Chapter 1034: Here Comes Someone (Please Subscribe)_1

Duanmu Lian sighed upon hearing these decisive words, "Qingruo, the Family Head actually had wanted to go to the Blood Lotus Sect a long time ago, to have you return to the Duanmu Clan."

After a pause, she continued, "He even went so far as to dismiss the elder's position held by the previous few generations against all objections, but in the end, he was afraid that you harbored resentment towards him, so he didn't seek you out all these years!"

Xu Sheng glanced at the two of them and did not interrupt, just quietly listened...

Having finished speaking, Duanmu Lian's beautiful eyes intently watched Zhou Qingruo's icy cheeks, hoping to see some sign of change...

However, she was disappointed, after hearing these words, Zhou Qingruo's expression remained as cold and emotionless as ever...

Her tone indifferent, "Is that all? Did he send you specifically to tell me these things?"

Zhou Qingruo shook her head, denying, "No... not at all, these are things I've wanted to say for a long time, even though they won't affect your decision, I still think you have the right to know!"

If it weren't for that incident back then, perhaps Duanmu Qingruo would have already taken over as the head of the Duanmu Clan by now!

Although the Family Head had more than one child, it was only this one who possessed the most terrifying talent for cultivation!

Zhou Qingruo's amber eyes turned cold, "Is that so? But now that you've said it, and I've heard it, don't bring up returning to the Duanmu Clan in front of me again, or else..."

Her words were filled with finality...

Duanmu Lian bit her thin lips and then relaxed, "Alright, alright, I won't talk to you about this matter again."

After their conversation, Xu Sheng asked softly, "Qingruo, can you tell me what exactly happened?"

Zhou Qingruo opened her mouth but then shut it tightly, unusually refusing, "Sorry, Xu Sheng, I don't want to answer this question!"

In the middle of their conversation, a male disciple from the Duanmu Clan ran towards them...

His tone was incredibly anxious, "Elder Lian, and Elder Qingruo, Elder Xu, the Family Head summoning you to come quickly."

Duanmu Lian furrowed her brow and inquired, "What's happened? To be so agitated!"

Xu Sheng and Zhou Qingruo also looked at the disciple...

Hearing this, the disciple immediately calmed his mind, organized his thoughts, and explained seriously, "I'm not quite sure of the specifics, but it seems people from other clans have arrived, and they come with ill intentions! Quite a few Immortal Monarch-level experts have appeared!"

Duanmu Lian's lips curled slightly, thinking to herself, "They've come faster than expected; these clans really don't want to give us any chance to seek external support!"

But obviously, they are bound to return empty-handed!

Stretching lazily and standing up, Xu Sheng joked, "Then let's go, don't keep the Duanmu Patriarch waiting!"

Quite a few Immortal Monarchs have arrived, it's likely they've picked out the best elders from several major families!

...

Only to see Duanmu Shuo facing the dozens of Immortal Monarch-level experts before him, his face grim, yet forced to greet with a fake smile, "All the Family Heads have truly honored us with your presence, my apologies for not welcoming you from afar!"

Had these fellows brought out their clan's ultimate forces in their entirety?

Indeed, even more shameless than I had imagined!!

Upon hearing this, the Clan Leaders from the other families sneered, "We can skip the pleasantries, surely the Duanmu Patriarch knows what we're here for!"

"That's right, no need to delay, let's get the confrontation started, we don't have much time to waste here!"

"Oh! I almost forgot, it seems that only that Elder Duanmu Lian in the Duanmu Clan has reached the Immortal Monarch Realm, right? If you can't come up with three Immortal Monarch-level Elders, it's a direct forfeit!"

The meaning of this statement was simple: it was telling Duanmu Shuo one thing!

Without even three Immortal Monarch-level Elders, what can your Duanmu Clan use to contend with us?

Grinding his teeth, Duanmu Shuo said, "Please wait a moment, our Elders will arrive shortly!"

Hmph! Since you won't give me face, then don't cry out when the time comes.

Hearing these words, the other Clan Leaders and Elders all crossed their arms, smirking and staring at Duanmu Shuo…

Still trying to put on a brave face when death is at your door!

All the clans around had already been instructed in advance, so it was impossible for any Immortal Monarch-level experts to come to their aid!

A few minutes later, Xu Sheng and two others had already arrived at the entrance of the Duanmu Clan…

Duanmu Lian was the first to address the surroundings, calling out to Duanmu Shuo, "Family Head!"

Meanwhile, Xu Sheng symbolically said, "Family Head!"

Zhou Qingruo remained silent, her amber-hued Beautiful Eyes sizing up the Immortal Monarch-level experts before her…

The disciples who were spectating around them, upon seeing Duanmu Lian and the others arrive, began to exclaim,

"Phew! Elder Lian has finally arrived; now we're going to see a good show!"

"Hmph! Our Duanmu Clan is not one to be trifled with! Just wait until our Elders leave you with a bloody nose and a swollen face!"

"Exactly, to mock our Duanmu Clan for having only one Immortal Monarch-level expert in Elder Lian is truly to underestimate us!"

"Shush! Keep it down, don't let those people hear you, though I also think they've lost all shame in their desperation to gain entry to the Xuanming Domain."

Upon seeing the unfamiliar Xu Sheng and Zhou Qingruo, these Foreign Clan Leaders and Elders all emitted Spirit Force Fluctuations to gauge them…

When they discovered that these two were also at the Immortal Monarch Realm, their expressions instantly darkened considerably!

One of the Clan Leaders said with a smile, "Are these the other two Immortal Monarch-level Elders from the Duanmu Clan? Truly an impressive pair!"

While internally they cursed, "Damn it! Where did the Duanmu Family find these Immortal Monarch-level experts? This shouldn't be possible!"

Another Clan Leader, without changing expression, said, "The Duanmu Family truly has good tactics, who would have thought they still had two Immortal Monarch-level Elders hidden away."

"Yes, I thought the Duanmu Clan would have to forfeit because they couldn't find three Elders to participate in the duel! I didn't expect the Duanmu Patriarch still had this move up his sleeve!"

"However, the outcome of this duel can't be changed just by calling in a few people of Immortal Monarch-level!"

Although they did not say it outright, none of them believed that Xu Sheng and the other two could win against their "carefully selected" Elders!

Moreover, the current situation was three against one! If they could just eliminate the Elder that the Duanmu Clan had sent out, then victory was in their hands!

Duanmu Shuo revealed a slight smile, "You flatter me! May I know how you Clan Leaders intend to conduct the duel?"

You crafty old foxes, you will soon realize how big a mistake you've made!

Hearing Duanmu Shuo's words, one of the Clan Leaders's expressions turned cold, leisurely saying, "Since we're all here at the Duanmu Clan's residence, why not conduct an individual duel on the Martial Arts Stage?"

"What do you all think?"

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