Immortal-Exterminating Divine Venerable

"Brother Yang, look. That large Light Gate is the entrance to the True Dragon Nest, and the smaller ones are the entrances to the Flood Dragon Nests. Huh? Why is no one occupying the entrances to the three Venerable True Dragon Nests?"

Looking at the large and small Light Gates ahead, many were already occupied. But the three entrances to the Venerable True Dragon Nests—the most contested and effective ones—were strangely empty. A look of complete confusion crossed Lu Fangliang's face.

Hearing Lu Fangliang's words, Yang Xiao was also a bit confused. However, he understood the moment he appeared and several powerful, dissatisfied gazes fell upon him.

'Looks like this might have something to do with me again.'

Sure enough, the thought had barely crossed his mind.

A voice rang out, "The Saint Prince has arrived, as expected! Quick, these three Venerable True Dragon Nests were personally ordered by the Great Elder to be saved for you. Please, Saint Prince, make your selection first. Oh? Fang Liang, you're here too? After the Saint Prince has chosen, you can pick one as well."

At these words, Yang Xiao was slightly taken aback.

Lu Fangliang, beside him, was dumbfounded.

His expression became even more flustered when he saw who was speaking. He clearly never imagined he would be qualified to choose a Venerable True Dragon Nest.

"Seventh Ancestor, how could Fang Liang be worthy? How could I dare to enter a Venerable True Dragon Nest?"

Lu Fangliang hurriedly refused.

He felt he was too young and inexperienced compared to Yang Xiao. As far as he knew, the Venerable True Dragon Nests were reserved exclusively for figures of authority at Tier Five or higher. How could he dare to accept?

Although his Seventh Ancestor was a Tier Seven Divine Marquis Level family Elder, and his words were certainly not just empty courtesy, Lu Fangliang knew this was purely out of respect for Yang Xiao. If he really accepted, what would the other brothers and elders of the clan think of him?

Forget them, what would Yang Xiao think of him?

Even if they were friends, Lu Fangliang couldn't bring himself to do something that was purely taking advantage of a friend.

Seeing him like this,

The Lu Family's Seventh Elder—the man he called Seventh Ancestor—furrowed his brows slightly.

He looked towards Yang Xiao.

Clearly, just as Lu Fangliang thought, the reason he received such treatment was because he was benefiting from his connection to Yang Xiao.

As for Yang Xiao,

He didn't mind at all that Lu Fangliang was benefiting from his connection.

Unlike Fang Liang, Yang Xiao understood that while friendships were built on mutual affection, they should also involve mutual benefit. A friendship with no give-and-take rarely lasted, but a relationship built purely on benefits could hardly be called a friendship.

Of course, talking about benefits between friends could ultimately damage the relationship.

But wasn't mutual support, in essence, also a form of benefit?

So, upon hearing the Lu Family's Seventh Elder's words and seeing his gaze, Yang Xiao wanted to persuade Lu Fangliang. After all, while he was here, Fang Liang could benefit from his presence.

If he were to leave,

Such opportunities would likely become rare.

Yang Xiao certainly wouldn't allow him to miss out.

But just as Yang Xiao was about to speak, another voice rang out, "Fang Liang really knows his place! He knows how to be modest. Not bad, not bad."

Hearing this, Yang Xiao's expression changed slightly.

He looked over.

An old man was approaching with an arrogant young man in tow.

Seeing this old man, the Lu Family's Seventh Elder couldn't help but show a smile. "Ah, it's Eighth Brother. Are you here to bring Fang Cheng to soak in the Greater Yang Pool?"

"That's right, Seventh Brother. I believe I should be qualified to enter a Venerable True Dragon Nest, shouldn't I?"

The Eighth Elder smiled faintly.

His strength was no less than the Seventh Elder's; both were Tier Seven Divine Marquises, and their statuses were comparable. So, their conversation was naturally casual.

"Of course, Eighth Brother certainly has the qualifications."

The Seventh Elder said after a moment's hesitation.

Normally, if the Eighth Elder had said such a thing, he wouldn't have hesitated at all. After all, beings at Tier Seven and Above were extremely rare Elders with Real Power, even in the Lu Family.

For the Eighth Elder to want a Venerable True Dragon Nest, wouldn't that be a simple matter?

But this time, the Great Elder had given the order to save a Venerable True Dragon Nest for the Saint Prince, which is why he had hesitated.

Fortunately, though, there were three Venerable True Dragon Nests.

'Worst case, I just won't go in this time.'

The Seventh Elder thought to himself.

Meanwhile, Yang Xiao, in the distance,

Wore a faint, unreadable smile.

Because he saw the Eighth Elder inadvertently glance at Lu Fangliang, a flash of smugness in the depths of his eyes.

He knew at once.

This man would not be easy to deal with.

Sure enough.

Just as the Seventh Elder's voice fell, the Eighth Elder continued, "Then thank you very much, Seventh Brother. Fang Cheng, go on. Those three Venerable True Dragon Nests represent the three positions of Heaven, Earth, and Man. The Celestial Position is the most honorable; you cannot choose it. It should rightfully be left for the Saint Prince. Just choose the Earth position."

As soon as these words were spoken, the Seventh Elder's expression changed.

He had originally thought the Eighth Elder came to ask for a Venerable True Dragon Nest for himself, but he never expected it was for his own junior.

His expression immediately soured.

After all, he had planned to give up his own spot to do the Eighth Elder a favor.

But he never thought the man would send a mere junior in his place.

Wasn't this a slap in his own face?

If word got out that he, the great Seventh Elder, had had his Venerable True Dragon Nest "stolen" by a junior, his reputation would suffer.

However, he had just agreed in front of everyone.

It would be difficult to go back on his word now.

So, despite his indignation,

He could only swallow it.

What he expected even less, however, was that Lu Fangcheng—the arrogant young man brought by the Eighth Elder—did not follow the Eighth Elder's instructions and go directly to the Earth-position Venerable True Dragon Nest.

Instead, he shot a cold glance at Lu Fangliang and said, "A mere loser like you wants to covet a Venerable True Dragon Nest? I really don't know who gave you such audacity!"

At these words,

Lu Fangliang's already sour expression from seeing the two approach turned even uglier.

His face flushed red.

It was unclear whether from shame or anger.

But Lu Fangcheng paid him no mind, as if he regarded Lu Fangliang as nothing more than an ant.

He muttered in a low voice, "Coward!"

Then he headed toward the Earth-position Venerable True Dragon Nest.

Lu Fangliang's expression grew even more unsightly.

His hands were clenched into tight fists, a clear sign that his forbearance had reached its limit.

The Eighth Elder, seeing this scene, looked completely unperturbed, showing no intention of reprimanding him.

Only the Seventh Elder's face was grim.

He wanted to say something,

But the Eighth Elder spoke up, "Fang Cheng is just a bit hot-headed from youth. Please don't mind him, Seventh Brother."

With these words, even if the Seventh Elder wanted to blame him, there wasn't much he could say.

He just gave a cool nod.

Inwardly, he was seething with endless rage at the behavior of the Eighth Elder and Lu Fangcheng.

But he also knew.

He couldn't lose his temper right now.

Especially in front of the Saint Prince, Yang Xiao.

He couldn't argue with this fellow; otherwise, the entire Lu Family would lose face.

'Looks like I can only get this face back at a later date.'

The Seventh Elder sneered inwardly.

As for Lu Fangliang, although he sympathized with him, no elder from the Lu Family Patriarch's line was present. If he was bullied, he was bullied. Was he, the Seventh Elder, supposed to stand up for him?

But just then, at the very moment Lu Fangcheng reached the Light Gate of the Earth-position Venerable True Dragon Nest and was about to step through,

A voice rang out coolly.

Clearly, if he wasn't going to step forward, someone else naturally would!