"Wuji Elder!"
"Wuji Elder!"
Ouyang Qingmu shouted, filled with unwillingness. He never imagined that his sister and he, who had dedicated themselves to the Sea Kingdom, would end up like this.
"What happened? Why are we gathered here so late?"
Elder Ouyang approached, his brow furrowed. "Did something happen?"
"My brother, he died for the country!"
Ouyang Qingmu cried, "It's all because of Elder Wuji. If he hadn't pressured him, my brother would never have died on the extraterrestrial battlefield."
"What did you say..."
Elder Ouyang stumbled, almost falling to the ground. His Ouyang family had only this one bloodline, and Ouyang Qinghuo's talent was exceptional. He was also a candidate for Sea Kingdom Elder in the future, yet he was forced to death by Elder Wuji. How could he accept this?
"What exactly happened!" Elder Ouyang said coldly. "Why would Elder Wuji force your brother to his death? My Ouyang family will never let this go!"
"This..."
Ouyang Qingmu's expression was awkward, and then he said, "My brother and I went to the Star Stronghold together, intending to kill that person named Lu! After all, in the battle of Baiyun Peak, that person named Lu killed many brothers of the Sea Rakshasa!"
"Foolish, you are truly foolish!" Elder Ouyang cursed. "Lord Lu of the Dragon Country, even Elder Shangguan might not be able to do anything to him. Weren't you going there to die! Moreover, to gain the elder's approval, you acted without authorization, which is a grave offense!"
"It is precisely because of this that my brother..." Ouyang Qingmu sighed helplessly.
If he could take back his words, he would never have done such a foolish thing, causing his brother to lose his life in vain.
"Even so, Wuji is too heartless," Elder Ouyang said coldly. "My Ouyang family has been passed down through generations, and now it has been severed by her. I will not rest until he is dead!"
With that, Elder Ouyang, filled with rage, strode towards the Sea Kingdom headquarters. He also summoned many other elders, who were high-ranking and influential figures in the Sea Kingdom, holding great authority.
If they sided with Elder Ouyang, they could impeach Elder Wuji.
Not long after, many elders arrived at the Sea Kingdom headquarters. No one knew what had happened to warrant an elder meeting in the middle of the night.
"Could it be that someone has attacked the Dragon Country?" Elder Shangguan asked. "Elder Ouyang is like this, for what reason?"
"The leader of the Sea Rakshasa, my grandson Ouyang Qinghuo, died in the extraterrestrial battlefield. This is normal," Elder Ouyang said coldly. "All of this was orchestrated by Elder Wuji. I have summoned all the elders to demand an explanation from him!"
"Ouyang Qinghuo died on the extraterrestrial battlefield?"
Many elders were shocked, their eyes filled with fear. They knew very well that this was the Ouyang family's only bloodline. How could Elder Ouyang let this go?
But as they were talking, Elder Wuji had already arrived at the Sea Kingdom headquarters, looking as amiable as ever.
"Elder Ouyang, I know you are quite concerned about this matter, but violating regulations leads to this outcome, especially for those in high positions."
"If he were your grandson, would you do this?" Elder Ouyang said coldly. "This is simply hypocrisy!"
"I have always acted impartially!" Elder Wuji stated directly. "If Elder Ouyang is not satisfied, you can come and contend for my position, as long as your strength surpasses mine!"
"You..." Elder Ouyang's face turned ashen. Although he was also a War King, his actual combat power was considerably less than that of Elder Wuji. In this case, a competition would only be self-humiliation.
"Since you dare not, everything will be managed by me," Elder Wuji said coldly. "You must comply with any decision I make, otherwise, you will be going against the elders' will!"
"One day, I will make you regret this!"
Elder Ouyang turned and left. He had no other recourse. If it came to strength, he was no match for Wuji. If it came to reason, Ouyang Qinghuo's actions were indeed playing with fire.
Elder Shangguan chased after him from the headquarters. "Elder Ouyang, given the situation, besides Elder Wuji, Lord Lu of the Dragon Country also bears responsibility. If it weren't for him, things wouldn't have turned out this way."
"What do you mean by that?" Elder Ouyang said coldly. "Do you want me to join you in dealing with that person named Lu?"
"Brother Ouyang is indeed clever, that is precisely my intention!" Elder Shangguan stated directly. "If the two of us join forces, we will surely be able to kill him. This way, you can avenge yourself, and I can wash away my shame!"
"Although we are elders, how can we act without a resolution?" Elder Ouyang said directly. "This would not be good. If we are caught with a handle, it will be difficult to explain."
"It seems Ouyang Qinghuo died in vain," Elder Shangguan shook his head. "Otherwise, why would Elder Ouyang refuse?"
"Since that is the case, let us discuss it!" Elder Ouyang hesitated before nodding slightly.
"Come to my residence tomorrow, and I will speak with you personally!" Elder Shangguan chuckled and then turned to leave.
Ever since he was chased by Lu Fan at the Dragon Country border last time, he had harbored a desire to kill Lu Fan. Now that he had such a great opportunity, he would not let it slip away easily.
Meanwhile, at the Dragon Country headquarters, the elders were greatly shocked upon hearing the news from the extraterrestrial battlefield. Lu Fan not only became the master of the Star Stronghold but also forced a half-step War King of the Sea Kingdom to his death.
Such powerful means had never appeared in the history of the Dragon Country, as the Dragon Country had always been at a disadvantage in the extraterrestrial battlefield, only able to be bullied by others, let alone dare to bully others.
But Lu Fan had achieved it, and even surpassed expectations.
"I knew I wasn't wrong about this kid!" Elder Jiu smiled. "Perhaps in a short while, the extraterrestrial battlefield will undergo a great change. It will be the era of the young people!"
"The Star Stronghold has been occupied, yet the Sea Kingdom remains silent." Elder Si frowned. "This is not the usual style of the Sea Kingdom."
"If my guess is correct, there must be a conspiracy," Elder Liu interjected. "However, we can only wait and see. The matters of the extraterrestrial battlefield do not involve the Dragon Country's strongholds, and it is difficult for the Dragon Country to intervene."
"That is indeed true!"
Elder Jiu nodded slightly. "This matter must be investigated thoroughly. Lu Fan went to the extraterrestrial battlefield, and many things are unknown. We cannot afford to make any wrong moves!"
"I think he is doing very well!" Elder Si waved his hand. "However, the Sea Kingdom's unusual reaction warrants vigilance, after all, our old rivals never suffer losses!"
The other elders nodded in agreement, finding Elder Si's words quite reasonable.
And in the extraterrestrial battlefield, inside and outside the Star Stronghold, not only was the defense strengthened, but all aspects of the facilities were also gradually being completed.
Since Lu Fan regarded this place as his base camp, he would not let it appear too out of place. After all, he knew the importance of a base camp in the extraterrestrial battlefield.
Moreover, Lu Fan's purpose in coming here was not solely for the Black Shadow organization, but he also had other intentions.