In the core region of the Dragon Country, three elders stood tall, their eyes filled with solemnity.
"Aotian is blocked, and White Cloud Peak is in turmoil! He is likely unable to provide support!"
The Sixth Elder frowned, "Shall I go myself?"
"Absolutely not!"
The Fifth Elder's brow furrowed, "The Grand Elder and others are in seclusion, and we all must manage the overall situation. If White Cloud Peak is merely a decoy, and the Sea Country's true objective is the Dragon Country's core, it would shake the very foundation of the nation!"
"Precisely!" The Fourth Elder nodded, "The three of us absolutely cannot leave!"
"If that's the case, then the people of White Cloud Peak, aren't they!" The Sixth Elder frowned.
The majority of the Dragon Country's combat power was stationed at the outer battlefield outposts. Within the Dragon Country itself, apart from the few of them holding the fort, there were practically no other experts.
"Within the Dragon Country, apart from us, there are also three great hidden sects. If they were to make a move, they should be able to resolve this stalemate!" The Fourth Elder said gravely, "I have already sent people to them, but I don't know if they will act!"
"Three great hidden sects?" The Sixth Elder's brow furrowed, "To preserve their strength, they likely won't act rashly. Why would they intervene!"
"In the Dragon Country's time of crisis, as hidden sects of the Dragon Country, they ought to offer assistance!" The Fourth Elder stated directly, his aura exuding power, "If they do not act, they should not expect the Dragon Country's protection in the future!"
"Fourth Elder, the three great hidden sects are filled with experts. The Dragon Country's situation is tense. Unless it is absolutely necessary, we cannot afford to offend them!" The Sixth Elder said earnestly.
"Indeed!" The Fifth Elder nodded, "After all, if the three sects were to join forces, even the Dragon Country would have to be wary!"
"I can't concern myself with all that!"
The Fourth Elder declared angrily, "As hidden sects of the Dragon Country, they must bear the responsibilities of the Dragon Country!"
The two elders exchanged glances but said nothing. The Fourth Elder had always been hot-tempered, while the three great hidden sects were quite shrewd and would not act easily.
Medicine King Valley was located in the northwestern part of the Dragon Country. Outside Medicine King Valley, several figures stood.
"Kindly announce, I am an envoy of the Dragon Country, and I have matters to discuss with the Valley Master of Medicine King Valley!" The man, clad in armor, shouted towards Medicine King Valley.
"Medicine King Valley is closed and unable to receive guests. Please return."
A voice, aged and resonant, echoed as the main gate of Medicine King Valley remained shut.
The expression of the leading man changed. He had been dispatched on a mission, and receiving such a reply filled him with a chill.
"Leader, what do we do now?" Another man frowned, "With such an attitude from the three great hidden sects, they have likely already received news and are unwilling to intervene!"
"Return!"
The leading man was helpless. The three great hidden sects possessed terrifying strength, and with their unwillingness to act, there was nothing they could do.
Meanwhile, atop White Cloud Peak, numerous martial arts experts huddled together, led by Han Bing and others, their eyes filled with vigilance.
Just moments ago, several Grandmasters had met their demise, unable to even resist. This was enough to show that the individuals before them were beyond their ability to handle.
"Struggling in your death throes is of no use!"
Ouyang Qingmu narrowed his eyes, "Today, White Cloud Peak will be your mass grave tomorrow!"
"Don't speak too soon!" Jian Ying said coldly, "Experts from the Dragon Group are arriving soon. You'll be unable to escape then, so you still have the leisure to boast!"
"Are you expecting Long Aotian?" Ouyang Qingmu sneered, "He has already been trapped by my brother and cannot come. Today, the many martial arts experts within White Cloud Peak will all be buried here!"
"It seems you have planned everything!" Han Bing frowned, "Truly ambitious!"
"The three elders of the Dragon Country are in seclusion, and the others must guard the Dragon Country. You will not leave here alive today!" Ouyang Qingmu sneered.
The Sea Rakshasa had over a dozen peerless experts, while Han Bing and the others had very few.
"Lord Lu, although you are not a member of our Dragon Group, please escort them away!" Han Bing called out, "The three of us will hold them off!"
"These are all Battle Spirit realm powerhouses. The leader alone is someone you cannot contend with!"
Lu Fan stated directly, "It will likely be difficult to leave today!"
"We are all martial arts experts. At worst, it is death!"
A Grandmaster spoke up, "We absolutely cannot let them be so rampant!"
"Sea Rakshasa, heed my command, kill without mercy!"
Ouyang Qingmu's voice was icy. The Sea Rakshasa members stepped forward, advancing towards the many experts.
Han Bing and the other two resisted with all their might, while Lu Fan also engaged several figures.
The other Grandmasters formed formations and engaged in fierce combat with the Sea Rakshasa members.
Unfortunately, the Sea Rakshasa were numerous and powerful. In a short span, everyone fell into a desperate situation, unable to hold on for long.
Seeing that the situation was not optimistic, Lu Fan took a step forward, heading towards Ouyang Qingmu.
Capture the leader first, Lu Fan was well aware of this principle.
Han Bing and the others were fighting three opponents each, constantly retreating, blood trickling from their lips.
These were all Battle Spirit realm powerhouses, no weaker than them. In such a situation, they feared they could not last long.
Meanwhile, in a valley, Long Aotian, upon learning that White Cloud Peak had no reinforcements, immediately launched an attack. Simultaneously, at the Dragon Country's border, the three elders dispatched numerous Dragon Group experts to provide aid.
And in the outer battlefield, many experts learned of the Dragon Country's troubles and wished to return to support them. However, without orders from the Dragon Country headquarters, they could only remain at their outposts.
It was not that the Dragon Country did not want them to return, but the outposts in the outer battlefield were extremely important. Abandoning them easily would result in irreparable losses for the Dragon Country.
Within White Cloud Peak, Ouyang Qingmu looked at Lu Fan, "Your strength is considerable. If you were to join the Sea Country, you would undoubtedly be a talent worth cultivating!"
"Thank you for the compliment!"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, "But today, you must become my captive!"
"Is that so?" Ouyang Qingmu sneered, "Even Long Aotian would not dare to utter such bold words!"
Lu Fan did not reply, launching an attack towards Ouyang Qingmu. With every step, he exuded a formidable aura.
There were too many important individuals within White Cloud Peak, and he could not allow anything to happen to them. Therefore, Lu Fan had to capture Ouyang Qingmu.
Sensing the powerful aura, Ouyang Qingmu also unleashed his supreme dark arts, attacking Lu Fan.
He was well aware that Lu Fan, being so young, would undoubtedly become a general of the Dragon Country. Such an existence, destroyed in its infancy, was the responsibility of the Sea Rakshasa.
Han Bing retreated explosively, blood oozing from her chest, while Jian Ying and the others' expressions grew increasingly grim.
Seeing the situation turn dire, Lu Fan instantly blocked in front of Han Bing, forcefully repelling three figures.
"How are you? Are you alright?"
Lu Fan held Han Bing in his arms.
"I'm fine!" Han Bing shook her head, "Protect them and ensure they escape. We absolutely cannot let the Sea Rakshasa succeed!"
Lu Fan frowned slightly. The Sea Rakshasa had many experts. If this continued, they would likely be annihilated.
"Sea Country people, how dare you act so presumptuously in the Dragon Country!"
An aged voice echoed throughout White Cloud Peak, causing the Sea Rakshasa members to tremble.