"I suggest you stop struggling pointlessly, or you'll die even faster!"
The enemy general said coldly, "The three great nations joining forces to annex Dragon Country was planned long ago. With Dragon Country's martial arts experts, you simply cannot stop us!"
"You have quite the arrogance. If you want to take this stronghold, you'll at least have to pay a price!" Gu Wen sneered. "Moreover, this is a Dragon Country stronghold, how can we allow you to be so presumptuous? Even if we die here today, we will never let you succeed!"
"Your cause is lost, what room do you have for maneuver?" the enemy general scoffed. "Even the three elders of Dragon Country are trapped in Desperate Ridge. You have no hope!"
"The three elders are trapped?"
The Dragon Country general's face turned ashen. Dragon Country had dispatched three elders to command the various strongholds, but they never expected to be ambushed in Desperate Ridge.
"Desperate Ridge?" Gu Wen frowned. If that were true, the three elders of Dragon Country would be in serious trouble.
With the three nations joining forces, they were well-prepared, and there were likely many Battle King level experts among them. How could the three elders of Dragon Country possibly cope?
"I wonder where my master is now," Han Qiushui said. "If my master were here, perhaps there would be a glimmer of hope!"
"I think you should worry about yourselves! With just a few of you, do you still think you can protect the stronghold?"
The enemy general sneered. "Now that only a few of you are left in the stronghold, do you think you can defy fate?"
"Even if we die, we will never let you insult us!"
With a cold expression, the Dragon Country general said, "You all go first, we will hold them off! Don't make any futile sacrifices."
"We will never retreat!" Gu Wen stated directly.
The other experts from Qingyun Sect had rushed to various strongholds. These few of them were here, naturally fearless. Even if their heads were severed, it would be of no consequence.
"Since you are so resolute, then let us fight side by side!" the Dragon Country general said, drawing his great saber.
"Truly seeking death!" the enemy general sneered. They had many experts on their side and were not afraid of the people in the stronghold.
"Dragon Group Sword Shadow, come to reinforce the stronghold!"
With a loud shout, sword shadows and sword light flashed, instantly killing an enemy expert. Following them were numerous Grandmaster experts, who surrounded the enemy experts.
"Dragon Group members!"
The Dragon Country general was startled, and his joy was boundless. They had already prepared to die for their country, but they never expected Dragon Group members to arrive in time.
"Good to see you!" Gu Wen smiled at Sword Shadow.
"We've kept you waiting. A large number of reinforcements are en route to the various strongholds!" Sword Shadow said. "Dragon Country will not admit defeat this time!"
In an instant, the entire stronghold was filled with the sounds of battle. Sword Shadow was a Dragon Country expert, a peak Battle Spirit, and the closest to a Battle King. Thus, with his first move, the enemy experts suffered heavy casualties, and many fled.
Seeing the fleeing enemies, Gu Wen showed no mercy, forcefully killing several Grandmasters. His expression was cold; these people had killed so many Dragon Country experts, and they had long harbored resentment.
"By the way, have you seen my master?" Han Qiushui looked at Sword Shadow. "Where is he now?"
"Lord Lu is currently gathering many experts and heading towards the extraterrestrial battlefield. I am the vanguard, so I arrived first!" Sword Shadow said.
"The three elders are trapped in Desperate Ridge. We must provide support as soon as possible, otherwise, the three elders might be in mortal danger," Gu Wen stated. "This matter is of great importance and cannot be delayed in the slightest."
"The three elders?" Sword Shadow's expression changed slightly. He knew very well what the three elders represented in Dragon Country. If anything happened to them, Dragon Country's foundation might be severely damaged.
"If even the three elders cannot handle it, we going there would be useless!" Sword Shadow's expression shifted. "You all go find Lord Lu, perhaps he has a solution!"
"That's for the best!" Gu Wen said. "You all go support the other strongholds. As for rescuing the three elders, that will be left to us!"
"Then we entrust it to you!" Sword Shadow quickly clasped his hands, his expression solemn. He knew very well how much Qingyun Sect had helped Dragon Country this time.
After the two groups separated, Han Qiushui said directly, "The three elders are trapped in Desperate Ridge. Should we go to Desperate Ridge, or..."
"Our strength is not enough!" Gu Wen stated directly. "Let's go find our master first. As long as we find our master, we can go to Desperate Ridge!"
Han Qiushui nodded slightly, not daring to delay. This was a critical moment. Any slight misstep could cause great upheaval.
Meanwhile, at other strongholds in the extraterrestrial battlefield, despite the resistance from Qingyun Sect and many experts, they were outnumbered and gradually losing ground. Their expressions were heavy; they knew very well that if external aid did not arrive, these strongholds would likely be captured.
Sword Shadow and many experts engaged in fierce combat within the stronghold. Even with blood flowing, they paid no mind. This time, coming to the extraterrestrial battlefield, even if they died for their country, they had no regrets.
On the other side, Lu Fan, leading many experts, had arrived at the extraterrestrial battlefield. He had dispatched many Battle Spirit experts from the Dragon Group along with Grandmaster experts to support various strongholds. This battle was extremely brutal; Dragon Country had gambled all its assets, and even Grandmasters who had been in seclusion had arrived at the extraterrestrial battlefield.
Dragon Country's only trump card was those few elders stationed at the Dragon Country headquarters. If even they were deployed, Dragon Country would have no trump cards left, which was the most terrifying prospect.
A nation that had no final trump card would become prey to other nations.
Within Dragon Country, the bloody scent from the extraterrestrial battlefield could be felt, and a deep sense of worry arose, but they did not know what to do.
At this very moment, several figures appeared before Lu Fan, and he slowly stopped.
"Master!" Han Qiushui exclaimed with surprise.
"How are you all?" Lu Fan asked quickly. But looking at their wounds and injuries, Lu Fan's eyes couldn't help but fill with killing intent. He had never seen Gu Wen and Han Qiushui so disheveled.
The faces of the other Dragon Country members also turned grim. Gu Wen and Han Qiushui were not only covered in wounds but also had blood on their faces, clearly having gone through an extremely fierce battle.
"We are fine, but the three elders are surrounded in Desperate Ridge!" Gu Wen stated. "This matter is extremely urgent!"
"Han Bing, take good care of them!" Lu Fan said, then looked at Long Aotian. "You lead the many experts to reinforce the various strongholds. I will go to Desperate Ridge alone to rescue the elders!"
"How can that be? With your strength alone, it might not be feasible," Long Aotian frowned.