56: Those who enter my Emperor's Banner will attain immortality!

Lu Xian's words echoed in the dark cave.

Each word was clear, yet it gave the three members of the Tian Family and Du Huaigu a sense of absurd illusion.

"Where did this yellow-mouthed brat come from, spouting nonsense here! Hahaha, old dog Du, isn't this your illegitimate grandson who was lost outside?"

Tian Yun yelled, but his eyes were fixed on Lu Xian's back, trying to discern some clue.

In such a situation, the other party's composure only indicated one thing—that Fellow Daoist Han was fearless.

Could it be someone from the Foundation Establishment Han Family?

No, even if it were the Han Family, those here would only be from a collateral branch.

If they were direct descendants, why go to such great lengths?

With just one command, his head would become someone else's offering tomorrow.

Thinking of this, Tian Yun's eyes turned fierce.

What's there to fear from a collateral branch? Strike first!

He looked at Du Huaigu, Killing Intent fully exposed: "Old dog Du, you will die today!"

Du Huaigu had just recovered from his shock, and his previous conjecture became even more certain.

Fellow Daoist Han's strength was far from as simple as it appeared.

"Come on, either you die, or I perish! The fate of my Du Family rests on this battle!"

...At the cave entrance, Lu Xian calmly faced two uninvited guests.

An old man and an old woman.

Both were at the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining.

"Second Sister, this kid is a bit strange, be careful..."

Before the old man could finish his sentence.

Lu Xian casually raised his hand, pointing his fingers like a sword, without incantation or hand seals, a pale, chilling, and bone-piercing finger energy erupted from his fingertips!

It was precisely the Cold Soul Finger, which had already reached Major Achievement!

He hadn't had a chance to use it in actual combat before, but today he could try it out.

The old woman had not expected the opponent to strike so swiftly and abruptly. She only felt a bone-chilling coldness assaulting her face, and her internal alarm bells rang loudly.

She shrieked, and an embroidered handkerchief Magical Artifact flew out from her sleeve, shimmering with spiritual light, attempting to block the attack.

However, that pale finger energy, though seemingly slender, contained an extreme power of ice, effortlessly piercing through the handkerchief's spiritual light!

"Pfft!"

With a soft sound, the cold Qi accurately struck the old woman's left shoulder.

"Ah!"

A shrill scream rang out. The old woman's entire left arm was covered in a layer of white frost at a visible speed. Her magical power circulation instantly became sluggish, and half of her body stiffened.

"Second Sister!"

Seeing this, the old man's eyes were bloodshot. A black walking stick Magical Artifact in his hand danced like the wind, striking down at Lu Xian with a whistling sound.

Lu Xian's expression remained unchanged. He slapped his Storage Pouch, and a long sword flew out silently.

The sword body was ancient and unadorned; it was precisely the High Grade Flying Sword refined from Mirage Cloud Mica!

"Clang!"

Metal clashed!

The Flying Sword arrived later but struck first, easily parrying the heavy walking stick.

The old man only felt a tremendous force coming from the walking stick, numbing his tiger's mouth and churning his Qi and blood, almost causing him to drop his Magical Artifact!

Could it really be a direct descendant of the Han Family?

He was horrified in his heart. Not only did the opponent casually use Spells, but his Flying Sword was also of an exceptionally High Grade, and his combat experience was extraordinarily seasoned!

Not only did the opponent casually use Spells, but his Flying Sword was also of an exceptionally High Grade, and his combat experience was extraordinarily seasoned!

Lu Xian divided his attention, controlling the Flying Sword to transform into a streak of light, sometimes skillfully entangled, sometimes swiftly assaulting, firmly pinning down the old man.

At the same time, his gaze returned to the old woman.

The injured old woman endured the severe pain and unleashed two Low Grade Wind Blade Talismans, which Lu Xian's Physical Body easily blocked, not even leaving a mark.

Lu Xian raised his hand again, and three Cold Soul Finger energies shot out in quick succession!

The old woman was too late to dodge and was hit again. The cold Qi penetrated deep into her lungs, her movements became even slower, and she was at the end of her rope.

"Senior Han, spare my life! This junior was blind and offended Senior Han of the Han Family. It was all a misunderstanding!"

The old woman pleaded tremblingly.

"How boring. No wonder Aristocratic Family disciples can bully Loose Cultivators at will. Dignity is always built upon strength and background."

Lu Xian casually commented.

After only a moment of fighting, he found it uninteresting and wanted to end the battle.

A sharp glint flashed in Lu Xian's eyes. The moment the Flying Sword forced the old man back again, he did not choose to pursue but instead suddenly exerted force with his feet.

At this moment, he abandoned Spells and Flying Swords, activating the Physical Body strength tempered by the Spirit Devouring Bone Transformation Scripture!

The old woman had not expected Lu Xian to suddenly abandon the long-range attacks that Cultivators were best at, choosing instead close-quarters combat.

She only felt a blur before her eyes, and the figure had already broken through the safe distance. A seemingly ordinary fist rapidly enlarged in her pupils!

She wanted to retreat but found that the opponent's speed was so extreme that she had no time to react!

"Bang!!!"

A punch, directly to the Dantian.

A crisp cracking sound echoed.

The old woman's horrified expression froze, and her body flew backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily against the mountain wall, falling into a deep coma.

"Ah... Second Sister!!"

The old man screamed in terror. Seeing his companion killed by a single punch, his mind shattered, and his courage crumbled.

His only thought was to escape!

He couldn't fight at all. The opponent clearly only exuded the aura of the Seventh Layer of Qi Refining, but every casual strike was comparable to Perfection!

Monster!

This momentary lapse of concentration was the distance between life and death.

Just as Lu Xian sent the old woman flying with a punch, the High Grade Flying Sword suspended in mid-air let out a soft hum, transforming into a silver line that silently circled behind the old man.

"Pfft—!"

The sword light flashed and disappeared, piercing through his back, precisely shattering his Dantian.

The old man staggered a few steps and then collapsed to the ground.

Lu Xian beckoned and retrieved his Flying Sword, lightly brushing his sleeve, as if he had just done something insignificant.

Inside the cave, Du Huaigu and Tian Yun's battle was also nearing its end.

Hearing the cessation of activity outside, Du Huaigu's heart tightened. His Divine Sense perceived Lu Xian standing calmly at the cave entrance, and he couldn't help but gasp.

His estimation of Lu Xian's abilities once again rose to an unbelievable level.

Tian Yun was even more incredulous.

Direct descendant, it must be a direct descendant. How did my Tian Family ever provoke such a person?

But with no retreat, Tian Yun knew he could only fight to the death... A quarter of an hour later, the spiritual light inside the cave fell silent.

Lu Xian was somewhat bored waiting, but he had no intention of interfering.

Dealing with the two outside the cave was already enough.

If Du Huaigu couldn't demonstrate corresponding value, he wouldn't be able to maintain future business, so it would be better to find someone else.

Just as he was thinking, the battle inside finally concluded.

Du Huaigu walked out trembling, his white hair stained with blood, and cupped his hands, saying, "I have not failed my mission!"

Lu Xian nodded slightly and said, "Fellow Daoist, you can heal your injuries outside. I need to handle some miscellaneous matters later, then we'll return together."

Du Huaigu didn't even have the strength to reply. He staggered to a tree, quickly swallowed the High Grade Yuan Nourishing Pill he had, closed his eyes, and concentrated on recuperating.

Now was not the time to be frugal; his old life might truly not be saved.

Lu Xian used Object Manipulation Art to drag the two unconscious people into the cave, casually piling them with Tian Yun's corpse, then set up a simple isolation Formation.

A 'Water Guiding Spell' drenched the three of them thoroughly.

Tian Yun, whose Dantian was not shattered, was the first to wake up.

Seeing Lu Xian standing before him, he dared not move, repeatedly saying, "Senior Han! Where did my Tian Family offend you? This junior is willing to change! Completely change!"

"You didn't do anything wrong. The grudges in the Cultivation World are just like this; killing people and seizing treasures are mostly done on a whim."

Lu Xian shook his head, "And you are just useful to me. Of course... this is also an Opportunity for you."

He wasn't a good person, nor did he care if the other party was a good person.

The four words "useful to me" were the origin of most disputes in this Cultivation World.

Tian Yun stood stunned.

Although his Tian Family wasn't completely destitute, in the eyes of direct descendants, weren't they no different from impoverished households?

What use could he possibly have?

And an Opportunity?

"Senior, please enlighten me, what kind of Opportunity is it? If this junior can help, I will do my utmost!" Tian Yun said sincerely.

Lu Xian wore a harmless smile on his face, flipping his hand to take out a long banner shrouded in Yin Qi and Evil Qi:

"Those who enter my human emperor banner can attain longevity!"