"I suggest you stop your futile struggle, or you will die even faster!"
The enemy general said coldly, "The three great kingdoms joining forces to annex the Dragon Country was planned long ago. With the martial arts experts of the Dragon Country, it's impossible to stop them!"
"You have quite the nerve. To take this stronghold, you must at least pay a corresponding price!" Gu Wen sneered, "Furthermore, this is a Dragon Country stronghold. How can we allow you to be so presumptuous? Even if we die here today, we will never let you succeed!"
"Your momentum is gone. How can you possibly turn the tide?" The enemy general sneered, "Even the three elders of the Dragon Country are trapped in Jue Ming Ridge. You have no hope!"
"The three elders are trapped?"
The Dragon Country general's face turned ashen. The Dragon Country had sent three elders to command the various strongholds, but they never expected to be ambushed in Jue Ming Ridge.
"Jue Ming Ridge?" Gu Wen frowned. If that were true, the three elders of the Dragon Country would be in great trouble.
With the three kingdoms joining forces and being well-prepared, there were likely many War King level experts among them. How could the three elders of the Dragon Country possibly cope?
"I wonder where my master is now," Han Qiushui said. "If my master were here, perhaps there would be a sliver of hope!"
"I suggest you worry about yourselves! With just a few of you, do you think you can hold this stronghold?"
The enemy general sneered, "Now, only a few of you are left in the stronghold. Do you still think you can defy fate?"
"Even if we die, we will never let you insult us!"
With a look of indifference, the Dragon Country general said coldly, "You all go first, we will hold them back! Don't make futile sacrifices."
"We will never retreat!" Gu Wen stated directly.
The other experts from the Qingyun Sect had rushed to various strongholds. The few of them here were naturally fearless. Even if they were beheaded, it would be of no consequence.
"Since you are so resolute, then let us fight side by side!" the Dragon Country general said, brandishing his great saber.
"Truly courting death!" the enemy general sneered. They had many experts on their side and would not fear the people in the stronghold.
"Dragon Group Sword Shadow, here to reinforce the stronghold!"
With a loud shout, sword shadows and sword lights flashed, instantly killing an enemy expert. Following this were numerous Grandmaster level experts who surrounded the enemy forces.
"Dragon Group members!"
The Dragon Country general was startled, his joy immense. They had already prepared to die for their country, but they never expected members of the Dragon Group to arrive in time.
"It's been a while!" Gu Wen smiled at Sword Shadow.
"We've kept you waiting. A large number of reinforcements are rushing to the various strongholds!" Sword Shadow said. "This time, the Dragon Country will not concede defeat!"
In an instant, the entire stronghold was filled with the sounds of battle. Sword Shadow was an expert of the Dragon Clan, a powerful War Spirit level cultivator, and the closest to the War King realm. The moment he made his move, more than half of the enemy experts were casualties, and they were forced to flee.
Seeing the escaping enemies, Gu Wen showed no mercy. He powerfully killed several Grandmasters, his expression cold. These people had killed so many Dragon Country experts, and they had long harbored resentment.
"By the way, have you seen my master?" Han Qiushui looked at Sword Shadow. "Where is he now?"
"Lord Lu is currently gathering many experts and heading towards the outer domain battlefield. I am the vanguard, so I arrived first," Sword Shadow replied.
"The three elders are trapped in Jue Ming Ridge. We must go to their aid as soon as possible, or the three elders might be in mortal danger," Gu Wen stated. "This matter is of utmost importance and cannot be delayed in the slightest."
"The three elders?" Sword Shadow's expression changed slightly. He knew very well what the three elders represented in the Dragon Country. If anything happened to them, the very foundation of the Dragon Country might be severely damaged.
"If even the three elders cannot handle the situation, we going there will be of no use!" Sword Shadow's expression shifted. "You all go find Lord Lu, perhaps he has a solution!"
"That would be for the best!" Gu Wen said. "You go support the other strongholds. As for rescuing the three elders, that will be left to us!"
"Then we entrust it to you!" Sword Shadow quickly clasped his hands, his expression solemn. He knew very well how much the Qingyun Sect had helped the Dragon Country this time.
After the two groups parted ways, Han Qiushui said directly, "The three elders are trapped in Jue Ming Ridge. Should we go to Jue Ming Ridge, or..."
"Our current strength is not enough!" Gu Wen stated directly. "We will go find my master first. As long as we find my master, we can then go to Jue Ming Ridge!"
Han Qiushui nodded slightly, not daring to delay. This was a critical moment. Any slight misstep could cause great upheaval.
Meanwhile, at other strongholds in the outer domain battlefield, although the Qingyun Sect and many experts were resisting, they were outnumbered and gradually losing ground. Their expressions were heavy, and they knew very well that if external aid did not arrive, these strongholds would be captured.
Sword Shadow and many powerful individuals engaged in fierce combat within the stronghold. Even with blood streaming from their bodies, they paid no heed. They had come to the outer domain battlefield this time, and even if they died for their country, they would have no regrets.
On the other side, Lu Fan, leading many experts, had already arrived at the outer domain battlefield. He had dispatched many War Spirit level experts from the Dragon Group along with Grandmaster level cultivators to reinforce various strongholds. This battle was exceptionally brutal; the Dragon Country had gambled all its assets, and even Grandmasters who had been in seclusion had appeared on the outer domain battlefield.
The Dragon Country's only trump card was those few elders who resided at the Dragon Country's headquarters. If even they were mobilized, the Dragon Country would likely have no trump cards left, which was the most terrifying prospect.
A nation that had lost its last trump card would become prey to all other nations.
Within the Dragon Country, people could feel the scent of blood from the outer domain battlefield, and a deep sense of worry arose. They didn't know what to do.
At this very moment, several figures appeared before Lu Fan, causing him to slow his steps.
"Master!" Han Qiushui exclaimed with surprise.
"How are you all doing?" Lu Fan asked hurriedly. But seeing their wounds and injuries, Lu Fan's eyes filled with killing intent. He had never seen Gu Wen and Han Qiushui so disheveled.
The expressions of the other Dragon Country members also turned grim. Gu Wen and Han Qiushui were covered in wounds and their faces were streaked with blood, clearly having undergone an extremely fierce battle.
"We are alright, but the three elders are surrounded in Jue Ming Ridge," Gu Wen said. "This matter is extremely urgent!"
"Han Bing, take good care of them!" Lu Fan said, then looked at Long Aotian. "You lead the experts to reinforce the various strongholds. I will go to Jue Ming Ridge alone to rescue the elders!"
"How can that be possible? With your strength alone, it might not be feasible," Long Aotian frowned.