Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1805: 461: Captured, Secret Realm Opens!

The elder's proclamation struck Lu Ping’an with the force of a thunderclap. He let out a pained grunt as his blood and qi churned violently, forcing him to stumble backward repeatedly.

Had he not refined his physique to the Third Rank Late Stage and mastered the Undying Golden Body, the sheer pressure would have forced him to his knees instantly.

Even so, the crushing momentum—resembling the collapse of vast mountains and seas—made Lu Ping’an’s frame shudder uncontrollably. His bones emitted sharp crackling sounds, and his feet were driven deep into the desert sand.

"Nascent Soul... this is a Nascent Soul True Lord!"

Having previously survived Yu Tiansheng’s possession attempt, Lu Ping’an was intimately familiar with the terrifying aura of such a being.

He realized immediately that the old man standing before him was a powerhouse of the Nascent Soul stage!

Internal shock gripped him; he had never imagined that slaying the Wolf King would summon a Nascent Soul True Lord to the scene.

The sounds of his body cracking grew louder. His knees began to buckle, inching closer to the ground in a forced display of submission.

"How dare you have the audacity to kill my descendant, the True Lord’s progeny, who sent you here!"

Lou Mountain True Monarch stared down at Lu Ping’an, his voice resonating with the authority of heavenly thunder.

Although the Wolf King had been cast out of the clan and officially disowned, he had remained a vital asset to the family's interests after relocating to Black Desert Immortal City.

And now, Lu Ping’an had ended his life!

What fueled the True Monarch's fury even more was that the kill had occurred just moments before his arrival.

However, through the lens of a Nascent Soul cultivator, he quickly discerned that Lu Ping’an was no ordinary man.

The youth possessed vast, untainted mana, and a physical form comparable to a Demon King, with qi and blood that seemed to pierce the heavens!

Such a talented cultivator could not possibly be a mere rogue. He likely belonged to a powerful organization, perhaps one targeting the True Monarch himself.

This was particularly concerning given the current sensitive circumstances...

Once again, his voice—laden with the crushing weight of the heavens—bore down on Lu Ping’an.

"Puff!"

The sound of snapping bone echoed as Lu Ping’an’s knees gave way, and blood sprayed from his lips.

In that desperate moment, the Great Desolate Dragon Spine stirred. The "Dragon and Tiger Fighting Technique" triggered automatically, causing the Golden Core Dao Foundation within his Dantian to manifest phantom images of dragons and tigers that surged through his limbs.

A roar like a tempestuous ocean erupted from Lu Ping’an’s body, the resonance of thunder providing him a brief moment of relief from the pressure.

He felt a flicker of hope, realizing his Undying Golden Body possessed a natural defiance against such overwhelming force.

"Hmm?"

Lou Mountain True Monarch narrowed his eyes slightly. He was surprised that Lu Ping’an could still resist his presence, which only confirmed the boy's extraordinary nature.

With an expressionless, gaunt face, he said indifferently: "If you can cite a background that intimidates this old man, then there might be a chance of survival, otherwise..."

"No need for further probing, senior, I have no powerful background, nor was I sent by anyone, it’s merely a feud with the Wolf King."

Lu Ping’an refused to implicate the Lu Family. He spoke with a heavy voice, his mind racing for a way to survive the encounter.

Yet, reality was grim. The gap between the Core Formation stage and the Nascent Soul stage was an impassable chasm.

He couldn't even flee, let alone find the chance to self-detonate his Golden Core!

"In that case, you shall die!"

Two beams of terrifying light erupted from Lou Mountain True Monarch’s eyes.

"Puff!"

The impact shattered more of Lu Ping’an’s bones, sending him flying through the air like a kite with a severed string.

The disparity between their realms was simply too immense.

Despite his Third Rank Late Stage body refinement, he stood no chance against a Nascent Soul master.

Just a glance and a surge of momentum had left him on the brink of death.

Still, he refused to surrender.

"Dragon and Tiger Fighting Technique, even in the abyss, can subdue dragons and tigers, breaking through with strength!"

Lu Ping’an let out a low, guttural roar. He pushed his cultivation technique to its absolute limit. Inside him, the cries of beasts shook his soul as a golden dragon phantom emerged from his spine, enveloping his frame.

His already muscular body expanded with a series of cracks as broken bones began to knit back together. Simultaneously, he reached for a Third Rank Talisman hidden in his robes, desperate to find an opening to escape.

Lou Mountain True Monarch gave a cold snort. He extended his hand, his five fingers descending like a massive mountain. The surrounding space seemed to solidify, causing Lu Ping’an’s blood to boil under the renewed pressure until he spat out a mouthful of golden-tinged blood.

"Roar!"

A dragon’s cry shook the heavens.

Pinned between life and death, Lu Ping’an mobilized every scrap of power he possessed.

His spiritual mechanism, previously exhausted, became a beacon of survival as the Hope Gu within him began to burn through his latent potential.

The Great Desolate Dragon Spine fused with the Undying Golden Body, unleashing a primal force. It felt as though an Ancient Heavenly Dragon was roaring within his veins, causing his Great Desolate Dragon Armor to glow with a brilliant light that began to dissolve the surrounding mana.

This surge of divine power flooded his body.

"Boom boom boom—"

With his nearly shattered legs, Lu Ping’an suddenly kicked off the ground. His towering, half-dragon form surged forward, tearing through the layers of the void.

"Hmm?"

Lou Mountain True Monarch’s face darkened. He hadn't expected such stubbornness from a mere Core Formation ant, nor did he expect the boy to have so many hidden cards.

The golden-hued blood, the draconic armor, and the strange ability to neutralize his spiritual pressure were all deeply unsettling.

"This child is either a Nascent Soul seed of a top power or has obtained a top inheritance!"

Even though Lu Ping’an had used the Dragon Spine and Golden Body to break free from the initial suppression...

"An ant trying to shake a tree, overestimating oneself!"

Lou Mountain True Monarch took a casual step. The earth seemed to shrink beneath him, and he appeared instantly in front of Lu Ping’an.

His slender arm suddenly swelled, morphing into a massive, earthen-yellow hand that resembled a flooding dragon. It clamped down on the armored Lu Ping’an, trapping him completely.

"If you are willing to submit to this True Lord, I can spare your life."

Lou Mountain True Monarch looked at the captive in his palm and spoke calmly.

Every great power required someone to handle the unsavory, difficult tasks in the shadows.

The Wolf King was dead, and a replacement was needed. If he could enslave a talented youth like Lu Ping’an, it would more than make up for his recent loss.