Chapter 353: Endless Contention

"Me?"

Lu Li couldn't help but frown.

"Big Brother Lu might not know yet, but ever since you completed the mission and returned to the Ninth Star, the news of you breaking through to become a Saint during the battle has already spread like wildfire. Such talent has never appeared in the Sheng Xing Court in these past few hundred years. Coupled with your status as a Saint, the major factions naturally want to recruit you with all their might." Long Zhanye looked over with a smile.

"So it was for me?"

Lu Li shook his head.

His goal was not to join any faction; these people were destined to waste their time in vain.

However, at this moment, Long Zhanye's voice came again.

"Big Brother Lu, the fact that the previous mission could be completed is almost entirely due to your contribution; even my life was saved by you. So, I want to remind Big Brother Lu: if you truly want to obtain Emperor-realm cultivation techniques, join the Saint Martial Profound Sect."

After Long Zhanye finished speaking,

he leaped up and went before that Great Saint of the Long Family.

"Saint Martial Profound Sect?"

Lu Li couldn't help but frown.

After deciding to head to the Zhisheng Xing at the core of the Sheng Xing Court, he had proactively collected some information regarding the major factions, and he had some understanding of certain Imperial Clans and powerful sects.

This Saint Martial Profound Sect!

It wasn't among them!

Just as he was puzzled, a hoarse, aged voice came from above the void.

"This Saint is Long Yuxing, a member of the Long Family of the Zhisheng Xing. You all fought for the Sheng Xing Court and have now returned in glory; it is worthy of everyone's respect. Are you willing to join my Long Family?"

The voice echoed!

A gaze followed closely behind.

It landed on Lu Li with a hint of kindness.

Clearly, because of Long Zhanye, the Long Family felt quite well-disposed toward him.

When the crowd heard these words,

they all felt they had gained a lot of face!

Once upon a time, how could they, these rogue cultivators, ever catch the eye of the Imperial Clans of the Sheng Xing Court? Now, they were even sending Great Saint-realm powerhouses to invite them personally, which made their vanity feel greatly satisfied.

Just as they were about to make their choice, another aged voice came.

"This Saint comes from the Ouyang Family of the Zhisheng Xing. Like the Long Family, I have specifically waited here to invite you all to join our clan."

"This..."

The crowd stopped in their tracks.

The Long Family and the Ouyang Family both belonged to the ranks of Imperial Clans, which made it somewhat difficult for them to choose.

However, in their hearts, they were even more excited.

Two great Imperial Clans competing for them at the same time!

They had never experienced such glory in their entire lives!

Just as they were hesitating about which family to choose, a cold laugh came over.

"Long Yuxing, Ouyang Lie, why must you be so hypocritical? What's wrong with stating plainly that you came for Lu Li?"

As the voice fell,

a middle-aged man wearing hemp clothes appeared before Lu Li.

"I am Yang Wanlong of the Lingxiao Jade Gate, and I have specifically waited here to invite Little Brother Lu to join our sect. I hope Little Brother Lu can give us a little face and go to the Lingxiao Jade Gate for a visit."

"Lingxiao Jade Gate?"

Lu Li couldn't help but frown.

Within the Sheng Xing Court!

The Imperial Clan factions were the most powerful!

But among them, there were also many powerful sect factions mixed in. They were also founded by Martial Emperor powerhouses and were not at all inferior to the Imperial Clans. This Lingxiao Jade Gate was one of them.

However, Lu Li did not have a good impression of the Lingxiao Jade Gate.

That Great Saint Jiuxiao!

Belonged to it!

"Haha, it is indeed for Little Brother Lu that we have come."

"Not bad, Little Brother Lu fought hard to protect the core of the defensive array and did not let it fall; he became famous in one battle and is worthy of us waiting."

While speaking,

the remaining ten or so figures arrived together and surrounded Lu Li tightly.

"This..."

Seeing such a scene, everyone was dumbfounded.

Originally, after hearing Yang Wanlong's words!

They hadn't taken it to heart.

How could factions like the Long Family or the Ouyang Family come for one person? It must be because they had fought bloody battles against the fierce beasts and performed great meritorious service for the Sheng Xing Court that these people were alarmed into coming.

But seeing the actions of so many powerhouses, they no longer had any doubts.

These powerhouses from the major factions

really had come for Lu Li alone.

Reaching this conclusion!

Made a burning sensation arise on everyone's faces!

Lu Li stood among the many powerhouses, the corners of his mouth slightly raised: "Everyone, the factions behind you are all very powerful. With you all inviting me together, I truly don't know which one to choose."

"Come to my Ouyang Family. With Little Brother Lu's talent, my Ouyang Family will definitely cultivate you with all our might, guaranteeing that Little Brother Lu will step into the Saint King Realm within ten years." Ouyang Lie spoke immediately.

"A mere Saint King; even without the help of the Ouyang Family's power, Little Brother Lu can reach it himself. As long as Little Brother Lu is willing to join my Long Family, I will represent the Long Family and let Little Brother Lu enter the Longxuan Ice Realm to cultivate for three years."

"What!"

Before Long Yuxing could finish speaking, everyone exclaimed.

Longxuan Ice Realm!

It is rumored to be the place where the True Dragon ascended. Entering it to cultivate gives one a chance to sense the True Dragon Great Dao, helping one break through to Great Saint in one go. A hundred years ago, this secret land was discovered by the Long Family and completely occupied by them.

To this day!

Several Great Saint-realm powerhouses of the Long Family have come from there.

Being able to cultivate inside for three years!

Almost guarantees becoming a Great Saint!

Such temptation made the breathing of the crowd who had just returned become rapid.

"The Longxuan Ice Realm is merely to assist in cultivation. With Little Brother Lu's spirit of breaking through in the face of battle, he will reach it sooner or later. As long as he can join my Lingxiao Jade Gate, he can obtain a seed of the Nine-Leaf Golden Lotus."

Yang Wanlong's voice echoed in everyone's ears, making their breathing become three times more rapid.

Nine-Leaf Golden Lotus!

The Lingxiao Jade Gate spent a thousand years cultivating it.

It is rumored to have the effect of bringing the dead back to life. Even for someone already dead, as long as the physical body is not destroyed, the divine soul and will can be gathered again within three days. It is an extremely heaven-defying peerless holy lotus.

"Hehe, the Nine-Leaf Golden Lotus is indeed enviable, but it's just a lotus seed; it's just a healing spirit medicine with stronger effects. Is it not looking down on us too much to try to snatch Little Brother Lu from our hands with just this?"

"That's right, what 'cultivate with all our might', what 'enter the Longxuan Ice Realm to cultivate'—for a genius, these are all irrelevant. If Little Brother Lu is willing to join my sect, he can immediately become the Sect Master's personal disciple and obtain a peerless Great Saint battle weapon."

"Not bad, I see Little Brother Lu is not old, yet has such achievements at this age. As long as he is willing to join my Zhou Family, he can immediately become a Saint Son within the clan, his status and position will change instantly, and he can obtain the full cultivation of my Zhou Family."

Listening to the voices of these powerhouses,

the ten or so people who came with Lu Li were fine, but the others looked as if they had seen a ghost.

Since when!

Could a rogue cultivator be so contested by these families!

Lu Li faced it calmly.

After most people had stated their conditions, his gaze fell on the last person.

That person was not old.

His cultivation was also not comparable to the powerhouses who came from the major Imperial Clans and sects!

But he looked quite elegant, only he was hidden among the many powerhouses, appearing completely unremarkable.

"Hehe, this one should be from the Saint Martial Profound Sect, right? Why not state your conditions?"

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