"Actually, I never doubted you. It was only later that I discovered everything was connected to you, and I was being led around by the nose!"
Lu Fan sneered, "But in the end, I realized that among all the princes, you were the one with the most guidance capability."
"Just based on this, you would suspect me of being involved with the Underworld Dynasty? That's hardly convincing, is it?"
Bei Cheng shrugged, all the while quietly sipping his tea, appearing remarkably composed.
"Of course, besides these points, I wasn't entirely sure if you were that hidden individual. However, whenever I paid attention, I could clearly sense the aura of the Underworld Dynasty on you. Even though you tried your best to conceal it, you couldn't hide the fact that you've been in contact with the Dark Lotus Envoy of the Imperial Dynasty!"
Lu Fan stated directly, "The unique scent of the Dark Lotus Envoy has always been on you, which means the Dark Lotus Envoy is one of your people!"
"Hahahaha..."
Bei Cheng burst into laughter, clapping his hands. "I never expected this, I truly didn't. To think you're so clever, to have guessed so accurately. You are indeed remarkably perceptive, it truly surprises me!"
"And I never imagined that my best friend would actually be the young lord of the Underworld Dynasty!"
Lu Fan shrugged and asked, "What is the purpose of all this you've been doing?"
"You might not know this, but I am not only from the Underworld Dynasty, but also a prince of the Heavenly Dynasty. Nothing can change that!"
Bei Cheng sneered, "However, I must make my mother's maternal clan powerful, so I have to do the Underworld Dynasty's bidding. As for the Heavenly Dynasty, it has long since chilled my heart. The moment my mother died, I considered everyone in the Heavenly Dynasty my greatest enemy!"
"I don't understand your hardships, nor do I know these things. However, there's one thing I can understand: the Heavenly Dynasty's plans are not something you can control!"
Lu Fan shrugged. "If you go with me to see the Heavenly Emperor now and admit your mistakes, perhaps it's still not too late. At least the Heavenly Emperor is still your father!"
"Father?"
Bei Cheng let out a cold laugh. "I don't have such a father. The things he's done are all for his own desires! It's a pity that even until my mother died, he didn't know she was from the Underworld Dynasty. Otherwise, I would have likely vanished into thin air by now!"
Lu Fan stood rooted to the spot, unsure how to respond. This turn of events had caught him off guard. Bei Cheng was his closest friend, and he found it difficult to bring himself to confront him.
Yet, letting this matter slide was simply out of the question.
"You don't need to be too conflicted; you can choose to attack me," Bei Cheng said frankly. "After all, things have come to this point, and it's not your fault. You're merely a middleman. I'm targeting the Heavenly Dynasty, and it has nothing to do with you. Therefore, I hope you remain neutral!"
"Don't you forget, I am the Northwest King of the Heavenly Dynasty. How can I remain neutral?"
Lu Fan smiled faintly. "Even if you don't wish to see the Heavenly Emperor, I won't let you leave easily today!"
"You are no match for me, and you cannot stop me!" Bei Cheng smiled faintly, his aura instantly expanding. "Actually, if it were anyone other than you, I might have attacked and killed them, so no one would know my identity. But you are my friend, and I am unwilling to do that!"
"So you intend to leave the Heavenly Dynasty on your own?" Lu Fan stood in place, his expression calm.
"That's right!"
Bei Cheng nodded. "With things as they are, there's nothing more to say. Only by doing so can we protect both of us!"
"You are quite honorable. However, as the Northwest King, I'm afraid I must act against you!"
Lu Fan shrugged. "Otherwise, I cannot account to the Heavenly Emperor!"
Bei Cheng smiled slightly, not taking it too seriously. In that fleeting moment, he stepped towards the outside of the city.
Concurrently, within the entire city, the gazes of the people grew solemn. They could clearly sense Prince Bei Cheng's figure rushing towards the imperial city's outskirts, with Lu Fan in pursuit.
"Northwest King intends to commit treason and attack this prince! Why are you not moving to apprehend him!"
Bei Cheng's voice rang out as he looked at the soldiers, his words revealing no hint of evasion.
Upon hearing Bei Cheng's call, the soldiers hurried over, unsure of what was happening. On one side was the Northwest King, and on the other, Prince Bei Cheng. They were quite overwhelmed.
"What in the world is going on? In the past, the Northwest King and Prince Bei Cheng were good friends. Why are they fighting today!"
"Who would have thought! It's truly astonishing! This is a prince! No matter how much power the Northwest King wields, he cannot offend a prince, or won't his life be forfeit!"
A murmur of conversation filled the air as people discussed the matter with much suspicion.
Meanwhile, Prince Bei Cheng's figure had already strode towards the city's exterior, appearing formidable, exuding an aura of battle intent wherever he passed.
"Should we help or not!"
The soldiers stood in place, completely bewildered. The situation had unfolded so unexpectedly for them.
"On one side is the Northwest King, on the other is the Prince. How can we help!"
The soldiers remained frozen, their expressions a mix of emotions, filled with helplessness. Such a turn of events had surpassed their wildest imaginations. Sudan Fiction Network.
"Prince Bei Cheng is from the Underworld Dynasty! Why are you not capturing him!"
Lu Fan's voice echoed, his expression indifferent. He knew very well that if Bei Cheng managed to return to the Underworld Dynasty, it would undoubtedly stir up considerable trouble.
He was too familiar with the structure of the Heavenly Dynasty. Once he went to the Underworld Dynasty, a war between the two dynasties would inevitably cause endless upheaval, and subsequently, widespread turmoil.
Before long, throughout the entire imperial city, people began to speak out. The news that Prince Bei Cheng was from the Underworld Dynasty quickly spread.
Although they didn't believe it and even found it ridiculous, the Northwest King had already taken action, and his movements seemed remarkably fierce, making it appear anything but false.
If this were true, wouldn't it be a fairy tale? He was the son of the Heavenly Emperor, how could he possibly be from the Underworld Dynasty?
At the city gate, Bei Cheng suddenly stopped. He looked at Lu Fan and said, "We shall meet again. In the not-too-distant future, I will return to the capital. However, by then, the entire capital will be occupied by the Underworld Dynasty. This is an unchangeable fact!"
"You are too confident!" Lu Fan chuckled, shaking his head. "Does the Underworld Dynasty think it can achieve this without consulting the people of the Heavenly Dynasty!"
"There are some things you might not know. The strength of the Underworld Dynasty is not as simple as you imagine," Bei Cheng smiled faintly.