Returning Home in Glory: You Once Called Me Ugly, Now I Scatter Your Ancestors' Ashes

The sound faded.

Cang Wenyu's eyelids drooped slightly, and a hint of emotion flickered in his eyes.

Unexpectedly, at this moment, the blame was directed at Lu Changzhi.

"I wonder if Zhou Chang's ability to see through Changzhi's illusion array and cultivation techniques is sufficient."

A flicker of worry crossed Cang Wenyu's mind.

At the same time, he felt somewhat helpless about this development.

Originally, this wasn't a big deal.

But right now, if we insist on getting involved with Lu Changzhi...

He couldn't predict what the consequences would be.

At the same time, beside the flying boat of the Cloud Heaven Holy Land, a glint of light suddenly flashed in Yuan Hou's eyes.

Not long ago, Lu Changzhi had caused quite a stir because of the marriage alliance with the Flower Spirit Sect.

At that time, the Five Symbols Sect responded with a tough stance.

Now...

A smile appeared on Yuan Hou's lips; he already had a plan in mind.

On the flying boat, Luo Zhen looked down at the many disciples of the Five Symbols Sect.

Returning to a familiar place, it would be a lie to say I felt no emotion.

Especially now, the difference between himself and these people is like heaven and earth.

But he didn't come along just to take a look.

It was precisely because of what happened at Hidden Origin Peak back then.

"Peak Master Lu, you probably never imagined that I would have such a status now. I wonder if you regret not taking me into Hidden Origin Peak back then."

Luo Zhen thought in his heart and couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

Back then, the rumors about Hidden Origin Peak spread widely among the disciples.

Even he had his own thoughts about it.

I was determined to use every means possible to secure the opportunity to join.

But now...

My luck has changed, and I am no longer the person I used to be.

I came here to see just how much Lu Changzhi, the current master of Hidden Origin Peak, is compared to myself!

Did you hear that?

An elder from the holy land looked at Cang Wenyu and commanded:

"Bring out that guy named Lu Changzhi."

As the voice faded, Cang Wenyu's voice followed, reaching Lu Changzhi:

"Changzhi, are you confident in your methods of concealment?"

Within the Five Symbols Sect, Lu Changzhi's expression also shifted slightly.

His gaze fell upon the pop-up options.

Luo Zhen wants you to reveal yourself and spar with him to gain a sense of accomplishment. What do you choose?

"First, satisfy him, then go out and kill him with a single palm strike. [Reward: Saint Rank Peak Grade martial art 'Head-Pushing-into-Chest Palm' *1.]"

"Second, fulfill half the conditions, leave but do not act. [Reward: The Lone Star's Exclusive Punishment Method *1.]"

"Third, if I'm not satisfied, I won't leave. [Reward: One dose of Saint Rank Peak Grade Poison - Hard-to-Satisfy Desire Powder.]"

[Head-Pushing-into-Chest Palm]: Saint Rank Peak Grade martial art. Cultivation requires immense physical strength and exceptional power control. Upon mastery, it can conjure a giant hand capable of piercing defenses and decapitating an enemy. Success results in the head piercing the chest or abdomen; failure results in either a palm strike or a head explosion, depending on the enemy's strength.

[Exclusive Punishment for the Rebellious Lone Star]: Target Luo Zhen is undergoing host training. His current provocative behavior is classified as an act of rebellion, triggering an exclusive punishment for Luo Zhen. After use, Luo Zhen will receive an adaptive punishment...

[Hard-to-Satisfy Desire Powder]: Saint Rank Peak Grade poison. Its effects are extremely potent, and it is best used in combination with Spring Longing Powder and Spring Yang Pill for even better results. After ingestion, desire will never be fully satisfied, stopping just short of its peak. No matter what, there will always be a slight gap between desire and gratification. Those with weak wills will suffer mental and physical turmoil; those who become fixated on this will explode and die...

Just looking at the title of this option, Lu Changzhi frowned slightly.

"So Luo Zhen came here specifically to cause trouble for me."

The system's description was quite euphemistic.

Simply put, he just wanted to kick himself while he was down.

As the saying goes, "Returning home in glory, you once called me ugly, but now I praise your ancestors."

Considering that everyone's attention was probably focused on him, Lu Changzhi glanced at the options and choices.

Lu Changzhi paused for a moment when considering the reward for the second option.

Of the three, this one is undoubtedly the most attractive and the most targeted.

"It seems the options provided by the system are somewhat guiding."

After considering the current situation, Lu Changzhi said softly.

Fortunately, it aligns largely with my own views.

You could do that without going out, but it will definitely cause a lot of trouble later.

Putting everything else aside, just looking at the squinty eyes of Yuan Hou, the sect leader of the Azure Cloud Sect, one can guess that he's probably waiting to stir things up.

In comparison, going abroad is a more worthwhile option to consider.

After all, he does have some tricks up his sleeve.

This thought process took some time.

But to outsiders, looking at Cang Wenyu inevitably carries a hint of reluctance.

"What, your Five Symbols Sect is unwilling?"

The elder from the holy land's voice turned cold.

At the same time, its imposing aura was also revealed.

"No, no, I wouldn't dare."

Cang Wenyu quickly waved his hand:

"But he's been in seclusion lately, and I'm worried that..."

Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by the other person's "Hmm?"

Cang Wenyu took a deep breath and said:

"In that case, I'll call him over right now."

As he spoke, Cang Wenyu took out a jade plate for transmitting sound, just like a professional.

At this moment, Yuan Hou spoke up:

"Sect Master Cang, Lu Changzhi a young age, and is currently in seclusion. He must have extraordinary abilities, otherwise why were you so unwilling just now?"

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the elders of the Five Symbols Sect changed slightly, all showing a mixture of desire and fear.

Cang Wenyu suddenly slapped his thigh and looked directly at Yuan Hou:

"Bullshit, Yuan Hou! All you've got on your mind is trying to smear my Five Symbols Sect."

"The Cloud Heaven Holy Land is powerful because they have the strength. And you? Who do you think you are!"

This sudden outburst of angry words stunned everyone present.

The elders of the Azure Cloud Sect, in particular, looked on in disbelief.

Now that the Azure Cloud Sect has the backing of the Cloud Heaven Holy Land, how dare Cang Wenyu insult their sect leader!

At this moment, Cang Wenyu shifted his head, took a deep breath, bowed slightly to the Holy Lord, and said apologetically:

"My Lord, I'm sorry, I acted impulsively just now."

"The reason Lu Changzhi was made peak master wasn't because of his talent or anything like that, but mainly because we owed his parents a favor."

After a pause, Cang Wenyu continued:

"Of course, our small sect has limited capabilities. Even if he has extraordinary talent, we might not be able to see it. If there is anything worth cultivating in him, we hope to bring him into the Holy Land and give him a wider world to explore."

As he spoke, Cang Wenyu's gaze was firm and his expression sincere.

The Holy Lord looked at Cang Wenyu, somewhat surprised.

Judging from Cang Wenyu's demeanor, it doesn't seem like he's faking it.

However, it must be said that the Five Symbols Sect Master is quite capable in both his speech and actions.

Nobody wants to work with incompetent subordinates.

At that moment, a thought stirred within him.

An elder nearby told him what had happened when the Holy Land sent people there last time.

Last time, the major powers in the Eastern Region asked the elders of the Holy Land to help them investigate the background of Hidden Origin Peak and Lu Changzhi.

The truth is that Hidden Origin Peak and Lu Changzhi were just using a bluff by the Five Symbols Sect to deceive other forces.

At that time, the Azure Cloud Sect was one of them.

In other words, the sect leader of the Azure Cloud Sect knew that Lu Changzhi was nothing special.

A flicker of emotion crossed the Holy Lord's eyes.

The worst thing between people is to compare themselves to each other.

At this moment, Yuan Hou, who was standing to the side, also came to his senses, and anger suddenly welled up in his heart.

He never expected that Cang Wenyu would dare to curse him in front of the Holy Land.

Moreover, they even deliberately pretended to be like that and said these nice things.

Is this some kind of desperate, last-ditch effort?!

At that moment, Yuan Hou was about to speak:

"Cangwen y..."

The words had barely left his mouth when the Holy Lord suddenly spoke.

"Shut up!"

Before the Holy Lord could make a move, the elder who had spoken to the Five Symbols Sect earlier had already made his move.

Yuan Hou's body suddenly stiffened, his mouth gaped open, his face flushed red, and he couldn't utter a sound.

"The Holy Lord hasn't spoken yet, who do you think you are!"

At this moment, the Holy Lord looked at Cang Wenyu and said:

If he is not bad, the Holy Land will give him a chance.

Upon hearing this, Cang Wenyu's face lit up with joy, then his expression shifted as he turned to look.

"Holy Lord, he has come out."

PS: This is the update at 00:01 on February 6th. It updates daily at 00:01.