The Ao Family Seventh Ancestor saw Lu Ren sink into thought and continued, "Of course, this is only my own idea. Everything depends on the ancestor's wishes."
"Thank you for your kindness, Ancestor!"
Lu Ren cupped his hands.
He could sense that this ancestor had only said so out of concern for his safety.
Before long, Lu Ren followed the Ao Family Seventh Ancestor to Nine Dragon Martial Emperor's secluded cultivation grounds.
Lu Ren descended before the palace and cupped his hands. "Disciple pays respects to Master!"
"Seventh, wait outside. Disciple, come in!"
Nine Dragon Martial Emperor's voice came from within.
The palace gates opened on their own as well.
Lu Ren stepped inside and saw Nine Dragon Martial Emperor standing with his hands behind his back, facing the upper end of the great hall with his back to him.
"Disciple, this time, no matter what, regardless of the price you must pay—even if you have to self-destruct your bloodline—you must defeat Gu Fansheng. Do you understand?"
Nine Dragon Martial Emperor turned around and spoke in an almost commanding tone.
Coupled with the pressure emanating from Nine Dragon Martial Emperor, it was nearly impossible for anyone to refuse.
Lu Ren was somewhat shocked by Nine Dragon Martial Emperor's words. Even if he had to self-destruct his bloodline, he still had to defeat Gu Fansheng.
Once one self-destructed their bloodline, any genius would be utterly crippled, reduced to an ordinary person incapable of cultivation.
Although the three great ancient sects did not want Gu Fansheng to claim first place on the Hidden Dragon Ranking for a third time, there was no need for Lu Ren to make such a sacrifice, was there?
Even if Lu Ren refused the challenge, he would suffer no losses whatsoever.
Lu Ren only wanted to kill