After a drive, Lu Fan arrived at Jiangjing Longting. Before he could even get out of the car, he saw an old man standing outside the courtyard.
"Elder Han, what are you doing here?"
Lu Fan got out of the car and looked at the Han family head, his confusion deepening.
"Lord Lu!" The Han family head cupped his fists. "This old man received news that a master from Medicine King Valley has mobilized and has arrived in Longdu!"
"Medicine King Valley?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "People from the Xia family?"
"Indeed, my lord. The Xia family elders will not let this matter rest after you destroyed them!" The Han family head said solemnly. "If you leave Longdu as soon as possible, you can resolve this matter!"
"When soldiers come, block them; when water comes, cover it with earth. Since he has come, how can I leave!" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "I want to see what kind of skills the Xia family elders possess!"
The Han family head was startled. He hadn't expected Lu Fan to speak like this.
"Lord Lu, Medicine King Valley is one of the three hidden sects! Facing them, I'm afraid..." the Han family head said. "I hope you will reconsider!"
"Elder Han, there's no need to persuade me!" Lu Fan waved his hand. "I really want to see how strong Elder Xia of Medicine King Valley is!"
Facing Lu Fan's words, Elder Han looked helpless and didn't know what to do. Under normal circumstances, no one within Longdu dared to challenge the three hidden sects.
Even the Dragon Kingdom was quite wary of the three hidden sects. Lu Fan's calmness made people worried.
Meanwhile, at the entrance of the Xia family, Elder Xia's face was gloomy, filled with endless killing intent.
As an elder of Medicine King Valley and a War King expert, how could he tolerate the tragedy of his family being wiped out?
"Elder, please accept my condolences!"
The head of the Divine Doctor's Pavilion cupped his fists, his expression changing. Elder Xia of Medicine King Valley was a War King expert. The destruction of his family was an immense humiliation.
Accompanying Elder Xia this time were the seven elders of the Divine Doctor's Pavilion.
As disciples of Medicine King Valley, they naturally dared not disobey Elder Xia's orders.
"Is there some hidden reason for this?" Qiu Qianqiu asked. "Lord Lu of Jiangnan is definitely not someone who kills innocent people!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Elder Xia glared at Qiu Qianqiu and seized his vital point. "As a disciple of Medicine King Valley, how dare you speak for an outsider!"
"Elder, please calm your anger. Seventh Junior Brother is ignorant. I hope the elder will show mercy!"
The people from the Divine Doctor's Pavilion cried out, their faces grave. They were merely Grandmasters, like ants before a War King.
Elder Xia narrowed his eyes and threw Qiu Qianqiu aside like trash. "If you dare to offend me again next time, you will be severely punished!"
"Thank you, Elder, for sparing my life!"
Qiu Qianqiu quickly cupped his fists, his face turning ashen. Indeed, War King level experts were not something they, as Grandmasters, could contend with.
"Spread the word, three days from now, at Longdu's Bibo Pool, I will fight him to the death. If he doesn't come, I will exterminate his entire clan!"
Elder Xia said coldly, then headed towards the Xia family entrance. He would not let this matter rest after coming to Longdu. Even other elders of Medicine King Valley could not stop him.
After Elder Xia left, the head of the Divine Doctor's Pavilion looked at Qiu Qianqiu. "Seventh Junior Brother, are you alright?"
"I'm fine!" Qiu Qianqiu shook his head. "But Elder Xia's actions... he probably won't live long in his hands!"
Along the way, if they said anything wrong, they were met with punches and kicks, making their lives miserable. If it weren't for their fear of the War King's strength, they would have left long ago.
Medicine King Valley did not approve of Elder Xia coming to Longdu and did not send any experts to accompany him. In his helplessness, Elder Xia summoned the people from the Divine Doctor's Pavilion.
Although their strength was not great, a War King still needed a few experts to accompany him. Otherwise, where would his dignity as Xia Handong go?
Not long after, the news spread throughout Longdu, causing an uproar, especially in the martial arts world, where people paid close attention to this matter.
Ordinary martial arts experts, even Grandmasters, were considered top-tier. Now, someone from the three hidden sects, who had been in seclusion, was challenging Lord Lu of Jiangnan, leaving everyone in doubt.
At the Dragon Kingdom Headquarters, several elders stood tall, remaining silent for a long time.
"Fourth Elder, I have fought Xia Handong before!"
The Ninth Elder frowned. "His strength is not inferior to mine. Will young Lu go to Bibo Pool for the battle?"
"Given his personality, he will definitely go!" The Fourth Elder said directly. "It seems this matter is not simple!"
"If a fight really breaks out, this young man might not be Xia Handong's opponent!" The Ninth Elder frowned. "Should we mediate this matter?"
"How can a clan's revenge be mediated!" The Fourth Elder waved his hand. "Let nature take its course. Lu Fan has also reached the War King realm, so he might not lose!"
"But..." The Ninth Elder's expression changed. "This young man is a promising talent. It would be a pity if something happened to him! Moreover, Qingyun Sect holds the initiative in the outer-domain battlefield. Young Lu respects the Dragon Kingdom and will surely be able to assist the Dragon Kingdom in the future!" Su Dan Novel Network
"How can I not understand what you're saying!" The Fourth Elder frowned. "But if we insist on protecting him, we will have to face the three hidden sects!"
The elders looked at each other, their expressions immediately becoming grave. If it were just Xia Handong, they naturally wouldn't worry.
But if it were the three hidden sects, given the Dragon Kingdom's current situation, they could not afford to offend them easily. Initiating a sect war would not be good for the Dragon Kingdom, especially during such a sensitive period.
"Fortunately, Medicine King Valley is not involved in this matter!" The Fourth Elder said directly. "Their non-involvement signifies that they do not wish to be enemies with the Dragon Kingdom. We will wait and see!"
The elders nodded, not daring to have any objections.
With the three Grand Elders in seclusion, the Fourth Elder was their backbone. They would obey him in any matter.
Meanwhile, at Jiangjing Longting, Lu Fan had just received the news but remained calm, even when facing Medicine King Valley, one of the three hidden sects.
"Are you really going to Bibo Pool to fight him?"
Jiang Meili's expression was solemn. "I heard that Xia Handong is a War King expert. Won't going this time be a sure path to disaster?"
"If I don't go, he will slaughter my entire clan!" Lu Fan chuckled. "Do I have any reason to refuse!"
Jiang Meili frowned. If that were the case, Lu Fan indeed could not back down, but going like this would likely endanger his life.
She knew Lu Fan was not weak, but it would not be easy to contend with the older generation of experts.
"Xiao Fan, if you decide to go, I will go with you!" Lin Ke said. "If something happens to you, I will not live alone!"
"Silly girl, it's not that exaggerated!" Lu Fan smiled. "Since I dare to go, I have the confidence. You don't need to worry!"
Seeing Lu Fan's confidence, Jiang Meili was puzzled and didn't know what to say.
"My lord, should we recall the many experts from Qingyun Sect?"
Elder Han asked. "With them here, I can feel a little more at ease."
"Let them develop peacefully in the outer domain!" Lu Fan waved his hand. "As for my matters, I will handle them myself. There's no need for them to worry!"