Super Invincible Immortal Doctor
Chapter 1661 - 1662: Undercurrents

Chapter 1661: Chapter 1662: Undercurrents

The Luo Clan Great Elder stepped out of Zixuan Pavilion, showing no hint of surprise regarding the final outcome.

Xu Nanzhi’s memories being restored was entirely within his expectations, and her eventual choice to compromise was even more anticipated.

He knew well that this woman’s reason for living was not revenge against the Luo Clan, but her inability to let go of the man who had come to this place for her sake.

Once he understood that Su Chengyu was the very root of Xu Nanzhi’s desires, he had firmly taken control of her fate.

As he had stated, Xu Nanzhi had no right to refuse.

A person willing to disregard their own life would never forego any opportunity to achieve their inner goal. Xu Nanzhi’s current goal was solely for Su Chengyu to survive.

Even though she knew from his lips that Su Chengyu’s fate was uncertain.

"Great Elder, that Su Chengyu—is he truly dead in Qingqiu Mausoleum?"

"Who knows? If he’s dead, that’s best. If he’s alive, it might not be a bad thing either. After all, this is our only means to control Lady Saintess at present."

The elder following behind pondered for a moment before speaking, "And what about the Second Elder..."

"No need to rush. Destroying the entire Qingqiu Mausoleum might not have been his deliberate intention. The Demonic Path forces are overwhelming; even if this unexpected individual hadn’t meddled, the items within Qingqiu Mausoleum were destined never to fall into our Luo Clan’s hands. It’s irrelevant. However, the methods of the Second Elder are indeed too radical, striking directly at the foundations," he replied.

"Great Elder, you truly remain mistrustful of the Second Elder," the disciple commented.

The hooded elder’s lips curled into a strange smile as he turned to look at the disciple, who had followed him for many years, and softly said, "Mistrust? Given the current situation of the Luo Clan, leaving aside the Second Elder, I don’t fully trust a single one of you—including the entire Elder Council and even you."

The mentioned disciple immediately fell to his knees, trembling as he spoke in panic, "I have devoted my entire life to the Luo Clan, harboring not a shred of disloyalty. I beg the Great Elder to see this truth."

"Heh."

The Great Elder of the Elder Council—a pillar of authority—did not even pause in his stride. His cold laugh lingered in the air as he continued forward, responding calmly.

"The Luo Clan teeters on the brink of life and death. Words spoken aloud matter little; what truly matters is the actions one takes. It’s not that I distrust you—it’s simply that even those who are sincerely loyal to the Luo Clan have their own thoughts and stances. Even if their ultimate goal is for the Luo Clan, it might not bring everyone to the same side of battle."

"Great Elder..."

"The Luo Clan needs both villains and heroes. Its current decline stems from having too many villains and far too few heroes. The Ancestor warned us a century ago—Xia Country’s establishment of power was inevitable, and the position of the Ancient Clans would face challenges. Yet, why is it that after another hundred years, only our Luo Clan has fallen to such depths? Isn’t this the reason? It’s unsurprising that some wish to choose sides at this moment. I understand their intentions. However..."

The Enforcement Elder, who typically spoke sparingly, now raised his head slightly, casting his gaze outside as he let out a cold laugh. "Victory belongs to kings, and defeat to fools. If you choose to align yourself, have you prepared to bear the consequences of choosing incorrectly?"

With a sudden burst, the brilliance of a sword flashed behind them.

The kneeling Luo Clan elder felt the world go dark before his divine consciousness and soul began to dissipate. By the time he realized what had happened, his elderly, gray-haired head had already fallen to the ground, lifeless without even the slightest sound.

With a wave of his hand, the Enforcement Elder seized a jade-colored space artifact. After merely glancing at it, he withdrew a specially crafted gold-inlaid jade token from within.

After verifying his suspicions, the jade token turned to dust in his hand. Then, raising his head to look out into the distance, he muttered coldly.

"Xia Country, Zhao Family... If my Luo Clan survives today’s calamity, rest assured, you will pay the price you deserve."

Meanwhile, upon cloaking his aura and returning to the Luo Clan, Su Chengyu quickly noticed that the entire atmosphere had undergone an earth-shattering change during his brief departure.

If the Luo Clan, before his departure, had displayed a semblance of being a secluded, indifferent place detached from worldly affairs, now it seemed to have entered a state of near total mobilization for war.

Every residence had its gates tightly shut, and even the protective formations around the courtyards had been activated.

Still, Su Chengyu could clearly tell that these formations were nothing more than hollow frameworks.

Within these residences, there were not even Nascent Soul-level cultivators presiding, nor did any formation have a single Golden Core-level martial artist or cultivator to uphold them.

The remaining members within the Luo residences were mostly frail elders, sickly and disabled individuals, or ordinary clan disciples devoid of cultivation talent.

The Luo Clan’s genuinely skilled younger generation was nowhere to be seen—they had obviously all been mobilized elsewhere.

"Immortal Pool," Su Chengyu murmured, his gaze turning northwest. If what Luo Zongyuan had previously told him was not false, then the core strength of the Luo Clan should have already gathered there.

To... protect Xu Nanzhi?

As this conclusion formed in Su Chengyu’s mind, even he found it ironic. The Luo Clan, having forcibly taken Xu Nanzhi, was now protecting her life.

No matter the reason behind it, the Luo Clan was undeniably doing so.

For the Luo Clan’s destruction, severing its legacy was paramount. Su Chengyu knew this, as did those who wished for the Luo Clan’s total demise.

Xu Nanzhi, as the long-sought Divine Bone successor of the Luo Clan, was naturally the cornerstone for its revival.

Be it the Demonic Path, other Ancient Clans, or even the Xia Country officials whom Su Chengyu suspected had already intervened—they might not necessarily aim to annihilate the Luo Clan outright immediately, but they would certainly not allow this bloodline inheritance to proceed smoothly.

The key to disrupting the Luo Clan’s bloodline inheritance was undoubtedly Xu Nanzhi.

Once Xu Nanzhi perished, the Luo Clan’s downfall would simply be a matter of time. Of course, this internal chaos within the Luo Clan would only accelerate the timeline.

From this perspective, Su Chengyu should have actively sought out the Luo Clan to ensure Xu Nanzhi’s safety.

But Su Chengyu knew that doing so would only make him a lamb willingly entering the tiger’s mouth.

The Luo Clan would never compromise. The more precarious the situation became, the more Xu Nanzhi could only be sacrificed for their bloodline’s continuation.

In this chaos, Su Chengyu would have no allies—not even temporary ones to share the same battlefront.

Rationally, this was how it should be. However, Su Chengyu’s identity was the problem. If he changed his identity, it might yet be possible to maneuver differently.

With his plans solidified, Su Chengyu did not linger within the Luo Clan. Controlling his sword, he flew off toward the tumultuous Immortal Pool.