Outside the Seven Star Tower, the elder in black appeared, his expression even more indifferent.
"Many thanks for your assistance, Attendant!"
The Fourth Elder strode forward, a smile on his face.
"It is my duty, no need for thanks!" The Attendant waved his hand. "However, you asked me to lead him into the Seven Star Tower, do you perhaps wish for him to comprehend martial skills within its walls?"
"With his peerless talent, within the Seven Star Tower, he will surely find powerful martial skills!" the Fourth Elder chuckled. "This way, his strength will undoubtedly reach a higher level."
"The Seven Star Tower was left behind by the Dragon Country in ancient times, containing numerous martial skills. Ordinary people cannot easily enter. Your concern for this child is beyond my expectations!"
The Attendant spoke, "I have guarded the Dragon Country headquarters for over a hundred years, yet I have never seen an outsider reach the headquarters, let alone step into this Seven Star Tower!"
"The current situation of the nation is dire. If he can grow, he might become the leader of the nation!" The Fourth Elder's eyes gleamed. "Some matters must eventually be passed on to the younger generation."
"Leader of the nation?" The Attendant narrowed his eyes. "It is rare to find someone you value so highly."
As soon as the words fell, the Attendant vanished from his spot, while the Fourth Elder stood outside the Seven Star Tower, waiting silently.
Inside the Seven Star Tower, Lu Fan's body moved continuously, dodging layer after layer of internal energy, before proceeding safely towards the high tower.
Each floor of the Seven Star Tower was fraught with peril. A slight misstep could lead to being buried within the tower. Lu Fan had never been to the Seven Star Tower and was unaware of its dangers.
After passing through layers of trials, Lu Fan finally reached the seventh floor, his body covered in scars. In the center of the seventh floor stood a stone tablet.
This stone tablet was extremely ancient, instilling a sense of dread in anyone who looked at it, making them afraid to approach.
"Martial Skill Tablet!"
Lu Fan murmured, his heart trembling as he gazed at the characters on the stone tablet. He hadn't expected such a stone tablet to be at the very top of the Seven Star Tower.
Lu Fan gradually approached and touched the Martial Skill Tablet. A powerful energy instantly surged into his mind, catching him off guard.
Startled, Lu Fan quickly retreated, his expression somewhat grave. He had merely touched it casually, yet his mind was filled with a vast amount of information, making him curious.
Just as he was about to touch it again, a powerful force instantly crushed him, expelling Lu Fan from the Seven Star Tower.
Lu Fan stood up, preparing to re-enter, only to find the entrance to the Seven Star Tower sealed. Only the Fourth Elder stood nearby, smiling at Lu Fan.
"Fourth Elder!" Lu Fan exclaimed, "Why are you here? Someone just broke into the Seven Star Tower, so I followed them. Unfortunately, that person was too fast, and I couldn't catch up!"
"You rascal, do you know that the Seven Star Tower is a forbidden area of the Dragon Country!" the Fourth Elder said in a proper manner. "Outsiders cannot easily step into it, or it would violate the headquarters' rules."
"This... the situation was critical at the time, so I pursued!" Lu Fan said helplessly. "If the elders wish to punish me, I will accept it!"
"Alright, alright, I was just joking with you, and you took it seriously!" the Fourth Elder smiled. "It was I who asked the Attendant to lead you in. Did you gain anything within the Seven Star Tower?"
"The Attendant led me in?"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "Why is that?"
"If I told you that the Seven Star Tower held a great treasure, would you have entered so readily!" the Fourth Elder smiled. "It was the only way."
"So this was all arranged by the Fourth Elder!" Lu Fan said with a hint of gratitude.
"Did you gain any martial skills from the Martial Skill Tablet?" the Fourth Elder asked solemnly. "The martial skills within the Seven Star Tower are no trivial matter. If you are fortunate enough to obtain one, it will be of great use to you in the future."
"I do indeed have a set of martial skills in my mind!" Lu Fan said. "Thank you for the elder's gift!"
"That's good!" the Fourth Elder nodded slightly. "The Seven Star Tower has been at the Dragon Country headquarters since ancient times, containing many profound techniques. I wonder what martial skill you obtained!"
Lu Fan recalled the previous moment, and after a pause, he said, "Great Desolation Extermination Palm!"
"Great Desolation Extermination Palm?" the Fourth Elder was slightly surprised. He had never heard of this martial skill before, but from its imposing name, he could tell it was extraordinary.
"Your injuries have now healed, and you have obtained the martial skill you deserve. It is time for you to leave the headquarters!" the Fourth Elder smiled. "In the future, do not act rashly. There is always someone stronger, and a single mistake can cause trouble." Su Dan Novel Network
"Thank you for the reminder, Fourth Elder!" Lu Fan clasped his fists, his expression becoming more serious.
At this moment, Lu Fan also arrived at the entrance of the headquarters. "After leaving this time, I don't know when we will meet again."
"If we meet again, it will likely be when the Dragon Country is in turmoil!" the Fourth Elder smiled. "Go!"
Lu Fan said no more and left the Dragon Country headquarters.
Not long after, Lu Fan appeared at Jiangjing Longting. Inside Jiangjing Longting, Lin Ke and Jiang Meili had been waiting for a long time. Seeing Lu Fan, they couldn't help but show joy. "Xiao Fan, are you alright?"
Lu Fan smiled. "Look at my spirit, how could I not be alright!"
"I thought something had happened to you!" Lin Ke threw herself into Lu Fan's arms. "These past few days, I haven't slept a wink, and it's been hard to fall asleep."
"You've worked hard!" Lu Fan patted Lin Ke's shoulder. "However, this time I left, I gained quite a bit!"
"Lord Lu, did you obtain anything during your trip to the headquarters?" Old Han asked.
He could clearly sense that Lu Fan's aura was even stronger than before.
"I did indeed obtain something!" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "Now that my strength has greatly increased, if I were to face the Valley Master of Medicine King Valley, I might not be at a disadvantage!"
Old Han trembled. Lu Fan's words filled him with awe.
Medicine King Valley was one of the three major sects, capable of contending with the Dragon Country, and its strength was not to be underestimated. If Lu Fan could truly match the Valley Master of Medicine King Valley, his strength would likely have reached the peak.
During these past few days, Lu Fan had also been continuously comprehending the Great Desolation Extermination Palm, a martial skill from the weapon tablet in the Seven Star Tower. If he could master this martial skill, he would not have to struggle so much in future battles.
Meanwhile, the Tian Sha stronghold and the Xing Chen district, connected end to end, had gained considerable fame on the outer battlefield. The Qing Yun Sect's reputation soared, and it held a place among many strongholds.
After the battles during this period, Gu Wen, Han Qiushui, and others had stepped into the Battle Spirit realm, with Han Yunhai even reaching the mid-Battle Spirit stage. Their rapid progress was a testament to the outer battlefield.
Many experts of the Qing Yun Sect had also advanced in strength. During Lu Fan's absence, the Qing Yun Sect had occupied two more strongholds, and its influence continued to rise.
Now, with numerous Battle Spirit experts in the Qing Yun Sect, it was a force to be reckoned with on the outer battlefield. After much deliberation, they decided to expand their strongholds to further enhance the Qing Yun Sect's strength.
However, before they could reach their destination, they witnessed a group of experts engaged in fierce combat ahead.