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

The elder's proclamation resonated like a thunderclap, slamming into Lu Ping’an and forcing a heavy grunt from his chest. His internal qi and blood surged violently, sending him stumbling backward repeatedly.

Had he not cultivated the Undying Golden Body and achieved a Third Rank Late Stage physique, the sheer force would have likely shattered his resolve and forced him to his knees instantly.

Even so, the crushing pressure—reminiscent of collapsing mountains and rising seas—made Lu Ping’an’s frame shudder uncontrollably. His bones emitted sharp crackling sounds as his feet were driven deep into the desert sands.

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

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

He realized immediately that the old man standing before him was a powerful Nascent Soul cultivator!

Inwardly, he was reeling. He had never anticipated that the death of the Wolf King would draw out a Nascent Soul True Lord so quickly.

His skeletal structure groaned under the weight, his knees buckling inch by inch as he fought the urge to collapse entirely.

"You have some nerve to slaughter my descendant! Who sent you here to target the progeny of this True Lord?"

Lou Mountain True Monarch stared down at Lu Ping’an, his voice carrying the authority of celestial thunder.

Although the Wolf King had been officially cast out and disowned by the family, his contributions since arriving at Black Desert Immortal City had been substantial.

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

The fact that the kill occurred mere moments before Lou Mountain True Monarch’s arrival only served to stoke the flames of his fury.

However, as a Nascent Soul expert, he could tell at a glance that Lu Ping’an was no commoner.

The young man possessed incredibly vast and pure mana, a physical form comparable to a Demon King, and qi and blood that reached toward the heavens!

A cultivator with such foundations could not be a mere rogue. He surely represented a powerful faction, perhaps one moving against him.

The timing was far too suspicious...

Once more, his voice—laden with the overwhelming weight of the heavens—bore down upon Lu Ping’an.

"Puff!"

Lu Ping’an’s joints gave way, bones snapping as blood sprayed from the pressure.

At that critical juncture, the Great Desolate Dragon Spine stirred. The "Dragon and Tiger Fighting Technique" activated instinctively, and the Golden Core Dao Foundation within his Dantian manifested phantoms of dragons and tigers that surged through his limbs.

A roar like a turbulent ocean erupted from Lu Ping’an’s body, the resonant sound alleviating some of the crushing burden.

He felt a flicker of hope; his Undying Golden Body was finally offering some resistance to this monstrous pressure.

"Hmm?"

Lou Mountain True Monarch’s gaze sharpened. He was genuinely surprised that Lu Ping’an could still stand, which only confirmed the boy’s extraordinary nature.

His gaunt, expressionless face remained cold as he spoke indifferently, "If you can name a background powerful enough to give this old man pause, you might survive. Otherwise..."

"There is no need to test me, Senior. I possess no grand background, nor was I sent by anyone. This was simply a personal grudge between me and the Wolf King."

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

But the more he thought, the more he realized his helplessness.

The divide between Core Formation and Nascent Soul was an unbridgeable chasm.

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

"If that is the case, then die!"

Two terrifying rays of light shot from Lou Mountain True Monarch’s eyes.

"Puff!"

With the sound of more bones fracturing, Lu Ping’an was sent flying like a kite with a severed string.

The disparity between their realms was simply too vast.

Despite his Third Rank Late Stage body refinement, he was helpless against a Nascent Soul master.

A single glance and a surge of momentum were enough to leave him on the brink of death.

But he refused to surrender.

"Dragon and Tiger Fighting Technique! Even in the depths, I shall subdue the beast and break through with power!"

Lu Ping’an let out a low growl, pushing his technique to its absolute limit. As the internal roars of the dragon and tiger grew deafening, a golden dragon phantom erupted from his spine and enveloped his body.

His already muscular frame expanded as his bones knit themselves back together. He quickly slapped a Third Rank Talisman against his chest, desperate to use the momentary surge to escape.

Lou Mountain True Monarch merely snorted. He lowered his hand, his five fingers descending like a massive mountain range. The surrounding space froze, causing Lu Ping’an’s qi and blood to churn violently until he spat out a mouthful of pale golden blood.

"Roar!"

The cry of a dragon shook the heavens.

Facing certain death, Lu Ping’an ignited every scrap of his strength.

His previously exhausted spiritual essence became a beacon of hope as his potential was burned away. The Great Desolate Dragon Spine and the Undying Golden Body merged, unleashing a tidal wave of force. It felt as though an Ancient Heavenly Dragon was waking up inside him, causing his Great Desolate Dragon Armor to glow brilliantly, neutralizing the enemy's oppressive mana.

This surge of divine power flooded his body.

"Boom boom boom—"

His fractured legs suddenly found purchase, stomping against the air. His towering, half-dragon form lunged forward, tearing through layers of the void.

"Hmm?"

Lou Mountain True Monarch’s face darkened slightly. He hadn't expected a mere Core Formation ant to be this stubborn or to possess such a variety of high-level techniques.

The golden-hued blood, the dragon-shaped armor, and the mysterious ability to dissolve his binding magic were all highly troubling.

"This boy is either the chosen seed of a top-tier sect or has stumbled upon a supreme inheritance!"

Even though Lu Ping’an had temporarily broken free of the True Monarch’s suppression using his Dragon Spine and Golden Body...

It was not enough.

"An ant trying to topple a tree—you overestimate yourself!"

Lou Mountain True Monarch took a casual step. The distance between them vanished instantly as he appeared right in front of Lu Ping’an.

His withered arm suddenly swelled, transforming into a massive, earthen-yellow claw that resembled a flood dragon. He reached out and snatched the armored Lu Ping’an right out of the air.

"If you submit to this True Lord, I might grant you your life," Lou Mountain True Monarch said, looking at the captive in his palm.

Every great power needed someone to handle the unsavory business and the grueling labor that stayed hidden in the shadows.

With the Wolf King gone, a replacement was needed.

If a talented individual like Lu Ping’an could be broken and enslaved, it would more than make up for his recent losses.