Chapter 620 619: Cripple Your Cultivation

"Saint Prince, what do you have to say for yourself now? To think that as a Human Emperor Disciple, you would be so arrogant and tyrannical. Do you really think you can bully the Lu Family with impunity?"

Lu Yunxiao's face was a mask of fury.

The aura emanating from his body bore down heavily on Yang Xiao.

He looked as if he was ready to tear away all pretense and attack at the slightest provocation.

As for Yang Xiao,

he wore a cold smirk.

He forced his body to remain upright,

looking at him with a mocking expression.

This only infuriated Lu Yunxiao even more.

Meanwhile, a flicker of smug satisfaction flashed through Lu Fangcheng's eyes.

This was especially true when he saw that although many of the surrounding Lu Family members frowned slightly, not a single one stood up to speak for Yang Xiao or to accuse him.

His heart swelled with even greater pride.

'What Saint Prince? He's just a greedy little scoundrel. But if he hadn't just taken our ancestral Divine Artifact and incited public outrage, it really would've been difficult for me to step forward and slander him.'

With this thought, Lu Fangcheng immediately felt that he was truly brilliant.

But just then,

Lu Fangliang couldn't hold back any longer and stepped forward. "Great Elder, things aren't at all like Lu Fangcheng described! It was clearly him and his grandfather who, relying on their status as Elders, tried to forcibly seize the Venerable True Dragon Nest and even verbally insulted me. Brother Yang—uh, the Saint Prince—couldn't stand by and watch, which is why he came into conflict with them!"

"As for the duel, that has even less to do with the Saint Prince! It was Eighth Elder who provoked him, forcing the Saint Prince to participate in the Lu Family's grand competition. That's why the Saint Prince said he would fight him fairly. Everyone here saw it! Patriarch, Second Elder, say something!"

Lu Fangliang cried out anxiously.

But the Lu Family Patriarch and the Second Elder...

Though one had favored Yang Xiao before and the other had come to favor him later, both hesitated at this moment and did not step forward.

It wasn't that they no longer thought highly of Yang Xiao.

It was just that as high-ranking members of the Lu Family, after seeing Yang Xiao kill Eighth Elder Lu Tiansheng and then even take away the Lu Family's ancestral Ultimate Divine Artifact...

...they were naturally displeased.

Now that the Great Elder was lashing out,

what they were thinking was that they should let the Great Elder use this opportunity to teach the Saint Prince a lesson. This would also let the Saint Prince know that their Lu Family was not to be trifled with.

This was very important.

Even though Second Elder Lu felt in his heart that Yang Xiao, the Saint Prince, would very likely become a true Human Emperor, if this Human Emperor did not value the Lu Family at all, or even looked down on them, then what would be the point of aligning with him?

Therefore, when Lu Fangcheng came out to twist right and wrong,

neither of them stood up.

And since they didn't step forward, it was naturally even less likely that anyone else would.

The Great Elder was a Divine King, after all.

The wrath of a Divine King was not something easily endured.

Besides, it was obvious now that the Great Elder wanted to suppress the Saint Prince. If they stepped forward to state the facts, wouldn't they be offending the Great Elder?

With such thoughts in mind,

aside from Lu Fangliang, no one else would naturally speak up for Yang Xiao.

And with no one else speaking up for him, Great Elder Lu Yunxiao became even more convinced that Lu Fangcheng's words were true.

Otherwise, why would only Lu Fangliang come out to speak?

Could it be that everyone else was going against their conscience?

Even Elder Long, who was already very much biased toward Yang Xiao, began to hesitate.

'Could Yang Xiao really be such an arrogant, spoiled, and rude person?'

'I'll just watch for now,'

Elder Long thought to himself.

Their silence only made Lu Fangcheng more arrogant.

Hearing Lu Fangliang's rebuttal, he wasn't the least bit afraid. Instead, his eyes filled with ridicule as he said coolly, "Everyone knows what your relationship with the Saint Prince, Yang Xiao, is. I can't believe that after the Saint Prince killed my great-grandfather and took the No-fly Zone, a Half-step Emperor's Weapon, you don't care at all and are even speaking up for him. Tell me, are you still a descendant of the Lu Family? Or have you decided to become his dog just because he gave you some small benefit?"

As soon as these words were spoken,

the way everyone looked at Lu Fangliang changed instantly.

Even the gaze Great Elder Lu Yunxiao cast over was filled with coldness.

Originally, although he was displeased that Lu Fangliang had sided with and supported Yang Xiao, he could also see that this junior's aura clearly indicated he had advanced to the Dao Body.

If it weren't for the fact that Yang Xiao had killed Lu Tiansheng,

he would probably be celebrating extravagantly right now. After all, for someone to achieve the Dao Body at such a young age meant it was highly possible the Lu Family would produce another Great Emperor in the future.

But now,

Lu Fangliang had disappointed him.

"Enough. You don't need to say another word. This matter—did no one else see it but you? They aren't stepping up to say anything, yet you're the only one. Do you really take me for a fool?"

The Great Elder's words immediately made Lu Fangliang's expression change drastically.

He glanced at the Great Elder.

Then he glanced at the others.

All he saw were looks of indifference.

In that instant, he understood.

These people, right now, had all gone against their consciences.

Even the Great Elder, whom he had once admired so much, was the same.

And the Patriarch.

And the many other Elders.

Suddenly, Lu Fangliang's heart was filled with disappointment for this family.

"Brother Lu, do you see now? So-called truth and justice mean nothing in the eyes of many, especially those with power. They only see their own damaged interests; they don't see who is right and who is wrong. If I hadn't killed Lu Tiansheng, or hadn't taken the No-fly Zone, someone here would absolutely have stood up to speak for me. That little scoundrel, Lu Fangcheng, wouldn't have even dared to step forward."

"But now, because their interests have been harmed—or rather, they *feel* their interests have been harmed—they can all go against their consciences, huddle over there, and say nothing. They'll let you be wronged without a care, let alone show any understanding for my situation."

Yang Xiao, however, started to laugh.

He spoke lightly.

At this moment, because of his disappointment, Lu Yunxiao had actually retracted his aura, which allowed Yang Xiao to move freely again.

"Brother Yang... It's all because I'm useless! I've dragged you into this!"

Lu Fangliang said, blaming himself.

He felt that he hadn't helped him and had only implicated him.

But hearing their conversation, Great Elder Lu Yunxiao's anger surged once more.

"Even now, you still think it's everyone else's fault? And you! As a disciple of my Lu Family, you don't side with the Lu Family, but with an outsider. You have truly disappointed me! Fine! Since you're so determined to side with an outsider, my Lu Family has no place for you. Today, I will personally cripple your cultivation and expel you from the Lu Family! I imagine you'd be willing to accept that!"

As he spoke, Great Elder Lu Yunxiao's aura flared.

He directed it straight at Lu Fangliang,

instantly rendering him immobile.

At the same time, he raised his hand, about to seize him.

He had reservations about dealing with Yang Xiao and didn't dare to truly strike.

But Lu Fangliang was a junior of the Lu Family. When the Great Elder was enraged, he showed no mercy at all.

If he said he would cripple his cultivation, he would certainly do it.

'Not good, this old bastard!'

Seeing this, Yang Xiao's expression changed dramatically.

At this moment, he was truly enraged!