“I see you are not acting for the White Dragon Dynasty, but for the sect’s interests!”
Lu Fan smiled faintly, his expression even more detached, as if he had seen through everything.
“If that were the case, why would I have come to persuade you!”
Liu Qianjiao frowned. “I didn’t expect you to think this way. It seems I spoke too much!”
“Valley Master, there’s no need to take it seriously!”
Lu Fan waved his hand. “It is imperative to go to the Nine Heavens Dynasty. It will not change because of anyone. After this matter is done, I should leave!”
“As the dynasty’s consort, where are you going?” Liu Qianjiao asked, confused by Lu Fan’s earlier words.
“There are still many things waiting for me to do, but if the White Dragon Dynasty’s matter is not resolved, I will still have concerns!” Lu Fan said frankly.
“Are you just acting on your personal whims?”
Liu Qianjiao frowned. “Do you know that a single decision can lead to widespread suffering?”
“If the Nine Heavens Dynasty is not eliminated, it will surely return in the future!”
Lu Fan stated directly. “Prince Shangguan died in the White Dragon Dynasty, and other experts of the Nine Heavens Dynasty also died in the White Dragon Dynasty. The two dynasties have no retreat; one must be destroyed. I do not wish for it to be the White Dragon Dynasty!”
Liu Qianjiao stood stunned, unable to refute. Lu Fan’s words were not without reason. The current war between the two dynasties would inevitably lead to countless future conflicts.
“Alright, I don’t know if you are right or wrong, but I hope you are right!”
Liu Qianjiao gave a wry smile. “But this matter is no trivial affair, and I hope you will consider it carefully!”
Lu Fan nodded slightly. If he had not considered it carefully, he would not have ordered the Dragon Emperor.
This time, the expedition to the Nine Heavens Dynasty must strike at the heart of the enemy, making the Nine Heavens imperial family pay the price. Only then could the war be resolved, and this was the only way.
After a long while, Lu Fan returned to his room and closed his eyes to rest. The consumption of these past few days was even beginning to wear him out.
However, with the White Dragon Dynasty facing such a threat, if it were not resolved promptly, the consequences would be endless. Hence, Lu Fan planned to pursue victory.
Meanwhile, in a tavern in Tianxian City, Li Guang and others sat together, already heavily intoxicated, some even appearing dazed.
“If the consort had not arrived in time this time, the White Dragon Dynasty would have been in grave danger!”
Lin Guoping spoke. “When you go to the Nine Heavens Dynasty this time, everyone must obey the consort’s orders and not act rashly!”
“Brother Lin, do we not know what you are saying!”
Li Guang spoke. “It’s just that this journey to the Nine Heavens Dynasty is bound to be a perilous one. I wonder if we will return safely!”
“Even if we don’t, it will be considered loyalty to the dynasty!”
Lin Guoping’s voice was resonant, his entire being seeming clearer. After these events, he finally understood the importance of strength.
Not just for individuals, but for dynasties as well. If a dynasty is weak, it will be bullied.
As their conversation continued, the sky gradually deepened.
In another tavern, several elders of the Divine Dragon Hall sat, feeling somewhat frustrated. They had no complaints about aiding the White Dragon Dynasty, but they never expected Lu Fan to intend to send them to the Nine Heavens Dynasty.
“Great Elder, this matter is no small affair. If we truly go to the Nine Heavens Dynasty, few will be able to return!” The Third Elder spoke, frowning.
“Do I not know what you are saying!”
The Great Elder chuckled wryly. “Unfortunately, the Lord holds the Divine Dragon Token. How can we not obey the Divine Dragon Token!”
The elders were stunned and speechless. If that were the case, they truly had no easy way to refuse.
The Divine Dragon Token was an item belonging to the Hall Master. Its being in Lu Fan’s hands showed the trust placed in him.
Meanwhile, in his room, Lu Fan was meditating when Hong Meng’s voice suddenly rang out. “You brat, where did you get such good stuff? It actually restored my divine sense so quickly!”
“Old man, you’ve finally woken up!”
Lu Fan showed his joy, having not expected the spirit gathering bottle to be so effective.
“If I didn’t wake up now, you brat would be flying to the heavens!”
Hong Meng the old man rolled his eyes. “I truly can’t believe you’ve already become a Venerable!”
Lu Fan chuckled awkwardly. “I only broke through not long ago. You’ve seen my laughability!”
“Impressive, truly impressive!”
Hong Meng the old man nodded, even feeling a bit pleased. With Lu Fan’s power greatly increased, it wouldn’t be long before he could help reforge his physical body.
A few days later, the White Dragon Dynasty army crossed the border, with countless figures bidding them farewell along the streets.
The campaign against the Nine Heavens Dynasty seemed to have gained widespread popular support. Perhaps in the hearts of these people, they harbored no less hatred for the Nine Heavens Dynasty.
Among the million soldiers of the White Dragon Dynasty were the relatives of these civilians. Now that they had all fallen on the battlefield, how could they not be enraged?
“Grandpa, Grandpa, when I grow up, I’ll also be like them and avenge Big Brother!”
On the street, an old man held a child. Although the child’s words were unclear, everyone understood.
“Did I really make a mistake?”
Liu Qianjiao mumbled to herself, growing somewhat doubtful.
“We bid you farewell, everyone!”
An old man shouted, “May you return victorious!”
“May you return victorious!”
On the street, numerous civilians knelt on the ground, offering their sincere blessings.
They knew very well that these were the protectors of the nation. Few of them would return from this departure.
But grievances and national hatred had to be avenged. Even though their hearts were filled with reluctance.
Looking at the many civilians kneeling on the ground, the Dragon Emperor’s expression was complex, even choked with emotion. As a Dragon Emperor, he too was moved by the scene before him.
“Everyone, please rise. We will surely return victorious!”
Lu Fan’s voice rang out as he looked towards the civilians. At this moment, his own fighting spirit ignited, as firm as his resolve when he protected the Dragon Kingdom in the past.
After leaving the city, the army quickly advanced towards the Nine Heavens Dynasty, not daring to delay.
As for the other experts, they soared into the sky, preparing to enter the Nine Heavens Dynasty ahead of time to gather intelligence.
“Sir, it seems we were wrong!”
In mid-air, the Great Elder spoke. “We are all citizens of the White Dragon Dynasty. When the White Dragon Dynasty is in trouble, even if we receive no orders, we should go all out!”
“It is the fortune of the White Dragon Dynasty that you can think this way!”
Lu Fan nodded and smiled. “I believe you now understand why I intend to deal with the Nine Heavens Dynasty, don’t you!”
“Sir’s foresight is for the dynasty. Our thoughts were narrow, focused only on sect interests. We have offended you greatly before,” the Great Elder cupped his fists.
The people’s kneeling today made them even more ashamed. The other experts of the Divine Dragon Hall felt the same. In their hearts, a fiery passion had now ignited.
“We will enter the Nine Heavens Dynasty in advance this time. Everything will be according to my arrangements. We will coordinate with the Dragon Emperor from the inside and outside, and we will surely capture the Nine Heavens Dynasty!” Lu Fan reminded them.