"Patriarch, please do not refuse. Over the years, the talent pool of my Sixth Ancestor's Lineage has dwindled, and we have relied entirely on me, Ninth Rank True Immortal, to keep things afloat. Life has been truly difficult."
"If it weren't for the clan leader's constant, secret support, our lineage would probably have disappeared long ago."
Li Chunfeng poured out his grievances, his voice filled with deep helplessness and bitterness.
In a Lineage where the strong are respected, his level of Cultivation was simply insufficient to secure much benefit for the Sixth Ancestor's Lineage. Instead, he was often bullied and ostracized.
This created a vicious cycle, causing the Sixth Ancestor's Lineage to become increasingly weak, its resources increasingly scarce, and its talent pool increasingly depleted.
"Master?"
Zhang Yu asked, puzzled:
Why does everyone mainly help the Sixth Ancestor's Lineage?
"The patriarch may not know, but the current head of the family is the Fifth Ancestor, who is the brother of our Sixth Ancestor, Dao Ancestor Li. Therefore, he has always taken care of our lineage."
Li Chunfeng explained, a hint of gratitude flashing in his eyes:
"That's why the head of the family is often criticized by the other branches, who say he's biased and unfair."
"But things are better now!"
His eyes lit up, and a relieved smile spread across his face:
"Patriarch, with your Heavenly Immortal Cultivation, you can also help relieve the pressure on the head of the family!"
Zhang Yu remained silent, a sense of understanding flashing through his mind.
I see.
The Fifth Ancestor and the Sixth Ancestor were brothers, no wonder they took care of this lineage.
But this favoritism was seen as bias and injustice by the other factions.
What is the current situation of the Li Family?
He continued to ask questions, his tone calm.
It's infuriating just thinking about it!
Li Chunfeng's face darkened, and resentment flashed in his eyes:
"Now that the Sacred Dragon Divine Dynasty's army is pressing in, we're only holding on by our patriarch. The other branches are already wavering and have thoughts of surrendering."
"Now that our patriarch is injured, these people have become even more arrogant. Today, they convened a Lineage meeting to depose our patriarch and surrender to the Sacred Dragon Divine Dynasty!"
He gritted his teeth, his voice filled with resentment:
"Now that the patriarch has returned, it's a relief that he can offer some assistance!"
"Didn't you say there was a Lineage meeting being held right now?"
Zhang Yu sneered inwardly, a cold glint flashing in his eyes:
"Perfect timing, take me to see **."
Li Chunfeng was taken aback, then suddenly realized, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes, and nodded emphatically:
"Yes, Master, please follow me!"
He turned around, took Zhang Yu with him, and strode towards the magnificent Great Hall in the very center of the city— the Lineage Council Hall.
Along the way, countless Li Family Disciples turned their heads to look, their eyes filled with curiosity and shock.
The new head of the Sixth Ancestor's Lineage is actually a Heavenly Immortal?
Moreover, is he heading to the Lineage Council Hall?
"This is going to be interesting..."
Some people whispered among themselves, a hint of anticipation flashing in their eyes.
"..."
Zhang Yu, on the other hand, remained calm, but Killing Intent surged within him like an undercurrent.
The surrender faction...
Perfect, I'll clean it all up at the same time.
Led by Li Chunfeng, Zhang Yu arrived at the council Great Hall without any obstacles.
"I am Li Chunfeng, leading the new head of the Sixth Ancestor's Lineage to attend the Lineage assembly."
Li Chunfeng led Zhang Yu to stand in Hall Door and asked for instructions.
"Come in."
A slightly weak voice slowly rang out, and then the door opened.
Li Chunfeng led Zhang Yu into the Great Hall.
Sitting in the Great Hall was a middle-aged man with a slightly pale face, who was none other than the current head of the Li Family, the Fifth Ancestor — Li Yuansheng.
Below the Great Hall sat three men and one woman, who were the heads of the other four clans.
Zhang Yu walked into the Great Hall, and everyone turned to look at him.
They realized that Zhang Yu was only at the Early Heavenly Immortal, so they didn't pay him too much attention.
After all, these family heads are all at the Mid Heavenly Immortal, so naturally they wouldn't take an Early Heavenly Immortal seriously.
Li Yuansheng looked at Zhang Yu with a hint of satisfaction and said with emotion:
"I never imagined that Dao Ancestor still had bloodlines outside."
"Not bad, not bad."
Please take a seat.
He pointed to a seat close to him, which was reserved for the lineage of the Sixth Ancestor's Lineage, and where Li Chunfeng used to sit.
However, he never dared to express any opinions in meetings in the past, after all, his Cultivation was too low.
Just as Zhang Yu was about to sit down, Li Shunyi, the head of the first patriarch opposite him, snorted coldly and said:
"Isn't it a bit too frivolous for just anyone to come and become the head of a family?"
"I have already tested the bloodline of the patriarch, and it is indeed from the Sixth Ancestor's Lineage; there is absolutely no mistake."
Li Chunfeng quickly explained.
Li Yuansheng also slowly spoke:
"Non-Self the Li Family Bloodline, one cannot enter the City-Guarding Grand Formation; there is no need to worry about that."
"What I mean is, he has no merit or virtue, yet he's immediately become the head of a family line. Isn't that inappropriate?"
Li Shunyi launched a direct attack, his gaze sharp as a knife, aimed straight at Li Yuansheng:
"Is it simply because he's your brother's bloodline?"
His target was Li Yuansheng.
To be precise, his target from the very beginning was Li Yuansheng **.
What do you want?
Li Yuansheng was slightly annoyed, and his anger aggravated his old injuries, making his face even paler.
"It doesn't matter, whoever becomes the head of the Six Families will be your lackey anyway."
Li Shunyi slowly sat down, his tone sarcastic.
"You...!"
Li Yuansheng was furious and wanted to speak.
But Zhang Yu suddenly looked at Li Shunyi and spoke first:
"May I ask, what constitutes merit and virtue?"
"Presumptuous!"
Li Shunyi's aura surged, and the pressure of Mid Heavenly Immortal pressed down on Zhang Yu like a mountain, intending to teach him a lesson. However, he was stopped by Li Yuansheng's angry shout.
"Enough!"
"..."
At this moment, Li Fengyi, the only woman present and the head of the Third Ancestor lineage, chuckled and spoke:
"Want our approval? It's simple."
"Now that the Sacred Dragon Divine Dynasty is besieging the city, if you have the ability, go and kill a Heavenly Immortal from the Sacred Dragon Divine Dynasty, and then you'll be qualified."
"Nonsense!"
Li Yuansheng was furious:
" Among the Heavenly Immortal of the Sacred Dragon Divine Dynasty, which one is easily matched?"
Moreover, with the protection of the Military Formation, even an Early Heavenly Immortal is not easy to deal with!
"By making that request, aren't you sending him to his death?"
"Then never mind."
Li Fengyi sneered, her words dripping with sarcasm.
Zhang Yu, on the other hand, slowly stood up.
He turned and walked out of the hall, leaving behind a calm yet thunderous statement:
"Please wait a moment, everyone."
His figure disappeared outside the Hall Door.
The entire hall fell silent.
Everyone was stunned.
"What... what is he going to do?"
"Could it be... that we really have to go and kill the Celestial Heavenly Immortal of the Sacred Dragon Divine Dynasty?"
"This is insane! Absolutely insane!"
Li Shunyi sneered:
"He's ignorant and arrogant, he's just going to his death."
Li Fengyi also shook her head, her eyes full of disdain.
Only Li Yuansheng showed a hint of worry in his eyes.
He tried to stop him, but Zhang Yu had already rushed out of the city.
In the southwest of the Li Family Ancestral Land, Zhou Lie, a Heavenly Immortal from the Sacred Dragon Divine Dynasty, is leading tens of thousands of troops in a frenzied bombardment of the Li Family's City-Guarding Grand Formation.
The array walls trembled violently, the Civilization vanished, and it seemed as if they would shatter at any moment.
"Let's work harder and break through this tortoise shell as soon as possible so we can claim our reward!"
Zhou Lie laughed wildly, his spear slashing like a dragon, repeatedly striking the array wall and unleashing deafening roars.
But at this very moment--
"Call out--!!"
A figure in Red Dress, like a shooting star, burst out from the Grand Formation and instantly appeared in the sky above the battlefield, standing with his hands behind his back, his expression calm.
"..."
Zhou Lie was taken aback, looked up at the figure, and a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.
What's going on?
"Someone rushed out?"
"Could they be here to surrender?"
He naturally assumed that Zhang Yu had come to surrender.
After all, with the Li Family in dire straits, it's normal for some to want to pledge allegiance to the Sacred Dragon Divine Dynasty.
He never imagined --
Zhang Yu came to kill someone.