Chapter 23

"Fourth Uncle, what do you mean by that?" Lu Tianyu was immediately shocked and asked upon hearing the words.

"Xiao Yu, do you know that not long ago, Grandfather told me a shocking secret. In fact, our Lu family has existed for over a hundred years..."

"Do you understand now why Fourth Uncle hit you? Fourth Uncle doesn't want you to die in vain. Now, the hope of reviving the Lu family rests entirely on you. If you rush out and die, wouldn't all of Grandfather's efforts be in vain?" Lu Xingkong simply relayed the old man's words to Lu Tianyu.

"Our Lu family was once one of the five great families on the continent?" After hearing the story, Lu Tianyu was also shocked, his mouth wide open, unable to close it for a long time. He never imagined that his family had such a glorious history in the past.

"That's right. Our Lu family was indeed one of the five great families, but we were eventually oppressed by the four major families, and our entire family was massacred. This blood feud must be avenged by you in the future. Moreover, the hope of reviving the Lu family also rests on you. If you die now, how can you face Grandfather? How can you face your deceased father? How can you face the ancestors of the Lu family who died a hundred years ago?" Lu Xingkong became more and more agitated as he spoke, his face trembling with emotion.

Fourth Uncle's words were like a heavy drumbeat, suddenly resonating in Lu Tianyu's heart.

Yes, although he is still weak now, no one can guarantee that he won't have a day when he can soar to the heavens. Moreover, by chance, he obtained the *Pangu Heavenly Book* and became its master, cultivating this supreme technique. Given time, he will definitely have a chance to rise.

Since Grandfather has poured all his heart and hope into him, if he were to rush out and die, wouldn't he be betraying Grandfather's efforts?

He cannot die, absolutely cannot die. For his mother, for Grandfather, and for the hope of reviving the Lu family in the future, he must live, and live well.

Lu Tianyu clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug into his palms, drawing blood, but he felt nothing. At this moment, his heart was filled with a strong sense of family honor.

No matter what, he is a member of the Lu family, and his blood is the blood of the Lu ancestors. Any Lu family member with a sense of honor would not remain indifferent after hearing Fourth Uncle's words.

Lu Tianyu now fully understood why Grandfather had taken such good care of him after discovering that he had the Five Elements Spirit Root. Because he is the hope of reviving the Lu family.

For this hope, Grandfather was willing to break ties with the powerful Wang family and risk his life to protect him. That's because Grandfather values the family honor so much that he is even willing to sacrifice his life.

So what about him? What he can do now is to take on this heavy responsibility, live well, and one day revive the Lu family.

"Fourth Uncle, you're right. I'll listen to you, but I hope I can see Grandfather one last time before I go. Is that okay?" Lu Tianyu's eyes gradually filled with tears as he spoke slowly.

Lu Xingkong thought for a moment and then nodded vigorously. "Alright, I also want to see Father one last time." He was already in tears.

"Let's go!" Lu Xingkong quickly turned around and led Lu Tianyu, rushing towards the battlefield in the front courtyard.

When they arrived, Lu Bingwei was already engaged in a fierce battle with two Wang family's elder retainers. The remaining retainer was standing guard beside Wang Cui'e, protecting her safety.

Both of the elder retainers had reached the War General realm, but the second middle-aged retainer was slightly weaker, only at the mid-War General stage, which was a significant gap compared to the late-War General elder.

Fighting against two enemies, Lu Bingwei was clearly struggling, but to create an opportunity for Lu Tianyu to escape, he stood firm and fought even more bravely.

On the side, dozens of Lu family guards stood trembling, unable to intervene in the battle between such powerful opponents.

"Father!" At this moment, Lu Yi hurriedly arrived with Lu Su.

In the face of a major crisis, Lu Xingkong was most concerned about his daughter's safety, so he had instructed Lu Su to stay close to her and protect her.

"Fourth Master, should I go and help?" Lu Su quickly scanned the battlefield and saw Lu Bingwei being attacked by two powerful retainers. The situation was extremely dangerous, so he immediately looked at Lu Xingkong.

"Brother Lu, thank you. Please protect my father's safety, I beg of you!" Lu Xingkong immediately bowed deeply to Lu Su, performing the highest form of respect on the Divine Wasteland Continent.

"Fourth Master, don't do this. If it weren't for your help in the past, I, Lu Su, would have been buried in the wilderness long ago. Now, even if you ask me to give my life, I will not hesitate. Rest assured, they will have to step over my body to kill the old master." As he spoke, Lu Su immediately released a fierce blue battle aura and joined the battle like a gust of wind.

In the past, Lu Su was being pursued by his enemies and was on the brink of death. Fortunately, he met Lu Xingkong, who was traveling on business, and was treated by famous doctors at great expense, saving his life. After avenging his enemies, Lu Su came to the Lu family to repay the favor, dedicating himself to Lu Xingkong.

Otherwise, with Lu Su's current War General realm strength, would he be content to stay in a small family like the Lu family and serve them?

With Lu Su's help, the pressure on the old master was greatly reduced, and the situation began to turn in their favor, with both sides now evenly matched.

Lu Bingwei, sensing the presence of Lu Tianyu and Lu Xingkong through his divine sense, was greatly surprised and quickly turned to look.

"Kong'er, why haven't you taken Yu'er away yet?" Lu Bingwei struck the elder retainer back with a palm and immediately shouted angrily at Lu Xingkong.

"Father, Yu'er wants to see you one last time..." Lu Xingkong was already in tears, unable to continue.

"Grandfather, Yu'er is bowing to you." At this moment, Lu Tianyu suddenly knelt heavily on the ground and bowed three times to Lu Bingwei, not even noticing the blood streaming from his forehead where the skin had been torn.

"Yu'er, has your Fourth Uncle told you everything?" Lu Bingwei shouted while fighting the elder retainer.

"Yes, Grandfather, I know everything." Lu Tianyu nodded vigorously.

"Are you willing to help Grandfather fulfill his last wish?" Lu Bingwei shouted again.

Upon hearing this, Lu Tianyu immediately nodded with tears streaming down his face, raised his right hand, looked up at the sky, and shouted, "I swear to the heavens that I will not betray Grandfather's trust. I will revive the Lu family and restore its former glory. If I break this vow, may I be struck down by heaven and earth and die a miserable death."

"Ha ha, good, good, that's my good grandson. Yu'er, I haven't misjudged you. Even if I die here, I can die in peace. Go with your Fourth Uncle quickly." Lu Bingwei laughed heartily, his voice filled with satisfaction. With a wave of his hand, he performed an extraordinary feat, punching the elder retainer away.

"Father, take care." Lu Xingkong, with tears in his eyes, bowed to his father from a distance and immediately shouted to Lu Tianyu and Lu Yi, "Xiao Yu, Xiao Yi, let's go quickly."

"Go? No one in the Lu family will leave today. Senior Wang Qi, please help me kill them." Wang Cui'e immediately screamed at the retainer protecting her.

"Miss..." Wang Qi, upon hearing this, glanced at the numerous Lu family guards and hesitated.

"Don't worry about me. As long as that little brat is killed, I will die content." Wang Cui'e immediately pointed at Lu Tianyu, her teeth gritted in hatred.

"Alright." Wang Qi, without further ado, moved swiftly, turning into a blue blur and charging towards Lu Tianyu.

He was also a War General initial stage powerhouse.

"Stay here." Lu Bingwei laughed and moved swiftly, like a meteor chasing the moon, catching up to Wang Qi and raising his right fist to strike at the back of his head without hesitation.

Sensing the fierce punch from behind, Wang Qi's face changed dramatically and he had to stop pursuing Lu Tianyu, dashing to the right to narrowly avoid Lu Bingwei's powerful punch.

But the residual force of the punch still knocked off Wang Qi's topknot, causing his long hair to fall down.

"Lu Bingwei, your opponent is me!" The elder retainer, seeing this, was furious, his face turning green, and he rushed over to re-engage Lu Bingwei.

"What are you all standing there for? Quickly capture that evil woman." Lu Xingkong shouted at the dozens of guards who were still in shock.

"Yes, Fourth Master!" The guards, though still trembling with fear, had been paid by the Lu family for years and could not just take the money without doing their job. They all shouted in unison and rushed towards Wang Cui'e.

Taking advantage of this moment, Lu Xingkong immediately pulled Lu Tianyu and Lu Yi, slipping through the crowd like fish and leaving the battlefield.

Wang Qi, who was about to continue pursuing Lu Tianyu, saw that Wang Cui'e was in danger, surrounded by dozens of guards, and had to change direction, quickly turning to rescue her.

"Boom!" When Lu Tianyu reached the courtyard where he lived, he could still hear the thunderous sounds of the battle in the front courtyard.

"Yu'er, what happened?" Li Xianghui, seeing her son return, immediately pulled him anxiously and asked.

"Mother, don't ask too many questions. I'll explain later. We must leave as soon as possible." Lu Tianyu said urgently.

"Let me pack a few things first..." Li Xianghui immediately said.

"There's no time for that. Second Mother, the situation is extremely dangerous. We can't take anything. We must leave immediately." Lu Xingkong immediately shouted, leading the way, and took Lu Tianyu and his mother, as well as his daughter Lu Yi, and rushed out of the courtyard.

As they left, Wang Qi, who was about to continue pursuing Lu Tianyu, saw that Wang Cui'e was in danger and had to change direction to rescue her.

"Boom!" When Lu Tianyu reached the courtyard where he lived, he could still hear the thunderous sounds of the battle in the front courtyard.

"Yu'er, what happened?" Li Xianghui, seeing her son return, immediately pulled him anxiously and asked.

"Mother, don't ask too many questions. I'll explain later. We must leave as soon as possible." Lu Tianyu said urgently.

"Let me pack a few things first..." Li Xianghui immediately said.

"There's no time for that. Second Mother, the situation is extremely dangerous. We can't take anything. We must leave immediately." Lu Xingkong immediately shouted, leading the way, and took Lu Tianyu and his mother, as well as his daughter Lu Yi, and rushed out of the courtyard.