Family Management Game In Immortal Continent Chapter 850: Cloudreach Mountain

"Who would have thought something like this could exist in the world!"

With indignation, Li Kuangren brushed away the absurd people shadowing him and, guided by an attendant, located the place where his aunt resided.

Yet as soon as he got there, Li Kuangren's brows knitted deeply.

The place was a spacious manor, secured by heavy defenses.

Right then, countless troops were hauling enormous loads of valuables indoors to adorn the interior.

His aunt, Li Tianyue, was overwhelmed, frantically overseeing their efforts, while the residence looked completely shabby and grimy.

Even the hovel of the local beggar in Merit City surpassed the conditions of Li Tianyue's current home.

Was this truly the home of a General in Duskwild Prefecture?!!

Li Kuangren balled his hands into fists. Witnessing his aunt occupied with organizing the decor, he gnashed his teeth and quietly retreated.

Spotting a figure on the path clearly attired as an officer, he gave no words of justification.

Directly before the soldiers accompanying the officer, Li Kuangren seized his throat like catching a fowl and nearly snarled, "Where is Dongfang Liancheng? Lead me to him."

Noticing sweat dripping across the commander's brow and his gaze shifting nervously, Li Kuangren squeezed harder; the murderous aura emanating from him drained all color from the commander's face.

"Don't dare try deceiving me. I assure you, if I end your life, the next day's dispatch will just claim you fell in combat."

The commander bobbed his head vigorously.

The individual facing him wore lavish attire and projected an overbearing presence—one seldom seen even among seasoned warriors.

He dreaded that this person might actually kill without hesitation amid the barracks.

Li Wei's face was shadowed with gloom as well.

Half a year prior, Li Tianyue hadn't dwelled in such squalor.

...

Shortly thereafter.

Guided by the commander, Li Kuangren headed to where Dongfang Liancheng could be found.

En route, he observed attendants hurrying through various estates, each one lavish and imposing.

Li Kuangren kept his features stoic throughout the journey.

Before long, they reached an imposing estate, functioning as the central command for the Duskwild Prefecture's war efforts.

Once the herald announced him, Li Kuangren stepped within.

Several officers gathered in the main chamber then, clearly engaged in talks about strategy.

Veteran General Dongfang Liancheng donned complete battle gear.

Despite the centuries that had elapsed, Dongfang Liancheng identified Li Kuangren instantly.

This heir of the Li lineage had displayed outrageous pride in the Heavenly Palace's Golden Throne Hall long ago.

He chuckled and advanced to welcome him.

"Haha, young Kuangren! It's been centuries since we met, but you haven't changed a bit!"

Li Kuangren approached in silence, fixing him with a blank stare.

Internally, Dongfang Liancheng sensed trouble.

With a scowl, he swiftly cleared out the aides and underlings nearby.

"Young Kuangren, what's the issue here?"

In that instant, Li Kuangren cracked a grin.

"Old General Dongfang speaks to me with undue closeness.

This insignificant fellow and the Old General share scant connection; given my humble position, I don't merit such familiarity from you."

"This..." Dongfang Liancheng's countenance shifted.

"Is it over the Tianyue situation?"

"Hahaha, so you do know my Aunt?!!"

Li Kuangren burst into manic laughter.

"Years back, you approached my High Ancestor and asked my Aunt to join Duskwild Prefecture, and she agreed.

For three centuries, she's been here, facing mortal dangers for your sake, just to earn some flashy label like 'Blood-Robed War God'—what an impressive honor you've granted!

Yet beyond that, what support have you provided my Aunt?

Her Dharma Treasures came from my kin.

Her pills were crafted by my relatives.

Even her latest promotion stemmed solely from the Crown Prince's regard for our family's ties!"

"She shared trials with our clan before. Yet now, Azure Cloud Prefecture thrives in riches and glory.

My Aunt holds the esteem of my family's seniors. Should she return to Azure Cloud Prefecture, she'd be honored and backed by countless souls.

If my Great-Grandfather possessed any valuables, he'd surely include her!"

"But what of this place?"

Li Kuangren disregarded Dongfang Liancheng's rank or power entirely.

His features contorted in rage as he pounded the desk.

"Over three hundred years, she's confronted death repeatedly for the Azure Dynasty, and you bastards force her into a cramped hovel without a single attendant?!!"

His glare bored into Dongfang Liancheng so fiercely that the elder couldn't hold his eyes.

Dongfang Liancheng managed only a wry grin. "Young Kuangren, temper your rage."

"I ought to temper it."

Li Kuangren abruptly composed himself. He claimed a chair and settled in, releasing a deep sigh.

Although his manner had steadied, the redness from his tirade still tinged his cheeks.

"Indeed, I must stay composed. In the Heavenly Palace, I already saw your true colors.

You're just like the rest. Mark my words—I will ensure you grasp that everything in this realm follows karma."

At these words, Dongfang Liancheng's look soured.

Though aware of Li Kuangren's haughtiness, he hadn't anticipated such bold words from the youth.

Containing his ire, he replied, "Young Kuangren, hear me out. I never desired this outcome either; it's merely... alas."

Through Dongfang Liancheng's sighs and explanations, Li Kuangren grasped the full circumstances.

The Duskwild Prefecture front demanded endless reinforcements.

Recent battles had raged intensely, forcing the Dynasty's elites to summon aid from many groups.

Over time, these groups had seized control of the army's directives.

One such was a top General, direct pupil of "Cloudreach Mountain"—a pinnacle Immortal Sect among the two greatest in the Forgotten Immortal Lands, land of myriad Immortal Sects.

This figure was called Tang Miao.

At six millennia in age, he cultivated at the Void Refining realm and stood poised to lead Cloudreach Mountain as its future Sect Master.

Presently, 400,000 forces manned the Duskwild Prefecture theater, all cultivators from sects Tang Miao had summoned via Cloudreach Mountain.

This fellow resembled the oddballs who had mobbed Li Kuangren before; he too craved Li Tianyue's allure.

However, deterred by the Li family's famed prestige, Tang Miao refrained from coercion and merely chased her persistently.

"Tang Miao claimed command of the troops.

Since his arrivals from the sects were all veterans, I had to yield it to him.

Regarding her lodging, Tianyue chose to relocate to an isolated spot herself," Dongfang Liancheng explained with a rueful smile.

"Kuangren, you need to see the full scope. Soon, Tang Miao will arrive with additional forces. As supreme leader, I have to weigh the greater good."

"I see."

Li Kuangren dropped his eyes.

Dongfang Liancheng let out a relieved breath.

"Good that you do. For any leader, emotions prove the toughest to manage."

"So the 'greater good' is your priority, eh?"

Li Kuangren leaped to his feet. "If it's the greater good you seek, then take it!"

This explosive shout made Dongfang Liancheng's face twist in alarm.

Li Kuangren even released his Divinity Transformation Domain, though this wrath faded as swiftly as it surged.

Glancing back, he realized his Aunt had entered.

A heavy oppression gripped Li Kuangren's heart.

He spun about and, discarding his masculine dignity, dropped to his knees.

"Aunt, you've endured so much. Your nephew implores you—come back home with me!"