The crowd nodded, their expressions turning solemn. Fenglei Valley had stood for many years, and its current predicament was entirely unexpected.
"Should we go to their aid?" Han Bing looked at Long Aotian. "Du Qianqiu's strength is formidable. Lord Lu might not be able to suppress him!"
"You are responsible for escorting these people to Longdu. Leave the rest to me!" Long Aotian said with gravity. "This matter is of utmost importance, and absolutely no accidents can occur!"
"Your subordinate obeys!" Han Bing quickly cupped his fists, his expression growing even more serious. He also attached great importance to this matter.
Meanwhile, at the border of the Dragon Kingdom, Du Qianqiu was intercepted by Lu Fan, his expression turning cold. "Your strength is considerable, boy, but you may not be my match. Are you truly seeking a fight to the death?"
"The revenge for my clan is irreconcilable!" Lu Fan said coldly. "You will not escape today!"
"Hahahaha... You are far too naive. With your strength, you may not be able to stop me today!" Du Qianqiu said coldly. "If you open the way now, you can still live!"
"A joke. I have been tracking you for so many years, and now you think I will let you escape!" Lu Fan sneered. "Hand over the Star Meteorite, and I will leave you your corpse intact!"
"Such arrogant words!" Du Qianqiu said coldly. "Do you truly consider yourself the guardian deity of the Dragon Kingdom? Before true powerhouses, you are nothing but an ant!"
Lu Fan chuckled coldly, unconcerned. He stepped forward directly, attacking Du Qianqiu. This rare opportunity was not to be missed. Moreover, Du Qianqiu was so cunning; letting him escape this time would surely lead to great trouble.
At this very moment, Du Qianqiu dared not be careless. Although his strength was immense, he still had to be cautious when facing Lu Fan. For some reason, Lu Fan gave him a distinct sense of fear.
Seeing the two figures engage, the Fourth Elder also arrived with the others, his eyes filled with solemnity. "Du Qianqiu's strength is extraordinary. We must not be careless if we wish to capture him!"
"Fourth Elder, I have already informed the other elders. They are rushing to support us, and we will surely capture Du Qianqiu!" the Ninth Elder stated. "We absolutely cannot let him escape this time!"
The Fourth Elder nodded slightly, his expression also turning grave. He was well aware that this matter was of great significance. If any accident occurred, lives would be lost. He did not wish for any losses to the Dragon Kingdom, as every elder held immense value to it.
Lu Fan and Du Qianqiu fought fiercely, neither giving ground. The other elders did not hesitate, stepping towards Du Qianqiu with cold glints in their eyes.
"Elders, please do not intervene!" Lu Fan called out. "Du Qianqiu's strength is extraordinary; he is not an ordinary Battle King. If you join the fray, you will only distract me!"
"Young Lu, with your strength alone, it may be difficult to subdue him!" the Fourth Elder said. "Why don't we lend you a hand?"
"His strength has likely reached Battle Emperor. If you elders rashly attack, you will surely suffer injuries!" Lu Fan said with a solemn expression. "I do not wish for the elders of the Dragon Kingdom to face such a calamity. I implore you elders not to interfere!"
Seeing Lu Fan's earnest expression, the Fourth Elder hesitated. Although they were Battle Kings, they were ultimately insignificant before a Battle Emperor. Lu Fan's strength was infinitely close to Battle Emperor, and the fact that Du Qianqiu could trade blows with him was enough to explain everything.
"You brat, since you insist on settling this, this old man will not hold back today!" Du Qianqiu's expression turned icy. He instantly swung his sharp sword, each strike carrying supreme ferocity, making people's faces grow heavy.
Lu Fan hurriedly dodged, Du Qianqiu's powerful swordsmanship filling him with apprehension.
"Young Lu, you must be careful! Nothing must happen!" the Ninth Elder reminded him, his expression even more solemn. If things continued like this, Lu Fan would be in extreme danger. Without external intervention, it would cause quite a stir.
"Elders, there is no need to worry. You guard the four directions and help me trap him within the formation!" Lu Fan instructed. "As long as he is within the Dragon Kingdom, he cannot escape my control!"
"Young Lu, rest assured. Even if we have to risk our lives, we will never let him leave the Dragon Kingdom!" the Fourth Elder stated, his eyes carrying great seriousness.
Lu Fan nodded slightly. However, Du Qianqiu's strength was indeed formidable. Even if he unleashed his full power, it would not cause any ripple before Du Qianqiu.
"Azure Light Sword Shadow!"
At that moment, Du Qianqiu's sword transformed into a myriad of lights, slashing towards Lu Fan with a whistling sound that inspired awe. Feeling the terrifying aura, Lu Fan's expression changed drastically. "Martial Skill!"
The elders' faces also turned grim. They had not expected Du Qianqiu to possess a martial skill. Such an attack would unleash considerable destructive power.
"Will young Lu be alright?" the Seventh Elder frowned. "With such powerful sword energy, if it were any other ordinary Battle King, they would have died a hundred times over!"
"He will be fine!" the Fourth Elder said grimly. "Young Lu is the guardian deity of the Dragon Kingdom. He will be fine!"
The other elders also frowned. They longed to step forward and help, but they knew that intervening now would only cause trouble for Lu Fan. They understood this point clearly.
narrowly dodging the Azure Light Sword Shadow, Lu Fan already bore several sword marks, and blood seeped from his arm. His expression turned grim.
"I truly didn't expect you to survive my Azure Light Sword Shadow!" Du Qianqiu said indifferently. "However, you should know now that with my strength, I can still kill you. If you insist on keeping me, you will surely regret it."
"You unleashed a martial skill and still couldn't harm me in the slightest, yet you dare to boast here!" Lu Fan sneered. "Do you think you can leave today?"
"Your words are certainly bold, but you are still unable to keep me!" Du Qianqiu stepped forward, attempting to break through the blockade by force. Lu Fan, though powerful, was not made of clay, and would not be easily manipulated.
Seeing the situation turn unfavorable, Lu Fan's aura condensed instantly, and a massive phantom appeared behind him.
"Great Desolation Annihilation Palm!"
"Young Lu is about to unleash the Great Desolation Annihilation Palm!" The elders exclaimed, their eyes filled with emotion. They were well aware of the power of the Great Desolation Annihilation Palm, which was one of Lu Fan's ultimate moves. If he could defeat Du Qianqiu, Du Qianqiu would not escape death today. After all, the Dragon Kingdom was not his main battlefield, and he dared not take such a risk here.