“Elder, please don’t joke!” Lu Fan said awkwardly, “This is the Grand Elder’s Decree, representing the authority of the Dragon Country. How can you hand it over to me so casually!”
“After deliberation by all the elders, this is no joke!” The Fourth Elder stated directly, “If it weren’t for you, the heartland of the Dragon Country would have been invaded long ago!”
Lu Fan was shocked internally. Looking at the white-haired elders before him, his respect deepened.
For the betterment of the nation, they would even readily relinquish their power. Such magnanimity was likely rare.
Lu Fan knew very well what the Grand Elder’s Decree of the Dragon Country represented. With this token, many martial powerhouses within the Dragon Country would have to obey his command.
“Thank you, elders, for your high regard!”
Lu Fan bowed, “Even without this token, I will protect the Dragon Country. Please, Fourth Elder, take it back!”
“Lu kid, don’t refuse it!”
The Seventh Elder chimed in, “On the Outer Domain battlefield, you fought bravely and repelled numerous powerful enemies. With your current strength, you are more than capable!”
“That’s right, this is our collective decision!” The Ninth Elder exclaimed, “Don’t push yourself away, boy, lest you dampen our spirits!”
Lu Fan stood frozen, yet did not take the token. He was acutely aware of the authority it wielded.
“What, are you truly going to dampen our spirits, kid?” The Fourth Elder chuckled lightly.
“The Grand Elder’s Decree is no small matter. Please keep it safe, Fourth Elder!” Lu Fan smiled, “After all, I’ve said before that I wouldn’t become part of the headquarters!”
“Precisely why we are handing over this Grand Elder’s Decree to you!” The Fourth Elder said solemnly.
“I request all elders to comply with my wishes!”
Lu Fan spoke again. No matter what, he would not accept the Grand Elder’s Decree.
Seeing this, the elders’ expressions shifted. This was their agreed-upon plan, and they hadn’t expected Lu Fan to refuse.
For a moment, many martial arts experts in the banquet hall watched, feeling a sense of shock.
They knew all too well what the Grand Elder’s Decree signified. Normally, one could not resist such temptation, yet Lu Fan could. This earned him even greater admiration.
But suddenly, a dark gust of wind surged through the banquet hall. Before anyone could react, the token in the Fourth Elder’s hand vanished.
A figure clad in black stepped out, streaking towards the exit of the banquet hall with a whistling sound.
“If you don’t want this token, then it’s mine!”
A peculiar voice echoed throughout the hall, startling everyone.
“Who is this person? How did he manage to enter the banquet hall?” The Ninth Elder’s expression changed.
The other elders also rose. The Grand Elder’s Decree was of utmost importance. If it fell into the wrong hands, it would have significant repercussions for the Dragon Country in the future.
“Hundred-Faced Scholar!”
The Fourth Elder’s expression turned cold, “Elders, where are you! Intercept him. We absolutely cannot let him leave the Dragon Country with the token!”
As soon as the words fell, over a dozen figures soared into the sky, pursuing the figure in black.
The matter of the Grand Elder’s token was too critical; they dared not be negligent.
“Where are the members of the Azure Cloud Sect!”
Lu Fan’s expression turned cold, “Seal the nation and track this person!”
“We obey your command, sir!”
Numerous powerhouses from the Azure Cloud Sect stepped forward, chasing after the figure in black with cold gazes. They never expected things to escalate this way.
The elites of the Dragon Group also did not hesitate, rushing in pursuit with grave expressions. Such an incident happening right under their noses, if the Grand Elder’s Decree was truly stolen, the Dragon Country would undoubtedly be ridiculed by other nations.
Meanwhile, in the Dragon Capital, chaos erupted. The appearance of the Hundred-Faced Scholar had agitated many martial artists of the Dragon Country.
If anything were to happen to the Grand Elder’s Decree, they would be held accountable.
“The Hundred-Faced Scholar is incredibly fast. If we just chase like this, catching him will be harder than climbing the heavens!”
The Ninth Elder remarked, “He hasn’t appeared for so many years, why would he show up at the banquet hall now!”
“It’s likely that the Azure Sky Country offered a substantial price!”
The Fourth Elder said coldly, “That’s why he’s trying to snatch the Grand Elder’s Decree!”
As they spoke, the figure in black had already disappeared from their sight, causing their faces to darken. Sudan Novel Network
To have the Grand Elder’s token stolen during a national celebration banquet, if this news spread, what would become of the Dragon Country’s reputation?
“Elders, this person is skilled in concealment. Chasing him like this might not be effective!”
Lu Fan’s figure approached, “I have placed a tracking item on him. As long as the Dragon Country is sealed and he is prevented from leaving, we will surely capture him!”
“Seal the nation?”
The Seventh Elder frowned slightly, “The strongest border guards of the Dragon Country are only at the Grandmaster level. How can they possibly seal him within the country!”
“Indeed, even if we were to act, we might not be able to apprehend him. It’s impossible to seal the nation and restrain him!” The Ninth Elder frowned.
“I have an Eight Trigram Array here. If the elders cooperate, we can seal the entire border of the Dragon Country!” Lu Fan stated earnestly, “However, once the Eight Trigram Array is activated, no one in the Dragon Country can leave, and no one from outside can enter!”
“Is there truly such a peculiar formation?” The Fourth Elder was astonished.
“Do the elders not trust me!” Lu Fan’s voice rang out.
“You are the guardian of the Dragon Country. How could we not trust you!” The Seventh Elder stated directly, “It’s just that the Hundred-Faced Scholar is no ordinary person. His strength is also terrifyingly immense. Restraining him within the Dragon Country is by no means an easy feat!”
“That is precisely why we need the elders’ cooperation!”
Lu Fan smiled faintly, “If the elders occupy the eight trigram positions and form the Eight Trigram Array, it will become impregnable! Unless his strength surpasses all of us!”
Seeing Lu Fan’s confidence, the elders began to believe him.
Shortly after, the elders took their positions as Lu Fan instructed, occupying the eight directions. Lu Fan, positioned within the array’s core, began to reshape the world according to the principles of Qimen Dunjia.
These skills were all learned from his old master years ago, and they were now proving useful.
In an instant, the Eight Trigram Array materialized. Beams of light surged outwards in all directions, forming a powerful shield that encompassed the Dragon Country.
Many martial arts experts looked towards the sky, wondering what had transpired.