Corpse Burier: I Can Nourish Corpse

Lu Chan spoke again, her tone heavy, "The most troublesome thing is that the current Sect Leader of the Brute Puppet Sect, Master of Many Evils, not only has more power than Ancestor Lu Feng, but also nurtures a Tier Three Middle Grade Dark Evil Puppet that has been maintained for three to four hundred years, and a Tier Three Top-Grade Night Evil Puppet which is half complete.

Combined, these could pose a formidable challenge to a Mid-stage Golden Core cultivator. If we truly make a move, Ancestor Lu Feng might encounter some trouble... As for other Lu Family Elders, they would hardly offer assistance, since the Brute Puppet Sect currently only targets the Celestial Yin Mountain Range, we might very well be isolated and without aid."

Faced with an uncertain future, the Lu Family’s Elders each had their own thoughts, especially after Lu Hongying and Lu Shouren were severely injured and almost died, they all were considering retreat paths and seeking ways for self-preservation.

He even believed that if it weren’t for Ancestor Lu Feng, these people would likely have already pledged allegiance to the Longteng Family.

Would they lend a hand when it doesn’t concern them directly?

It’s absolutely impossible.

"You needn’t worry, Lu Feng will always stand by your side, and the Lu Family the same. If anyone within the Lu Family doesn’t stand by you, then simply expel him from the family." Wen Jiu spoke calmly without elaborating, nor did he mention the soul control issue.

Because once this was spoken, it would mark the day of Lu Chan’s soul control, and currently, Wen Jiu had no intention to control Lu Chan’s soul.

Of course.

It’s primarily unnecessary.

Lu Chan is a clever person and a loyal one. Even if one day she ceases to be loyal, she would never act against Wen Jiu’s interests simply because ’Li Bai’ excels in escape techniques and possesses a Top-Grade Golden Core.

"Understood." Lu Chan nodded, pondering for a few moments without doubting Wen Jiu’s words, for Ancestor Lu Feng’s previous abnormal behavior indeed stood firmly behind her.

In fact, she had already anticipated this, and visiting the Cold Pool Mist Valley was to show Ancestor Lu Feng.

To let the ancestor understand, all this was under ’Li Bai’s’ will.

Before leaving, Lu Chan added, "Fellow Daoist Li, should you need a helmsman when departing the Lu Family someday, this old soul along with disciple Lu Xinghe and my fellow Leng Sect junior are quite adept at this."

Wen Jiu was speechless.

Was she afraid she would be left behind when he made his escape?

Have to admit.

She’s quite clever.

He indeed thought this before.

To be precise, he didn’t want to bring anyone, but that was his previous thought; after spending time in East Pole Immortal City, Wen Jiu no longer had the idea of completely leaving the Western Xishan Floating Domain.

Unless the Western Xishan Floating Domain fell.

...

Seven or eight days later.

The news of Qi Guang Sect’s ancestor Lin Yingyun Mountain’s Life Soul Lamp extinguishing spread swiftly across the Western part of the West Mountain Floating Domain.

Who revealed it is unknown, but it was certain that Longteng Family and the Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect’s Dark Altar Lineage were the major promoters for spreading the news across two to three hundred thousand miles of the Western domain.

Once the news broke, the two parties fell into chaos, and the very next day, a significant battle erupted between the Brute Puppet Sect and Lu Family Cultivators within the Celestial Yin Mountain Range. The Brute Puppet Sect had a Golden Core present, and upon hearing the news, Lu Chan rushed over immediately, the battle lasted two hours before coming to an end.

However, soon after the Golden Core Zhenren returned, there was news of a severe injury, which even incited a great fury in the Brute Puppet Sect ancestor, Master of Many Evils, who angrily scolded Lu Chan for being shameless, and excessively oppressive.

On the same day, Master of Many Evils ordered that the Brute Puppet Sect and Lu Chan would be enemies, not resting until death.

Upon receiving the news, Lu Chan, Lu Feng, and Lu Changyin immediately relayed it to the East Spring Undying Bone.

Their views were unusually consistent.

Intentional!

This was merely a pretext by the Brute Puppet Sect to start a war, as for the Golden Core’s severe injury, it’s pure nonsense. As for Master of Many Evils stating only the animosity with Lu Chan, his purpose was simple.

Psychological warfare.

Because never in a Golden Core influence is there peace, nor absolute unity.

Given the current predicament of the Lu Family, this tactic was undoubtedly a killer move, one that may eventually lead the Lu Family to jointly face the Brute Puppet Sect, but could sufficiently cause a wedge among the elders.

If Lu Feng suffers another defeat, the Lu Family could quickly collapse, akin to scattered sand.

However, ever since Lu Feng started to uncharacteristically support Lu Chan, Lu Hongying and Lu Shouren became noticeably wiser.

Not daring to stand out any more.

The others followed suit.

Thus, when Lu Feng reconvened all the elders in the East Pole Immortal City, everyone remained silent.

Lu Feng didn’t waste words, he solemnly ordered, "From today onward, the Lu Family and Brute Puppet Sect are at full war, as long as the Brute Puppet Sect dares to invade, they attack one, my Lu Family shall kill one!"

Lu Chan was by his side, not surprised by the ancestor’s decision, because she had left Cold Pool Mist Valley only a few days ago.

The severely injured Lu Hongying and Lu Shouren merely cast a deep glance at Lu Chan, still filled with bewilderment.

Why was the ancestor so biased towards Lu Chan?

At this moment, the Lu Family is akin to a lone boat in the sea, the ordinarily allied Golden Core influences have all chosen to maintain neutrality, each preparing their own retreat, who would aid the Lu Family?

At this moment, as the Lu Family clashed with the Brute Puppet Sect, it was as if the entire Lu Family was placed on the chopping block of the Brute Puppet Sect and its backing Longteng Family as prey.

Yet despite their lack of understanding, they dared not utter another word, for being able to return alive was already a great fortune.

The other elders also remained silent, even the Lu Family’s Great Elder Lu Taixuan merely asked, "Ancestor, I’m not afraid to die, but should we not first consider a retreat path for the younger generation of the Lu Family?"

"Retreat path?" Lu Feng’s gaze swept over everyone, firm and resolute, "Where else can be retreated? If not for the Brute Puppet Sect then for the Longteng Family, where could we retreat to? Only by fighting to the death, perhaps there is a sliver of hope."

Everyone heard this, exchanged glances, and remained silent for a long while. Lu Hongying, unable to hold back any longer, finally said, "Ancestor, why don’t we also follow the He Family’s example and send people to East Pole Immortal City to escape disaster? Moreover, both Shouren and I in our current states would only be burdens here."

Lu Feng coldly replied, "Then may this old man leave the Lu Family to East Splendor Divine Palace to seek a way to breakthrough?"

Lu Hongying was speechless.

Lu Shouren also harbored a belly full of bitterness.

It was this moment, a voice sounded from outside the door, "Ancestor, elders, City Lord Deng visits!"

"Deng Lai!"

Lu Feng’s expression tightened as he stepped outside to greet him.

The other elders rose swiftly following behind.

Once outside, they saw a Mid-stage Golden Core Cultivator dressed in the City Lord’s elaborate attire from East Pole Immortal City rapidly approaching, his hands behind him, bringing with him the exclusive murderous aura of the Spirit Suppressing Army.

"Welcome City Lord Deng!"

"Welcome City Lord Deng!"

Lu Chan and the others hastily voiced their greetings.

Lu Feng also followed suit with a hand raised, only to withdraw the array and not to welcome him into the backyard.

The two stood just like that, one above and one below, gazing at each other.

"City Lord Deng, to what do we owe the pleasure of your visit today?" Lu Feng believed in one thing, that people don’t visit without a reason. He didn’t come early, nor did he come late, but precisely when the Lu Family was at its wit’s end.

Deng Lai slowly landed, his voice transmitted throughout the Lu Clan Territory without placing a sound insulation barrier, he spoke heavily, "This City Lord knows Master of Many Evils, if this City Lord were to speak, your Lu Family could safely weather this crisis, and as long as this City Lord speaks, your Lu Family’s roots could forever be entrenched in East Pole Immortal City!"

Once spoken, Deng Lai walked inside, unceremoniously heading towards where Lu Feng would traditionally sit.

Lu Feng frowned as he turned and followed him inside, his heart growing cold.

Dog!

Actually wanting to take advantage of this crisis!

At this moment, Lu Hongying and the others showed a hint of joy, visible comfort, but upon turning their heads seeing Lu Feng’s cold visage, hurriedly restrained their smiles. A moment later, they heard Lu Feng speak: "Lu Family matters will be resolved by the Lu Family, there’s no need for City Lord Deng to worry."

Deng Lai’s expression tightened, his movements to sit abruptly halted, the various words he had prepared vanished without a trace.

"Master of Many Evils only wants Lu Chan!"

Deng Lai promptly spoke.

Lu Feng was expressionless and didn’t reply, "Someone fetch me a cup of the three-thousand-year-old Spiritualized Celestial Well Tea I’ve kept."

"Lu Feng, with your Divine Soul injured, your strength can only reach at most fifty percent... Are you truly certain of forgoing the opportunity this City Lord offers today?"

Upon hearing this.

Lu Chan and the others froze in their places.

[Everyone.

See you tomorrow!]