"A newborn calf fears no tiger," Elder Shangguan narrowed his eyes. "I am an elder of the Sea Kingdom, how can you possibly contend with me!"
"Oh really?" Lu Fan shrugged. "I don't think so. After all, I am also a reserve elder of the Dragon Kingdom. Although I haven't decided whether to accept the position, I at least possess the capability!"
"Reserve elder?"
Elder Shangguan trembled violently, his gaze fixed on Lu Fan. "I truly didn't expect the Dragon Kingdom to value you so highly at such a young age. But it's understandable. You are young, with extraordinary talent. You killed numerous War Spirit level powerhouses at Baiyun Peak. With such a record, you are certainly worthy of important roles within the entire Dragon Kingdom."
"Actually, I admire you!" Lu Fan shrugged. "I sensed the danger earlier, so the message has already been sent out. It won't be long before Dragon Kingdom experts arrive. As an elder of the Sea Kingdom, infiltrating the heartland of the Dragon Kingdom, I doubt many Dragon Kingdom experts will let this slide!"
Elder Shangguan's brow furrowed. He had risked entering the Dragon Kingdom with the sole purpose of killing Lu Fan. He hadn't anticipated Lu Fan being so cunning as to have already transmitted the news to the Dragon Kingdom headquarters.
"You are truly seeking death!"
Without hesitation, Elder Shangguan lunged at Lu Fan with a palm strike. Lu Fan dodged with all his might, his heart filled with shock.
Elder Shangguan's movements were incredibly bizarre. Had he not dodged with extreme effort, he would have surely been subdued.
"Hmph!"
Elder Shangguan snorted lightly, his hands transforming into claws as he fiercely struck towards Lu Fan. Everywhere his attacks passed, a hidden aura was present.
In the blink of an eye, Lu Fan's body was covered in claw marks, even dripping with blood. What surprised him was that he hadn't been physically touched by Elder Shangguan; instead, he had been wounded by an internal force.
"Your movement technique is quite impressive," Elder Shangguan narrowed his eyes. "I don't have time to play with you!"
With that, Elder Shangguan stepped into the air and slammed a palm towards Lu Fan. Lu Fan, finding himself with no other choice, also unleashed a palm strike.
Boom...
A massive collision sound echoed. Lu Fan was violently repelled, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. Nearby leaves scattered, and even several houses collapsed, clearly suppressed by the powerful aura.
Elder Shangguan's arm felt numb. He looked at Lu Fan with surprise. An ordinary War Spirit level powerhouse would have certainly died under his palm strike. Not only did Lu Fan withstand it, but he appeared to be doing so with ease.
"I thought Sea Kingdom elders were supposed to be formidable!"
Lu Fan squinted. "Turns out they're nothing special!"
"You have quite the tongue!"
Elder Shangguan's expression was cold. "You took a palm from me just now and are likely at your limit. Yet you dare to speak such arrogant words!"
"The palm strike from a dignified Sea Kingdom elder couldn't defeat me. If this were to spread, it would surely be a laughing matter," Lu Fan shrugged. "Dragon Kingdom experts will arrive any moment. Are you sure you still want to fight?"
"My purpose in coming to the Dragon Kingdom today was to kill you. Do you think you can escape!" Elder Shangguan sneered, his body surging forward again.
However, at that very moment, the sound of helicopters filled the sky. Dozens of figures appeared, descending upon Jiangnan, attracting the attention of many. No one knew what had happened.
Meanwhile, at the Jiangnan City Lord's Mansion, the Jiangnan City Lord, upon seeing the helicopters, his eyes filled with joy. He hurried towards Tianquan Mountain Villa without the slightest delay.
After all, he knew very well that the helicopters carried Dragon Group experts. If it were just him, he wouldn't dare to come to Lu Fan's aid. But with so many experts from the Dragon Kingdom arriving, he had nothing to fear.
"It's people from the Dragon Kingdom!"
Inside Tianquan Mountain Villa, Han Yunhai's face lit up with joy. "They've arrived just in time. With their assistance, the young master will surely be fine."
"I'm not so sure!" Gu Wen frowned. "To make Master so distressed, this person is definitely not simple. Dragon Group members alone might not be able to suppress him!"
Han Qiushui also frowned. Although he had reached the Grandmaster realm, he still felt too weak. In the face of true powerhouses, he seemed to be of no use.
At this very moment, over a dozen figures landed. Each of them wore the Dragon Group uniform. Their powerful aura was already filled with killing intent.
"Lord Lu, the Dragon Group is here to provide reinforcements!"
Long Aotian cupped his fists. "With the Dragon Group present, no one will be able to harm Lord Lu easily!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly, but his concern remained. This old man before him was an elder of the Sea Kingdom, his strength likely far beyond War Spirit, perhaps even a higher level existence. However, within the entire Dragon Group, aside from Long Aotian, the others were merely ordinary War Spirits.
"What big talk! I thought it was some of those old fellows arriving," Elder Shangguan narrowed his eyes. "Just a bunch of insignificant pawns!"
Long Aotian's brow furrowed. "May I ask who you are? To dare speak such arrogant words!"
"I am Elder Shangguan of the Sea Kingdom," the black-robed elder said unhurriedly. "For you few to think you can stop me, aren't you underestimating me too much?"
Long Aotian trembled violently. Han Bing and the others were even more astonished. They knew very well that the experts dispatched by the Sea Kingdom would be incredibly powerful, but they never imagined that the Sea Kingdom would send an elder.
After all, elders carried the national destiny of a country. If anything were to happen to them, the rescue of their country might even be in jeopardy. In their country, elders controlled everything and were the strongest combatants.
"If we join forces, we might be able to hold him off!" Lu Fan shrugged. "Although Sea Kingdom elders are powerful, we are not weak either!"
"Can we truly hold him off?"
Long Aotian's face turned ashen. He asked softly, his uncertainty palpable, even tinged with worry, as the strength of an elder was far from simple.
The Dragon Group members were merely War Spirits. Even with Long Aotian at the peak of the War Spirit realm, they were likely no match for a true elder.
"As generals of the Dragon Kingdom, if someone invades, what should you do?" Lu Fan asked, his demeanor imposing, his gaze fixed directly on the Dragon Group members.
"We swear to defend with our lives and will never allow others to trample upon us!"
The Dragon Group members responded in unison, their voices filled with immense passion. This was their belief, their pursuit.
"Since that is the case, I, in my capacity as a Dragon Kingdom elder, command you to intercept and kill this person!"
Lu Fan produced a token from his hand, his expression hardening with coldness.
The Dragon Group members were filled with righteous indignation. They instantly formed a formation, a unique formation of the Dragon Group that could amplify their combat power. Su Dan Novel Network
Lu Fan also stood by, ready to act. The Sea Kingdom elder was no ordinary individual, possessing immense combat power. Relying solely on the Dragon Group members to defeat him would not be easy.
"Ignorant fools!"
Elder Shangguan sneered. He stomped his foot forcefully, the shockwave extending in all directions, causing the entire Jiangnan to tremble. No one knew what was happening.
Within the martial arts world, people were astonished. Such a formidable aura could extend for a thousand miles. What kind of terrifying individual was this?