"Valley Master, it has been confirmed. The three great kingdoms have joined forces. Besides the Sea Kingdom, the Sky Kingdom is also involved!" Xia Handong cupped his fists. "It seems the kingdom will soon be overthrown!"
The elders present frowned. They hadn't expected the Sky Kingdom to be part of it. If it were just the experts from the Sea Kingdom, the Dragon Kingdom might still have a chance to fight back. However, the Sky Kingdom was the most powerful among the various kingdoms. With their involvement, how could the Dragon Kingdom cope?
"What is the situation in the Outer Realm battlefield?" the Medicine King Valley Master asked. "Have you gathered any information?"
"All 36 of the Dragon Kingdom's outer realm strongholds have been attacked by experts. At this rate, it's likely that many of the strongholds will be overthrown soon!" Xia Handong stated directly. "Should the Medicine King Valley make preparations? Purchase some supplies!"
"All 36 strongholds are going to be overthrown?" The Medicine King Valley Master's face turned ashen. "In that case, wouldn't the Dragon Kingdom be in grave danger?"
"The Dragon Kingdom's affairs have nothing to do with the Medicine King Valley!" Xia Handong smiled. "No matter who governs the Dragon Kingdom, it makes no difference to the Medicine King Valley."
"Even so, we are all people of the Dragon Kingdom. Naturally, we do not wish for the Dragon Kingdom to be overthrown!"
A white-haired elder spoke, "It's a pity the Dragon Kingdom's strength is too weak, and the opposing side is a coalition of kingdoms. It's unlikely we can turn the tide of this war."
"If that is the case, then we shall seal off the Medicine King Valley!" the Medicine King Valley Master declared. "For the next six months, no one from the Medicine King Valley shall leave easily, nor shall outsiders be allowed in, to avoid any trouble!"
The elders cupped their fists. "We obey the Valley Master's command!"
"First Elder, this matter is of great importance. You must pay close attention!" the Medicine King Valley Master instructed. "Regardless of whether the Dragon Kingdom is overthrown or not, we must maintain close ties with the other two major sects. Only by doing so can we stand against the leading kingdoms, otherwise, even the Medicine King Valley might suffer collateral damage."
"Valley Master, rest assured. We are not part of the Dragon Kingdom's headquarters. Even if the Dragon Kingdom is overthrown, it has nothing to do with us!"
Xia Handong smiled. "We can simply observe the situation. As for the other two major sects, I have already been in contact with them. They are all watching. Furthermore, the three of us major sects are united, and even the kingdoms are wary of us. Even if the Sea Kingdom enters the Dragon Kingdom's territory, they will not attack the three major sects!"
"That would be for the best!" The Medicine King Valley Master nodded slightly, his expression growing more somber.
He was well aware that some matters were not as simple as they appeared. This was a time of turmoil, and it was natural not to stir up trouble, especially on the outer realm battlefield, where many Grandmasters and Battle Spirits had turned to dust. One could imagine the terror of this war.
Lu Fan and the Fourth Elder arrived outside the Medicine King Valley. Seeing that the Medicine King Valley had closed its gates, Lu Fan couldn't help but frown. Under normal circumstances, the Medicine King Valley would not be in such a state.
"Who are you!"
A disciple emerged from the mountain gate and shouted at Lu Fan and the Fourth Elder, "The Medicine King Valley has closed its gates. Outsiders are not allowed in. You should go back where you came from!"
"Closed gates?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "I truly didn't expect that at a time of national crisis, the Medicine King Valley would not only be indifferent but would directly seal its valley!"
"Sects are like this. It doesn't matter who is in charge; it doesn't affect them!" the Fourth Elder smiled. "This is the usual practice for the three major sects."
"Since they have benefited from the Dragon Kingdom's blessings, they should serve the Dragon Kingdom. Otherwise, what use are they!" Lu Fan's aura was imposing. At the same time, he said to the disciple, "We are from the Dragon Kingdom's headquarters. Have the Medicine King Valley Master come to see us personally!"
"Dragon Kingdom Headquarters?" The disciple was slightly stunned and quickly ran into the valley without any delay. Su Dan Novel Network
He was well aware that the outer realm battlefield was about to fall. If people from headquarters came here, it was unlikely to be good news.
Not long after, in the conference hall, after the disciple reported the matter, all the elders fell silent, their faces not looking good.
The Medicine King Valley had just closed its gates when people from headquarters arrived. In this situation, how could they not guess the purpose of the Dragon Kingdom's people?
"Valley Master, I don't think we need to meet them!" Xia Handong cupped his fists. "I'll send them away now!"
"How can that be!" the Medicine King Valley Master said coldly. "People from the Dragon Kingdom's headquarters are at least of Elder rank. If we turn them away, it would be highly inappropriate."
"Does the Valley Master intend to meet them personally?" Xia Handong frowned. "In that case, how will the Valley Master handle it? After all, they have a request for the Medicine King Valley!"
"No matter what, let them in first!" the Medicine King Valley Master waved his hand. "The Dragon Kingdom has not yet fallen. Offending them rashly may not be a good thing!"
Xia Handong nodded slightly with a helpless expression and stepped towards the Medicine King Valley's mountain gate.
Outside the mountain gate, Lu Fan frowned. "These sects absorb the martial arts power of the Dragon Kingdom, and at a time of national crisis, they close their doors. Such behavior is truly laughable!"
"Sects prioritize their own interests!"
The Fourth Elder stated directly, "It's not easy to get them to dispatch experts. It's a pity the situation on the outer realm battlefield is tense. Without many experts going to support, the Dragon Kingdom will likely be in peril."
"Elder, rest assured, things will eventually be resolved!" Lu Fan said. "If the three major sects remain inactive, I don't mind smashing their mountain gates! I want to test the power of the martial arts I obtained in the Seven Stars Pagoda last time!"
"You brat, don't act rashly!" the Fourth Elder shot him a look. "With external threats now, if we have internal strife, the Dragon Kingdom will be in danger!"
"Elder, you're mistaken. Even if we don't fall out with them, will the Dragon Kingdom be able to resolve its external threats?" Lu Fan stated directly. "The 36 strongholds have suffered greatly. Without the involvement of many experts, it will be a vicious cycle!"
The Elder's face turned ashen. He understood this point, but as an elder of the Dragon Kingdom, he considered too many things and couldn't be as impulsive as Lu Fan, or he wouldn't be so apprehensive.
As they were talking, Xia Handong and several elders arrived at the Medicine King Valley's mountain gate. Seeing Lu Fan's figure, he frowned. He hadn't expected Lu Fan to dare to come to the Medicine King Valley.
"Fourth Elder, what wind brings you here?" Xia Handong smiled. "The Medicine King Valley is preparing to close its gates. You've come at just the right time!"
"I have something to discuss with the Medicine King Valley Master!" the Fourth Elder narrowed his eyes. "I wonder where he is!"
"The Valley Master is right here in the Medicine King Valley!" Xia Handong said. "However, if it's about the outer realm battlefield, I ask Fourth Elder to reconsider and not to cause embarrassment for both sides! After all, since ancient times, sects have not interfered in national affairs. This is the rule!"
"Rules can be changed!" Lu Fan said coldly. "The Medicine King Valley is also part of the Dragon Kingdom, and it is on Dragon Kingdom land. When the Dragon Kingdom is in trouble, how can you not help!"
"Who do you think you are? You have no say here!" Xia Handong said coldly, looking at Lu Fan.