Boom...
A deafening roar erupted, and Lu Fan was forced back, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. In contrast, the Grand Elder appeared calm and composed.
"Youngsters' strength is indeed remarkable. Even my arm feels numb from the impact!"
The Grand Elder stated with a stern face, "It's a pity that with your strength, you are still too weak. I'm afraid you won't survive!"
"The Grand Elder of the Cang Qiong Kingdom is indeed surprising!"
Lu Fan's face darkened. "There are always people better than you, and heavens beyond heavens. The actions of the Cang Qiong Kingdom will one day be punished!"
"The decisions of the Cang Qiong Kingdom are for the unification of all nations and the achievement of supreme dominance. This is a great feat!" the Grand Elder said coldly. "Only with the Cang Qiong Kingdom reigning for ten thousand generations can the citizens of all nations be at peace!"
"Ambitions of a wolf, yet you dare to dream of ten thousand generations."
Lu Fan sneered, "It won't be long before the Cang Qiong Kingdom is replaced by other nations, and you will be reviled for all eternity."
"Such glib talk!"
The Grand Elder sneered, "It's a pity you are unwilling to submit to my Cang Qiong! I can only regretfully part with you!"
With that, the Grand Elder surged towards Lu Fan again, showing no restraint this time. If he failed to bring Lu Fan back to the Cang Qiong Kingdom, he would not be able to account to the King, and thus, no mishap could occur.
Lu Fan's expression shifted, and he quickly stepped towards the extraterrestrial battlefield. He was well aware that the Grand Elder was stronger than him, and with the support of numerous elders from behind, he would gain no advantage fighting here.
Having just broken through to the Battle Emperor realm, Lu Fan had not yet stabilized his cultivation. He naturally dared not act rashly, especially with the Grand Elder's imposing aura, which suggested a clear intent to kill.
The Grand Elder, however, refused to let go and unleashed his overwhelming presence, forcing Lu Fan into a difficult position. He abruptly stopped his advance. "Listen here, old man, my strength is not much weaker than yours. Don't push your luck. If I truly unleash my power, you might suffer as well!"
"If you truly have the ability, you may as well come at me!"
The Grand Elder's expression was indifferent. "I do not fear you!"
Lu Fan's face changed instantly upon hearing this. He had not expected the Grand Elder of the Cang Qiong Kingdom to be so dedicated.
"Since that is the case, then do not blame me for being ruthless!"
Lu Fan's aura surged, and his palm gathered internal energy. He wanted to see what kind of authority the Grand Elder of the Cang Qiong Kingdom possessed to be so overbearing.
In that instant, a colossal figure appeared behind Lu Fan. This figure resembled a palm, seemingly able to merge with heaven and earth, appearing exceptionally terrifying.
Not far from the extraterrestrial battlefield, Long Yi, upon seeing this phantom palm, quickly pursued. He had promised Lin Ke to escort Lu Fan back safely. If anything happened to Lu Fan, he would have broken his promise.
"Martial skill!"
The Grand Elder exclaimed in surprise, his expression grave. He had not expected Lu Fan to possess martial skills, and this aura was far from ordinary.
After a moment of hesitation, the Grand Elder did not dare to be careless. He gathered all his strength, preparing to resist the "Great Desolation Heaven Annihilation Palm."
At that precise moment, two terrifying energies collided, and even the distant horizon flashed with a bolt of lightning, appearing extremely formidable.
As the two figures clashed, the surroundings seemed to split apart as if the heavens and earth were collapsing. Numerous stones and sand were pushed aside. The "Great Desolation Heaven Annihilation Palm" moved with immense power, crushing everything in its path, but it was being resisted by the Grand Elder.
Witnessing this scene, Lu Fan was also astonished. The "Great Desolation Heaven Annihilation Palm" possessed immeasurable power, yet the Grand Elder could still suppress it, indicating the formidable strength of the Grand Elder of the Cang Qiong Kingdom.
Boom...
As both continued to exert their internal energy, a tremendous roar echoed. Lu Fan felt a deafening impact, and his consciousness instantly faded. Such a powerful clash of internal energy was beyond his capacity to bear.
He had only recently reached the Emperor realm and had not yet fully adapted to the Emperor realm's aura, yet now he was locked in a fierce engagement with the Grand Elder.
The Grand Elder also could not withstand such pressure. He instantly fell to the ground, spitting blood, his face extremely pale. He, the Grand Elder of the Cang Qiong Kingdom, possessed supreme authority and was a ninth-stage Emperor realm expert. Yet, he had never imagined that he would be so overwhelmed by Lu Fan that he could barely resist.
"Grand Elder!"
Numerous elders from the Cang Qiong Kingdom arrived. Upon witnessing the scene, they were even more shocked. They had never seen such a terrifying spectacle before, nor had they imagined that Lu Fan could heavily injure the Grand Elder single-handedly.
"Kill him! He must not be allowed to live!"
The Grand Elder's body trembled. His face was exceptionally pale, and his eyes were filled with unwillingness, even a hint of fear.
Lu Fan, at such a young age, possessed such combat prowess. If he were allowed to grow, he would be the greatest threat to the Cang Qiong Kingdom. Such a threat was absolutely not to be tolerated.
The elders looked at Lu Fan. He had lost consciousness and was completely in a coma. Even an ordinary person could take Lu Fan's life.
The elders did not hesitate. They instantly moved to attack Lu Fan, their eyes filled with coldness. Lu Fan, in his ignorance, dared to oppose the Cang Qiong Kingdom, and they would show no mercy.
Boom...
Another deafening roar. Before the crowd could even approach Lu Fan, they were repelled by a powerful force, causing their expressions to change drastically. Naturally, they had not expected that even in his comatose state, Lu Fan possessed such formidable power.
"He is my person. You cannot touch him!"
Long Yi appeared, looking composed. The energy blast from earlier was also unleashed by him.
"Quite the boast!" Su Dan Xiao Shuo Wang
An elder spoke coldly, "Who are you? How dare you be so arrogant here!"
"Who am I? That is not for you to know!"
Long Yi said sternly, "But you cannot touch this person!"
"Ignorant fool!"
An elder was displeased and instantly attacked Long Yi. They did not know Long Yi's origin, but they were well aware that Lu Fan must not be taken away, or their efforts would be in vain.
"Ignorant fool!"
Long Yi stomped the ground with his foot, and an invisible force surged out. Before the elder could react, that elder met his demise, pierced by the force.
The elders of the Cang Qiong Kingdom trembled. Just a stomp of the foot had killed a Battle Emperor expert. Such terrifying power made them dare not act rashly.
"This young lady, who exactly are you to possess such abilities!" the Cang Qiong Grand Elder questioned. "This person is a mortal enemy of the Cang Qiong Kingdom. I hope you will not oppose the Cang Qiong Kingdom!"
"Whether he is an enemy of the Cang Qiong Kingdom has nothing to do with me!" Long Yi said coldly. "You old man, you talk too much. You are still seriously injured. Perhaps when you recover, you might be able to fight me. But now, you are like a cripple!"
The Grand Elder's face turned ashen. As the Grand Elder of the Cang Qiong Kingdom, he was now severely injured and threatened. His heart was filled with displeasure, but he dared not show it.
"Grand Elder, what should we do!" the Third Elder frowned. "This person's aura is not weak, I fear..."