Chapter 386 - 206: All the Greats Have Arrived! The Advantage is Mine

Chapter 386: Chapter 206: All the Greats Have Arrived! The Advantage is Mine

Luoyun Manor.

At Manor Master Lu Canghai’s command, the entire Luoyun Manor was thrown into motion. From top to bottom, all the elders, deacons, and disciples gathered.

As one of the six great powers of Ning’an, Luoyun Manor’s foundation was naturally impressive. It boasted three experts at the Mystic Realm alone, and dozens of Martial Masters at the Innate Realm.

However, its Foundation Establishment disciples were far inferior in number and quality compared to the other major sects.

Strictly speaking, Luoyun Manor wasn’t a sect, but rather a Noble Clan, similar to the Ning’an Wang Clan. Within the manor, ninety percent of the disciples shared the surname Lu.

The Lu Family held a firm grip on the entire faction. Disciples with other surnames could, at best, become deacons and elders.

But even so, Luoyun Manor’s power was still formidable.

Among the six great powers of Ning’an.

Golden Spring Temple and Qingfeng Temple were the undisputed hegemons.

Below them were the other four major powers.

In recent years, thanks to Lu Canghai’s capable management and extraordinary methods, Luoyun Manor had grown stronger than the other three, arguably making it the third-strongest power in the Ning’an Martial World.

Lu Canghai stood with his hands clasped behind his back, dressed in a cyan brocade robe, gazing into the distance.

The Sea-covering Smoke Cloud Grand Array was already active. From high above, one could see that nearly half of Luoyun Manor’s core area was enveloped in a faint blue light.

It resembled an overturned blue jade bowl.

Time slipped by, and in the blink of an eye, well over an hour had passed.

Finally.

Just as the Luoyun Manor disciples were murmuring amongst themselves about the impending crisis, a sudden, earth-shattering rumble, like mountains collapsing, erupted.

Countless disciples looked up, their eyes filled with utter astonishment.

They saw a sight they would never forget for the rest of their lives.

Across the open fields before Luoyun Manor, a black tide surged forward. Their Profound Armor was grim, their long halberds a forest of steel. The thunderous pounding of hooves shook the very hearts of all who heard it.

Combined with the dark and gloomy sky, it was a truly apocalyptic scene.

The scene radiated a terrifying aura of iron, blood, and slaughter.

Countless disciples of Luoyun Manor subconsciously drew in a sharp breath.

Even Manor Master Lu Canghai’s heart sank upon seeing the Government Office mobilize such a massive force. He could feel the immense pressure bearing down on him.

If the Vast Sea Smoke Cloud Grand Array hadn’t already been activated, he would have had absolutely no intention of confronting this tide head-on.

It was true that Mystic Realm experts were extraordinarily powerful, but they were not invincible.

In the face of a fully-equipped army in formation, even someone of his strength would simply be overwhelmed.

SWOOSH! SWOOSH! SWOOSH!

The immense tide surged to within two hundred zhang of Luoyun Manor before rapidly slowing, finally halting a hundred zhang away. Then, one by one, military siege weapons were set up: Breaking Gang Arrows, Wind-Breaking Crossbows, and Divine Arm Bows.

The crossbows were wound, their arrows nocked. A chilling killing intent instantly locked onto Luoyun Manor, which was still shrouded in its blue glow.

Faced with such might, even a Mystic Realm expert would die a bitter death.

Suddenly, Lu Canghai’s gaze landed on a figure in the air. A deep chill surfaced in his eyes as he muttered to himself:

"Chen Sheng!"

"Manor Master Lu, it’s been a while."

Chen Sheng strode through the air, his official robes fluttering. The full might of his Mystic Realm cultivation radiated from him without restraint as his sharp gaze fell upon the middle-aged man in the cyan robe ahead.

"Governor Chen, Clan Leader Wang told this old man that our past grievances could be resolved. I was quite pleased to hear it. I even prepared a banquet, hoping to drink and chat with you. Yet today, you arrive leading an army.

Can it be that you intend to declare war on my Luoyun Manor?"

Lu Canghai’s eyes narrowed. Though startled, he remained composed, his demeanor as grave as ever.

"No, Manor Master Lu, you are mistaken. This official did not come here to wage war."

Chen Sheng smiled.

"Then why have you come?"

"This official has come to seek justice! For my comrades who died at Fulong Creek, for the oppressed commoners of Ning’an, and for the mortal danger I once faced because of you!"

"And how will you seek this justice?"

"Simple."

Chen Sheng tilted his head back, his voice chillingly cold:

"By annihilating your entire Luoyun Manor."

"Insolent!"

"How dare you!"

Hearing this, the two Mystic Realm elders of Luoyun Manor roared in fury, their hair and beards standing on end, their eyes burning with deep anger.

How dare a mere Chen Sheng make such an outrageous claim!

Lu Canghai raised a hand, silencing the two elders. His tone remained grave, but it was now tinged with coldness:

"Governor Chen, you know full well whose fault our past grievances are. If you hadn’t forcibly tried to steal a bride and deliberately humiliated my Luoyun Manor, none of this subsequent conflict would have happened.

As for oppressing the people of Ning’an and this business at Fulong Creek, that has nothing to do with Luoyun Manor. Do you really think the various powers of Ning’an will stand by while you abuse your authority to fabricate charges like this?"

"Whether they stand by or not is another matter. Once Luoyun Manor is destroyed, these charges will be ironclad!"

The corner of Chen Sheng’s mouth curled up.

"Hahaha, you truly are still young."

Lu Canghai couldn’t help but laugh:

"My Luoyun Manor’s Mountain Protection Array is a Tier Four formation. With what do you propose to break it? Furthermore, the six great powers of Ning’an are all connected. If you dare to make a move today, you will throw all of Ning’an into chaos.

How will the Government Office handle that?"

At this, Lu Canghai’s tone softened, taking on a persuasive edge:

"Stand down, Governor Chen. You have a bright future ahead of you. Why must you push things to this extreme? I, Lu, have no desire for a fight to the death with you either, lest the fallout be too great. As for our past enmity, my Luoyun Manor is willing to offer some compensation."

Unless it was absolutely necessary, Lu Canghai truly did not want to make a complete enemy of the Government Office.