Immortal-Exterminating Divine Venerable

”So, it turns out you were just relying on a Secret Skill. Your actual strength isn’t all that impressive, haha!”

Jiuhe Venerable seized Lu Fangliang.

When he saw that Lu Fangliang couldn’t break free from his grasp no matter how he struggled, he instantly understood everything and burst into roaring laughter.

His voice also reached the ears of Elder Yun and the others.

A faint blush of shame crept onto their faces.

’To think a mere brat, showing off with a Secret Skill, had actually made them all so wary.’

’If word of this got out, they’d be a laughingstock.’

”Elder Yun, should we go over?”

Qinghan Venerable asked.

”No. Who knows if there are other members of the Lu Family here? Wait. Send a message to Jiuhe. Tell him to hold on, not to kill that Lu Family kid right away. We need to lure out the big fish.”

As soon as he said this, the expressions on the others’ faces eased considerably.

That was right. They weren’t wary of the Lu Family’s young brat, but of his elders.

This young brat’s strength was already heaven-defying; with his Secret Skill, he could even kill Tianyuan Venerable. So what about his elders?

They must be truly extraordinary.

But now that they had this brat’s life in their hands, they weren’t afraid that the elders behind him wouldn’t take the bait.

And so, for the sake of this Lu Family elder who may or may not exist...

Qinghan Venerable sent a message to the smug-looking Jiuhe Venerable.

Jiuhe Venerable’s expression immediately stiffened. If a Lu Family elder really was nearby, he would be the first target.

’These damned bastards.’

He cursed inwardly.

But Jiuhe Venerable let none of it show on his face.

He simply directed all his fury toward Lu Fangliang.

”Kid, state your origins and why you killed someone from my Profound Celestial Sect. Also, hand over that Secret Skill you used earlier. Otherwise! Heh heh…”

A sinister, venomous laugh followed.

Lu Fangliang’s heart pounded wildly.

He actually had a trump card that could resolve his current predicament, but Yang Xiao was still unconscious.

Even if he used it, he would only be able to escape alone.

If that was the case, he might as well have just escaped by himself from the very beginning.

But Lu Fangliang couldn’t bring himself to do something like that.

So, he could only stall for time.

Stall until Yang Xiao woke up.

Now, hearing Jiuhe Venerable’s words and seeing the greed in his eyes, Lu Fangliang had an idea. He put on a fearful act and said, ”Secret Skill? Wh-what Secret Skill? I don’t have one…”

”Still trying to deny it! I saw everything clearly when you killed Tianyuan Venerable. Hand it over, unless you really want to die! Or perhaps… you have something else to rely on?”

Jiuhe Venerable was testing him.

But Lu Fangliang’s expression changed.

He thought this man had seen through his trump card.

This momentary change in expression instantly startled Jiuhe Venerable, as well as everyone else lying in wait outside.

’So it really is a trap.’

’A trap aimed at their Profound Celestial Sect.’

”It seems our Profound Celestial Sect’s status as Immortal Cultivators has likely been exposed.”

Elder Yun sighed softly.

The Lu Family.

They also placed immense pressure on him.

Every time a member of the Lu Family appeared, it was a disaster for Immortal Cultivators.

That was why the Profound Celestial Sect had been lying low.

It was only in recent years, after the Sect’s Old Ancestor had finally taken another step forward and attained power beyond the True Tier, that they dared to emerge.

To deal with the Pure Yang Sword Sect.

Vowing to take control of the entire Celestial Cloud Region.

But when it came to the Lu Family…

They were still extremely wary.

Incredibly wary.

Far more so than with the Pure Yang Sword Sect.

”So, now what?”

Qinghan Venerable’s expression was also grave.

”Have Jiuhe get rough. Force that Lu Family member out.”

A cold glint flashed in Elder Yun’s eyes.

He had made up his mind.

He was going to kill these Lu Family members, no matter the cost.

”Good, that’s how it should be! The rise of our Profound Celestial Sect is unstoppable. The Pure Yang Sword Sect can’t stop us, and neither can the Lu Family!”

With a cold snort, a trace of excitement appeared on Qinghan Venerable’s face.

He immediately sent a message to Jiuhe Venerable.

Jiuhe Venerable’s mood soured upon receiving the new command, but he still didn’t refuse.

He clenched his hands.

The two giant hands formed from the void squeezed Lu Fangliang even tighter.

”Since you don’t want to talk, then there’s no need to. Die for me!”

A tremendous force immediately crushed down on Lu Fangliang.

Little by little.

The pressure relentlessly increased.

It made a sickening, creaking sound.

Lu Fangliang’s face turned beet red.

His entire body felt as if it was about to be crushed to a pulp.

Within his Heart Spirit.

He was still hesitating.

’Use the trump card, or not?’

’Using it will affect Yang Xiao’s cultivation.’

’If I don’t use it, I’ll die. And Yang Xiao will die too.’

’Since it has come to this, I have no other choice!’

A sharp glint flashed in Lu Fangliang’s eyes as he was about to use his life-saving trump card.

But at that very moment.

WHOOSH! A piercing screech rang out.

A massive, purple-gold figure lunged fiercely toward Jiuhe Venerable.

It was the Purple Gold Cloud Peng Beast.

”Oh no!”

Lu Fangliang’s expression changed drastically.

Earlier, when Yang Xiao had sat down cross-legged, the Purple Gold Cloud Peng Beast had lain down to rest beside him. After flying for so long, the beast was also somewhat exhausted.

Furthermore, its strength was only at the Peak of Tier Four Upper-Grade. Compared to the invading Immortal Cultivators, the gap was far too wide.

As a result, Lu Fangliang hadn’t factored it into his plans at all.

Although the Purple Gold Cloud Peng Beast had been startled awake when Jiuhe Venerable appeared, it had remained motionless.

It must have been suppressed by Jiuhe Venerable’s aura.

Therefore, Lu Fangliang had completely disregarded its combat potential.

But now.

For some unknown reason, the Purple Gold Cloud Peng Beast had actually broken free from the suppression of Jiuhe Venerable’s aura and overcome the natural instinct of a Barbaric Beast to submit to a stronger being.

It had taken the initiative to attack.

Lu Fangliang was instantly alarmed.

He knew that the Purple Gold Cloud Peng Beast was no match for this Immortal Cultivator before him.

For it to charge over like this…

…was no different from an egg throwing itself at a stone.

It was certain death.

And just as he’d feared.

Seeing the Purple Gold Cloud Peng Beast charge at him, Jiuhe Venerable was first taken aback, but then he sneered. ”A mere animal dares to act so insolently before me? Die!”

As he spoke, he struck out with his palm.

The giant hand that formed brutally smacked the massive Purple Gold Cloud Peng Beast, sending it flying.

It crashed heavily to the ground, its condition unknown.

It all happened too fast.

Lu Fangliang had no time to react.

”No! You bastard, I’ll kill you!”

At that moment, he no longer held back a single shred of hesitation.

A terrifying aura erupted from his entire body.

Immediately after, a purple, dragon-shaped flame suddenly surged out from his body.

It directly incinerated the giant hand binding his body.

Freeing Lu Fangliang.

”Purple Flame Dragon Spear, kill! I will kill him!”

Lu Fangliang’s eyes were completely bloodshot.

At this moment, he had finally revealed his trump card.

A Treasure Weapon.

The Spirit of the Purple Flame Dragon Spear!