Chapter 305

Chapter 305: Battle Against the Ancestor of the Lu Family

Over a month passed, yet the Lu Family still awaited no reinforcements.

Rather than wait passively for death, the Ancestor of the Lu Family resolved to stake everything on one final attempt.

He let out a furious roar. Foundation Establishment pressure surged forth like a raging flood, shaking the minds of every cultivator present and forcing them to scramble aside.

This level of combat was beyond their reach.

Zhou Luo narrowed his eyes, watching as the Lin Family Ancestor transformed into a streak of light and shot forward to clash with the Ancestor of the Lu Family.

Their battle erupted in mid-air, unleashing boundless momentum from the very first strike.

This confrontation proved even more terrifying than their previous clash in Maple Leaf City.

Both sides summoned their full strength, aiming to swiftly overwhelm the other.

Zhou Luo remained motionless at first.

He did not mind the Lin Family Ancestor exchanging hundreds of blows with his foe; it would only allow him to reap the rewards later.

Moreover, after taking control of the Lin Family, this ancestor would become a troublesome opponent to handle.

If this threat could be neutralized now, he would no longer need to worry about Lin Xi’s ability to maintain control over the family in his absence.

The battle raged on for a full hour.

Flashing spiritual lights exploded across the sky, majestic auras shook heaven and earth, and unending bursts of thunder echoed through the air as talismans and magical artifacts collided in fierce exchanges.

At its core, a Foundation Establishment duel differed little from those at the Qi Refinement stage.

However, at this advanced level, practitioners wielded abundant mana, elevating the fight beyond mere spiritual energy clashes. It became a contest of superior magical artifacts and profound cultivation techniques.

Reaching the Foundation Establishment realm elevated one’s mastery of magical artifacts and techniques to an entirely new plane. Their transcendent mana allowed them to wield these tools with flawless precision.

For instance, a top-grade magical artifact employed by a Foundation Establishment ancestor could unleash its full, devastating might—something a Qi Refinement cultivator could never achieve.

Combat on the ground had ceased. Everyone tilted their heads upward, studying the Foundation Establishment battle above. Some wondered why Zhou Luo had yet to intervene.

Soon after, the Lin Family Ancestor faltered slightly. Seizing the opening, the Ancestor of the Lu Family landed a heavy blow on his shoulder, sending him stumbling back several meters.

Both were figures from the same era, with a history of past confrontations.

Now, after all these years, the Ancestor of the Lu Family had clearly gained the upper hand.

He pressed forward relentlessly, leaving no room for respite, desperate to eliminate his opponent quickly.

Yet the Lin Family Ancestor was no easy prey. He weathered the torrential rain of pear blossoms-like attacks, steadily retreating while holding his ground.

Zhou Luo seized his moment and burst into action.

Clutching the Shuo Feng magic sword, his robes billowing in the wind, he charged toward his foe like splitting bamboo.

His powerful Foundation Establishment pressure crashed down, radiating an aura of terror.

His vitality surged like a raging sea. As he struck, searing flames filled the sky, engulfing the entire area.

The Ancestor of the Lu Family’s gaze darkened. He brandished his silvery great blade, conjuring a radiant brilliance to block the assault.

Boom—

The two forces collided. Zhou Luo’s boundless inferno proved overwhelmingly mightier, swallowing the silvery light whole.

Ancestor of the Lu Family’s expression shifted slightly.

Originally, he thought that since the other party had only just succeeded in Foundation Establishment, their strength couldn’t be that great no matter how powerful.

But after merely one exchange, he realized the other’s exceptional nature.

He stared intently at the golden longsword nearby, sensing a sharp and fierce sword intent emanating from it.

"How could this kid possess such profound insight into a mere Qi Refinement realm technique?"

His understanding ran deeper than Lu Haotian’s initial assessment; he knew the reason the other could unleash such powerful force was entirely due to having mastered the technique to an unparalleled, exquisitely refined level.

This was an extremely frightening thing.

A profound technique, beyond its creator, is almost impossible for later generations to fully master.

For this touches upon one’s own path of cultivation.

Every person’s path differs, so the more powerful the cultivator, the more likely they are to create techniques exclusive to themselves based on their own path.

Ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators like themselves could only choose to practice techniques left behind by predecessors.

The power displayed by Zhou Luo genuinely astounded him.

Just as the clash ended, Zhou Luo shot through the air. Spiritual light burst from his entire body, and the magic power within his dantian roared forth.

With the magic power augmenting him, his imposing manner swelled tremendously. He swung his sword, releasing a dazzling flash of sword light.

Ancestor of the Lu Family wore a grim expression as he channeled his power to meet the assault.

In an instant, the two had already collided several times.

Zhou Luo’s blood surged with vigor, his battle spirit rising fiercely. Ancestor of the Lu Family, however, had weakened slightly; his attacks were no longer as fluid as before.

Earlier, when confronting Lin Family Ancestor, he had expended a great deal of strength.

Now, with Zhou Luo launching his assault at his peak condition, he was clearly outmatched.

This scene greatly inspired those on the Lin Family side.

Even Lin Xi’s perpetually aloof face revealed a hint of a smile.

Since becoming the family head, she had always maintained a demeanor like an iceberg in front of outsiders.

Only when facing her husband would she show other emotions.

Behind her, Lin Xin watched the other with complicated feelings.

After parting for many years, to meet again and find the other was already a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Recalling years past, she had once vowed to catch up to him in pill refining.

Though she had now become a top-level Pill Master, a vast gap remained in their cultivation realms.

Ever since learning of Zhou Luo’s successful Foundation Establishment, her pride had shattered completely.

Now, seeing how he could trade blows evenly with Ancestor of the Lu Family, she felt an even deeper sense of the distance between them.

In that moment, all pride vanished from her heart.

Glancing over at her younger sister, now the family head, a sliver of envy stirred within her.

If she hadn’t pretended to marry him back then, perhaps the position of family head would have been hers. Moreover, having a Foundation Establishment husband like that would guarantee a bright future.

Regrettably, fate seemed determined to keep them apart.

She resolved silently that once this great battle ended, she would leave him.

After all, the entire Lin Family now belonged to Zhou Luo. Even if their past arrangement were exposed, it wouldn’t affect him in the slightest.

Better to make a clean break decisively, rather than be criticized for enjoying his favor and wealth without truly being his wife.

At that moment, the battle entered its most intense stage.

Under Zhou Luo’s relentless onslaught, Ancestor of the Lu Family gradually struggled to hold his ground.

Moreover, Lin Family Ancestor lurked menacingly nearby.

Seeing this, Ancestor of the Lu Family could only retreat, planning to first pull back into the city to reconsider his strategy.

But Zhou Luo had no intention of letting such a perfect opportunity slip away.

His whole aura erupted, gathering his entire strength to pursue with tremendous momentum.

Ancestor of the Lu Family panicked internally, forced to turn and defend himself.

Lin Family Ancestor also closed in from behind, cutting off his escape.

"The Lu Family’s ruin is nigh!"

Zhou Luo bellowed, boundless fighting spirit blazing in his eyes. Glowing with fierce spiritual light, he swept out his sword.

The strike unleashed a massive wave of terrifying sword intent.

Enveloped by the sword intent, piercingly sharp sword energy instantly penetrated the other’s protective spiritual light, striking him squarely.

Ancestor of the Lu Family suffered grievous wounds; his robes were slashed in over a dozen places, even his hardened skin gashed open, blood flowing freely.

Zhou Luo stepped forward, closing the distance, then unleashed a colossal surge of power directly at him.

Ancestor of the Lu Family’s expression flickered again as he hurriedly raised his defenses.

BOOM—

Another deafening explosion! Radiant spiritual light engulfed the entire area, forcing those below to avert their gaze.