"Since you've come, leaving won't be so easy!"
A cold laugh rang out. Lu Fan lightly raised his palm, injuring the members of the Sea Rakshasa, causing them to spit blood. Even Ouyang Qingmu was no exception.
They were all War Spirit level powerhouses. In the face of a War King, such terrifying existences were utterly insignificant, like cannon fodder.
"We are powerhouses from the Sea Kingdom. You occupy the Star Citadel and intend to kill us?" Ouyang Qinghuo threatened, "If that's the case, the Sea Kingdom will absolutely not let you off!"
"I hate being threatened the most!"
Lu Fan said coldly, "Do you think I wouldn't dare to move against you? The moment you stepped into the Star Citadel, your life was destined to be left here!"
The members of the Sea Rakshasa turned ashen. If they had known Lu Fan was so powerful, they would never have dared to act rashly. Now that things had come to this, it was quite troublesome.
"Let's fight them! At worst, it's a fight to the death!" Ouyang Qinghuo shouted angrily.
With Lu Fan here, they had no chance of survival. Since that was the case, they might as well fight fiercely.
However, at this very moment, a shadowy figure appeared and instantly whisked the members of the Sea Rakshasa out of the Eight Trigrams Array Disk. Wherever he went, it was as smooth as flowing water.
"Elder Wuji!"
Ouyang Qinghuo showed joy. Elder Wuji was powerful. With his personal arrival, the Star Citadel was likely in danger.
Lu Fan frowned. On the border of the Dragon Kingdom that day, it was this masked old man who had heavily injured Elder Si. Judging by his movements just now, his strength was even more terrifying.
"Lord Lu, I trust you are well!" Elder Wuji smiled. "We met by chance on the border of the Dragon Kingdom and did not greet each other. I offer my salutations today!"
"Elder Wuji?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "One of the strongest elders in the Sea Kingdom. Today, I shall have the honor of experiencing your skills."
"Elder, with you here to oversee, we can capture the Star Citadel tonight!"
Ouyang Qingmu spoke, "The members of the Sea Rakshasa will surely go through fire and water!"
"Enough! Shut your mouth!" Elder Wuji said coldly, "When did I issue an order for you to infiltrate the Star Citadel tonight?"
"This..."
Ouyang Qingmu frowned but dared not speak directly. Before the elder, even he had to bow and scrape, let alone Elder Wuji.
"Elder, this matter has nothing to do with him," Ouyang Qinghuo cupped his fists. "It was all my idea! I beg the elder not to blame me!"
"You, as the leader of the Sea Rakshasa, do not take the elder seriously," Elder Wuji said coldly. "Not only did you lead the team out without authorization, but you also caused such casualties. Do you know your crime?"
"Your subordinate knows his crime!" Ouyang Qinghuo quickly knelt. "I beg the elder to punish me."
"Disobeying the elder's intentions and not following the elder's orders, what crime is that!" Elder Wuji said coldly.
"Death penalty!"
Ouyang Qinghuo's face changed drastically. Kneeling on the ground, he was filled with helplessness. He had indeed gone against the elder's wishes, and according to Sea Kingdom regulations, he would be executed.
"Since you know, do I need to say more?" Elder Wuji said coldly. "Without rules, there can be no order. You should set an example!"
"Your subordinate understands!"
Ouyang Qinghuo nodded heavily and drew his long sword, intending to end his own life with a single stroke.
To defy the elder's will was to take one's own life, a rule among many experts of the Sea Kingdom.
"Elder Wuji, this matter started because of me, and it has nothing to do with my brother!" Ouyang Qingmu said repeatedly, "I am willing to die in my brother's stead!"
As he spoke, Ouyang Qinghuo struck out with his palm. Before Ouyang Qingmu could react, he was knocked unconscious. "Take him away and do not break the rules!"
A powerhouse from the Sea Rakshasa stepped forward and placed Ouyang Qingmu in front of him. With tears in his eyes, Ouyang Qinghuo was their leader, but he had defied the elder's will and was to die for his country, which was hard for them to accept.
Elder Wuji's expression was indifferent. Even though many powerful figures from the Sea Rakshasa knelt and begged for mercy, he did not hesitate. As a commander of one side, and one of the strongest in the Sea Kingdom, he would not show any leniency.
*Pfft...*
A crisp sound rang out. Ouyang Qinghuo took his own life, dying on the spot, his blood staining his robe.
"Leader!"
The members of the Sea Rakshasa were grief-stricken but did not know what to do. In this situation, they felt a sense of helplessness.
"The Sea Kingdom is indeed not to be underestimated!" Lu Fan clapped his hands. "Elder Wuji is also no ordinary person. Even with things like this, he remains as steady as a mountain."
"To defy the elder's intentions is a dead end. If he were to return to the kingdom, he would also face judgment," Elder Wuji chuckled. "If he takes his own life now, at least he dies on the outer battlefield. Upon returning to the kingdom, he will still have supreme honor!"
"I don't understand the rules of the Sea Kingdom!" Lu Fan shrugged. "But I will not easily return the Star Citadel!"
"It's just a citadel. What harm is there in gifting it to Lord Lu!" Elder Wuji sneered. "However, I hope Lord Lu knows when to stop. The Sea Kingdom does not wish for a large-scale conflict!"
"The Sea Kingdom is so generous?" Lu Fan was surprised. "How important are the citadels on the outer battlefield? How can you give them up so easily?"
"With Lord Lu's methods, he has already set up a net!" Elder Wuji smiled. "It won't be so easy to get the citadel back!"
As he spoke, Elder Wuji's figure flickered and vanished from his original spot in an instant.
By the time everyone reacted, Elder Wuji had already appeared before Lu Fan.
"Lord, be careful!" Zi Yue shouted suddenly, her face filled with terror. With such terrifying speed, in an instant, he could probably kill all the Grandmasters in the Star Citadel.
Lu Fan also frowned. Elder Wuji's speed was extremely fast, and his fist wind was extremely sharp. He was forced to throw a punch as well, and the two fist winds collided head-on.
*Boom...*
A powerful explosion sounded. Elder Wuji's figure disappeared, but Lu Fan retreated three steps, his arm going numb. His heart was filled with shock. Through this exchange, he clearly felt the strength of Elder Wuji.
Lu Fan thought Elder Wuji would pursue his advantage, but he saw Elder Wuji return to his original position and smile, "Lord Lu is indeed a young prodigy. In this world, very few can withstand my palm!"
"You are quite confident!" Lu Fan shrugged. "But fortunately, you left quickly. If you had been a moment slower, I couldn't guarantee you could return to the Sea Kingdom alive!"
Elder Wuji laughed heartily. "As expected, you are young and arrogant. However, I hope Lord Lu will be content with what he has. The Sea Kingdom gifts the Star Citadel, but if you dare to attack Sea Kingdom citadels again, Lord Lu must also weigh your options! How many of my palms can you withstand!"
After saying this, Elder Wuji vanished from his spot.
The experts of the Sea Rakshasa also followed suit, not daring to linger.
"They still got away!" Han Qiushui sighed. "However, this Elder Wuji should have some skill!"
*Puff...*
Before his words could finish, Lu Fan suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, his face instantly turning pale. He had merely put on a brave front to cover his tracks.
"Master!"
Han Qiushui was shocked and quickly stepped forward to support him.