Lu Ren didn't actually mind much, although he harbored thoughts of pinning the Jade Emperor and Tathagata to the ground, together they really did pose quite a challenge.

Now observing the two, they seemed to be growing younger by the day, even their cultivation had reached the Post-Heaven Immortal Realm, and they were no ordinary post-Heaven Immortal Realm cultivators. If they were to make a move, with his nearing Celestial Immortal Extreme Realm strength, it wouldn't be impossible to take them down, but he feared they might unleash some of their hidden skills.

The thought of being unexpectedly defeated would not be ideal.

While his mind raced with thoughts, Lu Ren managed to calm himself, merely stopping in his tracks and watching as the Jade Emperor and Tathagata quickly disappeared from his line of sight, soon to vanish from his Superdimensional Perception range.

He couldn't help but click his tongue, shaking his head slightly: "Apparently, these two really don't favor me!"

Having said that, he turned to look at the leisurely standing Queen Mother of the West, sighing: "It's the Queen Mother who understands; just look at them, destined for mediocrity despite one being called the Jade Emperor and the other Tathagata."

Seeing Lu Ren's rather pretentious manner, the Queen Mother, suppressing her own ridicule within, chuckled: "You've surely seen the comedy of my two senior brothers."

Lu Ren remained quite courteous, as this Queen Mother had left her legacy among the Huaxia Human Race, and such was the regard Lu Ren extended towards her.

He even carried a sense of admiration; after all, she had set aside all worldly possessions, and the machinations of the present world hadn't touched her core, unlike the Jade Emperor and Tathagata, who emerged from unknown realms to raise cries of slaughter against the Human Race, treating them like livestock.

Such a stance could only breed enmity with Lu Ren, as their perspectives inherently conflict.

Lu Ren gently shook his head: "Sooner or later, there will be a battle, but who will win in the end, it's hard to predict."

The Queen Mother displayed a hint of peculiar emotion, implying something unspoken: "You seem quite confident."

"Does my friend not seem to hold me in high regard?"

The Queen Mother shook her head with a smile: "You are a variable, and also a point of flourishing within the Qi of the Human Race. Although the Huaxia Human Race has accumulated over many years, having elicited someone like you under pressure, achieving Golden Immortal status may require a long time to grasp such an opportunity."

Lu Ren raised his eyebrow but did not dispute, however, inwardly he muttered a response: If I didn't lack a system, I might genuinely believe myself to be the child of Qi fostered by the Huaxia Human Race, but unfortunately, I am not...

For the current phase of the Human Race, the one with the most potential fate is a young man named Chen Zian, though not as prodigious as Xu Que, who reached True Immortal Realm at 18.

Yet Lu Ren saw clearly before stepping onto the Path of Success that Chen Zian's fate was gradually coalescing and shining through, despite often losing more than winning across each realm. But bolstered by a vitality surpassing Little Qiang, as his realm deepened, hidden strength gradually unleashed.

As such, this new generation has support from elders like Zhang Tongxuan and Ji Quanzhen, despite Lu Ren's variable absence, the Human Race remains unstoppable in entering the next golden era of prosperity.

Helping shield the young Huaxia Human Race members causes him no issues; after all, he rose from obscurity, progressing rapidly in cultivation, achieving dominance with rare speed. In just a millennium he stands a half-step from reaching the Celestial Immortal Extreme Realm.

Given this astonishing cultivation pace, if Lu Ren weren't already powerful with support from Heaven-Opening Artifacts, few could rival him in this realm.

Even against Celestial Immortal Extreme Realm opponents, Lu Ren dares to face them ax in hand, the outcome unknown until it's tested.

Having exchanged words with the Queen Mother, she bid farewell, intending to catch up with the Jade Emperor and Tathagata, which Lu Ren cheerfully obliged.

Gazing at the Queen Mother's swiftly disappearing figure, Lu Ren's smile gradually vanished as he resumed his calm demeanor.

Despite his amiable chat with the Queen Mother, ultimately there is bound to be a confrontation with her.

After all, she too belongs to the Supreme Taoist Lineage, although not very aligned with the Jade Emperor and Tathagata, retaining her aloofness, the lineage can't be ignored, symbolizing a unified stance.

Just as he moved a step forward, Lu Ren suddenly paused, shifting his sight towards the nearby void, his expression indifferent: "After watching and listening, esteemed guests, do you intend to stay for a meal?"

He heard the calm void stir slightly, sending forth an invisible ripple, allowing several figures to silently appear around Lu Ren, encircling him.

All four donned black clothes and masks, even employing Magical Techniques to hide their identities.

Their Qi was mighty, all were Post-Heaven Immortal Realm experts, interconnected by a Cultivation Technique allowing them to link energy, enabling a singular Exotic Technique.

"Friend, further ahead the road is lengthy, perilous without replenishment. Should any variance occur, one's soul would dissipate, better to halt here, live freely within that cavern and enjoy life."

A voice resonated, thick and resonant: "Simply hand over ninety-nine percent of your accumulation, I shall spare your life. Whether you continue forward or settle temporarily, none of us shall prevent you, how about it?"

Given the imposing Qi Lu Ren exuded at Post-Heaven Immortal Realm, if not for their skill and audacity, they might never have attempted this plan. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

"A group of concealers..." Upon speaking, Lu Ren's brow twitched, eyes revealing delight, he laughed: "Ah, turns out you all are stationed Tribulation Cultivators, I had wondered which nemesis existed on this Path of Success that had my brain nearly fried and nothing came to mind."

Seeing Lu Ren composed, even laughing out loud, the four couldn't help exchanging skeptical glances.

If he's behaving this way, there must be some trump card up his sleeve. But again without fallback measures, how could anyone survive on this Path of Success?

These four Tribulation Cultivators, despite their cruel profession, discern situations well. Dialogue, if possible, to avoid violence unless deciding swiftly, aiming with overwhelming force to settle matters quickly lest facing an explosive backlash from the Celestial Immortal competitor willing to risk life for retribution.

"Friend, we are reasonable, just hand over your accumulation, everything resolves, or else..."

(Status has been off lately, adjusting for now, here's a chapter, thanks everyone!)