Divine Emperor of Heavenly Destiny

Since negotiations had failed, the Su Family Elders prepared to use their powerful Martial Dao to seize Cheng Chuming from among the troops.

In an instant, several Elders flashed forward, attacking in unison.

Meanwhile, Elder Lady Su, brimming with hatred, charged at Lu Chao. She was determined to attack the brat who had so utterly humiliated her.

They were all experts who had surpassed the Transformation Realm...

In terms of pure martial strength, neither Yin Qixing nor Yu Fei was their match.

However, the aura of Lu Chao’s Dragon General Bone suddenly surged, galvanizing the troops.

He spun around and thrust his spear. This single strike, empowered by his Dragon General Bone, caused the surrounding soldiers to unleash their True Qi in unison.

An immense amount of True Qi seemed to converge on his spear as he roared, ”Fury Dragon Spear Slash, Five Dragons Charging Together!”

The moment he spoke, the single spear, now brimming with the soldiers’ True Qi, split into five.

They shot directly toward Elder Lady Su and the other Elders. Their eyes widened in unison; the spear light, empowered by the collective True Qi, was overwhelmingly powerful.

In an instant, it forced them all back...

Lu Chao wheeled his horse around again and asked coolly, ”Saint Bone Su Family, do you really wish to test the troop-leading abilities of my Master Fan? We wouldn’t hesitate to storm the Su Mansion and search for the traitor, Zheng Liyuan.”

His voice carried the powerful, indomitable aura of a battlefield commander. Though Marquis Jilong’s soldiers were not familiar with Lu Chao, they were naturally galvanized by his words, their fighting spirit and morale soaring.

The killing intent radiating from him seemed several times stronger than when he had pointed his spear at Elder Lady Su earlier.

If Lu Dingtian, or the generals who had followed him in his campaigns across the Hundred Countries, were to see him now, they would surely realize something: aside from his realm being lower, Lu Chao’s presence, killing intent, and even his ability to command troops had all surpassed his former self.

Of course, that was because...

Lu Chao was now empowered by the Star Dragon General Bone—a true Divine Bone.

The eyes of the repelled Su Family experts filled with terror.

Just then, a shrill scream erupted from within the Su Mansion. ”You piece of trash named Lu, I’m going to kill you!”

The one who charged out was none other than Granny Yun. The Elders had ordered her not to come out and cause any more trouble.

But since Elder Lady Su and the other Elders had already made their move, she felt she had to charge out as well. And though her words were directed at Lu Chao, her eyes were locked on Cheng Yunsu beside him...

Granny Yun cackled inwardly, ’Killing your wife will make you suffer even more! Hahaha!’

If the Su Family Elders only wanted to capture Cheng Chuming, Granny Yun was genuinely out for blood. She was utterly mad.

However, with his senses heightened from commanding the troops, Lu Chao had already detected her sneak attack.

Without a second word, Lu Chao thrust his spear at Granny Yun. Once again channeling the vast True Qi of the soldiers, the spearhead plunged into her shoulder, sending a wild spray of blood into the air.

”Aaaargh...”

The sadistic grin vanished from Granny Yun’s face, replaced by a mask of agony as she shrieked. She tried to erupt with True Qi to retreat, only to realize in horror, ’My Heavenly Destiny Bone! You pierced my Heavenly Destiny Bone... I’m crippled! I’m completely crippled!’

That was right. Lu Chao’s spear hadn’t aimed for a vital point, but had instead pierced precisely through her Heavenly Destiny Bone.

In that instant, Granny Yun’s True Qi dissipated. She was completely crippled.

”That’s right. Killing you would be too quick. Only by crippling your Heavenly Destiny Bone can I make you... wish you were dead.”

After he spoke... SLAP!

A backhanded slap from Lu Chao sent Granny Yun flying off the tip of his spear.

He ignored Granny Yun, who was screaming and writhing on the ground, and looked coolly at Elder Lady Su. ”If I weren’t worried about causing too much trouble for the Marquis, today I would see to it that the Dragon Flame Kingdom is left with only one Saint Bone Family.”

As he spoke, Lu Chao’s gaze shifted to the grim-faced Su Family Elders...

”You’d best consider whether it’s time for a change in leadership. A golden opportunity to strike at a sworn enemy has turned into a complete and utter humiliation.”

”I know you definitely won’t give up on my father-in-law...”

”However, until you have a new leader, nothing will change regarding my father-in-law.”

With those parting words, Lu Chao waved his hand and began to lead his troops out of Saint Su City. As they moved, archers on the surrounding rooftops took aim, their arrows all trained on the crowd before the Su Mansion.

Lu Chao added, ”If anyone dares to follow, fire at will.”

Elder Lady Su, who had been about to give chase, froze in her tracks, grinding her teeth so hard they audibly clicked.

The next moment, Su Shangmo rushed out with the Su Family’s black-clad guards. Granny Yun, still writhing on the ground, screamed, ”Su Shangmo, I order you! Take your men and stop them now!”

Hearing this, Su Shangmo simply stared after the departing Lu Chao and his men, not moving a muscle.

He had been inside the mansion and had heard the entire exchange. His gaze toward Granny Yun was filled with cold indifference.

The look he gave Elder Lady Su held not a shred of respect.

’During this whole incident, there were so many chances to turn things around. I even tried to talk them out of it multiple times. But for the sake of their own petty grudges, they’ve cornered the Saint Bone Su Family in this impossible situation.’

’Forget Granny Yun—what Elder Lady Su did affects the very survival of the Saint Bone Su Family.’

On the ground, seeing that Su Shangmo remained unmoved, Granny Yun roared again, ”Su Shangmo, are you a goddamn traitor?”

Hearing this, Su Shangmo spun around in a rage.

He then turned to the Su Family Elders. ”Elders, the very reason Lu Chao refused to even negotiate was Granny Yun! What’s more, she stopped us from cornering Zheng Liling and his men. I suspect she is colluding with the Zheng Family.”

’Although he knew Granny Yun was merely selfish and foolish, Su Shangmo needed someone to vent his frustration on...’

’If it weren’t for Granny Yun, maybe Elder Lady Su wouldn’t have been so easily swayed and made such a colossal mistake.’

As Su Shangmo’s voice faded... the lead Su Family Elder’s expression flickered, his mind racing as he considered their next move.

After a few moments, he took a deep breath and ordered forcefully, ”Seize Granny Yun.”

At this, Granny Yun’s eyes went wide...

She shrieked, ”How dare you? Elder Lady, Su Shangmo is spouting nonsense! I have always been loyal to the Su Family... My Heavenly Destiny Bone has been destroyed, and you still treat me like this? I refuse to accept this!”

Seeing Su Shangmo send men toward Granny Yun, Elder Lady Su immediately stepped forward.

But after a brief hesitation, several Elders moved to block Elder Lady Su’s path. The lead Elder spoke again, ”Sister-in-law, you must be tired. Leave the rest to us.”

His voice had become cold and distant...

Before, everyone, even the Elders, had addressed her as Elder Lady. Now, he had switched to ”Sister-in-law.”

The lead Su Family Elder was Su Juediao, the younger brother of the recently deceased Old Master Su, Su Juehe.

Elder Lady Su’s eyes widened. ”What are you trying to do? Seize the position of Patriarch?”

Su Juediao replied with a placid expression, ”You jest, Sister-in-law. I do not possess a Saint Bone, so I cannot become Patriarch.”

It was clear that Su Juediao also felt it was time to replace the Su Family’s interim leader, Elder Lady Su. This wasn’t just because of Lu Chao’s words; someone had to take responsibility for the humiliation the Saint Bone Su Family had suffered this day.

Granny Yun would take some of the blame, but Elder Lady Su would have to bear the greater part.

...

In the distance, atop the city walls of Saint Su City, Zheng Liling and his men gazed toward the Su Mansion.

”Such incredible mastery of the Soldier Dao. Fan Changcun’s grandson is as impressive as they say, able to unleash the combined might of an army with a single move.”

Zheng Liling’s voice was hoarse and grim. The distance was too great and various buildings blocked his line of sight, so he couldn’t see what was happening in front of the Su Mansion. He could, however, sense the awesome might of the soldiers acting as one.

He naturally assumed it was the work of Fan Jinhua.