"You truly are a newborn calf unafraid of a tiger," Elder Shangguan squinted. "I am an elder of the Sea Kingdom, how could you possibly contend with me!"
"Oh really?" Lu Fan shrugged. "I don't think so. After all, I am also a reserve elder of the Dragon Kingdom. Although I haven't decided whether to accept the position, I at least possess the capability!"
"Reserve elder?"
Elder Shangguan trembled violently, looking at Lu Fan. "I truly didn't expect that at your young age, the Dragon Kingdom would value you so highly. But it's understandable; at such a young age, with extraordinary talent, you killed numerous Battle Spirit level powerhouses at Baiyun Peak. With such achievements, you are certainly worthy of significant consideration within the entire Dragon Kingdom."
"Actually, I admire you quite a bit!" Lu Fan shrugged. "Before this, I sensed danger, so the message has already been sent out. It won't be long before Dragon Kingdom experts arrive. As an elder of the Sea Kingdom, infiltrating the heartland of the Dragon Kingdom, I doubt many Dragon Kingdom experts will let this go!"
Elder Shangguan's brows furrowed. He had ventured into the Dragon Kingdom with the sole purpose of killing Lu Fan, and he hadn't anticipated Lu Fan being so cunning as to have already transmitted the message to the Dragon Kingdom headquarters.
"You are seeking death!"
Without hesitation, Elder Shangguan lunged at Lu Fan with a palm strike. Lu Fan dodged with all his might, his heart filled with shock.
Elder Shangguan's movements were incredibly erratic. If Lu Fan hadn't dodged with extreme effort, he would have been captured.
"Hmph!"
Elder Shangguan let out a light snort, his hands forming claws as he struck fiercely at Lu Fan. Everywhere his attacks passed, a hidden aura was present.
In the blink of an eye, Lu Fan was covered in claw marks, even dripping with blood. However, to his surprise, Elder Shangguan hadn't physically touched him; instead, he had inflicted the wounds with internal energy.
"Your movement technique is indeed remarkable," Elder Shangguan squinted. "I don't have time to play with you!"
With that, Elder Shangguan stepped into the air and struck at Lu Fan with a palm. Lu Fan, finding himself with no other choice, also unleashed a palm strike.
Boom...
A massive impact sound echoed. Lu Fan was violently pushed back, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. Nearby leaves scattered, and even several houses collapsed, clearly suppressed by the powerful energy field.
Elder Shangguan's arm felt numb. He looked at Lu Fan with a look of surprise. An ordinary Battle Spirit level expert would have died instantly under his palm, yet Lu Fan not only withstood it but seemed to do so with ease.
"I thought Sea Kingdom elders were supposed to be so powerful!"
Lu Fan's eyes narrowed. "It seems they're just so-so!"
"Such a big mouth!"
Elder Shangguan's expression turned cold. "You took a palm from me just now; you must be at the end of your rope, yet you dare to speak such nonsense!"
"The palm of a dignified Sea Kingdom elder couldn't defeat me. If this were to spread, it would likely be a source of mockery," Lu Fan shrugged. "Dragon Kingdom experts are arriving any moment. Are you sure you still want to fight!"
"My purpose in coming to the Dragon Kingdom today was to kill you. Do you think you can escape!" Elder Shangguan sneered, his body erupting with movement once more.
However, just then, the sound of helicopters filled the sky. Dozens of figures flashed, arriving over Jiangnan, drawing the attention of many. People wondered what had happened.
And at the Jiangnan City Lord's Mansion, the City Lord of Jiangnan, looking at the helicopters, his eyes filled with joy, rushed towards Tianquan Villa without the slightest delay.
After all, he knew very well that the helicopters carried Dragon Group experts. If it were just him, he wouldn't dare to come to Lu Fan's aid, but with so many experts from the Dragon Kingdom arriving, he had nothing to fear.
"It's people from the Dragon Kingdom!"
Inside Tianquan Villa, Han Yunhai's face lit up with joy. "They've arrived just in time. With their assistance, the Master will surely be fine."
"I'm not so sure!" Gu Wen frowned. "For my Master to be in such a predicament, this person is definitely not simple. The Dragon Group members alone might not be enough to suppress him!"
Han Qiushui also frowned. Although he had reached the Grandmaster level, he still felt too weak. In the face of true powerhouses, he seemed unable to contribute anything.
At this very moment, more than a dozen figures landed. Each of them was dressed in Dragon Group attire, and their powerful aura was already filled with killing intent.
"Lord Lu, the Dragon Group has arrived to provide support!"
Long Aotian cupped his fists. "With the Dragon Group here, no one will be allowed to harm Lord Lu easily!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly but still harbored some worry. The elder before him was a Sea Kingdom elder, and his strength had likely long surpassed the Battle Spirit level, possibly reaching a higher realm. However, within the entire Dragon Group, apart from Long Aotian, the others were merely ordinary Battle Spirits.
"What big talk. I thought it was some of those old guys who had arrived," Elder Shangguan squinted. "Just a bunch of insignificant underlings!"
Long Aotian's brows furrowed. "May I ask who you are to speak such arrogant words!"
"I am Elder Shangguan of the Sea Kingdom," the black-clothed elder said unhurriedly. "For you few to try and stop me, aren't you underestimating me too much?"
Long Aotian trembled violently, and Han Bing and the others were even more astonished. They knew very well that the experts dispatched by the Sea Kingdom would be incredibly powerful, but they had never imagined that the Sea Kingdom would send an elder.
After all, elders carried the national destiny of their kingdom. If something were to happen to them, the kingdom's rescue efforts could be jeopardized. In a kingdom, elders controlled everything and were the strongest combatants.
"If we join forces, we might be able to restrain him!" Lu Fan shrugged. "Although Sea Kingdom elders are powerful, we are not weak either!"
"Can we truly restrain him?"
Long Aotian's face turned ashen as he asked softly. He was deeply uncertain, even somewhat worried, as the strength of an elder was not as simple as one might imagine.
The Dragon Group members were merely Battle Spirits. Even with Long Aotian, who was at the peak of the Battle Spirit level, they were likely no match for a true elder.
"As generals of the Dragon Kingdom, when someone invades, shouldn't you intercept them?" Lu Fan's bearing was imposing, his gaze fixed directly on the Dragon Group members.
"We vow to protect with our lives and will never allow others to trample upon us!"
The Dragon Group members echoed in unison, filled with boundless passion. This was their belief, and their pursuit.
"Since that is the case, I, as a Dragon Kingdom elder, command you to ambush and kill this person!"
Lu Fan produced a token from his hand, his expression growing colder.
The Dragon Group members were filled with righteous indignation and instantly formed a formation. This formation was a unique Dragon Group formation capable of amplifying their combat power. Su Dan Novel Network.
Lu Fan also remained on the sidelines, ready to act. The Sea Kingdom elder was no ordinary individual and possessed extraordinary combat power. Relying on the Dragon Group members alone to defeat him would not be easy.
"You truly don't know the immensity of heaven and earth!"
Elder Shangguan sneered, stamping his foot forcefully. The impact spread in all directions, causing even the entire Jiangnan to tremble. No one knew what had happened.
Within the martial arts world, people were shocked. Such a powerful aura that could extend for a thousand li; what kind of terrifying person was this.