Lu Fan's infiltration of Cang Qiong spread like wildfire throughout Long Guo, causing quite a stir.
Cang Qiong was a land of many masters. Infiltrating it alone, if discovered by Cang Qiong's experts, would likely mean certain death.
The martial artists of Long Guo were well aware of these facts, and a sense of respect, born from the heart, arose within them.
"Infiltrating Cang Qiong alone, Lord Lu is likely in grave danger this time!"
On a high platform in Long Du, Jian Ying frowned, nursing his wine.
As members of the Dragon Group, their duty was to guard Long Guo in times of crisis, and they felt a sense of powerlessness.
"Lord Lu will surely create a miracle!"
Han Bing gazed at the night sky, his eyes filled with anticipation. "He has never disappointed us!"
"That is Cang Qiong!"
Jian Ying's voice boomed, "Even if Lord Lu possesses heaven-defying abilities, he is likely in grave danger!"
"Do you think I don't understand these things?"
Han Bing's face was grim. "But things have come to this. What can we do?"
"Captain, I'm not blaming you!"
Jian Ying stood up. "The Dragon Group's overall strength is not weak. If we were to infiltrate Cang Qiong, perhaps we could help Lord Lu!"
"Are you insane? Without higher orders, Dragon Group members cannot leave Long Guo!"
Han Bing's expression was cold. "Moreover, with our abilities, going there would only drag Lord Lu down!"
The members of the Dragon Group listened, their faces tinged with shame.
As contemporaries, they were far inferior to Lu Fan. Even more terrifying was that they had always believed the members of the Dragon Group were the true prodigies of Long Guo.
It was only when the great battle arrived that they realized how useless they were.
At this moment, the people of Long Guo held their breath, acutely aware of Lu Fan's precarious situation in Cang Qiong. A single misstep could lead to his demise.
Lu Fan was the guardian god of Long Guo and the object of their faith. No one wished for anything to happen to him.
Within Cang Qiong, as night deepened, Lu Fan moved through the streets, an aura of chilling cold surrounding him, his fists stained with blood.
Meanwhile, at Cang Qiong's headquarters, numerous elders stood tall, their gazes sharp.
"All the elders dispatched have perished, and even at the borders of Cang Qiong, elders have met their end!"
Cang Qiong's Grand Elder spoke coldly, "What is going on?"
"Reporting to the Grand Elder, it is likely the work of Lord Lu of Long Guo!"
A white-haired elder stated, "He may have already infiltrated Cang Qiong. City Lords have been consecutively killed. Besides him, no one from other nations would dare to do this!"
"How dare he be so reckless!"
The Grand Elder was furious. "You elders of Cang Qiong, are you only going to sit and wait for death?"
The elders remained silent. Although they were War Emperor powerhouses, they had not received orders from headquarters and dared not act rashly.
As they were conversing, hurried footsteps approached. "Grand Elder, the City Lord of the Capital City has been assassinated and has perished!"
The elders present trembled. The City Lord of the Capital City was a peak War King expert, likely to become a true War Emperor within the year. They never expected him to meet such an end.
"Who is responsible!" the elders exclaimed.
"When each City Lord was assassinated, their faces were marked with the characters of Long Guo. It must be a master from Long Guo!" the man said quickly.
"All elders, heed my command! Within three days, you must capture him!"
The Grand Elder spoke coldly, "If the Country Lord finds out, your lives may not be spared!"
The elders nodded in unison, their hearts filled with anger. Since ancient times, Cang Qiong had always been the one bullying others. This time, someone had dared to defecate on Cang Qiong's head. How could they tolerate it?
Instantly, Cang Qiong's War Emperor-level powerhouses were dispatched. If Lu Fan dared to show himself, he would be annihilated without a burial place.
Not long after, this news reached Long Guo, igniting the spirits of its people.
Long Guo had been bullied by Cang Qiong so many times. This time, seeing Cang Qiong suffer a setback was immensely uplifting.
The martial arts masters who had been reinforcing other nations all returned. They had been wondering why Cang Qiong's reinforcements were so delayed. Only later did they learn that Lu Fan had not only intercepted the reinforcements but had also wreaked havoc within Cang Qiong.
"Fourth Elder, Ziyue of Qingyun Sect requests an audience!"
In the headquarters hall, the Seventh Elder announced, "It is likely about young Lu's matter!"
"Make them wait!"
The Fourth Elder spoke. The Grand Elder and Second Elder had already emerged from seclusion and were in the hall. He naturally could not leave at this moment.
"Fourth Elder, you have worked hard overseeing the nation for these past ten years!"
The Grand Elder turned and said, "I am aware of young Lu's achievements and situation. With such iron resolve and loyalty, if anything were to happen to him, where would Long Guo's will reside!"
"The Grand Elder speaks the truth!"
The Fourth Elder nodded solemnly. "For the safety of Long Guo, young Lu is in peril. Long Guo cannot simply stand by and do nothing!"
"Summon Long Guo's strong warriors and march to Cang Qiong!" the Grand Elder declared with imposing aura.
At this point, if they did not force Cang Qiong to hand over the person, Long Guo would not rest.
The other elders showed joy. The previous three elders were in seclusion, leaving them without confidence. Now that the three elders had emerged, and with the combined might of many nations, they could at least instill some apprehension in Cang Qiong.
Having received the Grand Elder's affirmation, the Fourth Elder was filled with delight. After leaving the hall, he proceeded to the headquarters conference room, where Elder Ziyue had been waiting for a long time.
"Fourth Elder!" Elder Ziyue stood and bowed. "Lord Lu's infiltration of Cang Qiong is likely fraught with danger. Although Qingyun Sect has many masters, to mobilize against Cang Qiong would be like striking a stone with an egg!"
"Elder Ziyue need not worry!"
The Fourth Elder stated, "The Grand Elder has emerged from seclusion and will soon unite the nations to march towards Cang Qiong. If young Lu suffers even the slightest harm, they will pay the price!"
Elder Ziyue trembled, his joy increasing. The emergence of Long Guo's Grand Elder was a great boon for Long Guo, as it finally had a powerful figure to anchor it.
"Since that is the case, I am relieved!" Ziyue nodded slightly.
"Qingyun Sect's timely intervention is a great kindness to Long Guo. If you require anything, please do not hesitate to inform me!" the Fourth Elder said softly.
"There is no need, my lord. This is what Qingyun Sect should do!"
Elder Ziyue clasped his fists and then left the Long Guo headquarters.
Watching the departing figure, the Fourth Elder was also moved.
Meanwhile, within Cang Qiong, as city lords were successively assassinated, the news reaching Long Guo further invigorated the people. Simultaneously, their worry for Lu Fan's situation intensified.
These actions were all attributed to Lu Fan. How could Cang Qiong let it slide? They would likely dispatch numerous experts to hunt Lu Fan, and then the danger would be immense.
Within Cang Qiong, a light rain began to fall. Lu Fan found a noodle shop and sat down. "Boss, a bowl of Chun Si noodles, please!"
"Coming right up!"