"Since that is the case, then do as I say!" Lu Fan nodded and said, "This matter is of great importance. If there is the slightest mistake, I fear we will all be left in this royal city!"
"My lord is the hope of the Sky Fire Pavilion. We will never allow you to be in a desperate situation," the Sky Fire Pavilion Master stated directly, "even if many of Sky Fire Pavilion's experts perish."
Lu Fan nodded slightly and said no more. The Sky Fire Pavilion Master's words stirred Han Feng, who was standing nearby. Lu Fan could not only command the Sky Fire Pavilion but even have them treat him in such a manner. He wondered what had gotten into them.
Just as they were talking, outside the royal city, powerful auras surged. Dozens of figures soared through the air, entering the royal mansion. Each of them exuded a terrifying presence, with everyone being at least at the Spirit Emperor realm.
"The Shadow Guard, they've actually returned!"
Han Feng frowned, "If that's the case, our actions will likely become even more troublesome!"
"With the addition of more than ten Spirit Emperor realm experts, it is indeed a bit troublesome."
Lu Fan nodded, "But it's not a major issue. As long as we have hostages, the people of the Eighth Prince's mansion will not dare to act rashly!"
"Even so, by offending the Eighth Prince's mansion, they likely will not let this matter rest," the Sky Fire Pavilion Master interjected.
"For now, we can only take it one step at a time. We cannot consider other matters."
Lu Fan shrugged. The Han family members were captured because of him, and he would never stand by and do nothing. Otherwise, how could he face Han Feng?
When the night was dark and the wind was high, the Sky Fire Pavilion Master went to the Eighth Prince's mansion alone. Lu Fan and the others went to the imperial prison. They knew very well that the night's operation was extremely dangerous. Breaking into the royal city's imperial prison was something that had never happened in the White Dragon Dynasty before, and it was about to unfold.
Upon arriving around the imperial prison, Lu Fan took a careful look and then ordered two elders to take action, eliminating all the forces outside the imperial prison. Only then did they swagger towards the imperial prison.
However, they knew very well that to be the imperial prison of the royal city, it must be heavily guarded. It was likely that terrifying experts were suppressing the imperial prison, otherwise, it would not be so calm.
After dealing with all the superficial guards, Lu Fan and the others entered the imperial prison. Just then, a white-haired old man appeared outside the imperial prison and blocked their path.
"You have quite the nerve to dare intrude upon the imperial prison."
The white-haired old man narrowed his eyes, "Leave quickly, and perhaps you can still save your lives!"
"Senior, I believe you are not from the Prince's mansion, so why bother serving them," Lu Fan said, "My friends are in the imperial prison, so I must rescue them. I hope you can grant us passage."
"The Prince's mansion has been kind to me, and I must repay them," the white-haired old man stated, "Since I am guarding the imperial prison, I will never let you succeed. If you are wise, you will leave, otherwise, you will be buried here!"
"Xiao Fan, this old man is not simple!"
Long Yi's expression changed, and his demeanor became serious. "If we confront him head-on, I fear we will suffer losses."
"No matter!"
Lu Fan waved his hand, "I'd like to see just how powerful this old man is, to dare to speak so arrogantly and not take us seriously at all."
At that very moment, Lu Fan's figure soared into the sky, his expression filled with coldness.
Seeing this, the white-haired old man instantly narrowed his eyes. "Young as you are, to possess such strength, your talent is indeed good. However, since that is the case, why do you insist on dying here for nothing."
"Old man, don't spout so much nonsense. I know your strength is extraordinary, but we must enter the imperial prison. No one can stop us," Lu Fan said coldly. "Since you insist on blocking us, then I can only make you disappear forever."
The white-haired old man chuckled, and his figure soared into the air, a powerful battle intent emanating from him. He had been guarding the imperial prison for so many years, and he had never been threatened like this. How could he accept it now?
"You all enter the imperial prison and rescue the people!" Lu Fan looked at Han Feng and the others.
"But..."
Han Feng frowned slightly, his concern evident. The aura of this white-haired old man was so formidable that even Spirit Emperor realm experts might not be able to withstand his attacks. If anything were to happen to Lu Fan, how could he bear it?
"There are no more 'buts'!"
Lu Fan said coldly, "There will be a bloody battle today!"
Han Feng nodded solemnly and then stepped towards the imperial prison. He knew very well that the imperial prison would be exceptionally dangerous, and any slight misstep would be beyond his responsibility.
After Han Feng and the others left, Lu Fan turned to the white-haired old man. "Spirit Sovereign realm, what formidable cultivation. However, even so, I am not afraid."
"Although you are merely a Spirit Emperor, the aura you emanate is something even I cannot match," the white-haired old man frowned. "How did you achieve this?"
"Though I am a Spirit Emperor, I may not necessarily lose to a Spirit Sovereign," Lu Fan sneered. "Senior, perhaps it would be best if we did not fight, lest we harm our harmony."
As Lu Fan's words fell, a ball of flame instantly appeared in his palm. This flame looked quite dazzling, causing people to retreat continuously.
"Sacred Fire!" The white-haired old man exclaimed, looking at Lu Fan again. "I did not expect you to control the Sacred Fire. You truly impress me."
"If I didn't have some ability, how would I dare come to this imperial prison!"
Lu Fan stated directly, "As I said just now, as long as we don't fight, nothing will happen. What do you think, Senior?"
"Since I am guarding the imperial prison, I will never allow anyone to act recklessly within it," the white-haired old man's aura erupted fiercely. As a Spirit Sovereign realm expert, he would not compromise in any way.
Seeing the scene before him, Lu Fan's expression instantly turned grim. He knew that this white-haired old man would not back down and would inevitably fight him. In this case, he had to reveal his trump card, otherwise, how could he deal with a Spirit Sovereign realm expert?
At that very moment, two balls of flame appeared in Lu Fan's hands. One was blindingly white, and the other was a strange bluish-green color.
The white-haired old man looked grave. He had not paid much attention to Lu Fan initially, but the means Lu Fan displayed were enough to make him extremely wary, as the Sacred Fire was no ordinary item.
Meanwhile, in the Eighth Prince's mansion, everyone clearly felt that something was amiss and looked towards the imperial prison. Many experts from the Shadow Guard team also emerged, not daring to be negligent. Although they were the personal guards of the Eighth Prince's mansion, they would naturally not stand idly by. Anyone who dared to act presumptuously would pay the price.