"Deep within the River of Darkness lies a spring, from which I once passed. This is also the only route into the Hell Dynasty!"
Lu Fan spoke, "If I've guessed correctly, there must be people from the Hell Dynasty guarding that spring!"
"In that case, wouldn't our entering like this alert the people of the Hell Dynasty?" City Lord Yunhai frowned.
"Therefore, I will enter first and resolve them before you follow!"
Lu Fan stated directly, "Those who guard the spring must be quite powerful!"
Facing these words, City Lord Yunhai nodded hurriedly, not daring to be the slightest bit negligent.
After speaking, Lu Fan's figure vanished in an instant, stepping towards the spring.
"Will the commander-in-chief be alright?"
Several soldiers nearby spoke, feeling a sense of worry, as Lu Fan's solo entry might invite trouble.
"Since it is the commander-in-chief's order, we shall wait here!"
City Lord Yunhai said, placing his trust in Lu Fan, believing he wouldn't do anything without certainty.
Meanwhile, Lu Fan had arrived at the spring and, as he expected, found experts from the Hell Dynasty guarding it.
However, Lu Fan paid them no mind, as none of the dozen or so figures were of the Emperor Realm.
This meant he didn't need to be overly concerned.
In a flash, Lu Fan appeared before them, a smile on his face.
"Who are you? How dare you intrude upon the Hell Spring!"
A Hell expert spoke coldly, his gaze fixed on Lu Fan, radiating a chilling intensity.
"Allow me to introduce myself!"
Lu Fan shrugged slightly, "Commander-in-chief of the Heavenly Court Dynasty!"
"You dare impersonate the Heavenly Court's commander-in-chief?"
Everyone present burst into laughter, completely disregarding Lu Fan, perhaps seeing him as merely courting death.
"Take him down quickly!"
A general from the Hell Dynasty commanded. He was tasked with guarding the Hell Spring and could not afford any mishaps.
Regardless of who Lu Fan was, anyone entering the spring was to be eliminated, a direct order from Beicheng.
Several men immediately attacked, attempting to capture Lu Fan, but he easily evaded them, killing a few in the process.
Seeing that the situation was not in their favor, the others also attacked, not daring to hesitate.
They knew that if the spring were compromised, it would be a grave problem for them.
With this thought, they dared not delay any further.
The general, seeing the unfavorable turn of events, did not engage but watched from the side.
Moments later, his expression shifted dramatically. Lu Fan's aura had reached an exceptionally high realm; even he might not be able to defeat him.
With this realization, the general did not hesitate and quickly retreated into the Hell Dynasty.
The intrusion into the spring was indeed not a good omen for the Hell Dynasty.
Especially since the main forces of the Hell Dynasty were in Jiuzhou City, the discovery of the spring could spell disaster.
After resolving everyone, Lu Fan looked at the general, "You don't need to run. They are all dead. Now it's your turn!"
"Who are you, to be so audacious!"
The general's expression was cold, his gaze fixed on Lu Fan with vigilance. He knew that if the spring fell, he would be held accountable.
"Who I am is not important!"
Lu Fan shrugged, "What's important is that the Hell Dynasty will soon fall!"
"You... you intend to conquer the Hell Dynasty!"
The general's face contorted in shock. Without any delay, he unleashed his full spiritual power, intending to report back to the Hell Dynasty. Only then might things be reversed.
Unfortunately, Lu Fan appeared before him in an instant, a smile playing on his lips, "You are no match for me, so you cannot escape!"
"The Hell Dynasty is guarded by many experts. Do you truly believe you can conquer it alone?" the general retorted coldly.
"Behind me are a million troops, all surging into the Hell Dynasty. Even the Hell King's power, no matter how great, will turn to dust!"
Lu Fan chuckled faintly, his words carrying significant weight.
At these words, the general's face changed drastically. He had never imagined things would escalate to this point, making it almost incomprehensible.
With this thought, the general's aura surged, attempting to forcefully attack, but he only then discovered that his spiritual power had been sealed by Lu Fan.
"The commander-in-chief of Beicheng is in Jiuzhou City. If the main forces of the Heavenly Court were here, the entire Heavenly Court Dynasty would likely be annihilated!"
The general spoke, his words laced with threat. He had never anticipated such a turn of events, leaving him utterly unprepared.
"Don't worry, Beicheng won't make a move easily!"
Lu Fan smiled faintly, then flicked a finger, and the general met his demise without any ability to resist.
Having dealt with everyone, Lu Fan signaled to City Lord Yunhai, and the vast army poured into the Hell Dynasty without any hesitation.
Shortly after, the army entered the heartland of the Hell Dynasty, causing an uproar.
"The commander-in-chief's strategy is indeed brilliant!"
City Lord Yunhai exclaimed, "This way, we are sure to heavily injure the Hell Dynasty, and perhaps even strike at its core, completely destroying it!"
"I think so too, but achieving that is not so simple!"
Lu Fan shook his head. He understood clearly that forcing the Hell Dynasty to retreat was already a difficult feat. To annihilate them, their current strength was still far from enough.
Soon after, the Heavenly Court Dynasty engaged in fierce battles with various city experts of the Hell Dynasty. However, the million-strong Heavenly Court army was not something these cities could resist.
In the blink of an eye, the Heavenly Court Dynasty army had captured a hundred cities.
The experts of the Hell Dynasty suffered heavy casualties, clearly unprepared for such a turn of events.
Upon receiving the news, the Hell King's expression turned extremely grim.
"What is going on? How can a million troops of the Heavenly Court appear within the Hell Dynasty?"
In the royal court, everyone fell silent, not daring to speak carelessly. Even they did not know how this had happened.
"This matter is of utmost importance. We must recall the commander-in-chief of Beicheng, otherwise, our Hell Dynasty may face annihilation!"
Many ministers spoke, their faces grim. Such an event was clearly beyond their expectations.
"Quick, send someone to deliver a message, telling Beicheng to return to the dynasty to save us!"
The Hell King's face was ashen. Despite his formidable strength, he could not single-handedly repel a million troops of the Heavenly Court.
Everyone nodded, not daring to be the slightest bit negligent, their hearts filled with helplessness. They truly never imagined things would unfold this way.