In any case, Zhang Shu’s situation will definitely not improve.
But it would be a different story if she could join the Holy Land Heavenly Sect.
With Lu Changsheng, a peak Martial Saint with limitless potential, holding the fort.
The Holy Land Heavenly Sect is visibly bound to grow stronger.
At the very least, it will flourish for three thousand years. Follow current novels on novᴇlfire.net
If Zhang Shu still hopes to advance further in martial arts and does not wish to worry about other matters, then joining the Holy Land Heavenly Sect is her best option.
"I am willing to join the Holy Land Heavenly Sect!"
After a long moment, Zhang Shu weighed the pros and cons and made her decision.
Lu Changsheng smiled.
"Good. There’s no need to go to the Zhang Family now; we’ll head directly to the Xiao Family."
"Now that you’re an Elder of my Holy Land Heavenly Sect, Brother Lu must naturally have a proper ’conversation’ with the Xiao Family."
With that, Lu Changsheng took Zhang Shu and went straight to Xiao City.
Xiao City seemed even larger and more prosperous than Heavenly Saint City.
Lu Changsheng and Zhang Shu made their way to the Xiao Family.
The guards of the Xiao Family blocked Lu Changsheng and Zhang Shu’s path.
Zhang Shu was about to speak, but Lu Changsheng shook his head.
He took a deep breath.
Instantly, an overwhelming aura erupted from him.
The guards trembled violently.
They immediately staggered back more than ten steps, as though hit by a massive force, their entire bodies frozen, unable to move.
They had not even reached the Divine Power Realm.
They were merely ordinary guards.
How could they endure the aura of a peak Martial Saint like Lu Changsheng?
Lu Changsheng walked straight into the Xiao Family.
He didn’t even bother to conceal his aura.
The Xiao Family was instantly thrown into chaos.
Countless Divine Power Realm martial artists rushed out.
Yet none dared to approach Lu Changsheng.
At this moment, Lu Changsheng wasn’t restraining his aura at all. With their discernment, how could they not realize that the person before them was indeed a Martial Saint!
The only question was: Which Martial Saint would dare storm into the Xiao Family?
"Who is this Martial Saint?"
"He looks unfamiliar. I’ve never seen him before, so he likely isn’t a Martial Saint of Xiao City."
"Indeed, the Martial Saint Ancestors of Xiao City are somewhat recognizable. Even the Martial Saints from nearby cities are vaguely familiar. But this person is truly unknown."
"This Martial Saint is unfamiliar, but the woman behind him looks quite familiar. Isn’t she... Zhang Shu of the Zhang Family?"
"Zhang Shu? The Zhang Shu who entered the Martial Saint Mansion?"
"Could it be that the Zhang Family invited this Martial Saint?"
"Hmph, as if the Zhang Family could invite such a distinguished Martial Saint! Furthermore, even if it were a Martial Saint, they wouldn’t easily intervene in disputes between Zhang Family and my Xiao Family. This Martial Saint accompanying Zhang Shu to the Xiao Family must mean Zhang Shu leveraged her connections at the Martial Saint Mansion and invited a Martial Saint."
"Zhang Shu spent several years in the Martial Saint Mansion. It’s not impossible for her to know some Martial Saints, or even invite one to the Xiao Family. But what does she intend to do? Challenge the Xiao Family?"
"Does she really think we don’t have Martial Saints in the Xiao Family?"
The many Divine Power Realm martial artists of the Xiao Family kept their expressions solemn as they stared fixedly at Lu Changsheng and Zhang Shu.
Actually, their guesses weren’t far off.
Their deductions were largely correct.
Yet they weren’t afraid.
The Xiao Family’s Martial Saints were no ordinary Martial Saints.
The leading Martial Saint of Xiao City resided in the Xiao Family!
In fact, across tens of thousands of miles, among the surrounding cities, the Xiao Family Martial Saint was ranked among the top three.
Their strength was formidable.
Any ordinary Martial Saint dared not provoke the Xiao Family.
It was only because the Martial Saint Mansion was too far from Xiao City to understand the weight of the Xiao Family Martial Saint’s reputation.
Otherwise, no ordinary Martial Saint would have the courage to stir trouble at the Xiao Family.
"Which Martial Saint dares act recklessly at the Xiao Family?"
At that moment, a commanding voice resounded from the Xiao Family’s rear courtyard.
Soon after, an elder with white hair and beard stepped into the sky, one step at a time.
From up above, he gazed down upon Lu Changsheng and Zhang Shu.
This was the Xiao Family’s Stabilizing Needle, Martial Saint Xiao Zhenyi!
Xiao Zhenyi’s eyes narrowed slightly.
Under his oppressive aura, the unfamiliar Martial Saint before him remained completely unaffected—something wasn’t right.
It must be noted that Xiao Zhenyi was no stranger to battling Martial Saints.
He had never suffered defeat.
The sharpness of his aura was unparalleled.
Even other Martial Saints rarely managed to ignore his aura entirely.
Seeing Xiao Zhenyi appear, the martial artists of the Xiao Family below breathed sighs of relief, their eyes shining with excitement.
"It’s the Ancestor. With the Ancestor intervening, this unknown Martial Saint will surely be repelled."
"We finally have a chance to witness the Ancestor in action again. The last time was during the battle with the Zhao Family’s Ancestor, wasn’t it? That was three hundred years ago. Back then, the Zhao Family’s Ancestor was defeated so thoroughly that he never dared provoke the Xiao Family again."
"With the Ancestor here, the Xiao Family is as steady as a mountain."
Seeing Xiao Zhenyi arrive, the Xiao Family members immediately felt a surge of confidence.
Xiao Zhenyi was, without doubt, the Xiao Family’s Stabilizing Needle!
"Fellow Daoist, you must be the Ancestor of the Xiao Family?"
Lu Changsheng asked calmly.
"Indeed, I am Xiao Zhenyi!"
"Fellow Daoist, which Martial Saint are you, and what is the meaning of storming into my Xiao Family?"
"Moreover, you’ve brought a junior from the Zhang Family. Could it be you intend to stand up for the Zhang Family?"
Xiao Zhenyi clearly recognized Zhang Shu.
Lu Changsheng glanced around at the crowd, then turned his gaze upon Xiao Zhenyi.
He spoke faintly, "Holy Land Heavenly Sect, Lu Changsheng!"
"Brother Lu is here to discuss something with your Xiao Family. Zhang Shu is now an Elder of my Holy Land Heavenly Sect, and she does not wish to establish a marriage alliance with your family. I hope your Xiao Family will avoid making things difficult. May I ask what your thoughts are on this matter, Ancestor Xiao?"
Upon hearing the name "Lu Changsheng," Xiao Zhenyi’s brows furrowed slightly.
He truly did not know of Lu Changsheng.
Ever since achieving the status of Martial Saint, Xiao Zhenyi had spent most of his years in secluded cultivation.