Immortal-Exterminating Divine Venerable

”The Eighth Elder… actually lost!”

A soft sigh was heard.

Everyone was silent.

Outside the No-fly Zone, almost no one had expected this.

The two fists—one large, one small—had collided with overwhelming momentum. In the end, however, it was the larger fist that instantly crumbled.

Smashed by the smaller fist, the golden flesh of the Divine Body disintegrated inch by inch, scattering into specks of light and shredded meat. Ultimately, even Lu Tiansheng’s enormous, thirty-meter-tall frame was blasted apart until only half of it remained.

An entire half of his Divine Body had simply disintegrated.

And this was the result of just one seemingly casual punch from the clone.

It was simply…

”Too terrifying! This clone of the Saint Prince is just too powerful!”

After a long moment, someone finally sighed.

It was the Seventh Elder.

He was one of the people most familiar with the dispute between the Eighth Elder and Yang Xiao. Yet, just moments before, he had been convinced that Yang Xiao was no match for the Eighth Elder.

Trapped within the No-fly Zone, his defeat was certain.

There was no way to even save him.

But now…

Reality had shown everyone that Yang Xiao had not lost.

The one who lost was Lu Tiansheng.

The Eighth Elder they had all been so certain would win.

It was hard not to feel a sense of melancholy.

’He actually won. It seems I wasn’t mistaken about this boy after all.’

Only Second Elder Lu’s Heart Spirit stirred with excitement after his initial shock.

If his previous assessment of Yang Xiao was merely speculation…

Then now…

It seemed he had guessed correctly.

Because this little fellow—no, the Saint Prince—was even stronger and had even greater potential than he had guessed. In fact, with his current strength, he might not be much weaker than the Second Elder himself.

Involuntarily, Second Elder Lu’s gaze shifted to Lu Fangliang.

This junior.

He was not from the Second Elder’s direct lineage. Originally, Second Elder Lu, Lu Tianyun, had been very displeased with him, especially since his own descendant, the deceased Lu Fangxing, had always competed fiercely with Lu Fangliang.

Even more fiercely than Lu Fangcheng.

After all, Lu Fangxing and Lu Fangliang were closer in age. Lu Fangcheng was much older, so although he had often targeted Lu Fangliang, he never truly considered him a rival.

It was Lu Fangxing, instead, who competed intensely with Lu Fangliang.

On top of that, the Patriarch’s faction and the Second Elder’s faction had always had a great deal of friction.

So, it was only natural that Lu Tianyun was quite displeased with Lu Fangliang.

But now…

Because of Yang Xiao.

He actually gave a gentle smile to Lu Fangliang, whose expression had shifted from stunned shock to ecstatic joy.

”Fang Liang, my boy, I have heard that the Golden Crow Skeleton you possess was a gift from the Saint Prince. Is that correct?”

As soon as these words were spoken,

they immediately drew the attention of many.

Including the Lu Family Master.

There was confusion on their faces.

But no one said anything, because the words carried no obvious malice.

So, despite his confusion, Lu Fangliang still responded.

Moreover, he showed Second Elder Lu Tianyun the proper respect.

”Second Elder, that is indeed the case.”

Lu Tianyun nodded in satisfaction, reached out, and gently patted Lu Fangliang’s shoulder. He spoke encouragingly, ”Meeting the Saint Prince is likely the greatest fortune of your life. I hope you will cherish it. As for your Dao Body, don’t worry. Our Lu Family values geniuses above all else. You have achieved a Dao Body, which makes you a genius. We won’t look down on you because of anyone’s slander. Rest assured!”

The moment he said this,

Lu Fangliang was stunned.

’What’s going on?’

It wasn’t just him; even the Lu Family Master was somewhat taken aback.

After all, his faction and the Second Elder’s faction had always been locked in a fierce power struggle. Now that Lu Fangliang possessed a Dao Body, the Patriarch had assumed the Second Elder’s faction would stop at nothing to suppress him and prevent him from becoming the clan’s top-priority genius.

But he never expected…

That he would say such a thing.

Even the worldly and experienced Lu Family Master was at a loss.

To say nothing of Lu Fangliang.

But out of politeness, he still hurriedly thanked Lu Tianyun.

In response, Lu Tianyun said no more. With a slight smile, he turned his gaze back to the No-fly Zone.

Seeing this,

the Lu Family Master instantly fell into thought.

Lu Fangliang pondered it for a moment, but couldn’t figure it out at all. Deciding to just drop it, he also turned his attention back to the No-fly Zone.

「At this moment.」

Inside the No-fly Zone, Yang Xiao remained as calm as ever.

The Emperor’s True Body still stood guard before him.

But Lu Tiansheng, who had been full of confidence and smugness just moments before, now wore a look of utter shock and disbelief.

His enormous eyes stared at Yang Xiao.

And a faint trace of fear began to stir in his heart.

”Now, do you still want to crush me under your foot?”

Yang Xiao said lightly.

”I…”

Lu Tiansheng was at a loss for words.

He had already used his full strength, but he never expected this to be the result.

Ever the crafty old fox,

he couldn’t help but think of retreating.

The moment that expression appeared, Yang Xiao saw it.

His brow furrowed slightly.

’He actually wants to sue for peace?’

The moment this thought arose,

he sneered. ’He didn’t want peace before, but now that he sees I can defeat him, he wants to call a truce?

Could things really be that easy?’

Sure enough, in the blink of an eye, Lu Tiansheng’s enormous figure shrank back to its normal size. At the same time, the damage to his body vanished completely.

His aura, however, was noticeably weaker.

Looking at Yang Xiao, he said with a sycophantic grin, ”Saint Prince, there’s really no great enmity between us, is there?”

”No great enmity?”

Yang Xiao laughed.

”Weren’t you just acting all arrogant? Insisting you were going to crush me under your foot? Fine. Since you want to sue for peace, then for the Lu Family’s sake, I’ll give you a chance. Kneel down obediently right now and let me step on you! Otherwise, my next punch won’t be aimed at your fist, but at your head!”

When these words were spoken, Lu Tiansheng’s expression changed drastically.

He roared, ”Yang Xiao, don’t push it! Do you really think I’m afraid of you?”

”Oh, so you don’t want peace? Even better. I’ll just beat you into submission! I’ll come step on you myself!”

Yang Xiao snorted coldly.

The Emperor’s True Body instantly shot forward.

This time, instead of a fist, it simply brought its foot down in a brazen stomp.

It was aimed right at him.

As if it wouldn’t be satisfied until it had truly crushed him underfoot.

Watching this, Lu Tiansheng’s face flushed crimson.

But when he remembered the earlier scene…

Ultimately, he actually didn’t dodge, allowing Yang Xiao’s foot to stomp him down onto the ground.

”Saint Prince, you should be satisfied now, right?”

Lu Tiansheng transmitted his voice secretly.

He hadn’t really tried to dodge just now.

Yang Xiao had found it strange, but upon hearing this, he immediately understood.

’This treacherous bastard… he’s putting on a show. This way, he doesn’t lose face, but still lets me get what I want. The people outside will probably think I overpowered him and forcibly stomped on his face.’

Yang Xiao sneered.

He glanced at Lu Tiansheng’s fawning expression.

But inside, his killing intent blazed.

Anyone else, after this guy had gone this far, would have probably felt they had vented their anger. Considering the Lu Family’s dignity, they would have likely backed down.

But him?

He couldn’t.

When this old bastard was slandering and insulting him in every way possible, he had already made up his mind.

He would kill this scoundrel.

Now, after a mere plea for mercy…

’How could I possibly let him go?’