"What if I insist on pursuing him?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "Does the Medicine King Valley Master intend to fight me?"
"Mr. Lu is a distinguished guest of the Dragon Country and the master of the Qingyun Sect. How would Medicine King Valley dare to oppose Mr. Lu!" The Medicine King Valley Master smiled, his words exceptionally peaceful.
"Valley Master, this brat is powerful and has made an enemy of Medicine King Valley. If he is not eliminated, it will lead to endless trouble in the future!" Xia Handong spoke up. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"
"Enough of your nonsense!" The Medicine King Valley Master said coldly. "This is your private matter. As the master of Medicine King Valley, I shouldn't have come to intervene, but you are an elder of Medicine King Valley, and absolutely no mistakes can be made!"
"Medicine King Valley Master, you heard me just now. He harbors killing intent towards me. If I let him go today, I fear I will never have peace in the future!" Lu Fan stated directly. "I hope the Valley Master will not interfere."
"Isn't Lord Lu joking!" another elder interjected. "He is the Grand Elder of Medicine King Valley. How can we stand by and watch you act recklessly!"
"So, Medicine King Valley intends to gang up on me?" Lu Fan's expression turned cold. "If that's the case, this feud is set today!"
"Mr. Lu, please don't misunderstand. This is not the original intention of Medicine King Valley!" the Medicine King Valley Master said directly. "It's just that this matter is of great importance, and moreover, he is the Grand Elder of Medicine King Valley, so no accident can happen to him!"
"Valley Master, your words are indeed loaded with meaning," Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "If I forcefully take his life, what will Medicine King Valley do?"
"Lord Lu, think thrice!" the Medicine King Valley Master smiled. "With me here, I doubt anyone can take his life!"
Following these words, Lu Fan's expression instantly darkened. Medicine King Valley, relying on its numbers and imposing presence, showed him no regard.
"You brat, you've got quite the nerve. Do you really think Medicine King Valley is afraid of you?" Xia Handong said coldly. "If you dare to make a move today, you will never return!"
"Enough of your nonsense!" the Medicine King Valley Master said with a cold expression. "Medicine King Valley has always been detached from worldly affairs. Now, I've broken precedent for you, and you still show no remorse!"
Xia Handong quickly shut his mouth, a look of helplessness on his face.
Lu Fan hesitated for a moment, then suddenly leaped into the air, striding directly towards Xia Handong. The battle in Longdu was initiated by Xia Handong, and Lu Fan was unwilling to let this matter end so easily.
The Medicine King Valley Master frowned. They did not want Medicine King Valley to be involved, but Lu Fan was so aggressive that even he could not dissuade him, his expression showing a hint of emotion.
The Medicine King Valley Master unleashed a palm strike, which collided with Lu Fan's. The impact resounded through the sky, drawing gasps of admiration from the onlookers.
*Puff...*
Lu Fan staggered back several steps, blood spurting from the corner of his mouth, his face pale. The Medicine King Valley Master, however, remained composed, as if nothing had happened, as if Lu Fan were merely a child in his eyes.
"Truly ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth, daring to act presumptuously before the Valley Master!" Su Dan Novel Network
The elder beside him spoke coldly, looking at Lu Fan with disdain. The Medicine King Valley Master's strength was immense, placing him at the apex of the entire Dragon Country. Even a War King like Lu Fan might not be able to shake him.
"No wonder he is called the Valley Master. His strength is indeed formidable!" Lu Fan let out a cold laugh. "I have certainly gained some insight!"
"Lord Lu is young and promising. Reaching the War King realm at such a young age, your future achievements will undoubtedly surpass mine!"
The Medicine King Valley Master smiled faintly. "The previous strike was merely a mild probe. Lord Lu, please do not take it to heart."
"What a colossal joke. That strike was so fierce, how could it be a mere probe?"
Just then, an aged voice sounded. The Fourth Elder strode forward, standing beside Lu Fan. "Valley Master of Medicine King Valley, I trust you are well!"
"So it's the Fourth Elder of the Dragon Country!" the Medicine King Valley Master cupped his fists. "I didn't expect you to be here as well!"
"Medicine King Valley is detached from worldly affairs, yet today the Valley Master makes a forceful move. If I didn't come, I fear you would have become even more overbearing!" the Fourth Elder narrowed his eyes.
"Fourth Elder is joking. I merely did not wish to see them fight, which is why I intervened," the Medicine King Valley Master said solemnly.
"If you truly did not want them to fight, you would not have allowed the Grand Elder of Medicine King Valley to leave. Now that he has been defeated, you are here to clean up the mess!" the Fourth Elder said coldly. "As the Valley Master of Medicine King Valley, you rashly attacked a prospective elder of the Dragon Country. Have you considered the consequences of such a transgression?"
The Medicine King Valley Master's expression shifted. This matter involved the Dragon Country, and if he handled it poorly, it would spell disaster for Medicine King Valley.
"Do not try to intimidate us!" Xia Handong said coldly. "The three great sects joining forces may not fear the Dragon Country! With the Fourth Elder speaking such words, where does that leave the Valley Master?"
"What audacious boasting!" the Ninth Elder narrowed his eyes. "The three hidden sects united, do you truly believe that?"
Xia Handong was about to speak when he was rebuked by the Medicine King Valley Master. "You still dare to spout nonsense here, truly ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth!"
After admonishing him, the Medicine King Valley Master smiled. "The Dragon Country is the dominion of the Dragon Country. We are all subjects of the Dragon Country, how could we dare to oppose it!"
"Valley Master of Medicine King Valley is too modest!" the Fourth Elder smiled. "Actually, what he said earlier was not wrong. The three hidden sects united have no fear of the Dragon Country. However, if the Dragon Country decides to annihilate the three sects, it still has the strength to do so!"
At this point, the Fourth Elder's eyes glinted with killing intent, his expression filled with coldness. As the Fourth Elder of the Dragon Country, how could he tolerate being threatened in such a manner?
If even the elders of the Dragon Country were to bow and scrape, who in the entire Dragon Country would obey the elders' commands in the future?
"I am certainly aware of that. The Dragon Country has an abundance of elder masters. How could Medicine King Valley dare to offend them!" the Medicine King Valley Master cupped his fists. "Let today's matter end here. Everyone need not dwell on it!"
After speaking, the Medicine King Valley Master prepared to lead his people away. He was well aware that Medicine King Valley was weak, and the other two factions harbored ulterior motives. If he rashly offended the Dragon Country, he would inevitably bring trouble upon himself.
"I will remember this severe injury today!"
Lu Fan sneered. "I will repay it in the future!"
The Medicine King Valley Master felt a pang of bitterness in his heart. Today's events were not his intention; it was all caused by Xia Handong. Unfortunately, he had made an enemy of Lu Fan for no reason, which would not be good for Medicine King Valley in the future.
After the Medicine King Valley contingent departed, the Fourth Elder looked at Lu Fan. "How are you? Are your injuries serious?"
"I won't die. It's just a minor injury, not worth mentioning!" Lu Fan waved his hand. "Why did you elders appear in time?"
"You brat are precious. I don't want you to suffer any harm," the Ninth Elder said. "We had already arrived at Bibo Pond. However, your strength has increased greatly recently. I'm afraid even I am no match for you now!"
Lu Fan showed a bitter smile, but a warmth flowed through his heart. The two elders valued him so much that he couldn't help but feel touched.