"Sea Rakshasa, Ouyang Qingmu!"
Gazing at the woman before him, Han Bing was startled. "He is an important member of the Sea Rakshasa, and dares to intrude into Dragon Country alone!"
"Could he have come prepared!" Beidou spoke up. "Should we notify the boss and the others?"
"Ouyang Qingmu is powerful," Han Bing said seriously. "Among the Dragon Group members, few can match him. His presence here means there must be other accomplices!"
Jian Ying frowned, scanning the many martial arts experts. He wondered why the Sea Rakshasa had come to Dragon Country and appeared within Zhongzhou.
"So beautiful!"
Han Qiushui exclaimed. "She even exudes a feminine aura!"
"The more beautiful, the more venomous!" Gu Long awoke. "On the Outer Domain battlefield, countless Dragon Country experts have died at the hands of the Sea Rakshasa!"
"You have successfully captured my attention!"
Ouyang Qingmu looked at Lu Fan. "However, all the martial arts experts within Baiyun Peak today will meet their demise!"
As soon as the words fell, over ten figures stepped out, each clad in black, moving unseen among the crowd.
"Everyone, be careful!"
Han Bing shouted, stepping in front of everyone. "I am a member of the Dragon Group. The martial arts tournament is hereby concluded. Everyone must leave Baiyun Peak immediately!"
Jian Ying immediately contacted other members of the Dragon Group. With so many experts from the Sea Rakshasa present, how could the three of them possibly cope?
"We are all people of Dragon Country, how can we be afraid of death!"
Several Grandmasters spoke directly. "We must fight them to the death. With so many experts here, are we still afraid of them!"
"That's right, fight them to the death! They dare to intrude into Dragon Country, so let them never return!"
Shouts erupted, and many martial arts experts were filled with righteous indignation.
However, Han Bing's face turned ashen. These ten-plus figures from the Sea Rakshasa were all Battle Spirit level powerhouses, whom these martial arts Grandmasters could not possibly face.
In that instant, several Grandmasters met their demise.
The experts of the Sea Rakshasa were skilled in dark arts, capable of killing unseen, especially the weak, whom they dispatched as easily as crushing ants.
Witnessing the scene, many martial arts experts were terrified. What had started as righteous indignation quickly turned to fear as several Grandmasters were killed in moments. How could they not be afraid of such terrifying power?
"Jian Ying, stop them!" Han Bing said sternly. "We absolutely cannot let them run amok!"
Jian Ying and Beidou nodded and immediately joined the fray.
These martial arts experts represented the future of Dragon Country, and would become its pillars in the years to come. Any mishap would undoubtedly damage the foundation of Dragon Country.
Unfortunately, the Sea Rakshasa had numerous members, all of whom were Battle Spirit level powerhouses. With only the three of them, Han Bing, Jian Ying, and Beidou, they were completely overwhelmed.
Meanwhile, at the border of Dragon Country, Long Aotian frowned. "Ninth Elder, it seems something is amiss. Baiyun Peak in Zhongzhou is under attack, and the Sea Rakshasa has infiltrated!"
"A feint to lure the tiger away from its mountain?"
The Ninth Elder frowned. The other elders of Dragon Country needed to maintain overall control and could not be deployed casually. With the three of them currently at the border, it was likely that something serious was happening.
"Aotian, you take the Dragon Group members to Zhongzhou!"
The Ninth Elder said coldly. "We must not allow the Sea Rakshasa to act with impunity! If necessary, eliminate them all!"
"But!" Long Aotian frowned. "Beyond this border, the experts of the Sea Country are watching covetously. If we are not careful, I fear..."
"Rest assured!" The Ninth Elder waved his hand. "If my guess is correct, they merely want to tie down Dragon Country's fighting strength. Their true objective is likely Baiyun Peak!"
"In that case, I will proceed to reinforce them!" Long Aotian stated directly, leading half of the Dragon Group members towards Baiyun Peak. He also sent a message to Han Bing.
However, just as they left the border and before they even entered Zhongzhou, Long Aotian abruptly stopped.
"Captain, what is it?" The Dragon Group members asked in surprise.
"The aura is wrong!" Long Aotian said gravely. "There's an ambush!"
Everyone immediately became alert, scanning their surroundings. The Sea Country's actions this time were likely well-prepared. A major battle was inevitable today.
"Dragon Team, long time no see!"
An evil voice echoed. Over ten figures appeared in the valley. The man leading them was dressed in black and wore a distinctive mask.
"Ouyang Qinghuo?"
Long Aotian frowned. "With such a large operation by the Sea Country, do they intend to start a war with Dragon Country?"
Ouyang Qinghuo was the leader of the Sea Rakshasa, and his strength was not to be underestimated. Even Long Aotian might not have any chance of victory against him.
"The Sea Country has never feared Dragon Country!"
Ouyang Qinghuo said coldly. "By now, there should be quite a show unfolding within Baiyun Peak. Unfortunately, you likely won't be able to witness it!"
"This is within Dragon Country's territory, do you truly believe you can act with impunity?" Long Aotian's aura surged, his gaze fixed on the person before him.
"I advise the Dragon Team not to act rashly!" Ouyang Qinghuo sneered. "After all, with the current formation, if a fight truly breaks out, the Dragon Group might not gain the upper hand!"
Long Aotian's expression shifted. Just as Ouyang Qinghuo said, the Dragon Group was not at an advantage. If a war were to break out, they would likely suffer.
"With such a sudden attack by the Sea Country, do they truly wish to be enemies with Dragon Country?" Long Aotian said coldly. "Even if everyone in Baiyun Peak perishes, you will not be able to leave Dragon Country!"
"Since our Sea Country dared to act, we must have made preparations!" Ouyang Qinghuo said coldly. "Moreover, Dragon Country's three elders are being held back, and the other elders need to manage the overall situation. As for your top three elders, they are likely in seclusion, aren't they!"
Long Aotian's body trembled. The Great Elder and the others were indeed in seclusion, but this information was highly classified. How could the Sea Rakshasa and others know about it?
"Such actions by the Sea Country are despicable!" Long Aotian said coldly. "Taking advantage of Dragon Country's defenses being weak to launch a surprise attack!"
"In recent years, disputes between Dragon Country and the Sea Country have been constant. How can the Sea Country allow Dragon Country to rise so easily!" Ouyang Qinghuo sneered. "The many martial arts experts within Baiyun Peak will surely meet their demise!"
Bloodshot veins appeared in Long Aotian's eyes. He knew very well that martial arts experts were the future of Dragon Country. If many experts were to fall, it would be a great loss for Dragon Country.
"Dragon Team, I know you are very angry!" Ouyang Qinghuo shrugged. "But if you were to act, you might not win. Why not take a step back and wait for the situation to unfold!"
"This suggestion is not bad!"
Long Aotian narrowed his eyes. "Dragon Group members, listen to my orders, halt your advance and rest!"
"This..."
The Dragon Group members were surprised. The situation in Baiyun Peak was critical. If they didn't go, they might not be able to stop the Sea Rakshasa and the others.
"It seems the Dragon Team understands the situation!" Ouyang Qinghuo nodded with satisfaction.
"Dragon Team, if we delay any further, Han Bing and the others will be in danger!" a man spoke up. "The Sea Rakshasa has over ten Battle Spirits in Baiyun Peak!"
"If we engage in a full-blown battle, the Dragon Group might not be able to defeat them!" Long Aotian stated directly. "I have already informed several elders of this matter, and they have instructed me to stabilize the situation. As for the matters in Baiyun Peak, the elders will find a way!"
The Dragon Group members nodded. Ouyang Qinghuo was the leader of the Sea Rakshasa, and even if Long Aotian made a move, he might not be able to win. They were very clear about this.