"My Lord!"
Han Yunhai stepped forward, "How could this happen?"
"One of the Sea Country's strongest elders is indeed worthy of his reputation," Lu Fan said. "I had a very difficult time blocking his palm just now. If he truly intended to act, tonight would be troublesome."
"Indeed. Should we leave as soon as possible?" Zi Yue asked. "If he launches a surprise attack, we might be caught off guard."
"If he truly wanted to act, he would have done so just now," Lu Fan waved his hand. "It seems he is still wary of the Dragon Country. This, in turn, increases our leverage!"
"Master, please don't worry about those things," Han Qiushui reminded him. "You are so badly injured; you should be resting and recuperating!"
"I will be lying down for the next few days!" Lu Fan said with a bitter smile. "My hands can't even move!"
Lu Fan's arm was numb. It had taken a great deal to block that palm.
However, being able to go head-to-head with Elder Wuji, one of the Sea Country's strongest elders, Lu Fan had certainly not weakened his reputation.
Arriving at a forest, Elder Wuji looked at the members of the Sea Rakshasa, "You all return to the Sea Country first. Without the elder's order, you are absolutely forbidden to act without authorization. Ouyang Qinghuo's fate is your lesson!"
Everyone nodded, not daring to disobey in the slightest. Elder Wuji held a revered position in the Sea Country. Let alone them, even many other elders would not dare to offend him easily.
After Elder Wuji left, a battle spirit said, "Our leader died in the outer realm battlefield, but he was forced to his death by Elder Wuji! Should we inform Elder Ouyang about this?"
"Naturally, we must!" another man said. "Our leader was Elder Ouyang's own grandson. Elder Wuji acted so ruthlessly; we must present the facts!"
Many other experts nodded. Regardless of anything, Ouyang Qinghuo was their leader, and now he had died tragically. In their hearts, it was difficult to accept.
After all, no matter what, a half-step Battle King, such a powerful existence, had drawn his sword and committed suicide. It was both pitiable and helpless.
At the headquarters of the Shadow Organization, a white-haired old man was drinking tea, appearing quite leisurely, yet his aura was immensely powerful.
In that instant, a black shadow flashed, appearing at the Shadow Organization headquarters.
"You don't visit the temple without a reason. Elder Wuji himself has come; is it not the same old tune?"
The old man narrowed his eyes, still drinking his tea, appearing at ease.
"Senior Du, you are truly leisurely," Elder Wuji said with a smile. "I have come today specifically to remind you that your son's killer has arrived in the outer realm battlefield. This is a deep-seated hatred, irreconcilable!"
"The person named Lu has arrived in the outer realm battlefield?" Du Qianqiu's expression turned cold. "How would Elder Wuji know?"
"When he arrived in the outer realm battlefield, he occupied the Starfall Stronghold," Elder Wuji said with a smile. "He is simply audacious. I had intended to act and kill him, but then I remembered he is Senior Du's enemy!"
"You wish to use my hand to kill him!" Du Qianqiu narrowed his eyes. "Let me offend the Dragon Country, and then let me join the Sea Country? Elder Wuji has a good plan!"
"Senior Du, you jest. The Shadow Organization and the Dragon Country are at loggerheads, as is the Sea Country," Elder Wuji shrugged. "The enemy of my enemy is my friend. If we can form a strong alliance, wouldn't that be splendid!"
"Thank you for the information regarding today's matter!" Du Qianqiu said directly. "As for a strong alliance, that is something we can discuss another day!"
Elder Wuji did not say more and turned to leave. His sole purpose in coming to the Shadow Organization was to inform Du Qianqiu.
Even if Du Qianqiu were to remain rational, he would likely not let this matter rest. This was the murder of his son, practically a soul-crushing blow.
After Elder Wuji left, several old men spoke, "Valley Master, should we act now? And capture that person named Lu?"
He knew very clearly that Lu Fan had been in the Dragon Country before, and they had no way to act. But now, in the outer realm battlefield, it was entirely different. The Shadow Organization had countless ways to deal with Lu Fan.
"Elder Wu Ji specifically came to deliver this message; this is extremely abnormal," Du Qianqiu narrowed his eyes. "Lu's occupation of Starfall Stronghold, a Sea Country stronghold. Not only did the Sea Country not try to reclaim it, but they also allowed it. Isn't this intentional?"
"Valley Master, the Sea Country not only wants to use our hands to kill him but also wants the Shadow Organization to ally with them!" one elder said. "If you act and kill that person named Lu, the Dragon Country will surely be enraged, and there will be no end to the conflict between the Shadow Organization and the Dragon Country. Only then will we be forced to ally with the Sea Country!"
"As expected of a cunning old fox!" Du Qianqiu sneered. "Unfortunately, his plan is flawed!"
"What does Valley Master mean?" several elders were somewhat surprised.
"Although there is a deep-seated hatred, there is no rush," Du Qianqiu waved his hand. "The Sea Country wants to use my hands, but it won't go as they wish!"
Several elders nodded. "If the Valley Master wishes to take his life, he can do so at any time. But if we act now, it will also anger the Dragon Country, and then it will be difficult to resolve!"
"I am not worried about the other elders of the Dragon Country," Du Qianqiu waved his hand. "The only ones I worry about are the three elders in secluded cultivation. If they successfully reach that realm, our Shadow Organization absolutely cannot be enemies with the Dragon Country!"
"How difficult it is to reach that realm!" the elders chuckled. "For years, the Shadow Organization has been suppressed by the Dragon Country. We have avoided any friction with the Dragon Country. But if this continues, it is ultimately not a solution."
"We will wait!" Du Qianqiu said directly. "Now that the major powers are rising, perhaps the heavens are also about to change. Even in the outer realm battlefield, the killing intent is much heavier than in previous years."
"Yes! I remember when we first came to the outer realm battlefield, there were abundant spiritual resources. Now, such resources are becoming increasingly scarce," one elder said with a bitter smile. "But the number of people coming to compete is increasing, not only major powers but also various nations. Thus, there will inevitably be a great war in the future."
"May that day arrive soon!" Du Qianqiu narrowed his eyes. "This way, the Shadow Organization can gradually grow!"
The other elders also nodded. They were quite in agreement with what Du Qianqiu had said.
Having lain dormant in the outer realm battlefield for so many years, the purpose was to strengthen themselves. Only in this way could they stand out among the many heroes and become true peerless powerhouses.
And within the Sea Country, at the Ouyang family mansion, Ouyang Qingmu was sent back. However, he was gradually waking up.
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"Our leader..."
The battle spirit expert stammered, then cried, "He drew his sword and committed suicide, already dead in the outer realm battlefield."
"This is absolutely impossible! How could my brother possibly be dead!" Ouyang Qingmu cried out in rage. "Why? Why did it turn out this way!"
"Elder Wuji was too heartless. If it weren't for him, our leader would not have been forced to commit suicide!" the many experts of the Sea Rakshasa exclaimed.