457: Will smash it to pieces

Early the next morning, the sound of gongs and drums resonated throughout Yue Family City.

A long lion dance procession stretched from the city gate to the Yue Family mansion, with the common people cheering and applauding.

Outside the Yue Family gate, there were nearly a thousand tables set up for a free banquet, available for everyone to enjoy.

Yue Shanhe stood at the gate, greeting guests on behalf of his Elder brother.

Since his brother was the main character today and needed to stay in the main hall to entertain, this task fell to him.

The greeter needed to be someone of similar status, otherwise, guests might feel disrespected, and Yue Shanhe's status was just right.

"Brother Liu, please come in quickly."

"Oh, Sister Hu, you've come too…"

Yue Shanhe kept greeting people, and the reception hall was already full; some empty seats were reserved in advance for people of high status.

Later, these people could only be arranged in the temporarily added seats, but no one complained; everyone understood.

"Brother Xu, I've been waiting for you for a long time, please come in quickly."

Yue Shanhe's smile widened when he saw Xu Sanyan, and he pulled him closer to whisper in his ear, "I've specially arranged an excellent seat for Brother Xu."

Yue Shanhe subtly pointed to a seating area on one side of the hall.

Xu Sanyan followed his gaze and saw a group of tall women in uniform white clothes sitting together, occupying most of the table, leaving only two or three empty seats.

"That's Wanhua Sword Sect.

Their Sect Master is on good terms with my grandfather and was invited to come.

Although they are a small Sect and far from comparable to Shangyin Mountain, it's worth mentioning that all their Sect members are women, and they've been practicing martial arts for years, so their figures are quite good.

Brother Xu, hehe…"

Yue Shanhe raised an eyebrow, a somewhat lewd smile on his face, "The rest is up to Brother Xu's skill."

Xu Sanyan also smiled, gently patting his hand, "Brother Yue, you're too kind."

"Hey, it's nothing.

Brother Xu, please go ahead.

I still have something to attend to.

I'll join you later."

"Alright, Brother Yue, please go busy yourself."

It must be said that Yue Shanhe had broadened his path, turning a shaded trail into a grand thoroughfare.

Xu Sanyan walked to the table by himself, smiled, and bowed, "Greetings, Fairies."

The seven or eight women of Wanhua Sword Sect had varying expressions; some were curious, some nodded in return, and some feigned arrogance.

One slightly older woman stood up and said, "Song Zhizhi of Wanhua Sword Sect, greetings, Young Master."

Xu Sanyan found an empty seat and sat down by himself.

If he didn't speak, none of the women paid him any attention, whispering amongst themselves in twos and threes, occasionally discussing some gossip.

This seating area was not far from the main hall, and Xu Sanyan could clearly see the old man sitting at the head of the hall.

This person should be the head of the Yue Family, the only Soul Refinement Realm Cultivator.

Laughter occasionally erupted from the hall, and the atmosphere was excellent.

The topic was somehow led to the recent major events in the cultivation world.

Someone said, "Do you all know that the disaster in Luan Yun Mountain has spread across several states, and it has also caused a surge in the Mist Sea.

If it's not stopped, I fear we will also be implicated."

"Indeed, if a Saint doesn't make a move, Gan Country alone will find it difficult to contain.

I heard that several He Dao Realm mighty figures from Gan Country have died, yet there's still no effect."

Yue Family Old Ancestor shook his head and said, "This matter is not something we can interfere with.

Let's just observe the changes."

Someone else said, "Another major event has happened recently.

Have you all heard of it?"

"Is Brother Ma referring to the matter of that Demonic Path fiend, Xu Sanyan?"

"Precisely.

Five cities in Gan Country, millions of people, turned into withered bones overnight.

That Demonic Path scoundrel's methods are ruthless.

He forged his He Dao Realm using the blood of countless people.

He will surely suffer a backlash sooner or later!"

Xu Sanyan chuckled and shook his head upon hearing this, a look of disdain in his expression.

Backlash?

Let whatever backlash come, he wondered if he would fear it!

Xu Sanyan's demeanor fell into the eyes of the women of Wanhua Sword Sect, but it carried another meaning, as if he greatly approved of the Demonic Path scoundrel's methods.

One woman, unable to tolerate his expression, couldn't help but speak indignantly, "How innocent were those millions of people, countless children among them, and good people too, yet they were harmed by that fiend, dying tragically.

I heard that the heavens wept blood that day.

I only regret that a bolt of lightning didn't strike him dead!"

A woman beside her nodded in agreement, "It's the great tribulation of the Central Plains, and the disaster of Luan Yun Mountain hasn't subsided yet, but that fiend seized the opportunity to cause trouble.

Truly hateful!"

The woman's voice was a bit loud, causing those around her to frequently agree, "What the Fairy said is reasonable.

We of the Righteous Path are filled with the heart to save the world, but that fiend only thinks of satisfying his selfish desires.

I heard this person is a Demonic Path Saint.

Indeed, no one from the Demonic Sect is any good!"

"That's right."

"Exactly…"

Seeing that her words had gained everyone's approval, the woman glanced at Xu Sanyan with a hint of smugness and challenged him, "What do you think, Young Master?"

What did he think?

Xu Sanyan raised his eyelids, "What the Fairy said is correct.

That Demonic Path fiend is truly abominable.

If I were to encounter him, I would surely break his bones, grind his soul, and extract his spirit, to console the souls of the five cities' people in heaven."

Perhaps his words greatly pleased the woman; she raised her head proudly and smiled, "It's good that Young Master has this heart.

If you really encounter that person, it's better to run away first.

Although that Demonic Path fiend's methods are ruthless and he is utterly evil, he is an undeniable He Dao Realm grand Cultivator.

I heard that Jiang Family Old Ancestor of South Heaven Valley and Governor Sun, two veteran He Dao Realm powerhouses, were no match for him."

"It's better for us to retreat three paces if we encounter him, to preserve our useful bodies for future endeavors, lest we needlessly sacrifice our lives, which would be truly worthless."

"Haha, what the Fairy said is reasonable."

Xu Sanyan nodded in agreement.

As expected of the Righteous Path, even "cowardice" could be expressed so fresh and refined.

"May I ask Young Master's esteemed name and where you cultivate?"

Xu Sanyan forced a smile, "I…"

Before he finished speaking, a loud shout came from outside the gate, "Elder Lu has arrived!"

"Brother Lu is here, quickly, follow me to greet him."

Yue Family Old Ancestor quickly stood up and led people to greet him.

There were not many people he would personally go out to greet, which showed the visitor's high status.

"Brother Yue actually has connections with Elder Lu.

You've kept it very well hidden."

"Indeed, Elder Lu is not someone just anyone can invite."

Everyone in the main hall came out to greet them, and everyone in the courtyard also stood up to watch, showing respect.

Three people were seen walking in from outside the gate.

The one in the lead was an old man in a gray robe, with a flowing white beard and neatly groomed hair, making him look very distinguished at first glance.

Beside him followed a pair of young man and woman.

The man had a tall and straight posture, standing like a spear.

The woman had delicate features and was lively and charming; they were precisely the siblings Lu Wang and Princess Lu WanZhe.

"Hahahaha, Brother Lu, you've come from afar.

Forgive me for not coming out to meet you sooner, forgive me."

Yue Family Old Ancestor's laughter was loud, showing how extremely happy he was.

"Haha, Nephew's Dao path has greatly advanced, even if it's far, this old man must come."

Elder Lu said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Lu Wang secretly rolled his eyes.

Earlier, he didn't know who said they didn't want to come, only coming out of obligation.

At this moment, Elder Lu and the others were exchanging pleasantries at the entrance, and everyone in the courtyard stood waiting, except for one person who was pouring and drinking by himself, as if no one else was around.