Immortal-Exterminating Divine Venerable

"Uncle Lu, you are far too kind. I'm afraid I've come to trouble you again."

The Lu Family was tactful.

Naturally, Yang Xiao wouldn't be ungracious either.

With a slight smile, he stepped forward and returned the gesture.

He gave the Lu Family ample face.

Seeing Yang Xiao act this way, the members of the Lu Family were all quite satisfied.

Although thanks to Elder Long's proposal, their connection with Lu Fangliang, and the later incident involving Lu Changhe, the Lu Family's impression of Yang Xiao was excellent.

But when it came to actually pledging allegiance and becoming his Guardians...

...there were still some in the Lu Family who were unwilling.

They felt that while the Lu Family had never produced a Saint Emperor, they had inherited the legacy of one.

Moreover, they had also produced a Great Emperor.

How could they so easily go against their ancestral teachings and become the Guardians for some young kid?

This was simply too far against the clan's rules.

Therefore, seeing Yang Xiao's courteous response, everyone felt much better about the situation.

Ultimately, however, not everyone thought this way.

"I've heard that the Saint Prince once cut down the traitor Lu Changsheng, but from what I can see, the Saint Prince's cultivation has barely entered the Small Divine Ability Realm. With such strength, could you really have killed Lu Changsheng?"

And just like that, as soon as Yang Xiao entered the Lu Family Secret Realm, led by the Lu Family Master and the Elders, a voice rang out.

Yang Xiao couldn't help but frown upon hearing it.

Following the sound, he saw a young man with a rather extraordinary aura.

The man looked to be in his twenties, likely of the same generation as Lu Fangliang, but his cultivation aura had already reached the Great Divine Power Realm Third Stage Peak.

He was even a bit stronger than Lu Fangliang, who had the Golden Crow Bone and had cultivated for decades in the Northern Wilderness Sword Mansion.

Clearly, he was a genius.

And upon seeing him, Lu Fangliang's expression also changed.

His face turned grim.

At the same time, he sent a low voice transmission to Yang Xiao. "This person's name is Lu Fangxing, and he's from the Second Elder's faction. We've never gotten along. It's gotten worse recently, since I advanced to the Great Divine Power Realm and my status in the clan soared, all because of you. He can't stand the sight of me now. For him to be so provocative, he must have come prepared. I've heard the Second Elder's faction has always opposed leaving seclusion to cultivate in the outside world. I'm afraid Lu Fangxing has other backing."

Sure enough, as soon as Lu Fangliang's words fell...

...a golden-clothed elder stepped forward.

This elder's aura was no weaker than the Lu Family Master's; he was also a Tier Eight True God, a being with the title of Divine Venerable. However, he had not gone with the Lu Family Master to welcome Yang Xiao.

Instead, he only emerged after Lu Fangxing spoke out, just as the expressions of the Lu Family Master and the other Elders changed drastically.

The moment he stepped out,

the few Elders who had been about to rebuke Lu Fangxing immediately fell silent.

They all turned in unison to look at the Lu Family Master.

At this moment, the golden-clothed elder slowly began to speak. "Fang Xing, how can you be so disrespectful? Even if the Saint Prince used certain means and relied on Elder Changhe's help to kill the traitor Lu Changsheng, the fact remains, Lu Changsheng died at his hands. Elder Long, the Clan Leader, and the Elder Council have all accepted this. What do you think you're doing, speaking out now?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Yang Xiao's expression grew even more displeased.

'I may not have killed Lu Changsheng for the Lu Family's sake,'

'but I still rid them of a menace.'

'Yet, from this elder's mouth, it sounded as if I used some shameful, underhanded trick to kill off some important figure of their Lu Family.'

Yang Xiao was naturally very unhappy.

But seeing his displeasure, a smug look grew in Lu Fangxing's eyes.

He even replied pretentiously, "Great-Granduncle's lesson is correct. Fang Xing was being rash."

At this, he couldn't resist glancing at Yang Xiao and muttering, as if to himself, "And here I thought this so-called Saint Prince was so amazing. Turns out he's just in the measly Small Divine Ability Realm. Looks like the people outside are all full of hot air. The Lu Family ancestors truly had foresight; avoiding the world is the right Dao. It keeps you from getting infected with this flashy mindset, where everyone gets obsessed with grand achievements, does nothing but brag, and forgets to focus on cultivation. That would be a real disaster."

He said this in a low voice.

But who among those present couldn't hear it?

Instantly, not only Yang Xiao but also the Lu Family Master and several Elders felt their faces tighten.

They only held back out of deference to the golden-clothed elder.

After all, Lu Fangxing was just a junior.

However, just because they didn't act...

...didn't mean Yang Xiao would tolerate it.

He hadn't come here to be insulted.

"It seems this Brother Lu here feels his disposition is quite steady and looks down on us outsiders. It seems he doesn't even have any regard for me, the Saint Prince personally appointed by Human Emperor Xuanyuan. Fang Liang, tell me, if Human Emperor Xuanyuan were to hear of this, what do you think Lord Human Emperor would think?"

"Come to think of it, Lord Human Emperor is also an 'outsider.' Perhaps in the eyes of this Brother Lu, he too is just a flashy and fickle person. Isn't that right, Brother Lu?"

Yang Xiao sneered.

And as soon as he said this, not only Lu Fangxing, but even the golden-clothed elder's expression changed.

No matter how arrogant or conceited they were...

...they couldn't possibly offend Emperor Xuanyuan, the reigning Human Emperor.

Moreover, he himself was a Top-tier Emperor.

If this guy really incited him to target them...

...then even with Elder Long's protection, they would likely not be safe.

After all, although the Lu Family had produced a Great Emperor and even possessed a Saint Emperor's legacy, right now, their strongest members were merely the two Divine Kings, Elder Long and the Great Elder.

In the face of a Great Emperor, they were utterly defenseless.

Therefore, as soon as Yang Xiao spoke, Lu Fangxing became anxious and shouted, "As the Saint Prince, are these petty tricks all you know?"

"Tricks? This is my right. As the Saint Prince, I have the right to an audience with Human Emperor Xuanyuan. When the time comes, I'll just mention your name a few times. What can you do about it?"

Yang Xiao's face was full of contempt.

If this guy weren't a member of the Lu Family...

...and if the Lu Family weren't on relatively good terms with him, Yang Xiao would have slapped him long ago, or even just killed him outright.

He'd like to see if that golden-clothed elder would dare to make a move against him then.

He wasn't striking now, merely using his status to apply pressure.

He was only doing so out of respect for Lu Fangliang and the Lu Family Master.

But this guy, even after being verbally warned, still couldn't read the situation and continued to act up. More critically, the golden-clothed elder still didn't stop him.

Yang Xiao suddenly felt...

'...has my temper been a little too good lately?'

"I... I really can't do anything about it. I just think it's unfair! If not for our Lu Family's ancestral teachings forbidding us from leaving seclusion, how could the position of Saint Prince ever have fallen to you? But looking at you, it's obvious that the cultivators outside are absolute trash. Otherwise, how could they have let you steal this position?"

Hearing Yang Xiao's words, Lu Fangxing's face was full of defiance.

He looked utterly indignant.

And hearing his words,

instead of getting angry, Yang Xiao laughed. "From the looks of it, you won't be satisfied until we've had a match, will you?"

Hearing his words, Lu Fangxing also smiled.

Wasn't this the whole reason he had done so much—to make Yang Xiao fight?

To prove that he was stronger?

Now, the guy had finally taken the bait.

Lu Fangxing immediately replied, "That's right. I would very much like to ask the Saint Prince for some pointers. However, we are both people of status. Just starting a fight like this is no fun. Why don't we bet some stakes? How about we wager your position as Saint Prince? You wouldn't dare, would you?"

After speaking, his face was full of smug satisfaction.

But inwardly, he was a little nervous.

It wasn't just him; the golden-clothed elder was the same.

They watched Yang Xiao, terrified he wouldn't agree.

The Lu Family Master and the others exchanged glances, seemingly having guessed something.

Yet not a single one of them spoke up.

At this, Yang Xiao laughed once again.

'These two are actually plotting to take my position as Saint Prince. It seems they really don't take me, Yang Xiao, seriously at all. In that case, why should I give them any face?'

A thought stirred in his mind.

Yang Xiao instantly decided to agree.

He had to teach this guy who coveted his position a profound lesson!