729: Chapter 703: The Mantis Stalks the Cicada, Unaware of the Oriole Behind 729: Chapter 703: The Mantis Stalks the Cicada, Unaware of the Oriole Behind “Not right.” Lu Xiangfei quickly shook his head, “The Great Demon King must have someone behind him, or to put it another way, Huang Sanyao might not be the Great Demon King at all.
Otherwise, with his ability, how could he have caused such a huge commotion?”
Thinking of this possibility, Lu Xiangfei felt even more that his Lu Family was in grave danger, already swaying in the storm, one wrong move could lead to utter ruin.
Sinister, truly sinister.
With determination in his heart, Lu Xiangfei hoped to turn the tide and help the Lu Family survive this catastrophe, but he also knew the chances were slim.
The thought of one person came to mind, “If Tangyu and the others could help, perhaps there would be some chance, but alas—” He shook his head, dismissing such thoughts.
Lu Zheng looked at Huang Sanyao and said, “You’re not the Great Demon King, you couldn’t possibly have the power to stir up such a storm, you’re overestimating yourself.”
Huang Sanyao’s face turned ugly, but he soon burst into an angry laugh, “Lu Zheng, oh Lu Zheng, you really are stubborn, still being defiant at this point?
I am the Great Demon King, and the Great Demon King is me.
The upheavals in Kaishan County these past two months have been my doing.
Your Lu Family’s current situation is my handiwork too.
Now, with so many of your Lu Family’s lives in my grasp, are you still acting tough here?”
“Hmph, even if you really are the Great Demon King, you still have someone behind you; you’re just a mere pawn.
Don’t think you can become a new person just by changing clothes.
Do I not know what you’re really like?
Bring out the person behind you,” said Lu Zheng.
Huang Sanyao angrily pointed at Lu Zheng and said, “Enough, Lu Zheng, I didn’t invite you here today to listen to this nonsense.
If you’re not willing to talk, then forget it.”
Lu Zheng said, “Then get to the point already.”
Huang Sanyao said, “I only give you two choices, one is to cooperate with us, and you should understand what I mean by cooperation.
The other is for your Lu Family to be erased from Kaishan County.
You only have these two paths to choose from, and you must decide today.
If we can’t be friends, then we’ll be enemies.
The principle of the Great Demon King is to eradicate all enemies.”
Lu Zheng got angry, “One, cooperation with you is impossible, and two, for the Lu Family to be removed from Kaishan County is not just a matter of your say-so; you need to have the strength to back it up.” Before Lu Zheng even finished speaking, he pounced on Huang Sanyao like a leopard.
Catch the king first to catch the thieves, a simple principle everyone understands.
If they could capture Huang Sanyao, then everything would shift from passive to proactive.
Such an opportunity, an old hand like Lu Zheng naturally seized it.
As Lu Zheng moved, Lu Qian and Lu Xiangfei followed suit, pouncing towards the two men in black.
Clearly, these three were the key figures here.
Subduing them would make the hidden assassins hesitate to act.
With these three amulets in hand, everything could be different.
Even if the forces behind the Great Demon King emerged, there would be some confidence.
“Hmph, knew you would pull this stunt.” The Great Demon King, however, did not panic but instead snorted coldly, a cold smile lifting at the corner of his mouth.
The Great Demon King did not back down but advanced towards Lu Zheng.
The two men in black also lunged at Lu Qian and Lu Xiangfei.
Once these three made their move, the Lu Family trio instantly realized something was wrong, utterly astonished.
These three, they were all in the Innate Realm.
After a fierce exchange, the two groups once again drew apart, Lu Zheng’s strength was formidable, but he only managed to cause Huang Sanyao some trouble and did not injure him seriously, let alone capture him.
As for Lu Qian and Lu Xiangfei, they suffered a heavy blow from the two men in black, especially Lu Xiangfei whose injuries had not fully healed, was struck so hard that blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.
Lu Zheng’s face now took on an extremely grave expression, staring intently at Huang Sanyao, “How is it possible, how could you be in the Innate Realm?”
This indeed surprised the three members of the Lu Family.
Huang Sanyao used to be an ordinary person, not even to mention the Innate Realm—he was as average as one could get.
But now, he had transformed, becoming someone who had reached the Innate Realm.
The three could only think of one possibility, that someone had given Huang Sanyao a Marrow Cleansing Pill, allowing him to forcibly cleanse his marrow and ascend to the Innate Realm.
Thinking of this possibility made their scalps tingle even more.
What kind of power could produce a Marrow Cleansing Pill?
Who, exactly, was behind Huang Sanyao?
Huang Sanyao burst into triumphant laughter, “Haha, how could you have not thought of it?
I, myself, hadn’t expected it.
Who knew our world could be so fascinating, that there was an Ancient Martial World with so many Ancient Martial Artists?
I had been completely unaware that your Lu Family was in fact a small Ancient Martial Arts Family, and that the three of you were Martial Artists of the Innate Realm, possessing strength that could shock and awe.
But now, I have all that you see, as you can see, I have indeed reached the Innate Realm.”
“Hmph, now you know you can’t provoke me, right?
I told you, today you only have two paths to choose from, no third option.
Don’t even think about fighting us; that would only lead you to a dead end.
I’m giving you one more chance, if you do not learn to cherish it, then there’s no need for your Lu Family to exist.
People without value, they should die.
You’re still alive because you have a sliver of worth, don’t truly think your Lu Family is capable of much, just three Innate Realm Martial Artists, in front of us, you’re as weak as ants.”
“At any time we wish, we can crush you.
However, we are still willing to give you a chance to show loyalty.”
“Kneel, or die, choose!”
At this moment, Huang Sanyao, like the grim reaper, pronounced the life or death of others.
The expressions on Lu Zheng and the other two went cold.
They were from the Lu Family, with the blood of the Lu Family flowing in their veins and iron in their bones—how could they submit to someone else?
The three exchanged glances, seeing in each other’s eyes a steadfast resolve; even if it meant death, they would absolutely not submit.
The Great Demon King’s gaze rested on the three members of the Lu Family.
Seeing their determined expressions, he couldn’t help but snort in frustration, “It seems you are truly courting death.
Since that’s the case, I’ll accommodate you—”
But before he could finish, a voice suddenly interrupted, “I’m afraid, you’re not capable of that!”
“Who?” Huang Sanyao and the others were shocked, their gazes scanning the surroundings.
They saw three figures jumping out from the shadows, striding towards them.
Seeing the three, Lu Zheng and the others were greatly surprised, especially Lu Xiangfei, who was overwhelmed with excitement, “Brother Tangyu—”
The newcomers were none other than Tangyu and his companions.
They hadn’t actually left today; instead, they had left to avert everyone’s gaze before secretly looping back around to follow.
Lu Zheng was so startled he was momentarily at a loss for words, “Ghost Doctor, Little Fish Tangyu, how come you—”
With a faint smile, Tangyu said, “Elder Lu, we’ll talk about this matter in detail later.” After that, his gaze fell on Huang Sanyao and his two pallid companions.
Huang Sanyao looked at Tangyu with a frosty and sinister face, his eyes brimming with a thick intent to kill, “Was it you, who sabotaged my plans yesterday?”