Chapter 181: Dao Ancestor's Samsara
"So handsome... how can anyone in this world be that handsome?"
The Vermilion Bird Immortal Emperor's mind was in utter chaos.
In all her years of life, she had never laid eyes on a man as handsome as Lu Xunxian.
Coupled with his transcendent strength, it came as no surprise that Lu Xunxian had found his way squarely into her heart.
Only her own reserve kept her from making it too obvious.
Listening to the Vermilion Bird Immortal Emperor's gravely serious description, Lu Xunxian fell into thought.
If the situation was truly as dire as she described — a force that could consume the entire Immortal Realm — then he really did have a reason to intervene.
But after glancing back toward the Tiansheng Continent, he spoke again.
"I can go take a look, but not right now. Give me half a year."
Hearing Lu Xunxian's answer, Lin Wangu fully expected the Vermilion Bird Immortal Emperor to erupt in fury. Instead, she simply nodded.
"Alright."
Lin Wangu: ???
Hold on — Vermilion Bird Immortal Emperor, your Clan Territory is on the verge of being devoured, and you can wait half a year?
"Ahem. Fellow Daoist Profound Immortal, if it's not too much trouble, I'd like to remain at your side during this time. That way, once you're available, we can head to my Vermilion Bird Clan Territory together."
The Vermilion Bird Immortal Emperor looked at Lu Xunxian with complete seriousness.
Lu Xunxian considered it briefly but saw no reason to refuse.
After all, the Vermilion Bird Immortal Emperor had shown him goodwill, and she might prove useful in the future. Having her nearby wasn't a bad thing.
Just then, as though sensing something, Lu Xunxian turned to Lin Wangu and the others.
"You three — if there's nothing else, you may go."
"Of course. Fellow Daoist Profound Immortal, you're welcome to visit our True Dragon Race's Clan Territory anytime."
"Our White Tiger Race's Clan Territory extends the same invitation."
The two offered their invitations in turn.
After all, Lu Xunxian was at the Peak of the Immortal Emperor Realm. Making his acquaintance could only be beneficial.
Lu Xunxian nodded and accepted.
Then, as though recalling something, he turned to the True Dragon Immortal Emperor.
"By any chance, do you have a method for transforming a Flood Dragon into a True Dragon?"
"What would Fellow Daoist Profound Immortal want with that?"
"To be frank, my son has a Flood Dragon mount, but its strength has been falling behind. I'd like to help it evolve into a True Dragon."
Lu Xunxian saw no reason to hide it. Lu Xiaoyao and Lu Qingyun would inevitably appear before the Immortal Realm's powerhouses sooner or later.
Mentioning it to the True Dragon Immortal Emperor now would only work in their favor.
The True Dragon Immortal Emperor naturally wouldn't refuse such a request. He produced a method capable of transforming a Flood Dragon into a True Dragon and handed it over to Lu Xunxian.
"Thank you."
Lu Xunxian accepted the method and offered his sincere thanks.
"Think nothing of it. A trivial matter."
"Well then, Fellow Daoist Profound Immortal — until we meet again."
With that, the True Dragon Immortal Emperor departed. Lin Wangu and the White Tiger Immortal Emperor left alongside him.
Once they were gone, Lu Xunxian prepared to enter the Tiansheng Continent and claim the Dao Spirit.
But just then, a voice rang out.
"Interesting. Hand over the Dao Spirit, and I can take you with me out of the Immortal Realm — and even grant you the Lu surname."
Following the voice, Lu Xunxian's brow furrowed slightly at the sight of Lu Xuanyuan.
The Vermilion Bird Immortal Emperor tensed as well upon seeing him. She moved to Lu Xunxian's side and spoke in a low, urgent voice.
"Fellow Daoist Profound Immortal, this man is from the Lu Family of the Dao Realm. He's not someone to be provoked lightly."
"Why don't we just—"
Just as she was about to advise Lu Xunxian to hand over the Dao Spirit, she found him wearing an expression of total indifference.
"Sorry, but I have no interest in this 'Lu Family' of yours. As for the Dao Spirit — if you think you have what it takes, feel free to try and take it from me."
"You — fine then. Don't blame me for showing no mercy."
Seeing Lu Xunxian so obstinately ungrateful, Lu Xuanyuan — a proud scion of the Lu Family — could no longer restrain himself. He summoned his spear and charged at Lu Xunxian.
Though only at the Late Immortal Emperor Realm and a full minor realm below Lu Xunxian, Lu Xuanyuan possessed an arsenal of techniques and did not for a moment believe Lu Xunxian could be his match. Not even a Peak Immortal Emperor could.
Lu Xuanyuan thrust his spear in a single devastating strike.
In an instant, a massive dragon formed from dense Immortal Power surged toward Lu Xunxian.
It reached him in the blink of an eye, engulfing both Lu Xunxian and the Vermilion Bird Immortal Emperor whole.
"Die. This is the Innate Divine Ability I awakened after breaking through to the Immortal Emperor Realm — Immortal Dragon Devours the Heavens."
"Not even a Peak Immortal Emperor stands a chance against me."
But when the Immortal Dragon dissipated, Lu Xunxian, the Vermilion Bird Immortal Emperor, and Lin Chongtian stood exactly where they had been — completely unscathed.
"What?!"
Lu Xuanyuan's face went white with shock.
Even when fighting the Peak Immortal Emperors within his family, this technique — while not necessarily enough to defeat them — had never been shrugged off this effortlessly.
Lu Xunxian regarded Lu Xuanyuan with a placid gaze.
"Since you've made your move, I suppose it's my turn."
"Dao Ancestor's Samsara."
Lu Xunxian raised a hand, and behind him materialized the colossal phantom of an elder clad in ancient azure robes.
The elder lifted a hand, and a massive wheel formed in the air.
Within that wheel, myriad Daos seemed to churn — and also the cycle of reincarnation itself.
With a gentle wave of the elder's hand, the wheel erupted with a tremendous force of suction that swallowed Lu Xuanyuan whole.
"Fellow Daoist Profound Immortal, this Lu Xuanyuan is from the Lu Family of the Dao Realm. If you kill him, it could bring a great deal of trouble."
After watching Lu Xuanyuan get pulled into the wheel, the Vermilion Bird Immortal Emperor snapped to her senses and spoke hastily.
Lu Xunxian considered this for a moment, then asked.
"So — how powerful is this Lu Family?"
"I'm not entirely sure. I only know that even within the Dao Realm, the Lu Family stands at the very top."
"However, it's said that the Lu Family boasts several Dao Venerable powerhouses. So please, Fellow Daoist Profound Immortal — think carefully before you act."
The Vermilion Bird Immortal Emperor's voice carried an anxious edge.
Since she had gone to the trouble of warning him, Lu Xunxian decided not to press the matter. With a wave of his hand, he released Lu Xuanyuan from the wheel.
After all, he knew Lu Xuanyuan had been searching for him. If the man turned out to be an ally in the future, it was better to spare his life.