"Wind Thunder Valley?"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, "So they were using the Black Shadow organization's banner to expand their influence in the Outer Territories battlefield!"
"I don't wish to go to war with you."
Du Qianqiu smiled, "If we were to fight, both sides would likely suffer heavy casualties. Why not let bygones be bygones and end things here?"
"You want to make peace after getting what you wanted?"
Lu Fan sneered, "My Lu family lost so many lives, who will pay for them?"
"Lord Lu, you are mistaken. That was more than 10 years ago. Why dwell on it!"
Du Qianqiu smiled, "Moreover, my own son died by your hand. We are even. I also got what I wanted. Why don't we let this matter rest today!"
The Fourth Elder frowned. Both sides represented the might of the Dragon Kingdom, and he naturally did not wish for a war. However, Du Qianqiu and Lu Fan had an irreconcilable hatred, making it difficult for him to make a decision here.
"Since you don't want to see bloodshed, I can give you a choice!"
Lu Fan said coldly, "If you can defeat me, I will let you leave. Otherwise, your head will roll!"
Du Qianqiu's expression turned cold as he said to the elders of Wind Thunder Valley, "Organize the Black Shadow experts for a desperate counterattack!"
"Your subordinate obeys!"
Several elders nodded, their hearts stirred. With the Qingyun Sect and many martial arts experts from the Dragon Kingdom present, even if the Black Shadow organization possessed immense power, they would likely be unable to escape.
However, Du Qianqiu ordering them to attack suggested he intended for them all to perish together.
"Attack and capture Du Qianqiu!"
The Fourth Elder spoke, stepping forward. The Seventh and Ninth Elders exchanged glances and quickly rushed towards Du Qianqiu.
As elders of the Dragon Kingdom, they had to defend its dignity. This was Dragon Kingdom territory, and they would not allow the Black Shadow organization to act with impunity.
In an instant, blades flashed and swords gleamed within the banyan grove, and screams echoed continuously.
"Qiushui, take Xiaoke and leave. Protect her safety!"
Lu Fan commanded, his gaze fixed on Du Qianqiu. The Starfall Stone was a treasured heirloom of the Lu family. Lu Fan did not know its purpose but knew it must not fall into the hands of villains.
Furthermore, Du Qianqiu had massacred his entire family, a fact Lu Fan could no longer tolerate. Now that he had the opportunity, he would not let it slip away.
Han Qiushui had no choice. She had wanted to join the fight but alas, had no chance.
Bai Huaxue also looked towards Lin Ke. Seeing Lin Ke's beauty, her heart felt a touch of peace.
In fact, when they were in the Gathering Spirit Kingdom, she had wondered what Lu Fan's beloved looked like, and why she had captured Lu Fan's attention.
Within the banyan grove, despite the combined efforts of the three elders, they could not capture Du Qianqiu. In fact, they were subtly at a disadvantage, causing worry.
These were the strongest forces of the Dragon Kingdom. If even the Dragon Kingdom elders could not resolve the issue, the future of the Dragon Kingdom would be dire.
"Du Qianqiu has an irreconcilable hatred with my Lu family. Esteemed elders, please stand aside!"
Lu Fan leaped forward, "I will resolve him myself to appease my father's spirit!"
"Young Lu, be careful!"
The Fourth Elder said solemnly, "His strength is extraordinary. The three of us are no match for him!"
"Elders, rest assured, I have my own ways of dealing with him!"
Lu Fan's expression was serious, but he did not pay much heed. Let alone Du Qianqiu, even a War Emperor could be fought by him.
If not for Du Qianqiu, his entire family would not have been wiped out. Every debt has its debtor, and every wrong has its perpetrator. Now that he had found the true culprit, Lu Fan would not let him go.
The three elders retreated, their brows furrowed. After their confrontation, they realized the terrifying nature of Du Qianqiu. If Lu Fan made even a slight mistake, his life would be in danger.
"I never expected that the Pavilion Master of Wind Thunder Pavilion would reach such a realm after years of training!" the Ninth Elder frowned.
The Seventh Elder also said, "Indeed, I did not expect that even the three of us combined could not suppress him. Could he have already become an Emperor?"
"If he is truly an Emperor-level expert, how can the three of us resist him!"
The Fourth Elder stated directly, "However, speaking of which, his strength is indeed strange, and it seems he is hiding it. If he were to reveal his true combat power, he would likely be even more terrifying!"
The other two elders nodded, they also had a vague feeling.
Within the banyan grove, the many warriors of the Qingyun Sect fought valiantly, continuously slaying experts of the Black Shadow organization as if they had a deep-seated enmity.
They all knew that Du Qianqiu was Lu Fan's mortal enemy, and the Qingyun Sect members naturally regarded the experts of the Black Shadow organization as enemies, their combat power soaring considerably.
On the other side, Lu Fan exchanged several blows with Du Qianqiu, his brow furrowing slightly. He could clearly sense that Du Qianqiu was not as simple as he appeared.
"The Starfall Stone is an heirloom of my Lu family. What do you want it for!" Lu Fan questioned.
"The Starfall Stone holds great secrets. Although you are not weak, boy, you know very little!"
Du Qianqiu narrowed his eyes, "You might not know yet, but in this world, there are even more terrifying existences. We are merely ants!"
"What exactly are you trying to say? What does this have to do with the Lu family!"
Lu Fan's expression turned cold. Ever since he broke through to War King, he had also felt that there were more terrifying powers in this world, and it was even possible that they were merely ants. However, he couldn't connect this to the Lu family in any way.
"If you can survive until the end, perhaps you will know!"
Du Qianqiu smiled faintly, found an opportune moment, and leaped out of the banyan grove, heading towards the Outer Territories battlefield. He would not linger here.
The members of the Black Shadow organization were stunned. The banyan grove had been sealed off, and Du Qianqiu had escaped alone, abandoning them. They were left speechless.
Lu Fan, however, was filled with surging power as he pursued Du Qianqiu. This was the best opportunity, and he would not let it pass.
Several elders also stepped out, chasing after Du Qianqiu without any delay. Du Qianqiu had a vendetta against Lu Fan, and Lu Fan had rendered great service to the Dragon Kingdom. As elders of the Dragon Kingdom, they naturally had to assist Lu Fan.
Within the banyan grove, Long Aotian said coldly, "Du Qianqiu has escaped. He has abandoned you. Do you still want to struggle pointlessly? We are all martial artists of the Dragon Kingdom. If we continue to fight, it will only lead to a river of blood!"
The members of the Black Shadow organization looked at each other, filled with despair. They had expected to return gloriously, but the reality told them it was impossible.
"Lay down your weapons. This is your only choice!"
Bai Huaxue said, "If you resist, you will also pay with your lives."
The members of the Black Shadow organization successively put down their weapons. They had lost their faith. Du Qianqiu had always been their leader, but they never expected him to flee alone at such a critical moment, completely disregarding their lives.
"Control them all!"
Long Aotian commanded, "Transport them to the Dragon Capital without any delay!"