Immortal-Exterminating Divine Venerable

”Damn it! That kid actually... formed a Dao Body!”

Seeing that figure, Lu Tiansheng’s expression turned exceptionally foul.

The same was true for Lu Fangcheng behind him.

Their eyes were fixed on the last person to emerge, filled with astonishment.

That’s right. He had emerged even later than Yang Xiao, making him the very last one out.

It was none other than Lu Fangliang, from the Earth Position Supreme True Dragon Nest.

Of the three great Supreme True Dragon Nests, Seventh Elder Lu Tianfeng of the Human Position Supreme True Dragon Nest had already emerged long ago, even earlier than some from the ordinary True Dragon Nests.

Yang Xiao was the second to last.

While Lu Fangliang was the very last.

However, before this, even though many knew he had entered the Earth Position Supreme True Dragon Nest, no one had paid him any mind.

After all, while Lu Fangliang’s talent was decent, it was far from extraordinary. Besides, his cultivation was still too low—merely the Peak of the Third Level of the Great Divine Power Realm. The Tier Seven True God Elders had paid him no mind at all.

But now, things were different.

Possessing a Dao Body, even if it was just a Low-grade Dao Body, was enough to make anyone take him seriously.

Especially since Lu Fangliang was so young. Moreover, their Lu Family’s Greater Yang Body could be advanced with the power of the Greater Yang Pool and the Greater Yang King Fruit.

How could he not attract attention?

”A Dao Body? This kid’s not bad at all. It wasn’t a waste for me to help him integrate the Golden Crow Skeleton back then.”

Sensing the aura emanating from Lu Fangliang, Yang Xiao couldn’t help but smile.

He could also sense that Lu Fangliang was different now. He had achieved a Dao Body. Although it wasn’t a pure Greater Yang Dao Body, it was still extraordinary. Moreover, the Golden Crow Skeleton within him had clearly been activated, and faint traces of Golden Crow blood had already merged into his own bloodline.

It was almost as if he’d been completely reborn.

”Brother Yang, I really have to thank you this time.”

The moment he walked out, Lu Fangliang was extremely excited. Seeing Yang Xiao, he immediately went forward, bowing to thank him.

Even though they were friends.

But this time, the fortune he had received was simply too great. Not only had his constitution been elevated to the level of a Dao Body and his Talent Divine Techniques undergone a massive change, but to his utter surprise, his very bloodline had been reformed, and he had even obtained the Golden Crow Race’s Innate Secret Technique.

This was no less than receiving the inheritance of a Top-tier Divine King.

How could Lu Fangliang not be filled with gratitude?

”This is all your own good fortune. No need to thank me like this. Besides, between friends like us, what need is there for such formalities?”

Yang Xiao smiled faintly.

If Lu Fangliang hadn’t brought him into the Lu Family and helped him obtain the Greater Yang Secret Pattern, he never would have made it this far. At the very least, he wouldn’t have been able to enter the Nine Nether Earth Rift, and naturally, he wouldn’t have obtained Human Emperor Xuanyuan’s Sword Intent, which allowed him to forge his own path in the Sword Dao. Not to mention, everything that followed was related to that one event.

Even the Emperor’s True Body he had just achieved was a result of this.

If he were to really count it all up, the benefits he had gained from his friendship with Lu Fangliang were far greater than what he had given in return.

Others might not know, but Yang Xiao himself was perfectly clear on this.

”You’re right. Between friends, what need is there for such formalities?”

Lu Fangliang smiled.

However, seeing him smile so happily, some people’s expressions darkened even further.

Lu Family Eighth Elder, Lu Tiansheng.

And his grandson, Lu Fangcheng. At this moment, fire was practically shooting from his eyes.

Forbearance?

Composure?

At this very moment, his heart was filled with nothing but jealousy.

He wished he could go forward and kill Lu Fangliang right then and there.

If not for the last shred of sanity he had left, he probably would have gone mad.

As for the others, including the Second Elder, after the initial shock of seeing Lu Fangliang’s current state, their faces lit up with joy.

This was a Dao Body!

The hope of the Lu Family!

In an instant, many of the Lu Family higher-ups, who had been displeased with Lu Fangliang because of Yang Xiao, changed their minds.

It reached the point where they began to reconsider whether they should continue to cooperate with the Eighth Elder in suppressing Saint Prince Yang Xiao.

Sensing this, Lu Tiansheng’s heart tightened.

No longer caring about anything else, he stepped forward and spoke.

”Everyone is out now? I imagine you all know that our Lu Family’s internal Grand Competition is next. This time, it’s a bit special. As everyone can see, the Saint Prince is also here with our Lu Family. I wonder, would the Lu Family be fortunate enough to invite the Saint Prince to participate in this competition with us?”

Lu Tiansheng said with a smile, looking at Yang Xiao.

He appeared quite amiable at the moment.

As if he didn’t have any conflict with Yang Xiao at all.

However, the more he acted this way, the more it was clear he had ill intentions.

”Brother Yang, you can’t agree to this so easily.”

Lu Fangliang sent a Secret Sound Transmission.

However, he was only in the Great Divine Power Realm. For Lu Tiansheng, who was deliberately listening for it, intercepting his transmission was a trivial matter.

Therefore, before Yang Xiao could even respond, he spoke up with a smile, ”Oh? Grandson Fang Liang doesn’t want the Saint Prince to participate? I suppose that makes sense. After entering the Earth Position Supreme True Dragon Nest and achieving a Dao Body, you naturally wouldn’t want the Saint Prince to steal your thunder...”

”You!”

Lu Fangliang’s expression changed in an instant.

He never imagined that Lu Tiansheng, an elder, would not only intercept his transmission but also announce it publicly. What was even more despicable was that he was trying to sow discord between him and Yang Xiao.

Utterly despicable.

So, even though he was extremely respectful of his elders, at this moment, he could barely contain his anger.

He pointed at Lu Tiansheng, his eyes filled with fury.

”Tsk tsk, you’ve just achieved a Dao Body, and already you’ve stopped showing us elders any respect? Grandson Fang Liang, are you trying to follow in the footsteps of that rebel, Lu Changsheng?”

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone’s expression changed.

That was a heavy accusation.

So heavy that even Lu Fangliang, despite having formed a Dao Body, would have trouble bearing it.

Because Lu Changsheng was a scar on the Lu Family; to pick at it was to cause pain for everyone. Especially since Lu Changsheng had also achieved a Dao Body at such a young age.

He had been seen as the hope of the entire Lu Family.

Now that Lu Fangliang had become a Dao Body, he would inevitably attract the attention of the higher-ups.

Perhaps, like Lu Changsheng before him, he would be cultivated with the full resources of the clan.

But after what Lu Tiansheng said, some people would naturally be on their guard. If anyone truly started to believe that Lu Fangliang was the same as him.

Then, even though Lu Fangliang had become a Dao Body, not only would he fail to receive the attention he deserved, he would be guarded against instead.

His treatment might even be worse than before.

From this point alone, one could see how truly sinister Lu Tiansheng was.

And at this moment, Lu Fangliang couldn’t refute him.

After all, Lu Tiansheng was hiding behind his status as an elder.

The more he spoke, the more mistakes he would make.

He could only let himself be slandered.

Otherwise, if the impression of being disrespectful to an elder was solidified,

Lu Fangliang would truly be in a miserable position.

He could only shut his mouth and say nothing.

Seeing this, Lu Tiansheng’s eyes filled with smug satisfaction.

But just then,

a figure stepped forward.

He stood in front of Lu Fangliang, meeting Lu Tiansheng’s gaze.

It was Yang Xiao.

With things having developed to this point, he had to step up.

Otherwise, if he let this old dog continue to use this as a pretext to cause trouble, it would be extremely disadvantageous for Lu Fangliang.

That was not something Yang Xiao wanted to see.

’As for this fellow wanting me to participate in the Grand Competition, I know what he’s up to.’ he thought.

’Since he wants me to join, then I’ll play along. So what? It would be best if that old dog entered the ring himself. Then, I can test the might of my Emperor’s True Body!’

Yang Xiao sneered coldly.

When facing this sinister man who loved to spout nonsense,

he already had a plan.