With a "bang," Lu Tianfeng's palm struck one of the Wu Xing Shan Ren, instantly igniting his body. The elder writhed, his voice filled with painful wails: "Ah... Save me, save me..."
The others, seeing their comrade engulfed in flames, manipulated the water from Taihu Lake and doused him. However, ordinary water was no match for the burning flames of the Blazing Sun Palm. In less than a minute, the elder's body was reduced to ashes, scattering into Taihu Lake.
"Elder Wu!"
The remaining four trembled with rage upon witnessing Lu Tianfeng kill one of their own. They roared,
"You damned Lu Tianfeng, to kill Elder Wu! If we don't dismember you today and forge you into one of the Wu Xing Shan Ren, we swear we are not human!"
"Lu Tianfeng, you are a sinner of the Wu Xing Shan Ren, and today is the time for your atonement!"
"Lu Tianfeng, you deserve to die! Your son, all of your Lu family must be buried with Elder Wu!"
"..."
The Wu Xing Shan Ren shouted and lunged at Lu Tianfeng again. This time, however, they had learned their lesson. They no longer dared to confront Lu Tianfeng head-on. If Lu Tianfeng's Blazing Sun Palm touched them, they too would be burned to death.
However, Lu Tianfeng had already ascended to the Divine Realm, a level that these practitioners of demonic arts could not match. In the tenth move, Lu Tianfeng struck Elder San with his palm, burning him to death. In the fifteenth move, Lu Tianfeng's palm hit Elder Er's forehead, instantly burning through his bamboo hat, revealing a terrifying face.
The face was wrapped as if with countless bandages, not truly a face but something akin to a mummy.
There was no flesh or blood, only bandages, and beneath the bandages, it was empty.
After twenty moves, Lu Tianfeng struck Elder Si's chest, burning him to death. At this point, only the eldest of the Wu Xing Shan Ren remained on the battlefield.
"How do you wish to die?"
Lu Tianfeng asked the eldest of the Wu Xing Shan Ren, his voice cold.
"Lu Tianfeng, I never imagined you would be so powerful after breaking through to the Divine Realm, capable of killing us Wu Xing Shan Ren. But do you know, we Wu Xing Shan Ren were mere puppets? Killing us was a form of salvation. We sold our souls to demons long ago. Living now is merely a walk of death. Now that my four comrades are gone, my soul has finally found peace!"
The eldest of the Wu Xing Shan Ren looked at Lu Tianfeng and said calmly.
"Sold to demons?"
"It must be the Guo family, right?"
Lu Tianfeng asked the eldest of the Wu Xing Shan Ren, his gaze placid.
"Indeed. As for which member of the Guo family, I don't know. I only know that the Guo family is extremely powerful. Back then, I was just a step away from cultivating to the Divine Realm, but I was killed by a Guo family expert. I know your enemy is the Guo family, but seeking revenge is easier said than done. Even if you have now cultivated to the Divine Realm, you might not be a match for a Guo family expert. Moreover, the Guo family does not have just that one expert. Those old fellows who have halted their aging and extended their lifespans have not died. They are waiting for an opportunity to be reborn and live another life!"
"If you go to the Guo family, you'll be throwing your life away. Not only that, but you might even be possessed by them!"
"Lu Tianfeng, your aptitude is immense, and your son's aptitude is even greater. He might become the next Black Dragon King. However, to deal with the Guo family, you must remain hidden and not let them discover your strength, otherwise, the Guo family will surely crush you in the cradle!"
"Finally, let me tell you one last thing: the previous Black Dragon King of your Lu family was killed by the Guo family!"
"The Black Dragon Pearl is still in the Guo family's hands!"
"I am free now. Thank you, Lu Tianfeng!"
After speaking, the eldest of the Wu Xing Shan Ren removed his bamboo hat, revealing an incredibly refined face. It was but a fleeting glimpse before his body violently exploded.
The Wu Xing Shan Ren were all dead.
"Alas, they were all pitiable souls!"
"May you rest in peace now!"
Lu Tianfeng looked at the spot where the eldest of the Wu Xing Shan Ren had exploded and said softly.
"Father, who exactly are the Wu Xing Shan Ren? Why did they tell you these things?"
Lu Yang looked at his father, speechless.
"Actually, the Wu Xing Shan Ren were martial artists from China, but they were transformed by the Guo family using secret methods. Their souls have long been altered. The Wu Xing Shan Ren of the past were mere puppets of the Guo family, specializing in stealing spiritual artifacts and assisting the Guo family in killing people!"
"Because they were too mysterious, even China's special departments couldn't find them. I didn't expect that after I killed them today, the Wu Xing Shan Ren would recover their true selves. Perhaps these were their dying words!"
Lu Tianfeng explained calmly.
"So that's how it is!"
Lu Yang nodded, his understanding partial.
Lu Tianfeng made a casual gesture, and the Guiyuan Sword group was recalled to his hand.
"These seven swords are a very powerful flying sword technique. Take them and keep them safe. I have a Guiyuan Sword Manual here. Go back and cultivate it diligently, and you will be able to wield the Guiyuan Sword group, possessing immense power!"
"After this matter is concluded, I must return to Youdu Prison. Only there will the Guo family not dare to make a move against me!"
"Yang'er, you must protect yourself!"
"I am leaving!"
Lu Tianfeng said, then grabbed the scorched Golden Silkworm Gu in his hand and disappeared over Taihu Lake.
"Father, don't worry. I will cultivate diligently and strive to break through to the Divine Realm as soon as possible, to stand by your side and destroy the Guo family!"
Lu Yang nodded heavily.
Soon, Lu Yang found Mo Qingyun. Fortunately, Mo Qingyun had only fainted and was not dead. Lu Yang placed a spiritual pill into Mo Qingyun's mouth, and she instantly regained consciousness.
"Lu... Mr. Lu, you saved me?"
Mo Qingyun looked at the familiar yet strange Lu Yang before her and asked softly.
"Yes!"
Lu Yang nodded.
"Thank you!"
"Where are the Wu Xing Shan Ren?"
Mo Qingyun continued to ask.
"They are all dead!"
Lu Yang said directly.
"What? Dead? Killed by you?"
Mo Qingyun looked at Lu Yang in disbelief. With Lu Yang's abilities, he couldn't possibly kill the Wu Xing Shan Ren. But now, hearing from Lu Yang that they were dead, Mo Qingyun was utterly shocked.
"It wasn't me who killed them. Someone else did. These are things you shouldn't know, so don't ask. Come with me to the Hua family!"
Lu Yang said calmly.