Chapter 1049 - 651: Spouting Nonsense (4K)_2

Lu Changsheng initially planned to find a few desolate mountains to house the Lark Clan.

The Immortal Realm is vast; even a dynasty governed by a strong cultivator at the Immortal Emperor Realm spans millions of miles. Finding a few uninhabited mountains for the Lark Clan to settle down shouldn’t be difficult.

He could even arrange for the Lark Clan to reside within Mount Shu’s territory.

"Sigh, to think that our Lark Clan’s ancestors fought and sacrificed their lives for the Kui Phoenix Clan during the ancient war, yet now we are hunted by them. If our ancestors could see this from the heavens, who knows what they’d think."

"Without these Spirit Veins, our Lark Clan is destined to decline further."

"There’s no other way. Preserving our lives comes first."

"Honored Daoist, let’s depart now."

The Lark Clan’s Clan Leader and elders could only place their hopes on Lu Changsheng, fully aware he was a powerful figure from the Immortal Realm.

Just as Lu Changsheng was about to reply, an overwhelming and terrifying aura descended, erupting like a mountain flood and splitting the heavens and earth!

The faces of the entire Lark Clan turned pale. The Clan Leader gazed at the sky with despair and fear, where several hundred towering figures loomed. Billowing demon clouds churned, blotting out the sun. The sky grew ominously dark.

"The Kui Phoenix Clan Leader!"

The Lark Clan Clan Leader’s face turned ashen as he swallowed hard.

At the moment of the Kui Phoenix Clan Leader’s appearance, it was as if his death sentence had been handed down.

The disparity in power between the two sides was immense. Resistance was futile, and his body trembled uncontrollably with fear.

Lu Changsheng’s palms were damp with sweat.

He hadn’t anticipated that the Kui Phoenix Clan would not only act so swiftly but also send their leader personally.

After suffering the loss of four elders, the Kui Phoenix Clan stopped sending them to their deaths one by one. Their Clan Leader himself had appeared, clearly determined to eliminate Lu Changsheng with overwhelming force.

As expected, these Demon Realm powerhouses were not to be trifled with. Sensing that something was awry, they were unwilling to give Lu Changsheng any opportunity to continue growing stronger.

The aura of the Kui Phoenix Clan Leader was immensely powerful—tenfold stronger than the combined force of the seven Kui Phoenix elders who had previously besieged Lu Changsheng.

Unlike the Holy Lands of the Human Race, which often set Divine King Realm juniors in charge for experience while the ancestors remained behind the scenes, the Demon Realm’s myriad tribes frequently waged fierce battles for territory. Hence, the tribe leaders were typically the strongest within their respective clans.

In addition to the Kui Phoenix Clan Leader, there were hundreds of Kui Phoenix elders—practically the entire clan had been mobilized.

Their target was none other than Lu Changsheng.

The Kui Phoenix Clan Leader’s Divine Sense swept over Lu Changsheng. This human cultivator’s cultivation level was likely in the range of Seventh Grade to Eighth Grade Divine King Realm.

His ability to defeat seven Kui Phoenix elders was likely reliant on the Mountain and Rivers Chart and the Taiyin Goddess Puppet.

However, against the Kui Phoenix Clan Leader, who had reached the Longevity Immortal Realm, these two magical treasures would be of no use.

"Father, this is the man who killed our Kui Phoenix elders. You must capture him alive—I want to make him suffer so much that he begs for death but cannot die!"

The Kui Phoenix Clan Young Sect Leader pointed aggressively at Lu Changsheng, his eyes filled with vicious malice.

Having narrowly escaped with his life twice against Lu Changsheng, his hatred had reached its peak.

"This is all my fault. Please spare him and my clansmen—I am willing to do anything for the Kui Phoenix Clan in exchange for their lives."

Yun Qingmu stood between Lu Changsheng, the Lark Clan, and the Kui Phoenix Clan, determined to take full responsibility upon herself, recognizing that no matter how powerful Lu Changsheng was, he couldn’t possibly contend with the Kui Phoenix Clan.

"If you still regard me as your master, then step down."

Lu Changsheng shouted firmly, taking Yun Qingmu by surprise.

Lu Changsheng, usually so gentle, spoke with such anger at this moment?

"You don’t need to bear this burden—I’ll handle it."

Lu Changsheng’s next words warmed Yun Qingmu’s heart.

It turns out her master wasn’t willing to sacrifice her to win the Kui Phoenix Clan’s forgiveness.

"Everyone, come inside."

Lu Changsheng used his Space Ring to absorb the entire Lark Clan into its spatial confines.

He understood that Yun Qingmu was of little significance to the Kui Phoenix Clan—they wouldn’t spare him just because of her.

After all, this enmity boiled down to a personal grudge between Lu Changsheng and the Kui Phoenix Clan, leaving the Lark Clan uninvolved and insignificant.

The Kui Phoenix Clan Leader watched indifferently as Lu Changsheng used his treasure to store away the Lark Clan without reacting.

Lu Changsheng’s assessment was correct—three-star tribes like the Lark Clan held no interest for the Kui Phoenix Clan Leader.

The Kui Phoenix Clan Leader was supremely confident that Lu Changsheng had no chance of escape.

Lu Changsheng summoned the Mountain and Rivers Chart. A Kui Phoenix elder was still trapped within its confines: "If you don’t want me to detonate the Mountain and Rivers Chart and kill this elder, let me go. Once I’m safely away, I’ll release him."

Lu Changsheng used the captive Kui Phoenix elder as leverage to fight for a slim chance of survival.

Although he knew the odds were low, in such a desperate situation, he had to try everything.

"Clan Leader, save me!"

The Kui Phoenix elder trapped inside the Mountain and Rivers Chart panicked and pleaded with his leader upon hearing Lu Changsheng’s threat to detonate the treasure and die together.

The Kui Phoenix Clan Leader remained indifferent: "Human brat, I never yield to threats. If you want to detonate the Mountain and Rivers Chart, then do it. His family will be well taken care of—this is the rule of our Kui Phoenix Clan."

Lu Changsheng frowned.

The Kui Phoenix Clan Leader was truly ruthless, willing to disregard his clansman’s life for victory.

It’s harder to be a good person than a villain, precisely because good people have vulnerabilities whereas villains are without scruples.

"The Mountain and Rivers Chart might be able to block one attack from him, but he’ll inevitably wear me down."

Lu Changsheng understood the disparity between them—even the Mountain and Rivers Chart wouldn’t withstand the Kui Phoenix Clan Leader’s relentless assaults.

After all, the Mountain and Rivers Chart had its limits.

The Kui Phoenix Clan Leader was likely on par with Su Wudi.

Fighting an opponent like him gave Lu Changsheng less than a one-in-a-billion chance of survival.

Countless thoughts raced through Lu Changsheng’s mind as he tried to find a way to escape.

Should he call in the favor owed to him by the Eight Desolation Fire Dragon?

But the Kui Phoenix Clan likely wouldn’t care for the Eight Desolation Fire Dragon’s intervention.

Demons often fought among themselves for territory; the Kui Phoenix Clan and Fire Dragon Clan didn’t share amicable relations.

"This time, I’m truly in trouble—luck’s been rather unkind,"

Lu Changsheng chuckled bitterly, lamenting his misfortune at ending up in the Kui Phoenix Clan’s territory during his second visit to the Demon Realm, and even provoking their leader to action.

"I’ve heard you possess the remains of the Taiyin Goddess. The scar on my face was inflicted by the Taiyin Goddess herself. Whenever her name is mentioned, this wound aches faintly. Though she’s long dead, I must have her remains,"

The Kui Phoenix Clan Leader raised his right palm, summoning golden-red Demon Fire that radiated oppressive heat, distorting the surrounding space.

The Kui Phoenix Clan Leader’s Demon Fire far surpassed that of the Young Sect Leader, strong enough to melt even Dao Artifacts.

"Hold on!" Lu Changsheng interrupted, knowing that if the Kui Phoenix Clan Leader made his move, he would be doomed. "Do you know how I obtained the Taiyin Goddess Puppet?"

"Oh? Speak."

The Kui Phoenix Clan Leader hesitated—his curiosity won out, preventing him from immediately killing Lu Changsheng.

Once Lu Changsheng died, he would no longer be able to learn what the man had to say.

"I found the Taiyin Goddess Puppet in the Bai Emperor’s tomb."

"The Bai Emperor’s tomb? You know the location of the Bai Emperor’s tomb?!"

The Kui Phoenix Clan Leader and his elders were taken aback.

The Bai Emperor, like the Qing Emperor and Heavenly Emperor, was an ancient Human Race Great Emperor.

While the Qing Emperor had perished within the Qing Emperor’s Mausoleum in the Immortal Dynasty’s central region, a well-known place, the location of the Bai Emperor’s final resting place remained shrouded in mystery.

Legends claimed the Bai Emperor’s tomb housed the powerful treasures he’d once wielded.

Even acquiring a single artifact from his burial site would be invaluable.

"Brat, quickly reveal where the Bai Emperor’s tomb is!"

The Kui Phoenix Clan Leader was visibly impatient.

What began merely as a hunt for the Taiyin Goddess’s remains had unexpectedly led to news of the Bai Emperor’s tomb—a priceless discovery.

"Well, this..."

Lu Changsheng hesitated, knowing his words had successfully stalled for time.

Until he revealed the tomb’s whereabouts, he still had room to negotiate.

"Father, he’s definitely lying!"

The Kui Phoenix Clan Young Sect Leader, battered twice by Lu Changsheng, was utterly distrustful and suspected him of fabricating tales to buy time. He insisted Lu Changsheng should be killed immediately to quell his hatred.