Immortal-Exterminating Divine Venerable

"Who are you? Do you realize that spying on the Saint Prince is a capital offense?"

Seeing the man land, Lu Changhe stepped forward and shouted angrily. His aura surged, instantly suppressing his opponent and filling the man with even greater terror.

In truth, even without Lu Changhe's suppression, the lofty Golden Seal high above and the three resplendent golden Divine Dragons circling within it exerted an immense pressure on the man.

He was filled with endless regret.

'Why did I come here to spy? I never should have come seeking revenge for a descendant who wasn't even that important to me.'

'This Profound Sun Continent is simply too dangerous.'

Indeed, this was the Tier One True God from the Holy Celestial Continent who had arrived so aggressively before: Ao Fengyun, the father of Ao Tianjue.

When he had sensed the restriction vanish, he had decided to enter and seek revenge on Yang Xiao for killing his son.

However, because of the restriction, Ao Fengyun had acted discreetly, careful not to alert the one who had placed it.

But he never expected it.

When he arrived at the spot where his son had died, he saw a large group of Martial Artists retreating. From their conversations, he learned that Yang Xiao, the one who had killed his son, had entered a place called the Ascension Platform.

Apparently, he was receiving some kind of inheritance.

Ao Fengyun immediately went into hiding.

He planned to wait for Yang Xiao to emerge before striking him down.

But what he hadn't expected was...

The moment Yang Xiao appeared, he was discovered.

Moreover, Yang Xiao had attacked directly, knocking him right out of the void.

Such power was simply shocking beyond belief.

'This young man's aura is clearly only at the True Intent Peak, so how could he possibly possess the power to knock me out of the void?'

'And that's not even mentioning that inconspicuous-looking old man.'

'I hadn't paid him any mind at all before, but now that he's revealed his aura... he's actually a Tier Three True God.'

At this moment, Ao Fengyun was filled with bitter regret.

In his heart, he was also viciously cursing his long-dead son, Ao Tianjue.

Just as he was trying to figure out how to explain his presence and resolve this grudge...

Yang Xiao spoke.

"What? You don't want to talk? Then die!"

With that said, Yang Xiao gave Ao Fengyun no further chance. He controlled the Nine Dragon Celestial Sealing Stamp and brought it crashing down once more.

Having become the Human Race's Common Lord on the Profound Sun Continent, Yang Xiao's strength had greatly increased.

A full-power strike from him now was nearly on par with that of a Tier Three True God.

How could a mere Tier One True God like Ao Fengyun possibly be his match?

With a single strike of the seal...

...his Divine Body was shattered and his soul was utterly obliterated.

He didn't even have the chance to beg for mercy.

Lu Changhe's heart jolted as he witnessed the scene.

A strike like that posed a great threat even to him.

'I originally thought I could repay the favor I owed by serving Yang Xiao as my master. But now, it's clear the Saint Prince's power is so terrifying... it makes no difference whether I'm here to help or not.'

He instantly cast aside what little pride he had left.

He adopted an even more humble posture.

"Elder Lu, thank you for standing guard for me here."

Yang Xiao waved his hand casually, recalling the Nine Dragon Celestial Sealing Stamp. He was extremely satisfied with the Divine Soldier's might and was also genuinely grateful to Lu Changhe for protecting him.

Lu Changhe, however, was startled. He replied with the utmost respect, "You jest, Saint Prince. This is simply my duty. Besides, you have shown me a kindness as vast as a mountain; I can only serve you as a humble servant. If Your Highness continues to be so courteous, I will not know how to act."

Hearing these words, Yang Xiao felt genuinely helpless.

He still had a very good impression of the Lu Family.

So, even though Lu Changhe had previously sworn to serve him as a servant, he hadn't taken it too seriously, thinking they were just words.

'But now it seems this Lu Family elder is quite stubborn.'

'Forget it. With my current status, accepting a Tier Three True God as a servant isn't an insult to him. Since he insists, I'll just have to compensate him generously in the future and help him advance even further.'

With that thought, Yang Xiao stopped trying to persuade him. Instead, he frowned and pointed at the remains of Ao Fengyun—whose Divine Body had been shattered and Divine Soul annihilated by the Nine Dragon Celestial Sealing Stamp—and asked, "Elder Lu, can you tell what this man's origins are?"

"Saint Prince, please stop calling me Elder. Just call me Changhe. As for this person who was spying on us, I believe he is likely not from our Profound Sun Continent," Lu Changhe said.

"Not from the Profound Sun Continent?"

"That's right. Aside from my Lu Family, there are no other True Gods left on the Profound Sun Continent. Elder Long has verified this many times; there's no room for error. Judging by his aura, he didn't break through recently, either. He must have become a True God at least a thousand years ago. He is clearly not from the Profound Sun Continent. I'm afraid he comes from an Outer Continent," Lu Changhe explained seriously.

Hearing this, Yang Xiao pondered for a moment before speaking. "Then I wonder, Elder Lu... er, Elder Changhe, do you happen to know where he came from specifically?"

Regarding Yang Xiao's form of address, Lu Changhe felt a bit helpless.

But from the look of it, he clearly wasn't going to drop the title "Elder."

So, he could only accept it.

He said, "There are three continents closest to our Profound Sun Continent. The most powerful of them is, without a doubt, the Holy Celestial Continent. Previously, Your Highness killed a young man with the surname Ao who claimed to be from there. I imagine this man must also be from the Holy Celestial Continent."

"I agree, I also think he's from the Holy Celestial Continent. I just don't know much about it, other than it seems to have a Divine King named Ao Shengtian. I wonder, Elder Changhe, do you know more?"

Hearing this, Lu Changhe smiled with a touch of pride. "Rest assured, Your Highness. A short while ago, Elder Long sent word that the entire Lu Family will give its full support to Your Highness's ascension to the Human Emperor Position. So, it doesn't matter whether this man was connected to the Divine King of the Holy Celestial Continent. Even if he was, so what? With Elder Long presiding over the Profound Sun Continent, that Divine King wouldn't stand a chance even if he came here himself."

When Yang Xiao heard this, he nodded.

At the same time, he felt even more grateful to Elder Long.

This elder, who appeared so strict, had actually helped him time and time again. His words might be harsh, but his actions were truly heartwarming.

From their first meeting in the Rising Dragon Tower, to giving him the Token, to sending the Lu Family to assist him, and now this unwavering support... even if the Lu Family's own interests were inevitably a factor, Yang Xiao was still deeply indebted to him for it.

"Then I will have to trouble you, Elder Changhe, to thank Elder Long on my behalf. In the future, if I, Yang Xiao, can truly become a Human Emperor, the Lu Family will be my first Guardian Family. We will share all fortunes and misfortunes. I will not go back on my word!" Yang Xiao promised.

Lu Changhe was overjoyed. He dropped to his knees and kowtowed, his voice ringing out, "On behalf of the Lu Family, I, Lu Changhe, accept your immense grace, Saint Prince! In the future, as long as Your Highness does not forsake the Lu Family, the Lu Family shall never forsake you!"

Hearing this, Yang Xiao smiled.

Lu Changhe also smiled.

They both knew that from this moment on, Yang Xiao and the Lu Family had forged an alliance.

An unbreakable one.

What they didn't know was that the Tier One True God whom Yang Xiao had just casually crushed to death was about to turn the Holy Celestial Continent, an immeasurable distance away...

...completely upside down.

Because Ao Fengyun—the husband of the Divine King's most beloved daughter, Eldest Princess Ao Yuhua, and the good-for-nothing Prince Consort of the Holy Celestial Continent—was dead!