"We shall go out now!"
Ye Shisan declared, "I must avenge my kinsmen!"
Lu Fan and the others exchanged glances before nodding. They had been in the secret realm for such a long time; it was time to leave.
Outside Dragon Capital City, the Ghost Hall Master arrived. Looking at the elders on the city walls, he revealed an evil smile. "If you are willing to surrender, you may live!"
"Ghost Hall Master!"
The Great Elder's expression shifted. The aura emanating from the Ghost Hall Master was extremely sinister, making even him feel overwhelmed.
"I suggest you cease your wishful thinking. We will never surrender to you!"
The Third Elder said coldly, "When the State Lord arrives, he will surely deal with you!"
"The State Lord?"
The Ghost Hall Master sneered. "Even the patriarchs of the Five Great Ancient Clans have died at my hands. I fear that even if your State Lord comes, he will be unable to salvage the situation!"
"The patriarchs of the Ancient Clans are already..."
The Great Elder's expression changed drastically, disbelief etched on his face. After all, the Five Great Ancient Clans were immensely powerful; how could they have met such a fate?
Before the Great Elder could react, the Ghost Hall Master unleashed a powerful strike towards Dragon Capital City.
A deafening roar echoed, and the entire Dragon Capital City trembled. The Ghost Hall Master himself was forced back a few steps.
"What is this power? It actually managed to push me back!"
The Ghost Hall Master looked at the entire Dragon Capital City with astonishment.
"This is the power of national destiny!"
The Great Elder stated directly, "Dragon Capital City is protected by the power of national destiny. Do you think it would be so easy to annex the Dragon Dynasty!"
"So, it's the power of national destiny!"
The Ghost Hall Master instantly sneered and attacked Dragon Capital City with renewed ferocity.
As Dragon Capital City continued to shake, its citizens fell into a panic. Many even wanted to flee, their fear palpable.
"Perhaps you are unaware!"
The Ghost Hall Master chuckled. "The power of national destiny gathers the faith of the people. Now that they are in utter chaos, this power of national destiny will vanish. It will not be long before Dragon Capital City falls!"
The Great Elder's face turned ashen. He had never noticed this before, but now it was too late.
However, at this very moment, a figure descended from the sky, landing on the city walls. Holding the Tai Xu Sword, he swept his blade across numerous powerful figures.
The experts of the Ghost Hall met their demise, their faces filled with terror. They had never expected such a formidable existence within the Dragon Dynasty.
"So, the people of the Five Clans are not entirely wiped out!"
The Ghost Hall Master's expression turned cold, laced with immense fury.
Long Yi and the others also appeared, their bodies exuding powerful auras, their eyes glinting with a faint chill.
"They've returned, the State Lord has returned!"
Inside Dragon Capital City, the crowd cheered, their excitement palpable. They knew very well that wherever Lu Fan was, they were safe. They had never doubted this.
"Five Divine Swords!"
The Ghost Hall Master frowned. He was all too familiar with the aura of these divine swords.
"That's right. Now that the five swords are gathered, you have no escape today!"
Ye Shisan's expression was cold, filled with overwhelming killing intent. He knew clearly that his father had been murdered by the person before him, and he would show no mercy.
"Is that so?"
The Ghost Hall Master's expression was indifferent, a cold smile playing on his lips. "I am curious, what means do you possess to utter such words!"
"We have reached the peak of Battle Saint, and with the five divine swords, how can you possibly contend!"
Ye Shisan stepped forward, and Long Yi and the others also appeared, their imposing auras radiating outwards.
Each of the five held a sword, as if they could sense each other.
Gazing at the five divine swords before him, the Ghost Hall Master, while not overly panicked, still felt a tremor.
In ancient times, he had been suppressed by the five clan leaders. Now, with the reappearance of the five divine swords, he couldn't help but feel a sense of unease.
At this very moment, within Dragon Capital City, the populace cheered. Lu Fan's arrival brought them immense relief.
"Attack!"
The Ghost Hall Master ascended into the sky. "A thousand years ago, I was sealed by the five swords. Today, I shall see if the power of these five swords can still seal me!"
Lu Fan and the others exchanged glances and then stepped forward, their powerful auras surging. At this point, they would not retreat even an inch.
"Five Swords Unite!"
"Tai Xu Sword!"
"Ice Sword!"
"Dragon Roar Sword!"
"Rain Flower Sword!"
Resonant voices rang out. The five figures transformed into streaks of light, soaring towards the heavens.
"I will make the entire world submit to my feet!"
The Ghost Hall Master's aura surged, black energy churning around him. The numerous experts of the Ghost Hall seemed to have their essence drained, disappearing from their positions.
The Ghost Hall Master's aura reached its zenith.
"He's ruthless enough to even abandon his own people!"
The Ninth Elder frowned, a look of disdain on his face.
The other elders, however, were deeply worried. They could sense that Lu Fan and the others' auras were not weak, but compared to the Ghost Hall Master, they seemed to be slightly outmatched.
"Boom..."
A colossal impact resounded. The combined sword energy of Lu Fan and the others swept towards the Ghost Hall Master, and the black energy surrounding him instantly clashed with the sword energy.
For a moment, the two sides were locked in a stalemate. However, Lu Fan could clearly feel the black energy devouring the sword energy, even attempting to influence the divine swords' power.
"You are destined to fail!"
The Ghost Hall Master sneered. "No one can change this outcome!"
Lu Fan and the others struggled to hold on, feeling their strength waning. The most potent aspect of the five swords' union was their initial burst of power. If they couldn't suppress the enemy in the early stages, they would face dire consequences later.
"What should we do?"
Long Yi frowned. "If this continues, disaster may befall us!"
Ye Shisan also knitted his brows. Even though they had reached the peak of Battle Saint, and even though the five of them were working together, they were still no match for the Ghost Hall Master. Such immense power left him in awe.
"We cannot lose, the State Lord cannot lose!"
At this moment, the people within Dragon Capital City murmured, their eyes filled with hope.
More and more people began to pray, kneeling on the ground.
At the same time, Lu Fan felt the power of national destiny surge through him, a powerful radiance emanating from his body.
"Power of national destiny!"
The Ghost Hall Master's expression shifted. He could clearly feel the power of national destiny gathering around Lu Fan. If Lu Fan were to succeed, he would be utterly defeated.
"With my blood, I shall empower myself!"
The Ghost Hall Master shouted. Breaking free from the divine swords' restraint, he unleashed a powerful strike, rushing towards Lu Fan.
Lu Fan's power of national destiny had not yet reached its peak. Eliminating Lu Fan now was the top priority.
"Xiao Fan, be careful!"
Lin Ke cried out, holding the Ice Sword and shielding Lu Fan.
Boom...
A deafening roar echoed. Lin Ke was violently thrown backward, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth. She immediately fell unconscious.
"Xiao Ke!"
Lu Fan cradled Lin Ke in his arms, guilt overwhelming him. That blow should have been his to endure.