"Sea Kingdom forces, heed my command! Intercept and eliminate the strong from the Cang Qiong Kingdom! Do not fail!"
Following this command, the numerous experts of the Sea Kingdom were bewildered, but they dared not disobey Elder Wuji.
In that instant, within Death Valley, the strong from the Sea Kingdom and the Cang Qiong Kingdom clashed. The many strong individuals from the Long Kingdom stood by, silently observing the unfolding events.
The elders of the Long Kingdom also narrowed their eyes. It was quite satisfying that they did not have to act themselves. The Cang Qiong Kingdom was thousands of miles away, and it was unlikely they could provide aid at this moment.
Witnessing the two kingdoms' forces engage in battle, Lu Fan, with his eyes narrowed, was quite pleased. The Long Kingdom's forces had already suffered severe injuries. If they could now cause a rift between the Sea Kingdom and the Cang Qiong Kingdom without expending much effort, it would be for the best.
The Cang Qiong Kingdom, leaderless, saw many of its experts fleeing, unwilling to face the enemy head-on. If they were foolish enough to persist now, their end would surely be tragic.
Initially, the three great nations had allied and held the upper hand against the Long Kingdom, but that was no longer the case. It was likely that they would soon be annihilated by the many powerful individuals.
The Sea Kingdom's experts did not dare to delay, launching attacks against the Cang Qiong Kingdom's forces. Only by doing so could they have a chance of survival.
After all, Yan Cangtian was dead, and in this predicament, this was likely the only way they could earn forgiveness from the Long Kingdom.
"Lord Lu, this matter has nothing to do with the Sea Kingdom. It was the Cang Qiong Kingdom that oppressed us. I implore you to spare our lives!" Elder Wuji pleaded repeatedly.
"The Sea Kingdom is also involved!" Lu Fan said coldly. "I have a pill here. If you take it, you may live. If you refuse, you will not escape your fate today!"
"This..."
Elder Wuji's expression turned grim. They had thought dealing with the Cang Qiong Kingdom's warriors was sufficient, never expecting Lu Fan to have further demands.
"What, you are unwilling?" Lu Fan sneered. "If you refuse, do not blame me for being ruthless! The martial arts experts of the Long Kingdom all died because of you. I will not let this matter rest!"
"How could I dare to disobey your words, Lord Lu!"
Elder Wuji, with no other choice, accepted the pill from Lu Fan. The tide had turned, and he was no match for Lu Fan. Further resistance would be meaningless.
After consuming the pill, Elder Wuji looked at Lu Fan again. "Lord Lu, I have taken the pill!"
"This pill is called the Poison Heart Pill. I will give you the antidote every three months!" Lu Fan said coldly. "Without the antidote, no one in this world can save you!"
Elder Wuji's expression shifted. He had long suspected that Lu Fan's pills were not simple, but now that he had taken it, he could only resign himself to his fate.
After a fierce battle, many experts from the Cang Qiong Kingdom met their demise, and few remained among the Sea Kingdom's forces. For a moment, everyone rejoiced.
"Wait, where are the elders from the Black Bear Kingdom?" Han Bing suddenly spoke.
"They likely fled long ago!" Elder Nine remarked. "Seeing that the situation was dire, why would they linger!"
"What a pity!" Han Bing frowned. "The Black Bear Kingdom is merely a small nation, yet they dared to join forces with the Cang Qiong Kingdom!"
"Rest assured, not a single one who attacked the Long Kingdom will be spared!" Lu Fan said coldly, his eyes glinting with a chilling light.
Facing Lu Fan's words, the many martial arts experts of the Long Kingdom felt their blood boil. They had fought desperately to protect the Long Kingdom, hoping that one day the Long Kingdom would become strong and prosperous, making other nations pay the price.
As this battle concluded, the many martial arts experts of the Long Kingdom began their journey back.
In this campaign, the Long Kingdom had achieved a hard-won victory, with far more martial arts experts sacrificed than in other nations.
Although they had won this time, they did not dare to slacken their efforts. They were well aware that the Cang Qiong Kingdom, having suffered a loss, would not let this matter rest. If they were to send even more powerful beings next time, the Long Kingdom would be in peril.
Lu Fan stood atop the mountain peak, gazing at the many strongholds of the Long Kingdom, his expression filled with contemplation. If the Long Kingdom had more formidable experts, they would not have to endure such treatment from other nations.
"Brat, we owe you a great deal for this!"
Elder Four arrived, "However, after this, the Long Kingdom will likely face even greater danger!"
"Elder, rest assured, I will not let them set foot in the Long Kingdom!" Lu Fan's voice was firm and resolute.
"If there were more people like you within the Long Kingdom, what worries would the Long Kingdom have in the future!" Elder Four sighed.
"If it weren't for young Lu this time, the Long Kingdom would have been in grave danger. Now that we're returning to the Long Kingdom, shouldn't he be rewarded?" Elder Nine smiled. "He is a hero for the ages!"
"Naturally!" Elder Four nodded, his expression showing increased respect.
"As a citizen of the Long Kingdom, this is what I should do!" Lu Fan chuckled. "Elders, you need not be concerned!"
The elders nodded slightly but said no more. Instead, they turned their gaze towards the battlefield beyond the Long Kingdom's domain, their expressions shifting slightly.
On the battlefield beyond their domain, the ground was littered with countless corpses. Every fallen individual was a martyr of the Long Kingdom, who had sacrificed their lives for it.
As the many martial arts experts returned to defend, only a few generals remained to guard the outposts on the battlefield.
This campaign had been too brutal, and many martial arts experts had been injured. Upon returning to the kingdom, adjustments would be necessary.
As Lu Fan was about to depart, a graceful figure appeared before him, her clear eyes filled with purity.
"It's you?" Lu Fan glanced at her. "Why are you here?"
"My name is Bai Hua Xue, from the Bai Hua family of the Ju Ling Kingdom!" Bai Hua Xue said earnestly.
"Mm!" Lu Fan nodded slightly. "Is there something you need?"
"Nothing in particular, I just wanted to get acquainted with you!" Bai Hua Xue said with affectionate eyes.
"We are already acquainted!" Lu Fan said indifferently and then headed towards the Long Kingdom, paying little attention to the person before him.
The Ju Ling Kingdom had always been on friendly terms with the Long Kingdom and was its neighbor. However, during the Long Kingdom's great war, the Ju Ling Kingdom's many experts had not offered any assistance.
Given this, the camaraderie between the Long Kingdom and the Ju Ling Kingdom was likely superficial.
Seeing Lu Fan's indifference, Bai Hua Xue felt a pang of disappointment. She was admired by the entire Ju Ling Kingdom, yet in Lu Fan's eyes, she seemed to have no effect.
"Miss Bai Hua, he has already left!" An old man spoke. "There are many experts on the battlefield beyond the domain, and it is not safe here!"
"Why, why is he like this towards me?" Bai Hua Xue asked, bewildered. "Is it because I'm not beautiful enough?"
"How could someone with such righteousness only look at outward appearances!" The old man chuckled bitterly. "For the sake of the nation, he disregards his own life!"
Bai Hua Xue trembled slightly. Perhaps, as the old man said, some things could not be forced.
"Moreover, with so many martial arts experts of the Long Kingdom dead, how could this lord be concerned with personal affections!" The old man added. "If Miss truly has feelings for him, you should train harder and one day be worthy of him!"
Bai Hua Xue was enlightened. She now realized that it was likely her own lack of strength that had failed to capture Lu Fan's attention.