"What, you're scared now?"
Prince Guangling sneered, "The moment you stepped into the royal city, you were already a corpse. If you end yourself now, it will save me the trouble."
"I truly don't know where you get your confidence!"
Lu Fan sneered, "You're merely a seventh-grade Venerable, not yet having reached the Earthly Venerable realm. You're destined to die today."
"Ridiculous. Your realm appears to be only first-grade, yet you dare to be so presumptuous before a seventh-grade expert. You truly don't know the immensity of heaven and earth." Prince Guangling said coldly.
Suddenly, Prince Guangling struck out fiercely, kicking towards Lu Fan, his movements creating gusts of wind.
Inside Prince Guangling's mansion, everyone watched from the sidelines, paying little heed. With Prince Guangling personally intervening, Lu Fan was surely doomed. They inwardly sneered at Lu Fan's audacity in trespassing into Prince Guangling's mansion.
Feeling the powerful gust of wind, Lu Fan did not retreat. He let out a cold laugh, flames surging around his palm.
Abruptly, the flames under Lu Fan's control became increasingly terrifying, filling Prince Guangling's mansion with an oppressive aura.
"How is this possible? How could he be so strong!"
Within Prince Guangling's mansion, everyone watched Lu Fan in disbelief, their hearts stirred. The power of the flames that Lu Fan wielded was far beyond their expectations.
"How is this possible? Even if you control the Sacred Flame, you shouldn't possess such a terrifying aura." Prince Guangling was greatly alarmed. His forward momentum towards Lu Fan came to an abrupt halt, and he dared not act rashly. Lu Fan's current aura might be close to the Earthly Venerable realm. If that were the case, he would not be Lu Fan's match, and a rash move could imperil his life.
"Since I dared to come to Prince Guangling's mansion, I naturally came prepared," Lu Fan said with a light chuckle. "Without sufficient confidence, how could I dare to cause trouble!"
Prince Guangling's face turned ashen. He had initially thought Lu Fan's words were utter arrogance, but now he realized he was mistaken. The aura Lu Fan displayed was enough to make him fearful, even capable of slaying him.
"Protect the Prince!" an elder shouted, a hint of panic in his voice. Lu Fan's displayed prowess was terrifying. With the slightest misstep, Prince Guangling would surely lose his head. If such a thing were to happen, it would be a devastating blow to the entire mansion.
Over ten figures appeared, blocking Lu Fan's path. These were all Venerables, each emanating a formidable aura. As the elite guards of Prince Guangling's mansion, they were naturally fearless.
Sensing something was amiss, Prince Guangling dared not linger. He stepped directly towards the exterior of Prince Guangling's mansion. He knew very well that Lu Fan's target was him. If he were to die a violent death today, it would have a significant impact on the Nine Heavens Dynasty. As a descendant of the royal family, he would never allow such a thing to happen.
"It's too late to leave now!" Lu Fan said with a cold smile, showing no intention of letting Prince Guangling go. Since he had decided to act, he would not sit idly by.
Over ten figures swarmed forward, attempting to trap Lu Fan. Unfortunately, the Sacred Flame around Lu Fan was incredibly potent. Before they could even get close, they perished, unable to resist. These Venerables were merely ordinary Venerables, ultimately no match for a powerful expert.
Seeing this, Prince Guangling was filled with grief and indignation. These were the elite guards of his mansion, slain by Lu Fan in a single move. How could he not be enraged? However, he knew he could not be captured by Lu Fan today, or his life would be in danger, a crisis for the entire Nine Heavens Dynasty.
"Your Highness, flee quickly and report this matter to the Emperor," the white-haired elder shouted. "The White Dragon Dynasty will surely send a large army. Otherwise, they wouldn't dare to act like this!"
Prince Guangling knew this, but he had a premonition that he might not survive the night. Lu Fan had come prepared and possessed a formidable strength that he could not contend with. In that instant, Lu Fan blocked Prince Guangling's path. "As Prince Guangling, to be in such a sorry state. If this were to spread, wouldn't it shame your royal lineage!"
"The White Dragon Dynasty's ambition is great. I will never let you succeed," Prince Guangling's voice was icy. He immediately activated a secret technique, his aura gradually climbing, faintly reaching towards the Earthly Venerable realm.
"Even if you forcibly elevate your strength, you still won't be my match," Lu Fan shrugged. "I originally intended to kill you, but then I thought, capturing Prince Guangling and using you as a threat might be more effective."
"Never!" Prince Guangling's aura surged, instantly reaching the Earthly Venerable realm. His presence became more than ten times stronger than before.
"Forcibly elevating your realm is a fatal blow to you," Lu Fan shook his head. "Why is this necessary!"
"Even if I die, I will not become a slave," Prince Guangling said coldly. "Now that I have reached the Earthly Venerable realm, you may not be able to do anything to me."
With that, Prince Guangling leaped forward, heading towards the imperial city. He had to report this matter to his imperial brother, as it was no trivial affair.
Unfortunately, Prince Guangling hadn't taken many steps before Lu Fan intercepted him. "Forcibly elevating yourself to the Earthly Venerable realm is meaningless." As his voice faded, flames surged from Lu Fan's hand. Prince Guangling felt a sense of danger and retreated, his heart filled with terror. Even with his forcibly enhanced realm, he seemed to be no match for Lu Fan.
"Impossible, are you a Heavenly Venerable?" Prince Guangling exclaimed in shock. "Why do I feel so apprehensive towards you!"
"Whether I am a Heavenly Venerable is not important. What matters is that you cannot escape my grasp!" Lu Fan said with a cold smile. The flames in his hand instantly transformed into a fiery dragon, coiling towards Prince Guangling. As long as Prince Guangling was captured, they could surely make the army march directly on the imperial city, which would be much more convenient.
Feeling the powerful fiery dragon, Prince Guangling struggled desperately, but it was useless. His spiritual energy was far inferior to Lu Fan's. Even with his forcibly enhanced realm, it was in vain.
"Heaven truly wishes for my demise!" Prince Guangling let out a long cry, his heart filled with despair. He never imagined he would end up in such a predicament.
Just as Lu Fan was about to speak, he noticed a berserk force surging within Prince Guangling's body. Before Lu Fan could act, a massive explosion echoed. Prince Guangling's body was blown to smithereens; he would rather self-destruct than be captured by Lu Fan.
"Your Highness!" Within the entire royal city, everyone cried out in despair. They never imagined that the dignified Prince Guangling would meet such a tragic end, and he was even the brother of the Nine Heavens Emperor.
Witnessing the scene before him, Lu Fan showed no pity. If the Nine Heavens Dynasty hadn't initiated the war, things wouldn't have come to this. This was merely recouping some costs, and there would be more entertainment to come. Looking at the many citizens of the royal city, Lu Fan smiled faintly, his figure ascending into the sky, and he stepped beyond the royal city.