The people of the Dragon Country no longer had to worry about being bullied by other nations or being displaced, their hearts filled with joy.
However, they knew that Lu Fan was indispensable to the Dragon Country's current stable life, his contributions lasting for centuries. Without Lu Fan, the entire Dragon Country would have been in grave danger.
Thus, in many regions among the populace, statues of Lu Fan began to appear, some even made to be large and imposing, looking quite lifelike.
As these statues were erected, Lu Fan felt a mysterious power within him, a rather immense force that gathered the collective strength of the people.
"Could this be the power of national destiny?"
Lu Fan murmured to himself, having never felt such a mystical power before.
Returning to the Jiangjing Courtyard, Long Yi and Lin Ke were sitting cross-legged in the garden, wisps of smoke emanating from around them.
"How is your recovery?" Lu Fan asked.
"We're almost fully recovered!"
Lin Ke stood up and smiled, "Now that the Cang Qiong Kingdom is destroyed, there will be no more crises in the future!"
"I doubt it's that simple!"
Long Yi chuckled, "The Cang Qiong Kingdom was merely one nation. We are from the Five Ancient Clans and the Ghost Hall. They won't let us off easily!"
"Indeed!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly, "In three days, the Dynasty Grand Ceremony will be held. I have a bad feeling that something will happen on that day!"
"The Dynasty Grand Ceremony?"
Long Yi frowned, "Throughout history, it has never been easy for a kingdom to become a dynasty!"
"You seem to know a lot?" Lu Fan looked at Long Yi.
"From ancient times to the present, for a kingdom to become a dynasty, it must have a powerful entity to guard it!"
Long Yi said solemnly, "More importantly, the Dynasty Grand Ceremony is no trivial matter. Even many ancient sects will intervene!"
"What is the connection between the Dynasty Grand Ceremony and the ancient sects?"
Lin Ke asked in surprise, "Why would they interfere?"
"If a kingdom is upgraded to a dynasty, it will gain the power of national destiny. At that time, many generals of the Dragon Country will be empowered by national destiny, and their overall strength will gradually increase!"
Long Yi paused for a moment, then continued, "As the power of the kingdom grows, it will inevitably threaten the ancient sects. How could they allow such a thing to happen!"
"I see!"
Lin Ke nodded slightly. If Long Yi hadn't known, they would have been unaware of the underlying complexities.
"This is also my concern!"
Lu Fan said, "The ancient sects are powerful. If they intervene during the ceremony in three days, the ceremony may not proceed as planned!"
"With us here, nothing will go wrong!" Lin Ke declared, "After the last battle, my strength has also improved. Even facing a War Emperor, I have no fear!"
"That's right. We'll deal with whatever comes our way. There's no need to worry too much," Long Yi smiled.
Within the Dragon Country, the elders were also preparing for the ceremony, their faces filled with smiles.
The elders felt that they had finally seen the fruits of their labor after the Dragon Country had reached this point.
"Great Elder, all members of the Dragon Group have been dispatched. Around the Dragon Capital, we will not allow anyone to disrupt the ceremony!"
In the headquarters conference room, Han Bing clasped his hands, his expression solemn. As the captain of the Dragon Group, the security of the Dragon Capital was his responsibility.
"Well done!"
The Great Elder nodded, but his brow remained furrowed with worry.
"Great Elder, why do you look like that?"
Lin Ke asked in surprise, "The Dragon Country Grand Ceremony is about to begin. We should be happy!"
"This Dragon Country Grand Ceremony is very important, and that is precisely why I am more worried!"
The Great Elder stated frankly, "You may not know, but throughout history, to achieve a dynasty, one must shed much blood!"
"Great Elder, why do you say that?" Han Bing's expression changed.
"Above all nations, and with the ancient sects, these people absolutely do not wish for the Dragon Country to become a dynasty!"
The Great Elder said directly, "Once the Dragon Country becomes a dynasty, it will impose too many restrictions on them!"
"Ancient sects?" Han Bing raised an eyebrow. "Isn't there Lord Lu? As long as he is here, everything can be resolved!"
"Youngster Lu's strength is good, but it might not be that simple to resist the experts of the ancient sects!"
The Great Elder shook his head, "I hope the ancient sects remain inactive this time. Otherwise, it will be a disaster for the nation!"
Han Bing's expression turned grave. He had never imagined that the Dragon Country's promotion to a dynasty would face so many obstacles.
"Although there are many dangers, this matter must proceed as scheduled!"
The Great Elder said firmly, "This opportunity cannot be missed!"
"Great Elder, please rest assured. We swear to protect the Dragon Country with our lives and will not allow anyone to cause trouble!"
Han Bing clasped his fists, his demeanor very serious.
Meanwhile, among many of the ancient sects, quite a few people were already stirring.
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How could they accept this? As ancient sects, how could they tolerate being restricted by others?
On that very night, mysterious figures appeared in various parts of the Dragon Country, causing chaos in the cities and even destroying the statues of Lu Fan.
The experts of the Dragon Country engaged with these mysterious figures and were severely injured.
As night deepened, on a hillside outside the Dragon Capital, a brilliant firework ascended. Many figures within the Dragon Capital surged towards the direction of the firework.
Han Bing stood on the hillside, his gaze turning solemn. The unrest in the major cities overnight must have been the work of the ancient sects. As members of the Dragon Group, how could they allow such a thing to spread?
Lu Fan stood in the Jiangjing Longting, looking at the exclusive firework of the Dragon Group, his brow furrowed slightly. "It seems the ancient sects have made their move!"
"Should we go?"
Lin Ke frowned, "The ancient sects are so arrogant, daring to act so recklessly within the city!"
"If my guess is correct, those acting now are merely some disciples of the ancient sects. The Dragon Group is enough to handle them!"
Lu Fan waved his hand. "If any other experts appear, I will personally suppress them. This time, the Dragon Country's grand ceremony must not be disrupted by anyone!"
Not long after, members of the Dragon Group gathered in various cities. Wherever disciples of the ancient sects appeared, members of the Dragon Group would also be present, even engaging in significant conflicts.
However, the Dragon Country was not what it used to be. Even when facing the ancient sects, the members of the Dragon Group showed no hesitation and even launched attacks.
In an instant, the Dragon Country was plunged into internal conflict. Many disciples of the ancient sects suffered considerable setbacks. Besides the Dragon Group, the Dragon Country also dispatched other experts. Although the ancient sects had many disciples, their strength was mediocre. Coupled with the experts from the Dragon Country and the Qingyun Sect, they were no match.