Unifying the Cloud Dream Mountain Range, Ancestor Lu's Monstrous Might!

"It's over..." Shanyang Gate's mountain-protecting array collapsed. Innumerable disciples stared blankly as three Great Daos descended from the void. Fast. It was simply too fast. So fast that none of them had time to react. Those three Great Daos blotted out the sky and sun; with their meager speed, how could they possibly escape? It was impossible. Everyone within the mountain gate was encompassed by the reach of the three Great Daos. "No—!" The Great Saint of Shanyang Gate roared in fury. He threw everything on the line, channeling the entirety of his spirit, energy, and vitality into his own Great Dao. Instantly, his Dao blazed with brilliant radiance. Yet with merely a single collision— When it clashed against Lu Changsheng's Eternal Sword Dao— A crisp crack rang out. With just that single impact, the Shanyang Gate Great Saint's Great Dao shattered. "Fellow Daoist, stay your hand! My Shanyang Gate is willing to submit...!" This time, the Shanyang Gate Great Saint's heart turned to cold ash, and he pleaded loudly for mercy. He had already fought with all he had. Even his Great Dao had crumbled. What else could he do? At a moment like this, his only option was to beg for mercy. Perhaps only by pleading could he survive and spare Shanyang Gate from total destruction. Yet this time, Lu Changsheng did not hold back as he had at Feiyun Sect. Faced with the Shanyang Gate Great Saint's desperate plea, Lu Changsheng offered no reply whatsoever. In an instant, the three Great Daos crashed down with world-shattering might. Wherever the three Great Daos swept, everything was reduced to fine powder. The massive Shanyang Gate was reduced to a field of rubble in the blink of an eye. Even the Shanyang Gate Great Saint was torn directly to shreds by Lu Changsheng's three Great Daos. Silence! A deathly stillness fell over Shanyang Gate. Everyone was dead. Even the past splendor of Shanyang Gate had lost all trace of life, leaving behind only the cold stench of ruin. The two Saint Realm elders from Feiyun Sect who had followed Lu Changsheng were trembling from head to toe. Seeing the once formidable Shanyang Gate crumble like paper before Lu Changsheng—swept away with overwhelming force, its sect lineage severed, its entire mountain gate reduced to ruins—they were utterly shaken. Not a single soul had been spared. Even the Shanyang Gate Great Saint had perished. In this moment, lingering dread washed over them, mingled with profound relief. Fortunately, they had begged for mercy in time. Fortunately, they had submitted without delay. Otherwise, Feiyun Sect might very well have met the exact same fate as Shanyang Gate today. This was the power of a three-Dao Great Saint! In a modest place like the Cloud Dream Mountain Range, such a being was truly invincible. Those who complied would flourish; those who resisted would perish! Whoever refused to submit would see their sect trampled and their heritage extinguished. "Supreme Elder, why... why did you not spare the Great Saint of Shanyang Gate?" After a long pause, one of the Saint Realm elders could not help but ask. That was a Great Saint, after all. A figure standing at the pinnacle of the entire Cloud Dream Mountain Range. Yet such an expert had been obliterated by Lu Changsheng without a second thought. It was simply terrifying. Lu Changsheng narrowed his eyes slightly. Looking down at the ruins of Shanyang Gate, he was exceedingly clear in his own mind. The reason he wished to unify all the factions in the Cloud Dream Mountain Range was to better manage them and provide cover for the spatial passage. He did not need other Great Saints. After all, a Great Saint was vastly different from ordinary Saint Realm cultivators. What if a Great Saint noticed the spatial passage? Lu Changsheng had no desire to leave erratic variables unchecked. For the Cloud Dream Mountain Range, having him as its sole Great Saint was enough; there was no need for a second. A few Saint Realm cultivators were more than adequate to govern the area. "By destroying Shanyang Gate, the other factions in the Cloud Dream Mountain Range will know how to choose. That is far more important than sparing them," Lu Changsheng said calmly. "Let us go. On to the next." Without further explanation, Lu Changsheng led the two Saint Realm elders directly to the next faction. As for Saint Cangxia preparing to take over Shanyang Gate? That was no longer necessary. After all, an expanse of ruins required no handover. Over the time that followed, Lu Changsheng relied on the sheer might of a three-Dao Great Saint to sweep across the Cloud Dream Mountain Range, curing every case of defiance. Afterward, the Cloud Dream Mountain Range fell completely quiet. Willing or not, every faction behaved with utmost obedience once they saw the fate of Shanyang Gate, readily accepting Feiyun Sect's takeover. Fortunately, Lu Changsheng did not launch into another slaughter. The various factions finally breathed a collective sigh of relief. Looking at the gruesome ruins of Shanyang Gate, they all felt fortunate. It was lucky that Lu Changsheng had chosen Shanyang Gate to kill the chicken and scare the monkeys. They would rather be the frightened monkeys than the chicken slaughtered to make an example. Sweeping through the Cloud Dream Mountain Range took merely a single day. Yet taking over all of its factions required half a year. It was not until recent days that Saint Cangxia came to report the full situation to Lu Changsheng. "Ancestor Lu." Saint Cangxia spoke with great care, a hint of cautious reverence visible on her face. She no longer even addressed Lu Changsheng as Supreme Elder, calling him "Ancestor" directly. Ancestor Lu's reputation now resounded far and wide. The entire Cloud Dream Mountain Range was shrouded beneath the monstrous might of Ancestor Lu! In the past, Saint Cangxia had felt that she had ruined the foundation of Feiyun Sect, harboring no small amount of self-reproach. She had even resolved to endure hardship in silence to bide her time for the future. Yet when she saw Shanyang Gate turned into a wasteland of rubble, Saint Cangxia was struck dumb. All the thoughts in her mind vanished without a trace. There was no longer any notion of biding her time. She now harbored the utmost reverence toward Lu Changsheng. She was also profoundly thankful that Feiyun Sect had not been reduced to ashes and had instead attained its present grandeur. Now, Feiyun Sect had unified the Cloud Dream Mountain Range, standing as its sole ruler! Saint Cangxia knew full well that all of this was guided by the hand of the man before her. Under no circumstances would she dare defy him. "Speak." Lu Changsheng opened his eyes and glanced at Saint Cangxia. Saint Cangxia immediately held her breath and reported respectfully, "Reporting to the Ancestor, all factions in the Cloud Dream Mountain Range have been thoroughly cleared away. A grand array encompassing the entire mountain range has been established. No one may approach the vicinity of the Cloud Dream Mountains without the permission of our Feiyun Sect. "Our mountain gate has also expanded repeatedly. We now possess tens of thousands of disciples, hundreds of elders, and several dozen Saint Realm elders..." As Saint Cangxia went through her report item by item, Lu Changsheng gained a general understanding of the Cloud Dream Mountain Range's current state. As for Feiyun Sect, it had been forcibly welded into a single massive sect by Lu Changsheng. Though such a forced merger brought countless internal issues, Lu Changsheng paid them no mind. As long as he was around for a single day, no internal turmoil could ever erupt within Feiyun Sect. As for what they harbored in their hearts, or whether there were latent contradictions, Lu Changsheng cared even less. He was merely using Feiyun Sect to control the Cloud Dream Mountain Range, not genuinely seeking to develop a lasting sect. Whether there were hidden conflicts inside had nothing to do with him. "You have done well," Lu Changsheng said in a deep voice. "From this day forth, the Cloud Dream Mountain Range is designated as my personal cultivation grounds. Aside from myself, no one is permitted to trespass." After all he had done, this was his ultimate objective: to turn the Cloud Dream Mountain Range entirely into his private domain, where only he could come and go. Only in this manner would the spatial passage within remain undiscovered. As for why he did not declare it a forbidden ground directly and instead called it his cultivation grounds, Lu Changsheng had his own considerations. If he declared it a forbidden ground outright, the stricter the prohibition against outsiders, the more it would pique people's curiosity. Over time, rumors might spread that some supreme treasure lay hidden within. However, if it were simply the personal cultivation grounds of Feiyun Sect's Supreme Elder, the situation was entirely different. No one would dare trespass and incur Lu Changsheng's wrath, nor would anyone find anything amiss. For a three-Dao Great Saint to claim an entire mountain range as his personal cultivation ground was completely normal. There were countless Great Saints who acted far more extravagantly than Lu Changsheng. No one would pay any mind to a mere Cloud Dream Mountain Range. Moreover, Feiyun Sect's mountain gate was not located inside the Cloud Dream Mountain Range, but just outside, merely bordering it. Lu Changsheng's action would not affect Feiyun Sect in the least. "Understood," Saint Cangxia replied. "Please rest assured, Ancestor. I will issue the orders immediately. None shall dare trespass into your cultivation grounds." Lu Changsheng nodded. He felt reassured leaving practical matters to Saint Cangxia. Soon, Lu Changsheng took up residence within the Cloud Dream Mountain Range. Meanwhile, Feiyun Sect began to focus on its development like any normal sect. Of course, Feiyun Sect's urgent priority at the moment was to digest its various internal frictions. Only after resolving those issues could it grow steadily; perhaps it might even produce a Great Saint of its own in the future. None of that concerned Lu Changsheng, however. Lu Changsheng left behind a flesh particle, transforming it into his likeness to oversee Feiyun Sect. He announced externally that he was entering closed-door seclusion and was not to be disturbed by anyone. His true body, meanwhile, went directly into the depths of the Cloud Dream Mountain Range. After all, establishing a stronghold for the Chaos Alliance within the mountain range was not something he could leave unsupervised. Before long, Lu Changsheng returned to the location of the spatial passage. He looked upon the spatial passage. It was already thoroughly stabilized. With that, Lu Changsheng stepped into the passage. *Whoosh.* Lu Changsheng emerged back into the chaos. Within the chaos, a group of chaos lifeforms stood guard outside. Seeing Lu Changsheng emerge from the spatial passage, every one of them breathed a sigh of relief. "Daoist Lu, you have finally returned!" "Indeed, it has been roughly a year and a half. How are things on the Dark Domain's side?" "Can we enter the Dark Domain to establish our stronghold now?" For a moment, numerous chaos lifeforms chimed in with inquiries. Once a stronghold could be established, many of them would likely cross over into the Dark Domain. Being among the very first batch to enter the Dark Domain carried immense benefits. Anyone who wished to go wanted to secure a spot in that initial contingent. At this moment, Ancestor Qingchi arrived as well. With a solemn expression, he asked, "Lu Changsheng, how did it go?" "Everything went smoothly. The Cloud Dream Mountain Range is entirely under my control now. We can enter and establish our stronghold. "However, once chaos lifeforms enter the Dark Domain, they will be exposed to Dark Domain lifeforms unless they are concealed by the Illusory Realm. Therefore, upon entering the Dark Domain, their scope of activity can likely only be confined within the Cloud Dream Mountain Range. "If they leave the Cloud Dream Mountain Range and something happens, I am afraid even I will be powerless to help." Lu Changsheng's words actually put Ancestor Qingchi at ease. This was only natural. The Chaos Alliance had entered the Dark Domain many times before; how could they not know of its peculiarities? It was the same as Dark Domain lifeforms entering the chaos. They did not dare show their heads. The moment they exposed themselves, they would be discovered. The same applied to chaos lifeforms, who dared not act brazenly within the Dark Domain. Yet they were not entirely without options. "Once chaos lifeforms enter the Dark Domain, it is not as though we have no means of disguise at all. Chaos lifeforms primarily cultivate the physical body; our flesh is our greatest strength," Ancestor Qingchi explained. "You can herd a batch of Dark Domain cultivators into the Cloud Dream Mountain Range. Their cultivation need not be exceptionally high—below the Saint Realm will suffice. Then, our chaos lifeforms can enter their bodies in the form of flesh and blood, completely seizing control of the Dark Domain cultivators' physical vessels. "Although this is merely a crude disguise—and should the body be damaged, the aura of a chaos lifeform will leak out, rendering them essentially unable to fight—it is still sufficient. With this layer of disguise, they can leave the Cloud Dream Mountain Range and lie in wait across the Dark Domain. "However, those possessed must be cultivators, not ordinary mortals. Mortals have bodies far too frail to mask a chaos lifeform's aura." Ancestor Qingchi seemed to have prepared this solution long ago. If Lu Changsheng could secure a stronghold, the Chaos Alliance could treat it as a base, continuously dispatching scouts to every corner of the Dark Domain. This was infinitely more convenient than before. In the past, they could only rely on forceful possession, hunted down by Dark Domain lifeforms the instant they appeared. If one in a hundred succeeded, it was considered a stroke of luck. Now, with Lu Changsheng providing cover, a hundred out of a hundred could achieve successful possession. Lu Changsheng nodded. Finding these "cultivators," however, would require some effort. He could not use cultivators from Feiyun Sect. If a chaos lifeform's identity were ever exposed, it would likely implicate Feiyun Sect. In that case, he could only go out and capture some. Still, that was a minor matter. "Very well. I will return to the Dark Domain first and secretly prepare a batch of one hundred Dark Domain cultivators," Lu Changsheng decided. "Once preparations are complete, I will notify the chaos lifeforms to enter." "Acceptable." Ancestor Qingchi nodded in satisfaction. Lu Changsheng immediately returned to the Dark Domain and arrived back at Feiyun Sect. Upon reflection, he decided this matter could not be handled through Feiyun Sect. Otherwise, word might leak out. He had to handle it personally. Nevertheless, with Lu Changsheng's current strength, capturing some Dark Domain cultivators would pose no difficulty at all. Quasi-saints would be best. Cultivators of that level served as the most suitable vessels for chaos lifeforms. Thus, Lu Changsheng summoned Saint Cangxia. "Are there any major cities or prominent factions nearby?" Lu Changsheng asked. He was genuinely unfamiliar with the lands surrounding the Cloud Dream Mountains. Saint Cangxia thought for a moment before replying, "A little over eight thousand li north of the Cloud Dream Mountains lies Twin Moons City, founded by the Twin Moons Great Saint. "The Twin Moons Great Saint is a four-Dao Great Saint of illustrious renown. Twin Moons City permits free trade and exchange, and fighting is strictly forbidden within its walls, making it exceptionally safe. Consequently, it is virtually the largest city within tens of thousands of li. "Many cultivators travel there to trade or cultivate. "Surrounding Twin Moons City, there are also various factions of differing sizes, all established by Great Saint powerhouses..." Saint Cangxia detailed the situation to Lu Changsheng thoroughly. "Twin Moons City..." Lu Changsheng murmured thoughtfully. Although Twin Moons City was established by a four-Dao Great Saint, Lu Changsheng had already reopened his world three times, making his cultivation comparable to a three-Dao Great Saint. Yet his actual combat prowess could easily overpower a four-Dao Great Saint. On this point, Lu Changsheng was thoroughly confident. Therefore, heading to Twin Moons City would present no danger to him. Moreover, with so many factions clustered near Twin Moons City, gathering a hundred quasi-saints from among them should be a simple task. As for what justification he would use to abduct so many quasi-saints? That was even less of an issue. The Dark Domain had always been a realm where the strong reigned supreme. A pretext? Did seeking revenge count as a pretext? Did someone offending him count as a pretext? In the Dark Domain, instances of mighty experts obliterating entire cities in a fit of rage were commonplace, let alone wiping out ordinary factions. Even if destroyed, those factions could only blame their wretched luck. No one would look deeply into it. Even if it alarmed the Twin Moons Great Saint, it would not matter if the man showed up. If the Twin Moons Great Saint dared interfere, Lu Changsheng could simply slay him as well. As for his identity being exposed, that was even less of a concern. If it truly came to light, Lu Changsheng was a guest elder of the Dao Comprehension Holy Sect. With such a colossal background, who would dare move against him? After Saint Cangxia took her leave, Lu Changsheng continued his "seclusion." In truth, the one in seclusion was merely the avatar formed from his flesh particle. Lu Changsheng's true body departed Feiyun Sect once more, flying directly toward Twin Moons City to the north. A mere eight thousand li was nothing to him. Lu Changsheng soon arrived at Twin Moons City. He altered his appearance, disguising himself as an unfamiliar cultivator while radiating the aura of a Great Saint. The cultivators in the city treated him with awe and dread, keeping their distance. Lu Changsheng began inquiring about the factions in the vicinity of Twin Moons City. Though he did not fear the Twin Moons Great Saint, it was best to scout properly before making a move, ideally finding a target where he could round up a hundred quasi-saints in one go. There were indeed many factions near Twin Moons City—sects, clans, and even merchant associations—with headquarters situated outside the city walls. After all, inside the city was the domain of the Twin Moons Great Saint; these factions could conduct business or interact within, but none dared establish their headquarters inside. Lu Changsheng stayed in Twin Moons City for several days. He essentially mapped out the distribution of surrounding forces. Among them, the Yuankui Sect, Haomiao Gate, and Gaosheng Tower were the most powerful, each backed by a three-Dao Great Saint. Below them were prominent aristocratic clans such as the Zhao clan, Li clan, and Chen clan, all founded by Great Saints and currently overseen by two-Dao Great Saints. Of course, the paramount power was Twin Moons City itself. In truth, if Lu Changsheng made a move against Twin Moons City, gathering not just a hundred, but a thousand or ten thousand quasi-saints would be effortless. However, acting against Twin Moons City would cause far too much commotion. There was no guarantee Lu Changsheng could keep his identity concealed. Even if he avoided exposure, he might draw the attention of high-rank Great Saints or other pinnacle factions. To invite the scrutiny of top-tier forces or high-rank Great Saints for the sake of a mere hundred quasi-saints was simply not worth it. "By the way, in a few days, it will be the grand wedding of the Li clan's direct heir, Li Mingfeng, and the Zhao clan's direct daughter, Zhao Xi." "The alliance between these two major clans took many people by surprise. It's likely aimed at the Chen clan." "Indeed. The Li clan and Chen clan have never gotten along. While the Zhao clan and Chen clan only had minor friction, both the Li and Chen clans have been trying to win over the Zhao clan. Now that Zhao Xi is marrying Li Mingfeng, it likely means the Zhao clan has ultimately chosen the Li clan. The Chen clan is in trouble now." "Heh, these prominent clans are always engaged in open strife and veiled intrigue. With the Zhao and Li clans joining hands, the Chen clan might temporarily yield, but that is all. With a two-Dao Great Saint presiding over them, the Chen clan won't decline easily. Perhaps in a few centuries, the wheel of fortune will turn, and the Chen clan will have the upper hand again." "For Li Mingfeng and Zhao Xi's wedding, it's said they've invited Great Saints from all over to witness the ceremony..." While Lu Changsheng was pondering which faction to target, he overheard the chatter of several cultivators. "An alliance between the Zhao and Li clans?" Lu Changsheng's heart stirred. This was an excellent opportunity. Both clans met Lu Changsheng's criteria. With the direct heir and direct daughter wedding, key figures from both families would surely attend. Gathering a hundred quasi-saints would be no problem at all. There would even be quasi-saints from other factions present. Lu Changsheng could abduct a massive number of quasi-saints in one fell swoop. Such a chance was truly once in a blue moon. The only minor complication was that an event of this magnitude might draw several Great Saints. Perhaps the two-Dao Great Saint ancestors of both clans might even show themselves. That added a layer of difficulty for Lu Changsheng. He might even face a situation where everyone attacked him at once. Yet what of it? Within Twin Moons City, the only person Lu Changsheng was wary of was the Twin Moons Great Saint. And even if it came down to a fight with the Twin Moons Great Saint, Lu Changsheng would not mind slaying him. So what if the Zhao and Li clans took action together? At worst, he would suppress them all! As for abducting quasi-saints and inevitably slaughtering many in the process—whether those people were innocent had nothing to do with Lu Changsheng. He was a chaos lifeform, after all. With the Dark Domain, enmity was innate. Lu Changsheng would not feel the slightest psychological burden. And so, Lu Changsheng waited quietly. Several days later, the day of Li Mingfeng and Zhao Xi's wedding arrived. The Li clan was bustling with excitement, hosting a lavish banquet. Factions large and small from Twin Moons City sent representatives to offer congratulations. Even the Twin Moons Great Saint dispatched an envoy, giving ample face to the Zhao and Li clans. Surprisingly, even their rival, the Chen clan, sent a steward. Yes, merely a steward. Despite their fierce rivalry and constant struggles, the clans of Twin Moons City shared tangled ties spanning countless generations of intermarriage. They had long become inextricably intertwined. Tracing back several generations, the Chen clan had also intermarried with both the Zhao and Li clans. On the surface, at least, the clans did not let relations turn entirely sour. The Chen clan's steward caused no trouble either, conducting himself with utmost propriety and acting like an invisible spectator. This year's bride, Zhao Xi, was somewhat discontented. Li Mingfeng was indeed the direct heir of the Li clan, but his cultivation talent was merely average. He could barely be considered a minor talent, falling far short of a true Prodigy. Even with the Li clan supplying copious resources, reaching the Saint Realm would be Li Mingfeng's absolute limit. If he wished to become a Great Saint, he would require an astronomical stroke of fortune. Yet how could such fortune be stumbled upon easily? Although Zhao Xi's own talent was also mediocre, her standard for a husband required at least a Prodigy, someone capable of achieving the Great Saint rank. Unfortunately, her personal wishes did not matter. As a direct daughter of the Zhao clan, unless she possessed exceptional talent capable of shouldering the family, her sole purpose was marriage alliance. Her fate was sealed to this alliance. Li Mingfeng and Zhao Xi were in the midst of performing their ceremonial bows. Li Mingfeng, on the other hand, was in high spirits. Zhao Xi was a renowned beauty among the clans of Twin Moons City. While her talent was ordinary, her extraordinary beauty had long been famous throughout the city. Now that she was marrying him, one could easily imagine how proud Li Mingfeng felt. The entire Li Clan Manor was filled with bustling merriment. Those coming and going were all representatives of major powers or young talents. Quasi-saints, Saint Realm experts, and even a number of Great Saints were present. *Whoosh.* Right at that moment, Lu Changsheng arrived. He naturally saw the lively scene within the Li Clan Manor. A satisfied smile curved at the corners of Lu Changsheng's lips. Inside, there were far more than a hundred quasi-saints—there were easily two hundred! Lu Changsheng did not mind capturing extra. No matter how many he seized, the chaos side could digest them. Mentioning a hundred had merely been to ease the burden on Lu Changsheng. In truth, even if Lu Changsheng captured a thousand quasi-saints, the chaos side could send forth enough chaos lifeforms to possess them all. "Honored guest, please halt." "May I ask if you have an invitation, honored guest? And your congratulatory gift?" Just as Lu Changsheng was about to step into the Li Clan Manor, he was stopped by members of the Li clan. Entering the manor today was no simple feat. One either needed renowned prestige or an invitation, along with a congratulatory gift. Otherwise, one lacked the qualification to enter the Li Clan Manor. This was standard etiquette; the Li clan members were well within their rights to stop him. However, Lu Changsheng merely smiled faintly. Originally, he had intended to slip inside unnoticed. Now, it seemed that would not do. In that case, he would not bother wasting any more time. *Boom!* Lu Changsheng unleashed his aura. A vast, torrential aura erupted, soaring straight into the heavens. The people nearby were jolted backward by the sheer force of the pressure. Many were stunned. Was today not the wedding day of the Zhao and Li clans? At such a joyful occasion, someone dared to cause trouble? Did this person not know he would offend both the Li and Zhao clans? Offending two major clans simultaneously—could he possibly come to a good end? "This person looks unfamiliar. I've never seen him before; he doesn't seem to be a cultivator from Twin Moons City." "He's certainly no easy target. The aura on him is terrifying—he is a Great Saint!" "So what if he's a Great Saint? Even if he has grievances with the Zhao and Li clans, coming to provoke trouble at a time like this, will the two clans let him off lightly?" "Foolish. With so many factions here to offer congratulations, and even the Twin Moons Great Saint sending an envoy, it shows just how powerful the Zhao and Li clans are. A lone Great Saint might get away with it on ordinary days, but coming at a time like this is sheer folly!" "Let's just watch the show..." Murmurs broke out across the crowd. As the whispers spread, a Great Saint of the Li clan arrived upon hearing the commotion. Catching sight of Lu Changsheng, the Li clan Great Saint's face darkened as he asked, "Where does Fellow Daoist hail from? Has my Li clan neglected you in any way?" The man had clearly searched his memories and found no trace of Lu Changsheng. Not knowing Lu Changsheng's background, he spoke with relative politeness despite his anger. Under normal circumstances, one would not strike a smiling face. Unfortunately, Lu Changsheng had come with the deliberate intention to cause trouble. No matter the man's attitude, Lu Changsheng was determined to make his move. Lu Changsheng could not be bothered to waste time. With his hands clasped behind his back, he glanced at the Li clan Great Saint. Without answering, he stepped into the void, rising into the sky pace by pace. "My surname is Lu!" "A survivor of the Lu Zhao clan, exterminated by your Li clan one thousand eight hundred years ago!" "Today, Lu has come to collect the debt!" Lu Changsheng's voice rolled like thunder, reverberating throughout the Li Clan Manor. The faces of the Li clan members paled drastically. The Lu Zhao clan? They actually remembered them. Back then, the Lu Zhao clan had also been an aristocratic family, but after falling into decline, they were wiped out by the Li clan. The Li clan had even made sure to cut the weeds and pull up the roots back then. How could a remnant of the Lu clan still be alive? And to think he had achieved such success in his cultivation, returning now to seek vengeance! Yet only Lu Changsheng knew the truth in his heart. This so-called Lu Zhao clan was merely a story he had casually overheard. In any case, the Lu Zhao clan had indeed been destroyed by the Li clan. A descendant returning for revenge eighteen hundred years later after mastering his cultivation was a completely righteous justification—more than enough to wipe out the entire Li clan!