The news of Lu Fan being enfeoffed as the King of the Northwest also spread instantly, causing quite a stir throughout the imperial capital. People were in an uproar, filled with astonishment, as being appointed King of the Northwest was certainly no ordinary feat.
Although Lu Fan had reached the fifth step of the Heavenly Path, demonstrating exceptional talent, his enfeoffment as King of the Northwest was hard for people to fathom. After all, the position of King of the Northwest was not a common one; it could even supersede the authority of all officials.
More importantly, it was unprecedented in history for someone as young as Lu Fan to be appointed King of the Northwest of the Heavenly Court Dynasty. It left many perplexed, as under normal circumstances, things should not have unfolded this way.
Returning to the inn, Lu Fan felt a sense of languor. He did not pay much attention to being appointed King of the Northwest, although he acknowledged it was a good thing.
The Princess of North America and others had been waiting for a long time. Upon seeing Lu Fan's arrival, they hurried out to greet him. They had already learned of his enfeoffment as King of the Northwest and were somewhat touched. They had never expected Lu Fan to receive such a reward after entering the imperial palace this time.
"We pay our respects to the King of the Northwest!"
The Princess of North America spoke with official formality, cupping her fist towards Lu Fan with a look of solemnity. Even her own father was merely a prince, and now Lu Fan was also enfeoffed as King of the Northwest, his status above hers. Such a prince of a different surname held significant authority in the Heavenly Court.
"Don't tease me!" Lu Fan rolled his eyes at the Princess of North America. "With my current strength, becoming the King of the Northwest is not necessarily a good thing, as managing the Northwest is by no means easy."
"That is true!" The Prince of North City nodded in agreement. "The Northwest region is quite chaotic. Now that you are the King of the Northwest, you will have to manage its affairs, which is quite a burden for you."
"That's alright. Since the Heavenly Emperor has appointed you as the King of the Northwest, he must have considered it. It's likely that soon, a skilled expert will be sent to accompany you, and then everything will be worry-free!" the Princess of North America said with a serious expression.
"That's quite right!" The Prince of North City nodded, his expression even more earnest. He was naturally aware of this.
Meanwhile, everyone's gaze grew solemn, paying close attention to the unfolding events.
"Now that you are the King of the Northwest, will you be going to the Northwest to take up your post next?" Liu Ruyan asked.
"That's correct. I will be heading to the Northwest in three days!" Lu Fan nodded. He had already received the King of the Northwest's decree, and the Heavenly Emperor's instruction to govern the Northwest naturally had its purpose.
"To become the King of the Northwest at such a young age will surely become a beautiful tale!"
The Prince of North City smiled. "When I visit the Northwest, you must host me, or our friendship will be in vain!"
"If the Prince of North City himself visits, how could I not host you!" Lu Fan smiled faintly. "However, as you said, the Northwest is quite chaotic, and I will need to reform it before it can regain peace!"
"Don't put too much pressure on yourself. The Northwest has always been chaotic to the south, as it borders other foreign tribes!" the Prince of North City stated frankly. "However, you are in charge of Fushan in the Northwest, and within the Northern Province, there are numerous experts. You will surely be able to pacify it then!"
Lu Fan also nodded, understanding this clearly. Being appointed King of the Northwest by the Heavenly Emperor did surprise him.
At the same time, in the residence of the White Dragon Prince, White Dragon frowned slightly. He had not expected Lu Fan to assume the position of King of the Northwest, which caught him off guard. Although he knew that those who crossed the fifth step would certainly be valued by the Heavenly Emperor, such a position still shocked him.
"Being the King of the Northwest grants immense authority. If he discovers that the assassin was a prince, it could pose a great crisis for the prince!"
With a serious look, the Ghost Elder spoke, his gaze fixed on the White Dragon Prince.
"That is precisely what worries me!"
The White Dragon Prince nodded. "I simply did not expect this brat to have such capability to be appointed King of the Northwest. It truly caught me off guard!"
"His ability to cross the fifth step is enough to show his exceptional talent and that he will become a pillar of the Heavenly Court. The Heavenly Emperor's actions are likely a way to gather talent early on!"
The Ghost Elder said frankly. "Do you want to launch another ambush? Make a move on him after he leaves the imperial city!"
"If we fail again and he catches hold of us, it will be troublesome," the White Dragon Prince frowned, his expression growing grave. All of this had surpassed his imagination, causing him even greater concern.
As they were conversing, a figure approached them with the wind. This person was the Cloud Sea Prince.
"Third Brother, I presume you have heard that brat has become the King of the Northwest. This is not a good thing for us!" the Cloud Sea Prince declared.
"I have indeed heard, but this matter seems to have no relation to me!" White Dragon smiled faintly. "The one who has a grievance with him is you, not me!"
"While that may be true, he is so close to Second Brother. Wouldn't that leave you with no leverage?" the Cloud Sea Prince said directly. "After all, he didn't accept your invitation and completely disregards you. That's why I'm speaking up for you!"
"I think you're not speaking up for me, but rather you're displeased yourself!" the White Dragon Prince smiled. "You don't need to deliberately provoke me. I have no conflict with him. Moreover, he is a friend of the Princess of North America, and his becoming the King of the Northwest is beneficial to me."
"If that's the case, then why did Third Brother send people to attack him?"
The Cloud Sea Prince sneered. "Doesn't Third Brother truly believe that your actions are foolproof and no one knows?"
The White Dragon Prince's brow furrowed, and he suddenly looked at the Cloud Sea Prince. "What do you mean by that? I don't understand!"
"What I mean is, Third Brother likely knows very well!"
The Cloud Sea Prince narrowed his eyes. "There are no secrets that can be kept forever. I just didn't expect Third Brother to be so anxious, more so than me!"
"Don't talk nonsense. I haven't done anything!" White Dragon denied directly, not admitting anything, and instead appearing calm, as if he were the most innocent in his eyes.