As numerous grandmasters registered, Han Yunhai suddenly looked at a man not far away. "Isn't this the sect leader of the Overlord Saber Sect? You want to join the Qingyun Sect too?"
"Ahem... The battle at White Cloud Peak, Lord Lu was a peerless prodigy, and I admired him greatly," the Overlord Saber Sect leader stated directly. "If I could join the Qingyun Sect, it would be my greatest fortune in three lifetimes."
"It's a pity that your three lifetimes may have no fortune," Han Yunhai chuckled. "You are not qualified to join the Qingyun Sect!"
"Why can they all join the Qingyun Sect, and why can't I?" the Overlord Saber Sect leader asked displeased. "Am I worse than others?"
"You are not worse than others!" Han Yunhai lightly smiled. "But your character is not good, at least you won't pass my test!"
"Do not push your luck too far!" the Overlord Saber Sect leader frowned.
With so many grandmasters and experts present, if he were rejected like this, how would he maintain his standing in the Dragon Country in the future?
"The Qingyun Sect never bullies anyone," Han Yunhai stated directly. "We just don't want your Overlord Saber Sect to be involved!"
The Overlord Saber Sect leader was quite displeased and left with many of the Overlord Saber Sect's experts. Lu Fan was their reliance, but unfortunately, his Overlord Saber Sect could not climb that high. However, being rejected at the door, he naturally wouldn't lower his stance again.
Besides the Overlord Saber Sect leader, several other grandmasters were also rejected. However, Han Yunhai acted with discretion; these rejected grandmasters were not to be trifled with, a fact he had investigated thoroughly.
Lu Fan did not inquire much about those who joined, but he was very clear that after this battle, the Qingyun Sect would likely be vastly different.
During these few days, Long Aotian led the Dragon Team in pursuit, intercepting many Haoluosha experts. Although they eventually managed to escape the Dragon Country, the Haoluosha suffered a heavy blow.
Returning to the Dragon Country headquarters, several elders sat in the conference room. Long Aotian walked directly in and cupped his fists, saying, "Elders, Ouyang Qinghuo and the others still escaped!"
"They are merely pawns of the Sea Country, not to be feared," Elder Seven waved his hand. "Instead, tell me, has the Dragon Team recently recruited a new member?"
The other elders also looked over. They were well aware that if it weren't for someone's secret assistance in the Battle of White Cloud Peak, many martial arts experts would have perished.
"This..." Long Aotian gave an awkward smile. "I wanted to recruit him into the Dragon Team, but he was unwilling."
"How is that possible? Becoming a member of the Dragon Team grants authority in the Dragon Country," Elder Eight exclaimed in surprise. "Under normal circumstances, no one can resist such temptation!"
"Elders, you may not know, but that person has an excellent disposition, and at such a young age, he already possesses War Spirit strength," Long Aotian stated directly. "What's more terrifying is that he seems uninterested in joining the Dragon Team."
"At such a young age, to have such great fortune?" Elder Six frowned. "Could he be a descendant of the three hidden sects?"
"That's not necessarily true!" Elder Five waved his hand. "If he were truly from the three hidden sects, he wouldn't have intervened so easily."
"Well said!" Elder Six nodded slightly. "This young man's talent is extraordinary, and he has rendered great service to the Dragon Country. Aotian, you must not miss this opportunity."
"I..." Long Aotian smiled awkwardly. "I will do my best. If he is willing to join the Dragon Team, I would gladly hand over my captain's position to him without any complaint!"
The elders exchanged glances and then nodded slightly. With these words, they felt reassured. At least in their eyes, Lu Fan was an exceptional talent who would surely be of great use in the future.
After Long Aotian left, the elders looked at each other with profound meaning in their eyes.
"The Grand Elder once said that a chosen one would change the destiny of the Dragon Country and ascend to the supreme path. Could it be this young man?"
Elder Six stated directly, "If this is true, we cannot be careless, and we must absolutely ensure his safety."
"If he is truly the chosen one, he will be the lucky star of our Dragon Country in the future," Elder Five stated directly. "Moreover, no one will be able to harm him. We just don't know if the person the Grand Elder spoke of is him!"
"Whether he is or not, as long as he stands with the Dragon Country, he is an object of protection for the Dragon Country," Elder Four interjected. "This invasion by the Sea Country cannot be underestimated."
"Hmph, these scoundrels from the Sea Country, doing such things," Elder Eight said coldly. "I will personally go to the Sea Country and turn their world upside down, showing them the consequences of provoking the Dragon Country!"
"I'll go with you!" Elder Nine also stood up. "They are truly going too far, showing no respect for our Dragon Country."
"You have all become elders, yet your tempers are still so fiery," Elder Four glared. "The Dragon Country having us few has consumed a large portion of its national destiny. If you two were to meet with misfortune, it would be a devastating blow to the Dragon Country, and the Dragon Country might even decline from then on. Do you understand the implications?"
Elder Eight and Elder Nine exchanged glances, and their faces immediately turned awkward. As Elder Four had said, some things were not as simple as they appeared.
"Regarding whether that person is the chosen one, I will personally test him," Elder Four stated directly. "You two guard the headquarters and simultaneously watch the borders to prevent similar incidents from happening again."
"Elders, rest assured, we will not be careless," Elder Six cupped his fists. "If the Sea Country dares to be so reckless again, we will ensure they never return."
Facing these words, Elder Four nodded slightly and said nothing more.
Meanwhile, in the City Lord's mansion of Central Continent City, Han Bing and the others had recovered from their injuries and were able to move about freely, which pleased Yang Xing Tian greatly.
"Sirs, I trust the healing sacred medicine in my mansion did not disappoint you!" Yang Xing Tian boasted.
"If we hadn't been strong, even with divine pills and miraculous medicines, they would have been useless to us," Jian Ying stated directly. "As the City Lord of Central Continent City, you did not distinguish yourself in the Battle of White Cloud Peak. You should reflect on this in the future."
"This..."
Yang Xing Tian was slightly embarrassed. He was merely a Grandmaster of Great Accomplishment, not yet at the War Spirit realm, so how could he have displayed powerful techniques at White Cloud Peak?
However, he was well aware that the status of Dragon Team members was not something he could casually comment on, so he could only accept his misfortune.
"Our injuries have almost completely healed. Should we pay a visit to the Gu family?"
Han Bing spoke, "If we don't go, it might not be appropriate!"
"Of course, we must go. The life-saving grace must be thanked in person," Jian Ying said seriously. "Moreover, he saved the entire Dragon Country!"
Han Bing's body trembled. As Jian Ying had said, if Lu Fan hadn't intervened, many martial arts elites and masters of the Dragon Country would have been annihilated. This was no small matter for the Dragon Country; it could be described as world-ending and terrifying.