At this moment, a middle-aged man in his forties walked up to the platform in the middle of the arena.
He was the head of the second branch of the Lu Clan, and also the second elder of the Lu Clan, Lu Yunfeng.
"It's our great honor to have the Mystic Essence Sword Sect's emissaries here for today's clan meeting."
Lu Yunfeng started off with a series of pleasantries. Then, he changed the topic and said, "Therefore, the young disciples of the Lu Clan must perform well today. Show me what you've got. Who knows? Maybe you'll be recommended into the Mystic Essence Sword Sect."
As soon as Lu Yunfeng finished speaking, the young disciples of the Lu Clan started to breathe heavily. They rubbed their palms together and were ready to fight.
Normally, the Mystic Essence Sword Sect would only start recruiting disciples two months later. However, at that time, the geniuses from almost two thousand cities in the east of the Sun Empire would compete together. The chances of success were too low.
However, if they were chosen by the emissaries and were recommended to join the Mystic Essence Sword Sect, they would definitely soar.
On the main seat, the emissaries smiled and did not refute. This made the eyes of the young disciples of the Lu Clan even brighter.
Seeing that he had achieved his goal, Lu Yunfeng's face lit up. He started to announce, "Alright, the clan meeting will now officially begin. This time, the clan meeting will be divided into three steps. The first step is to test your perseverance, the second step is to check your pulse, and the third step is to compete."
"As everyone knows, the path of martial arts is filled with hardships and tribulations. So without a strong willpower, it's impossible to walk far. Now, all of you who want to participate in the clan meeting, come up and take the first step, climb the 'Stairway of Flames'."
As soon as he finished speaking, the young disciples of the Lu Clan all walked up to the platform.
These were the young disciples of the Lu Clan. There were both males and females, but none of them were over eighteen years old.
At this moment, Lu Yao stood up on the main platform. Instantly, everyone's eyes were on her.
Lu Yao was wearing a long white dress. Her body was slim and her skin was as white as jade. Coupled with her beautiful face, she was like a fairy that had walked out of a painting.
Some busybodies once called Lu Yao the number one beauty of Firestorm City. It was not an exaggeration.
She walked gracefully towards the main stage, towards the middle of the Martial Arts Practice Field.
"Peerless beauty!"
Many people exclaimed.
Not only was Lu Yao's beauty outstanding, her talent was also unparalleled.
"I heard that before Lu Yao awakened her bloodline, she had already opened nine meridians. After awakening her fifth rank bloodline, she immediately opened a divine meridian. Now she's even more unfathomable. If I could marry such a heavenly genius, I would have no regrets in my life."
"I heard that Lu Yao has already married the peerless genius of the White Tiger Hall's Duanmu Clan, Duanmu Lin. Perhaps only a genius like Duanmu Lin is worthy of Lu Yao?"
"I heard that Lu Ming and Lu Yao from the main bloodline of the Lu Family were very close. I thought they were a couple."
"How can that trash be worthy of Miss Lu Yao? That's like a fresh flower stuck in a pile of cow dung. Fortunately, they didn't end up together. Otherwise, the heavens would be too unfair. "
Many people were discussing.
In the crowd, Lu Ming heard this and smiled faintly.
He would shut these people up soon.
After a while, Lu Yao stepped onto the battle stage. Just by standing there casually, the other disciples of the Lu Clan beside her paled in comparison.
On the main stage, the envoys of the four great academies all looked at Lu Yao. After all, they were all here for Lu Yao.
At this moment, more than 30 young men and women from the seven bloodlines of the Lu Clan had already stepped onto the battle stage.
"Is there anyone else?"
The Second Elder asked loudly.
At this moment, a figure walked out from the crowd and walked towards the battle stage step by step.
"Lu Ming?"
Seeing this figure, many people were stunned.
"Isn't that the trash from the main bloodline of the Lu Clan, Lu Ming? Why? Is he also participating in the Lu Clan Meeting's test? "
Many people were surprised.
On the main seat, the First Elder's eyes turned cold. He didn't expect Lu Ming to really dare to come.
The seven core elders of the Lu Clan sitting at the top were also curious and surprised.
"Ming 'er!" In the crowd, Li Ping and Qiu Moon held hands tightly.
In the battle stage, Lu Yao looked at Lu Ming and frowned. "Lu Ming, why are you here? You shouldn't be here. Get down! "
Lu Ming didn't say anything. He just looked at Lu Yao.
This was the first time Lu Ming saw Lu Yao after his bloodline was taken away. However, the woman in front of him, who used to be deeply in love with him, could no longer make him feel the slightest bit of warmth. There was only coldness in his eyes.
Seeing Lu Ming's expression, Lu Yao shook her head and said, "Lu Ming, I know that as the successor of the main bloodline, you feel indignant that I have to inherit the position of the family head. However, you should be clear of your own qualifications. The position of the family head belongs to the capable. You and I are too far apart. There is an insurmountable gap between us."
"You and I are destined to be from different worlds. My world has just begun. You are destined to be mediocre. Everything about you is over!"
"Is that so? You are really confident. However, you are right about one thing. We are indeed from different worlds. "
Lu Ming smiled faintly. Then, he stood aside and ignored Lu Yao.
He didn't come here to waste his breath. He came here today to speak with his actions.
"Lu Ming!"
On the main stage, the Great Elder shouted coldly.
Lu Ming turned around and looked at the Great Elder. He wanted to see what this old man had to say.
"Lu Ming, you were born weak and sickly. You can't condense your true energy. Yao Er is kind. She accompanied you every day because you are the successor of the main bloodline. She encouraged you and wanted you to be motivated. If you could awaken your father's bloodline, you could also inherit the Patriarch position."
"Unfortunately, you can't even awaken your bloodline. Naturally, you can't inherit the Patriarch position. Yao Er just awakened her fifth grade bloodline. She also received the favor of the Duanmu Clan's genius, who wants to marry her."
"Yet you harbor hatred in your heart. Not only do you not care about Yao Er's kindness to you, you also have improper thoughts about her. You even want to destroy the marriage between Yao Er and the Duanmu Clan. You are simply despicable. Fine. Since you are the successor of the main bloodline and Brother Yuntian's only son, I can let bygones be bygones. Now, get down."
The Great Elder said indifferently.
"What? This Lu Ming is actually so despicable? Miss Lu Yao accompanied him for several years in order to take care of him. How could he be so deranged as to bite the hand that feeds him? "
"Despicable. No wonder this trash is trash."
When the surrounding people heard the Great Elder's words, they all glared at Lu Ming.
"Lu Yunxiong, you … Don't talk nonsense."
In the crowd, Li Ping was trembling with anger. She pointed at the Great Elder and shouted.
"Mother, there is no need to fight with such a person."
Lu Ming said to Li Ping.
The Great Elder was simply despicable. Obviously, they were the ones who were despicable and shameless. They had schemed against Lu Ming for three years and seized his bloodline. But now, they were twisting the truth and slandering Lu Ming for having ill intentions toward Lu Yao. They even said that he wanted to destroy the marriage alliance between Lu Yao and the Duanmu family.
Lu Ming was too lazy to say anything to such a person. The truth would be revealed soon.
"How could there be such a person? This is simply despicable. Such a trash who can't even awaken his bloodline. What's the point of letting him stay on the stage? Get off the stage. "
Duanmu Qing harrumphed coldly.
"Who do you think you are? What does the Lu Clan's meeting have to do with you? "
Lu Ming gave Duanmu Qing a sideways glance, not giving him any face.
"How dare you! Do you know who I am?"
Duanmu Qing was enraged. He stood up with cold killing intent.
"Lu Ming, you trash. How dare you offend the Mystic Essence Sword Sect's White Tiger Clan's envoy?"
The Great Elder also pointed at Lu Ming and shouted.
"What does it have to do with me? Lu Yunxiong, today is the Lu Clan's meeting. Are you trying to help an outsider against me, the successor of the Lu Clan's main bloodline? Do you think the core elders are just decorations? "
Lu Ming gave Duanmu Qing and the Great Elder a sideways glance. His words were clear and loud.
The surrounding people were dumbfounded. Lu Ming was too bold. How dare he offend the Mystic Essence Sword Sect's envoy?
"You …" The Great Elder's face turned red.
"Yunxiong, Duanmu Qing, since Lu Ming is young and ignorant, let's forget about this matter."
As expected, one of the core elders of the Lu Clan spoke.
They would not side with anyone and would only protect the interests of the Lu Clan.
They would even protect the interests of the main bloodline. Otherwise, they would not have spent so much resources to help Lu Ming awaken his bloodline.
"That's right, Duanmu Qing. Why are you arguing with a junior? Don't you think it's embarrassing? "
Moulins glanced at Duanmu Qing and said indifferently.
"Humph!"
Duanmu Qing harrumphed coldly. However, he seemed to be afraid of Moulins. He did not say anything and sat down with an ugly expression.
The Great Elder also sat down with a pale face.
"Lu Ming, let's see how you will die when Yao 'er takes over the Lu Clan." The Great Elder's eyes were gloomy.
"Alright, the Lu Clan did not say that those who have not awakened their bloodline cannot participate in the meeting. Lu Ming can participate. Let's begin."
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