The eight family heads, along with their twenty or so followers, began approaching the Blood House.

Just like Quan Rui felt earlier, the closer they got, the stronger the scent of blood and the greater the pressure!

In everyone’s eyes, and even on their faces, there was a reflection of red light, unavoidably stirring a violent emotion!

Already, five of the family heads were starting to sweat!

Bear in mind, Quan Rui and the others only started sweating profusely after going through the passageway, but these individuals began soaking before even entering—clearly illustrating the stark difference between grandmasters and those who are not!

The three who weren’t sweating included the Martial Arts Family member, the recently-promoted grandmaster Xue Changzhi, and the Zhang Family Head, a former military man who had great resistance to this kind of battle atmosphere.

There was one more.

The most mysterious one who kept saying he was losing face—the Duanmu Family Head.

This scene made the other family heads turn their eyes slightly; the Duanmu Family, already enshrined in mystery, now seemed even more enigmatic!

After walking a bit further, they were now less than ten meters away from the passage!

However, they were already soaked through.

The chubby Sun Family Head was leaving footprints with each step, all from sweat!

As for the followers, some were already falling behind!

If it weren’t for prior arrangements telling them to stop if they couldn’t endure, surely someone would have ended up wetting themselves for fear of dropping behind!

"Okay, let’s begin." Lu Kongshen inhaled deeply against the pressure and spoke.

The family heads nodded, each taking a small box from their pockets.

Wind oil!

Yes, this was Lu Kongshen’s idea!

Although time was short, he couldn’t research thoroughly, but he realized one thing—blood scent!

The blood scent itself has the effect of provoking various emotions, so at this moment, this overwhelming blood scent is the best carrier and medium for battle spirit!

So, he had everyone prepare wind oil to neutralize the blood scent and reduce the pressure!

The reason for using it now is to avoid weakening effects if used too early!

Some may ask why not just hold their breath?

Sure, holding your breath keeps you from smelling the blood scent!

But let’s not talk about how long one can hold their breath. Simply put, we all know that in oxygen-deprivation, emotions easily become explosive!

It’s easy to risk loss while trying to gain!

As for gas masks—don’t even mention them!

That would be even more humiliating!

The family heads applied wind oil below their noses, and on their temples.

The strong smell refreshed their minds and the pressure became much lighter!

"Sunglasses!" Lu Kongshen then said.

Everyone pulled out sunglasses and put them on.

This wasn’t for style; much like the wind oil, it was a form of protection!

Wind oil diluted the blood scent, sunglasses diminished the red color in their eyes!

When these two sensations were dampened, they felt much more relaxed!

Indeed!

Once the two items were used, it was evident that everyone’s expressions eased considerably!

Clearly, it worked!

"Let’s go! Strike while the iron is hot!" Lu Kongshen dared not delay and quickly spoke.

Xue Changzhi nodded and was the first to enter the passage.

Next, everyone followed suit.

Finally, the Zhang Family Head brought up the rear!

This was the third magic treasure of Lu Kongshen!

With one leading and one bringing up the rear, the attention of the ten thousand Iron Cavalry was bound to focus mainly on these two!

After all, vision is the most direct way of conveying battle spirit!

This was Lu Kongshen’s plan!

It worked quite well!

Their pace wasn’t slow!

They were much more comfortable, yet on the stage, Quan Rui was almost grinding his teeth to pieces: "Motherfucker! Fuck! Damn it! Son of a bitch! Hell!"

He cursed loudly, seemingly wanting to cycle through all of the world’s curses!

He felt incredibly frustrated!

When he came over, there was no such protection?!

Wind oil? Ink stains? Someone leading the way?!

He endured all the pressure!

Even got ridiculed by Lu Xiaobu!

But now, when he wanted to watch the spectacle, you pulled these tricks?!

What does he count for?!

A guinea pig?!

An unwanted child?!

Damn it! Damn it!

...

Lu Kongshen trudged on ahead!

However, as they moved deeper, the wind oil applied relentlessly was losing its effect!

In fact, the wind oil mixed with the increasingly potent blood scent made him feel nauseated!

And with that, the battle spirit felt even more intense!

He felt as if he couldn’t lift his head!

Lu Xiaobu, you are too ruthless! Too ruthless!

Lu Kongshen grumbled constantly in his heart!

He tried to use this to divert his attention! 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

But it was of no use; instead, the pressure grew heavier!

To the extent that his knees almost gave in!

He couldn’t kneel!

Otherwise, he’d be utterly humiliated!

Just then, he suddenly noticed the lead sheep, Xue Changzhi, incredibly relaxed!

Huh?!

Lu Kongshen frowned!

What’s going on?!

Even if Xue Changzhi is a grandmaster, shouldn’t he face the most pressure up front?!

Why was he so relaxed?!

Even more relaxed than outside, before entering?!

What’s going on?!

Suddenly, he seemed to hear something!

Xue Changzhi’s voice!

He listened carefully amid the pressure!

"Lu Xiaobu is my son-in-law! Lu Xiaobu is my son-in-law! Family! Family! Xue Lin, Linlin, you know her? My daughter!"

Xue Changzhi kept chanting the words!

Lu Kongshen’s mouth twitched—was this, taking advantage of connections?

Yet, it seemed to actually help!

How about giving it a try?

Rather humiliating though!

He hesitated, rolled his eyes, and gritted his teeth!

Finally, he chose to chant instead of kneeling!

"Lu Xiaobu is my partner, Lu Xiaobu is my partner."

Lu Kongshen chanted twice!

No effect!

It didn’t work?!

But, he had no daughter!

Couldn’t conjure one to marry off to Lu Xiaobu!

Finally, he thought it over!

And recalled a phrase he often heard!

Yes, let’s try this!

He risked it all!

If not, he really might kneel!

"Young Master Bu, may your reign be everlasting, unify Jianghu!"

Lu Kongshen chanted.

Just the first time, instantly, he felt it—the pressure subsided!

The feeling was unequivocal!

Wow! It worked!

Lu Kongshen was suddenly overcome with excitement!

Keep going! Keep going!

"Young Master Bu, may your reign be everlasting, unify Jianghu!"

"Young Master Bu, may your reign be everlasting, unify Jianghu!"

Lu Kongshen chanted repeatedly, and the pressure began to noticeably diminish!

And his behavior was soon heard by others!

Not surprisingly, things were about to take a decidedly strange turn!