As Yue Zhengfeng finished speaking, an even more terrifying aura erupted from his body.

Everyone present paled, broke out in a cold sweat, and dared not move!

Even the once ferocious Golden Palace Leopard now looked like a docile house cat, lowering its head in fear.

Just as the atmosphere was about to explode, Chi Luan, who was behind Lu Yuan, suddenly stepped forward.

"Third Elder, I think you've been tricked. We don't have any treasures on us!"

Cold sweat streamed down her forehead, clearly indicating that she was under immense pressure.

"Hmph! Do you think I'd believe such a thing?" Yue Zhengfeng glanced at her and said, "Little girl from the Crimson Cloud Merchant Alliance, I'll let you off the hook for your father's sake. Hand over the treasure now and leave quickly, or you'll be staying here with him!"

"I already told you there's no treasure, you..."

Chi Luan wanted to explain something, but Lu Yuan stopped her by raising his hand.

"It's pointless to say more! They've already decided we have treasure on us, and no matter how you explain, they won't believe you."

As he spoke, he turned to look at Yue Zhengfeng.

"Forget about the treasure. How about we talk about something else? Like... wasn't it you who poisoned me two years ago?"

Upon hearing this, Yue Zhengfeng's expression changed.

"What are you saying? I don't understand!"

Lu Yuan had only guessed at first, but now, seeing Yue Zhengfeng's expression, he was certain that Yue Zhengfeng, even if not the mastermind, must have been involved in the poisoning incident years ago!

Yue Zhengfeng felt uneasy under Lu Yuan's gaze, which seemed to know everything. Not wanting him to continue, he summoned his beast.

"Poisonous Swamp Frog, come out!"

The words had barely left his mouth.

A frog the size of a large truck appeared, but unlike others, this frog was covered in purple pustules, making it look disgusting.

Yue Zhengfeng sneered at Lu Yuan, "You won't listen to reason, so you'll have to suffer the consequences! Today I'll kill you first, and then take the treasure!"

At his command, the Poison Swamp Frog let out a loud croak and charged rapidly toward Lu Yuan.

As an elder of the Lu family, Yue Zhengfeng's level had already reached the third level of the Heavenly Evolution Realm, and his level with the Poisonous Swamp Frog was no lower than that.

Lu Yuan dared not be careless and immediately summoned Xiao Yi, who was waiting in the Beast Taming Space.

"Little Yi, chant the Hymn of Courage, activate the Divine Protection Array, and use the Holy Light of the Cross!"

Bang!

Boom!

A golden cross flashed by, followed by a loud crash, and trees within a radius of dozens of meters were snapped in half.

This clearly demonstrates just how powerful the impact of the two sides was!

Ultimately, Xiao Yi's level is only at the ninth level of Xuanzhen, so it's simply unrealistic for her to fight against a Poison Swamp Frog at the Tianyan level.

Even after unleashing all his skills, in the end he could only withstand a simple charge from the Poison Swamp Frog.

Lu Yuan frowned, his expression more solemn than ever before.

If the Poison Swamp Frog uses its special attack, Little Yi alone will have no chance to defend against it!

We need to come up with a solution quickly!

Currently, his level is only at the second level of Xuanzhen, which is far inferior to Yue Zhengfeng, who is already at the third level of Tianyan. Although he can quickly increase his level by purchasing crystal energy stones from the system shop, there is simply no time for him to absorb them right now.

Xiao Yi's level is limited by her potential and bloodline, and she has already reached the maximum level, so she cannot quickly increase her combat power.

What else can he use right now?

Lu Yuan's brain was racing, and he was thinking as fast as he could.

Oh, right!

There are also formations!

With a thought, the system's shop interface appeared before my eyes.

Lu Yuan converted all the remaining 700 million in funds into divine power points. Without bothering to choose carefully, he casually exchanged for a defensive formation and immediately set it up at his feet.

The entire process takes no more than three seconds.

As everyone recovered their vision from the thick smoke and dust of the intense impact, they vaguely glimpsed a flash of light beneath Lu Yuan's feet. It was so fast it seemed like an illusion, and no one paid any attention.

"You actually awakened your beast taming talent? And you've even reached the Profound True level?!" Yue Zhengfeng shouted in disbelief.

You should know that when Lu Yuan was expelled from the capital, he was a good-for-nothing who hadn't even awakened his talent for beast taming!

Now, less than two months have passed.

He not only awakened his talent for beast taming, but he has even cultivated to the Xuanzhen level!

Even Lu Siming, who is currently hailed as the strongest genius in the Lu family, couldn't do that, right?

No!

Let alone Lu Siming, probably no one in the last few hundred years could reach such an abnormal speed!

Thinking of this, Yue Zhengfeng's gaze toward Lu Yuan became even more ruthless.

In less than half a month, the Lu family will hold its grand family competition.

If Lu Yuan were to return to his family to participate in the family competition, his extraordinary talent for cultivation would surely attract the attention of everyone in the family.

Some members of the Elders Council already supported the direct line, but because they saw no hope in Lu Yuan, they were forced to choose the line of the Grand Elder.

If those people were to discover that Lu Yuan is not only not a good-for-nothing, but rather a cultivation genius that comes along only once in a century, they would surely turn against him on the spot!

At that point, their entire plan will be ruined!

Most importantly.

Lu Yuan had already guessed that what happened two years ago was related to him.

If this matter gets reported to the clan chief, his good days will definitely be over.

So no matter what means are used, Lu Yuan must die here today!

"Poisonous swamp frog, lick him with your poisonous tongue!" Yue Zhengfeng shouted.

"Croak!"

The swamp frog hopped forward two steps, causing the surrounding ground to tremble.

Then a thick, long tongue shot out and arrived in front of Lu Yuan in the blink of an eye.

Just when everyone thought Lu Yuan was doomed, a pale golden halo suddenly appeared around him.

"This is... the Golden Shell Formation?!"

Yue Zhengfeng exclaimed in surprise.

The others looked at each other in bewilderment upon hearing this.

Lu Kuan asked with even greater confusion, "Third Elder, what is the Golden Shell Formation? I've never heard of it before."

But Yue Zhengfeng was in no mood to answer him at the moment, and looked straight at Lu Yuan.

"Why did you set up the long-lost Golden Shell Formation?"

Lu Yuan chuckled and said, "What's so surprising about that? It's just a small defensive formation. I know many other formations too!"

As he spoke.

Lu Yuan made two seemingly casual gestures in the air.

Immediately afterwards, two beams of light flashed past his feet and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Before anyone could even react to what had happened, only Yue Zhengfeng looked at Lu Yuan with a serious expression.

"What have you done now?"

Lu Yuan didn't answer, but instead gave him the middle finger.

"Come here if you dare!"