Chapter 677: The Weather Must Change!

On the Eastern Peak of the Pear Garden Sect.

Within a rather grand courtyard, in a pleasant rear garden, Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng held the Rosy Light Blade and nodded gently.

"Mr., what did Lu Zongzhu Lu say?" came a low, majestic female voice.

Neither fast nor slow, yet daring no one to miss a single word.

Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng turned to look at the woman in red robes sitting beside Wu Xiao at the stone table.

She wore a large crimson robe, her long hair coiled high; beautiful as she was, she possessed none of the softness of ordinary women, her entire person exuding solemn majesty, her aura no weaker than that of the Martial Heaven Emperor.

Qin Hongchan!

Sea Realm Stage Four, Wu Sheng Believer!

He Tangzhu of the Hongchan Hall, one of the eighteen halls of the Pear Garden Sect.

Her eldest brother, Qin Zhen, and second brother, Qin Zhan, were both Stage Three Sea Realm experts.

The two also served as Hall Masters of the Zhenyue Hall and the Baizhan Hall within the Pear Garden Sect.

Thinking back, the moment Wu Xiao returned to the sect, Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng had witnessed the scene where Qin Hongchan rushed forward in delight to welcome an old friend back to the sect.

And Qin Hongchan's welcome had intimidated the other women; none dared step forward to reveal their feelings.

This clearly indicated much!

Just as Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng had expected, Qin Hongchan indeed held a high position, with two biological brothers serving as Hall Masters within the sect.

After Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng investigated the conduct of the three Qin siblings, certain schemes naturally arose.

"The Lu Zongzhu has agreed," Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng said with a smile.

"Good." Qin Hongchan placed one hand on the table, picked up a flower cake with two fingers, and savored it carefully.

In her mind, imagining Lu Zongzhu Lu's appearance, she gradually pieced together a young, handsome face.

But soon, she discarded that face, feeling it did not match such a figure.

She was extremely curious about this young Lu Zongzhu whom she had never met.

Whether Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng or Wu Xiao, both were dragons and phoenixes among men, one in a million, yet both were utterly devoted to Lu Zongzhu Lu.

Especially Wu Xiao!

Qin Hongchan had long noticed and repeatedly confirmed that Wu Xiao was a death soldier.

His personal desires, even his will to live, seemed nonexistent.

He was more like an empty shell, existing solely due to Lu Zongzhu Lu's will.

Wu Xiao's state of existence was relatively easy to discern if one spent enough time in contact with him.

Yet this man, Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng—

As Qin Hongchan continued to delve deeper, obtaining more and more information from Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng, she vaguely realized that Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng and Wu Xiao seemed to be the same kind of person.

This was terrifying!

For a person to willingly die for another, risking their life alone like Wu Xiao or Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng, could stem from loyalty or honor, sacrificing oneself for a grand ambition in their heart.

But for a person to live for another?

The underlying logic was completely different.

"He Tangzhu Qin, why is your expression so grim? Have you thought of something?" Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng approached and took a seat at the stone table.

Qin Hongchan snapped out of her reverie, suppressing her curiosity about Lu Zongzhu Lu, and pondered aloud: "Mr. plans to have Brother Xiao challenge Lu Zongzhu Xie in the main hall three days from now. What if Lu Zongzhu Xie actually accepts the challenge?"

"What if Lu Zongzhu Xie actually accepts the challenge?"

Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng elegantly unfolded his folding fan, shook his head with a laugh, and said: "He Tangzhu Qin, rest assured. After Martial Heaven Emperor's battle with the former He Tangzhu of the Tiangang Hall, he has already established his fame."

"Xie Wu Sheng is the type who is fierce in appearance but cowardly within; he is adept at bullying the weak, but facing Martial Heaven Emperor, how would he dare to accept the challenge?"

Qin Hongchan frowned and said: "But what if he truly does? Lu Zongzhu Xie possesses a second-tier divine weapon, a sword, along with a magical artifact: the Black Armor Command Banner."

The divine weapon is one thing, but the key is that magical artifact: the Black Armor Command Banner!

This banner can imbue its owner's Water Flow Armor with black energy, transforming it into a set of 'Black Water Armor' with astonishing defensive power!

This magical artifact played an indispensable role in Xie Wu Sheng becoming the Lu Zongzhu.

Since Wu Xiao and Xie Wu Sheng are both at the peak of the Sea Realm, breaking through Lu Zongzhu Xie's defense will by no means be easy.

"He Tangzhu Qin need not worry." Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng lightly waved his paper fan. "I have already borrowed a magical artifact from the Lu Zongzhu on behalf of Martial Heaven Emperor; it will surely break that Black Armor Command Banner!"

"Oh?" Qin Hongchan was somewhat curious, noticing that this incomparably handsome man still wore a smiling expression, looking as if victory was already in his grasp.

What magical artifact?

Naturally, it was Deng Deng Yuxiang's magical artifact: the Blood Jade Ring.

The black face in the Wu Sheng Divine Art: Dual Hero Masks could already max out Wu Xiao's strength attribute, making every normal attack carry a terrifying tearing effect.

And on the basis of 'switching personnel', supplemented by the magical artifact that amplifies violent power, the Blood Jade Ring—

The Black Armor can be broken!

Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng kept them in suspense and did not answer.

He looked at Wu Xiao and said softly: "As the saying goes, the capable should occupy the position. Since the previous Lu Zongzhu of the Pear Garden Sect established such a rule and it has continued to this day, we ought to make good use of it."

"In the main hall three days from now, if that Xie Wu Sheng makes excuses and refuses to fight, he will naturally lose face and incur the contempt or dissatisfaction of his subordinates; Martial Heaven Emperor's prestige will inevitably grow even greater!"

"Rising up following this momentum, our side will have a just cause and occupy the moral high ground."

Wu Xiao nodded silently.

"At that time, we will surely be able to win over more of those who are wavering; we do not expect such people to join us, but as long as among the several Elders in the hall and the various Hall Masters, there are more who wait and see, our objective will be achieved."

Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng paused, then continued: "If Xie Wu Sheng accepts the challenge, that would be even better, wouldn't it?"

Open and aboveboard, guiding events according to the situation.

Acting in accordance with the trend, launching moves along with the momentum.

This can be called an open strategy!

Whether Lu Zongzhu Xie fights or not, two big characters — no problem!

Wu Sheng said in a low voice, "Everything will follow Mr.'s arrangements."

Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng looked at Qin Hongchan: "Regardless of whether Xie Wu Sheng accepts the challenge, in three days there will surely be a great battle within the sect. Those die-hard loyalists of Lu Zongzhu Xie — we must purge them.

He Tangzhu Qin, have your two elder brothers prepare.

In the past two days, also keep contact with Hall Masters Pojun and Liuyun to a minimum, to avoid unnecessary complications."

He Tangzhu of Pojun Hall · Qin Pojun, a Sea Realm Stage Three powerhouse, on good terms with the two Qin brothers.

Although this man also bears the surname Qin, it is merely coincidence.

He Tangzhu of Liuyun Hall · Wei Yun, on the other hand, is Wu Sheng's sworn brother. Many years ago, the two of them struggled together in the mountains, and later settled down within the Pear Garden Sect.

Since Wu Sheng's return, Wei Yun has visited more than once.

Wei Yun is also among the few hall masters who can match wrists with Wu Sheng.

Wei Yun is also at Sea Realm · Peak!

Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng naturally would not let such a resource slip by. Taking the chance to secretly develop this clean-cut young man, after several probes, Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng is seventy to eighty percent certain this person will stand on Wu Sheng's side.

Within the Pear Garden Sect there are eighteen halls in total; in Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng's hands are four to six halls.

That's enough!

Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng never intended to take the Pear Garden Sect without bloodshed, nor did he even want too many people leaning his way.

No matter what Lu Ran thinks, Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng has made up his mind — he will lead an armed uprising!

After all, his lord of the gate feeds on departed souls.

After the uprising, those wavering sorts — for instance, the original husband of Lady Lü San, He Tangzhu Wencheng — if they merely stand by and watch, then so be it.

But if any of these people dare lean toward Xie Wu Sheng's side, then they deserve to become nourishment for the stone sculpture!

As he pondered, Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng slowly raised his head and gazed at the sea of clouds in the sky.

The Pear Garden Sect,

it's time for a change of sky!

The lord of the gate's Wu Sheng stone sculpture should also advance to Heaven Realm.

At the same time, within the small courtyard of Cloud Sea Residence.

Lu Ran was still drinking tea at the stone table when a tall, enchanting silhouette stepped into the courtyard: "Lord of the gate."

"Good morning." Lu Ran looked at the Great Nightmare, gesturing toward the seat across the table. "Sit."

Deng Deng Yuxiang took off her magical artifact · Blood Jade Ring, and placed it in Lu Ran's palm: "What are you—?"

"Lending it to Wu the Heavenly Emperor for a bit."

"Are we going to war?" Deng Deng Yuxiang's beautiful eyes lit up, battle intent surging within her.

Lu Ran smiled and nodded: "The Pear Garden Sect has a tradition — the strong are honored, the capable rise.

So our Wu the Heavenly Emperor is going to challenge the lord of the sect."

Deng Deng Yuxiang hesitated a moment, then said: "I trust Wu the Heavenly Emperor's ability very much, but the lord of the Pear Garden Sect is also a Sea Realm · Peak great powerhouse. Once they fight, injury is inevitable.

Since we must eliminate him—"

Lu Ran shook his head: "We are taking the entire Pear Garden Sect, not just one Lu Zongzhu Xie."

Deng Deng Yuxiang thought for a long while, then nodded.

Lu Ran temporarily slipped the Blood Jade Ring onto his finger, made a fist: "Following Mr. Conglong's method is very much to my liking. When Wu the Heavenly Emperor challenges Xie Wu Sheng before the entire sect,

Wu Sheng will already be the lord of the Pear Garden Sect!"

"Mm?" Deng Deng Yuxiang's brow lifted slightly.

Lu Ran sighed: "Win or lose is irrelevant. People will no longer see Wu the Heavenly Emperor as just a hall master, but will place him on equal footing with the lord of the sect. And then—"

Lu Ran looked at Deng Deng Yuxiang: "Will we let Lu Zongzhu Xie live?"

"Mm." A faint smile also appeared on Deng Deng Yuxiang's face.

That's the logic of it.

"Lady." The Liuhuo guard greeted softly.

Deng Deng Yuxiang turned her head and saw Jiangjiang Ruyi holding a snow-white fox fur, nodding to the two of them.

She stepped up to Lu Ran and said softly, "Let me take your measurements."

Lu Ran immediately stood up.

Jiangjiang Ruyi wrapped the fox fur around Lu Ran, her fingers gesturing as she silently measured.

Keen as she was, Deng Deng Yuxiang immediately sensed that the atmosphere between the two was off.

She gave Liuhuo a look, dismissed the guard, and then took her leave as well.

Only a man and a woman remained in the courtyard.

Lu Ran felt awkward and casually found a topic: "There are plenty of skilled disciples in the sect — just let them do it."

Jiangjiang Ruyi shook her head without speaking.

Lu Ran thought for a moment, then teased: "Your Illusion Realm wasn't right — it made me all alone, without even little Jiang Qiao Yuanxi."

Jiangjiang Ruyi's fingers stiffened slightly. After a long silence, she said softly, "Is it my fault?"

"What?"

"I thought of you so poorly."

Lu Ran laughed: "I'm that terrible, yet you were still so determined — gave up a bright future, insisted on coming back to a little place like Rain Alley, and still stubbornly said something about Mom and Dad being in Rain Alley—mm."

Jiangjiang Ruyi raised her hand and covered Lu Ran's mouth.

Lu Ran, however, gently pressed a kiss to her soft palm.

Jiangjiang Ruyi instinctively pulled her hand back.

Lu Ran looked at the woman, who was rarely at a loss for words, and said softly, "Whether I am unworthy, or what my future holds, seems unimportant."

Jiangjiang Ruyi lifted her eyelids, her beautiful eyes gazing into Lu Ran's pupils.

Lu Ran smiled with gentle eyes: "Two worlds, two fates, two different life trajectories leading to the same result.

Rain Alley City, Holy Spirit Mountain.

No matter where I am, in the end, you came to find me."

"Mm." Behind the door of the Yunhai Residence, a girl in a black dress hid.

Little Jiang Qiao Jiang Qiao Yuanxi clutched a fox pelt, her small fists clenched tightly with excitement.

This is too romantic!

No! I must know what Brother and Sister Jiang Ruyi experienced in that past life.

I must figure it out!

This rebirth novel, if Brother won't write it, I will!

(End of this chapter)