But they understood that the reason they could enter the seventh level this time was due to the protection of the Shen Huang Ding. Otherwise, at their Spirit Emperor realm, entering the seventh level of the fire domain would have been an impossible dream.
In the sixth level of the fire domain, Qing Long and the others stopped, gazing at the seventh level fire domain with a touch of emotion in their hearts.
“Brother, this seventh level fire domain is not for ordinary people!” Zhu Que said, “To enter rashly would surely be life-threatening!”
“How could I not know!” Qing Long frowned, “But with things having come to this, I don’t know what to do!”
“Brother, we are the King’s Divine Guards, not under the command of the Young Master!” Xuan Wu stated, “Why don’t we report this matter to the King?”
“They are father and son after all, and we are merely guards!” Qing Long said directly, “To be enemies with the Young Master leads to no good end. Remember what I say!”
Xuan Wu’s expression shifted, and he nodded slightly. Qing Long’s words were all reasonable, and he truly couldn’t refute them.
Not long after, Qing Long and the others left the sixth level fire domain.
Bai Hu saw their figures and frowned, “Where are they?”
“Young Master, we are incompetent. They have escaped into the fire domain!” Qing Long cupped his fists, “The flames in the seventh level fire domain are extremely terrifying, and your subordinates could not enter!”
“Hmph, truly a bunch of trash!” Bai Hu snorted coldly, his eyes filled with a chilling gaze, “As the Four Great Divine Guards, to be so incapable. If the Emperor Father knows, he will not forgive lightly!” Su Dan Novel Network
“Please forgive us, Young Master!” Qing Long quickly cupped his fists.
“Since it is your dereliction of duty that allowed them to enter the fire domain, you shall guard this place!” Bai Hu said, “When they emerge, then strike at them!”
“But I still need to report back to the King!” Qing Long frowned.
“I will handle it!” Bai Hu waved his hand. Qing Long still wanted to say something, but Bai Hu turned and left.
As Bai Hu departed, Qing Long and the others stood stunned, feeling quite helpless.
“Brother, do we really have to guard this place?” Zhu Que was somewhat unwilling.
“It seems that is all we can do now!” Qing Long gave a wry smile, “As long as they don’t come out, we cannot leave!”
“As the Four Great Divine Guards, to be ordered around by the Young Master!” Xuan Wu cupped his fists, “It’s truly meaningless!”
“Do not speak carelessly. The King has shown us great kindness, and these words must not reach his ears!” Qing Long reminded him.
“Although the King saved us back then, we have also served him for so many years!” Zhu Que said frankly, “Brother, have you ever considered leaving the Eighth Prince’s Mansion?”
“The King has shown us great kindness, how can we leave!” Qing Long shook his head, his gaze becoming solemn, “Do not say such things again!”
Zhu Que was somewhat helpless and didn’t say anything more, but the thought remained in his heart.
After several months, the flame power within the entire fire domain remained strong. Qing Long and the others guarded their positions, feeling somewhat bored.
“It’s been a month, and there’s been no movement in the fire domain. Could they have escaped?” Zhu Que asked in surprise.
“With us guarding here, they don’t have the ability to!” Qing Long shook his head, confident about this.
However, just then, a fierce wind surged, and the flames throughout the fire domain instantly surged, carrying endless waves that continuously spread outwards. Even more terrifying was that within the vast fire domain, there were faintly discernible strange fire seeds.
Qing Long and the others stepped towards the periphery to avoid being harmed. They did not know that a figure had already sneaked into the fire domain.
Within the seventh level fire domain, the white-haired old man gazed at the divine cauldron before him, his heart slightly stirred. “It’s actually the Shen Huang Ding. This kid truly has great fortune!”
Not long after, the white-haired old man secretly took the Shen Huang Ding and left the fire domain.
“Brother, did you see a figure just now?” Zhu Que asked with curiosity.
Qing Long shook his head, “Perhaps you saw wrong. There was no figure!”
Zhu Que paused and gave an awkward smile, “Perhaps so!”
Not long after, inside the Sword Furnace, Chen Ban Xian’s figure stopped, and he then tossed out the Shen Huang Ding.
“You kid, it’s time to come out!”
Lu Fan, who was inside the Shen Huang Ding, was somewhat surprised. He had been in seclusion and instantly extended his divine sense, discovering that they were not in the fire domain.
A moment later, Lu Fan took back the Shen Huang Ding, and everyone else also appeared in the Sword Furnace.
“So it was a senior who made the move!” Lu Fan said with a hint of gratitude, cupping his fists.
“You brat, I asked you to deliver a brocade pouch, and you got trapped in the fire domain!” Chen Ban Xian glared, “You made me wait a whole month. If I hadn’t gotten the news, I wouldn’t know how much longer I’d be waiting foolishly!”
“Senior was waiting for me?” Lu Fan asked in surprise, “Why?”
“When I last asked you to deliver something, what was the reaction from Shen Xian Valley?” Chen Ban Xian asked excitedly.
“No particular reaction!” Lu Fan shrugged, his expression indifferent.
Chen Ban Xian frowned, “No reaction at all? That shouldn’t be right!”
“You old man, if you have feelings for someone, you should be bolder!” Lu Fan stated directly, “Only then will you have a chance! Otherwise, are you waiting for the girl to make the first move!”
Chen Ban Xian blinked slightly, “You’re right, very right!”
“When she saw the brocade pouch, she changed completely, as if her state of mind was affected. She immediately went into seclusion!” Lu Fan said, “In other words, she has feelings for you, and very deep ones!”
Chen Ban Xian looked excited. This was perhaps the answer he most wanted to hear.
Duan Tian Ya and others successively emerged from the Shen Huang Ding. When Duan Tian Ya saw Chen Ban Xian, his body trembled violently.
“Shen Long Hall Master!”
As soon as he spoke, the elders also knelt down, not daring to show any disrespect. Even Duan Tian Ya knelt down with a look of reverence.
“Shen Long Hall Master?” Lu Fan glanced at Chen Ban Xian, “Old man, it seems your reputation is quite significant! Even the Sky Fire Pavilion Master knows your name!”
Duan Tian Ya stood stunned, his heart filled with shock. He could never have imagined that Lu Fan would speak to the Shen Long Hall Master in such a manner. After all, within the entire White Dragon Dynasty, the Shen Long Hall was the greatest power, and even the White Dragon Dynasty feared it. This was because the Shen Long Hall Master was no ordinary person. It was even rumored that the Shen Long Hall Master had already reached the Saint realm.
“So annoying. This old man has been living in seclusion in the Sword Furnace for many years and no longer considers himself a Hall Master!” Chen Ban Xian complained, “I just want to live a normal life, why won’t you people let me be!”
Everyone present exchanged glances, naturally not expecting Chen Ban Xian to speak like this.
“It is our fault, please forgive us, senior!” Duan Tian Ya and the others cupped their fists, not daring to show any disrespect.
“You may rise. This old man is just speaking casually!” Lu Fan said with a slight smile.