"With our strongholds surrounded, splitting our forces would be counterproductive!" Lu Fan stated. "Although Dragon Country has dispatched many Grandmasters, the three major nations have joined forces, and their Grandmasters are likely numerous!"
"But Jue Ming Ridge is likely heavily ambushed!" Long Aotian said solemnly. "If Lord Lu goes alone, it will be extremely perilous!"
"Trust me!"
Lu Fan's expression was serious. "I will bring the three elders back safely!"
Long Aotian wanted to say more, but ultimately didn't know how to phrase it. Lu Fan had already made up his mind, and their further words would be useless.
After Lu Fan left, Han Bing asked, "Captain, what should we do now?"
"Reinforce the strongholds without delay!"
Long Aotian stated directly, "If the strongholds are captured, Dragon Country will be in grave danger!"
"But Lord Lu..." Han Bing was somewhat worried. "After all, Jue Ming Ridge is where the three major nations have jointly laid an ambush!"
"Lord Lu must have some confidence in his actions!" Long Aotian said. "Lord Lu displayed his strength at Medicine King Valley, so he might not be in danger!"
Han Bing was somewhat helpless. With Long Aotian speaking like this, he naturally dared not say more, but he was very worried about Lu Fan.
With experts from various nations ambushing at Jue Ming Ridge, Lu Fan going alone would undoubtedly put his life at risk.
"Beidou, lead everyone to reinforce the strongholds without fail!"
Long Aotian's voice rang out, firm and powerful. This matter was not trivial; any slight oversight would lead to the strongholds falling.
"We will accompany you!" Gu Wen said. "As fellow countrymen of Dragon Country, how can we cower?"
"Indeed! Let's go together!" Han Qiushui quickly agreed.
"You are so heavily injured, I'm afraid..." Han Bing frowned. "I should escort you back to Dragon Country first!"
"The Outer Battlefield is brutal, these injuries are nothing!" Gu Wen said repeatedly. "We've already had our wounds bandaged, so we'll be fine!"
Han Bing was touched, but he did not intend to let them continue fighting. The upcoming battles should belong to them.
"Don't worry, Dragon Country's experts are rushing to reinforce, and they will definitely make them pay!" Beidou said. "You should go back and recuperate!"
"You may not know!" Han Qiushui frowned. "The three major nations have many experts. Even if all of Dragon Country's Grandmasters are dispatched, they might not be able to resist the three powerful nations. If we go, we can at least help a little!"
Han Bing's expression changed slightly. They had never entered the Outer Battlefield and naturally did not understand the fighting there.
"Even if you don't let us go, we will definitely go!" Gu Wen smiled. "In a war between nations, how can we flee!"
The experts present were shocked, especially those from other sects. Dragon Country's strongholds were invaded by foreign enemies, and they not only opposed Dragon Country but almost engaged in a major fight. Compared to Gu Wen and the others, they felt deeply ashamed.
"Let them go!"
Long Aotian said. "When we engage, Han Bing, you will be responsible for protecting them!"
"Your subordinate obeys!"
Han Bing quickly nodded. With Gu Wen and the others' determination, how could they refuse.
As many forces surged towards the various strongholds, Long Aotian's gaze turned towards Jue Ming Ridge.
Jue Ming Ridge was an ambush set by the three major nations. The three elders were trapped, and it was likely that Jue Ming Ridge was teeming with experts. Lu Fan going alone was extremely dangerous. As the captain of the Dragon Group, how could he retreat.
Meanwhile, within Jue Ming Ridge, Elder Jiu and the others had ashen faces, looking at the more than ten figures before them, with blood trickling from their lips.
"I think you should accept your fate!"
Elder Shangguan of the Sea Country sneered. "Jue Ming Ridge was prepared for you. Today, you cannot escape even if you have wings!"
"Well said, with the three major nations joining forces this time, how can you survive!" the old man from the Azure Sky Country sneered.
To launch this upheaval, the Azure Sky Country had prepared for several years. Now, by uniting with the other two major nations, annexing Dragon Country would be as easy as blowing away dust.
"Bullying the few with the many, what kind of skill is that!" Elder Ba said coldly. "If it were a one-on-one fight, you might not be my match!"
"One-on-one!" the old man from the Azure Sky Country sneered. "This is not that era. As long as the three elders perish at Jue Ming Ridge, Dragon Country's fate will likely be sealed!"
"If you want our lives, you must see if you are qualified!" Elder Jiu said. "Although you have more than ten experts, does anyone dare to step forward!"
Several figures exchanged glances, and then fell silent.
They were well aware of how terrifying the desperate counterattack of a War King could be, capable of taking down even another War King.
Dragon Country's three elders were at their wits' end. If they were to disregard everything now, they would surely take one of them down with them.
Having cultivated to this stage with such difficulty, how could they allow such a thing to happen.
Seeing that no one dared to move, Elder Jiu sneered, "As expected, the Alliance of Nations is just a heap of loose sand. You all have your own ulterior motives!"
"Ridiculous, with so many War Kings here, are we afraid of you!" Elder Ouyang of the Sea Country said coldly. "Elders, let us attack together and suppress and kill them. Only then will we be completely safe!"
The other elders nodded upon hearing this, their expressions filled with a chilling glint.
The experts of the three major nations were all at Jue Ming Ridge, and Dragon Country only had a mere three War Kings. How could they be intimidated.
In an instant, more than ten figures stepped forward, heading towards Elder Jiu and the others, their movements carrying a terrifying internal force.
Within the Dragon Country headquarters, Elder Four stood tall, his expression filled with worry.
"Elder Four, we just received news that Elder Jiu and the others have been ambushed at Jue Ming Ridge!" Elder Six approached. "We can't wait any longer! We must rush to Jue Ming Ridge now!"
"Absolutely not!"
Elder Four frowned. "Absolutely not!"
"Elder Four, are you going to watch them die?" Elder Six's face was ashen. "They are elders of Dragon Country, representing Dragon Country's destiny. Nothing must happen to them!"
"Little Lu is in the Outer Battlefield. If he hears the news, he will definitely go to reinforce!" Elder Four said seriously. "We must not act rashly!"
"Although Little Lu's strength is not bad, how can he deal with so many experts!" Elder Six said excitedly. "If Elder Four is afraid of death, I will go alone!"
"Insolent!"
Elder Four's imposing aura pressed down on Elder Six. "The Great Elder has ordered that while he is in seclusion, I am in charge of Dragon Country. Do you wish to defy the elder's will?"
Elder Six frowned but dared not speak. Elder Four held authority, and if he disobeyed, it would be treason against Dragon Country.
"Little Six, I know you are anxious, but Elder Four has his own plans!" Elder Five said. "We can wait with peace of mind!"
"With so many compatriots trapped and the elders in danger, how can I be at ease!" Elder Six said with a grim face.
"The three major nations have joined forces, and they have been prepared for a long time!" Elder Four said coldly. "On Dragon Country's border, I sensed several powerful auras, which are likely coming for us!"