Exploding God

Chapter 1166 I don't have many demands, I just hope you... survive.

Hehe~

A soft chuckle.

There was no mocking intent behind it; it sounded like a very lighthearted laugh.

The crowd instantly pinpointed the source of the sound—

Lu Ze!

The faces of the Changsun clan members all paled at the same time. They looked at Lu Ze, whose lips were curled up, as if they were looking at a demon about to raise his butcher's knife.

The immense pressure of facing death caused many people to tremble slightly.

Lu Ze smiled and shook his head, gesturing for Changsun Qi, whose body was stiff with tension, to sit down, before speaking gently:

"That's a good question, no need to be so nervous. I don't have any requests, after all, it was you who took the initiative to come here."

These lighthearted, smiling words stunned Changsun Qi and the rest of the clansmen, who were then filled with shame.

To be honest, the Song family never invited any other family members. It was these people who came here in a menacing manner under the coercion of Elder Tantai. Moreover, as soon as they arrived, Elder Tantai made a move as if he was about to take action.

As they saw it, the elder who took action was about to become a landmark.

The Tantai people were also flushed. To be honest, they didn't know about the elder's arrangements, but the blame really did fall on the elder.

No, didn't the man surnamed Lu say that he killed Tantai Zang and Tantai Mingze?

So, all things considered, we still have a deep-seated blood feud!

The righteous indignation that had just stirred up a ripple was quickly washed away.

The Grand Elder is dead, Elder Daxian has also passed away, and there are still two retainers, Qin Xianji and Feng Yunqi... Now only Tantai Juzhu—Elder Chongjin—is left!

The Tantai people turned their attention to the front.

Tantai Chongjin's back, no longer stubbornly refusing to straighten its neck but instead showing a somewhat forlorn demeanor, was heartbreaking.

This is the only remaining integrity in my family!

The Tantai people silently lowered their heads, letting Tantai Chongjin bear all the storms alone.

Tantai Chongjin was completely unaware of the thoughts of the clansmen behind him. He had just finished arguing with himself and suddenly realized that he was sitting in the first row with no one observing him or planning to speak. This greatly relieved his psychological pressure.

So he adjusted his posture to sit in a more comfortable position, but somehow his tribesmen misunderstood him as stubborn and lonely.

At this moment, Tantai Chongjin began to carefully examine the details of the auditorium building.

To be honest, this really caught his eye.

……

Lu Ze didn't make Changsun Qi feel ashamed for long; his eyes were calm and his smile was clean.

"But since everyone is here, I think this is a good opportunity to get straight to the point and save ourselves the trouble of guessing and figuring out the Song family's intentions later."

"I don't have any demands, I don't have any prejudice against Kirihara Riku, and I'm even very happy to have received such an excellent disciple as Xinghuo here."

Lu Ze smiled and glanced at Zhang Xinghuo. The girl immediately became embarrassed, and her smooth face flushed red under the gazes of everyone watching.

"The Mist Plains possess far more abundant stellar energy than the surface world, and you also possess martial arts skills far superior to those of the surface world. Therefore, it is only natural that you have a greater chance of survival."

"If I had to describe your request in your words, it would be quite simple..."

Lu Ze revealed a sunny smile, but what he said was an incredibly cruel expectation.

"More people will survive in the future."

Light and airy words, yet a sincerity that resonates with the soul.

Changsun Qi's lips trembled, and his face turned deathly pale.

He never expected such an answer.

The "gentleman" on stage, who looked even younger than himself, not only didn't want to force them to do anything through death, but also earnestly said that he wanted to see more people live on.

Is this a truly kind person?

A perfect person?

Do not!

impossible!

There is absolutely no perfect person in this world.

Even though the ancient sage Mencius proposed the idea that "human nature is inherently good," Changsun Qi knew that even saints have selfish desires, so he absolutely did not believe that Lu Ze would ask them to live so selflessly.

His throat tightened, and he looked up as if to speak... but he saw Lu Ze's calm gaze.

Lu Ze seemed to know what Changsun Qi was going to say, and he smiled faintly.

"It's good that you're alive."

A very ordinary sentence, yet it seems to have traveled through a hundred years, containing the vicissitudes of life, and the simplest language brings the deepest shock.

Changsun Qi's lips moved slightly, but he finally pursed them tightly and sat down without saying a word for a long time.

……

Changsun Qi's speech was neither expected by the more than four hundred "audience members" nor by Lu Ze. However, Lu Ze liked Changsun Qi, a person who truly dared to ask questions, just as a teacher likes a student who loves to ask questions.

Moreover, the appearance of Changsun Qi made the atmosphere of this "classroom" less cold. As an honorary lecturer teaching at Hurricane Academy, Lu Ze enjoyed this "harmonious" classroom atmosphere.

"It was my idea to establish a base here for the Song family. As everyone will soon see, this ancient land, which was originally a forbidden zone on the continent, will become a sacred place for cultivation. Elder Tianhua and I have known each other the longest, and he is willing to take on the responsibility of cultivating martial artists, so we found a place to establish a base first."

"The Mist Plains are vast, and there are many ancient lands besides this one. In the wilderness, no one cares about ownership. I think no one would object to the principle of first come, first served."

It must be said that Lu Ze is very good at creating a lively atmosphere; with just a few words, he pulled everyone back from the previous interlude.

With the example of Changsun Qizhu, someone in the Gu family's seating area mustered the courage to stand up and ask, "Based on what Mr. Lu said, could we also find another place to establish a base?"

"nature."

Lu Ze's affirmative answer immediately ignited everyone's interest.

There's no doubt that the area chosen by the Song family is the best, but there's still plenty of wasteland left! While the Song family gets the big chunks of meat, they can still get a large number of smaller pieces—this is a pleasant surprise that far exceeds expectations!

Sometimes people's perspectives are narrow. Even though we've already discussed the life-or-death crisis, many people forget about life and death when faced with huge profits.

This is also why Lu Ze answered.

Humanoid weaknesses can sometimes become a huge driving force.

"Mr. Lu, may we enter the Song family's base to cultivate?"

"I can agree to this, which is also Mr. Lu's idea. I will personally send some outstanding martial arts talents to cultivate deep in the ancient land. Of course, if anyone outside the Song family wants to enter, they will need to pay a certain fee," Song Tianhua replied immediately.

cost!

Everyone present, upon hearing this somewhat inappropriate term, felt it was perfectly natural; that's how it should be.

No one is a true saint!

Lu Ze took in all the expressions before him but paid them no mind.

The currency of the Mist Plains is a precious cultivation resource comparable to Origin Crystals. These resources can be used to exchange for better cultivation opportunities for the natives, and they can also be used to cultivate more people worthy of cultivation.

He simply wanted to see countless torchbearers rise from the darkness, their flames illuminating the heavens and the abyss.

When eternal night descends, there is no other way but to transform into the blazing sun.

"However, there are some rules that need to be explained. At most two months, I will open the interdimensional passage. People from the surface world will likely flood in, and with so many people, order will inevitably be disrupted. Elder Tianhua and the Song family will become the maintainers of order in the Mist Plains."

"This is a unilateral notification from me, not a matter for discussion. Whichever company breaks the rules, I, Lu, will eliminate them."

Lu Ze raised a finger and said indifferently.

Everyone's expression hardened; that seemingly casually placed finger carried the terrifying pressure of wiping out an entire family!

The restless hearts of everyone instantly calmed down, and then they had to accept a shocking truth that was about to be revealed—

The Song family will become Mr. Lu's spokesperson in Wuyuan Lu!

The era of five powerful forces standing side by side in Kirihara Riku will truly come to an end, transforming into a situation of one superpower and many strong forces!

That super power is none other than the future Song family!

Thinking of this, the other families wished they could go out and tear the elder's bones apart.

It was that old dog who caused everyone to lose such an opportunity to get to know Mr. Lu in advance.

Lu Ze gave everyone a minute to digest the information, then raised his chin slightly and calmly asked:

"Now that I've finished speaking, who agrees and who disagrees?"

Everyone at the scene shook their heads in unison.

Very good, they are all people who value quality.

Lu Ze blinked; the harmonious and orderly atmosphere made him somewhat uncomfortable.

"Mr. Lu, we have no reason to object, but this matter is of great importance, and we must return to report to the head of the family before we can make a final decision! We hope Mr. Lu understands!"

The elder of the Gu family clasped his hands in a fist salute and stood up, which immediately drew a chorus of agreement.

"That's natural." Lu Ze nodded.

From this moment forward, the atmosphere in this vast auditorium reached its most enthusiastic level since its opening.

Some people were genuinely happy, while others began to have little thoughts about it again.

Lu Ze didn't care at all. His casual remark to Song Tianhua made those smiling faces freeze in shock.

"Later, Elder Song, please send someone with me to the summit of Bijia Mountain. I would like to discuss with Patriarch Tantai the matter of seeking revenge."

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P.S.: An elder has passed away; we mourn for him!

(End of this chapter)