"We congratulate the King of the Northwest on his appointment!"
Many city lords, holding their wine cups, approached Lu Fan. They appeared respectful, as their livelihood now depended on Lu Fan, and they dared not offend him easily.
Especially since Lu Fan, upon taking office, had already ordered action against the Lord of Dragon City, which instilled in them a sense of apprehension and even worry.
"Esteemed lords are all ministers of the Northwest, there is no need for such formality!" Lu Fan waved his hand. "I have been appointed as the King of the Northwest with the aim of governing this region more effectively. If you have any difficulties, feel free to voice them!"
"Your Majesty, our Northwest is also a land of hardship. However, recently, some sects in the Northwest have been lawless, even disregarding us."
The Lord of Cloud City clasped his hands and said, "If Your Majesty could intervene, this matter would surely be resolved smoothly."
"The entire Northwest is under the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Court Dynasty. Are there really sects that refuse to obey orders and dare to oppose the various city lords?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, his gaze becoming more sharp.
"Your Majesty may not know!"
The Lord of Cloud City stated solemnly, "Previously, there was no King of the Northwest, so many sects did not take the various city lords seriously. They even committed atrocities, and we city lords were powerless to manage them!"
"That's right, the most arrogant among them is the Fiery Sect!"
The Lord of West City spoke, his eyes filled with seriousness, as if this matter was of great importance to him.
"Fiery Sect?"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "What are their crimes? You can list them one by one. I would like to see what capabilities the Fiery Sect possesses to dare oppose the Heavenly Court Dynasty!"
"The Fiery Sect extorts the people everywhere, and this is to be tolerated, but they have even bullied the various city lords. They are truly arrogant!" the Lord of West City stated directly. "We have endured this for years, not daring to be too presumptuous, precisely because our strength is insufficient to contend with the Fiery Sect!"
"Steward Zhao, have you ever heard of the Fiery Sect?" Lu Fan looked towards Steward Zhao, as he was somewhat suspicious of the city lords' one-sided accounts.
"I have indeed heard of them, but regarding the various crimes of the Fiery Sect, I have not conducted any on-site investigations, nor have the city lords ever reported them," Steward Zhao said helplessly. "The reason for this is likely that the King of the Northwest was absent, which is why the city lords did not report it!"
"What is the specific strength of the Fiery Sect?" Lu Fan inquired again. He would not tolerate lawlessness within his jurisdiction, especially from various sects, who must behave themselves, or he would not let them off easily.
"The Fiery Sect has at least seven Martial Emperor-level powerhouses!"
After a moment of hesitation, the Lord of Cloud City clasped his hands and said, "This is why we dare not act against the Fiery Sect. Such powerful experts are not something we can deal with."
"Seven Martial Emperor-level powerhouses?" Lu Fan let out a cold laugh. "This is easy. Gather the city lords, and today we will pay a visit to the Fiery Sect. If they are truly as you say, I will not show them any leniency."
The city lords nodded in unison, their faces revealing joy. With Lu Fan's words, this was naturally the best outcome. After all, they would not have to worry too much, and if the Fiery Sect could be eradicated, it would also resolve many unnecessary troubles.
After everyone had drunk their fill, they all stood up, their eyes carrying a gleam. Since Lu Fan had given his order, this was naturally a great joy for them.
Not long after, Lu Fan, accompanied by the city lords, departed from the Northwest Royal City and headed towards the location of the Fiery Sect, without any delay.
Cloud City, located in the eastern part of the Northwest, was the largest city in the Northwest, with a large population and numerous cultivators. Near Cloud City was the territory of the Fiery Sect.
Due to the Fiery Sect's arrogance and their numerous sect experts, they had become objects of admiration. Everyone wanted to join the Fiery Sect and become their disciple.
And today was the day the Fiery Sect was recruiting disciples, so there were crowds outside the Fiery Sect, a dense mass of people stretching as far as the eye could see.
"I truly didn't expect that such a small sect, merely recruiting disciples, could cause such a stir!"
The Lord of West City smiled and said, "It seems the days in Cloud City are not good. They have likely been suppressed all these years!"
"This is an unavoidable situation!" the Lord of Cloud City said with a wry smile. "If the Fiery Sect were not so powerful, Cloud City would not be like this. In recent years, we have been bullied by the Fiery Sect, which has been incredibly stifling!"
Lu Fan paid no mind, instead looking towards the Fiery Sect. He discovered that within the Fiery Sect, there were extremely terrifying auras, each one extraordinary, not belonging to ordinary people.
"It seems this Fiery Sect is indeed not to be trifled with!" Lu Fan said. "Once a conflict arises, everyone must proceed with caution and not fall into the Fiery Sect's trap!"
Not long after, Lu Fan and his entourage descended from the sky, arriving before the gates of the Fiery Sect, their presence imposing.
"Who are you, and why have you come to our Fiery Sect?"
Several men stepped forward, their gazes fixed on Lu Fan and his companions, carrying a cold glint. The imposing aura emanating from Lu Fan and his group made them somewhat perplexed.
"This is the King of the Northwest!"
The Lord of Cloud City said coldly, "Where is the Sect Master of the Fiery Sect!"
Following these words, several disciples frowned, glanced at Lu Fan, and then hurried off to report, not daring to delay in the slightest.
The person before them was the King of the Northwest, and they naturally dared not be negligent.
At the same time, outside the Fiery Sect, many people were observing, wondering what was happening. They were all here to participate in the disciple assessment. Passing the assessment would allow them to become disciples of the Fiery Sect, which was an immense honor for them.
Not long after, several figures emerged from within the Fiery Sect, their demeanor imposing. These elders were all elders of the Fiery Sect.
"City Lords, why have you come to our Fiery Sect?"
Frowning slightly, the elders spoke, their words laced with dissatisfaction. This was their Fiery Sect's territory, and they naturally would not be remiss.
"The Fiery Sect disregards the law, and their committed crimes have all been recorded!"
With a cold glint in his eyes, the Lord of Cloud City said coldly, his gaze fixed on the elders, carrying a powerful aura.
Upon hearing this, the faces of the crowd changed instantly. They clearly had not expected the King of the Northwest to come to the Fiery Sect, and moreover, he had brought along numerous city lords, seemingly to cause trouble. If this were indeed the case, then there would be quite a show to watch.