“Oh?” Lu Xuan regarded the voluptuous, stunningly beautiful woman with an air of utter nonchalance. Was she truly remorseful? He harbored a healthy dose of skepticism, but what he truly wanted was Yao Liuli's attitude of repentance.
With a soft thud, Ye Changfeng dropped to his knees beside her. “White God,” he choked out, “I, too, am guilty! I have committed the Sin of Arrogance!”
The Sin of Arrogance! For too long, with Ye Chen's meteoric rise and their family's allegiance to Empress Fuyao, the Ye Family had grown puffed up with pride. Some even dared to suggest severing ties with the Fuyao Dynasty! After all, both Ye Chen and Ji Fuyao were Lu Xuan's disciples; they were no slouches. The Ye Family had truly lost their way, even believing Lu Xuan's assistance was their due. Now, Ye Changfeng understood. The Ye Family's current standing was entirely thanks to his son, Chen'er, being Peak Master Lu's disciple. A look of profound regret etched itself onto his face.
In that moment, both Yao Liuli and Ye Changfeng pleaded desperately for Lu Xuan's mercy. Yao Feng Old Ancestor instantly tensed, his gaze fixed on the White Robe Supreme. All eyes in the Yao Family turned to Lu Xuan. Would he fight, or would he simply depart?
Just then, Lu Xuan offered a faint smile. “Enough. Rise. How could I possibly allow my good disciples to come to harm?”
Beside Yao Feng Old Ancestor, a grey-robed elder sneered, “White Robe Supreme, have you truly considered this?”
Lu Xuan's brow furrowed slightly. “Did I give you permission to speak?” He raised a hand and swept it, unleashing a Divine Radiance that streaked across the void like a falling star river, piercing the very clouds.
Whoosh! It was impossibly fast, like a bolt of lightning. Before the grey-robed elder could even react, the Divine Radiance slammed into him. His face contorted in terror as he shrieked at Yao Feng Old Ancestor, “Yao Feng, save me!”
Yao Feng Old Ancestor instinctively recoiled, putting distance between himself and the grey-robed elder! Boom! The elder's body simply detonated, a spray of blood erupting into the air. Instant kill!
The Yao Family members were utterly dumbfounded! The White Robe Supreme remained as brutal as ever!
At that very moment, the Hunchbacked Old Man, who had Ji Fuyao and Ye Chen captive, snarled, his hand poised to strike them down. “White Robe Supreme, retreat! Or I'll kill these two precious disciples of yours!”
Ye Chen's lips curved into a slight smirk. “You seek death!” Ji Fuyao's exquisitely beautiful face remained utterly serene. She let out a soft chuckle but said nothing.
The Hunchbacked Old Man froze for a split second, astonished that Ji Fuyao and Ye Chen showed no fear. His face twisted into a savage grimace, and he slammed his palm down towards their heads. Terrifying power, like an ocean unleashed, swept across the sky, illuminating the void. This was a genuine killing blow!
Yao Liuli shrieked in terror. “White God, quickly, save Chen'er!”
Lu Xuan, utterly unconcerned, activated Spatial Array Patterns. His speed was so immense that everyone around him seemed to freeze in time. He instantly teleported Ye Chen and Ji Fuyao to Xuanji Holy Lord's side, taking their place himself. The maneuver was incredibly swift, completely unnoticed by anyone.
Boom! The Hunchbacked Old Man's palm strike landed directly above Lu Xuan's head, transforming into a towering torrent of power that completely engulfed him.
Witnessing this, everyone froze. Had Ye Chen and Ji Fuyao truly died just like that? Yao Liuli's body collapsed to the ground, her eyes red, as she repeatedly pounded her chest with her fists. “Chen'er, it's all your mother's fault!” she wailed. “Your mother failed you… I truly am a stupid pig! Why was I so hypocritical before? I've killed you!”
But swiftly, someone pointed towards Xuanji Holy Lord and cried out in astonishment, “Ye Chen and Ji Fuyao aren't dead!” Everyone was dumbfounded. The figure standing before the Hunchbacked Old Man was the White Robe Supreme! How had he done it?
Moments later, as the dust settled, Lu Xuan's white robe remained pristine, not a speck of dirt marring it. A faint smile played on his lips as he calmly regarded the Hunchbacked Old Man.
“You…” The Hunchbacked Old Man's scalp tingled with dread. He spun around, intent on fleeing. But from Lu Xuan's body, a Divine Radiance shot forth.
Swoosh! The Hunchbacked Old Man's body instantly exploded in the void, transforming into a bloody mist. He was deader than dead.
Yao Liuli abruptly ceased her weeping, a joyous laugh bubbling up. “Chen'er is fine, Chen'er is fine!” Ye Changfeng clenched his fists, his heart finally settling. “Peak Master Lu was bound to act.”
In the distance, Yao Feng Old Ancestor's face turned incredibly ugly, as if he'd swallowed ten pounds of excrement. “You seek death! Summon the Ancestor!” He immediately decided to summon his Ancestor. He knew he was no match for the White Robe Supreme!
Yao Feng Old Ancestor's hands flashed with Spirit Arts, sending endless brilliant Dao patterns streaking towards the Yao Family's ancestral land. Soon, the boundless mountain range where the ancestral land lay lit up, its lush green transforming into a horrifying blood-red. A terrifying aura, incredibly violent yet imbued with ancient vicissitude, awakened within the Yao Family's ancestral land.
Yao Feng Old Ancestor, however, turned and tore through space, preparing to leave. This was no place to linger! He'd leave the battle to Ancestor Yao Chen and the others!
“Did I say you could leave?” Lu Xuan said blandly.
Yao Feng Old Ancestor's face twisted into a grimace. His hands shifted through Spirit Arts, directly summoning the Yao Family's treasured artifact, the Fire Refining Furnace. This was one of the Yao Family's few Three-rotation Quasi-Dao Supreme tier treasures, originating from the Bronze Ancient Palace!
Boom! From the depths of the void, a colossal furnace suddenly expanded. Crimson power surged from within, transforming into a blood-red torrent that swelled in the void. Endless Dao patterns were inscribed upon it, and faint Rule Power emanated, completely at odds with the Yao Family's own Heaven and Earth Power. This was a World-Outside Spirit Weapon.
In a breath, the Fire Refining Furnace grew as vast as a mountain range, blotting out the sky. Wherever it passed, an boundless sea of spirit fire surged, capable of burning the heavens and boiling oceans, its momentum devouring all. This was the power of a Three-rotation Quasi-Dao Supreme!
Yao Feng Old Ancestor cackled maniacally. “Our family's supreme treasure, the Fire Refining Furnace, can not only refine medicine, but also people! White Robe Supreme! Just wait for death!” In an instant, the Fire Refining Furnace, carrying an overwhelming momentum, bore down on Lu Xuan, intent on refining him directly!
Lu Xuan activated his Insight Eye, thoroughly examining the Fire Refining Furnace inside and out. He then spoke with a casual air. “Not a bad furnace. Ye Chen can have it.”
Hearing this, Yao Feng Old Ancestor scoffed. “You wish! Dream on!”
The Fire Refining Furnace, like a fiery star, plummeted towards Lu Xuan. Yet, Lu Xuan remained utterly unmoving, as calm as an ancient god. Everyone was stunned. Had the White Robe Supreme given up resisting?
The Fire Refining Furnace accelerated, falling faster and faster! Ten thousand zhang! Five thousand zhang! …One thousand zhang! Finally, Lu Xuan extended a single finger, shimmering with brilliant Divine Radiance, and effortlessly, lightly, held the Fire Refining Furnace aloft.
The overwhelming momentum of the Fire Refining Furnace instantly vanished, completely dissipating! And Lu Xuan hadn't even stirred! Nothing had happened!
Yao Feng Old Ancestor and the others were utterly petrified. How was this possible?! A single finger suppressing a Three-rotation Quasi-Dao Supreme tier Spirit Weapon! This was the Yao Family's most treasured artifact! Yet, it had been suppressed by Lu Xuan with just one finger?
Yao Feng spun around, desperate to escape, screaming, “Ancestor, save me!”