Lu Zhengtan's seat was that of the Lu Family Patriarch. Lu Renhuang made it clear as soon as he came in, implying that Lu Zhengtan was not qualified to be the Family Patriarch.
In the hall sat one Earth Immortal Realm warrior and eight or nine Human Sovereign Realm warriors, patriarchs of the Internal Clan and the External Clan. There were also some deacons at the peak of the Noble Lord Realm, all loyal to Lu Zhengtan.
They all knew that Lu Renhuang would not let them go so they decided to team up and fight till the end.
Of course …
Nobody was in the mood to make a move. Lu Renhuang alone could defeat the entire Lu Family, not to mention the fact that Lu Li had 13 Earth Immortal Realm warriors with him. With the ninth rank Mystic Armor, nobody could defeat him.
Lu Zhengtan didn't stand up. Looking at Lu Renhuang calmly, he said, "Renhuang, when you ran away in a fit of anger, your father went to the Southern Land of Voodoo and was poisoned. The family was without a leader and was in chaos.
If I didn't stand up, the Lu Family would have fallen apart.
You said that I don't deserve to be the Family Patriarch. Do you?
Where were you when the family was at its most critical moment? "
"Hmm!"
Lu Renhuang sneered. He shook his head and sighed, "It was my fault that I ran away in a fit of anger.
But … I have been at the Northern Desert for so many years. You really don't know?
Who was it that was hunting me?
Who was the one that killed my wife?
Also … why didn't my father go to the Northern Desert to look for me? Why did he go to the Southern Land of Voodoo? Do you dare to say that you didn't give false information?
When the family was at its most critical moment?
Who caused it? Lu Zhengtan, you didn't do some things. But do you have the guts to say that you don't know? "
"Also …"
Lu Renhuang paused for a moment. Looking at Lu Fenghuo, Lu Liantian, Lu Suan and Lu Ni, he sneered, "My son came back to the family from far away. How did you treat him?
My sister has been bullied for so many years. Have you ever done anything to her?
Father has been poisoned for so many years. Have you ever thought about detoxifying him?
Is the Family Patriarch really so tempting?
My son will fight for power in the Lu Family. But he is still famous at the Great Land. "
Lu Renhuang's voice was loud and deafening. His powerful energy suffocated Lu Suan, Lu Ni and the other young disciples. His words made many people blush with shame.
Lu Zhengtan's face turned pale. He wanted to retort but didn't say anything in the end.
Lu Tiandi remained silent with a gloomy face. Lu Fenghuo stood up and said, "Human Sovereign, we might have done something wrong.
However … after Fifth Great Grandfather persuaded us, we all came to our senses and retreated from Samsara City immediately.
We are doing this because our nephew, Lu Li, has forced us into a corner … At the Demon-slaying Battleground, Lu Li imprisoned and tortured Lu Suan and Lu Ni for a month. The Lu Family has been humiliated. What do you want us to do … "
"Hahaha!"
Before Lu Fenghuo could finish his words, Lu Li couldn't help but laugh out loud. Lu Li was about to interrupt Lu Fenghuo. Lu Li stepped forward and said, "Lu Fenghuo, why did I imprison Lu Suan and Lu Ni? Let them come out and tell me themselves.
If it is my fault, we will turn around and leave. If it is Lu Suan and Lu Ni's fault, then don't blame me for being cruel! "
Killing intent surged out from Lu Li. It would have been better if Lu Fenghuo didn't mention this. But Lu Fenghuo dared to bring this up and tried to distort the truth. Did he think Lu Li was a clay Bodhisattva with no temper?
"What is there to say?" Lu Suan answered coldly, "Winner takes all. Kill me or cut me up, do as you please."
"There is indeed nothing to say!"
Lu Ling spoke for the first time since she came in. She looked at her father and said, "Father, kill them all. Just give the order and we will do it."
Lu Ling had always been cold-blooded and merciless to her enemies. Lu Zhengtan, Lu Fenghuo, Lu Suan and Lu Ni had plotted against Lu Li many times. They even worked together to invade the Northern Desert, the Clouds Plains and the Serenity Plains.
For her, there was no such thing as blood relatives. Since she was going against them, she must be prepared to be killed.
As soon as Lu Ling finished her words, the hall was filled with killing intent. The five Earth Immortal Realm warriors that Lu Li brought in all unsheathed their weapons, ready to kill at any moment.
Lu Tiandi, Lu Fenghuo and the others took out their weapons. Clearly, they were ready to fight to the death. It was pointless to say anything now.
Patriarch Eight came in as well. Seeing that a fight was about to break out, he pulled a long face.
He wanted to say something but his words carried little weight. Lu Renhuang and Lu Li would not listen. Patriarch Eight turned to Great Grandfather Five. Great Grandfather Five was the only one who could stop the fight.
Great Grandfather Five sighed slightly but didn't say anything. He walked out.
Clearly, he was not going to get involved in the fight between the two families. The rise of Lu Renhuang and Lu Li would be the rise of the Lu Family.
As long as the Lu Family could rise, Lu Renhuang and Lu Li could do whatever they wanted.
Seeing that even Great Grandfather Five had left, Lu Zhengtan knew that there was no turning back. The wrinkles on his face twitched a little. He sighed and said, "Human Sovereign, this is all because of me. Let them leave and I will apologize for my mistake alone. How about it?"
"Father!"
"Family Master!"
"Grandpa!"
Lu Tiandi and the others shouted in sorrow. Lu Zhengtan's intention was clear. He would commit suicide to apologize and take responsibility for everything.
Lu Tiandi, Lu Fenghuo, and Lu Suan would leave the Lu Family. That would be the end of the matter.
Lu Ling sneered and said, "Lu Zhengtan, I don't think you can do it all by yourself!
Hundreds of millions of people from the Clouds Plains, Serenity Plains, Northern Desert and the Deserted World have died. Lu Family must have killed tens of millions.
You want to take responsibility by yourself? "
Lu Zhengtan and the others were taken aback. Lu Ling was going to wipe them all out. Lu Renhuang raised his eyebrows when he heard Lu Ling's words. But he said nothing after she finished her words.
Lu Zhengtan and the others had to pay for the death of hundreds of millions even though … they were his uncles and cousins.
Lu Li said nothing. He was waiting for Lu Renhuang's order. Lu Renhuang, on the other hand, was struggling.
Lu Li and Lu Li had no attachment to the Lu Family. But Lu Renhuang was born here after all. Killing his own people would not be a good thing. He, Lu Li and Lu Ling would have to bear a bad reputation for the rest of their lives.
"Whoosh ~"
Right at that moment, there came a noise from outside. Then, the Earth Immortal Realm warrior Lu Li left behind shouted, "Stop or we will kill you!"
Lu Li and the others checked with psychic power. Patriarch Eight was overjoyed to see who it was. Lu Zhengtan, Lu Fenghuo and the others were relieved as well.
Lu Li did not recognize the man but he vaguely remembered him once. He seemed to be one of the patriarchs of the Demon-slaying Hall.
Lu Renhuang clearly knew this man. He said to Lu Li, "That is your Great Grandfather Three. Let him in."
"Great Grandfather Three?"
Lu Li was surprised. Great Grandfather Three was older than Lu Zhengtan, of the same generation as Great Grandfather Five.
Lu Li waved his hand. An Earth Immortal Realm warrior came out from behind him. The others outside let Lu Li through. An old man with white eyebrows came in.
The old man landed at the Hall of Patriarchs. Great Grandfather Five went to greet him and said, "Brother Three!"
Lu Renhuang led Lu Li out, followed by Lu Zhengtan. Lu Renhuang cupped his fists and said, "Greetings, Grandpa Three!"
"Uncle Three ~"
Lu Zhengtan bowed. His frown was eased. Great Grandfather Three must have come back at a time like this to deal with the dispute at the Lu Family under the order of Patriarch of Law Enforcement.
There were several surviving warriors of the Lu Family at the Demon-slaying Hall. The most powerful and prestigious one was Patriarch of Law Enforcement, followed by this Great Grandfather Three.
Since Great Grandfather Three was back, his words carried enormous weight. Lu Renhuang would not dare to say anything.