Script of Reincarnation

The decision was quickly made.

The Lu Family would no longer tolerate the Wu Family's increasingly aggressive probing.

The mineral vein itself wasn't particularly valuable, what mattered was the attitude behind it.

If the Lu Family retreated this time, then other forces would inevitably interpret it as a sign of weakness.

The death of the Supreme Elder had already weakened the family's deterrence. If they allowed the Wu Family to seize even a small portion of their territory without resistance, the consequences would be far more troublesome than losing a single mineral vein.

Thus, Lu Yang personally volunteered to go.

The news spread only within the upper echelons of the Lu Family at first.

Most clansmen were unaware that the person being dispatched was the same Lu Yang who had once dominated the younger generation.

After all, decades had passed.

To the younger generation, the name Lu Yang was already something of a legend.

He was the Fourth Elder who rarely appeared outside his secluded courtyard, spending almost all his time cultivating.

Even many older clansmen had gradually become accustomed to his absence in most major matters.

Only those who lived through that era understood just how terrifying this man's talent had once been.

...

Several days later.

A carriage pulled by Demon Beasts slowly emerged from the Lu Family's territory.

Lu Yang sat inside, stroking his short beard calmly as he looked into the distance from the window.

Beside him were several Lu Family cultivators, among whom was the Third Elder, who had originally been assigned to handle the matter.

The old man looked at Lu Yang with a somewhat complicated expression.

"Clan brother, are you certain you want to personally intervene?"

Lu Yang smiled, "Why wouldn't I?"

The Third Elder's expression was solemn as he spoke.

"The Wu Family has sent two Grand Elders, and both are Fifth Stage Spirit Awakening cultivators."

Lu Yang nodded.

"I know."

The Third Elder hesitated.

"Two Fifth Stage Spirit Awakening cultivators working together are not weak, and you have only just entered the Sixth Stage of Spirit Awakening Realm..."

He didn't continue, but the meaning behind his words was obvious.

An ordinary Sixth Stage Spirit Awakening cultivator might not necessarily fear two Fifth Stage opponents, but fighting two cultivators of the same path who possessed similar foundations and had cultivated together for many years could still be troublesome.

After all, the difference between the Fifth and Sixth Stages of Spirit Awakening Realm was not as large as the difference between the Third and Fourth Stages of Spirit Awakening Realm.

It was entirely possible to cross this gap using some means such as a Artifact, mild weakening poisons, or even some other cheap tricks.

Even if the Sixth Stage Spirit Awakening cultivator didn't lose, being injured was entirely possible, and once injuries appeared, the situation could easily change.

Lu Yang merely smiled, shaking his head.

"I haven't fought anyone seriously in many years."

The Third Elder was stunned.

"Are you..."

Lu Yang looked towards the distant horizon, speaking softly.

"I just want to see how strong I am now."

The Third Elder fell silent.

After a while, he smiled bitterly.

"Then I'll leave the two Wu Family cultivators to you."

Lu Yang nodded, not saying anything else.

However, deep within his eyes was a faint trace of anticipation.

After breaking through to the Spirit Awakening Realm, he had never truly fought another cultivator of the same level.

The last time he had a hearty battle without holding back was against Lu Tianhe nearly four decades ago.

Now that the Wu Family had taken the initiative to send two Fifth Stage Spirit Awakening cultivators, it was indeed an excellent opportunity.

...

Several hours later.

The carriage arrived at the outskirts of the mineral vein.

From a distance, Lu Yang could already see several temporary structures erected around the mine.

A large number of cultivators were gathered there, and at the center stood two figures.

Both of them were old men, their hair and long beard were already white, yet their bodies still possessed considerable vitality.

The moment Lu Yang's Divine Sense swept over them, he immediately confirmed their cultivation.

Fifth Stage of Spirit Awakening Realm.

The two old men also noticed the arrival of the Lu Family.

One of them looked at the carriage before laughing coldly.

"The Lu Family has finally arrived."

His voice resounded across the surrounding mountains.

Lu Yang stepped out of the carriage, his black hair mixed with a few strands of gray fluttering gently in the wind.

He didn't release any aura, yet the moment he appeared, the expressions of several Wu Family cultivators changed slightly.

The two Grand Elders narrowed their eyes.

One of them frowned, stepping forward.

"Who are you?"

Lu Yang glanced at him and spat out two words.

"Lu Yang."

The two Wu Family elders were stunned.

Lu Yang?

That Lu Yang?

For a moment, they were left speechless.

That name had once been famous throughout the younger generation of the Canglan Prefecture decades ago.

However, as time passed, Lu Yang gradually disappeared from the outside world.

Many younger cultivators even believed that he had suffered some cultivation problem and had been unable to advance further.

After all, why would a cultivator who possessed extraordinary talent suddenly vanish from the cultivation world?

The two Wu Family elders exchanged glances, their expressions becoming solemn.

"You are the Rising Sun of the Lu Family?"

Lu Yang nodded, a hint of nostalgia emerging in his eyes.

It had been a long since since anyone called him that.

"Correct."

The elder's expression became somewhat ugly, "We have heard of you."

Lu Yang smiled.

"Then there is no need for unnecessary words."

His gaze fell upon the mineral vein behind them.

"This place belongs to the Lu Family."

The two Wu Family elders' expressions darkened as one of them stepped forward.

"The mineral vein has yet to be officially divided. According to the boundaries between our two families, this place is extremely close to our territory, therefore, the Wu Family naturally has the right to compete for it."

Lu Yang looked at him calmly.

"Then how do you intend to compete?"

The old man's eyes flashed.

"Naturally, through strength."

The moment those words fell, two powerful auras erupted simultaneously.

*Boom!*

Two powerful auras erupted simultaneously, causing the surrounding trees to tremble.

This was the pressure of the Spirit Awakening Realm!

The expressions of the Lu Family cultivators changed drastically, and the Body Tempering cultivators all fell to their knees almost instantly.

The two Fifth Stage Spirit Awakening elders didn't hesitate in the slightest.

One of them stepped forward and struck out with his palm.

*Whoosh!*

The surrounding air exploded apart as a gigantic palm imprint condensed in midair before crashing towards Lu Yang.

At almost the same moment, the other elder moved.

His body transformed into a blur as he appeared behind Lu Yang, his fist carrying tremendous force.

The cooperation between the two was extremely skilled; they had obviously fought together countless times before.

Facing such an attack, an ordinary Sixth Stage Spirit Awakening cultivator would probably choose to retreat first.

However, Lu Yang was no ordinary Sixth Stage Spirit Awakening cultivator.

He simply raised one hand, Blood Qi condensing around him while his Divine Sense spread out simultaneously to check for blind spots.

*Boom!*

His fist collided directly with the enormous palm imprint.

The entire forest seemed to tremble as the gigantic Blood Qi on the palm dispersed instantly.

Lu Yang's body didn't move even half a step, but the expression of the Wu Family elder changed dramatically.

"Impossible!"

Before he could react, Lu Yang had already turned around.

The fist of the other elder was only several inches away from his back.

Lu Yang's body twisted slightly, the fist passing beside his shoulder at the last moment, blinding the elder's Divine Sense.

At the same time, his elbow slammed into the elder's chest.

*Bang!*

A dull sound echoed out.

The Wu Family elder's face immediately turned pale.

His body flew backward like a broken kite, smashing through several trees and boulders before finally stopping.

The surrounding cultivators stared blankly at the scene before them.

One strike, that was all it took.

A veteran Fifth Stage Spirit Awakening cultivator had been sent flying by a single strike.

The first elder's expression became extremely ugly.

He immediately gathered his Blood Qi and charged forward.

Lu Yang looked at him with calm eyes.

Just then, he disappeared from his original spot, leaving behind just a gust if wind.

*Bang!*

The next moment, a fist struck the elder's abdomen.

The old man's eyes widened, his body bending like a shrimp before being blasted into the ground.

*Boom!*

A huge crater ranging several meters appeared as the surrounding land trembled violently.

The Lu Family cultivators were stunned, and the Third Elder's mouth twitched slightly.

Although he had already expected Lu Yang to be powerful, seeing two Fifth Stage Spirit Awakening cultivators being suppressed so easily still caused his heart to tremble.

"Too strong..."

The two Wu Family elders struggled to stand, their faces filled with disbelief.

They had originally believed that even if Lu Yang was stronger than them, they could rely on their cooperation to force him into a difficult battle.

Even if they were defeated in the end, they could at least injure him somewhat.

But reality had completely exceeded their expectations.

There was no difficult battle; from beginning to end, they had been completely suppressed.

Lu Yang's foundation was simply too terrifying.

His Blood Qi was dense to an extent that was completely unreasonable for a newly entered Sixth Stage Spirit Awakening cultivator, and his physical body was also far stronger than theirs.

Most importantly, his combat experience was extraordinary and ruthless. Every movement was simple and direct with little to no unnecessary actions.

The two elders exchanged glances, understanding that continuing would only humiliate themselves further.

One of them gritted his teeth.

"Retreat."

The Wu Family cultivators immediately began withdrawing.

Lu Yang didn't pursue them, standing there quietly as his gaze followed the two elders until they disappeared into the distance.

At that moment, the Third Elder walked over.

"Clan brother..."

He looked at the Wu Family cultivators scurrying away, already several dozen meters away, before turning back towards Lu Yang.

"You are still just as monstrous as before."

Lu Yang laughed.

"Just a little bit of talent combined with some effort, not worth mentioning."

The Third Elder's expression became strange.

A little bit of talent?

If this was just a little bit of talent, then what were they?

He shook his head helplessly.

He suddenly understood why the Family Head had been willing to let Lu Yang handle the matter personally.

It was because he had personally fought against Lu Yang decades ago.

The Lu Family had indeed produced a monster.