"I did go to Jiangbei, but I've returned!"
Lu Fan spoke, "Now that I'm back in Longdu, I have an idea. I wonder if the elders would join me!"
"Just say what you want, boy, no need to beat around the bush!" the Third Elder shot him a glance. "This isn't like you."
"I want to gather many experts and launch an attack on Cang Qiong Country!"
Lu Fan's gaze was sharp, carrying a cold glint. "Cang Qiong Country has repeatedly invaded Long Country and committed all sorts of evil. Now that Long Country's power has greatly increased and can contend with Cang Qiong Country, how can we let them be!"
"Lu, boy, are you sure you're not mistaken?"
The Third Elder frowned. "This is no trifling matter. To attack Cang Qiong Country is not a task that can be accomplished in a day. Moreover, Cang Qiong Country's strength and foundation are extremely formidable. It's probably not that simple!"
"I know that, of course!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly. "But I had already made plans before I came. Long Country will surely win this offensive against Cang Qiong Country!"
The elders present fell silent, appearing quite hesitant, their gazes shifting evasively.
Seeing the elders' expressions, Lu Fan's brow furrowed. He hadn't expected that the elders of Long Country seemed to have no intention of attacking Cang Qiong Country. If that were the case, it would not be a good thing for Long Country.
After all, Lu Fan knew very well that if even the elders were weak and incompetent, the entire nation could not grow.
"Lu, boy, I know you have great hatred for Cang Qiong Country, but do you know that fighting against Cang Qiong Country, even if Long Country wins, will likely come at a great cost!"
The Seventh Elder spoke, "We old folks are not afraid of death, but how can all the martial arts experts of Long Country be lost!"
"If we can't even protect our homes, we will only be bullied in the future!"
Lu Fan stated directly, "Cang Qiong Country's current arrogance is all due to Long Country's weakness and incompetence! Elders, you must think carefully. If we let Cang Qiong Country bide its time, it won't be good for us!"
The elders instantly fell into thought. They knew all this, but attacking Cang Qiong Country now was indeed not the best time.
"Lu, boy, we understand what you're saying!"
The Third Elder spoke, "However, some things still need to be planned carefully. There's a wild ginseng plant in the back mountain of the headquarters. Why don't we go take a look?"
"That's right, there are many wild ginseng plants in the back mountain of the headquarters. Why don't you take some back, Lu, boy!" the Ninth Elder chimed in.
Lu Fan stood aside, a sense of dejection in his eyes. He could understand the elders' words; they didn't want to attack Cang Qiong Country, perhaps out of fear, or perhaps they didn't want to see the many experts of Long Country lose their lives.
"Since the elders have their own ideas, I won't say any more!"
Lu Fan cupped his fists. "Cang Qiong Country has wolfish ambitions. If they are not eliminated, Long Country will never have peace!"
After speaking, Lu Fan turned and left. He had come to the headquarters with high spirits, but he never expected the elders to have such an attitude, which left him feeling somewhat helpless.
Seeing Lu Fan leave, the elders exchanged glances, unsure of what to say.
"Actually, Lu, boy, is right. Long Country is now powerful. If we really attack Cang Qiong, there will definitely be a great chance of victory!" the Ninth Elder spoke, "After all, Cang Qiong Country is ultimately a hidden danger, and if this continues, it will surely cause trouble!"
"Old Nine is right, I agree with his idea!" the Seventh Elder spoke, "Long Country and Cang Qiong Country have a blood feud. No matter how much time passes, it cannot be erased!"
The elders exchanged glances and remained silent. Perhaps Cang Qiong Country had put too much pressure on them before, causing them to waver, or perhaps in their hearts, as long as Cang Qiong Country didn't invade, it was enough.
"Cang Qiong Country is powerful. Fighting them now is not a good thing!"
The First Elder spoke, "As the First Elder of Long Country, I naturally must prioritize the overall situation and must not be careless! Nor can we be too complacent!"
"The First Elder is absolutely right!" the Third Elder nodded. "Cang Qiong Country has countless War Emperor level experts. If we rashly go to war, it will be a disaster for the entire Long Country!"
"When the three elders were not out of seclusion, we could still resist Cang Qiong Country!"
The Seventh Elder spoke, "Now that the three elders are out of seclusion, can we still not defeat Cang Qiong?"
"We can't say that for sure!" the Third Elder waved his hand. "I know all the elders have come from that era, and I know even more how much was sacrificed to resist Cang Qiong. But no matter what we do, we must prioritize the overall situation!"
"Perhaps we were truly wrong!" the First Elder chuckled. "Lu, boy, said all this for the sake of Long Country. As elders of Long Country, we should look further ahead."
The elders present trembled slightly and looked towards the First Elder, unsure of his meaning.
"Old Nine and Old Seven, you two go personally and call Lu, boy, back!" the First Elder spoke. "Cang Qiong Country must be fought to the death, and we must not give them a chance to breathe, otherwise, we will be the ones beaten later. Lu, boy, is not wrong!"
"This..." the Third Elder trembled slightly. "This matter is of great importance. I ask the First Elder to reconsider!"
"This matter requires the agreement of all the elders to reach a consensus!"
With a serious look in his eyes, the First Elder spoke again, "Moreover, as elders of Long Country, how can we be timid!"
The elders' eyes were firm. Since the First Elder had said so, it was enough to show his determination. Since that was the case, they would not retreat either.
At this time, Lu Fan had returned to Jiangjing Longting, but he felt a bit helpless. He hadn't expected that even after personally visiting the headquarters, he still couldn't persuade those old men, which was undoubtedly a failure for him.
"What, the elders of Long Country don't agree with your idea?" Long Yi smiled.
"They are considering the lives of many people in Long Country, which is indeed understandable!" Lu Fan spoke. "But some things are of great importance. If Cang Qiong Country is not eliminated, it will eventually bring disaster!"
"If that's the case, why don't we go to Cang Qiong Country!"
Long Yi smiled. "With the strength of the three of us now, it shouldn't be difficult to seize half of Cang Qiong Country's fighting strength!"
"Just the three of us going?"
Lu Fan was slightly stunned, and then shook his head. "This probably won't work! Moreover, this is no trivial matter. If only the three of us go, it will have no effect, and we might even be in mortal danger! After all, it's the strength of an entire nation!"
"What about the strength of an entire nation? In front of true powerhouses, all records are like ants!" Long Yi's expression was indifferent.