"Elder Wuji!"
"Elder Wuji!"
Ouyang Qingmu shouted, his voice filled with resentment. He never expected that his brother and sister's dedication to the Sea Kingdom would end up like this.
"What happened? Why are we gathered here so late?"
Elder Ouyang arrived, a frown creasing his brow. "Is something wrong?"
"Brother... he died for his country!"
Ouyang Qingmu sobbed, "It's all Elder Wuji's fault. If he hadn't forced him, Brother would never have died on the battlefield beyond the domain."
"What did you say..."
Elder Ouyang stumbled, nearly falling to the ground. His Ouyang family had only this one direct descendant, and Ouyang Qinghuo possessed exceptional talent, destined to be a candidate for Sea Kingdom Elder. To have him forced to his death by Elder Wuji was something he could not accept.
"What exactly happened!" Elder Ouyang demanded coldly, "Why would Elder Wuji force your brother to his death? Our Ouyang family will never let this rest!"
"This..."
Ouyang Qingmu's expression turned awkward. He then said, "Brother and I went to the Star Fortress together, intending to kill that person surnamed Lu! After all, in the battle at Baiyun Peak, that person surnamed Lu killed many of our Sea Rakshasa brothers!"
"Foolish, you are truly foolish!" Elder Ouyang cursed. "Lord Lu of the Dragon Kingdom, even Elder Shangguan might not be able to do anything to him. Going there was like sending yourselves to your deaths! Moreover, to get the Elder's approval and acting without authorization is a major transgression!"
"It was precisely because of this that Brother..." Ouyang Qingmu said helplessly.
If he could go back, he would never have done such a foolish thing, causing his brother to lose his life in vain.
"Even so, Wuji is too heartless," Elder Ouyang stated coldly. "Our Ouyang family has been passed down through generations, and now she has severed our line. We will have no rest until he is dealt with!"
With that, Elder Ouyang, brimming with rage, strode towards the Sea Kingdom headquarters. He also summoned many other elders, these being individuals of high authority and great influence within the Sea Kingdom.
If they sided with Elder Ouyang, they could impeach Elder Wuji.
Shortly thereafter, many elders arrived at the Sea Kingdom headquarters. It was unclear what had happened to necessitate an Elder Council meeting in the middle of the night.
"Could it be that someone has attacked the Dragon Kingdom?" Elder Shangguan asked. "Elder Ouyang is acting this way; for what reason?"
"The death of the Sea Rakshasa leader, my grandson Ouyang Qinghuo, in the battlefield beyond the domain is a normal occurrence," Elder Ouyang said coldly. "All of this is the doing of Elder Wuji. I have gathered all of you elders to demand an explanation from him!"
"Ouyang Qinghuo died on the battlefield beyond the domain?"
Many elders were shocked, their eyes filled with alarm. They were well aware that this was the Ouyang family's only descendant, and Elder Ouyang would not let this matter go.
However, as they were conversing, Elder Wuji had already arrived at the Sea Kingdom headquarters, appearing quite amiable.
"Elder Ouyang, I know you are quite concerned about this matter, but violating regulations leads to such consequences, especially for those in high positions."
"If he were your grandson, would you have done this?" Elder Ouyang retorted coldly. "This is simply putting on a pretense of righteousness!"
"I always act with impartiality!" Elder Wuji stated directly. "If Elder Ouyang is not satisfied, he can come and compete for my position. As long as your strength surpasses mine!"
"You..." Elder Ouyang's face turned ashen. Although he was also a Battle King, his actual combat strength was still considerably lacking compared to Elder Wuji. In such a scenario, a contest would only lead to humiliation.
"Since you dare not, all matters are under my jurisdiction," Elder Wuji said coldly. "You must comply with any decision I make, otherwise, you are defying the will of the elders!"
"One day, I will make you regret this!"
Elder Ouyang turned and left. He was helpless. If it came to a contest of strength, he was no match for Elder Wuji. If it came to reason, Ouyang Qinghuo's actions were akin to playing with fire and burning himself.
Elder Shangguan chased after him from headquarters. "Elder Ouyang, given the situation, besides Elder Wuji, Lord Lu of the Dragon Kingdom also bears responsibility. If it weren't for him, things wouldn't have escalated like this."
"What do you mean by that?" Elder Ouyang asked coldly. "Are you suggesting I join you in dealing with that person surnamed Lu?"
"Brother Ouyang is indeed sharp; that is precisely what I intend!" Elder Shangguan stated directly. "If the two of us join forces, we will certainly be able to kill him. This way, you can avenge yourself, and I can wash away my shame!"
"Although we are elders, how can we act on our own without a resolution?" Elder Ouyang reasoned. "This would not be a good thing. If they find a handle to grasp, it will be difficult to explain."
"It seems Ouyang Qinghuo's death was in vain," Elder Shangguan sighed. "Otherwise, Elder Ouyang would not refuse."
"In that case, let us discuss this!" Elder Ouyang nodded slightly after some hesitation.
"Come to my residence tomorrow, and I will speak with you personally!" Elder Shangguan said with a light chuckle before turning to leave.
Since being pursued by Lu Fan at the Dragon Kingdom's border last time, he had harbored a murderous intent towards Lu Fan. Now that such a great opportunity presented itself, he would not let it pass easily.
Meanwhile, at the Dragon Kingdom headquarters, the numerous elders were greatly shocked upon hearing the news from the battlefield beyond the domain. Lu Fan had not only become the master of the Star Fortress but had also forced the death of a half-step Battle King from the Sea Kingdom.
Such a powerful feat had never appeared in the entire history of the Dragon Kingdom. After all, throughout history, the Dragon Kingdom had always been at a disadvantage on the battlefield beyond the domain, only able to endure bullying. How could they dare to bully others?
Yet, Lu Fan had achieved it, and even surpassed expectations.
"I knew I hadn't misjudged this kid!" Elder Jiu smiled. "I'm afraid it won't be long before the battlefield beyond the domain is turned upside down. It will be the world of the younger generation!"
"The Star Fortress has been occupied, yet the Sea Kingdom remains silent," Elder Si frowned. "This is not the usual behavior of the Sea Kingdom."
"If I'm not mistaken, there must be a conspiracy," Elder Liu interjected. "However, we can only wait and see. Since the matters on the battlefield beyond the domain do not involve Dragon Kingdom strongholds, it is difficult for even the Dragon Kingdom to interfere."
"That is indeed true!"
Elder Jiu nodded slightly. "This matter must be investigated thoroughly. Young Lu is unaware of many things when he goes to the battlefield beyond the domain, and he cannot afford to take a single wrong step!"
"I think he is doing very well!" Elder Si waved his hand. "However, the Sea Kingdom's unusual reaction warrants vigilance, after all, our old rivals never suffer losses!"
The other elders nodded in agreement, finding Elder Si's words quite resonant.
And on the battlefield beyond the domain, inside and outside the Star Fortress, not only had the defenses been strengthened, but all sorts of facilities were also gradually being completed.
Since Lu Fan considered this his base camp, he would not let it appear too out of place. After all, he knew the importance of a base camp on the battlefield beyond the domain.
Furthermore, Lu Fan's purpose in coming here was not solely to deal with the Shadow Organization but also had other intentions.