Chapter 1227: Demotion (1)

Humans looked down on the weak even if they were covered with silver and gold. As for the strong, no matter how poorly they were dressed, they would still be respected. Absolute strength was everything.

Lu Zhou noticed the changes in Qin Renyue and Ye Zheng’s expressions. Ye Zheng’s expression was particularly unsightly.

Tuoba Sicheng, who was still in the flying chariot, was briefly stunned. Then, he walked out to the deck of the flying chariot and stood against the darkness. He asked curiously, “You are?”

Qin Renyue said with a smile, “Venerable Master Tuoba, this is the person who defeated the Fire Phoenix…”

At this moment, Qin Renyue realized he did not know Lu Zhou’s name, and an awkward expression appeared on his face.

Lu Zhou looked at the person in the flying chariot and asked, “You want my beast emperor?”

Tuoba Sicheng thought to himself, ‘This old man doesn’t look simple. He’s too calm. Although he doesn’t feel powerful, his bearing, words, and actions spoke of his strength. They aren’t something that can be cultivated overnight. Moreover, Qin Renyue isn’t a fool. For Qin Renyue to be so friendly to him, he’s definitely not a weakling… There are many experts in the Unknown Land, but I’m sure he’s not from the green lotus domain. In that case, where did he come from?’

Tuoba Sicheng did not ask about Lu Zhou’s origin. After all, he could send his men to investigate it later. Instead, he said politely, “Friend, don’t misunderstand. I wasn’t aware that Lu Wu has a master. After all, Lu Wu is a rare beast emperor. Is there anyone who doesn’t covet it?”

Qin Renyue sneered inwardly. ‘This old thing really knows how to act according to the situation…’

The three Venerable Masters had lived for a long time, after all. How could they not know when to advance and when to retreat?

Initially, Ye Zheng thought Tuoba Sicheng’s arrival would bring a much-needed change to the situation. Moreover, Lu Zhou had fought the Fire Phoenix for so long; logically, they should have a chance to seek revenge. However, Lu Wu’s appearance and Tuoba Sicheng’s sudden change in attitude had completely destroyed his initial thoughts. He endured it and said, “As it turns out, the old sir was telling the truth. Forgive me for my earlier transgression…”

Lu Zhou glanced at Ye Zheng. He thought Ye Zheng’s skills in enduring were quite terrifying.

No one would expect a Venerable Master could be in such a sorry state; his hair was disheveled and he was in a mess.

Tuoba Sicheng laughed and said, “I remember Lu Wu’s former master, Venerable Master Duan. You’re really amazing to make Lu Wu submit to you…”

Lu Wu was rather unhappy that it was being ignored. It growled. “What… do you… know…”

Tuoba Sicheng. “…”

Qin Renyue. “…”

At this time, another figure flew over.

Everyone was instantly on high alert. They thought the fourth Venerable Master had arrived.

At this time, the figure arrived, waving his hand. He said with a smile on his face, “Sorry, please continue… Doggy, come over here!”

Mingshi Yin grabbed Qiong Qi and turned it around. Then, he called out sheepishly, “Master.”

Lu Zhou looked at Mingshi Yin, perplexed.

Mingshi Yin explained, “I went to look for Lu Wu. Third Senior Brother can verify this! I just didn’t expect Lu Wu to be so fast…”

Indeed. Mingshi Yin had taken advantage of the chaos and flew north to look for Lu Wu. He knew Lu Wu would not hurt him with Duanmu Sheng around.

Mingshi Yin scratched his head and asked, “Uh… Where’s that turkey?”

Everyone. “…”

When the three Venerable Masters discovered that Mingshi Yin was Lu Zhou’s disciples, they cupped their fists together at him.

It had to be said that Mingshi Yin did a good job.

Lu Wu’s appearance was truly timely.

Ye Zheng had been attacked three times with deadly forces and lost most of his men, Qin Renyue seemed inclined toward Lu Zhou, Tuoba Sicheng stayed neutral, and Lu Zhou and Lu Wu were in a solid alliance. With this, one could clearly see where the power lay.

At this time, Tuoba Sicheng said, “It seems like I came for nothing today. I’ll take my leave now. Farewell.”

Naturally, no one would stop a Venerable Master.

The flying chariot turned around after Tuoba Sicheng returned to it and swiftly vanished into the distance.

Ye Zheng could feel the strangeness in the atmosphere immediately. He instantly said, “What happened today was all a misunderstanding. Farewell.”

However…

“Wait,” Lu Wu called out in a deep voice.

“Hmm?” Ye Zheng frowned.

Lu Wu stared at Ye Zheng.

Everyone knew Lu Wu’s intelligence was not inferior to that of humans. However, they did not know it was petty and would not forget a grudge. It disdained humans even if it mastered human language. It was not bound by human principles, morals, or rationality. Hence…

Boom!

Without warning, Lu Wu stomped on the ground and leaped up. When it was 100 meters up in the air, it opened its maw and spat out a cloud of mist at Ye Zheng.

Creak!

The sound of freezing rang in the air as the temperature dropped swiftly. The entire place was permeated with freezing air.

Ye Zheng raised his hand and manifested his astrolabe before him.

It could be seen that regardless of cultivation bases, most cultivators would not simply manifest their avatars. After all, it was of utmost importance that they protect their Birth Charts. Hence, astrolabes usually played the main role in replacing the avatars.

The air froze.

Ye Zheng was calm as he used the power of the Dao.

Bang!

Ye Zheng flew higher into the sky with his astrolabe.

The freezing energy continued to spread out.

Lu Wu had not used its full strength yet. After all, this scene could not compare to when it used its ultimate move on the monster hunting squad.

Meanwhile, Lu Zhou did not expect Lu Wu to make a move as well. However, he could not deny that he was not very willing to let Ye Zheng leave as well. Alas, Ye Zheng was a Venerable Master so he had to be careful with his decisions. If Qin Renyue or Tuoba Sicheng intervened, it would be troublesome.

Lu Zhou turned to look at Qin Renyue, and instantly, felt like he had been overthinking things when he saw Qin Renyue smiling as he looked at Ye Zheng and muttering, “Ha, you’d also have such a day…”

“…”

The freezing energy froze the five Confucian scholars into ice sculptures.

Ye Zheng’s expression was fearsome as he flew away from the range of the Ice Seal skill.

“Ding! Destroyed a Birth Chart. Reward: 3,000 merit points.”

“Ding! Destroyed a Birth Chart. Reward: 3,000 merit points.”

“Ding! Destroyed a Birth Chart. Reward: 3,000 merit points.”

“Ding! Destroyed a Birth Chart. Reward: 3,000 merit points.”

“Ding! Destroyed a Birth Chart. Reward: 3,000 merit points.”

“Ding! Killed a target. Reward: 3,500 merit points. Domain bonus: 1,500 merit points.”

“Ding! Killed a target. Reward: 3,500 merit points. Domain bonus: 1,500 merit points.”

“Ding! Killed a target. Reward: 3,500 merit points. Domain bonus: 1,500 merit points.”

“Ding! Killed a target. Reward: 3,500 merit points. Domain bonus: 1,500 merit points.”

“Ding! Killed a target. Reward: 3,500 merit points. Domain bonus: 1,500 merit points.”

Lu Zhou was surprised by this series of notifications. The fact that he was being rewarded for Lu Wu’s kills meant that Lu Wu had truly acknowledged Duanmu Sheng as its master.

Meanwhile, Lu Wu seemed to have expected Ye Zheng would escape its Ice Seal skill. It leaped up and roared.

A powerful soundwave rolled out as Lu Wu landed on the ground and leaped forward. It covered 1,000 meters with just this leap alone. Its fangs were bared at Ye Zheng’s astrolabe.

Ye Zheng said in a deep voice, “You’re not enough to kill me.”

The green astrolabe grew and covered the sky. 18 Birth Charts lit up one after another.

With Ye Zheng in the center, the light from the astrolabe shone on him. The pillars of light shone down and formed a round cage.

Lu Wu was not afraid at all. “Ye Zheng, accept your death!”

Duanmu Sheng, who had landed on the ground, looked at Lu Wu unblinkingly.

Upon seeing the worried expression on Duanmu Sheng’s face, Mingshi Yin said, “Don’t worry. This Venerable Master is strong, but I don’t think he’d be able to hold out for long.”

Lu Wu’s fur stood on end. Its body was suffused with faint light, and its fangs and claws glinted coldly.

Ye Zheng opened his hand up before the power of the astrolabe shot out.

It looked like glowing green bricks with strange symbols carved on them.

Lu Wu roared angrily and unleashed its power without restraint.

Boom!

Everyone was briefly blinded by the sudden explosion of light, and their ears rang. They could not see what was going on, but they knew Lu Wu and Ye Zheng had used their strongest moves.

Meanwhile, Lu Zhou used the Confinement Seal to shield him.

When everything subsided, Qin Renyue and the 49 Swordsmen looked shocked.

Lu Wu, the beast emperor, was truly powerful.

As far as the eyes could see, the land was frozen.

At this time, a cracking sound rang in the air before the green astrolabe with 18 Birth Charts shot into the sky.

Ye Zheng was also flying up into the sky at this moment.

Bang!

An abnormally huge ice arrow followed suit and hit the astrolabe accurately.

“Ding! Destroyed one Birth Chart. Reward: 5,000 merit points for destroying a Venerable Master’s Birth Chart.”

“…”

At this moment, everyone looked as though they had been struck by lightning.