Stand-In Attack

"Um?"

Upon hearing a voice that sounded vaguely familiar, Lu Changzhi's expression shifted, and he turned to look.

When he saw who it was, Lu Changzhi was taken aback.

"This... Luo Zhen?!"

Looking at this, I glanced at the information the system had given me.

It was the same leek I had been harvesting before.

"But how did we get here?"

Lu Changzhi found it quite unbelievable.

In his memory, the last time he came into contact with Luo Zhen was in the Five Continents Domain.

"It seems quite a lot has happened in between."

Lu Changzhi thought to himself softly.

At this moment, Luo Zhen had already arrived near Lu Changzhi.

"Etc."

Seeing Luo Zhen heading straight for him, Lu Changzhi suddenly realized something.

"Could it be that this kid influenced me because my attempt to enlighten him failed just now?"

Brush.

With a thought, power instantly coalesced in front of him into a barrier.

Luo Zhen stopped abruptly.

A hint of regret flashed in his eyes as he said:

"Peak Master Lu, don't you... remember me?"

Lu Changzhi didn't speak, he just looked at Luo Zhen.

He wanted to see what Luo Zhen wanted by coming all this way to find him.

Seeing that Lu Changzhi did not react, Luo Zhen was not discouraged.

He sighed softly and said:

"Since our parting at the Five Symbols Sect, we haven't met again until now. I was foolish back then; you sent me to your peak, but I was misled by the Mystic One Sect. It's truly..."

As he spoke, Luo Zhen raised his hand and slapped himself.

"I humbly beg you, Peak Master, to give me another chance. I will follow you to the death, stay by your side, be at your beck and call, and spare no effort!"

Perhaps it was because they had prepared in advance, or perhaps it was because they had practiced many times.

Luo Zhen spoke these words with utmost sincerity.

However, Lu Changzhi interpreted these words differently.

After all, he was clear about what exactly the Heavenly Sha Lone Star meant.

Although it doesn't affect me.

But clearly, Luo Zhen wouldn't know any of this.

"So, are you now running to follow me for fame and status, or to kill off the Liu Clan's Aptitude of a Great Emperor?"

Lu Changzhi thought to himself softly.

"If it's the latter, then this kid's ambition..."

As Lu Changzhi was thinking this, Luo Zhen simply took a deep breath and knelt down on one knee in Lu Changzhi.

The Peak Master Lu didn't send him away immediately clearly shows that he still remembered those things.

If that's the case, then I still have a chance!

Our fate has run its course; you should leave.

Lu Changzhi waved his hand and closed his eyes.

With chives always by your side, there's definitely a small touch of warmth to be found.

But.

Those who stay by your side will not end well.

Finding a good family is the key to a good outcome.

Give me a clear path, and my efforts in harvesting the leeks won't have been in vain.

Of course, the real reason is that Lone Star has no one to restrain it, how can it fall?

Luo Zhen's expression changed slightly, but then became even more resolute.

He took a deep breath and said:

"Peak Master Lu, I will not give up easily."

"Where there's a will, there's a way. I will definitely prove it to you."

After saying that, Luo Zhen stood up.

After all, he's no longer the peak master of that small sect he once was, so it's understandable that he's a bit aloof now.

If it were to succeed immediately, that would seem rather odd.

But since it's a goal I chose myself, how can I give up so easily?

At the same time.

Beyond the Emperor Dao.

More than half of the attention is now focused on Lu Changzhi.

What happens within the Emperor Dao can only be observed, not heard, and not spoken of.

Although it's unclear what exactly happened, Luo Zhen's act of kneeling down has attracted considerable attention.

Above the willow tree.

Liu Duanyuan withdrew his gaze from Luo Zhen, a hint of emotion flashing in his eyes:

"Anyone who has even come into contact with this kid is no ordinary person."

"It seems he's going to take on another disciple."

Although the existence of the Emperor Dao had some influence on his observations, he could still make a general judgment: the person kneeling before Lu Changzhi was definitely not ordinary.

At this moment, Liu Xun suddenly said:

"There is a rather peculiar causal link between him and this scapegoat."

Lu Changzhi is very special; he must possess some means to conceal his own karma.

This was true even for his disciples.

Right now, the cause and effect of this kneeling junior points to Lu Changzhi.

Furthermore, this cause and effect is unusual.

If Liu Xun had to describe the feeling brought about by this cause and effect in one word, she would probably think of "prosperity".

Having held this position, Liu Xun was very clear about it.

In this world, there are always some people who can bring good fortune to those around them.

This is why all the most outstanding talents in the world always have some followers by their side.

While followers certainly have the function of stepping forward in critical moments, even sacrificing themselves to protect the prodigies, what is more important is that they can bring some mysterious benefits to the prodigies.

Having ability and attitude but being unable to bring prosperity to others is no different from having nothing more than a pretty vase.

"Keep an eye on this junior."

Liu Xun gave the order, saying:

"If his performance is satisfactory, we can give him a chance to join the Liu Clan."

Aptitude of a Great Emperor may not need further embellishment, but the vast Liu Clan cannot possibly nurture only his son.

A single flower does not make spring; a garden full of flowers brings spring!

At this moment.

Within the Emperor Dao.

Lu Changzhi suddenly heard a system notification:

"Congratulations, host, you have acquired the talent [Stand-In Attack]."

"Um?"

Lu Changzhi was slightly taken aback:

"How come a talent suddenly appeared out of nowhere?"

As he spoke, Lu Changzhi glanced at the talent introduction:

[Stand-In Attack]: Liu Tianming Exclusive Version. As a stand, one must provide the original owner with just the right amount of feedback. Therefore, when impersonating Liu Tianming, the negative effects will be transferred to Liu Tianming, while the positive effects will be enjoyed exclusively by oneself...

"The name of this talent is quite accurate."

Lu Changzhi thought to himself softly.

"This way, it will indeed be easier to establish one's identity."

One talent turned a false accusation into a real one.

"It's all thanks to this talent; it's somewhat arbitrary, but I'll try again next time."

As soon as the words were spoken, the system announced:

"Master, this is different."

"The Heavenly Sha Lone Star' is taking you so seriously, and the resulting impact is unavoidable. Someone always has to bear the burden, and the system can't eliminate the influence indefinitely; that wouldn't make sense. In the current situation, it's the natural course of events, so..."

"Understood."

Lu Changzhi nodded:

"If it weren't for saving effort, they probably wouldn't have given him this talent."

As he spoke, Lu Changzhi's attention returned to the Emperor Dao.

Luo Zhen had already walked away into the distance.

Perhaps it was because of Luo Zhen's actions just now.

At this moment, even more people cast eager glances at him.

Let's keep it quiet.

With a soft voice, Lu Changzhi immediately used an illusion array to conceal himself.

Then, his gaze turned to the direction where Gu Chen and the others had gone.