Chapter 53: Provocation and Retaliation

Those from the minor sects were struck one after another with shock.

First, Sheng Yuanzi from the Shengyuan Sect appeared.

Then Sheng Yuanzi even refined and carried out the sect’s treasured heirloom.

Immediately after, a young man emerged from the Daoyan Sect, holding the Dao One Sword in his hand!

The profound legacies of these two sects unveiled themselves simultaneously today.

In their hearts, there was only one thought:

“The heavens of the Tianyuan Domain are about to change!”

Lu Tianyun gazed coldly at Lu Changfeng and spoke, “My good cousin!”

“You betrayed the family over a trivial matter back then!”

“The Lu family spared your life, only for you to point a sword at me?!”

Lu Changfeng responded with indifference, “I am no longer one of the Lu family!”

“Besides, don’t even mention that despicable place called the Lu family!”

Nearby, the faces of the Lu family members darkened, their expressions turning grim.

The head of the Lu family even slammed the table in front of him, shattering it.

Lu Changfeng merely glanced coldly before withdrawing his gaze.

“Lu Changfeng! No matter what, you are still a Lu family member!”

“And yet you dare to insult your own family? It’s fortunate that some still care about you! Are you even human?!”

Lu Tianyun’s face grew stern as he spoke coldly.

For a moment, all eyes present fixed on Lu Changfeng, filled with disdain.

“Is Lu Changfeng from the same family as Daozi of the Shengyuan Sect? They’re even cousins?”

“What kind of family produces two prodigies like that?”

“Hah... Daoyan Sect must be blind to accept someone who betrayed his own family. Who knows when he might defect from Daoyan Sect as well!”

Whispers and murmurs echoed throughout the gathering.

Their gazes brimmed with contempt toward Lu Changfeng.

Lu Tianyun, seeing his objective fulfilled, curled the corners of his mouth into a slight smirk.

At that moment, Yue Qingshuang’s eyes turned icy.

She slowly lifted her head, staring coldly at Lu Tianyun floating in midair.

Lu Changfeng was her disciple.

Having spent time with him, she knew well the nature of her disciple.

This young man suspended in the air was clearly humiliating her disciple.

She could not tolerate it.

Just then, Lu Changfeng stepped forward and said with calm resolve, “You speak so much, isn’t it just because you want to fight me?”

“If so, I will grant you your wish!”

With that, a humming sound resonated—

The Dao One Sword in his hand suddenly thrust upward, pure sword light striking vertically into the sky.

The heavens roared as the sword light tore through the clouds, revealing the blazing sun, illuminating all beneath it.

“I, Lu Changfeng of Moon Cold Peak, Daoyan Sect, challenge you to a full cycle battle at the Yuan Dan realm today!”

“Lu Tianyun, do you dare accept?!”

Lu Changfeng’s expression was indifferent as he looked at the figure in the sky.

Everyone present could feel the murderous intent behind his words.

Lu Tianyun’s face darkened.

He was a Yuan Dan realm cultivator, yet here he was being insulted by a cultivator at the full cycle realm?

The last time, he had been provoked and even defeated within the Lu family.

That memory was a thorn in his heart!

Now, at the Shengyuan Sect’s grand banquet, Lu Changfeng was still provoking him like this!

At this moment, the killing intent in Lu Tianyun’s eyes erupted explosively.

“Hmph... You’re just a worthless full cycle realm cultivator and dare to challenge me?”

“Come back when you reach Yuan Dan!”

He clearly believed he would personally end Lu Changfeng with ease.

But not now.

He was a Yuan Dan realm cultivator, while Lu Changfeng was only at the full cycle realm.

Even if he won, the other cultivators present wouldn’t truly recognize his strength.

They might even accuse him of bullying a weaker opponent.

Lu Tianyun looked at Lu Changfeng coldly, his body trembling as a fist-sized Yuan Dan appeared before him.

This Yuan Dan bore intricate patterns and emitted an overwhelmingly powerful aura.

“Heavens! That’s a Yuan Dan? How can it be so large?!”

“Typically, a cultivator’s Yuan Dan is the size of a fingernail, and that’s already impressive. His is as large as a fist?!”

“He’s only at the first stage of Yuan Dan? Even a peak Yuan Dan realm cultivator wouldn’t have one that big!”

The cultivators stared wide-eyed at the Yuan Dan in the air, marveling.

They then looked back at Lu Changfeng.

His cultivation was merely at the full cycle realm; although solid in aura, he was clearly far behind by an entire major realm.

“What’s the matter?”

Lu Changfeng smiled lightly and said, “Are you afraid?”

“Seems that battle a year ago gave you a mental block?”

“You don’t dare make a move against me anymore, do you?!”

His words caused a stir.

The crowd was stunned, then erupted into even louder discussions.

“What? They fought before? And Sheng Yuanzi lost?”

“Judging by Sheng Yuanzi’s reaction, this isn’t fabricated!”

“No wonder he might be scared. It’s only prudent to be cautious facing someone who has beaten you!”

As the crowd spoke, they noticed Lu Tianyun’s increasingly sullen expression and quickly fell silent.

In midair,

Lu Tianyun gritted his teeth, killing intent surging.

He wanted to kill Lu Changfeng right then and there.

After all, this was an opportunity!

He was confident he could end him with a single strike.

But Lu Tianyun knew that if he lost his temper and acted during the Shengyuan banquet, it would only worsen relations between the two sects.

It could even make him and Shengyuan Sect a laughingstock.

Thinking of this, Lu Tianyun clenched his palm tightly, took a deep breath, and exhaled heavily.

“If I don’t dare act, then I’ll just hold it in.”

Lu Changfeng spoke coldly.

He naturally understood Lu Tianyun’s predicament; whether he acted or not, he was trapped.

But Lu Changfeng hoped that Lu Tianyun would act recklessly, as it would bring even worse consequences for him.

“You’re scared!”

Just those three words.

Lu Tianyun’s already fragile composure was about to shatter once again.

At that moment,

An elder of the Shengyuan Sect rose with a stern expression.

Suddenly,

A powerful aura from the peak Lingtai realm erupted.

That immense energy crashed down toward Lu Changfeng.

“Boom!”

A muffled sound echoed.

Lu Changfeng’s body trembled, blood spilling from his mouth as he was flung backward by the overwhelming force, crashing onto the ground behind him.

He felt as though a great mountain was pressing down on him, suffocating him.

“You brat, this is Shengyuan Sect! How dare you act so recklessly!”

The elder from the Lingtai realm scowled and charged at Lu Changfeng.

Gritting his teeth, he spoke coldly, “You uncouth wretch!”

“Today, I will teach you a lesson on behalf of your master!”

As he finished speaking,

A hum filled the air.

In midair,

A massive vortex of spiritual energy surged around his fist.

A dazzling light burst forth from his fist.

The immense power summoned wild winds that howled, accompanied by a chorus of buzzing sounds echoing throughout the place.