The elders fell into thought, "If our guess is correct, Fourth Elder is referring to young Lu!"
"If young Lu makes a wrong judgment today, a Dragon Country martial artist will be killed!" Fourth Elder stated directly, "Even we cannot stop him. If this continues, it will not be good for the Dragon Country in the future!"
"Young Lu must have absolute confidence to do this!" Ninth Elder said directly, "Fourth Elder is perhaps too worried!"
"What Fourth Elder says is indeed true!" Seventh Elder spoke, "I wanted to stop him today, but found that even with everyone's combined efforts, we couldn't. If something else happens in the future, it will not be beneficial to the Dragon Country!"
"I believe young Lu has no rebellious intentions!" Ninth Elder stated directly, "Moreover, the reason he is so assertive is because he has absolute confidence. If not, young Lu would never be so reckless!"
The elders fell into deep thought. After today's hotel battle, they suddenly felt a sense of crisis. If Lu Fan harbored ill intentions, it would have a huge impact on the Dragon Country.
As elders of the Dragon Country, they would never allow such a thing to happen.
"I don't think young Lu can be blamed for this!" Fifth Elder said directly, "He was also so reckless in order to quickly find the Hundred-Faced Scholar. If we hold a grudge against him because of this, wouldn't the Dragon Country headquarters be too heartless!"
"Exactly!" Ninth Elder said directly, "Everyone, don't forget, in the Outer Domain battlefield, if it weren't for young Lu, the entire Dragon Country would have fallen. Moreover, young Lu's actions in the hotel were also to expose the Hundred-Faced Scholar!"
"I naturally understand what all the elders have said!" Fourth Elder spoke, "Young Lu is upright and would not do anything to harm the Dragon Country. It is just that our abilities are too weak. If this continues, the Dragon Country will surely face trouble in the future!"
"I also feel the same about Fourth Elder's words!" Seventh Elder nodded, "The Cang Qiong Country is unaware of the situation. If they prepare to attack the Dragon Country, the Dragon Country will be in peril!"
"Since that is the case, we should train even harder!" Ninth Elder said directly.
"It seems it is time to enter the Dragon Spring!" Fourth Elder said gravely, "From today onwards, return to the Dragon Country headquarters, and you will cultivate in the Dragon Spring to quickly improve your strength. The Cang Qiong Country will not give up, and will eventually send experts!"
"Activate the Dragon Spring?"
Seventh Elder frowned, "The Dragon Spring is connected to the Dragon Country's national destiny, and it possesses endless fortune. If one cultivates in the Dragon Spring, it can indeed yield twice the results with half the effort. However, the Dragon Spring's energy is fixed. If it is all absorbed, won't it affect the Dragon Country's national destiny!"
"This is a critical period. We cannot manage other matters!" Fourth Elder said directly, "Just do as I say!"
"Fourth Elder's concern, is it true that, as rumored outside, the three elders are no longer alive?"
Ninth Elder frowned, "If that is indeed the case, Fourth Elder must inform us as soon as possible!"
As soon as the words fell, the elders' faces turned grim, and they all looked towards the Fourth Elder. If this were true, the Dragon Country would be vulnerable.
They were very clear about this, otherwise they would not be so anxious.
"You must not speak nonsense!" Fourth Elder said directly, "Whether the three elders are alive or not, I actually do not know."
The elders trembled violently. They already had suspicions, but hearing Fourth Elder say this made them even more terrified.
"How can this be?" Seventh Elder hurried, "Although the three elders have been in seclusion for over ten years, they have always been within the forbidden area and have not appeared. How could something have happened!"
"I did not say that the three elders have met with misfortune, only that in the past ten years, the three elders have not appeared, and we cannot enter the forbidden area!" Fourth Elder said directly, "I do not understand the specific details. What I can be sure of is that in the future, all hope for the entire Dragon Country rests in the hands of all the elders!"
The elders frowned. The true foundation of the Dragon Country was the three elders. If even their survival was uncertain, the Dragon Country would surely face great trouble.
"No wonder Fourth Elder is so cautious in everything!" Seventh Elder spoke, "So the last resort of the Dragon Country cannot be confirmed!"
"This matter is of great importance and cannot be casually spread!" Fourth Elder said directly, "Regardless of whether the three elders are alive or not, we must create a situation where it appears they are still in seclusion, otherwise the Dragon Country will be in grave danger!"
The elders nodded, their expressions changing slightly. They were very clear about how significant this matter was.
After returning to the Dragon Country headquarters, everyone began their seclusion, as if it were imminent. Within the Dragon Spring, there were also more than ten figures.
Meanwhile, at Jiangjing Longting, Han Yunhai cupped his fists and said, "My Lord, today's events have likely caused dissatisfaction among the elders of the Dragon Country. If this continues, it may not be a good thing!"
"Dissatisfaction?"
Lu Fan glanced over, "Are you saying I acted forcefully?"
"That's right!" Han Yunhai nodded, "I know you are thinking for the Dragon Country, but this matter has surely caused quite a stir. The elders of the Dragon Country are the top existences in the Dragon Country. If you don't even listen to their orders, they will definitely feel threatened!"
"Do you think I care about these things?" Lu Fan smiled faintly, "Go investigate the whereabouts of the Hundred-Faced Scholar. Mobilize the full power of the Qingyun Sect! I want to see where he can escape to!"
"This..." Han Yunhai was helpless, "Are you not worried at all, my Lord?"
"As long as I am doing what is right, there is no need to worry!" Lu Fan waved his hand, "As a person of the Dragon Country, I should defend the Dragon Country. As for what the elders think, I don't need to care, as long as it does not go against the will of the Dragon Country!"
Han Yunhai nodded solemnly. What Lu Fan said was indeed true. As long as one acts uprightly, no one can find fault.
Moreover, Lu Fan's reputation in the Dragon Country was extremely high, being revered as a guardian god. This alone was enough to make Lu Fan confident.
"You've had a tiring day, come and replenish your body!"
Jiang Meili walked out, "Xiao Ke and I have been busy all night, and we've prepared a table full of dishes!"
Lu Fan smiled and headed towards the living room, with Han Yunhai following behind.
Upon arriving at the dining table, Lu Fan smiled and said, "What is so special about today that you've prepared so many good dishes!"
"Today is a celebration banquet. Although you've already enjoyed delicacies at the hotel, this is home!" Lin Ke smiled, "Of course, we can't let you be wronged!"
"Xiao Ke, you're becoming more and more virtuous!" Lu Fan chuckled.
"Being by your side is my honor!" Lin Ke smiled, "We have established a foothold here in Longdu. It's been some time since we returned to Chuzhou, do you want to go back?"
"Return to Chuzhou?" Lu Fan was slightly surprised, "Why is that?"