Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

"It’s an Early Stage Earth Bending Realm expert!"

The grave and terrified voice came from Lü An’s mouth, clearly making him realize that one careless move and the Lü Family might truly follow the fate of the Zhang and Wang families today.

Although Yun Xiao could easily leap over levels and realms in battle, to these ordinary cultivators, even going up a small realm was utterly insurmountable.

Lü An had only Half-step Earth Concealing Realm cultivation, which, strictly speaking, was still at the Peak of Seeking Origin Realm. If he faced a true Earth Bending Realm expert, he might not even last three rounds before tragically losing.

By this point, Lü An finally understood why none of the cultivators from the Zhang and Wang families could escape, as the Divine Thunder Gang, aside from Gang Leader Lei Sha, an Early Stage Earth Bending Realm figure, had members who were at least Origin Seeking Realm Late Stage experts.

Such a force was already enough to sweep through the entire Wuchuan City. Coupled with the obscure backing of Sky Thunder Valley, who could possibly be their match?

"You..."

Tang Gu was Lü An’s most proud disciple, even considered as a son-in-law. At this moment, seeing Lei Sha heavily wound him without saying a word, even though he was left with a life, his cultivation foundation might be affected.

Yet, the situation was stronger than man, and Lü An could only glare angrily at Lei Sha, utterly not daring to act, for he believed if he did, there might not be a single survivor in the Lü Family.

"Lü An, don’t say this Gang Leader didn’t give you a chance. As long as you lead the entire Lü Clan to join our Divine Thunder Gang, we’ll be one family in the future, and this Gang Leader won’t act against your Lü Family!"

Having only severely injured a Lü Family genius, Lei Sha didn’t care in the least and was indifferent to Lü An’s angry glare. Hearing this, the Lü Family Elders all felt their hearts sink.

Previously, the Lü Family was dominant in Wuchuan City and never needed to grovel before others. They were used to being domineering, so making them obey others sound impossible.

"What? You disagree? You better consider the consequences!"

Seeing Lü An and the Lü Family elders silent, Lei Sha seemed a bit impatient. Once his words fell, a faint thunderbolt already surrounded his fingers, emitting an air of menace.

"Lei Sha, our Lü Family is under the protection of Lord Yun Xiao. Aren’t you afraid Lord Yun Xiao will settle accounts with you in the future if you dare harm us?"

Seemingly sensing her father’s predicament, Lü Xiaoman finally brought up the last lifeline, hoping the other party would fear Yun Xiao’s status and spare the Lü Family today.

After all, the news of Yun Xiao destroying Wuyan Palace and Spirit Fighting Commerce had already spread across the Continent. Such a bluff might achieve miraculous results.

"Haha, with Lord Yun Xiao’s stature, how could he have time to concern himself with a mere Lü Family?"

Little did Lü Xiaoman anticipate, once her words fell, the Gang Leader of Divine Thunder Gang burst into two laughing fits, his tone full of mockery, as if Lei Sha weren’t fazed in the least.

"Moreover, since this Gang Leader dared come after your Lü Family, don’t you think I would gather the facts? Others may not know your connection with Lord Yun Xiao, but how could this Gang Leader not? Stop inflating your importance!"

Lei Sha seemed to be well-prepared. His words revealed that the Lü Family members felt a ghastly pallor, inwardly cursing Lei Sha’s intelligence sources.

Truth be told, there was no profound relationship between the Lü Family and Yun Xiao. It was merely Yun Xiao’s desire to keep his identity hidden, so he briefly joined the Lü Family’s ranks.

Especially Tang Gu, who was quite discontent with Yun Xiao back then and wanted to challenge him. If it weren’t for the Tiger Roar Manor’s Dark Night attack, Yun Xiao might have already turned against the Lü Family.

Lei Sha was right; flying the banner of Yun Xiao was Lü An’s way of self-aggrandizing. Yun Xiao would not explain such matters, leading many in Wuchuan City and surrounding forces to fear and refrain from provoking the Lü Family.

But Gang Leader Lei Sha of Divine Thunder Gang somehow uncovered the truth. Knowing that the Lü Family was merely self-praising, with no significant ties to Lord Yun Xiao, gave him the audacity to trouble the Lü Family.

Perhaps that’s why Lei Sha dared to bring his gang against the Lü Family. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have challenged a family under a great figure’s protection, even for the sake of borrowing courage.

"It seems you’re not intending to submit to our Divine Thunder Gang. If that’s so..."

Seeing his laughter echo, with the Lü Family still unresolved, Lei Sha’s last shred of patience wore thin, unwilling to utter more wasted words.

Lei Sha’s bloodthirsty nature, paired with his Early Stage Earth Bending Realm cultivation, made the inclusion of the Lü Family inconsequential. Perhaps exterminating them would satisfy his bloodlust better.

"Xiaoman, if you get the chance, take Tang Gu and flee. I’ll fight to the death and hold Lei Sha for a few rounds!"

Seeming to see the bloodthirsty gleam in Lei Sha’s eyes, Lü An knew the Lü Family could very well follow in the footsteps of the Zhang and Wang families. It was as if arranging his affairs posthumously, he pushed Lü Xiaoman beside Tang Gu.

Lü An understood that he and the Lü Family elders could perish, but the two young generations could not. If Lü Xiaoman and Tang Gu also died, the Lü Family would truly lose all hope.

"Father!"

Pushed forcefully towards Tang Gu, Lü Xiaoman’s beautiful eyes held a touch of despair. She knew her father had resolved to fight Lei Sha to give her a chance to escape.

However, a half-step Earth Concealing realm Lü An fighting desperately against an early-stage Earth Bending realm Lei Sha would lead to a predictable outcome. On this continent, not everyone can, like Yun Xiao, fight above their realm and emerge victorious.

"Remember, leave none alive!"

Lei Sha naturally noticed Lü An’s actions but showed no concern, and as his cold voice echoed, the hearts of many Lü family members sank to the bottom.

Although the Lü Family’s overall strength surpasses that of the Zhang and Wang Families, without an Earth Bending realm expert, they cannot make Lei Sha slightly apprehensive—at most, it would just consume more effort.

"Prepare to fight to the death!"

Seeing the formidable members of the Divine Thunder Gang advancing slowly, a trace of resolute light flashed in Lü An’s eyes as Meridian Qi of the half-step Earth Concealing realm surged from him, only to invite a cold sneer from Lei Sha.

"Like an ant trying to stop a chariot!"

Lei Sha’s cold voice issued forth, and in the next moment, he moved swiftly, already closing in on Lü An, with faint sounds of wind and thunder around him.

Bang!

Just as a loud sound rang out, Lü An was quick to react, actually blocking Lei Sha’s powerful strike at that moment. However, his expression changed drastically the next instant.

For Lü An suddenly discovered that his arm, which blocked Lei Sha, was becoming numb, as if bolts of thunder and lightning were emerging from Lei Sha’s palm, presumably the key cause of his arm’s numbness.

Clearly, Lü An underestimated Lei Sha’s methods; this leader of the Divine Thunder Gang backed by Sky Thunder Valley was evidently cultivating a thunder attribute technique, whose greatest effect made enemies temporarily paralyzed during contact.

Because of this oversight, Lü An faced tragedy the next moment as Lei Sha raised his right leg and violently kicked Lü An’s abdomen, sending him flying several yards.

"Puh!"

Lü An’s condition appeared no better than Tang Gu’s earlier; an early-stage Earth Bending realm expert is absolutely not someone a cultivator of just a half-step Earth Concealing realm can contend with.

Blood sprayed wildly from Lü An’s mouth, and his earlier wish to withstand several moves from Lei Sha was dashed in this instant defeat, he realized he was far inferior compared to a genuine Earth Bending realm expert.

"The Lü Family... is finished!"

Feeling his severe internal injuries and sensing Lei Sha’s towering aura, Lü Fa felt a wave of despair. This time, he no longer had the ability to protect his daughter and disciples.

"After today, there will be no Lü Family in Wuchuan City!"

With just two moves, Lei Sha defeated Lü An, feeling quite satisfied with himself. His cold voice proclaimed the Lü Family’s fate, and it seemed this outcome would not change.

Step, step, step!

Yet, just as Lei Sha waved his hand for the Divine Thunder Gang members to swarm forward and slaughter all Lü Family members, urgent footsteps sounded from the hall entrance.

"Hmm?"

Lei Sha stood with arms crossed, not acting personally, so in the corner of his eye, he first saw it was a member of the Divine Thunder Gang, specifically the elder responsible for intelligence.

"Could it be..."

Recalling his instructions to this realm elder lately, Lei Sha’s heart suddenly moved, particularly being greatly concerned about a major matter affecting the Tenglong Continent’s situation.

"Gang Leader, there’s news of the Stepping Heavenly Stone!"

The intelligence elder wasted no time, quickly approaching upon seeing Lei Sha’s gaze. However, noticing the Divine Thunder Gang members about to commence a massacre, his expression changed.

"Hold on a moment!"

A flash of astonishment crossed his heart, and the intelligence elder of the Divine Thunder Gang didn’t heed Lei Sha’s outstretched hand but shouted loudly.

This loud shout not only puzzled the Lü family but also caused the Divine Thunder Gang members to turn their heads, unaware why this intelligence elder would halt their actions at this moment.