Family Management Game In Immortal Continent Chapter 850: Cloudreach Mountain
Previously on Family Management Game In Immortal Continent...
"Who would have thought something like this could exist in the world!"
Li Kuangren angrily brushed away the absurd people following him and, guided by someone, reached the place where his aunt resided.
Yet as soon as he got there, Li Kuangren's eyebrows knitted together deeply.
A spacious manor stood before him, surrounded by strict security.
Right then, countless guards were hauling in huge amounts of valuables to adorn the interior.
His aunt, Li Tianyue, was overwhelmed, constantly instructing them, but the actual home looked completely rundown and dirty.
Even the beggar's hut in Merit City seemed superior to Li Tianyue's current lodging.
Was this truly the home of a General in Duskwild Prefecture?!!
Li Kuangren balled his hands into fists. Watching his aunt hustle to organize the decorations, he ground his teeth and quietly retreated.
Spotting a figure on the path clearly attired as an officer, he gave no reason.
In full view of the troops accompanying the officer, Li Kuangren seized his throat like catching a fowl and snarled almost ferociously, "Where's Dongfang Liancheng? Lead me to him."
As sweat dripped down the officer's brow and his gaze flickered nervously, Li Kuangren squeezed harder; the murderous vibe he emitted drained all color from the officer's face.
"Don't you dare lie. I promise, if I kill you, tomorrow's report will just say you fell in combat."
The officer bobbed his head frantically.
The person facing him wore lavish clothes and projected an overbearing presence—something uncommon even among soldiers.
He was terrified that this individual might actually slay him on the spot in the barracks.
Li Wei's face was grim too.
Half a year earlier, Li Tianyue hadn't dwelled in such conditions.
...
It wasn't long before.
Guided by the officer, Li Kuangren headed to Dongfang Liancheng's spot.
En route, he observed attendants rushing through many lavish and splendid homes.
Li Kuangren kept a blank face throughout the journey.
Before long, they reached an imposing estate, the central hub for military operations in Duskwild Prefecture's front lines.
Once the entry was declared, Li Kuangren stepped inside.
Several commanders filled the main chamber then, clearly engaged in talks about strategy.
Veteran General Dongfang Liancheng wore his battle armor completely.
Despite centuries gone by, Dongfang Liancheng identified Li Kuangren instantly.
This heir of the Li clan had displayed immense haughtiness in the Heavenly Palace's Golden Throne Hall long ago.
He chuckled and advanced to welcome him.
"Haha, young Kuangren! Hundreds of years apart, and you haven't aged a bit!"
Li Kuangren approached silently, just fixing him with a stony stare.
Dongfang Liancheng sensed trouble inside.
With a scowl, he quickly cleared out the staff and officers nearby.
"Young Kuangren, what's going on here?"
Right then, Li Kuangren cracked a grin.
"Old General Dongfang speaks to me too casually.
This insignificant person and the Old General share scant connection; given my humble position, I don't deserve such familiarity from you."
"This..." Dongfang Liancheng's face shifted.
"Is it about Tianyue's situation?"
"Hahaha, so you remember my Aunt?!!"
Li Kuangren burst into manic laughter.
"Years back, you approached my High Ancestor to ask my Aunt to join Duskwild Prefecture, and she agreed.
Three centuries here, she has faced mortal dangers for your group, earning that flashy label 'Blood-Robed War God'—impressive fame indeed!
But beyond that, what has your side provided my Aunt?
Her Dharma Treasures came from my family.
Her pills were crafted by my kin.
Even her latest promotion happened because the Crown Prince values ties with my clan!"
"She shared our family's struggles before. Now Azure Cloud Prefecture thrives in wealth.
My Aunt is adored by our family elders. Returning there, she'd be honored and backed by countless followers.
If my Great-Grandfather possesses any valuables, he'd always include her!"
"But what of this place?"
Li Kuangren ignored Dongfang Liancheng's rank or power entirely.
His features contorted in rage as he pounded the desk.
"More than three hundred years of charging into death for the Azure Dynasty, and you bastards force her into a cramped hovel without one attendant?!!"
His glare bored into Dongfang Liancheng so fiercely that the general couldn't look up.
Dongfang Liancheng managed only a wry grin. "Young Kuangren, calm yourself."
"I ought to calm down."
Li Kuangren abruptly composed himself. He picked a chair and settled in, letting out a deep sigh.
His outward poise returned, but the red flush from his tirade still colored his cheeks.
"I truly should stay composed. In the Heavenly Palace, I already saw your true colors.
You're just like the rest. Mark my words—I’ll ensure you learn that everything in this world follows karma."
At those words, Dongfang Liancheng's look soured.
Though aware of Li Kuangren's pride, he hadn't anticipated such bold words directed at him.
Holding back his ire, he replied, "Young Kuangren, hear me out. I never wanted it this way, but... alas."
Through Dongfang Liancheng's heavy sighs and explanations, Li Kuangren grasped the full story.
Duskwild Prefecture's front demanded endless reinforcements.
Recent battles raged intensely, forcing the Dynasty's elites to summon help from various groups.
Over time, these groups seized control of the army's decisions.
One such was a top General, direct pupil of "Cloudreach Mountain"—a pinnacle Immortal Sect among the two greatest in the Forgotten Immortal Lands, home to myriad Immortal Sects.
His name was Tang Miao.
At six thousand years, a Void Refining cultivator, he was poised to lead Cloudreach Mountain as its future Sect Master.
Now, 400,000 forces fought on Duskwild Prefecture's lines, all cultivators Tang Miao summoned from Cloudreach Mountain's sects.
This fellow resembled those oddballs who had mobbed Li Kuangren before; he too craved Li Tianyue's allure.
Yet the Li family's famed influence deterred Tang Miao from coercion, leaving him to chase her persistently.
"Tang Miao claimed command rights.
Since his sect arrivals were all high-ranking, I couldn't refuse him.
Regarding her home, Tianyue chose to relocate to an outlying spot herself," Dongfang Liancheng explained with a rueful smile.
"Kuangren, you need to see the full scope. Soon Tang Miao arrives with more forces. As overall leader, I have to prioritize the greater good."
"I get it." Li Kuangren dropped his eyes.
Dongfang Liancheng relaxed with a breath.
"Good that you do. For any leader, emotions are the toughest to handle."
"So it's the 'greater good' you seek?"
Li Kuangren leaped to his feet. "Fine, I'll deliver that greater good to you!"
This explosive shout twisted Dongfang Liancheng's features sharply.
Li Kuangren released his Divinity Transformation Domain in rage, though the outburst faded just as swiftly.
Glancing back, he noticed his Aunt's presence.
A heavy pressure choked Li Kuangren's heart.
He spun around and, discarding his masculine dignity, dropped to his knees.
"Aunt, you've endured so much. Your nephew pleads—come back home with me!"