Situ Yunyang and the daughter of the City Lord were immediately furious upon hearing these words, even forgetting that the person speaking was a Void Refinement Realm powerhouse for a second as they looked up, searching for the source of the voice.

The surrounding attendants were also dumbfounded, wondering who this young prodigy had offended.

However, Lu Sheng's blood ran cold as he recognized the voice, looking up with a stiff expression on his face.

He had been in seclusion for quite some time to break through to the Golden Core Realm and was not aware of Tian Yongheng slaying the Demon God as these matters weren't something that could be discussed by low level cultivators openly.

However, he did know who this voice belonged to.

Hundreds of years ago, he had joined a small sect after just coming into contact with the world of Immortal Cultivation, and had ventured into a secret realm with his fellow disciples.

There, he met that person. A lowly servant from the secular world who had been banished by his Lu Martial Family, alive, and had even become a powerful cultivator.

Wielding the terrifying Dharma Artifact bow, he looked like the Divine Archer who shot down the nine suns, even killing his senior brother from back then.

At that time, Lu Sheng had nearly lost his life in that person's hands.

"Lu Qingfeng!"

Lu Sheng bellowed out, his eyes ablaze with fury to hide the fear creeping inside of his heart.

If Lu Qingfeng was already superior to him back then, just how powerful would he be now?

He couldn't have already surpassed him, right?

Only Lu Sheng himself knew just how many opportunities he had encountered in the past few hundred years since their last encounter at the secret realm.

If Lu Qingfeng could still surpass him despite that, it would be better for him to just give up.

Just then, Lu Feng, Lu Sheng's ancestor from the Hidden Lu Immortal Family and a Half Immortal, spoke in an astonished voice, "This presence... Kid, that brat from back then is already at the Void Refinement Realm! And he didn't just enter the Void Refinement Realm, he's possibly already in its mid to later stages!"

However, at the same time, his tone also carried a hint of displeasure.

Someone of his direct lineage who had activated his bloodline and who he directly taught was actually so far behind a mere servant?

Just what kind of talent or opportunity did the other person obtain to be able to do that?

Hearing Lu Feng's words, Lu Sheng's brain felt like it had been short-circuit even though it was basically impossible at his realm.

He's... already at the Void Refinement Realm? Even in the mid to later stages?

How could that be! Impossible!

He took a deep breath, trying to calm down as he assessed the situation.

Yes, even if he was a Void Refinement cultivator, this was the Blue Cloud City, backed by Starfall Pavillion, another Void Refinement great power!

Even the young lady of the Starfall Pavillion was in the city, how dare Lu Qingfeng act so presumptuously?

Not to mention, she was fond of him, Lu Sheng, and would definitely not allow anyone to harm him!

In the end, everything depends on a person's background!

Would Lu Qingfeng really dare to go against a Void Refinement faction with several Void Refinement Realm powerhouses just because of him?

He didn't know what kind of opportunity Lu Qingfeng had gotten, but that didn't mean he would always be suppressed by Lu Qingfeng!

This world was vast, and after escaping from here, he would definitely go beyond the Eastern Continent to the revered Central Continent, where most of the righteous path's power was concentrated and high level cultivators were as common as grass!

He didn't believe Lu Qingfeng could still find him!

After sorting out his thoughts, Lu Sheng looked up at the horizon to see a figure slowly descending down from the sky, a boundlessly vast aura emanating from him that instantly caused all cultivators below the Innate Realm to kneel instinctively, while even Innate Realm cultivators felt their knees tremble before plopping to the ground.

Only the few Golden Core cultivators in the entire city were barely able to stand, and even then, they felt as if their spines were about to break from the pressure as heavy as a mountain pressing on their backs.

The City Lord and other Golden Core elders had already arrived by Lu Sheng's side after hearing Lu Qingfeng's previous loud proclamation.

They all cast suspicious and wary glances at Lu Sheng, cursing him in their mind. Even the City Lord was no exception.

Damn it, so this omen of misfortune brought that Void Refinement senior to our city gates after offending him!

They all thought simultaneously.

No matter how talented Lu Sheng was, it couldn't be excused that he was indeed the reason a Void Refinement cultivator appeared above the Blue Cloud City. If this matter was not resolved nicely, then the entire city and its population of millions of cultivators and mortals might perish today.

The ratio of cultivators and mortals was 1:10 in the Blue Cloud City, after all, not all offsprings of cultivators could have Spiritual Roots. Many were destined to live ordinary mortal lives.

And it was precisely because of this that there was no hope for resistance for them because even if they combined all the forces of the Blue Cloud City, they wouldn't be able to take down such a powerful Void Refinement Realm cultivator.

Even a First Stage Void Refinement cultivator could easily overpower hundreds of Golden Core cultivators and tens of thousands of Innate Realm cultivators easily, not to mention there were less than a thousand Innate Realm cultivators and only 6 or 7 Golden Core cultivators on their side, while the other party was very likely a Void Refinement Realm Fourth Stage or higher cultivator.

Knowing this, the City Lord immediately put on a sycophantic smile and cupped his fists, bowing deeply as he spoke up, "Senior, has my Blue Cloud City displeased you in any way that warranted you to personally make a trip here? Please do not be offended about my ancestor not being able to welcome you in person, he's currently in a death seclusion and has no means to understand the situation of the outside world."

Hearing his words, Lu Qingfeng lessened his pressure considerably. He was only here for Lu Sheng and wasn't going to harm innocent people.

As he slowly landed on the ground, countless eyes fixated on him, all filled with a sense of reverence and terror, knowing that this seemingly simple youth before them possessed the power to decide their life and death with a thought while he was also at a realm that most of them will never be able to touch in their lifetime.

And then, as soon as his eyes caught the sneaky figure of Lu Sheng, Lu Qingfeng's expression turned even more frosty, causing a chill to run down the spine of all those present.

"Lu Sheng, it's been a while. You seem to be living quite a good life."

His voice carried undisguised mockery, killing intent filling the air.

Hearing his words, Lu Sheng's heart pounded frantically in extreme fear for the first time in centuries. He knew that he might really die this time if he couldn't think of something.

At that moment, Situ Yunyang, suppressing her fear, immediately stepped out, putting on a brave front as she spoke, "Senior, what do you mean by this? Just because you're higher in cultivation, how can you bully a young prodigy like Lu Sheng here? I'm telling you, I'm the young lady of the Starfall Pavillion! If you want to do anything to take action against Lu Sheng, then be prepared to face the wrath of my Starfall Pavillion!"

Her tone of voice became more forceful the more she spoke, a hint of pride appearing on her face. Starfall Pavillion was a powerful Void Refinement force, after all, with several Void Refinement cultivators, ranking among the top 30 of Qingyun Region's 82 Void Refinement factions.

However, all those around her had gloomy expressions.

Is this woman stupid?

What will the reputation of a mere Starfall Pavillion do to a real Void Refinement cultivator in the mid stages or even above?

How did she have such guts?

However, the next second, Lu Qingfeng burst into laughter, but there was no hint of humor in his eyes.

"Ah...hah...hahahaha... Young lady of the Starfall Pavillion, huh? For your information, I'm of the same age as that so-called prodigy of yours. Can I bully him now?"

Lu Qingfeng's words were casual, but they sounded like thunderclap in the ears of everyone.

Lu Sheng's face turned red, yet he didn't know how to retort.

Situ Yunyang's eyes widened in shock as she stammered back a few steps, pointing an accusatory finger at Lu Qingfeng, "Imp... Impossible! Not even those supreme geniuses of the major factions are this outrageous! You must be lying!"

Her worldview felt like it had shattered, completely losing the composure someone of her stature should have and forgetting that she was pointing a finger at a legit Void Refinement Realm cultivator.

Lu Qingfeng's eyes turned cold, and the next second, Situ Yunyang was directly pressed to the ground with his sheer presence.

"And what of Starfall Pavillion? Even if a Nascent Soul cultivator came today, they won't be able to save Lu Sheng!"

His aura surged like a tidal wave, sweeping across the entire city as it firmly locked onto Lu Sheng!