As Elder Feng departed, Elder Yu spoke, "Our mission this time is to overthrow the Dragon Kingdom. I reckon within three days, the Dragon Kingdom will be under our control!"
"We must not be careless!" Elder Lei cautioned. "The Dragon Kingdom has persisted to this day, so it must have its unique strengths. However, this operation must achieve its objective. Otherwise, we will have no place to stand upon our return!"
"Elder Lei can rest assured," Elder Yu chuckled. "The Cang Qiong Kingdom has made thorough preparations. Even if there are experts within the Dragon Kingdom, they will surely be intercepted. This matter will naturally fall into place!"
Meanwhile, in the battle involving the Ninth Elder, the experts from the Cang Qiong Kingdom were demoralized. With three Battle Kings eliminated, such formidable combat power was beyond their ability to contend with. However, they dared not retreat a single step. Their presence within the Dragon Kingdom was by order of the headquarters, and defeat would mean certain death upon their return.
"Defend our capital, with blood as our oath!" Lu Fan, clad in battle armor, stood at the center of the fray, exuding an imposing aura. The surrounding energy field reached its zenith, causing the Cang Qiong Kingdom's experts to recoil in shock, constantly retreating backward. The Dragon Kingdom's experts were instantly filled with righteous indignation, their combat power surging. This caused the Cang Qiong Kingdom's forces to look grim. However, with the Cang Qiong Kingdom boasting a multitude of experts, even the Dragon Kingdom's fearless fighters gained no advantage.
"What an arrogant brat! To kill three Battle Kings single-handedly, you have truly impressed me!" A chilling voice echoed as a white-haired elder stepped forward. His gaze was dismissive, radiating a powerful aura that further plunged the battlefield into chaos.
"It's Elder Feng!" The Cang Qiong Kingdom's experts rejoiced. They hadn't expected Elder Feng to personally intervene and oversee this battle. The Ninth Elder, who was meditating, frowned upon sensing Elder Feng's presence. "Lu, be extremely careful. He is definitely not simple!"
"Ninth Elder, rest assured!" Lu Fan smiled faintly and then looked towards Elder Feng. "The Cang Qiong Kingdom truly knows how to invest, sending a Battle Emperor. It seems they are determined to conquer our Dragon Kingdom!"
"What is the mere Dragon Kingdom worth mentioning? If you surrender your arms, we might spare your life!" Elder Feng's voice was cold as he looked at Lu Fan. "Otherwise, it is a path to certain death!"
"Though the Cang Qiong Kingdom is powerful, as a subject of the Dragon Kingdom, how could I possibly compromise with you!" Lu Fan's eyes were filled with killing intent. "Those who offend our Dragon Kingdom shall be killed without mercy!"
"Well said, 'killed without mercy'!" Elder Feng burst into laughter, his eyes filled with icy glints. Lu Fan's words made him laugh in defiance. The Dragon Kingdom was utterly insignificant in the eyes of the Cang Qiong Kingdom, yet Lu Fan dared to be so arrogant.
Meanwhile, in other battlefronts, many of the Dragon Kingdom's experts had fallen, appearing outnumbered. The other elders were also in peril, their faces etched with grave concern. Lu Fan wasted no more time and lunged towards Elder Feng. He eschewed any formal techniques, opting for close-quarters combat with bare fists. Only in this way could he kill the elder before him within a short period. Many martial arts experts were astonished. They were well aware that Elder Feng of the Cang Qiong Kingdom was a Battle Emperor, yet Lu Fan pressed on regardless, demonstrating his unwavering resolve.
Sensing the fierce offensive, Elder Feng's expression turned cold. As an elder of the Cang Qiong Kingdom and a Battle Emperor, how could he be so disdained? In a fleeting moment, he engaged Lu Fan in combat. The scene was incredibly grand, with even the surrounding rocks cracking under the impact. The numerous martial artists nearby retreated, as the battles of Imperial Realm experts were beyond their control. Such immense power caused them some alarm.
Boom... A deafening explosion sounded. Lu Fan retreated rapidly, while Elder Feng also recoiled sharply, a trickle of blood slowly seeping from the corner of his mouth. He gazed at Lu Fan with cold eyes. "I truly did not expect the Dragon Kingdom to harbor such a powerful individual!"
"There are many more things you haven't expected!" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "Today, I shall see how you intend to destroy my Dragon Kingdom!"
"Hmph!" Elder Feng said no more, merely stomping his foot on the ground. A fierce gust of wind suddenly erupted, and many of the Dragon Kingdom's martial artists perished under the sharp winds. Sensing the powerful surge of energy, Lu Fan's expression shifted slightly. Such potent winds forced even him to temporarily evade. The Dragon Kingdom's martial artists worried. Lu Fan was the soul of the Dragon Kingdom. If anything happened to him, the Dragon Kingdom would truly be finished.
Seeing Lu Fan continuously evading, Elder Feng immediately burst into laughter. While he couldn't gain an advantage in close combat, his overall strength was not weak. If they were to truly fight with full power, he would not be inferior to Lu Fan.
"Cang Qiong scoundrel!" Lu Fan cursed, leaping into the air like an arrow loosed from a bow, shooting towards Elder Feng. He had been accumulating power, and now his momentum was established. He would show no mercy.
Elder Feng felt the threat of death, and his expression changed instantly. He stepped towards the mountain peak ahead, intending to lure Lu Fan towards Elder Lei and the others. This way, the three of them could join forces to kill Lu Fan.
"What is happening?" Elder Yu frowned. "Elder Feng is at a disadvantage!"
Elder Lei waved his hand. "Elder Feng's speed is extremely fast. Even if he is at a disadvantage, his life will not be in danger!" However, at that very moment, they sensed something was amiss. Lu Fan was getting closer to Elder Feng, who was fleeing for his life. Despite employing his utmost skill, he could not shake off Lu Fan.
"Not good!" Elder Lei exclaimed in alarm and quickly stepped forward. Lu Fan had used some unknown movement technique, and even Elder Feng's speed could not match Lu Fan's. If this were truly the case, Elder Feng would be in great trouble. After all, Lu Fan's fighting style was a life-for-life exchange, whereas Elder Feng dared not engage him head-on, only able to flee. In such a situation, he was in the most perilous position.
Elder Feng's face turned ashen. Among Battle Emperors, he was always known for his speed, but he never imagined Lu Fan's speed would be so astonishing. If they engaged in close combat, he was no match for Lu Fan. Moreover, with Lu Fan's current momentum, a single blow could leave him permanently disabled, or even cost him his life. Lu Fan's face was also grim. He had sensed two powerful auras on the opposite mountain peak long ago. If he could not kill Elder Feng in time, and the other two auras arrived, he would be in even greater danger. Therefore, at that instant, Lu Fan unleashed the Tian Xing Jue, his movements like lightning, creating gusts of wind wherever he passed.
Boom... Another explosive sound. Elder Feng's body was sent flying, feeling a searing pain in his back. A mouthful of blood spurted from his mouth, and he collapsed to the ground, instantly losing his combat effectiveness. The Dragon Kingdom's experts rejoiced. Lu Fan had killed a Cang Qiong Kingdom Battle Emperor within a few moves, instantly boosting the Dragon Kingdom's combat strength.