Chapter 122: Battle

"Li Yue, do you truly believe that I have fallen?"

The old man’s expression was as stagnant as still water, betraying neither joy nor anger, and his voice was devoid of the slightest emotion.

"You slaughtered members of the Li clan; it is only reasonable that your Wang clan should be completely eradicated."

The man in black, though his expression was solemn, spoke calmly after a brief pause. Even if this person was the foundation of the Wang clan, so what? Where his son Changsheng’s intent lay, there lay the killing intent of the Li clan! The status of being the only unparalleled prodigy was not merely a title to be spoken of lightly. From another perspective, Li Yue had long intended to pass the position of family head to Li Changsheng.

"Oh?"

"In your eyes, Li Yue, is the Wang clan of my Dao Immortal lineage truly so worthless?"

Hearing this, the old man was both angry and amused. A cold glint flashed deep within his eyes as his voice turned slightly icy. In terms of seniority, Li Yue was merely a junior in his eyes. For a mere junior to dare speak such wild words before him was truly laughable!

"If you wish for a quick death, release her."

Just as Li Yue was about to speak, Li Changsheng raised an eyebrow, his voice chilling.

"Eh?"

The old man was taken aback. Since when did a junior at the Half-Step Immortal Realm dare to challenge him? No, that sounded more like an order from someone high above! Relying solely on his father’s formidable cultivation, this mere ant at the Half-Immortal realm was truly ridiculous.

"Your Li clan truly has many who have gone astray in their cultivation; it is a mockery of the world!"

The old man gave a disdainful laugh, his eyes filled with coldness. The bizarre force suppressing Zhao Wan'er suddenly trembled, beginning to slowly contract!

"Urgh!"

Zhao Wan'er felt as though her flesh and blood were about to be crushed. As intense pain surged, she let out a pained groan. Her face grew deathly pale, and fear flickered in her pupils. *Young Master, will you intervene...?*

"Bone..."

Li Changsheng’s expression darkened. Just as he was about to speak, Li Yue took a step forward, and his figure vanished instantly!

"Taking a junior hostage, Wang Tianhai, you have truly lived your life in vain! Such filthy and base behavior is truly nauseating!"

As his voice echoed softly, Li Yue’s figure flickered, appearing behind the old man, Wang Tianhai, in the blink of an eye! Without hesitation, he unleashed his cultivation and threw a punch!

"You seek death!"

Wang Tianhai dared not be careless; he hurriedly turned and met the strike with a punch of his own! Li Yue was the current head of the Li clan, his cultivation long since reaching the Great Perfection of the Ancient Realm, even faintly touching the traces of the Dao! How could Wang Tianhai dare to be negligent against such an existence? Yet, even so, Wang Tianhai showed no panic, as if he had everything under control! *So what if he is at the Great Perfection of the Ancient Realm? I, too, have a powerful trump card!*

When cultivators of the Ancient Realm clash, the heavens collapse and the earth rends; the scene was terrifying. Within two breaths of Li Yue’s strike, the two had already exchanged hundreds of blows! As the winds swirled and dust filled the air, the Sword Elder flashed to the side of the Dao-Extinguishing Stele and, taking advantage of Wang Tianhai’s distraction, shattered that bizarre force!

Seeing this, Li Changsheng felt relieved, his profound gaze constantly observing the two fighting in the sky. In this world, Ancient Realm cultivators were the peak, yet there remained those of exceptional talent who had reached the Great Perfection of the Ancient Realm and begun to touch the traces of the Dao. Li Yue, his father, was one such person. Logically, his father’s cultivation level was no secret, yet Wang Tianhai’s unperturbed confidence remained somewhat eerie.

"Source of the Dao Immortal, the Demon Immortal rises from a single thought."

"A single thought of the Demon, unparalleled throughout the ages!"

Suddenly, Wang Tianhai’s eyes gleamed with cold light as he let out a low shout! As blue light erupted from his body, a heaven-shaking demonic aura surged forth! He resembled a giant humanoid demon! With the emergence of this demonic aura, both his techniques and his physical body were significantly enhanced!

Li Yue’s expression changed instantly, and within a few exchanges, he began to fall behind!

"This farce should end now."

Only Li Changsheng wore a profound look. As he whispered, the phantom River of the Underworld behind him suddenly trembled!

*Screech!!!*

A piercing roar capable of shaking the soul erupted, and a terrifying bone dragon suddenly appeared, lunging straight at Wang Tianhai!

"This aura... it is the Dao!!!"

As a cultivator at the Great Perfection of the Ancient Realm, Wang Tianhai was extremely sensitive to such auras. Upon sensing the bone dragon’s presence, his eyes filled with intense horror! As his trembling voice rang out, his body shook violently! *This dragon... he cannot withstand it!!!*

"Die!"

At this moment, Li Yue seized the opening in his defense. Killing intent flashed in his eyes as he roared! Releasing his full cultivation, he threw a punch!

*Screech!!*

Immediately after, the bone dragon opened its ghastly maw and swallowed Wang Tianhai in one gulp!

*Gulp.*

*Bang!*

Wang Tianhai’s figure exploded instantly, turning into a mist of blood that dissipated! Li Yue, standing to the side, was dumbfounded, left standing there in a daze, his heart filled with bewilderment. *My son Changsheng, when did he... become so heaven-defying...?*

"Exterminate them all."

Ignoring Li Yue’s confusion, Li Changsheng’s eyes flashed with cold light as he gave a calm command to the Sword Elder. With that, he stepped forward, stood atop the bone dragon’s head, and flew toward the depths of the mountains! Within a few breaths, he arrived outside a vast lake! Looking closely, he saw a figure radiating a faint demonic aura sitting cross-legged. Though the person looked quite disheveled, his aura had already reached the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage!!

This person was none other than Lin Hao. Before him, a small blood-red sword floated silently... Beside the sword stood a woman draped in red gauze, most of her skin exposed. She was breathtakingly beautiful, her eyes carrying a hint of allure. Her skin was like cream, her figure graceful and seductive. One look was enough to be stunned by her appearance—she was like a celestial being! However, her figure was translucent, appearing extremely weak. Only when she looked at Lin Hao did a trace of gratification flicker in her eyes.

"Li, Li Changsheng!!!"

Detecting the disturbance behind him, Lin Hao glanced back, his expression changing drastically, his internal aura instantly spiraling into chaos!

*Puff!*

As he spat out a mouthful of blood, his cultivation instantly plummeted to the late Foundation Establishment stage!

"Ding~ The Son of Luck’s state of mind is in turmoil, his breakthrough has failed. The host is rewarded with an additional 2000 Destiny Points."

*Huh?*

*That’s it???*

Hearing the system’s voice, Li Changsheng felt like laughing. He had merely shown his face, and Lin Hao was angered to this extent? However, upon reflecting that a chaotic state of mind during a breakthrough only caused a drop of a single minor realm, Li Changsheng felt somewhat speechless. *Destiny points still need to be grinded!*

"Sir, why must you be so relentless!"

At this moment, the alluring woman in red gauze stepped forward to block Lin Hao. Her brows were slightly furrowed, her eyes filled with gravity. The newcomer’s cultivation was formidable, and as a mere soul-form, she could certainly not block him! Moreover, the fact that he could move through this area unhindered meant that Wang Tianhai, who had spent years at the Great Perfection of the Ancient Realm, had already fallen! Lin Hao had not yet grown strong enough, and to encounter such a catastrophe today... his survival was uncertain!

"The Demon Immortal lineage?"

Only Li Changsheng, as he scanned the woman, felt a trace of inexplicable amusement flash deep in his eyes...

"Today, I offer you two only one choice."

"You die, and I will let him live; he dies, and I will let you live."

Li Changsheng’s expression was indifferent. As his voice fell, a trace of the Dao surged throughout the world! He had actually sworn a Dao Oath! Seeing this, the two, Lin Hao and the woman, were somewhat surprised. *What exactly is this person planning?*

Detecting their expressions, Li Changsheng sneered inwardly. What cultivators care about most is, first, their Dao—their own path—and second, their legacy. The Demon Immortal lineage was currently withered, and as the only inheritor, Lin Hao was undoubtedly the most precious thing to the preceding generations of Demon Immortals. Once his Dao Oath was sworn, the woman would surely sacrifice her soul to exchange for Lin Hao’s life! Next, it would be time to harvest the leeks... If he didn't make them believe him, how could he harvest this crop?

"Sir, since you have spoken thus, Tang Yun is willing to trade my life for this child’s survival."

As expected. About three seconds after Li Changsheng’s words, the woman in red gauze spoke calmly, her expression resolute.

"Master, no!"

Seeing this, Lin Hao’s eyes flashed with shock as he shouted loudly.

"Li Changsheng! Even if my master and I perish here today, we will never allow a base wretch like you to humiliate us! Cast aside your filthy thoughts immediately!"

As extreme hatred surged within him, Lin Hao’s eyes were filled with determination as he shouted!

"Nonsense!"

Hearing this, Tang Yun frowned, her beautiful eyes filled with annoyance as she raised her hand and slapped Lin Hao across the face!

*Slap!*

As the crisp sound of the slap echoed, Tang Yun’s lips moved slightly, and a voice resonated within Lin Hao’s mind!

"The Demon Immortal lineage inherits the legacy of the Ancient Demon Venerables. Only you can reach the peak! You must unravel the hidden secrets of the ancient times! This is the very meaning of the Demon Immortal lineage’s existence! Remember, never again treat this person as an enemy! The Demon Immortal path connects to the ancient times; only by understanding this truth can one see through the illusions!"

"But..."

"Silence!"

Lin Hao tried to speak, but Tang Yun’s eyes flashed with disappointment, and she swung her hand again!

*Slap!*

This time, the blow was heavy, and both of Lin Hao’s cheeks swelled instantly! He looked like a pig’s head!

"Ding~ You have truly 'slapped the face' of the Son of Luck. The host is rewarded with an additional 1000 Destiny Points."

The system’s voice rang out at the right moment. But at this point, Li Changsheng couldn't understand this person’s routine. If the previous slap was to settle matters before her death, what was the meaning of the second one? Just an itchy hand? Thinking this, Li Changsheng shook his head slowly. The Demon Immortal lineage concerned ancient history after all; its successor shouldn't be so boring. *He shouldn't be...* Li Changsheng hesitated.

"The descendant is young and hot-headed. If there has been any offense, I hope you will be magnanimous, sir."

At this time, Tang Yun bowed deeply with clasped hands, her voice filled with worry: "I will now extinguish my remaining soul. I only hope that you, sir, will not pursue the previous matters further."

"Rest assured."

Li Changsheng’s expression remained unchanged, appearing like a gentleman who kept his word, while he scoffed inwardly. *Not pursue? If I wasn't going to pursue it, why would I come here? To enjoy the scenery?*

"Take care."

At this moment, the worry in Tang Yun’s eyes faded. She sighed lightly toward Lin Hao and then struck her own heart!

"Master!!"

Seeing this, Lin Hao’s eyes were filled with despair. As his miserable cries echoed, his expression appeared as if he were in the deepest grief imaginable!

"Underworld River!"

Simultaneously, Li Changsheng muttered to himself. A phantom force circulated around him, suddenly engulfing Tang Yun! At that exact moment, Tang Yun’s palm was only an inch away from her heart! In the blink of an eye, Tang Yun shattered into countless specks of light! Dissipating along with her was the blood-red small sword beside Lin Hao!

"Master!"

Lin Hao’s eyes were wide with despair, his voice a wretched cry!

"Our grievances are settled. From now on, there will be no further connection between us."

Li Changsheng’s expression was indifferent, his voice cold. Having said this, he turned and took a step, his figure vanishing instantly!

"Li Changsheng!!!"

Not long after Li Changsheng disappeared, Lin Hao let out a roar toward the heavens, his eyes bloodshot! "If I do not kill you in this lifetime, I will not be human!!"

With blood-red eyes and a near-manic expression, a fierce and evil aura emerged around Lin Hao! If one looked closely, one would realize it was demonic energy! But this was not ordinary demonic energy; it was leagues above what was contained within the bodies of common demonic beasts! It was as if only one who possessed a manic demonic intent could possess such power! It was a path of demonic cultivation that transcended that of ordinary cultivators!!

At this moment, in the high heavens far above Lin Hao, a figure dressed in black-and-gold embroidered robes stood silently with an indifferent expression. This person was Li Changsheng! Around him, a phantom, ghostly river flickered, and a stunning woman stood beside him, her face full of annoyance.

"You gave a Dao Oath; are you going to violate it so soon?!"

Discontent flashed in Tang Yun’s eyes. As her angry voice rang out, her heart sank into despair! The choice he had offered earlier was nothing more than a joke! A mortal enemy would never let one go easily! *It was I... who was negligent...*

"It cannot be called violating an oath, as I promised nothing."

Sensing Tang Yun’s thoughts, Li Changsheng remained calm and spoke indifferently.

"But you previously..."

Tang Yun’s expression was filled with grief and indignation.

"Noisy."

Before she could finish, Li Changsheng’s expression turned cold, and the aura of the Underworld River pressed down! As an aura of absolute control over the fate of all life emerged, extreme horror appeared in Tang Yun’s eyes! This aura was not inferior to the ancestor of the Demon Immortals! In fact, it was several times more terrifying!!!

"You have seen how this child behaves."

"Even if I were not to pursue this, would he ever be willing to let it go?"

"From start to finish, I never targeted him! But what about him? He refuses to change despite repeated lessons, provoking me time and again. Does he really think my cultivation is just for show?"

As Li Changsheng spoke, his expression grew increasingly gloomy, as if he truly felt humiliated. Seeing this, Tang Yun was stunned, and a hint of hesitation flickered in her heart...

"Or perhaps, is your lineage truly so arrogant that you cannot tolerate the slightest offense from others?"

Sensing her reaction, Li Changsheng seized the moment, shifting the focus! To attack a person, one must strike at the heart! To disrupt their mind and find flaws—this was the ultimate strategy!

"My lineage..."