded. The Northwest County Lord was violently thrown back, blood trickling from his lips. He hadn't anticipated that Elder Bei's strength had reached such a terrifying level.
"You are no match for me. Surrender now!"
Elder Bei's voice was chilling, exuding a powerful aura.
"So what if I am not your match!"
The Northwest County Lord sneered. "Do you think you can kill me today?"
"Why not?"
Elder Bei's eyes held a faint chill as he spoke coldly, his brow furrowed. He had a nagging feeling that the person before him had more in his words.
"I am immortal. Not just you, even the Ninth Prince couldn't do anything to me!"
The Northwest County Lord's expression was indifferent, laced with arrogance, as if it were ingrained in his very being.
"Immortal?"
Elder Bei let out a sneer, showing utter disdain. It was as if he didn't take the claim seriously at all.
"Elder Bei, why waste words with him? Kill him and leave him no chance!"
The North County Lord interjected. He didn't think highly of such a character. As a county lord of the Royal City, he was naturally extraordinary.
Elder Bei nodded slightly, saying no more. A stream of light shot from his palm, aimed at the Northwest County Lord's vital points, his gaze indifferent.
As the stream of light struck, the Northwest County Lord's figure began to fade, eventually transforming into a silhouette of light, but he didn't seem to be completely dead.
"What is this?"
The North County Lord was stunned. The others were also bewildered, staring at the familiar yet terrifying silhouette of light before them, utterly at a loss.
"Hellfire!"
Elder Bei's voice was hoarse, his eyes blazing with fury, as if he wanted to crush the person before him.
"Hellfire!"
The North County Lord's expression shifted. As a member of the dynasty, he understood Hellfire, but he had never witnessed it, only read about it in ancient texts.
"I told you earlier, you can't kill me!"
The Northwest County Lord sneered, his arrogance undiminished even as a silhouette of light.
"I never expected you to defect to the Hell Dynasty!"
Elder Bei spoke coldly. "Has your soul been hidden in the Hell Dynasty all along?"
"You are mistaken. I was never part of the Heavenly Dynasty!"
The Northwest County Lord laughed heartily. "In the near future, the Hell Dynasty will conquer this place and annex everything here. You are merely sacrifices!"
His laughter echoed, sending tremors through the hearts of those present, clearly surprised that the name of hell was being mentioned again.
"I never imagined that this Northwest County Prefecture was controlled by people from the Hell Dynasty. If it had gone undiscovered, wouldn't there be many infiltrators from the Hell Dynasty within the Heavenly Dynasty?"
Liu Ruyan spoke, her expression growing solemn. The events of the day had deeply affected her.
"That won't happen. It's not that easy to infiltrate the Heavenly Dynasty!"
Elder Bei shook his head. "He must have used some special means!"
As he spoke, Liu Ruyan's brows furrowed, her expression fluctuating slightly. This matter had also had a significant impact on her.
"No matter what dynasty he belongs to, we must eradicate him completely!"
The North County Lord stated directly. "Elder Bei, can people of hell truly be immortal?"
"Not exactly!"
Elder Bei shook his head. "People of hell have what is called a soul lamp. As long as their soul lamp can be destroyed, they can naturally be killed. However, their soul lamps are usually kept in the Hell Dynasty, making it difficult to kill them."
The North County Lord nodded, his expression also somewhat stirred. Everything that had happened today had given him much to contemplate. At least in his view, the Heavenly Dynasty was not the true ruler. In the celestial realm, there might be forces that could make the Heavenly Court wary.
"Where do you plan to go next?"
The North County Lord looked at Lu Fan and his companions, his gaze serious.
"Since the Northwest County Lord has been dealt with, we naturally intend to focus on cultivation!"
Lu Fan said softly. He had traveled all this way specifically to deal with the Northwest County Prefecture. Although the Northwest County Lord was not dead, the entire Northwest County had at least become peaceful.
"Within the Heavenly Court, there is a place to enhance one's cultivation. Are you interested?"
The North County Lord smiled faintly, his tone earnest. He himself was only one step away from becoming a Martial Emperor and was preparing to find an opportunity to break through.
"What place?"
Lin Fan's interest was instantly piqued. He had no objections to any place that could enhance his cultivation.
"The Heavenly Road in the Imperial Capital!"
The North County Lord stated directly. "The Heavenly Road is the path to the Divine Realm. Legend has it that if one continues upwards along the Heavenly Road, they can reach the ancient Divine Realm!"
"Divine Realm?"
Lu Fan was slightly taken aback, finding it somewhat unbelievable. In his understanding, the Divine Realm was merely a legend, and the Immortal Realm was the pinnacle of cultivation.
"Don't disbelieve. Even the Lord of the Heavenly Court cannot ascend the Heavenly Road!"
The North County Lord stated. "Moreover, traveling the Heavenly Road allows one to receive the baptism of the Great Dao and simultaneously enhance their cultivation!"
Lu Fan hesitated for a moment before smiling. "Since the County Lord has said so, we will accompany the County Lord to the Imperial Capital!"
The North County Lord nodded solemnly, a hint of joy in his heart. He had been worried that Lu Fan might refuse.
In truth, he felt rather lonely traveling alone. Having company would make life more interesting.
"County Lord, aren't you returning to the Royal City?" Elder Bei's brow furrowed. He had only received orders to eliminate Long Bei, and knew nothing else.
"Naturally, I am not returning!"
The North County Lord stated directly. "When you return, inform my father about it!"
"But....."
Elder Bei frowned. "The County Lord's safety is paramount. If anything were to happen, how would I explain it to the Prince!"
"I have made my decision. There is no need to say more!" The North County Lord's voice was indifferent.