The mountains and forests are silent, and the cold moon shines without a sound.

Li Fan did not linger and flew towards Tianhai City.

He had calculated the distance to be 100 li (approximately 50 kilometers).

The reason for staying for three days was to allow Zhou Shenpeng and the Tianshui Sect to prepare spiritual medicines.

Although the battle was fierce, everything was within his expectations.

Using your mind to control a sword is indeed quite effective for ambushing people.

However, at present, it is not very meaningful to confront the enemy head-on.

However, if the superpower can be further developed, there is a possibility that it can be transformed into a weapon to directly attack and kill enemies.

......

A quarter of an hour later, a figure appeared in the sky above the battlefield.

The newcomer was none other than Tie Shengwu, the newly appointed Governor of Haizhou under the Zhenwu Commandery.

Looking at the battlefield, a smile appeared on his face.

A smile, but no words!

He laughed and laughed, then he started to cry.

Boss, you shouldn't have died!

They're the ones who deserve to die!

......

Tianhai City, He Mansion.

As dusk settles, the banquet is prepared.

Zhou Shenpeng sat in the main seat, and to his left sat the eunuch Liu Yuan, who was in charge of delivering imperial edicts.

The right side is empty.

Even a high-ranking official like Governor Li Xiye only sat in the second seat from the left.

Upon seeing this, Liu Yuan was secretly startled.

The influence of this newly appointed King Zhenhai in Haizhou is somewhat unexpected.

After everyone was seated, another servant came out.

A bonfire was quickly set up in the center of the courtyard.

Seeing this, Liu Yuan asked, puzzled, "Your Highness, what is this?"

He had participated in hundreds of banquets, large and small, attended by members of the royal family and nobility of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

But the sight of a bonfire lit in the center of a banquet was indeed something he had never seen before.

Could this be a custom in Haizhou?

"Eunuch Liu, please calm down."

This bonfire is prepared for another distinguished guest.

"When he sees him, Eunuch Liu will be very happy!"

Zhou Shenpeng smiled and did not offer any further explanation.

"Oh? If Your Highness is treating this with such seriousness, then I'd better get to know you properly!"

Liu Yuan gave a forced smile, clearly showing some dissatisfaction with the so-called distinguished guest.

He himself came to deliver the imperial decree, representing His Majesty.

Wherever they go, they are always the rightful host and guest.

It's unreasonable for the King of Zhenhai to make him wait for his so-called distinguished guest.

Young people become arrogant when they achieve success.

No matter how well the King of Zhenhai disguised himself, he could not help but reveal his true colors.

It seems I'll have to have a good talk with His Majesty when I get back.

You can disregard my own dignity, but you can't disregard His Majesty's dignity!

Time slips away unnoticed.

In the blink of an eye, the moon was high in the sky.

At this moment, Liu Yuan's face was devoid of any smile.

One hour!

A full hour has passed.

This Zhenhai King is excellent! Absolutely fantastic!

The anger was boundless.

The reason Liu Yuan didn't storm off was because he wanted to see which distinguished guest had such a great deal of influence.

When we get to His Majesty's presence, we'll include this worthless guest as well.

They all have to die!

......

Soon, another hour had passed.

Liu Yuan sat like a stone Buddha, his face expressionless and his heart undisturbed.

Anyway, Zhou Shenpeng and that so-called distinguished guest are about to die.

He never argues with the dead.

Just as he was thinking this, a loud and cheerful voice came from outside the courtyard.

"Li Xiaoxiao greets Master!"

We respectfully welcome our Master to the Zhenhai Prince's Mansion!

"Welcome, Champion, to the Zhenhai Prince's Mansion!"

After Li Xiaoxiao finished speaking, the martial artists stationed outside the courtyard all spoke up.

Zhou Shenpeng, seated at the head of the table, rose with a broad smile: "Everyone, let's welcome the Great Zhou Champion Marquis together!"

"Yes, sir!"

In the courtyard, a group of Haizhou officials stood up and lined up.

Upon seeing this, Liu Yuan's originally calm face turned frighteningly gloomy.

Even when he came to deliver the imperial decree, Zhou Shenpeng never made such a grand display.

What does this tell us?

They didn't take him seriously at all!

More importantly, isn't the champion of the Great Zhou Dynasty Li Fan?

Didn't Li Fan leave the city?

Why did you come back again?

Did Chen Jihan's assassination attempt fail?

Or is it that the person who said he went out of town was an imposter?

A series of thoughts flashed through Liu Yuan's mind.

Li Fan stepped into the courtyard.

Upon seeing him, Liu Yuan gasped.

There was no other reason than that Li Fan's face was too terrifying.

At this moment, Li Fan had already changed into a robe.

But the exposed face had very little flesh and blood.

Wherever he went, no one dared to look him in the eye.

Zhou Shenpeng quickly stepped forward and then asked in a low voice, "Are you alright?"

"It'll only be a short while, nothing will happen!"

Li Fan said calmly.

The two walked side by side to Liu Yuan.

"Brother Li, this is Lord Liu Yuan, the envoy from the capital."

The imperial decree conferring upon you the title of Marquis of Champion is with Lord Liu!

"Um!"

Li Fan nodded, then looked at Liu Yuan and said, "Give me the imperial decree!"

This Li Fan is simply arrogant and domineering!

How dare they talk to me like that!

Liu Yuan wished he could kill Li Fan on the spot.

But then he thought about it again and suppressed his impulse.

Li Fan is a very fierce young man.

This time, he even survived from Chen Jihan's clutches.

If you do it yourself, you might not be his match.

With Li Feitian around, the only one who will suffer is himself.

Thinking of this, Liu Yuan forced a smile: "Since Li Fan has come, then I will read out the imperial edict!"

Unlike others, Liu Yuan did not change his form of address.

Before the imperial edict was read, Li Fan's status as the Marquis of Champion was not yet effective.

"Li Fan, receive the imperial decree!"

As he spoke, Liu Yuan stood up and took out a bright yellow imperial edict from his bosom.

All the civil and military officials of Haizhou bowed and knelt down.

Even Zhou Shenpeng knelt down with a respectful expression.

Only Li Fan remained standing in place, showing no intention of kneeling down.

"Li Fan, the imperial edict is here, why don't you kneel down?"

Liu Yuan frowned, and the oppressive aura of a tenth-grade Dharma image descended upon him.

"Liu Yuan, I was just attacked and killed by a late-stage tenth-grade Dharma Image martial artist."

Although he had killed him, he was now seriously injured and unable to kneel.

If you can be understanding, then let me receive the decree standing up.

If you cannot understand, then take the imperial edict and go back to where you came from.

And put away that insignificant aura you have, or I might accidentally kill you!

As he spoke, Li Fan placed his skeletal right palm on Zhumie.

Hearing his words, Liu Yuan trembled with anger.

Besides anger, there was more fear.

Chen Jihan is dead!

He was killed by Li Fan!

Just how strong is this monster in front of us?

Liu Yuan took a deep breath and said coldly, "Li Fan, the Great Zhou Dynasty has never had such a rule since ancient times."

"In that case, Lord Liu, please return!"

Please tell His Majesty that even if I cannot serve the court, I, Li, am still a loyal and upright minister!

Li Fan let go of his hand and grinned.

Please return?

Is this an attempt to get rid of me?

Liu Yuan was so angry that his face trembled violently.

I am a dignified angel, representing the Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

If you refuse the imperial decree, fine!

I've waited for two hours and they haven't even given me a bite of food. Isn't that a bit too much?

Liu Yuan glanced at Li Fan, and seeing that Li Fan remained unmoved, he then turned his gaze to Zhou Shenpeng, the King of Zhenhai.

To everyone's surprise, Zhou Shenpeng didn't even look up to respond.

A bunch of bastards!

Liu Yuan took a deep breath and then forced another smile.

"In that case, let's set off back to Tiandu!"

Your Highness, farewell!

"Guards, escort the lord out of the city!"

This time, Zhou Shenpeng reacted extremely quickly.

Almost the instant Liu Yuan finished speaking, he stood up.

......

"This is outrageous!"

This is absolutely outrageous!

Inside the carriage leaving the city, Liu Yuan could hardly contain his anger.