Chapter 2144: The Last Hope

If these words had come from He Lingchuan's mouth five years ago, the Lu family would have just laughed and told him to go play on the side;

But coming from the Nine Abysses Great Emperor, they are words heavier than Mount Tai, and no one dares to ignore their weight!

Considering everyone is related, today's performance, He Lingchuan's opening is very gentle.

However, having performed up to this point is enough; it's time to lay all cards on the table.

Yes, at this moment he revealed his true intentions. The Lu family only now realizes that this person before them never planned to support others as the "Child of Fate," because he intends to take the role himself!

"Wait!" The Commander of Martial Affairs finally reacted, "You say you are the heir of the Lu main house—what proof do you have?"

One cannot simply stand here and declare that Bailie belongs to oneself, can one?

Lü Qiuwei had been guarding behind He Lingchuan all along; now he said slowly:

"Our Great Emperor governs ten thousand li of Jiangshan—would he really bother to covet a tiny Bailie?"

Given the vast territory of the Cangyan State, the Nine Abysses Great Emperor has no need to resort to tricks to seize such a small place as Bailie.

He Lingchuan also took out a warm white jade pendant from his bosom and placed it on the table.

This is a fine piece of mutton-fat white jade, carved with the character "Lu," and beneath it is a faint red stain, as bright as fresh blood.

"Do you recognize it?"

Lu Lianyun only glanced at it before exclaiming, "This this, this is the family heirloom jade pendant! Left behind by the Lu family's immortal ancestor."

The Commander of Martial Affairs maintained a spirit of reasonable doubt:

"It might be forged."

But deep down he also knew that from the moment the Nine Abysses Great Emperor personally acknowledged being of Lu bloodline, this matter was basically settled.

Given his status and position, even if he wanted to take Bailie, he would have plenty of ways—no need to lower himself.

So the truth is only one——

He really is!

"It can be verified, it can be verified!" Lu Lianyun suddenly grasped the situation and pointed at the jade pendant, saying, "Our Lu family's immortal ancestor left behind two treasures, which resonate with each other. This family heirloom jade pendant is one of them; this red dot is a drop of immortal's blood sealed by the ancestor within the jade! Great Emperor, take a look?"

In this situation, the Nine Abysses Great Emperor producing this jade pendant shows he has full confidence. Lu Lianyun understands that if he doesn't speak up now, Lu Zhenxian will say it instead.

In today's game, Lu Zhensheng has lost from the very beginning!

So Lu Lianyun's attitude is also very clear: he must stand firmly beside the Nine Abysses Great Emperor.

Following the victor brings sweet rewards.

Indeed, the Nine Abysses Great Emperor smiled kindly at him: "Where is the other treasure?"

"In the ancestral shrine!" Lu Lianyun hurriedly rose, half-bent, "This way!"

Lu Qing'an couldn't help but say, "Fourth Great-Uncle, you..."

It's too much like a market haggle.

Lu Lianyun pretended not to hear, accompanying the Nine Abysses Great Emperor toward the ancestral shrine.

Almost all Lu family members followed closely behind.

Good heavens, the phrase "family facing great change" used today could not be more fitting.

Most people, after shock, became overjoyed. The Lu family has long been in decline; for nearly twenty years, life in Bailie has been miserable—either bullied by Ya State or exploited by Mou State, even Gai State dares to occupy Blade Edge Port and not return it. Clan members secretly criticize Lu Zhensheng and his son's backbone, calling them incompetent.

Now it's good—the wealth-tilting-heavens Flashing Gold Lord, the Nine Abysses Great Emperor who defeated the heavenly gods, suddenly came to their Lu family to recognize ancestors and return to the clan!

If this verification passes, will the Lu family from now on not walk sideways?

From now on, who dares to give them grief again?

Thinking this, they instead look forward to the Nine Abysses Great Emperor's verification going smoothly, so that Bailie will henceforth have a strong backing, no longer needing to hope for Mou State's meager charity!

Although the Nine Abysses Great Emperor's recognition of ancestors is somewhat abrupt, he brings glory to the gate!

Although the Nine Abysses Great Emperor harbored deep schemes, does this not show his deep affection for the Lu clan?

Who wouldn't want the clan chief to be a mighty figure abroad? Letting them choose between the Nine Abysses Great Emperor who unified Flashing Gold and the Lu Zhensheng who merely nods and bows to Mou State—hah, this is fundamentally not a multiple-choice question.

Even Lu Lianqing followed the Nine Abysses Great Emperor; Lu Zhensheng and his son stood frozen on the spot, not knowing what to do.

As soon as the Nine Abysses Great Emperor appeared, they knew they had lost, never imagining that hell still had eighteen levels!

Just thinking of his past actions toward the main house and toward Lu Xiaoyun, Lu Zhensheng felt his chest tighten, unable to breathe.

The Nine Abysses Great Emperor not avenging his mother? How could that be!

"Father!" Lu Qing'an approached, voice thin as a mosquito, "Let's go, first to Mou State to meet with our brother."

If they don't leave now, they will be fish on the chopping block.

He still has a few evasion divine abilities, perfect for withdrawing from Bailie. As long as they escape to Mou State, father and son will be safe.

With Second Brother saying Xiang and the Mou Emperor protecting them, this so-called Nine Abysses Great Emperor will find it hard to act against them.

"Cannot escape." Lu Zhensheng shook his head, "The Dragon God Army has activated the evasion barrier!"

"How could you..." Lu Qing'an blurted out, but immediately understood—his father had already tried!

His father first tried to escape by evasion, yet didn't tell him.

"Even if we could get out of the city, we couldn't go far. Throughout Bailie territory, everywhere is the Dragon God Army!" Facing great calamity, Lu Zhensheng instead showed rare clarity, "Staying behind, we actually have a chance!"

Lu Qing'an hurriedly asked, "What chance?"

"Your fourth uncle's foolish performance saves me the trouble..." The words "set up" had not yet left his mouth when Lü Qiuwei arrived with dozens of guards, and Lu Zhensheng immediately fell silent.

Lu Zhensheng did not answer, because Lü Qiuwei gave a smile that didn't reach his eyes: "Lu family chief, why not go to the ancestral shrine? Do you have other thoughts?"

The Great Emperor's gaze before turning around, he understood.

For this Lu family chief, he also needs no courtesy; the Great Emperor will deal with him shortly.

The Commander of the Yellow Gates brought men to block in front of Lu Zhensheng: "What do you want to do to the Lu family chief?"

The Mou State assigned him and the Commander of Martial Affairs the task of protecting Lu Zhensheng's safety.

Lu Zhensheng glanced at Lü Qiuwei, snorted coldly, grabbed his eldest son's arm: "Come on, let's also go watch the fun."

The Lu family ancestral hall is located to the north of the main residence; it was moved here together when the Lu family relocated to Donghua Plain.

Its architectural style matches that of the ancestral home, with swallowtail ridges and flying eaves, gilded and silvered pillars, making it very imposing.

The ancestral hall is the face of the living; generations of the Lu clan have spent lavishly on its repairs.

The Lu family members who came here also stood outside the hall, craning their necks. The relics of the Lu family immortals are not exhibits for public viewing, and they have never seen them.

Now, only a handful of people are qualified to enter the hall.

Over there, Lü Qiuwei also approached the side of Emperor Jiǔyōu Dàdì and whispered about the performance of Lu Zhensheng and his son.

Lu Zhensheng said he came to see the excitement, as if he had some backing.

He Lingchuan's eyes shifted slightly.

He came today bearing the might of a nation, with a hundred thousand troops behind him—what backing could Lu Zhensheng possibly have?