Among these individuals, their auras were terrifying, akin to prehistoric beasts, leaving Lu Changsheng with a sense of powerlessness.
At the forefront of the Ancient Helian Clan stood a person Lu Changsheng had previously encountered— the Fourth Ancestor of the Ancient Helian Clan!
The Fourth Ancestor of the Helian Clan was no match for Lin Shiyu, but he was also not someone Lu Changsheng could contend with.
The Fourth Ancestor was a bona fide expert of the Immortal Realm!
Beside the Fourth Ancestor of the Helian Clan stood an elder, his face weathered and marked with scars, yet his aura surpassed even that of the Fourth Ancestor.
Su Yun said coldly, “I never thought the Ancient Helian Clan would go to such lengths to suppress our Su Clan, even bringing out their reclusive Third Ancestor.”
“Hmph, you little girl. Your intelligence is impressive. You’ve never met me, yet you managed to identify me.”
The Third Ancestor stood with his hands behind his back, looking down imperiously at Lu Changsheng and his group, seemingly unafraid of Lin Shiyu.
“The Third Ancestor…”
The Old Ancestors of the Mount Taihua Sacred Land, including Lin Shiyu, were as if facing a formidable enemy.
The Elder Ancestor of the Lin Clan said, “In ancient families, rankings are typically determined by strength— the stronger the cultivation level, the higher the position. The Third Ancestor means his cultivation is ranked third in the Ancient Helian Clan. He’s already a legendary figure whom even I have never seen.”
“This is not going to be easy at all…”
Lu Changsheng felt deeply troubled.
With the Third and Fourth Ancestor of the Helian Clan taking action, such terrifying power was something that even the major sacred lands would not dare to underestimate.
Besides the two ancestors, the Helian Clan had also dispatched numerous experts in the Divine King Realm and the Immortal Emperor Realm. Whether they fought individually or formed the Helian Clan’s ancient formation, they posed a massive threat to Lu Changsheng’s group.
“The Fifth Ancestor, Seventh Ancestor, and Tenth Ancestor of the Huangfu Family…”
Su Yun recited their names as though counting pearls; she knew the members of the Ancient Huangfu Family like the back of her hand.
Back then, Su Yun had played the tiger against the wolf, navigating between the Ancient Huangfu and Ancient Helian Clans, collecting intelligence on both families, which allowed her to recognize their experts.
The Fifth, Seventh, and Tenth Ancestors of the Huangfu Family, realizing that Su Yun had unmasked their identities, froze for a moment before saying, “Hand over your Su Clan’s Clan’s Treasure, and we may spare your lives and let bygones be bygones.”
The Third Ancestor of the Helian Clan said in a calm yet terrifying tone, “There’s no need to talk further. Just kill them all, and the treasures will naturally fall into our hands. She came here to rescue those old fellows of the Su Clan, so she must have brought their Clan’s Treasure.”
Su Yun took two steps back, and the Third Ancestor of the Helian Clan had indeed guessed correctly.
On a mission to rescue their ancestors, Su Yun had naturally gone all out, bringing the Ancient Su Clan’s Clan’s Treasure as insurance against unforeseen dangers.
Yet, this had been seen through by the Helian Clan’s Third Ancestor, who was now determined to kill her.
“Hmph.”
Li Lingfei’s cold snort forced the restless parties of the Helian and Huangfu Families to calm down slightly.
Li Lingfei, one of the Old Ancestors of Guanghan Palace, was no ordinary figure. She was a legendary figure of the tenth of the Ten Great Divine Palaces— Guanghan Palace— and had previously defeated a Demon Lord of the Demon Realm. Her fame and achievements were unmatched.
Moreover, Guanghan Palace itself was a tremendous existence that stood firmly behind her.
Even if the Ancient Huangfu and Helian Clans united, they might not necessarily match the entirety of Guanghan Palace.
“You two families are content staying in your corners of the world, but now, do you dare provoke my Guanghan Palace?”
Li Lingfei’s words caused the experts of the Huangfu and Helian Clans to hesitate, collectively looking toward the five ancestors leading the group.
The Third Ancestor of the Helian Clan sneered, “This ancient star lies in the deep void, far from the Three Realms. Even if you use Talismans, there’s no way to send messages back to the Three Realms. If all of you die here, Guanghan Palace wouldn’t even know how you perished, let alone how to retaliate against us.”
“Indeed. Things have come to this point; all of you must die.”
The Fifth, Seventh, and Tenth Ancestors of the Huangfu Family exchanged a glance, their expressions resolute as they prepared to strike.
The Old Ancestors of Guanghan Palace and Mount Taihua Sacred Land were on high alert.
If the opposing side intended to kill all witnesses, leaving none alive, they had no choice but to act first.
“Leave the Third Ancestor of the Helian Clan to me. You all assist Lin Shiyu against the other Immortal Realm ancestors.”
Li Lingfei instructed the Old Ancestors of Guanghan Palace to engage these prominent figures head-on.
Su Yun smiled bitterly, “I never thought the Ancient Helian and Huangfu Clans would chase me all the way here. I deeply regret getting you all involved in this fight when asking for your help.”
“These two families dare to underestimate my Guanghan Palace. This is between us and them.”
Li Lingfei completely disregarded the grudge between the Ancient Su Clan and the two families.
The two families’ decision to silence all witnesses without sparing Guanghan Palace any face made Li Lingfei furious.
“It’s come to this. We at Mount Taihua Sacred Land won’t be easy targets, either.”
Lin Shiyu instructed the forces of Mount Taihua Sacred Land to prepare themselves.
The Mount Taihua Sacred Land forces were weaker, with only Lin Shiyu being a Great Expert. Below her were the Elder Ancestors of the Lin Clan and Jiang Clan— both Greatly Accomplished God-Kings ranked on the Divine King Ranking.
The likes of the Patriarch Ye and others were not yet on the Divine King Ranking.
The remaining members were Su Yun, Lu Changsheng, Su Xiaoqi, and Daoist Earth Hound.
Lu Changsheng took out the Mountain and Rivers Chart.
A painting unfurled before Lu Changsheng, Su Xiaoqi, and Daoist Earth Hound, depicting mountains and rivers and encompassing an entire world within.
“The Mountain and Rivers Chart of the Ancient Han Family? A decent magical treasure, but unfortunately, it won’t save you.”
“Formation! Four Ferocious Beasts Formation, rise!”
At the Third Ancestor of the Helian Clan’s command, hundreds of experts from the Helian Clan moved into their designated positions, holding Fierce Beast Banners to form the Four Ferocious Beasts Formation and trap Lu Changsheng’s group.
The Fierce Beast Banners were divided into four types, each emblazoned with a menacing totem of a ferocious beast.
As the Four Ferocious Beasts Formation brewed, demonic qi overflowed from the Fierce Beast Banners. Four terrifying beastly shadows emerged, baring fangs and claws.
“We’re doomed…”
A large yellow dog climbed onto Lu Changsheng’s shoulder, trembling all over.
The ancient formation of the Helian Clan held the power to destroy the heavens and earth. Even Great Experts might not survive it intact, its danger beyond measure.
“Su Yun, this is the consequence of opposing my Helian Clan. If you had handed over your Clan’s Treasure earlier, this disaster could have been avoided.”
The Third Ancestor of the Helian Clan opened his hand to reveal a bronze ancient bell.
A True Qi surge into the bell caused it to emit rippling vibrations. Echoes that seemed to traverse from ancient times reverberated, shaking souls. Even Li Lingfei and Lin Shiyu, both Great Experts, found their minds briefly unsettled.
The bell hadn’t even been fully wielded, yet its mere activation produced such devastating power.
Li Lingfei and Lin Shiyu were both on full alert.
At the sight of the bronze ancient bell, Su Yun’s face turned pale. “This isn’t good. He brought the Helian Clan’s Clan’s Treasure— the Nullifying Bell. It’s terrifying. You must protect your Three Souls and Seven Spirits at all costs, or you’ll face annihilation.”
“Even the Mountain and Rivers Chart cannot absorb such an attack…”
With the Mountain and Rivers Chart shielding him, Lu Changsheng still found himself momentarily entranced by the Nullifying Bell, his Three Souls and Seven Spirits trembling.
The Nullifying Bell completely ignored the existence of the Mountain and Rivers Chart.
No wonder the Ancient Han Family was merely a second-tier cultivator clan, far inferior to first-tier clans. The difference in the strength of their Clan’s Treasures alone was evident.
“That kid seems tricky. You two, take care of him.”
The Fourth Ancestor of the Helian Clan, Helian Tuo, assigned two experts of the Divine King Realm to deal with Lu Changsheng.
In his eyes, while Lu Changsheng posed some challenge, he wasn’t enough of a threat to warrant his personal involvement.
The Old Ancestors of Guanghan Palace and Mount Taihua Sacred Land, with their superior cultivation levels, needed to be dealt with first— especially Li Lingfei and Lin Shiyu, who might have unknown trump cards.
The Third Ancestor of the Helian Clan had brought the Clan’s Treasure, but the Guanghan Palace and Mount Taihua Sacred Land also surely possessed Sect-Defending Treasures.
Two experts— one a Second Grade Divine King and the other a Fourth Grade Divine King— should suffice to easily take Lu Changsheng’s life.
“As for that dog, kill it.”
Helian Tuo noticed the dog accompanying Lu Changsheng, assuming it would be the easiest to kill. He assigned the weakest member of the group to handle it.
Upon realizing it was targeted by only an Immortal Emperor Realm expert, Daoist Earth Hound’s eyes gleamed with excitement. It seemed the opponent had greatly underestimated its strength.