181: Stormy weather

Since the God Emperor Palace was destroyed, the Western Region has fallen into chaos.

There were constant frictions between the various forces.

Initially, these were all small-scale conflicts.

Everyone was wary of Lin Mu, so they still showed some restraint.

But after a few days, everyone realized that Lin Mu had no intention of intervening.

So, all parties no longer held back.

Small families and forces were either annihilated or subjugated, seeking refuge with powerful families.

In just a few days, several super forces formed in the Western Region.

Besides the Zhang Family, where Lin Mu was stationed, and the super Family, the Jun Family, three other forces also rose rapidly.

These were the Hao Family of Qian Prefecture, the Nine-Square Temple of Yanzhou, and the remnants of the God Emperor Palace.

The Hao Family of Qian Prefecture and the Nine-Square Temple of Yanzhou were already forces in the Western Region no weaker than the Jun Family.

This time, they absorbed various large and small forces nearby, and their power is now even greater than before.

The leader of the remnant forces of the God Emperor Palace was actually Jia Lan's youngest son, Xie Yang (Setting Sun) Divine Lord.

On that day when the God Emperor Palace was destroyed, Jia Lan's confidantes were almost all massacred.

Jia Lan's several children were also all killed.

Unexpectedly, this newly promoted Divine Lord actually escaped.

He even gathered a considerable force in Lanzhou.

After these several forces swallowed all the smaller forces, they did not continue to clash with each other.

Instead, they briefly entered a period of peace.

Because a shocking piece of news spread throughout the Western Region.

While the Western Region was in chaotic slaughter, the forces of the other three regions, led by three God Emperors, had unknowingly arrived at the Western Region's border.

The three regions formed the Divine Edict Alliance, ostensibly to quell the chaos in the Western Region and stabilize the order of the Divine Realm.

In reality, everyone understood that this was aimed at Lin Mu.

The three forces in the Western Region all harbored their own ulterior motives.

But they all surprisingly chose to sit back and watch the tigers fight.

At this moment, two different opinions emerged within the Jun Family.

Most of the Old Ancestors and older Clan members chose for the Jun Family to act wisely and protect themselves.

However, a small number of Old Ancestors and younger Clan members chose to stand with Lin Mu.

Because they firmly believed that Lin Mu's strength was enough to lead the Jun Family to the top of all regions in the Divine Realm.

Consequently, both sides engaged in a fierce debate.

"The Jun Family has a Legacy of millions of years; how can it be willing to be someone else's lackey?"

"You juniors, lacking ambition, placing the Jun Family's future on an outsider, are simply unworthy of the glory of the Jun Family's sustenance."

An Old Ancestor of the Jun Family with white hair and beard was pointing at a group of Jun Family descendants, reprimanding them with deep anguish.

The young Jun Family descendants were not to be outdone.

A young man, who was the leader, bowed to the Old Ancestor and said, "Third Uncle-Grandfather, your words are mistaken!"

"The reason our Jun Family has been able to stand firm for millions of years is because our Jun Family has always understood how to assess the situation."

"No Family can produce capable people in every generation. When the Family's strength is low, it's appropriate to humble oneself, only for a better rise in the future."

"And right now, Young Master Lin is the hope for our Jun Family's rise."

The speaker was dressed in white, with clear features, and his attitude was neither humble nor arrogant.

This person was precisely the eldest son of the current Clan Chief, the leader of the younger generation, Jun Wuya.

Third Uncle-Grandfather scoffed at Jun Wuya's words and immediately counterattacked.

The originally spacious deliberation hall now seemed a bit crowded.

The two sides went back and forth, neither able to convince the other, and the situation became deadlocked.

However, the Jun Family Ancestor, seated in the main position, watched the bickering Clan members with a calm expression.

He sometimes frowned and shook his head, and sometimes smiled and nodded.

The middle-aged man in gray standing beside him, however, had a face full of worry and said, "Today's young people are too ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth. If this continues, our Jun Family will be in danger."

The Jun Family Ancestor heard this and asked, "Oh? From where does this danger come?"

"Old Ancestor, isn't it obvious?"

"Now the other three regions are coming with great momentum; not only are there experts like clouds, but there are also three God Emperors in charge."

"How can that small Zhang Family possibly resist them?"

"If at this time our Jun Family doesn't quickly distance itself from the Zhang Family, I'm afraid we will also face the wrath of the three God Emperors."

The Jun Family Ancestor stroked his beard, chuckled, and asked again, "As a Clan Chief, what do you believe is the foundation of a Family?"

The man in gray was the current Clan Chief of the Jun Family, and his strength was that of a terrifying Quasi-Emperor Expert.

However, even so, facing the Jun Family Ancestor's question, he thought carefully for a moment before answering.

"I believe that the foundation of a Family, in addition to powerful strength, must also have profound Legacy."

"Legacy? What is Legacy?" The Jun Family Ancestor asked again.

"The experts cultivated by the Family, Cultivation Techniques, Divine Weapons, Sharp Weapons, Spirit Pills, Medicinal Pills—these are all Legacy," the Jun Family Clan Chief replied decisively.

The Jun Family Ancestor did not continue to ask this time.

He looked meaningfully at the Clan Chief, shook his head, and said, "Remember, the Legacy of a Family is people."

"A continuous lineage of Legacy, constantly emerging Genius descendants."

"This is the true foundation of a Family."

"Now look at them."

The Jun Family Ancestor pointed at the young descendants.

"As long as they grow up and carry the great banner of the Jun Family, the Jun Family will not perish."

"But…" The Jun Family Clan Chief still wanted to argue.

The Jun Family Ancestor waved his hand to interrupt him, saying, "I know your concerns, but your concerns are all superfluous."

The Jun Family Clan Chief still spoke the words, "But we are facing three God Emperors."

The Jun Family Ancestor heard this and burst out laughing, "Who said we have to face three God Emperors?"

"With that killing god there, will it be our turn to act?"

"An existence that can casually destroy our Jun Family's God-Sealing Array is not that easy to deal with."

"I hereby declare that the three regions will surely return defeated this time."

"The heavens of the Divine Realm are truly about to change."

The Jun Family Ancestor looked sharply in the direction of the Zhang Family.

At this time, within the Zhang Family, people were also panicking.

Although they knew Lin Mu was very powerful, their fear of the God Emperor was deeply ingrained.

Moreover, this time they were facing three God Emperors.

Ning Changfeng, who was a guest in the Zhang Family, also faced a difficult choice.

He had originally wanted to board Lin Mu's large ship and enjoy smooth sailing from then on.

He never expected such a thing to happen.

Since he came to the Zhang Family, he had a more intuitive understanding of Lin Mu's power.

But now he also couldn't believe that Lin Mu could single-handedly contend against all the experts of the three regions.

So, at the first Learn time he received the news, he found Zhang Daoling, hoping to discern some truth from him.

But when he arrived at Zhang Daoling's residence, he was told that Zhang Daoling had been called away by Lin Mu.

Lin Mu's courtyard was considered a Forbidden Ground within the Zhang Family.

Unless Lin Mu personally summoned them, anyone who trespassed would be mercilessly killed.

Ning Changfeng was at a loss for a while and could only pace anxiously outside Lin Mu's courtyard, waiting.