"Do you think a few of you can block my path!" Yan Cangtian said coldly, "Are you looking too highly of yourselves!"
The expressions of the three elders changed. Yan Cangtian, with just one move, had put them in such a sorry state. If Elder Wuji and the Great Elder of Black Bear Kingdom attacked together, they would have been unable to resist.
Indeed, the overall strength of Dragon Country was too weak. Compared to other nations, it was even more vulnerable.
"Elder Yan, quickly finish them off!" Elder Wuji said, "That brat should be arriving soon. Once we kill him, the numerous martial artists of Dragon Country will surely be routed!"
Yan Cangtian narrowed his eyes, and a surge of powerful energy flowed from his palm. He would not show mercy, especially at this juncture.
Elder San's face was grave. The gap between them and Yan Cangtian was too vast. Even if they wanted to resist desperately, it would be of no use. In the face of true powerhouses, the weak would all become ants.
Numerous martial arts experts of Dragon Country were also engaged in fierce combat. Witnessing the crisis of the three elders, despair began to set in. They knew very well that once the elders were defeated, the entire Outer Domain battlefield would fall into the hands of the three great alliances.
Boom...
A massive collision sound echoed. Everyone thought the three elders of Dragon Country were about to be killed, but a towering figure had appeared, standing before the three elders. With a powerful inner force, he clashed with Yan Cangtian.
In the blink of an eye, Yan Cangtian and Lu Fan were forced back, both inwardly shocked and staring intently at Lu Fan.
Among the many Battle Kings, very few could withstand his palm. Yet, Lu Fan could clash with him, even holding his own. This made Yan Cangtian's expression darken.
"If I'm not mistaken, you are the guardian of Dragon Country!" Yan Cangtian sneered, "No wonder you have such a title. You are indeed no ordinary person!"
"I dare not accept such praise," Lu Fan shrugged. "This is quite an honor, but I cannot bear it!"
"Brat Lu, be very careful. This person is extremely powerful!"
Elder Jiu advised, "Do not try to be a hero!"
The other elders also nodded in agreement. After the prolonged struggle, they were severely injured and could hardly help Lu Fan. In that moment, they suddenly felt how useless they were. As elders of Dragon Country, they could not protect it. If not for Lu Fan's presence, the Dragon Country stronghold would have already been shattered.
"Don't worry, elders. With me here, I will never let him cause trouble!" Lu Fan nodded and smiled. "You should focus on your recovery."
"What arrogant words!" Yan Cangtian narrowed his eyes. "Do you truly believe you can handle me!"
"Perhaps you don't know yet, but the 10 Battle Kings sent by Cangqiong Kingdom to reinforce them have all died by my hand!" Lu Fan chuckled lightly. "You will be next!"
"It seems my guess was correct!" Yan Cangtian's expression turned cold. "You dare to kill the elders of Cangqiong Kingdom!"
"Why wouldn't I dare?" Lu Fan smiled faintly. "Cangqiong Kingdom is invading Dragon Country, how could I let you have it easy!"
"Very well!"
Yan Cangtian nodded. "You will pay the price for your actions!"
"Is that so?"
Lu Fan smiled faintly. "If you truly have the ability, feel free to come at me. Since I dared to kill them, I dare to kill you just the same!"
Yan Cangtian was furious. It wasn't just Lu Fan; even within Cangqiong Kingdom, no one dared to speak to him like this. He was only one step away from becoming a Battle Emperor, a supreme expert of the world. How could he tolerate such insult!
Thinking of this, Yan Cangtian drew his battle saber, and a domineering saber energy surged towards Lu Fan. It looked like surging waves, leaving a chasm in its wake. Numerous martial artists retreated, and those unable to escape died tragically, regardless of whether they were from Dragon Country's martial arts or the three great alliances.
"Such powerful domineering energy!"
Great Elder Heixiong exclaimed in surprise. "With Elder Yan's techniques, he will surely kill him!"
"I don't think so!" Elder Wuji shook his head. "This brat is extraordinary and not an ordinary person. Last time I fought him, his strength was not as good as mine. Now that I face him, I am not his match. If he continues to grow at this pace, he will be a great threat in the future."
"In that case, let us attack together!" Great Elder Heixiong said. "If we cannot kill him, our Black Bear Kingdom will also be quite worried. If, one day, he causes trouble for Black Bear Kingdom, wouldn't that be even more troublesome!"
"That is exactly what I intend!" Elder Wuji said. "Now is the best opportunity."
As soon as he finished speaking, Elder Wuji kicked towards Lu Fan. As one of the most powerful elders of Haiguo, his strength was not to be underestimated. Although not as good as Yan Cangtian, he was not far off.
Great Elder Heixiong also joined the battle, his gaze fixed on Lu Fan with intense killing intent. Since they had already attacked Dragon Country, they could not allow Dragon Country any chance to recover, otherwise, Black Bear Kingdom would surely face utter destruction in the future.
He was perfectly clear about this, otherwise, he would not be trying so hard.
"Bullying the young and the weak, ganging up on the few, this is your usual practice!" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes.
Even with his immense power, facing three such formidable opponents, he was at a disadvantage.
Lu Fan had not yet stepped into the Imperial realm. If he were to deal with Yan Cangtian, it would be a fifty-fifty match. With the addition of these few, in a protracted battle, Lu Fan might not be able to hold on.
"Does Dragon Country truly have no one!"
Just then, a vast voice echoed. Elder Si appeared, his hair white and wearing ancient battle armor, looking majestic and heroic.
"Elder Four!"
The numerous martial artists of Dragon Country were shocked and overjoyed. They had not expected Elder Four to come to the Outer Domain battlefield.
Among the elders of Dragon Country, apart from the three elders in seclusion, Elder Four was the strongest, infinitely close to Battle Emperor. With Elder Four here now, they had a greater chance of victory.
"Elder Four of Dragon Country!" Yan Cangtian sneered. "It seems Dragon Country truly has no one, even the ones in charge have come out to face us!"
"Cangqiong Kingdom is truly audacious! Three elders of our Dragon Country are in seclusion. When they emerge, we will certainly hold you accountable!" Elder Four said coldly. "Dragon Country is not a nation to be bullied!"
"Elder Four has a way with words!" Yan Cangtian sneered. "If Dragon Country truly had three elders, they would have long since come out of seclusion, why would they be in such dire straits!"
"What do you mean by that?"
Elder Qi frowned. "Are you questioning my Dragon Country?"
"I would like to ask, regarding the realms of the many elders, have you all seen the top three elders of Dragon Country?" Yan Cangtian said coldly. "Our Cangqiong Kingdom has records that the top three elders of Dragon Country have long since passed away. Dragon Country's concealment of this news was merely to preserve its national destiny and prevent other nations from acting rashly!"
The elders of Dragon Country trembled and looked towards Elder Four. Even they began to doubt whether Yan Cangtian's words were true.