Peerless Taoist

The young girl shook her head, and a resolute look flashed across her eyes. She did not retreat, but instead pulled out the long sword from her back and wanted to fight to the death with the enemy.    

At this moment, a ridiculing sneer came from the distant forest.    

"Zhong Mengdie, He Weng, and you bunch of Zhong Family survivors, do you think that the Lu Family won't be able to find you just because you hid?"    

"Sneakily, get out!"    

The middle-aged knight who was called "Uncle Weng" by the young girl scolded in a stern voice and quickly stepped forward to block in front of the young girl.    

His cultivation level was profound, and the armor on his body was even more shiny. The violent Qi and blood condensed out, like a ready bow and arrow, aimed at the depths of the darkness.    

"Hehehe, He Weng, the Zhong Family has already been destroyed, but you old dog are still so loyal."    

A young man dressed in brocade clothes walked out from the darkness. He wore a golden crown and held a folding fan in his hand. He looked indescribably chic.    

"Lu Gaoming, the Zhong Family is also one of the Kunlun Clans. Back then, we had fought side by side with the Lu Family. Are you really going to kill us all?" He Weng roared angrily.    

"What a joke. Your Zhong Family is courting death. You actually joined the fake emperor and elected a little brat to be the Dragon City King. You must be tired of living."    

Lu Gaoming shifted his gaze away from He Weng and landed on Zhong Mengdie.    

“I’ve long heard that Zhong Mengdie is a peerless beauty. She’s so beautiful that her reputation is well-deserved.”    

“Lu Gaoming, what do you mean?” He Weng stepped forward and shielded Zhong Mengdie behind him.    

“Actually, the king intends to show his benevolence. He specially prepared to release a batch of Zhong Family members to serve the various families of meritorious service.” Lu Gaoming licked his lips, his eyes filled with greed.    

“What did you say?” Zhong Mengdie’s body trembled slightly.    

The Zhong Family had been destroyed, and many of their clansmen had been captured. Zhong Mengdie had been worried about her family’s safety at all times. When she heard Lu Gaoming say this, she could already imagine what kind of torture her clansmen would suffer.    

“I’ll tell you clearly. If you still want to live, then be my slave obediently and serve me.”    

“My father is in charge of the Zhong Family’s list of people to be dealt with. He offered the king the white tiger auspicious beast and received a reward. Now, he’s a close subordinate of the king, and he has the power to decide your lives.”    

Lu Gaoming said leisurely, “If you want to live, then try to please me. Maybe I’ll let your father die a quicker death, hahahaha.”    

“What did you do to my father?” Zhong Mengdie said sternly.    

Lu Gaoming smiled and said, “Your father now has quite a high status. In order to prevent him from committing suicide, there’s a dedicated bodyguard and alchemist watching him every day. He’s much better off than the other clansmen of the Zhong Family.”    

“However, this is also his last enjoyment. Tomorrow, your father will be executed as a traitor at the inauguration ceremony.”    

“Now, we can’t torture him. Otherwise, your father won’t be able to survive the execution.”    

Lu Gaoming laughed loudly. “It’s all his fault for following the wrong person. He actually dared to follow the fake emperor and wants to oppose the Lu family. He’s simply too tired of living.”    

“Bastard! I’ll fight you to the death!” Zhong Mengdie’s eyes instantly turned red. She drew her sword and was about to fight Lu Gaoming to the death.    

He Weng immediately stepped forward and stopped Zhong Mengdie. He turned to look at Lu Gaoming.    

“When I killed the enemies on the battlefield, you were still a baby. Do you think you can stop us with just you alone?”    

At the same time, a sharp blood energy exploded from He Weng’s body. He was also a powerful expert.    

“He Weng, you can be considered an expert in the army. You’ve long entered the ranks of Martial Saints. However, do you think you can escape with just you alone?” Lu Gaoming sneered and clapped his hands.    

Immediately, a few people walked out from the surrounding valleys.    

These people seemed to know that Zhong Mengdie and the others had been lying in ambush here since a long time ago. They hadn’t revealed their auras. Now that they suddenly appeared, Zhong Mengdie and the others were shocked.    

“They’re all Martial Saints!”    

A hint of despair flashed across He Weng’s face.    

There was a wolf in front and a tiger behind him. This time, he was truly doomed.    

Lu Gaoming smiled and said, “Zhong Mengdie, since you are pretty, I’ll give you a way out. If you submit to me, I’ll give you a way out. What do you think?”    

“Bullshit!”    

He Weng roared angrily, “I’ve followed the general my whole life and vowed to be loyal to him. You want us to be his slaves? Dream on!”    

The smile on Lu Gaoming’s face gradually disappeared, and it was replaced by a cold expression.    

“You’re giving me face, aren’t you?” Lu Gaoming waved his hand.    

Instantly, the forest shook. The sound of heavy horse hooves suddenly rang out. A group of cavalrymen holding sharp halberds and wearing heavy armor rushed out from the dense forest. Their momentum was huge and earth-shattering.    

“The Royal Army! This is the direct subordinate army of the Dragon City King!” He Weng’s expression instantly changed.    

He was a general before, so he naturally knew the origins of these cavalrymen. They were the most elite soldiers of the Dragon City King and would not be dispatched easily. He did not expect that they would appear this time to come for them.    

Lu Gaoming smiled. He was very satisfied with He Weng’s reaction.    

“I forgot to tell you that I’m the commander of the Royal Army now.”    

“With my current status, it wouldn’t be a loss to be your master. Don’t force me to be cruel. Hurry up and bow your head before I give the order.”    

Lu Gaoming’s words were quite domineering and did not allow outsiders to doubt him.    

"Damn it!" He Weng slammed his long blade heavily onto the ground, his eyes bloodshot as he cursed.    

This was a situation where they were doomed to die. If they were to fight, it was very likely that their entire army would be annihilated.    

In a short period of time, countless thoughts flashed through He Weng's mind. He sent a voice transmission to Zhong Mengdie.    

"Miss, I'll lure the others away later. You take the opportunity to escape."    

"Uncle Weng!" Zhong Mengdie was immediately anxious. Uncle Weng was the only person she could rely on.    

"We have to make a choice. Otherwise, we will all die here. You are the only daughter of the Great General, the continuation of the Zhong Family bloodline. If you die here, the Zhong Family will really be destroyed." He Weng said in a deep voice.    

Zhong Mengdie was at a loss for what to do.    

She was very clear that she had to make a decision now.    

If she continued to stay here, it was likely that she would meet with misfortune. However, abandoning the people around her and running away alone, Zhong Mengdie was certain that she could not do it.    

At this critical moment, a clear sound of footsteps suddenly broke the heavy atmosphere.    

Lu Yu was dressed in ordinary white clothes as he slowly walked over. His expression did not change as he ignored the murderous atmosphere around him.    

"Who is this?"    

Both sides were stunned.    

Couldn't this person see the situation clearly? Why did he dare to walk over?