Lu Fan finished speaking and prepared to head to the next stronghold. All thirty-six strongholds in the Dragon Country had been attacked, and he dared not delay.
"Wait!"
Just then, a voice rang out. Bai Hua Xue descended from a giant butterfly. "I admire you! Among the younger generation I've seen, you are the most spirited!"
Lu Fan glanced at her but paid her no mind. He turned to leave. For someone of his strength, being liked by a young girl seemed perfectly normal.
Seeing Lu Fan leave, Bai Hua Xue was not disappointed. Instead, she felt a strong sense of interest.
In the Ju Ling Country, he was a favored son of heaven, admired by countless people, and had never been looked down upon.
The feeling he had just experienced stirred something within Bai Hua Xue, as if a favored son of heaven were being scorned.
Yet, he found himself somewhat anticipating this feeling.
"How rude!"
A young man from the Qi Hu tribe frowned. "Even Bai Hua Xue was ignored! She is the dream goddess of everyone in the Ju Ling Country!"
The other youths nodded slightly. Bai Hua Xue had many suitors in the Ju Ling Country, but none had ever ignored her like this.
However, given Lu Fan's earlier display, it was understandable that he wouldn't pay much attention to Bai Hua Xue.
A prodigy like Lu Fan would undoubtedly have countless admirers in the future.
After Lu Fan left, the elders present breathed a sigh of relief. Lu Fan had carried an aura of killing intent, and if he had made a move, they would not have been confident of returning to the Ju Ling Country alive.
In a certain stronghold, Han Yun Hai was fighting alongside a group of experts. His body was stained red, but it was the blood of his enemies.
Having trained in the extraterrestrial battlefield for these days, he had already become a Battle Spirit expert. To injure him, one would need at least a Battle King to appear.
However, he was under immense pressure. The enemy country had many experts, and even as a Battle Spirit expert, he could not make much of a difference because the enemy country had even more Battle Spirit experts.
As the battle intensified, the stronghold was being gradually consumed. If the Dragon Country's experts did not provide reinforcements soon, the stronghold would inevitably be encroached upon by the enemy country.
They knew very well what the strongholds represented, which was why the martial arts experts of the Dragon Country were rushing forward, protecting the territory with their blood.
"If this continues, we will all be annihilated!"
"Even if we are annihilated, we will never let them set foot on Dragon Country territory!"
Many martial arts experts shouted, their resolve as firm as death.
As the number of enemy martial arts experts grew, Han Yun Hai fell into deep despair. Even with the numerous experts from the Qing Yun Sect, they could not prevent this misfortune, as the enemy country simply had too many experts.
Just as they were in despair, a group of people rushed towards them from not far away, their momentum majestic, kicking up clouds of dust.
"This is..."
Han Yun Hai looked at the many reinforcing experts ahead and was instantly puzzled. These people did not seem to be from the Dragon Country.
"The Xuan Wu Country, with a hundred Grandmasters, has come to reinforce the Dragon Country!"
A booming shout echoed, and many figures joined the fray, bringing with them boundless momentum and the sounds of endless slaughter wherever they went.
"Xuan Wu Country!"
The martial arts experts of the Dragon Country were slightly startled, and joy surged within them.
The Xuan Wu Country was a neighbor to the Dragon Country, and the relationship between the two nations had always been good. However, no one had expected the Xuan Wu Country to provide reinforcements in such a situation.
After all, this was a war between nations, and regardless of the outcome, the losses would be immense. The Xuan Wu Country's camaraderie was something the Dragon Country would surely never forget.
For many years, the Xuan Wu Country and the Dragon Country had called each other brothers, sharing much affection, as if bound by some unseen connection.
With the participation of many experts from the Xuan Wu Country in the battle, the morale of the Dragon Country's martial arts experts instantly soared.
They would surely engrave the kindness of the Xuan Wu Country in their hearts.
With Lu Fan's assistance in expelling the powerful enemies from over a dozen strongholds, the situation in the Dragon Country quickly turned around.
At the Dragon Country's headquarters, the Fourth Elder and the others were overjoyed upon hearing the news.
The Dragon Country had been saved from peril, and Lu Fan's contribution was undeniable. Once this battle ended, the Dragon Country would surely hold a grand celebration banquet.
"Lu kid truly did not disappoint us!" the Fifth Elder remarked. "If not for him turning the tide, the Dragon Country would likely be in grave danger!"
"Although the strongholds are gradually being secured, the crisis may not be over!" the Fourth Elder stated. "Since the Cang Qiong Country intended to intervene, it won't be that simple!"
"Does the Fourth Elder mean that the Cang Qiong Country will send more experts?" the Fifth Elder frowned.
"I'm not entirely sure, but one thing is certain: the Cang Qiong Country will not give up easily!" The Fourth Elder produced a document. "This is what I had people investigate. The leader this time from the Cang Qiong Country is Yan Cang Tian!"
"Yan Cang Tian?" the Fifth Elder was surprised. "Rumor has it that this person holds a high position in the Cang Qiong Country and is an expert about to step into the Battle Emperor realm. If Lu kid encounters him, his life will be in danger!"
"This is also my concern!" the Fourth Elder said. "Lu kid repelled the enemy experts, but if he encounters Yan Cang Tian, he will be in great peril!"
"At this critical juncture, why not awaken the three elders!" the Fifth Elder said with a solemn expression. "Perhaps only they can resist Yan Cang Tian!"
"That is precisely my intention!" the Fourth Elder nodded. "Unfortunately, I have already been there, but I was blocked by formations. The three elders must be in a crucial period and cannot be easily disturbed!"
"If that is the case, what should we do!" the Sixth Elder frowned.
"I will personally go to the extraterrestrial battlefield!" the Fourth Elder stated. "You two guard the Dragon Country headquarters!"
"This!"
The Fifth Elder's expression changed. "With the three elders in seclusion, the Fourth Elder, you need to preside over the overall situation. Why don't I go?" Su Dan Novel Network
"Your strength is too weak. In front of Yan Cang Tian, you will likely be unable to cope!" the Fourth Elder shook his head.
"But even if the Fourth Elder goes personally, you may not be able to defeat Yan Cang Tian!" the Fifth Elder frowned.
Although the Fourth Elder's strength was not weak, there was still a gap in his ability to contend with Yan Cang Tian.
"It's alright, isn't Lu kid still here!" the Fourth Elder smiled. "He was able to kill over ten Battle King experts alone, he will surely help!"
The two elders exchanged glances. Although they were quite reluctant, they had no other choice but to let the Fourth Elder go to the extraterrestrial regions.
Meanwhile, on the extraterrestrial battlefield, all the enemy experts had retreated and were converging towards the Death Valley on the extraterrestrial battlefield.
Led by Lu Fan, the experts from the Dragon Country's many strongholds had also set up camp not far from Death Valley.
This national competition would not end so easily. If the martial arts experts were scattered, it would be a major military blunder.
This was also why Lu Fan was able to turn the tide of the battle with his own efforts.
On Baili Slope, many experts from the Dragon Country gathered, with numerous tents. Lu Fan stood on the peak, gazing towards Death Valley.
Since the three major countries had intervened, they would not retreat easily. Their arrival here must have been well-prepared.
"Lord Lu, the martial arts experts from the thirty-six strongholds are gradually converging, and we all await your command!" a general stated.