"Young man, this is the royal city, after all. Have you considered the consequences of being so unrestrained here?"
The white-haired elder slowly rose, his gaze fixed on Lu Fan, much like he was looking at the four others.
"I am well aware!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly. "But today's gamble will surely be mine to win!"
"What audacious words!"
The white-haired elder said coldly, "Haven't you noticed that countless experts have already arrived within the royal mansion? How can you possibly resist them!"
"They've arrived just in time. I was worried they wouldn't show up,"
Lu Fan sneered, a chilling darkness in his expression. Everything was proceeding according to his plan. With all the hidden guards of the Overlord's Mansion converging in this prison, the Heavenly Fire Pavilion Master would have an opportunity. As long as Bai Xi was held captive, even the Eighth Prince himself would have to tread carefully.
The white-haired elder wasted no more words. He unleashed a hidden incantation from his palm. This incantation was so obscure that any ordinary person who encountered it would face certain death.
Suddenly, the entire prison seemed to be enveloped by something, appearing immensely powerful.
Across the royal city, many experts cast their gazes towards the direction of the prison, wondering what had transpired.
The prison was a heavily guarded area of the royal mansion. Such a surge of power suggested a forceful jailbreak. If that were the case, it would be truly terrifying. One couldn't help but wonder who the audacious individual was, daring to act so recklessly within the royal city.
Numerous experts from the Shadow Guard were dispatched, moving like phantoms through the streets of the royal city. Onlookers quickly retreated, daring not to obstruct them, lest they incur the wrath of the Shadow Guard.
Two streams of flames erupted from Lu Fan's hands, surging towards the white-haired elder. However, the elder was exceptionally powerful. As a Spiritual Venerable realm expert, he would not be easily contained by Lu Fan's attacks.
After several exchanges, both figures moved back and forth. The white-haired elder dared not engage Lu Fan in an all-out battle, and Lu Fan also held back some of his strength.
His primary objective today was to escort the Han family members away, not to fight to the death here. Even if he were to fight to the death, with his two Sacred Fires, Lu Fan was not necessarily a match for a Spiritual Venerable realm expert. He was quite clear about this.
"Who dares to trespass into the royal city!"
A chilling voice echoed as the Captain of the Shadow Guard arrived, bearing an unstoppable momentum. Although his aura was not as potent as the white-haired elder's, his strength was not to be underestimated.
Seeing the arrival of so many Shadow Guards, Lu Fan let out a cold laugh. Since the Shadow Guard had appeared, he surmised that the royal mansion's security would not be as tight. As long as the Heavenly Fire Pavilion Master succeeded in capturing the Eighth Prince's heir, their escape today would not be difficult.
The entire royal city had entered a state of high alert. Countless experts were flooding towards the prison, their numbers appearing to be endless.
This was the royal city of the Eighth Prince's domain, a place teeming with experts. Anyone who dared to intrude would undoubtedly pay the price.
Meanwhile, within the prison, Han Feng, leading the Han family members, had already departed. However, they were surrounded by a Spirit Emperor realm expert, and with their weak strength, they were incapable of resisting.
"Elders, protect the Han family members!"
Lu Fan commanded, his gaze sharpening. Since they had already made their move, they could not allow the Han family members to suffer any harm.
The others nodded slightly, not daring to be negligent. In the blink of an eye, they surrounded the Han family members, and they would obey Lu Fan's orders without question.
"You overestimate yourselves, daring to cause trouble in the royal city!"
The Shadow Guard's expression was cold. He had commanded the Shadow Guard for so many years and had never encountered such an arrogant individual.
"Shadow Guard, do not be careless!"
The white-haired elder spoke, "He controls Sacred Fire; he is likely not simple!"
"Elder Yun, rest assured. I have managed the Shadow Guard for many years and naturally know where to draw the line!"
The Shadow Guard nodded slightly and then vanished into the void. His greatest skill was assassination, and with such an opportunity, he would not easily let it pass.
Sensing the killing intent around him, Lu Fan frowned. Dealing with the white-haired elder before him was already extremely taxing. Now, he had to face this hidden individual. He dared not be careless.
"The Eighth Prince's heir is in my hands. Let no one make a move!"
A powerful aura surged forth as the Heavenly Fire Pavilion Master, holding Bai Xi captive, arrived before them.
"Young Master!"
Elder Yun and the Shadow Guard exclaimed in shock, never expecting Lu Fan and his companions to be so brazen as to lay hands on the Eighth Prince's heir.
"You've finally arrived!"
Lu Fan glanced at the Heavenly Fire Pavilion Master. If he hadn't arrived any sooner, Lu Fan feared he wouldn't have been able to hold on.
"The Eighth Prince's Mansion is heavily guarded, which is why I was delayed,"
The Heavenly Fire Pavilion Master stammered. Lu Fan, however, didn't mind; as long as the person arrived, the matter could be resolved.
"You have quite the nerve to attack the Young Master!"
Elder Yun spoke coldly, "If he suffers any harm, it is not something you can afford to bear!"
"Enough nonsense. If you want him to live, clear the path!"
Lu Fan said sternly, "Otherwise, I will show no mercy!"
Elder Yun and the Shadow Guard's expressions shifted as they became unsure of what to do.
The Eighth Prince was not currently in the royal city. If anything were to happen to the heir, even they would not be able to escape severe consequences.
"Let's talk calmly!"
The Shadow Guard chuckled softly, "As long as you release the Young Master, we will not trouble you!"
"What, do you take us for fools?"
Lu Fan sneered, approaching Bai Xi. "Tell them all to step back, or your life will be forfeit!"
"Step back! Everyone, step back!"
Bai Xi quickly shouted. Although he was a bit foolish, he was remarkably shrewd when his life was at stake.
"Young Master, these individuals have trespassed into the royal city; it is a capital offense!"
Elder Yun stated, "They cannot be allowed to leave so easily!"
"I am the Young Master of the royal city. Are you not even listening to me anymore?"
Bai Xi roared, glaring at Elder Yun and the others.
Elder Yun frowned slightly. Although the person before him was the heir, he didn't pay him much mind. He was merely a fool, and Elder Yun would not take him seriously.
"Elder Yun, while this Bai Xi is a fool, he is the Prince's favorite heir. If anything were to happen to him, we would be unable to bear the responsibility!" the Shadow Guard reminded him.
"Since that is the case, we can only do as they say and let them leave the royal city!"
Elder Yun declared. Although reluctant, he understood the current situation.
"With me in your hands, they dare not act rashly!"
Bai Xi spoke, "But I hope you will honor your promise and not harm me after we leave the royal city!"
Lu Fan expressed a slight surprise, looking at Bai Xi. "Your words are so sharp. It seems the rumors are not true; the Bai Xi heir is not foolish!"
"If I want to survive in the royal mansion, how could I have lived to this day without possessing such means!" Bai Xi chuckled.