Seeing the Ninth Elder fighting with one arm again, with a look of death in his ancient eyes, Lu Fan felt a pang of sorrow.
After the Ninth Elder slew two Battle Kings, he was trapped by three more, in an extremely perilous situation where a single misstep could lead to his demise.
The martial arts experts nearby, though wanting to help, found themselves unable to break free, their hearts filled with despair.
With the elders of the Dragon Kingdom personally present, they still couldn't turn the tide of defeat. If this was the case, how could the Dragon Kingdom possibly withstand this invasion?
With this thought, everyone's sorrow deepened, reaching a state of frenzy. Even if they were to fall in the end, they were determined to make the Azure Sky Kingdom pay a price.
Perhaps this was their will, and their resolve for the Dragon Kingdom.
The Ninth Elder, wielding his saber, held off three Battle Kings alone, but was stubbornly entangled by them. His severed arm was covered in blood, yet the Ninth Elder did not retreat an inch, striking fear into the hearts of the three Battle Kings.
Even though they were three against one, they were locked in a stalemate. By normal standards, any one of them could have matched the Ninth Elder. But the Ninth Elder, with his resolve to die, unleashed attacks of extreme ferocity, with no thought of retreat.
These three Battle Kings were experts from other nations who had joined the alliance merely to share in the spoils. They had no intention of dying here. Even with their combined might, they could not suppress the Ninth Elder.
However, the Ninth Elder knew clearly that if this continued, he would not be able to hold on. He had already reached his limit after killing the two Battle Kings. If this dragged on, he would surely perish.
Sensing the Ninth Elder's weakening strength, the three Battle Kings rejoiced instantly. This meant they could launch a decisive attack, after which the Ninth Elder would have no means to resist.
After a fierce struggle, the Ninth Elder suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood and knelt to the ground, his body trembling uncontrollably. His arm was mangled, but he had lived his life without failing the Dragon Kingdom or its people.
"Ninth Elder!"
Amidst the flames of war, within the borders of the Dragon Kingdom, numerous shouts arose. The eyes of the people were filled with killing intent, and seeing the Ninth Elder fall, their hearts were filled with an unyielding defiance.
The three Battle Kings showed no mercy, their battle sabers slashing down, each eager to be the one to kill the Ninth Elder. They knew very well that whoever managed to kill a Dragon Kingdom elder first would gain more after the Dragon Kingdom's eventual fall.
Boom…
Just as despair gripped the crowd, a figure descended from the sky, forcefully repelling the three Battle Kings. Simultaneously, the entire battlefield was engulfed in a cloud of dust.
The Ninth Elder, on the verge of death, looked at the scene before him with a glimmer of joy in his eyes: "Lu kid, it's Lu kid!"
"Those who offend my Dragon Kingdom shall be killed without mercy!"
Lu Fan, clad in battle armor, exuded an imposing aura that instilled a sense of deterrence across the entire battlefield.
"Those who offend my Dragon Kingdom shall be killed without mercy!"
"Those who offend my Dragon Kingdom shall be killed without mercy!"
"Those who offend my Dragon Kingdom shall be killed without mercy!"
A wave of shouts erupted. The numerous experts of the Dragon Kingdom seemed possessed, their fighting spirit ignited, their strength boundless. Even facing ten opponents, they showed no fear.
In an instant, the same cries echoed across the battlefield, for they knew their guardian deity had arrived…
Seeing the surge in everyone's morale, many elders also showed signs of joy. They had been facing immense pressure, so much so that they could barely breathe. Lu Fan's arrival not only boosted the spirits of the masses but also gave the martial arts experts a glimmer of hope.
"Ninth Elder, I am late!"
Lu Fan felt a sense of guilt as he helped the Ninth Elder up: "Leave this place to me!"
"As an elder of the Dragon Kingdom, one must never flee from battle!"
The Ninth Elder, though trembling, refused to leave. He knew that as long as they remained, their presence would keep the hearts of the people steadfast.
"In that case, Ninth Elder, you shall recuperate here. I will deal with them!"
Lu Fan's battle intent soared, especially as he gazed at the enemies before him, his eyes filled with murderous intent.
The three Battle Kings, sensing the unfavorable turn of events, desperately wanted to escape. They had heard of a guardian deity in the Dragon Kingdom whose strength was so formidable that even Yan Cangtian was no match for him. It was likely the person before them.
Lu Fan's arrival had instantly boosted everyone's morale, which was enough to demonstrate Lu Fan's influence. Without immense strength and backing, how could such powerful influence be wielded?
"Those who offend my Dragon Kingdom will not escape!"
Lu Fan's expression was icy. In a flash, he appeared before the three Battle Kings. Lu Fan was already familiar with the Tian Xing Jue, and his speed reached its peak, far beyond what ordinary people could match. Su Dan Novel Network.
"We are merely allies of the Azure Sky Kingdom, not Battle Kings of the Azure Sky Kingdom!"
The three Battle Kings quickly said, "If you spare us, we will leave and never trouble the Dragon Kingdom!"
"If that were true, you would not have come into the Dragon Kingdom's territory!" Lu Fan's expression was cold: "Those who offend my Dragon Kingdom shall be killed without mercy!"
"The three of us Battle Kings united, you may not be able to defeat us!"
One of them said coldly, "Don't refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit!"
Unfortunately, before his words had even fallen, Lu Fan flicked a finger, ending his life. It was a swift and decisive kill, as if the Battle Kings were mere ants in Lu Fan's eyes.
Seeing the dire situation, the other two Battle Kings immediately split up, fleeing in two different directions. This was perhaps their only chance of survival.
However, Lu Fan was now a Battle Emperor. Ordinary Battle Kings were like ants before him. In the blink of an eye, he dealt with them.
At this moment, the numerous experts brought by the three Battle Kings also began to flee in all directions. Although they knew that the Azure Sky Kingdom had an abundance of experts and that by persisting, they could surely dismantle the Dragon Kingdom, Lu Fan's formidable power made them unwilling to risk their lives. In an instant, the battle around the Ninth Elder was left with only the experts of the Azure Sky Kingdom struggling to hold on.
On the opposite peak, the three elders, Feng, Yu, and Lei, looked towards Lu Fan with profound expressions.
"I never expected him to kill three Battle Kings in such a short time with his own power. I doubt any of us three could achieve such a feat!" Elder Lei remarked.
"This kid indeed has some strength, but what of it!" Elder Feng said coldly, "I will personally go and test him, to see what his strength is like!"
"We cannot be careless!" Elder Yu frowned, "That kid is not simple!"
"Let him go!"
Elder Lei said, "Elder Feng is extremely fast, even if he is defeated, he can escape."
"Elder Lei, what are you saying!"
Elder Feng shot him a glare, "He is merely a junior of the Dragon Kingdom, how can he be my opponent? Are you not boosting the enemy's morale and diminishing our own?"
"I was just speaking casually, Elder Feng, please do not be angry." Elder Lei quickly chuckled, "However, you must be very careful!"
Elder Feng did not reply and left directly. In his eyes, Lu Fan was insignificant, someone he had never taken seriously.