171: Chapter 171 Arrival in the Imperial State: Engulfed in War, and Another Unknown Force?

Looking at Xuan Zhixue's expression, which was filled with both terror and a hint of anticipation, Lin Ran couldn't help but shake his head.

This Xuan Zhixue, always acting so contradictory; did she want it or not?!

But now, even if Xuan Zhixue wanted it, he wouldn't give it to her.

Lin Ran steadied his mind and said, "Alright, get up quickly, we need to leave."

"Go where?" Xuan Zhixue asked, momentarily stunned.

"The Imperial Province." After saying this, Lin Ran turned and left.

Watching Lin Ran's back, Xuan Zhixue bit her lip.

She didn't know if it was because the scene she had anticipated in her heart didn't happen, but she actually felt a tinge of disappointment?!

After tidying up, Xuan Zhixue left the residence and followed Lin Ran and Meng Qing toward the Imperial Province.

As soon as they stepped into the territory of the Imperial Province, the raging flames of war across the sky came into the view of the three.

Here, smoke billowed, all signs of life were extinct, the ground was riddled with craters, and the air was filled with a mixture of Killing Intent and the scent of blood.

"When did such a war break out in the Imperial Province?!" Meng Qing's eyelids twitched, feeling somewhat alarmed.

Lin Ran's heart sank; he couldn't help but worry about Li Huayin's safety.

No wonder Li Huayin hadn't sent him any voice transmissions recently; it turned out such a massive upheaval had occurred in the Imperial Province.

But... why didn't Li Huayin tell him?!

Even if such a major event had occurred and the situation was imminent, Li Huayin should have at least been able to squeeze out a little time to send him a voice transmission.

Could it be... that there were some secrets hidden within this?

"Rumble!!!" Just then, from the horizon behind the three, came sounds of thundering chariots and horses.

Lin Ran looked into the distance and discovered a well-trained army rushing toward their front.

The leader was a middle-aged man wearing silver armor with a long sword at his waist, riding a horse, his aura powerful.

Behind the man followed a simple, unadorned carriage.

"It's a Divine Bridge Realm Cultivator! Looking at their armor, they should be the army of the Jue Jian Imperial Dynasty!" Meng Qing narrowed her eyes slightly and said softly.

Lin Ran nodded slightly: "Stop them and ask what exactly happened in the Imperial Province."

Hearing this, Meng Qing flashed to intercept the front of the army, releasing the aura of a Heavenly Palace Realm Expert, overwhelming the heavens and earth.

"Hea... Heavenly Palace Realm?!" The middle-aged man was startled, his vigilance greatly heightened, feeling uneasy.

Why would a Heavenly Palace Realm Expert stop them? Could it be to kill them?!

"Senior, why do you stop the army of our Jue Jian Imperial Dynasty?"

Inside the carriage, a fair hand pulled back the curtain, and a woman stepped out.

The woman had an exquisite and cute oval face, wore a single ponytail, and was dressed in armor that outlined her slender, graceful curves.

She gave off an impression of being heroic and spirited, possessing the aura of a female general.

She was the Pei Familys Divine Maiden, named Pei Yufei.

"I am asking you, what exactly happened in the Imperial Province?" Meng Qing crossed her arms and said in a cold tone.

Facing a Heavenly Palace Realm Expert, Pei Yufei naturally dared not be disrespectful, but she wouldn't easily tell others the secrets of their Jue Jian Imperial Dynasty.

She thought for a moment and said: "Replying to Senior, there are unknown forces harming our Jue Jian Imperial Dynasty."

"Our mission is precisely to exterminate these unknown forces."

Meng Qing nodded, secretly pondering in her heart.

Unknown forces? Could it be the Heavenly God Mountain again?!

Just as Meng Qing's gaze was uncertain, Lin Ran walked over slowly with Xuan Zhixue and said: "Since it is the army of the Jue Jian Imperial Dynasty, then we shall go with you to exterminate these unknown forces."

He and Meng Qing had the same thought, feeling that the unknown forces Pei Yufei spoke of should be the Heavenly God Mountain.

And if it really was the Heavenly God Mountain, he wanted to see what the reason was for them to stir up such a catastrophe in the Jue Jian Imperial Dynasty!

"This..." The man hesitated slightly.

This mission concerned the greatest secret of their Jue Jian Imperial Dynasty, and it really shouldn't be easily known to outsiders.

The reason for the catastrophe in the Imperial Province was also because of this secret.

But, as a Heavenly Palace Realm Expert, Meng Qing could, without exaggeration, slap them all to death with one palm.

If they refused, they didn't know if Meng Qing would become angry and wipe them out on a whim.

"That is naturally fine. Since you are going to help us exterminate the unknown forces, then the three of you are honored guests of our Jue Jian Imperial Dynasty."

"The three of you, let us speak inside the carriage."

Pei Yufei was quite bold and generous, making a "please" gesture.

Meng Qing was a Heavenly Palace Realm Expert; truthfully, if Meng Qing wanted to follow them to exterminate the unknown forces, they definitely couldn't stop her.

Since they couldn't escape, it was better to agree openly.

Besides, who could be certain that Meng Qing was definitely an enemy? What if she was an ally?

Lin Ran nodded slightly and entered the carriage first, with Meng Qing and Xuan Zhixue following behind him.

Seeing this scene, Pei Yufei was secretly shocked.

Looking at this, Lin Ran was the one who was truly of noble status?!

Even a Heavenly Palace Realm Expert followed him so obediently; it seemed Lin Ran had a very big background!

Could he be someone from the heavens?

Pei Yufei's gaze flickered, but she quickly regained her composure and ordered: "Continue forward, head to Dragon Tail Mountain!"

"Advance!!!" Hearing Pei Yufei's order, the middle-aged man also shouted loudly.

Instantly! The entire army continued to move forward in an orderly manner, rushing to Dragon Tail Mountain at the fastest speed.

Inside the carriage.

Meng Qing and Xuan Zhixue sat on either side of Lin Ran, while opposite Lin Ran sat Pei Yufei.

"I wonder where the three honored guests are from? How should I address the three of you?" Pei Yufei cupped her hands slightly and smiled.

"Holy Son of the Flying Immortal Sect, Lin Ran." Lin Ran said indifferently.

"Master of Qingyu Pavilion, Meng Qing." Meng Qing said.

"Xuan Zhixue." Xuan Zhixue nodded slightly.

Hearing the three people's introductions, Pei Yufei's eyes widened immediately, as if she had seen a ghost, looking at Lin Ran and the others in disbelief.

Holy Son of the Flying Immortal Sect?! Master of Qingyu Pavilion!?

How did these two big figures suddenly arrive at their Imperial Province?!

"So it is Saint Son Lin and Pavilion Master Meng. I am the Pei Familys Divine Maiden, Pei Yufei. I have long heard of your esteemed names!" Pei Yufei cupped her hands respectfully again.

"Pei Familys Divine Maiden? I heard from Li Huayin that the Jue Jian Imperial Dynasty has a Sword God Family, which is the Pei Family."

"The Pei Family, at the invitation of the Jue Jian Imperial Dynasty's Emperor, established the Sword God Hall within the court, with the purpose of teaching students of the world to practice the sword."

"Is this true?" Lin Ran smiled slightly.

"That is indeed true, but without the appreciation of the Emperor, how would our Pei Family have its current status?"

"By the way, Saint Son Lin, what is your relationship with the Seventh Princess?" Pei Yufei secretly glanced at Lin Ran and asked cautiously.

To be able to call the Seventh Princess of the Jue Jian Imperial Dynasty "Li Huayin", could it be that Lin Ran and Li Huayin were close?!

"Oh, Li Huayin is my Dao Companion." Lin Ran said nonchalantly.