"Sect Master!"
The Qingyun Sect disciples were shocked, their faces turning grave. If Lu Fan were to perish, the entire battle situation would be thrown into turmoil.
"Xiao Fan!"
Lin Ke's expression changed, and in an instant, she appeared beside Lu Fan. "How are you?"
"I'm fine!"
Lu Fan waved his hand. "Just a sneak attack!"
"All's fair in war!"
Elder Huo narrowed his eyes. "Now that you are heavily injured, how can you fight us? If you kneel and beg for mercy now, you might still live!"
"What a joke. Even if I die, I will never beg you for mercy!" Lu Fan sneered, his gaze becoming even more resolute.
Lin Ke stood to the side, her anger surging, her palm surging with power.
"Xiao Ke, what's wrong?"
Lu Fan spoke, clearly sensing the chaotic aura within Lin Ke, which made him worried.
Lin Ke did not respond, staring intently at the two elders before her. "You bully my man, and I will make sure you die without a whole corpse!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Lin Ke shot out like an arrow loosed from a bow, charging towards the two elders without any hesitation, as if she had gone berserk.
"Xiao Ke, be careful!"
Lu Fan quickly warned, his face turning grim. Although Lin Ke's strength was unfathomable, she was facing War Emperor powerhouses. Any slight misstep could lead to her demise on the spot.
*Boom...*
A tremendous impact sound echoed, and Elder Dian was sent flying, landing on the ground with a sense of disbelief.
He had initially thought Lu Fan was the strongest here, but he now realized he was wrong. Lin Ke was the true hidden master.
This kind of explosive power was beyond what ordinary Emperor realm experts could unleash.
"Elder Dian!"
Elder Huo shouted, only to realize that Elder Dian had been killed with a single punch. His heart filled with panic, especially Lin Ke's aura, which made him feel suffocated.
"Die!"
Lin Ke turned her gaze to Elder Huo and threw another punch, carrying immense power.
*Boom...*
Another loud sound, and Elder Huo was sent flying, appearing to be on his last breath.
The others present, witnessing this scene, had expressions of bewilderment. They had never imagined that Lin Ke's actual combat power would be so terrifying, striking fear into their hearts.
"Retreat, retreat quickly!"
Elder Huo, on his last breath, his face pale, realized that if not for his sturdier physique, he would have been killed by Lin Ke's punch.
The many experts of the Cang Qiong Kingdom fled, their eyes filled with despair. The small Long Kingdom repeatedly produced such powerful individuals, deepening their despair.
After they left, Lin Ke returned to normal and quickly went to Lu Fan's side. "Xiao Fan, are you alright?"
"Silly girl, how could I be alright!" Lu Fan said with a wry smile. "What happened to you just now? Where did you get such immense strength?"
"I don't know either. When I saw you injured, I became very angry, and accidentally killed that person!"
"Accidentally?"
Han Qiushui walked over, his face awkward. The use of "accidentally" was quite skillful, leading to much speculation.
As Lin Ke withdrew her power, her face gradually turned pale. Her powerful surge had naturally come at a great cost.
Meanwhile, ten miles beyond the border of the Long Kingdom, Elder Lei, upon learning that the reinforcements were blocked, revealed a cold glint in his eyes.
"What's wrong?"
Elder Feng asked, "Elder Dian and Elder Huo were supposed to arrive today. Why does Elder Lei have such an expression?"
"The Long Kingdom sent people to intercept the reinforcements at Death Valley!" Elder Lei said. "It was that brat from yesterday!"
"He truly has a lot of nerve. I'll take my men there now!" Elder Yu said coldly. "Then we'll attack from both sides and leave him with no place to be buried!"
"No rush!"
Elder Lei waved his hand. "The Long Kingdom's greatest threat is this brat. Since he's not here, why should we go to Death Valley? Why not strike at the heart of the enemy and annex the Long Kingdom!"
Elder Lei sneered. As long as they could annex the Long Kingdom in advance, the credit would be theirs.
"That sounds excellent!" Elder Feng nodded. "Now that the brat is not here, it's the perfect opportunity!"
"All soldiers of the Cang Qiong Kingdom, heed my command, invade the heartland of the Long Kingdom!" Elder Lei waved his arm grandly.
Instantly, many experts mobilized and advanced towards the Long Kingdom's border with an unstoppable momentum.
On the Long Kingdom's border, everyone was already prepared and immediately engaged in battle with the Cang Qiong Kingdom's experts.
The entire battlefield was a vast expanse, with numerous powerhouses clashing, causing a stir.
Unfortunately, the three War Emperors, Elder Lei, Elder Feng, and Elder Yu, moved through the battlefield as if no one were there, continuously slaying Long Kingdom experts, causing the faces of many elders to turn ashen.
If this continued, they would surely be unable to defend.
"All elders, follow me!"
The Fourth Elder rallied, leading many elders towards the three of Feng, Yu, and Lei.
Their hearts were filled with passion, even if it meant facing death.
"With just you ants, you think you can stop the Cang Qiong Kingdom!"
Elder Lei laughed and struck forcefully. In that instant, the Fourth Elder and the others were sent flying, blood spewing from their lips, their eyes filled with unwillingness.
The Cang Qiong Kingdom's experts were too strong; they were no match for them.
Seeing the elders defeated, many martial arts experts of the Long Kingdom showed signs of worry. They knew that if even the elders could not stop the Cang Qiong's advance, it would be even more impossible for them.
"The Cang Qiong Kingdom's wolf-like ambition, such actions, are they not afraid of being ridiculed!"
A powerful, dragon-like voice rang out, causing everyone to tremble slightly. They then realized it was the Third Elder of the Long Kingdom.
The Third Elder had been guarding the headquarters but was now forced to act, as no one else within the Long Kingdom could stop them.
"So it's the Third Elder of the Long Kingdom!"
Elder Lei sneered. "Who did I think it was! Do you think you can face all three of us War Emperors by yourself?"
The Third Elder's expression changed. Although he had just emerged from seclusion, his strength was only at the War Emperor level. Facing three of them alone, he truly did not possess such means.
However, for the sake of the Long Kingdom's foundation, even if he were to die today, he would not take a single step back.
"Who says he's alone!"
Just then, a cold voice sounded, and an old man strode forward. He looked quite ordinary, but no one dared to ignore him.
This person was the long-lost eccentric old man, the master of the Tianyun Hall in the Ten Thousand Mountains.
"It's you?"
The Third Elder was slightly surprised. He seemed to recognize the eccentric old man, and his heart stirred.
"If it weren't for that brat's sake, my Ten Thousand Mountains wouldn't have come to help!"
The eccentric old man waved his hand. "Don't be too moved!"
As he spoke, powerful auras joined the battle. These were experts from the Ten Thousand Mountains, belonging to the Tianyun Hall.
The Third Elder stood there stunned, a wry smile on his face. He now realized that he, the dignified Third Elder of the Long Kingdom, actually had less influence than Lu Fan.
"Who are you?"
Elder Lei said coldly. "This matter has nothing to do with you. Why are you all participating in the battle!"
"I am a person of the Long Kingdom!"
The eccentric old man said coldly. "The Cang Qiong Kingdom is so shameless, trying to seize the Long Kingdom's resources. I am the first to disagree!"