Chen Banxian showed no hesitation, seemingly harboring no goodwill towards members of the royal family.
"The rise and fall of the nation is the responsibility of every citizen!"
Lu Fan said solemnly, "Moreover, many of my friends are involved!"
"No matter what you say, the Divine Dragon Hall will not intervene!"
Chen Banxian waved his hand. He knew very well that once the Divine Dragon Hall became entangled with the dynasty, it would not be easy to extricate themselves later.
"Since he is unwilling, why force him!"
Liu Qianjiao said coldly, "Let's go!"
At these words, Chen Banxian trembled slightly. This statement pierced his heart like a sharp sword.
"In that case, let's pretend I said nothing!"
Lu Fan sighed helplessly and then made to leave.
Chen Banxian became a little anxious: "Xiao Jiao, we've finally met, are you leaving already?"
Liu Qianjiao remained silent, seemingly angered by the matter.
"This might be the last time we see each other!"
Lu Fan shook his head. "Farewell, old man!"
Chen Banxian was taken aback, his expression changing instantly. Although he did not wish to participate in the dynastic struggle, he could not bear to see Liu Qianjiao harmed.
"Alright!"
Chen Banxian said helplessly, "Since you are so persistent, I will lend you a hand!"
Lu Fan stopped in his tracks, his face lighting up with joy. With the Divine Dragon Hall's intervention, their cause would surely succeed.
"This is the Divine Dragon Token!"
Chen Banxian held out the token. "With this token, you can command the many experts of the Divine Dragon Hall!"
"Thank you!"
Lu Fan quickly took it, fearing the man might change his mind. After all, the Divine Dragon Token was no ordinary item; it could summon the powerful figures of the Divine Dragon Hall.
"Aren't you coming?" Liu Qianjiao asked in surprise.
"I won't be going,"
Chen Banxian shook his head. "The Divine Dragon Hall has a hundred Venerables. If they act, they will surely protect the White Dragon Dynasty!"
"A hundred Venerables?"
Lu Fan was stunned, his heart filled with shock. He had initially thought the Divine Dragon Hall had only a dozen or so Venerables, which would have been enough. He never imagined there were a hundred.
"Remember, don't let anything happen!"
Chen Banxian said solemnly, "If anything happens to Xiao Jiao, I won't forgive you, kid!"
"Don't worry, nothing will happen!"
Lu Fan nodded with solemnity. With a hundred Venerables, such immense power would be insurmountable for the Nine Heavens Dynasty.
After leaving the Sword Furnace, Lu Fan and Liu Qianjiao headed towards the Divine Dragon Hall. However, Liu Qianjiao glanced at Lu Fan with a knowing look, "You actually schemed against me!"
"Senior, you jest. How could I dare to scheme against you!"
Lu Fan gave an awkward smile. "Unless it was a last resort!"
Liu Qianjiao was somewhat displeased but said no more. As long as she could rally the experts, even being schemed against was acceptable.
He remembered that as a child, his parents had taught him that the rise and fall of the nation was the responsibility of every citizen, a phrase deeply etched in his mind.
A few days later, they arrived at the outer perimeter of the Divine Dragon Hall. Inside, flying swords danced in the air, and many disciples sparred in the training grounds, each exuding an aura of heroism.
Those who could enter the Divine Dragon Hall were undoubtedly peerless prodigies.
"Who are you? Why have you trespassed into the Divine Dragon Hall!"
A man soared into the sky and confronted Lu Fan and his companions, his expression filled with wariness.
"I wish to see the Grand Elder of the Divine Dragon Hall!"
Lu Fan spoke directly, without any pretense.
"The Grand Elder of the Divine Dragon Hall is not someone you can just meet!"
The man's expression was cold, and he harbored hostility towards Lu Fan. Lu Fan's immediate demand to see an elder was seen as a lack of respect for the Divine Dragon Hall.
"This is the Divine Dragon Token!"
Lu Fan stated, "To see the token is to see the Hall Master!"
Before Lu Fan could react, the young man thrust his sword forward with formidable power.
Lu Fan retreated slightly, his brow furrowed. He had not expected the young man before him to be so direct.
Bang!
Before the sword could reach Lu Fan, it was sent flying by a palm strike from Liu Qianjiao. The young man was also forced back violently, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.
"With the Divine Dragon Token in hand, why did you still attack?"
Lu Fan frowned and looked at the man before him, utterly perplexed.
"The Hall Master has not appeared for many years. The Divine Dragon Token in your hand must be a forgery!"
The youth said coldly, "How dare you act so presumptuously in the Divine Dragon Hall! Do you think you can run amok here?"
"Young brother, you should look closely!"
Liu Qianjiao said coldly, "This is the genuine Divine Dragon Token!"
"Impossible!"
The young man's face showed disbelief. The Divine Dragon Hall Master had gone on a journey and had not returned for years. How could Lu Fan possess the Divine Dragon Token?
"If you don't recognize the Divine Dragon Token, your elders certainly will!"
Lu Fan stated, "Have a Divine Dragon Hall elder come forth, and they will be able to discern it!"
"What is happening?"
At that moment, over a dozen figures appeared, with the foremost among them exuding an extraordinary presence and aura.
"Senior Brother, they are trying to storm the mountain!"
The young man exclaimed, "And they are also impersonating our Hall's sacred artifact!"
"My Divine Dragon Token is genuine!"
Lu Fan held up the token with a hint of displeasure. Having the Divine Dragon Token but being accused of forgery was something anyone would find unacceptable.
"The Divine Dragon Token?"
The Senior Brother glanced at it but was dismissive. "As everyone knows, the Divine Dragon Token is our Hall's sacred artifact. How could it be in your hands!"
Before the Senior Brother could finish speaking, Lu Fan shot into the sky, his body enveloped in a powerful aura. "Where are the elders of the Divine Dragon Hall? Come forth quickly!"
His voice echoed throughout the valley.
The Senior Brother and the others were greatly alarmed. The aura Lu Fan had displayed was far from ordinary, and for a moment, they dared not act rashly.
"May I ask who you are, young friend, and why you have come to our Divine Dragon Hall?"
An elder with white hair appeared, exuding a powerful aura.
"Disciple greets the Ninth Elder!"
The Senior Brother and the others bowed, their faces filled with schadenfreude. Now that an elder had been alerted, Lu Fan was likely in for trouble.
"The Divine Dragon Token is here!"
Lu Fan held the token in his hand, showing it without reservation.
Upon seeing the token, the Ninth Elder's body trembled. He could clearly see that the Divine Dragon Token was indeed genuine.
"May I ask who you are?"
The Ninth Elder inquired, "And why do you possess the Divine Dragon Hall's sacred artifact!"
The disciples present were astonished. They had not expected the token to be real.
"The Divine Dragon Token was given to me by your Hall Master!"
Lu Fan stated directly, "The final battle in the White Dragon Dynasty requires the assistance of the experts from the Divine Dragon Hall!"
Not long after, many elders emerged. Upon seeing the Divine Dragon Token, they were deeply moved.
They knew very well that if the Hall Master had not personally given it to him, Lu Fan's strength alone would never have allowed him to obtain it.
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The Grand Elder clasped his hands, a touch of excitement in his voice. He had been worried as the Hall Master had not returned for so many years.
"That old man is doing very well!"
Lu Fan waved his hand. "However, you may all have to work hard this time!"