Clan Cultivation: I Transmigrated With My Smartphone

Chapter 838 661: On the Eve of the Expedition

Good-natured people get bullied, good-natured horses get ridden.

Fearing the strong and bullying the weak is an intrinsic part of human nature.

If it were during the peak of the Ten Great Sects' power, Lu Xuanji would naturally back off three miles and play the grandson; but now, after the Undying Demon Monarch's rampant slaughter, three sects are wiped out, and seven severely injured.

At this point, their strength has significantly diminished, and it's time to exploit the opportunity.

During Xu Muyun's Tribulation Crossing, the Ten Great Sects chose to give way, revealing their weakness to him.

This sort of frailty has emboldened Lu Xuanji.

The annual tributes are no longer necessary.

We need to seize the opportunity to occupy Qi Country and Jin Country, expanding the Lu Family's territory.

After occupying these lands, the Lu Family's resources will further expand, and the number of Lu Family cultivators will increase even more.

Lu Fan said in shock, "Father, are we really going to do this? We're provoking the Ten Great Sects."

"Haha, son, you must understand, there are no longer Ten Great Sects now, only seven left!" Lu Xuanji said with a cold smile, "With the Undying Demon Monarch invading, those large powers are already overwhelmed, we're merely occupying Qi Country, Chu Country. Just sipping some soup, do you think those Harmonization masters and Tribulation Crossing experts will come to wipe us out?"

"Son, the timid starve, the daring feast. These are chaotic times, chaotic times are our opportunity."

"Those large powers hold high positions and can continuously reap profits; they are vested interests who naturally wish for stability, no wars, peace, and harmony to maximize their benefits. But for us at the bottom, to rise, we need chaos; only in chaotic times can heroes emerge, can opportunities arise!"

"Otherwise, the resources are limited, the chessboard is limited, those large powers will desperately block our upward channels; do I have the qualification to ascend to Harmonization, to achieve Tribulation Crossing? Not a chance!"

Lu Xuanji said in a cold tone.

Lu Fan said worriedly, "Once you go to war, Father, it will be rivers of blood, and the Lu Family will inevitably suffer countless casualties!"

Lu Xuanji said, "The Ten Great Sects have suffered heavy losses and need to replenish from us bottom-tier cultivators; if we don't want to be cut, we must fight."

"Father, I understand now!" Lu Fan nodded and said, "We just need to plan carefully, gather the other Supreme Elders, and discuss a joint strategy!"

The old father wants to fight, and he could only try to delay time.

Lu Xuanji continued, "In the past, the Lu Family was just a Purple Mansion clan; after a hostile attack, the clan's cultivators were almost wiped out. Only a few remnants gathered together and barely stood firm. But some Foundation Establishment clans eyed us covetously, and some Purple Mansion clans harbored malicious intentions to kick us while we were down."

"The Lu Family's situation was poor, and a single accident could reduce us to ashes. At that time, I fortunately clung to the thigh of the Golden Dawn Ancestor and barely maintained the situation; also, through an alliance with the Ye Family, who provided some help, the Lu Family could recover its Primordial Qi and return to being a Purple Mansion clan!"

"I also seized this opportunity to become a Purple Mansion Cultivator. But afterward, faced with oppression from other clans and pressure from Golden Core clans, the Lu Family encountered numerous difficulties, experiencing near-extinction several times. Even with the protection of the Golden Dawn Ancestor, it was still nine deaths and one life, with several unexpected incidents!"

"After reaching Nascent Soul, some ancestors even tried to borrow the Demon Race's hands to wipe us out. Upon reaching Divinity Transformation, we fought the Divinity Transformation ancestors of Chu Country, eventually overthrowing the Celestial Spirit Sect and extinguishing the East Pole Celestial Venerable, making our Lu Family the dominator of Chu Country!"

"The Lu Family's journey until now was carved out step by step through battles. Similarly, Lu Family cultivators have risen through repeated skirmishes; though many have died, those who survived saw their cultivation progress greatly. During this process, our Lu Family faced extermination several times!"

"Now provoking the Ten Great Sects and occupying Qi Country, Jin Country, etc., carries little risk but large profits. The worst outcome is another extermination of the Lu Family, so what of it!"

Speaking of extermination, Lu Xuanji's expression was indifferent, as if used to it.

If you get used to it, it becomes natural.

Did we really think the Lu Family got here by lying low?

Did we really think our enemies were made of clay, that we could destroy them without casualties?

Absolutely impossible.

To rise, one must dare to fight, dare to take risks.

Lu Fan listened and said, "I understand, Father!"

Lu Xuanji nodded, unconcerned with anything.

Understanding or not, executing the order is enough.

The Lu Family is still ruled by your father.

You little brat, you might be good for errands, but in critical moments, you still rely on your father.

A month later, in the great hall.

Twelve Void Refining Cultivators of the Lu Family gathered.

Void Refining cultivators are the Supreme Elders of the Lu Family; they usually don't interfere, but in critical moments, they decide the Lu Family's fate and future development direction.

Lu Xuanji looked at the people attending the meeting.

He, Qinglian, Ning Xue, Lu Bailin, Lu Fan, Zhao Yu'Er, Lu Mengling, Lu Jiuling, Bai Xiaoyao, Zheng Fang, Feng Yun, Yue Liuli, roughly twelve people.

Qinglian and Ning Xue are his Dao Companions;

Lu Bailin, Lu Fan, Lu Mengling, Lu Jiuling are descendants of the Lu Family.

Zhao Yu'Er is Lu Fan's Dao Companion.

Bai Xiaoyao and Zheng Fang are sons-in-law of the Lu Family.

Feng Yun and Yue Liuli are guest ministers of the Lu Family.

Looking at everyone present, Lu Xuanji stated the purpose.

"It's time to go to war!"

"But the risks are somewhat high!"

"Will they intervene!"