"Such an arrogant brat!" Elder Ouyang laughed heartily. "I've heard you possess Battle King strength, but even so, with two Battle Kings like us here, how will you cope?"
"You are merely early-stage Battle Kings. Even two of you, what can you do?" Lu Fan shrugged his shoulders.
Elder Ouyang was instantly enraged and was about to launch an attack on Lu Fan. Elder Shangguan, however, reminded him, "Be extra cautious with everything. This kid is very peculiar. His composure suggests he might have a trump card!"
Elder Ouyang paid no heed. In his eyes, Lu Fan was merely a junior. Even if he possessed some strength, how could he be compared to them?
Seeing Elder Ouyang stride directly towards him, Lu Fan stomped his foot on the ground. A powerful surge of inner energy swept out, and the surrounding leaves instantly transformed into sharp blades, rushing towards Elder Ouyang like arrows loosed from a bow.
Elder Ouyang's movements were agile, but facing the sudden, powerful inner energy, he was forced to retreat, his expression drastically changing.
By the time he stabilized himself, he discovered multiple wounds on his body, all inflicted by the leaves. Had he not evaded in time, he might have been in mortal danger.
"Good lad, your strength has advanced even further!"
Elder Shangguan spoke coldly, and his figure also lunged forward. If the two elders joining forces couldn't subdue Lu Fan, how could they establish themselves in the Dragon Country in the future?
Lu Fan also held nothing back, instantly entering combat mode and engaging Elder Shangguan in a fierce struggle, his palms continuously channeling inner energy.
Although Elder Ouyang had sustained some superficial injuries, they were not enough to be a concern. In a flash, he attacked Lu Fan again.
The two elders, one in front and one behind, cornered Lu Fan. Yet, Lu Fan remained at ease, seemingly unburdened, which caused them to frown.
As elders of the Sea Country, it was incredibly difficult for two top experts to deal with Lu Fan. How terrifying was that? If Lu Fan were to join the Dragon Country, it would be like adding wings to a tiger.
After a prolonged exchange, the two elders were panting, while Lu Fan remained composed. "It seems you two are truly getting old. Even a two-on-one fight is this difficult!"
The faces of the two elders turned ashen. Elder Ouyang was particularly furious. Unable to deal with Elder Wuji, he wanted to vent his anger on Lu Fan. However, he never expected Lu Fan's maneuvers to be so skillful that they couldn't cope.
"If this continues, I fear we will be worn down!"
Elder Shangguan spoke, "Let's withdraw for now. We cannot get entangled with this brat!"
Elder Ouyang nodded. They had already used several secret techniques, yet they couldn't harm Lu Fan in the slightest. These points alone were enough to gauge Lu Fan's strength.
Seeing the two elders intending to retreat, Lu Fan did not obstruct them. He had also reached his limit. If the fight continued, he might not have the upper hand.
After the two elders retreated to the side, they addressed Lu Fan, "Young man, do not be too arrogant. You indeed have the capital, but there is always someone better, and there are always greater heights to reach!"
"You don't need to teach me that!" Lu Fan shrugged his shoulders. "However, there is something I must say: Ouyang Qinghuo did not die by my hand. This debt cannot be pinned on me!" Su Dan Novel Net
Elder Ouyang's face turned ashen. He knew very well that this debt should be settled with Elder Wuji, but his strength was inferior, and he was no match for Elder Wuji. He could only swallow his anger for now.
After the two elders left, Lu Fan returned to the Heavenly Slaughter stronghold, his face pale, clearly having expended a great deal of energy.
"My lord, what is wrong?" Han Yunhai strode over. "Your complexion is so poor. What happened?"
"Several elders from the Sea Country came, intending to kill me," Lu Fan waved his hand. "But I have driven them away!"
"Sea Country elders?" Han Yunhai's expression changed drastically. "My lord, why didn't you notify us? At least we could have offered some resistance for you!"
"Your strength is too weak. In the face of a Battle King, you are ultimately insignificant," Lu Fan stated frankly. "If you knew, it would serve no purpose, and you might even become casualties."
Han Yunhai wore an embarrassed expression. Lu Fan's words were true. In the face of true Battle King-level powerhouses, they were still too weak.
What surprised him was that Lu Fan had driven away several Sea Country elders. What level of strength had Lu Fan reached to be able to do so?
Meanwhile, within the Sea Country, Elder Shangguan and Elder Ouyang had just returned and bumped into Elder Wuji, their expressions not looking good.
"Where did you go?" Elder Wuji's demeanor was icy. "The Elder Council was convened, and you were both absent. Did you go to the Outer Domain Battlefield?"
"We merely went to relax!" Elder Shangguan replied. "After all, Elder Ouyang lost his son, and it's understandable that he's having a difficult time."
"If you were just going to relax, why would your auras be so depleted?" Elder Wuji spoke coldly. "I told you long ago not to go to the Outer Domain Battlefield without authorization. If you disrupt the situation, it's not something you can be responsible for."
"Elder Wuji worries too much. We don't have that kind of leisure time."
Elder Shangguan waved his hand and turned to leave. However, even he appeared somewhat awkward. It was obvious to anyone that the two of them had gone to the Outer Domain Battlefield to cause trouble for Lu Fan.
After they left, Elder Wuji frowned. Judging by their auras, he could ascertain that they had indeed clashed with Lu Fan. However, after their engagement, their auras had become so depleted. Lu Fan, at such a young age, was becoming increasingly terrifying, and even he began to feel a sense of apprehension.
Within the Heavenly Slaughter stronghold, Lu Fan returned to his room and closed the door, sitting cross-legged.
After the previous battle, he had expended a great deal of energy. If another expert were to arrive, he would be in mortal danger today.
Outside his room, Han Qiushui and others stood guard, not daring to relax in the slightest. They had clearly seen Lu Fan's pale return.
"Master, what is wrong?" Gu Wen asked. "In this Outer Domain Battlefield, there are few who can injure Master!"
"It was the Sea Country elders!" Han Yunhai replied. "They are powerful, but in the end, they were still driven away by my lord."
"Sea Country elders?" Gu Wen's face turned ashen. He now desperately craved power, to be able to help Lu Fan.
After all, their strength was too weak. Grandmasters were considered top experts in their countries, but in the Outer Domain Battlefield, they could only be considered ordinary combatants. In this way, they were of no use.
"I will stand guard tonight," Han Yunhai said to Gu Wen. "You all go back and rest. Don't bear too much psychological burden. As long as you keep striving, you will surely have the opportunity to reach higher realms in the future!"
Gu Wen nodded slightly and did not say much more. He knew that reaching higher realms was not solely dependent on effort.
After they left, Han Yunhai stood guard at the door, sitting cross-legged. If any more experts were to come, with him blocking the entrance, it would at least ensure Lu Fan's safety.