"At present, observing the momentum of the Dragon Kingdom, it seems to be fraught with danger. The Ju Ling Kingdom borders the Dragon Kingdom. If the Dragon Kingdom collapses, the Cang Qiong Kingdom's next target will undoubtedly be the Ju Ling Kingdom!"
Several elders spoke, their expressions growing more solemn. Beside them were numerous experts, each armed with great sabers and riding on tigers, their auras not weak.
"Let's observe further! As long as the Dragon Kingdom's strongholds do not fall, there is still room for maneuver!" the leading elder stated. "We all understand the principle of 'lips and teeth,' but intervening now might not be the best time!"
The elders fell silent. They were keenly aware that getting involved in this conflict would stir endless trouble. For now, they could only wait and see. As long as the Dragon Kingdom stood, the Ju Ling Kingdom would not make a move.
Further behind, many young disciples, riding war tigers, gazed at the extraterrestrial strongholds, their fighting spirit igniting.
The Cang Qiong Kingdom and the Ju Ling Kingdom had a history of enmity. Seeing the Cang Qiong Kingdom's actions now instantly set their battle spirit ablaze.
"The Dragon Kingdom and the Ju Ling Kingdom have always had a good relationship. Why are the elders remaining indifferent when the Dragon Kingdom is in such dire straits?" a young woman inquired.
She stood atop a giant butterfly, gazing towards the extraterrestrial battlefield, filled with bewilderment.
"Miss Bai Hua, you may not know, but national disputes are quite delicate. Rushing into them can be a matter of life and death for a kingdom!" a man replied. Su Dan Xiaoshuo Wang.
"The Cang Qiong Kingdom has been suppressing the Ju Ling Kingdom everywhere. If we could join forces with the Dragon Kingdom at this moment, we could certainly let the Cang Qiong Kingdom know that this world is not theirs to control single-handedly!" Bai Hua Xue's expression was solemn.
As a proud scion of the Bai Hua family in the Ju Ling Kingdom, he harbored a deep-seated aversion to the Cang Qiong Kingdom.
Many youths present dared not speak carelessly, lest they incur the displeasure of the elders present and face severe consequences.
"Kill! We absolutely cannot let them breach the stronghold!"
"Behind us lies the heartland of the Dragon Kingdom. If the stronghold falls, our mountains and rivers will shatter. With our blood, we shall exchange for a hundred generations of peace for our kingdom!"
Shouts of killing echoed through the stronghold. The martial experts of the Dragon Kingdom, despite suffering heavy injuries, showed no sign of retreat.
A Grandmaster, propping himself up with a single arm, gripped his long saber, his body covered in blood. Dragging his severely wounded form, he fearlessly engaged an enemy Grandmaster, seeking a mutual destruction.
Even as their blood stained the sky, they remained loyal to the Dragon Kingdom; this was their final faith.
The experts from the three kingdoms were shocked. Their martial experts outnumbered those in this stronghold by more than threefold, yet they were still held at bay outside the outpost. Such immense willpower inspired awe even in them.
From the mountaintop, the people of the Ju Ling Kingdom watched the tragic scene unfold, their hearts churning. Many youths among them shed tears.
At this moment, they wished fervently that the elders would give the order for them to join the battle for the Dragon Kingdom, to advance and retreat with the Dragon Kingdom's martial forces.
Boom...
Just as their grief and anger peaked, a thunderous explosion resounded throughout the stronghold. A young, powerful figure from the Dragon Kingdom descended from the sky. Wherever his inner energy passed, the heads of enemy experts were severed.
The numerous experts of the Dragon Kingdom looked on in disbelief, then exclaimed, "Lord Lu! It's Lord Lu from the Qing Yun Sect!"
They knew that Lu Fan of Jue Ming Ridge had powerfully slain over a dozen War King realm experts. Lu Fan's appearance represented their last hope.
In the hearts of many Dragon Kingdom experts, Lu Fan had become their guardian deity. Where Lu Fan was present, they would no longer suffer bullying.
"Those who offend my Dragon Kingdom shall be killed without mercy!"
Lu Fan powerfully slew numerous experts. The people of the three kingdoms, hearing the news, were struck with terror and fled frantically, not daring to delay even a moment.
The battle at Jue Ming Ridge had resulted in countless casualties among the War King realm experts of the three kingdoms, all at the hands of this man. Lu Fan had left an indelible mark in their minds.
In truth, if they had united and fiercely surrounded Lu Fan, even with his immense power, he would have ultimately met his demise. Unfortunately, they were already utterly terrified.
On the mountaintop, many gazed at Lu Fan. The elders of the Ju Ling Kingdom, in particular, had a gleam in their eyes. To possess such strength at such a young age was truly astonishing.
"Who is he? Why is he so powerful!"
Looking towards the direction of the stronghold, Bai Hua Xue showed surprise. "Even among the younger generation of the Ju Ling Kingdom, there is likely no one this powerful!"
"This person is a prodigy of the Dragon Kingdom!" a man stated. "At such a young age, he controls a powerful force. In the current war of the Dragon Kingdom, he has turned the tide, killing many War King realm experts at Jue Ming Ridge!"
"Killed War Kings?"
Bai Hua Xue exclaimed. Lu Fan, being so young and capable of killing War King realm experts, signified limitless hope for the Dragon Kingdom's future.
"If I have the chance, I must get to know him!"
"Miss Bai Hua, you aren't perhaps taken with him, are you?" a man smiled, seated on a giant bear, his expression rather indifferent. "Actually, I shouldn't be much different from him!"
"You? Relying on what?" Bai Hua Xue glanced at him dismissively. "In the Ju Ling Kingdom, you might be considered a prodigy, but in front of him, you are worthless!"
The man's face instantly turned ashen. He had not expected Bai Hua Xue to regard Lu Fan with such high esteem.
At the same time, within the Dragon Kingdom's stronghold, many Dragon Kingdom experts emerged. Under Lu Fan's leadership, they repeatedly intercepted enemy experts.
After a short while, the enemy experts were gradually driven back. Everyone looked at Lu Fan with renewed respect.
"We thank Lord Lu for saving our lives!"
Numerous generals bowed to Lu Fan, their sincerity unquestionable.
"You are all generals who fought valiantly, willing to die to protect the Dragon Kingdom!" Lu Fan's expression was solemn. "It is I who should thank all of you on behalf of the Dragon Kingdom's citizens!"
Lu Fan bowed slightly, his eyes filled with gravity. If not for these individuals, the stronghold would have long been captured, and the Dragon Kingdom would have collapsed instantly.
"With such individuals in the Dragon Kingdom, why should it not prosper!" the elders on the mountaintop exclaimed.
However, suddenly, Lu Fan's gaze snapped towards a distant mountain peak, as if sensing something.
"Lord, what is it?" a Dragon Kingdom expert asked.
"It's nothing. You should hasten to reinforce other strongholds!"
Lu Fan waved his hand, then his figure shot out, surging towards the mountain peak ahead. If the people on the mountain peak were from the three kingdoms, he would show no mercy, as the three kingdoms had never shown mercy when dealing with the Dragon Kingdom.
The sound of breaking wind echoed as Lu Fan crossed the distance, carrying an aura of bloody slaughter.
Except for a few elders and Bai Hua Xue, everyone else involuntarily retreated backward. This killing intent was too powerful for them to bear.
They felt as though they were being stared at by death itself as Lu Fan's gaze fell upon them.
"Who are you?" Lu Fan's aura was imposing.
"Lord Lu, please do not misunderstand. We are from the Ju Ling Kingdom!"
The leading elder cupped his fist. "We were truly impressed by Lord Lu's display just now!"
"People of the Ju Ling Kingdom?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "In that case, this has nothing to do with you!"