A Single Arrow Unstoppable, Lu Clan Direct Line

As Zheng Fa walked from his residence in Shi Nandang towards the Three Palaces Hall, he was troubled:

He came to Vast Sun Mountain intending to infiltrate the Tianhe Sect, but this was not up to him; it depended on when Cloud True Immortal would depart and whether the man was willing to take him along.

Besides that, he had another goal at Vast Sun Mountain: to explore the Secret Realm and see if he could find out Lu Mo's current situation.

But he didn't act rashly. There must be a formation on Vast Sun Mountain, and he was under suspicion. He had been quite high-profile lately, and that Cloud True Immortal might be watching him.

Acting rashly could easily expose your actions.

Zheng Fa had been cultivating at his residence for several days, behaving himself properly. Today, when he went out, it was Cloud True Immortal came looking for him again.

"The Venerable Shi!"

As he ascended the jade steps, someone transmitted a message to him.

Zheng Fa looked up and saw an unfamiliar disciple walking down the steps.

Zheng Fa didn't recognize the Nascent Soul Realm, but judging from his robes, he shouldn't be from any of the Three Clans.

The disciple didn't move his mouth, nor did he even glance at him; he seemed completely ordinary as he brushed past him.

Zheng Fa was certain that the person had indeed called out to him once, and only once.

He glanced at the disciple's retreating figure, then continued walking upwards.

Two or three more disciples greeted him in the same way; none of them were direct descendants of the Three Clans.

Of course, not everyone does this; in fact, most people still keep their distance.

Zheng Fa felt a little emotional, but didn't take it to heart, and walked straight to the entrance of the Three Palaces Hall.

"Disciple Shi Nandang requests an audience."

"Come in."

In the hall, only the Cloud True Immortal sat alone, looking at Zheng Fa with a somewhat complicated expression.

It seems this person has been thinking about it for two or three days and has formed new ideas about himself.

Zheng Fa entered the hall, Cloud True Immortal spoke frankly:

You surprised me.

Before he could speak, Cloud True Immortal added, "But if you want to save your life, this isn't enough."

"Please enlighten me Founder."

"Luo Clan."

Zheng Fa understood, but didn't speak; he simply nodded.

Cloud True Immortal didn't say much, just waved his hand and let him go.

Watching Zheng Fa's figure gradually disappear.

The Yun Clan cultivator from before came out again.

"Holy Ancestor, isn't this a bit too risky?"

Cloud True Immortal turned his head, seemingly looking at the back of Vast Sun Mountain, and after a long while spoke:

"It's been too long."

"Holy Ancestor?"

"He attained enlightenment as the Devil Ancestor, and told me to wait. I waited."

"The Buddha Ancestor attained enlightenment made me wait again, and I waited again."

"Nephew Ke Luo, you're making me wait again." Cloud True Immortal's voice grew colder and colder. "Why should I?"

The hall fell silent for a moment.

After a short while, the Yun Clan cultivator said, "But Shi Nandang's mind is unfathomable."

"He has the ability, and he and the Luo Clan are inherently sworn enemies."

"What if it causes some serious trouble?"

"It's just Corpse Liberation."

Cloud True Immortal's tone was full of confidence.

Cloud True Immortal is quite brave.

Zheng Fa walked out of the Three Palaces Hall, still pondering the other party's words.

As far as he knew, the key to reviving Loose Immortal Luo lay in resources and Luo Clan cultivators.

Resources are naturally at Cloud True Immortal's discretion; he seemed to have been making excuses to delay, which caused some controversy.

Now he wants to use himself as a weapon to torment the Luo Clan.

I have no idea what this person is trying to do.

Although Zheng Fa knew that Cloud True Immortal was using him, he was still quite happy to do so.

He would do anything to help Vast Sun Mountain if it could cause chaos.

"We must hasten the resurrection of the Holy Ancestor."

Inside a cave abode, several Luo Clan cultivators gathered together to discuss something.

It was Luo Gan who spoke.

He was a direct descendant of the Luo Clan, possessed the cultivation level of Corpse Liberation, and was one of the thirteen Spirit Transformation who besieged Shi Nandang that day.

"Ancestor Yun went a bit too far with his personal feelings."

"In this era, we and the Yun Clan have never been on good terms."

"..."

"It's alright. No matter what Ancestor Yun does, he can only delay things for a while. As long as the Holy Ancestor is resurrected, everything will be fine."

"And that Shi Nandang!"

"He's just a madman. Let him have a day or two until the Holy Ancestor is resurrected..."

As they were talking, a Luo Clan cultivator rushed over, his face filled with panic.

What's the panic?

"Shi Nandang!"

What's wrong with him?

He sent a challenge!

Luo Gan suddenly stood up, his eyes filled with rage.

"Give it to me!"

The disciple presented a letter with both hands.

Luo Gan opened it and saw that the post contained only one sentence:

"The grudge from yesterday remains unresolved. Allow me three days to prepare. In three days, I will come to seek your guidance— Shi Nandang."

Luo Gan's face turned ashen, and he cursed, "Shi Nandang insult me!"

The disciple then said, "This post..."

What's wrong with the post?

"This post was shot at the entrance of the cave abode by Shi Nandang," the disciple whispered. "Many disciples saw it."

The cultivators in the cave were immediately enraged and began to curse loudly.

After a moment of silence, Luo Gan sighed, "We have no choice but to accept."

"If we back down, how will our Luo Clan ever be able to hold our heads high again?"

"The people of the clan have probably lost their will to live."

Another Luo Clan Nascent Spirit Transformation nodded and said, "Shi Nandang gave us three days to prepare, seemingly allowing us to collect Spirit Treasure treasures and magical Law Artifact, but it also cornered our Luo Clan."

"It's likely that Grandmaster Yun is backing them up."

Luo Gan thought for a moment and then said, "Although Shi Nandang's arrow is sharp, it is not invincible."

"I remember now, the clan still possesses a defensive Spirit Treasure! It was personally crafted by our Founder!"

Three days later, Zheng Fa arrived at Luo Gan's cave abode.

Luo Gan had been waiting there for some time.

There were still hundreds of disciples watching at the entrance of the cave abode.

Many of them belonged to the Lu and Yun clans.

Most of them are disciples from non- Three Clans.

Upon seeing Zheng Fa arrive, their expressions were somewhat complicated.

Hundreds of thousands, even millions of years ago, this was the only cultivator on Vast Sun Mountain who, without belonging to Three Clans, challenged Three Clans.

Zheng Fa walked to the middle of the crowd, but his gaze was not on Luo Gan. Instead, he looked at another Luo Clan who had undergone Corpse Liberation.

The Luo Clan members were all taken aback.

Luo Gan to speak, "Your opponent is me."

"I know," Zheng Fa nodded, "But my next opponent is him."

"..."

Everyone was stunned for a moment. Luo Gan went over these words in his mind twice before he understood, and his face immediately turned bright red.

"Arrogant!"

A crimson glow emanated from his body, Yang Spirit a Five-Dragon Ring was encircled on his arm.

What's even more surprising is that there's a spirit shield shimmering with azure light in front of his Yang Spirit Body.

A member of the Lu Clan recognized this Spirit Treasure:

"I didn't expect Luo Gan to even bring it out."

"What is this shield?"

"The Black Tortoise Shield, the defensive Spirit Treasure of Ancestor Luo, is said to be indestructible below the Dao Fruit."

"This..."

Their gazes toward the Black Tortoise Shield immediately filled with reverence.

Vast Sun Mountain has always been proud of its Secret Method.

Needless to say, Loose Immortal Luo is Dao Fruit, so even if the Black Tortoise Shield was just an early Spirit Treasure of his, it is by no means an ordinary item.

"This Shi Nandang heavy to handle; I've overestimated myself."

Zheng Fa also overheard their discussion.

He looked at the Black Tortoise Shield with curiosity, and felt a little envious.

After Spirit Transformation, he had some ideas about crafting Spirit Artifact, but ultimately he couldn't match Vast Sun Mountain's extensive experience.

Luo Gan seemed to misunderstand his gaze and coldly asked, "Scared?"

Zheng Fa snapped out of his daze, looked at Luo Gan, and surprisingly nodded.

"If you're afraid..."

"You don't need to pay for it if it's broken, right?"

"..."

Zheng Fa was still muttering to himself, "If Ancestor Luo -Immortal-Trapping Sword breaks, it's my fault, but what if your Black Tortoise Shield breaks..."

His words, in both veiled and overt, insulted Loose Immortal Luo once again.

How could Luo Gan tolerate this?

The Five-Dragon Ring in his hand flew high towards Zheng Fa's head.

Zheng Fa also drew his bow and shot an arrow.

With a hum, the Five-Dragon Ring landed on the ground.

With his Life-bound Spirit Treasure knocked away, Luo Gan let out a muffled groan as the Black Tortoise Shield on his chest met the golden arrow.

On the shield, the mythical beast Black Tortoise faintly appeared.

Golden and blue lights exploded right before everyone's eyes.

The two energies of water and fire rushed towards them, and everyone felt extremely hot one moment and extremely cold the next. Even those who had reached the Spirit Transformation stage had to raise their protective spiritual light.

The light faded.

Everyone looked towards Zheng Fa and Luo Gan.

They all stared wide-eyed.

The golden arrow had vanished, but the Black Tortoise Shield lay on the ground, becoming a fellow sufferer with Luo Gan's Five-Dragon Ring.

Luo Gan's face was now a golden-purple color, as if his Divine Soul had been somewhat damaged.

Zheng Fa, however, stood there calmly, his expression indifferent.

Zheng Fa's gaze then fell on the Black Tortoise Shield, and he nodded, saying, "It's not broken."

To be honest, this spirit shield is far more powerful than that.

But three days is not enough for Luo Gan to control this treasure.

After speaking, Zheng Dharma Body's Nine Luminaries Yang Spirit condensed into another golden arrow, pointing it at Luo Gan.

I surrender!

Luo Gan gritted his teeth and said.

Zheng Fa nodded slightly, then looked at the Luo Clan Spirit Transformation from before, and asked considerately, "Is three days enough?"

For a moment, the Luo Clan's Spirit Transformation was at a loss for words.

"All the Spirit Transformation of the Luo Clan have gone into seclusion!" In the Three Palaces Hall, the Yun Clan cultivator exclaimed joyfully, "Shi Nandang is truly remarkable; he has even earned the title ' Vast Sun Unstoppable' )."

Cloud True Immortal was also somewhat surprised.

During this period, Shi Nandang went through almost every single one of the Luo Clan's Nascent Spirit Transformation, picking them all out one by one.

At first, some people were willing to fight.

But no one can stop Shi Nandang shot.

Later, most of the Luo Clan 'Spirit Transformation claimed to be in seclusion and went into hiding.

Nowadays, those above the Spirit Transformation in the Luo Clan are either recuperating from injuries or in seclusion.

The people who had been chattering in his ear before suddenly disappeared.

Thinking of this, he was in a very good mood and couldn't help but say, "This Shi Nandang; it's quite a fine knife."

"However, some within the clan also have their opinions; they feel that Shi Nandang is too arrogant."

Cloud True Immortal remained silent for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Let him be, let him suppress the Luo Clan."

The Yun Clan cultivator suddenly paused, then said, "This Shi Nandang only withstand one arrow; could it be...?"

"He's quite clever."

"Cloud True Immortal commented."

"Cloud True Immortal won't stop Loose Immortal Luo's resurrection forever."

Inside the Shi Nandang cave abode, Zheng Fa and Senior Sister Zhang were discussing the situation.

"He must have something on his mind, wanting to monopolize some benefits..." Senior Sister Zhang replied.

Zheng Fa thought for a moment, then a thought flashed through his mind, "The Tianhe Sect?"

"Very likely." Senior Sister Zhang agreed with his assessment, adding, "Given the current scarcity of resources on Vast Sun Mountain, the gains from the Tianhe Sect are invaluable to them, especially the potential Tianhe Legacy Treasure."

Shi Nandang spoke up, "Sect Leader, if Loose Immortal Luo is resurrected, then Cloud True Immortal will certainly not protect you."

Zheng Fa agreed in his heart.

The Three Clans of Vast Sun Mountain are revered. Zheng Fa's slapping of the Luo Clan's face was, in effect, an attack on the very foundation of Vast Sun Mountain.

Even if Cloud True Immortal truly appreciated him, she wouldn't have allowed him to act this way, let alone if she had been using him.

In his eyes, he was probably a scapegoat, someone to be blamed for later.

But Zheng Fa didn't care.

The one who should take the blame is Shi Nandang; what does that have to do with Zheng Fa?

After exchanging a few more words, Shi Nandang stared intently at the Comprehensive Mirror, his eyes filled with deep thought.

What are you laughing at?

Seeing the smile on his lips, Xie Qingxue couldn't help but ask.

"One arrow Vast Sun Unstoppable." Shi Nandang looked a little embarrassed. "I was thinking, if I could return to Vast Sun Mountain after I achieve Corpse Liberation, that would be wonderful."

"..."

Xie Qingxue paused for a moment, then glanced sideways and said, "Everyone else returns home in glory, but I didn't say you should return home wearing someone else's clothes..."

Zheng Fa was walking on the road.

Many more people greeted him, no longer using telepathy, but instead bowing respectfully with hands clasped.

Even those who didn't greet him, Zheng Fa would only receive slightly uneasy and ingratiating smiles when he looked over.

"It's difficult!"

Suddenly someone shouted.

Zheng Fa turned his head and saw several Spirit Transformation from the Lu Clan, including one of his senior brothers.

The one speaking was this senior brother.

Your master summons you!

Zheng Fa was taken aback.

Since returning to the mountain, this was the first time the so-called master had summoned him.

He had some suspicions in his mind, so he sent a message through the Creation Jade Disc.

Following the group, Zheng Fa arrived at a somewhat familiar cave abode — the Nine Mountains Realm —where he created an identical replica.

Zheng Fa entered the cave abode.

Shi Nandang, the master, stood among them, looking at him with a complex expression.

Zheng Fa imitated the tone of Shi Nandang and said, "Master."

"Do you know that you are about to face a terrible disaster?"

Zheng Fa's heart stirred, but he didn't show it and simply nodded.

"Good to know." Master Shi Nandang squinted at Zheng Fa and snorted, "That Ancestor Yun used you as a weapon, and you're quite obedient."

"Disciple, I only wish to live."

Shi Nandang's expression remained unchanged, seemingly forgetting that he had previously given up on this disciple. He said, "If you want to live, you only have one way out."

"Please enlighten me, Master."

"His surname is Lu."

At the Nine Mountains Realm, Shi Nandang fell silent, his face conveying only three words: "This is actually possible?"

"Junior Brother is unmatched below the Dao Fruit at Vast Sun Mountain," Senior Sister Zhang shook her head. "Moreover, he cultivates the purest version of the <Scarlet Firmament Jade Register>."

"For the Lu Clan, Junior Brother is definitely not someone they can easily give up on."

Shi Nandang shook his head blankly. "But this is against the rules."

He understands the principles.

To Lu Mo, neither a Corpse Liberation cultivator nor an invincible Corpse Liberation cultivator below the Dao Fruit was insignificant.

But thinking back to how I had worked myself to the bone, like a beast of burden, only to fail at the last hurdle.

Now, the Sect Leader has almost trampled on the Luo Clan, one of the Three Clans, and in a short period of time, he has earned a direct lineage position in the Lu Clan, realizing his lifelong dream.

"If the Sect Leader were to join the Lu Clan, then the Lu Clan would be able to overpower the Luo Clan."

Xie Qingxue spoke up.

Shi Nandang suddenly realized.

If a cultivator who is not from one of the Three Clans did this, it would be a disgrace to the Three Clans.

If a Lu Clan cultivator did that, it would be a disgrace to the Luo Clan.

However, the status of the Lu Clan has become increasingly consolidated.

"Come with me."

Zheng Fa, the dream-fulfilling expert, followed Shi Nandang, his master, towards the back mountain.

"This is..."

"You think being granted a surname is so simple?" Master Shi Nandang glanced at him and explained, "This is a major matter, requiring the decree of the Holy Ancestor."

Lu Mo?

Zheng Fa became wary and looked ahead, wondering if they were heading towards that secret place.

What a coincidence!

Sure enough, Master Shi Nandang led him around the snow-capped peaks and to the back of Vast Sun Mountain.

In front of them was an ordinary-looking hillside.

Shi Nandang threw out a magic talisman from his sleeve, and the scene in front of the two of them instantly changed, with about a hundred people appearing in front of him.

Because Shi Nandang had introduced them, Zheng Fa recognized most of them—they were all direct descendants of the Lu Clan, and some even had Spirit Transformation.

They were also sizing up Zheng Fa.

A few people are only curious, while many others harbor a sense of disgust. It is likely that they have differing opinions on Zheng Fa's recent actions.

Zheng Fa did not look at them.

Instead, they looked behind them.

He finally saw what this forbidden area of Vast Sun Mountain looked like.

It's a cave.

The cave entrance has two large golden doors, covered with countless runes.

What Zheng Fa found strange was that the two large doors seemed to be alive, sometimes large and sometimes small, which was extremely eerie.

"This is the sacred land of my Lu Clan, the Nine Luminaries Heaven," Master Shi Nandang introduced, then added, "Step forward and listen to the clan elders' instructions."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Fa slowly walked to the cave entrance and looked at an old man from the Lu Clan who Corpse Liberation.

The old man's expression as he looked at Zheng Fa was also somewhat cold.

He didn't speak to Zheng Fa, but instead threw a talisman at the two doors.

Zheng Fa's eyelids twitched slightly. He felt that the talisman looked very familiar, but he couldn't use his Void-Piercing Spirit Eye right now.

The elder of the Lu Clan spoke up, "Holy Ancestor, today we have a disciple, Shi Nandang, whose merits are profound and who respects his teachers and the Way..."

After rambling on and on, he finally said, "Please, Holy Ancestor, bestow upon me a surname!"

As he finished speaking, the two large doors opened slightly with a crack.

One of the beams of crimson light struck Zheng Dharma Body, scanning his entire body.

Zheng Fa couldn't help but slow his breathing a few times.

This was the first time he had truly faced Lu Mo.

This person's strength is unfathomable, and he is also worried about whether the Nine Nether Talisman Edict is effective.

The crimson light fell upon him, first circulating around his Mud Pill Palace (a point on the back of the head), seemingly without noticing anything amiss.

They lingered on his Dantian for a long time, but still found no problem.

Zheng Fa breathed a sigh of relief, but suddenly his whole body trembled— the Fusang Wood actually moved.

... This damn tree, it's restless again!

Zheng Fa cursed under his breath.

Suddenly, two doors swung open in front of everyone.

A crimson light, like surging waves, rushed towards him from within the gate.

He was startled and was about to dodge when the Fusang Wood emitted a sense of longing.

Or rather, his Dharma Body seemed to harbor a deep-seated longing.

Zheng Fa gritted his teeth, stopped in his tracks, and let the surging crimson light envelop him.

The crimson light gradually shrank, eventually settling on the back of his hand and condensing into a rune.

Zheng Fa frowned slightly, puzzled. When he looked up, he saw a group of people staring at him. There was no longer any disgust, only shock, or... fear.

Their eyes were all on the rune on the back of Zheng Fa's hand.

"The Sacred Blood Seal?"

Inside the Three Palaces Hall, Cloud True Immortal cried out in disbelief, his expression shifting rapidly.

"Holy Ancestor, what is the Sacred Blood Seal?"

Cloud True Immortal remained silent for a long time, his expression suggesting he wanted to curse, "Since the founding of Vast Sun Mountain, only two people have ever obtained the Sacred Blood Seal."

"Two?"

"One is me, and the other is Junior Nephew Luo."

The Yun Clan cultivator was stunned. "The next Ancestor Luo?"

He looked at the Holy Ancestor's face, feeling only the same bewilderment:

So why are they going to all this trouble to deal with Ancestor Luo?

(End of this chapter)