Chapter 655: Chapter 440 Fear, Lin Zhirui’s Truth_2

The eyes of the youth in lavish clothing suddenly widened.

Li Weitian had shown kindness to this person, yet he had captured Li Weitian’s descendants.

At this moment, the youth in lavish clothing felt an intense chill in his heart, his body turning cold.

No longer caring about the pain in his arms, he cried out in fear:

“My lord, I was unaware of your connection with Senior Li Weitian, please spare me!”

After speaking, the youth in lavish clothing disregarded everything and immediately knelt down, kowtowing repeatedly to Lu Qing.

In this moment, the so-called royal pride had been thrown far away.

After having both arms broken, the youth in lavish clothing was utterly devastated.

Now, the only thought was to live; nothing else mattered.

“Rest assured, I have no immediate intention to take your life.

However, whether you ultimately survive depends on whether your fourth brother can relay my conditions to your Yan Family.

And whether your Yan Family will agree to my terms.

If you fail to satisfy me, not just you, but even your Yan Family, will have no reason to exist.”

With Lu Qing’s words, his figure began to gradually dissipate.

Seeing this, the youth in lavish clothing hastily shouted: “Senior…”

Yet before he could finish, his vision was shrouded by endless void and darkness.

He was already confined again in the spatial cage.

“No…”

Despair was evident in the youth’s eyes, but no matter how much he shouted, there was no response.

Even his voice could not be heard outside the spatial cage.

A few guards watching the desperate youth also felt a sense of tragic empathy.

Though they disliked this seventh prince, should he perish, they as guards would surely be punished.

Moreover, even their own survival was uncertain.

After all, the one from earlier had said that if the royal family failed to satisfy him, he would erase the entire royal family.

Whether he could achieve this is another matter, but eliminating them would be effortless.

With a sigh, a guard took out a medicine bottle from his pocket.

Stepped forward: “Seventh prince, you are severely injured, take care of your wounds first.”

…

“Young Master, do you truly want that ‘Yan Country’ to cede the Ten Thousand Great Mountains to you?”

In the Spiritual Artifact Space, “Yan” asked Lu Qing.

“Indeed, the Ten Thousand Great Mountains are abundant in Spiritual Energy and spirit grass, it’s a good place.” Lu Qing replied with a smile.

“I say, why go to such trouble? With your current cultivation, just claim the Ten Thousand Great Mountains outright, why bother seeking others’ consent?”

“Yan” couldn’t quite understand.

To it, given Lu Qing’s current cultivation and realm, dominating the world and becoming its sovereign would be easy.

Why bother obtaining mere Ten Thousand Great Mountains with Yan Country’s approval?

“It’s just an excuse.” Lu Qing chuckled.

Actually, it was a thought that struck him recently, so he casually mentioned it.

As for his desire to claim the Ten Thousand Great Mountains, the main reason was the presence of the Jade Cave.

He also wished to see Yan Country’s reaction.

Of course, if the Yan Family truly lacked tact, he wouldn’t mind erasing them.

Now, it’s up to the Yan Family to recognize the situation.

“Ready the ink and brush!”

Elsewhere, back at the County Lord Mansion in the county, Yan Canghai immediately shouted.

Yet, when the servant prepared the ink and brush, seated at the desk, he delayed in writing.

“How can I make the clan realize the gravity of this matter?”

Yan Canghai thought with great difficulty.

Having witnessed Lu Qing’s display of various mysterious and uncanny divine skills, he understood the terrifying nature of the opponent.

It had reached a level beyond understanding, unpredictable as ghosts and spirits.

Opposing such a being would likely leave the Yan Family severely wounded even if it survived.

Thus, he must persuade the clan to accept Lu Qing’s terms.

However, he knew convincing the clan to step back would be difficult.

After all, as the royal family leading ‘Yan Country’ for hundreds of years, he knew well the pride of the Yan Family.

The county’s offer to easily hand over the Ten Thousand Great Mountains, such a vast territory, will likely face opposition from the family.

It is inevitable that this might cause a violent reaction.

After pondering for a long time, Yan Canghai found himself unable to draft anything.

“Sir, Lord Zhi Rui requests an audience.”

Just as Yan Canghai was anxiously contemplating, a servant came in to report.

“What, Zhi Rui is here? Quickly invite him in!”

Yan Canghai was immediately overjoyed and stood up to greet him at the door.

When Lin Zhirui came in and saw him, he was taken aback.

“Your brows carry an air of melancholy, condensed but unmoving; what’s happened?”

“Nothing escapes you indeed, Zhi Rui. You must save me this time, save ‘Yan Country’ too!”

Yan Canghai pleaded ceaselessly.

“What matter is so urgent?”

Lin Zhirui’s expression shifted; could it be that the neighboring commandery is planning an attack?

But he hadn’t received any such news.

“It involves Young Master Lu…”

Yan Canghai had just started to speak when Lin Zhirui became extremely serious.

He interrupted immediately: “Did you say it involves Young Master Lu?”

“…Indeed.” Yan Canghai hesitated a moment.

“Continue.”

“… Yesterday, Yan Cangshan, accompanied by several guards, came to me asking for help…

Young Master Lu wants our Yan Family to escort the descendants of Senior Li Weitian over.

He also demands we cede the Ten Thousand Great Mountains. But Zhi Rui, you know we have many stubborn clan elders.

It’s unlikely they’ll easily agree to Young Master Lu’s terms.

I’m currently troubled over how to report this to the royal capital.

So Zhi Rui, tell me, what should I do now?”

Yan Canghai recounted everything in detail to Lin Zhirui.

Lin Zhirui’s expression became more and more grave as he listened.

Finally, he looked at Yan Canghai speechlessly.

“What else can you do? You have only one choice now: use all your abilities to persuade your Yan Family to agree to Young Master Lu’s conditions.

If you don’t, calamity will surely befall your Yan Family.”

When Yan Canghai sought Lin Zhirui’s opinion, the latter replied without hesitation.

Seeing his resolute tone, despite Yan Canghai already having this plan in mind,

he couldn’t help but ask: “Zhi Rui, is Young Master Lu really that terrifying? Could it be he’s also broken through to the realm Above Innate?”

In Yan Canghai’s view, only someone who has broken through to the realm Above Innate could possess such divine skills.

The ability to capture several living people in an instant.

“Don’t question this; I know that one of your Yan Family ancestors recently reached the realm Above Innate.

But don’t hold onto a false hope; Young Master Lu’s power is beyond your imagination.

Let me put it this way: even your recently ascended ancestor, in Young Master Lu’s presence, could be extinguished with just a breath.”

Lin Zhirui spoke with utmost seriousness.

“Extinguished with just a breath? Zhi Rui, are you sure you’re not speaking nonsense?”

Yan Canghai stared blankly at his friend.

“Do you think I’m joking? I’m speaking literally; with Young Master Lu’s current strength, he truly can extinguish your ancestor with just a breath.”

At Yan Canghai’s incredulous expression, Lin Zhirui replied somewhat helplessly.

He knew, of course, how hard this was to believe.

But he hadn’t exaggerated in the slightest.

The realm Above Innate is merely the Foundation Establishment Realm.

While considered a top-tier power in today’s world, with few able to match it,

but Lu Qing’s realm is the Golden Core Realm!

Moreover, immensely powerful, even terrifying, easily able to kill extraterrestrial beings of the same Golden Core Realm.

Mere Foundation Establishment Realm, in Lu Qing’s presence, truly can be extinguished with a breath.

If the Yan Family really provoked Lu Qing, annihilation would be their sole outcome.