Urban's Fury: The War Dragon God-Chapter 1321: Sounds of Alarm and the Cry of Cranes

"Have you heard?"

"Heard what?"

"The Lu Family has rebelled."

Outside the villa, the star-studded courtyard houses no less than three thousand sword cultivators, but those belonging to the Lin Family do not comprise the majority.

After the Third Elder transferred over three hundred Lin Family sword cultivators from the outer sect, the remaining Lin Family disciples were even fewer than those of other surnames.

The Sixth Elder overseeing the outer sect covertly ordered Lin Family disciples to be on guard, ready to respond to emergencies, and kept silent about it with other outer sect disciples, not revealing even the least bit of information.

Yet such a massive mobilization cannot be concealed.

Moreover, how could Li Feng pass up such an opportunity without secretly stirring things up?

Just as hundreds dispatched by the Lin Family headed for the helipad, Li Feng turned around and disguised himself to go to the outer sect, the two places not far apart, just separated by a mountain, and the Third Elder had arranged manpower nearby to handle the scene.

The news couldn't possibly get out temporarily; one could say the Third Elder's response was timely, yet he underestimated one thing.

The whole affair still has a hidden hand manipulating it.

"What, the Lu Family turned traitor, is it true?"

Within the courtyard, all the sword cultivators were dumbfounded; in the domain of Divine Sword Manor, any slight unrest can be sensed.

The manor has a population of less than twenty thousand combined, and these people have lived together for tens or hundreds of years; they may not all be related, but they are sharply aware of the ins and outs.

The Lu Family is the foremost non-native family in the villa, boasting hundreds of direct members, with Lu Yun being the outer sect's Great Elder who specializes in teaching skills, having dealings with numerous outer sect disciples.

"Indeed, isn't the Lu Family allied with the Lin Family by marriage, and isn't the Lu Family deeply rooted with a significant status in the villa, how could they turn traitor?"

"Hmm, precisely because of this, the Lu Family feels compelled to betray."

"Oh?"

The people around turned to look.

"Think about it, the Lu Family has people and status now, ranking only below the Lin Family in the villa; furthermore, the Lu Family has long held key positions and has a wide circle of friends."

"In contrast, the Family Head Lin Dong is distant, out of touch, naturally leading many non-native Guest Elders within the villa to rally under the Lu Family's banner, ironically bolstering the Lu Family's influence."

"But remember, our villa bears the Lin name; we are different from other sects; we are all Lin Family members, understand?"

Those around pondered deeply, knowing that none visiting for cultivation are fools, even if seldom engaging in conspiracy theories, some matters can be easily reasoned out.

A very simple truth.

The Lin Family is the Lin Family of the Lin clan; others of different surnames are dependent on the Lin Family; if in ancient times, it would be the Lin Family as the lord, they as the servant.

Nowadays, this master-servant relationship might not be so overt but still exists in reality.

The Lin Family is the Lin Family of the Lin clan; others with different surnames can depend on them, but attempting to usurp their position touches the Lin Family's bottom line and reversed scale.

"Hiss, so the Lu Family was forced to turn traitor, and the Family Head plans to punish the Lu Family?"

"But, isn't the Family Head gone to Kunlun?"

"Heh, you really are naive; the Family Head naturally can't take such dirty matters upon himself; the Kunlun Sword duel coincidentally falls at the same time, and after he departed, someone autonomously decides to take action against the Lu Family."

"Once the Lu Family is dealt with, the Family Head returns to clean up the mess; it appears he's kept in the dark, but do you truly think that's the case?"

"Without the Family Head's consent, who would dare move against the deeply-rooted Lu Family?"

"Seems that Lu Ziyou next door is with the Lu Family."

"The Lu Family is finished; do you think Lu Ziyou will be spared? The Lin Family members have already covertly taken action."

Rumors spread quickly and with astonishing speed within the outer sect, after all, the Lu Family's rebellion and the Lin Family's plan to eliminate them is a truly shocking affair.

It's a signal of impending upheaval.

"Lin Family, too much bullying, what relationship do I, Zhuang Zizai, have with the Lu Family, why do you arrest me?"

A loud shout rang through the outer sect.

Soon after, several Lin Family disciples were caught off guard and attacked.

"Fellow disciples with different surnames, how long will you stand by and watch the commotion; the Lin Family isn't just planning to eliminate a single Lu Family, they are planning to round up all non-native surnames."

"If we don't resist, we will become fish on the Lin Family's chopping board, subject to their mercy."

Li Feng knocked down a few people, then turned and dove into a courtyard, stirring things up again; he had been here for a month and was already familiar with the Lin clan's internal affairs.

In the outer sect of the Lin Family, disciples with different surnames are numerous, at least taking up more than half, while Lin Family disciples are at a disadvantage but have more resources.

Unless exceptionally talented, disciples with different surnames find it difficult to activate the Divine Acupoint and enter the inner sect; yet Lin Family disciples have a much higher entry rate to the inner sect.

Thus, while the outer sect has mostly non-native disciples, the inner sect has seventy to eighty percent Lin Family members; furthermore, the Lin Family occupies most positions and holds power firmly.

This is also how the Lin Family controls the family.

Normally, the Lin Family is deeply entrenched, but there are internal conflicts.

For example, the unfair treatment towards non-native and Lin Family disciples, with Lin Family disciples taking more, occupying more, leaving non-native disciples easily oppressed without backing.

On normal days, people put up with it, with no one leading a revolt.

But today is different; the Lu Family rebels, the Lin Family plans to clean up the non-native surnames.

These bits of news continuously bombard the outer sect disciples, making many feel bewildered, while those raising their voices inevitably lead to followers.

Non-native disciples being bullied is not a day or two thing, with grievances long accumulated.

"Fight with the Lin Family, I've had enough of this goddam service."

"Why should Lin Family disciples have more cultivation resources, showing off and stepping over us?"

"I've had enough."

One person stands up, more will follow.

Especially since the villa has one major problem, which is the issue of marriage. The Lin Family holds a majority of female resources, not just they're married, but for others of different surnames, marriage is exceedingly difficult.

Because females are less than a third of males, for others from different surnames, continuing the family line becomes extremely hard.

Although this problem seemingly has no direct connection with today's riot.

But it's a deep-seated issue because procreating is a natural instinct for every man, even though they pursue cultivation and longevity.

Seeing the Lin Family enjoying beauties while they must practice bitterly stirs discontent.

"Surely long premeditated."

The Sixth Elder stationed in the outer sect naturally heard this maliciously intended shout, long believing the Lu Family had premeditated and had no mercy in action.

"Anyone who dares to resist, take them down immediately; if still unyielding."

"Kill without pardon."

The Sixth Elder said menacingly.

"Yes!"

Having been briefed on the Lu Family's rebellion and premeditated intentions to usurp the Lin Family position, these Lin Family disciples are united against them.

The Lin Family is theirs.

Daring to rebel against them, what more is there to say?

Instantly, the prepared Lin Family sword cultivators surged forth.

"Everyone immediately kneel, otherwise considered treasonous, kill without pardon."