Lu Fan shrugged. Seeing him, the white-haired elder not only didn't flee but laughed heartily, making Lu Fan feel a touch of regret.
Suddenly, Lu Fan's aura surged, and the surrounding ten miles were filled with powerful energy.
Boom...
A huge explosion echoed, sending the experts from the Cang Qiong Kingdom flying, blood at the corners of their mouths.
In just one move, an entire legion of the Cang Qiong Kingdom was rendered combat-ineffective.
The white-haired elder stumbled and, upon steadying himself, his only thought was to escape.
Although Lu Fan was young, the power he displayed was enough to destroy heavens and earth, stirring him.
"What, you want to leave before we've even fought?"
Lu Fan sneered, his gaze fixed on the white-haired elder.
The white-haired elder dared not hesitate, making a dash towards the Cang Qiong Kingdom. He knew very well that if he stayed any longer, he would only meet his death.
But then, in a flash, Lu Fan appeared before him, blocking his path. "Didn't you just say that your Dragon Kingdom has no one? What's wrong now?"
"This is the border of the Cang Qiong Kingdom. As an elder of the Cang Qiong Kingdom, if I die, you won't be able to bear the consequences!" the white-haired elder threatened.
He knew Lu Fan's strength was terrifying, and it was almost impossible for him to escape Lu Fan's pursuit with his own abilities.
"You talk too much!"
Lu Fan flicked a finger, severing the elder's arm. Watching the elder writhe on the ground, Lu Fan asked again, "Tell me, what exactly is the foundation of the Cang Qiong Kingdom!"
"You want me to betray my country, I will never agree!" the white-haired elder endured the intense pain.
"In that case, I'll cripple your limbs and make you wish you were dead!"
Lu Fan's expression was icy, his words laced with chilling intent. He wouldn't rest until he understood the depth of the Cang Qiong Kingdom's power on this trip.
"The Cang Qiong Kingdom has a deep foundation. There are over ten Battle Emperor realm powerhouses alone!" The white-haired elder, startled, quickly revealed this.
"Besides Battle Emperors, are there any other experts?" Lu Fan inquired again.
"There are a hundred Battle King realm powerhouses. As for the strength of the King himself, even I do not know!" the white-haired elder said rapidly. "I have told you everything I know, please let me have a path to survival!"
"Everyone from the Cang Qiong Kingdom deserves to die!"
Lu Fan's expression was indifferent as he killed the elder in an instant, showing no mercy.
"Over ten Battle Emperors, a hundred Battle Kings!"
Lin Ke's expression was moved. "If all these experts were deployed to the battlefield, much of the continent would be destroyed!"
"This is precisely what I am worried about!"
Lu Fan nodded. "More importantly, the strength of the Cang Qiong Kingdom's King. If no one can suppress him, he will always be a threat to our Dragon Kingdom!"
"What do we do now?" Lin Ke asked. "The Cang Qiong Kingdom's reinforcements were annihilated; they certainly won't let this matter rest!"
"I have an idea!"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "With so many powerhouses in the Cang Qiong Kingdom, I want to make a personal visit. As long as I can kill a few Emperor realm experts, it will surely make them tremble!"
"However, the Cang Qiong Kingdom is very dangerous!"
Lin Ke said seriously, "What if something happens to you?"
"I have confidence in myself!"
Lu Fan said solemnly, "Xiao Ke, you should return to the Dragon Kingdom first!"
"No, I'm going with you!" Lin Ke's expression was serious.
"If you come with me, you'll only be a burden!"
Lu Fan stated directly, "After you return to the Dragon Kingdom, inform the elders here not to act rashly!"
"But..."
Lin Ke wanted to say more, but seeing Lu Fan's extremely serious expression, he felt a sense of helplessness.
Watching Lu Fan depart, Lin Ke could only head towards the Dragon Kingdom.
He knew very well that his control over his own strength was not enough. If he insisted on following Lu Fan, he would only drag Lu Fan down.
After a journey, Lu Fan infiltrated the Cang Qiong Kingdom. He knew this trip was extremely perilous, but Lu Fan also knew that the Cang Qiong Kingdom had been constantly invading other nations for years, and it was time they tasted the same.
Meanwhile, at the Dragon Kingdom headquarters, the three elders heard the news, their expressions instantly changed. They had never expected Lu Fan to infiltrate the Cang Qiong Kingdom.
"Did that brat Lu consider the consequences of acting like this!"
The Fourth Elder's face was ashen. "That's the Cang Qiong Kingdom! If he goes alone, he's likely in grave danger!"
"I know that too!"
Lin Ke nodded. "But he insisted on it!"
"Brat Lu is a rare talent who appears once in a hundred years. He will surely revitalize the Dragon Kingdom in the future!"
The Third Elder spoke, "He cannot afford to have any accidents. I will go to the forbidden area immediately!"
"Third Elder, what are you doing?" The Fourth Elder trembled slightly.
"At this time of crisis for the Dragon Kingdom, the two elders should also come out of seclusion!" the Third Elder said, then strode towards the Dragon Kingdom's grounds.
The Fourth Elder also showed joy. In recent years, the three elders had been in seclusion, and he had shouldered immense pressure. Now that the three elders were emerging, he felt a great deal of relief.
"Fourth Elder, Third Elder asked the two elders to come out of seclusion, is it for Lu Fan?" Lin Ke asked in surprise.
"Naturally!"
The Fourth Elder nodded. "With the three elders out of seclusion, the Dragon Kingdom will undoubtedly rally its experts again and personally demand the return of their people from the Cang Qiong Kingdom. If that brat Lu has any trouble, even if it means destroying the nation, we will make the Cang Qiong Kingdom pay the price!"
Lin Ke was somewhat excited, realizing why Lu Fan was fighting so hard, and that so many people cared about him behind his back.
After leaving the Dragon Kingdom headquarters, Lin Ke returned to Jiangjing Longting.
"Why are you back already?"
Long Yi was admiring flowers. "And you're alone?"
"Xiao Fan has gone to the Cang Qiong Kingdom!"
Lin Ke said solemnly, "I don't know if he'll be alright!"
"Going to the Cang Qiong Kingdom alone?" Long Yi was taken aback. "Is he crazy?"
"If only I had powerful strength!"
Lin Ke sighed with a wry smile. "Then I could fight alongside Xiao Fan and not leave him alone!"
"You don't need to be so pessimistic. He dared to go, so he should have some confidence!" Long Yi said with a light smile. "If you're worried, I can personally go there!"
"But, can you handle it if you go?" Lin Ke doubted.
He knew Long Yi's background was not simple, but the Cang Qiong Kingdom was full of experts, a powerful nation that even dared not act rashly. How much capability could a woman like Long Yi have?
"You're looking down on people!" Long Yi put down the flowers in her hand. "I'll go now, and I'll definitely bring him back!"
"Can you take me with you?" Lin Ke tentatively asked.
"Just relax, I won't break my promise to you!" Long Yi comforted him. "Although the Cang Qiong Kingdom is not worth mentioning, their King's strength is not weak. If you followed, it wouldn't be so easy to return safely!"
"Then I won't go!"
Lin Ke quickly said, "But you have to be careful, the Cang Qiong Kingdom has a lot of experts after all!"
Long Yi nodded slightly but didn't take it to heart. She turned and disappeared from the Dragon Kingdom. Lu Fan had once saved her, and she didn't like owing favors.