Immortal-Exterminating Divine Venerable

"The Saint Prince is correct. The title of Saint Prince is more noble than even that of a Human Emperor's Son. The mere chance to soak in the Greater Yang Pool once is far from enough. Fangxing, since you wish to duel the Saint Prince, you ought to show some real sincerity. Otherwise, others will surely laugh at our Lu Family for being rude, ignorant, and arrogant."

As this figure appeared, a calm voice drifted over.

Lu Fangxing's face fell instantly.

The other Lu Family Elders also looked grim, but they didn't dare utter a single word of protest.

Even beings like the Lu Family Patriarch and Second Elder, Tier Eight True Gods with the title of Divine Venerable, were no exception.

Clearly, the newcomer's status was far from ordinary.

"Brother Yang, that is our Lu Family's Great Elder. He has always been fair and just in his dealings. For him to speak now clearly means he intends to oversee this wager. Lu Fangxing is about to lose big time," Lu Fangliang secretly transmitted.

His expression relaxed.

Hearing this, Yang Xiao felt somewhat relieved.

Yang Xiao thought, 'So the Lu Family does have someone sensible and discerning after all. Otherwise, even with Elder Long and Fangliang, I wouldn't have been able to trust them.'

Meanwhile, the Second Elder and the others felt their hearts fill with apprehension.

Especially Lu Fangxing. Moments ago he had been so arrogant, but now he was like a criminal awaiting judgment, his head bowed, not daring to utter a word.

With the Second Elder's backing, he could afford to be disrespectful to the Lu Family Patriarch, even ignoring him completely.

But the Great Elder was different.

He was, aside from Elder Long, the most powerful being in the Lu Family—a Supreme Divine King.

He could crush both the Lu Family Patriarch and the Second Elder combined with a single finger.

How could Lu Fangxing possibly dare to act out of line?

"Judging by your expressions, did you really intend to trade one chance in the Greater Yang Pool for the title of Saint Prince? Fangxing, Second Brother, you've greatly disappointed me. Very well. Since you are unwilling to show any sincerity, I will make the decision for you!"

At these words, a sense of foreboding washed over the Second Elder and the others.

And just as they feared, the Lu Family's Great Elder turned to Yang Xiao and spoke. "Your Highness, the Saint Prince, your title is indeed noble, but our Lu Family's Greater Yang Pool is a source of great fortune. That being said, I will take charge for this junior, Lu Fangxing. I will wager all three of his chances to enter the Greater Yang Pool. Furthermore, I will add the right to peruse all of our clan's secret codices, and all the resources the clan had originally allocated to cultivate him to the rank of Tier Eight True God. I will add all of that to the pot. Because if he loses, I will cripple his cultivation and expel him from the Lu Family, so he'll have no use for these things anyway. What do you say, Your Highness? Are you satisfied with these stakes?"

At his words, Yang Xiao smiled.

He thought, 'The Lu Family really does have sensible people. This is clearly a direct attempt to get on my good side.'

He was very satisfied with this Great Elder of the Lu Family.

But Lu Fangxing's expression turned ghastly.

Originally, when he first heard that Yang Xiao, the Saint Prince, was coming, he had only intended to taunt him a little and cause him some embarrassment. Given his status as part of the Lu Family's Direct Lineage, he felt he had the right to do so, even to a Saint Prince.

After all, Yang Xiao had previously interacted with Lu Fangliang as a peer. He felt that his own standing was much higher than Lu Fangliang's.

But upon seeing that this Saint Prince's cultivation was merely at the Small Divine Ability Realm, he couldn't help but get other ideas. He discussed it with his great-grandfather, and immediately received the Second Elder's approval.

And that's what led to the earlier provocation and wager.

He originally felt that with his great-grandfather's backing, even just offering one chance in the Greater Yang Pool was enough. Even if Yang Xiao was unwilling, what could he do?

Could he actually force his hand?

That way, if he won, he would obtain the title of Saint Prince and might even catch the eye of Human Emperor Xuanyuan.

Even if he lost, it would only be a single chance to enter the Greater Yang Pool. With the Second Elder backing him, why would he worry about getting it back in the future?

But now, the Great Elder had appeared.

And the first thing he did upon opening his mouth was to scold him.

Then, he put everything Lu Fangxing owned on the line.

Lu Fangxing's mood instantly plummeted.

He even felt a little apprehensive.

Because if he lost...

He would be left with nothing. Listening to the Great Elder, it seemed even his cultivation and his status within the Lu Family's Direct Lineage would be stripped away, leaving him a mere commoner.

What was he supposed to do?

Instinctively, Lu Fangxing looked toward his strongest backer, the Second Elder.

But right now, the Second Elder's expression was also extremely grim.

In the Lu Family, his word carried immense weight, no less than the Patriarch's. After all, the world of the Martial Dao revered strength, and since he was no weaker than the Lu Family Patriarch, his influence was naturally just as great.

But by the same token, compared to the number one person in the Lu Family, the Great Elder, he was far inferior.

If not for the Great Elder's perennial indifference to clan affairs, neither he, the Second Elder, nor even the Lu Family Patriarch would have had any say in the clan.

Even if the Great Elder wanted to act like Ao Shengtian from the Holy Celestial Continent, becoming the Dominator of the Lu Family Secret Realm and ruling with absolute authority, it's likely no one would have objected.

Now, he had stepped forward.

And he was siding with that outsider, Yang Xiao.

Second Elder Lu was displeased, but there was nothing he could do.

However, when he saw his most prized descendant, Lu Fangxing, looking at him with such expectation, he couldn't help but speak up. "Great Elder, this... this seems a bit inappropriate, don't you think?"

"Inappropriate? Hmm, you're right, it's still not enough. How about this, Second Brother. Lu Fangxing is your descendant, and it seems you supported this matter. Since that's the case, why don't you contribute something as well. That's right, I remember you have a Greater Yang King Fruit. That's quite a nice Divine Medicine. Adding that should be about right."

"This..."

Second Elder Lu was aghast.

"What? Do you still think it's inappropriate?"

The Great Elder gave him a cold glance.

Instantly, a chill ran through Second Elder Lu's heart, and he didn't dare say any more.

Seeing that he had fallen silent, the Lu Family's Great Elder then turned to Yang Xiao and smiled slightly. "I wonder, Your Highness the Saint Prince, are you satisfied with the stakes now?"

"Satisfied. Of course, I'm satisfied. The Lu Family's Great Elder is truly just. I, Yang Xiao, will state this plainly: after this battle, as long as you, Great Elder, preside over the Lu Family, I will be its staunchest ally!"

As soon as these words were spoken, a trace of disdain flashed in Second Elder Lu's eyes.

Although he was stung by the Great Elder's decision to help Yang Xiao instead of his own family, he still believed deep down that Yang Xiao was no match for his descendant, Lu Fangxing.

He mostly just felt frustrated and wronged.

He hadn't lost hope.

Hearing Yang Xiao's declaration now, he felt the man was just talking big, completely oblivious to his own station. 'How dare he put himself on the same level as the Great Elder? And to speak of an alliance... He really thinks too highly of himself.'

But when the Lu Family's Great Elder heard this, he let out a hearty, satisfied laugh.

"As expected of His Highness, the Saint Prince. In that case, I shall personally act as the referee for this wager. What do you think, Saint Prince?"

"Excellent!"

Yang Xiao smiled faintly.

He took a step forward.

He looked at Lu Fangxing and beckoned with his finger.

"Come and fight, you junior of the Lu Family!"

Seeing this contemptuous look and attitude, Lu Fangxing could no longer hold back.

In a flash, he lunged at Yang Xiao.

'I'll teach this arrogant fellow a lesson he won't forget!'