Chapter 525: Frenzied Sniping, Murders at the Domain Gate!

A day later, Lu Chensha found Lu Mingfeng and the others halfway up Purple Secrets Mountain.

Though they managed to escape, they encountered demonic beasts along the way, suffering some injuries.

Lu Yunfei, who had woken up earlier, had fainted again.

So during this time, they didn’t dare step outside and hid here.

“Let’s first meet up with Sister Yan.”

Lu Chensha was dressed in a green brocade robe and his skin was so fair it appeared almost translucent, giving off a sense of fragility and coldness.

“Alright.”

Lu Mingfeng looked at Lu Chensha.

He felt that this younger brother’s temperament had changed a bit from before, but he couldn’t pinpoint exactly what was different.

Yet, after the previous battles, he had full confidence in his brother.

The fact that Chensha found them quickly showed that his strength had returned.

Given the current situation, meeting up was the best course of action.

“Not good!”

“Second-Tier Demonic Beast!”

As soon as they left the cave, they saw the Spectre Face Soul-Devouring Spider outside, and their faces instantly filled with shock.

“No worries, it’s my spirit beast.”

Lu Chensha said casually.

“What!”

“Chensha, this is your spirit beast!?”

Lu Mingfeng and the Qingzhu Mountain disciples were stunned.

They looked at Lu Chensha in disbelief, then back at the Spectre Face Soul-Devouring Spider, wondering if they were dreaming.

“During my escape, I had a lucky encounter and subdued this Spectre Spider.”

Lu Chensha gently stroked the terrifying spider and explained briefly.

“This this this…”

Lu Mingfeng and the others were unbelievably shocked.

This was truly beyond imagination.

After all, demonic beasts are wild and ferocious, extremely hard to tame, and would rather die than submit to someone weaker.

Refining cultivators taming a Second-Tier demonic beast is almost unheard of, usually just stories for entertainment.

But now, Lu Chensha, a mere Qi Refining cultivator, had actually subdued a Second-Tier demonic beast!

And this demonic beast was clearly no ordinary low or mid-tier creature.

If word of this got out, the name Lu Chensha would resound throughout the Qingyun Region.

“Chensha, now that you have a Second-Tier spirit beast, can we seek revenge on the Jin Family, Sima Family, and Shangguan Family!”

Lu Mingfeng spoke excitedly with a trace of hatred in his eyes.

In the previous battle, they were forced to flee in disgrace.

If it weren’t for the Avatar Talismans, they would’ve lost several lives.

In such circumstances, it was impossible not to feel enraged.

Besides, the matter of the Avatar Talismans was very serious.

If possible, he wanted to deal with the Shangguan Family to prevent them from bringing trouble to their own family.

“Of course, once Sister Yan recovers, we’ll seek out the Sima Family and Shangguan Family to settle accounts.”

Lu Chensha’s eyes flashed with killing intent as he spoke in a low voice.

“Another prodigy like Lu Ping’an or Lu Wangshu might rise from the Bihu Mountain Lu Family!”

One of the Qingzhu Mountain disciples, looking at the slightly skinny Lu Chensha, felt a deep respect and couldn’t help but think this.

This time, while leading Lu Mingfeng and the others, Lu Chensha didn’t interfere with any other fights.

He even avoided confrontation when sensing other cultivators.

One reason is that those still searching for spiritual herbs in the Purple Secrets Mountain are from powerful families, with considerable strength.

Another reason is that Lu Mingfeng and the others were not in the best condition, and they were also carrying the severely injured Lu Yunfei.

A day and a half later, they met up with Lu Qingyan.

Thanks to the Filthy Spirit Insect and the Spectre Face Soul-Devouring Spider, they encountered no dangers along the way.

Other forces, sensing the terrifying aura of the Spectre Face Soul-Devouring Spider, dared not provoke them.

Earlier, the Shangguan Family attacked them because they heard the sounds of battle and saw that they were in poor condition, taking advantage of the situation.

Under normal circumstances, without any deep grudges, life-or-death battles in the Purple Secrets Realm are rare.

“Sister Yan, Sister Ziyun, Mingfeng, you all should recover well during these days, and improve as much as you can.”

Lu Chensha said, looking at the three of them.

As for Lu Qingze and Lu Yunfei, though stabilized by spiritual herbs, they remained unconscious. They could only seek treatment after returning home.

Lu Chensha wasn’t stingy.

He gave several bottles of pills and spiritual herbs to the Qingzhu Mountain and Mo Family members, urging them to recover and improve their cultivation.

He planned to hunt down the Sima Family and Shangguan Family with Lu Qingyan and Lu Mingfeng later.

Lu Yunfei and Lu Qingze would be left under their care.

“Thank you, Young Master Chensha!”

The three Mo Family members were delighted.

While they were well-positioned in the Mo Family, earning enough in the realm could increase their chances of competing for the Foundation Establishment qualification upon return.

If they could enhance their foundation now using spiritual herbs, their chances of successfully competing for a Foundation Establishment Pill could be greatly improved.

Moreover, Lu Chensha clearly showed potential as a top genius.

If they seized this opportunity to align with him, they might find themselves rising in the future.

“Thank you, Young Master Chensha.”

The three Qingzhu Mountain disciples also thanked Lu Chensha and began meditating immediately.

Lu Chensha looked at the pile of spiritual herbs in his hands and consumed a few plants to improve his cultivation base.

However, after forming a contract with the Spectre Face Soul-Devouring Spider, he found his foundation nearly unshakeable.

Though these spiritual herbs were precious, they were of little use to him.

So, Lu Chensha fed the remaining spiritual herbs to his Thousand-Legged Centipede and Ironback Mantis.

Seeing this, the disciples of Qingzhu Mountain and the Mo Family were dumbfounded and heartbroken.

These spiritual herbs would be worth thousands of Spirit Stones outside.

Now, Lu Chensha was wasting them like this. It was simply a case of extreme extravagance.

“Sister Ziyun, take care of Yunfei and Brother Qingze here. For any situation, contact us immediately.”

Four days later, Lu Qingyan not only had recovered but was close to breaking into the second tier of Body Tempering.

Lu Chensha handed over previously hunted supplies and protective items to Lu Ziyun, instructing her and the six from Qingzhu Mountain and the Mo Family to hide here until the realm exit.

With that, they were entrusted with the task.

“Chensha, Sister Yan, Mingfeng, be careful.”

Lu Ziyun knew that Lu Yunfei and Lu Qingze needed care, so she nodded.

“Young Master Chensha, don’t worry.”

The Qingzhu Mountain trio and the three from the Mo Family spoke earnestly.

Previously, when they heard Lu Chensha was going to hunt the Shangguan Family, they were concerned and apprehensive, reluctant to go.

After all, facing a Golden Core Formation family was daunting for them.

They feared bringing trouble to their own families.

Nor did they believe they could face cultivators of such a formidable lineage.

“Alright!”

Lu Chensha didn’t say much, parted ways with Lu Qingyan and Lu Mingfeng, and left.

To quickly find the Sima Family and Shangguan Family cultivators, Lu Chensha approached anyone that caused a noise.

Of course, if he didn’t like what he saw, he would kill on the spot.

With the Spectre Face Soul-Devouring Spider’s mental attacks, almost no cultivator could withstand his first wave of killing intent.

“Puff, Puff, Puff—”

Lu Chensha’s expression was calm, cutting down four people like harvesting weeds, staining the grass red with blood.

The Spectre Face Soul-Devouring Spider devoured their souls, while the Ironfire Ants, Ironback Mantis, and Thousand-Legged Centipede gnawed on the corpses.

Such a scene sent chills down one’s spine.

Even Lu Qingyan and Lu Mingfeng were chilled to the bone.

“I hope Chensha isn’t being influenced by the Spectre Face Spider.”

Lu Qingyan looked at Lu Chensha, dressed in a green brocade robe, his fair skin unstained by dust, and felt heavy-hearted, wanting to speak but hesitating.

In her early memories, this younger brother had been introverted, quiet, and ordinary.

Since entering the Purple Secrets Realm, he gradually showed exceptional qualities but remained low-key and gentle.

But now, it’s as if he has become a completely different person, decisive and ruthless.

No, this wasn’t just decisiveness; it was cruelty!

Although the cultivation world operates on the law of the jungle…

The Lu Family’s education leaned toward righteousness.

They would not instigate trouble unless provoked.

Now, Lu Chensha was slaughtering without provocation, causing her to worry he was being influenced by the Spectre Face Soul-Devouring Spider.

After all, the image of this spider was inherently evil.

For a Qi Refining cultivator like her brother to subdue a Second-Tier demonic beast, perhaps it required a price, including affecting the mind.

“Chensha, if they willingly surrender their gains, there’s no need to kill them.”

Lu Qingyan spoke, breaking the silence.

“Sister Yan, leaving loose ends can lead to future trouble for our family.”

Lu Chensha, his Filthy Spirit Insect extracting soul power from the Spectre Face Soul-Devouring Spider, said calmly.

He tried to use the Filthy Spirit Insect and Spectre Face Soul-Devouring Spider to retrieve information on the whereabouts of the Shangguan Family and Sima Family from their souls.

However, the Spectre Face Soul-Devouring Spider, tainted by the Filthy Spirit Insect’s poison, lacked the intelligence to accomplish this.

The Filthy Spirit Insect could do it, but its efficiency was too low to quickly sift out useful information.

“I should inform Father later.”

Lu Qingyan sighed in her heart, understanding the reasoning, but decided to inform their father about Lu Chensha’s condition to prevent him from straying into evil.

“Friend Lu, spare us. We know the Sima Family and can contact them!”

One day, Lu Chensha’s group encountered a family force.

Lu Mingfeng recognized this group as a subsidiary of Xuanwu Ridge.

Facing their slaughter, the family cultivators immediately begged for mercy, claiming they had a Communication Talisman linked to the Sima Family.

“Alright, contact the Sima Family now, and I’ll let you go, with a Celestial Spirit Fruit as a gift.”

Lu Chensha’s eyes filled with killing intent as he spoke coldly.

Though the family cultivators feared Lu Chensha would go back on his word, they were too terrified to negotiate and chose to betray their acquaintances, contacting the Sima Family.

“Friend Lu, I’ve contacted the Sima Family. Not sure if…”

The cultivator, having sent the message, cautiously looked back at Lu Chensha.

“Alright, you may leave.”

Lu Chensha smiled and tossed a Celestial Spirit Fruit.

But just as the two excitedly thanked and started to leave…

“Puff, Puff, Puff—”

The Spectre Face Soul-Devouring Spider and the Ironfire Ants suddenly attacked, killing both.

“Chensha!”

Lu Qingyan looked at Lu Chensha, her eyes questioning.

To her, if Lu Chensha had promised to spare them, there was no need to kill them.

“Who knows if they were telling the truth? They might immediately contact the Sima Family after escaping.”

“Also, if they leave this realm alive, word may get out, causing future trouble.”

Lu Chensha spoke calmly.

With each kill, he felt increasingly indifferent to life.

Killing a few people felt no different than squashing a few ants.

“Chensha, your actions are deviating from the righteous path.”

Though Lu Qingyan understood the logic, she sighed, worried that her brother might stray into evil.

“The righteous path?”

Lu Chensha froze.

“Cultivation is about cultivating the heart. Your heart is being influenced by power. You must control your mind.”

Lu Qingyan gently admonished.

Power corrupts easily.

Cultivation is about curbing inner desires and controlling impulses.

In her eyes, Lu Chensha, now influenced by the Spectre Face Soul-Devouring Spider, had lost control of his inner desires.

Lu Chensha was taken aback, his expression shifting.

He realized that after entering the Purple Secrets Realm, his mindset had subtly changed.

After each kill, he felt as if chains were being broken.

Especially after multiple battles, his perception of life had silently changed.

Human lives had blended into those of demonic beasts and ants.

These lives were so easily taken; why should he care about them?

Lu Chensha pondered whether his situation would lead to the development of inner demons or a descent into madness.

However, it felt like a deep-seated indifference rooted in years of repression.

“Am I now breaking free from the chains imposed by society, unleashing my heart’s desires uncontrollably?”

Lu Chensha wondered.

But then he said to Lu Qingyan, “Sister Yan, I’ll be careful, but in this realm, special circumstances call for special actions.”

“As long as you know.”

Lu Qingyan didn’t press further, fearing it would lead to resentment.

In such matters, her words might not be convincing.

Perhaps only their father’s words would carry weight with Lu Chensha.

At this moment, Lu Qingyan wondered if their father’s early decision to have Lu Chensha raise spirit beasts was to temper his temperament.

The three of them cleaned up the battlefield, collected their spoils, and waited for the Sima Family’s arrival.

“Wow…”

Lu Mingfeng looked at the pile of Storage Bags, unable to stop himself from marveling at how much quicker this was than searching for spiritual herbs.

The six of them, after so much effort in this realm, had only seen significant gains in Lu Yunfei’s case.

But now, thanks to Lu Chensha’s murderous spree, their harvests had multiplied many times over.

“Sister Yan, this is ‘Vajra Grass’. It’s useful for Body Tempering. I heard there’s a rare spiritual herb called ‘Golden Bodhi Dates’ in this realm, which can cleanse the body and strengthen cultivation.”

“If we find it, your Body Tempering might breakthrough to the second tier.”

Lu Chensha handed a spiritual herb glowing with a faint golden hue to Lu Qingyan, smiling.

Their harvests were already beyond expectation.

And many rare spiritual herbs must be handed over to the Spirit Sect.

So, naturally, he prioritized using what he could.

If Lu Qingyan’s Body Tempering broke through to the second tier, hunting down the Shangguan Family would be a sure win.

“Mm.”

Lu Qingyan nodded, but her mind was elsewhere.

After waiting for about two hours, they finally heard movement.

“Sister Yan, Mingfeng!”

Lu Chensha, through the Filthy Spirit Insect, kept track of their surroundings and saw the Sima Family approaching, quickly informing Lu Qingyan and Lu Mingfeng.

They nodded and followed the plan.

Lu Qingyan stepped forward first.

When the three from the Sima Family saw her, their killing intent surged.

But noticing she was alone, they felt something was off and instinctively took a step back.

“Hum!”

Lu Mingfeng instantly activated the pre-set formation.

It was a top-grade First-Tier formation, mainly used for trapping people.

“Not good!”

“It’s an ambush!”

“Run!”

The three Sima Family members instantly realized they’d been lured by the Lu Family and prepared to flee.

“Boom!”

The three decisively unleashed Artifacts and talismans, breaking the formation.

However, as the formation shattered, a massive, terrifyingly grotesque dark spider loomed before them.

“Ssssss—”

The Spectre Face Soul-Devouring Spider hissed.

The black-and-white patterns on its belly formed a ghastly, eerie face, while its eight eyes glowed with a soul-chilling light.

“Hum—”

The leading Sima Family disciple, who seemed to have some treasure protecting his consciousness, bit his tongue to stay awake, but the other two were dazed.

At that moment, the killing began.

“Puff, Puff, Puff—”

The two Ironback Mantises and Lu Mingfeng’s Flying Sword instantly beheaded the two dazed disciples, their blood splattering as they fell.

Sima Yulin, though conscious, was instantly assaulted by the Ironfire Ants.

“Boom!!!”

His protective barrier shattered, his chest exploded, and he spit blood.

“Lu Chensha!”

Sima Yulin, both shocked and furious, looked around, but couldn’t see Lu Chensha, only Lu Qingyan and Lu Mingfeng.

Yet he knew this was all Lu Chensha’s handiwork.

“Puff, Puff, Puff—”

The Spectre Face Soul-Devouring Spider, Lu Qingyan, Lu Mingfeng, and the Ironback Mantises all charged at Sima Yulin.

Even with his superior strength, Sima Yulin couldn’t withstand the onslaught.

“Ah… Ahh…”

Moments later, Lu Qingyan’s spear and the Spectre Face Soul-Devouring Spider’s legs pierced through his chest and heart.

His face was full of resentment and unwillingness as he struggled to turn his head, glaring at the approaching, calm-faced Lu Chensha, his eyes filled with hatred.

But now, he couldn’t speak, his head drooping as he died.

“Only the Shangguan Family is left now.”

Lu Chensha looked at the corpse before him and softly said, his voice filled with killing intent.

This guy was undoubtedly a top genius of the Sima Family, and now that he was dead in this realm, the Sima Family would surely grieve.

Meanwhile…

Outside the Purple Secrets Realm…

The Sima Family’s Foundation Establishment cultivator trembled violently, his face turning pale.

He looked at Lu Ping’an in disbelief.

Unlike the Jin Family, the Sima Family purposely came to the Purple Secrets Realm to ambush the Lu Family.

Even if they gained nothing, killing all the Lu Family members was the main goal.

Earlier, they lost one, then another two in battle; this he could attribute to facing danger and the Lu Family’s struggle.

But now, the last three had died, including Sima Yulin!

He stared intensely at Lu Ping’an.

Hoping to see a trace of sorrow or pain on his face, indicating that the Lu Family had suffered significant losses.

Lu Ping’an, sensing something, opened his eyes and looked toward the Sima Family’s Foundation Establishment cultivator, his expression calm.

After the Jin Family, now the Sima Family, he had a vague suspicion.

However, he wasn’t carrying the Soul Tablets for Lu Qingyan and the others.

So he didn’t know their exact situation.

But at this moment, he too felt a little heavy-hearted.

Although the six of them were quite strong…

Facing a combined attack by the Jin Family and Sima Family would still pose significant danger.

This development caught the attention of various forces under Qingyun’s governance, as they observed the Sima Family’s Foundation Establishment cultivator, deep in thought.

The grudge between the Bihu Mountain Lu Family and the Jin Family of Jinlong Ridge, along with the Sima Family of Xuanwu Ridge, was well-known.

Earlier, the Jin Family’s Foundation Establishment lost composure.

And now, so did the Sima Family’s Foundation Establishment.

Could it be…

Many were secretly shocked.

Especially those families that, based on prior instructions, had told their disciples to kill Lu Family members from Bihu Mountain if they encountered them alone, now felt an uneasy sense of foreboding.

Back in the Purple Secrets Realm…

After resting briefly and clearing the battlefield, Lu Chensha, Lu Qingyan, and Lu Mingfeng continued their search for the Shangguan Family’s whereabouts.

Finding a few people in a mountain like Purple Secrets isn’t easy.

Following their previous strategy, Lu Chensha sought information from others on the Shangguan Family’s location.

Finally, after three days, they acquired a rough idea of where the Shangguan Family was.

Though the Spectre Face Soul-Devouring Spider made them nearly unbeatable along the way, Lu Chensha was still cautious.

“Sister Yan, Mingfeng.”

Feeling the surge of a battle ahead, possibly involving the Shangguan Family, Lu Chensha signaled for Lu Qingyan and Lu Mingfeng to prepare and set up an ambush.

“Who’s there!?”

There were five members of the Shangguan Family, highly vigilant.

Even from a distance, they heard the disturbance.

“Shangguan Family, you killed my brother and sister. The Lu Family will avenge this grudge!”

Lu Mingfeng stepped forward, spotting them, and shouted furiously, tossing out several Void Thunders.

He immediately turned and fled.

“Hmm!?”

“Lu Family cultivators!”

“Something’s off!”

The Shangguan Family had also been searching for the Lu Family members.

They even persuaded several friendly families of Bihu Mountain to send messages requesting aid from the Lu Family.

But at that time, due to Lu Qingyan and Lu Mingfeng’s severe injuries, they hadn’t taken the bait.

Now seeing Lu Mingfeng, they felt something was wrong but still gave chase.

“Be careful!”

After a few steps, the leading Shangguan Family cultivator shouted.

As saber cultivators, their senses were similar to sword cultivators, extremely keen.

They instinctively sensed danger.

“This Shangguan Family is indeed formidable!”

Lu Chensha thought to himself.

However, this time they were well-prepared, so there was no fear.

The Spectre Face Soul-Devouring Spider appeared!

“Ssssss—”

A sharp, ear-piercing sound echoed, aiming to capture the soul.

Unconsciously, they directed their gaze toward the spider’s ghostly eyes.

“Not good, a Second-Tier Demonic Beast!”

“That’s a Spectre Face Soul-Devouring Spider! Close your ears and don’t look into its eyes!”

The Shangguan Family had not only combat strength but also knowledge of the cultivation world.

One family member recognized the Spectre Face Soul-Devouring Spider and shouted immediately.

The other four instantly became vigilant.

“Kill them!”

Lu Qingyan, donning a golden armor, charged ferociously, surrounded by golden light.

Her previous armor had been damaged; this was a top-grade Artifact she had gained.

Besides this, she now possessed several defensive Artifacts, fully armed.

“Heh, you fools, you walk into hell with your eyes open! If you want to die, I’ll grant your wish!”

“Let’s see where your confidence comes from!”

Even knowing Lu Mingfeng and Lu Qingyan were prepared, the five members of the Shangguan Family remained confident in their power.

They surged with killing intent.

“Clang!!!”

Lu Qingyan and the Spectre Face Soul-Devouring Spider clashed head-on with the five Shangguan members, while Lu Mingfeng controlled his Flying Sword from the side.

“Kill!”

One Shangguan member’s saber glowed with thunderous light, overwhelming and domineering.

If all five attacked at once, the Spectre Face Soul-Devouring Spider might not hold up.

“Black Dragon Stab!”

Lu Qingyan’s expression was icy and heroic as she attacked one member recklessly, exchanging injury for injury.

“Buzz, buzz, buzz—”

Meanwhile, Lu Chensha directed his Ironfire Ants to launch a suicide attack, instantly blowing up in front of one member.

“Boom, boom, boom—”

The explosion sounded like muffled thunder, instantly severely injuring one Shangguan member.

“Ssssss—”

Under Lu Chensha’s command, the Spectre Face Soul-Devouring Spider’s legs acted as spears, aiming to pierce this person’s heart.

Another Shangguan member deflected the attack.

“Humph!”

Lu Mingfeng unleashed a Second-Tier talisman towards them.

Though the Shangguan Family were saber cultivators, they also possessed Second-Tier talismans.

“Boom, boom, boom—”

Explosions rang out, forcing one Shangguan member to slash toward Lu Mingfeng.

“Roar—”

Lu Chensha’s eyes gleamed as he suddenly leapt out.

With a low roar that sounded like the bellowing of a thousand beasts, he summoned a Flying Dagger and unleashed his Ironback Mantises.

“Puff, puff, puff—”

Protective barriers shattered, leaving several bloody wounds.

“Die!”

Lu Mingfeng’s Flying Sword immediately finished off the wounded member, beheading him.

“Thirteen!”

“Retreat!”

The remaining four Shangguan members were furious yet shocked, realizing something was wrong.

Lu Family’s three members were formidable!

Plus, they had a Second-Tier Spectre Face Soul-Devouring Spider.

If they continued fighting, they would suffer heavy losses.

After some quick discussion, they decided to retreat and seek reinforcements!

As a Golden Core Formation family, the Shangguan Family had many affiliated families in the realm!

“Ssssss—”

The Spectre Face Soul-Devouring Spider seized the moment, launching a mental attack.

They were only Qi Refining cultivators, so even without direct sight, they could still cause some interference!

“Puff!”

The previously severely injured Shangguan Family cultivator was sent flying by the Spectre Face Soul-Devouring Spider’s spear. Then, Lu Qingyan pierced his heart with a spear, killing him instantly.

The three remaining Shangguan Family cultivators witnessed this and decisively activated Second-Tier escape talismans, shooting off like streaks of light.

“Where do you think you’re going!”

Lu Qingyan immediately activated a talisman, blocking them alongside the Spectre Face Soul-Devouring Spider.

At the same time, a massive black centipede, several meters long, appeared in their escape path, spraying poisonous mist and charging headlong toward them.

It was Lu Chensha’s Thousand-Legged Centipede.

After days of feeding, the Thousand-Legged Centipede’s injuries had healed.

“Kill!”

Lu Chensha and Lu Mingfeng also activated escape talismans to pursue.

Lu Mingfeng still had his Avatar Talisman active, fighting fiercely, almost recklessly.

Lu Chensha, however, kept a safe distance, commanding the Spectre Face Soul-Devouring Spider to fight desperately.

The Second-Tier demonic beast’s body was incredibly tough; even getting slashed a few times wasn’t an issue.

“Puff!”

One Shangguan Family cultivator coughed up blood, but he forcibly suppressed his injuries and continued to flee.

Thus began an intense and thrilling chase.

The commotion was enough to attract attention.

“Is that the famed Shangguan Family? I recognize that man leading them, his name is Shangguan Sheng. I’ve heard he’s one of their top talents. How did he end up being chased like this!?”

“Which family would dare to hunt down the Shangguan Family!?”

“A Second-Tier demonic beast! How is a Second-Tier demonic beast involved in chasing down the Shangguan Family?”

Witnessing the situation, these onlookers quickly backed off, not daring to interfere.

“Roar——”

The three Shangguan Family cultivators, while fleeing, were also waiting for an opportunity.

One of them noticed a flaw in Lu Qingyan’s movements and suddenly slashed out. Lightning flashed madly, roaring like a thunder dragon, ferocious and overwhelming.

“Black Dragon Stab!”

Lu Qingyan took the blow head-on, but her protective spiritual shield dimmed, and she was sent flying, spitting blood.

“The Shangguan Family is truly not simple!”

Lu Chensha caught Lu Qingyan, narrowed his eyes slightly, and continued the chase.

Though the Shangguan Family had some tricks, shaking them off wouldn’t be easy. Along the way, they even encountered a group that tried to help the Shangguan Family.

However, the soul-capturing effect of the Spectre Face Soul-Devouring Spider was not something everyone could resist!

Before the group could act, Lu Chensha took the initiative and instantly killed two of them.

“Puff puff puff——”

This brutal method terrified the rest, making them flee in panic. They knew this battle was beyond their capability.

At this moment, the previously heavily injured Shangguan Family cultivator was caught by Lu Qingyan, who took the opportunity to wound him further.

“Puff!”

The Ironfire Ants and Ironback Mantis immediately pounced, finishing him off.

“Split up!”

Seeing this, the last two Shangguan Family cultivators were both furious and alarmed.

But they knew the tide had turned against them.

They couldn’t hope to defeat the three Lu Family cultivators, so they chose to flee separately.

“Let’s kill this one first!”

At this point, Lu Qingyan and Lu Mingfeng were both injured, and Lu Chensha was unwilling to let them pursue on their own.

So, the three of them focused on chasing down one target.

While the Spectre Face Soul-Devouring Spider wasn’t good at tracking by scent, the Thousand-Legged Centipede had already memorized their smell during the previous battles. As long as the distance wasn’t too great, it could track them.

The Filthy Spirit Insect also locked onto their soul auras, allowing them to determine their general location.

“If you dare kill me, the Shangguan Family will never forgive you!”

After a long while, this Shangguan Family cultivator finally screamed in despair.

He was just about to return home to attempt Foundation Establishment; his future seemed limitless.

But now, he was being hunted down by a small, insignificant family’s False Core stage cultivators, feeling suffocated by the impending doom.

“If that’s your last words, then you can die now!”

Lu Chensha said coldly, commanding the Ironfire Ants and Spectre Face Soul-Devouring Spider, along with Lu Qingyan and Lu Mingfeng, to attack.

Though this Shangguan Family cultivator was indeed powerful, stronger than Lu Qingyan and Lu Mingfeng.

But against the combined assault of three people, one beast, and a swarm of insects, he could only fall with resentment and unwillingness, dead with his eyes wide open.

“There’s still one left. He’ll probably hide until the Secret Realm ends, making it hard to find him.”

Lu Qingyan, pale and exhausted, said.

“Once the Purple Secrets Realm ends and the domain gates open, we’ll have another chance!”

Lu Mingfeng, his breath unsteady and face pale, said.

“Exactly. We just need to block him at first opportunity and we can kill him!”

Lu Chensha said in a low voice.

With only one person left, it wouldn’t be easy to find him, as he’d likely be hiding the whole time.

“But in front of everyone, doing this-”

Lu Qingyan frowned slightly.

“Sister Yan, the moment we decided to attack, we made an enemy of the Shangguan Family already. No need to worry about appearances!”

“The Shangguan Family is under the Heavenly Sword Sect’s jurisdiction, which is far from us and won’t affect our family!”

Lu Chensha said bluntly.

After saying this, he paused and added in a low tone, “Besides, our family isn’t afraid of the Shangguan Family.”

Others might not know their family’s full strength, but he had some insight into his father’s power.

If their family was slaughtered by the Shangguan Family, not fighting back would truly be humiliating!

Hearing this, Lu Qingyan and Lu Mingfeng were startled, then nodded.

As Lu Family members, if they were unaware of their family’s situation, that would indeed be a problem.

However, they didn’t know the specifics of their family’s strength.

Soon after, the three of them gathered the loot from the Shangguan Family.

“The Shangguan Family’s loot is truly bountiful.”

“Sister Yan, Mingfeng, there are only five days left until the Purple Secrets Realm ends. You both should consume more spiritual herbs, or it would be too wasteful to hand them over after leaving.”

Lu Chensha told Lu Qingyan and Lu Mingfeng, while taking some spiritual herbs himself to recover his state.

Once they had mostly recovered, the three of them returned to find Lu Ziyun and the others.

After giving them some of the spiritual herbs, the three went to the top of a peak in Purple Secrets Mountain, waiting for the Secret Realm to end.

Once the domain gates opened, if the last Shangguan Family cultivator dared to show himself, they would strike at him.

“Boom——”

Five days passed in the blink of an eye.

By consuming a large number of body-tempering spiritual herbs, Lu Qingyan finally crossed the last half-step and broke through to the Second-Tier.

“Congratulations on your breakthrough, Sister Yan. Now we’ll have a better chance at killing that guy.”

Lu Chensha said.

The Shangguan Family cultivators were no joke.

Killing one under their guard would still be challenging.

“Such a waste, just to break through to the Second-Tier.”

Lu Qingyan, though pleased, also felt a little heartache.

The spiritual herbs she had consumed over these days had mostly wasted their medicinal power.

If they had been taken back and refined into pills, it would have been enough to help several people breakthrough.

“Rumble——”

A few hours later, the Purple Secrets Realm finally ended.

In the sky, a large void gate suddenly appeared, like a black hole vortex brimming with an ancient, timeless aura.

“Whoosh whoosh whoosh——”

As the Secret Realm ended, many cultivators from Purple Secrets Mountain rode their Artifacts, Flying Swords, and spirit birds through the gate, leaving.

It could be seen that many people were injured.

Only the disciples of the Four Great Immortal Sects fared relatively better.

“Hiss hiss hiss——”

At this moment, the Spectre Face Soul-Devouring Spider and Filthy Spirit Insect alerted Lu Chensha, indicating that a familiar aura was nearby.

“It’s him!”

Lu Chensha instantly knew that this person was the disguised Shangguan Family survivor.

Although he had disguised his appearance and figure.

His aura was still remembered by the Spectre Face Soul-Devouring Spider and Filthy Spirit Insect.

“Kill!”

The three of them stepped onto their flying shuttles, rushing toward the target with killing intent.

“Huh!?”

The other cultivators witnessing this looked on with surprise.

They didn’t expect anyone to make a move even after the Secret Realm had ended.

But seeing the fierce demeanor of Lu Chensha and the others, none of them dared to intervene.

“Damn it!”

The Shangguan Family cultivator recognized that he had been identified, his heart burning with anger and frustration.

As a direct descendant of a Golden Core family, when had he ever suffered such humiliation!

But knowing the methods of these three, he hesitated no longer and activated a defensive talisman.

Then, he violently struck his chest, using a secret technique to dramatically increase his speed, fleeing directly towards the void gate.

“Black Dragon Stab!”

As Lu Qingyan broke through to the Second-Tier, she stomped the ground hard, shooting forward like a black dragon, tearing through the layers of air.

“Go!”

Lu Chensha chose to support Lu Qingyan, sending the Ironfire Ants close to the target for a suicidal explosion.

Among his original eight hundred Ironfire Ants, over three hundred had already perished in the previous battles.

At this moment, he detonated half of the remaining ones at once!

“Boom boom boom——”

A series of dull explosions echoed, dimming the Shangguan Family cultivator’s protective light, disrupting his blood flow and leaving him unstable.

“Kill!”

Seeing Lu Qingyan charge in, the Shangguan Family cultivator drew his blade suddenly, slashing out in desperation. Purple lightning flickered as he used the force to keep pushing towards the void gate.

“Is that them!?”

“It’s Shangguan Fei!”

Immediately, some cultivators recognized the Shangguan Family cultivator by this strike.

Others who had seen Lu Chensha and his group fighting the Shangguan Family earlier were terrified.

They didn’t expect that the once-proud Shangguan Family would be hunted down to such a miserable state, now being cornered at the gates of the realm.

“Shangguan Bro, I’ll help you!”

Immediately, an ally of the Shangguan Family summoned a Flying Sword, trying to intercept Lu Qingyan.

“Get lost!”

Lu Qingyan, fiercer than ever, pressed forward without hesitation.

“Clang clang clang——”

Now that Lu Qingyan had broken through to the Second-Tier of Body Tempering, she was on the top tier within the Secret Realm. With one spear strike, she easily knocked away the intercepting Flying Sword and continued her assault on Shangguan Fei.

“Are you sure you want to get involved in our grudge with this man?”

Lu Chensha, dressed in a green robe, stood on his flying shuttle, glaring at the others. The Ironfire Ants and Ironback Mantis around him lunged at someone in the crowd.

Beside him, Lu Mingfeng threw out a Second-Tier talisman, intimidating the onlookers.

“Who is this family to dare oppose the Shangguan Family!?”

“What happened to the Shangguan Family? Weren’t there six of them!?”

“To think they killed all but one of the Shangguan Family—how ruthless!”

This battle caught the attention of many, leaving them shocked and confused.

Compared to the famous Shangguan Family, the Bihu Mountain Lu Family’s reputation in Jiang Kingdom’s cultivation world was still lacking.

Though some had heard of Bihu Mountain or names like Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge, they didn’t recognnze the Lu Family’s disciples.

“Puff!”

Under Lu Qingyan’s relentless attacks, Shangguan Fei spat out a large mouthful of blood.

But he was exceptionally strong, making it difficult for Lu Qingyan to finish him off quickly.

“Boom!”

At this moment, he used Lu Qingyan’s attack to propel himself backward, then sprang towards the void gate.

At this time, not just Lu Qingyan’s palms, but even her beautiful face was marked with several dark scales as she shot forward. At this instant, her spear pierced straight through his back.

“Buzz!”

But just then, a pulling force emerged from the domain gate, making both of them feel as if the world was spinning.

Outside the Purple Secrets Realm.

A vast portal stood tall on the central altar, exuding a timeless aura.

“Whosh whosh whosh——”

Figures flew out of the Secret Realm.

In midair, the Shangguan Family’s False Core Old Ancestor stood atop a divine ship, his face as dark as water, tightly gripping his hands as he stared at the portal.

Just then.

“Thud!”

Two figures, one male and one female, flew out from the vortex.

The woman wore a dark golden armor, her spear stabbing through the man’s back.

“Ancestor, save me!”

The man’s throat tightened as he looked up at the sky, his voice hoarse as he called out.

“Fei’er!”

Seeing this, the Shangguan Family’s Old Ancestor erupted in fury, his voice thundering across the heavens: “How dare you little brat!”