Silent Until He Roars, Lu Changsheng Stuns the World!

"What? Challenging Meng Fang?" "Why would anyone challenge Meng Fang?" "He... he's Lu Changsheng, right? He entered the sect via the Heavenly Stairway over four months ago, yet he couldn't even keep his status as a seed disciple. He didn't dare return to the mountain to accept challenges, and now he wants to challenge Senior Brother Meng Fang?" "Is it possible he doesn't even know who Senior Brother Meng Fang is?" For a moment, countless outer sect disciples stared at Lu Changsheng with exceedingly bizarre expressions. That was Meng Fang! One of the Three Taboos of the entire outer sect! Who dared challenge Meng Fang? Doing so was nothing short of inviting humiliation! "Are you certain you wish to challenge Meng Fang?" The outer sect deacon's eyes widened as well. He knew Lu Changsheng, and he knew Meng Fang even better. He didn't believe Lu Changsheng had never heard of Meng Fang. After all, Lu Changsheng had been in the outer sect for over four months. Any outer disciple would know a thing or two about the Three Taboos. Yet now, Lu Changsheng actually wanted to challenge Meng Fang, one of those very Three Taboos? "Yes, I want to challenge Meng Fang. Why, is there an issue?" Lu Changsheng asked calmly. "Naturally, there is no issue. Meng Fang has not been challenged yet this month, so you are well within your rights to challenge him." "Since you insist on challenging Meng Fang, I shall register it for you." "Barring any accidents, Meng Fang will likely agree to your challenge today." The deacon began registering Lu Changsheng's challenge, then waved his hand to dispatch someone to deliver the message to Meng Fang's courtyard. Meng Fang resided in Courtyard Number Eight, which was actually not far from Lu Changsheng's Courtyard Number Twelve. However, Lu Changsheng had never met Meng Fang. There was only the first time he had unleashed his Perception Domain, when the other man seemed to have detected it. After that incident, Lu Changsheng had essentially never spread his Perception Domain over him again. In the outer sect, there were actually many places and people capable of detecting Lu Changsheng's Perception Domain. Once detected, Lu Changsheng would not continue projecting it there. He would deliberately avoid those places or people. After all, prying with a Perception Domain was, in a strict sense, practically an act of provocation. "He'll accept today? Then I'll wait here for the word." Lu Changsheng did not leave the Deacon's Office; instead, he sat cross-legged and quietly waited. At that moment, the numerous outer disciples in the Deacon's Office were somewhat astonished at the sight. Judging by Lu Changsheng's demeanor, he was truly dead set on challenging Meng Fang—it was no joke. Furthermore, the Deacon's Office had already sent someone with the news to Meng Fang. This was a monumental event! In the past three years, not a single disciple had attempted to challenge any of the outer sect's Three Taboos. For the first time in three years, an outer disciple was challenging Meng Fang, one of those Three Taboos! To the outer sect, this was earth-shattering news! "What is Lu Changsheng thinking? Four months into the sect, he couldn't even keep his seed disciple status, yet now he wants to challenge Senior Brother Meng Fang? He's completely insane!" "It truly is a bit mad. Speaking of talent, Senior Brother Meng Fang also entered the sect via the Heavenly Stairway, but he kept a low profile in the outer sect for several years before exploding into prominence, challenging his way to seed disciple status. Later, he became one of the outer sect's Three Taboos, never suffering a single defeat. How long has Lu Changsheng been here, and he already thinks he can challenge Senior Brother Meng Fang to make a name for himself?" "Senior Brother Meng Fang has even defeated a senior brother from the inner sect! What makes Lu Changsheng think he can compete?" Many outer disciples sneered, believing Lu Changsheng had grossly overestimated himself. However, a few outer disciples wore peculiar expressions. "Perhaps... there will be a miracle..." These few outer disciples exchanged glances. There was no surprise in their eyes; instead, they appeared remarkably calm, as though this was only natural. In truth, they were the ones who had witnessed Lu Changsheng defeat three inner sect senior brothers with a single slash back in Heavenly Abyss Gorge. It was just that after returning to the outer sect, Lu Changsheng had kept an exceedingly low profile without making any waves. Nor did they dare spread word of his deeds recklessly. They had even speculated earlier that Lu Changsheng's failure to return to the Northern Region Heavenly Sect within three months had simply been due to being delayed by something. They had always felt that Lu Changsheng was going to make a major move. Sure enough, he was making one now. "A miracle? There's no way there'll be a miracle!" "Is that so? Then do you dare place a wager?" "A wager it is!" In an instant, faint smiles appeared on the lips of those few outer disciples. Who would have thought that refraining from spreading word of Lu Changsheng's deeds would actually work to their advantage? Why, they practically put up their entire net worth in bets. They were going to make a massive killing! As for whether Lu Changsheng was no match for Meng Fang? They didn't believe that for a second. In fact, they were even more confident than Lu Changsheng himself. Back then, Meng Fang had indeed defeated an inner sect senior brother, but it had taken quite a grueling struggle. How could that compare to Lu Changsheng defeating three inner sect senior brothers with a single slash? Could they possibly fail to see who was stronger? This time, they were determined to turn a massive profit! Soon, the messenger from the Deacon's Office arrived at Courtyard Number Eight. Inside Courtyard Number Eight, Meng Fang was practicing a secret method. Only two years remained before he reached the ten-year limit for outer disciples. Time was running short. Meng Fang harbored immense ambition. Like the other two Taboos of the outer sect, he had long been capable of condensing Divine Gang and advancing to become an inner disciple. However, he wanted to secure the status of seed disciple the moment he entered the inner sect. Thus, he could only continuously accumulate strength while remaining in the outer sect. In secret methods and martial techniques, he had reached near-perfection. All that remained was domain. Meng Fang's domain was formidable! He had never dreamed of comprehending two domains; that was simply impossible. He only wanted to comprehend his domain to the deepest level possible. Only then would his strength elevate further. Moreover, along the way, he dabbled in a few martial conceptions. As long as he did not push those conceptions to the point of evolving into domains, there was little issue. When the time came, he could perhaps attempt to use those conceptions to condense a second form of Divine Gang. After all, evolving a domain was not the sole path to condensing Divine Gang. Evolving a domain merely guaranteed a one-hundred-percent success rate in condensing Divine Gang. In theory, even a martial conception with one percent progress could be used to condense Divine Gang—the odds were simply extremely low. For a disciple of Meng Fang's talent, who had already evolved one domain, comprehending a second conception to fifty or sixty percent progress should pose no great difficulty. At that point, he could attempt to condense two kinds of Divine Gang. If successful, having two layers of Divine Gang paired with an exceptionally profound domain would make retaining his seed disciple status all but guaranteed. The status of a seed disciple was immensely advantageous. Double rewards. Double resources. Entering the inner sect generally provided more resources, but how could that compare to the privileges of a seed disciple? "A few more missions will gather the ten thousand contribution points I need. Once I redeem them for a Dao Comprehension Pill, perhaps my domain will take another step forward." "With two years left, I'll strive to exchange for three more Dao Comprehension Pills. Then I can set about condensing Divine Gang and advancing to the inner sect!" Meng Fang had already mapped out his plan. Three more, plus the one about to be claimed, would make four Dao Comprehension Pills in total. With so many Dao Comprehension Pills, whether he focused entirely on comprehending his domain to elevate it to a brand-new level or advanced a second martial conception, the effects would be tremendous. The prerequisite was that he had to obtain that many Dao Comprehension Pills. Without the status of a seed disciple, gathering enough contribution points to exchange for so many pills would be impossible. "Meng Fang, outer disciple Lu Changsheng has formally requested to challenge you." "Do you accept the challenge or forfeit?" Suddenly, a voice rang out from outside Courtyard Number Eight. "Someone is challenging me?" Meng Fang paused slightly. As one of the outer sect's Three Taboos, no outer disciple had dared challenge him for years. Now, a disciple was actually challenging him? "Lu Changsheng? The Lu Changsheng who entered the sect via the Heavenly Stairway, gained seed disciple status, but never accepted a single challenge?" "He actually applied to challenge me?" Meng Fang furrowed his brows. A mere fledgling outer disciple who had just entered the sect dared challenge him? Meng Fang felt a wave of displeasure. These days, any free time he had was spent contemplating conceptions or his domain, or completing missions to reap double rewards. He did not want to waste time bickering and fighting with others. However, such were the outer sect's rules for challenges: Either accept, or forfeit. Meng Fang rose and walked out of the courtyard. Looking at the deacon who had brought the news, he said coldly, "I accept Lu Changsheng's challenge." "Let's go. We'll make it quick—I still need to rush off on a mission." How could Meng Fang possibly care about a mere disciple who had only just entered the sect? He would resolve it promptly, aiming to finish the entire challenge within fifteen minutes. At the Outer Sect Deacon's Office, more and more outer disciples gathered. Wang Cheng was among them. Beside him stood two women. They were gazing at Lu Changsheng sitting cross-legged on the ground, astonishment filling their eyes. "Wang Cheng, you really got lucky before. It seems Lu Changsheng truly was delayed by something and couldn't return to the sect in time, which allowed you to experience being a seed disciple for a single day." "Indeed. He has been in the outer sect for several months now, so he can't be ignorant of the outer sect's Three Taboos. Since he dares challenge Senior Brother Meng Fang, one of the Three Taboos, he must have some degree of confidence." "To enter the sect via the Heavenly Stairway, one must either possess naturally immense mental power, astonishing willpower, or an evolved domain. Previously, we all assumed Lu Changsheng was someone of unyielding willpower and tremendous mental strength. But if he dares challenge Meng Fang only four months after entering the sect, he has most likely evolved a domain." "An evolved domain... how many outer disciples waste years without ever managing to evolve a domain? Even among inner sect senior brothers, many have failed to do so." "However, if Lu Changsheng truly thinks evolving a domain is enough to defeat Senior Brother Meng Fang, he is gravely mistaken. How could an ordinary evolved domain compare to Senior Brother Meng Fang's? Who knows how far Senior Brother Meng Fang has progressed in his domain? Not all domains are equal..." Listening to his two companions discuss this, Wang Cheng's expression grew even uglier. So he had merely picked up an unearned windfall? If Lu Changsheng had returned to the sect in time, Wang Cheng, as the first person to file a challenge, would probably have suffered a miserable defeat and become the laughingstock of the entire outer sect. Wang Cheng now counted himself lucky that Lu Changsheng hadn't returned. Although he had been defeated by Zhang He, Zhang He was exceptionally strong, so losing to him was perfectly normal and invited no ridicule. "Is a domain really that easy to evolve?" "Perhaps he has simply gone mad, or thinks he can defeat Senior Brother Meng Fang using some secret method or martial technique?" Deep down, Wang Cheng felt his companions were making complete sense, yet his mouth refused to concede. "Which one is Lu Changsheng?" "I accept your challenge." At that moment, an unfamiliar voice sounded by Lu Changsheng's ears. Whoosh. Lu Changsheng opened his eyes. Meng Fang had arrived! One of the Three Taboos of the outer sect. For years, no one had dared challenge Meng Fang. And today, Lu Changsheng had broken that record. Lu Changsheng's challenge had displeased Meng Fang greatly. Out of the three taboos, Lu Changsheng hadn't challenged the other two, choosing him instead. Did he think Meng Fang was the weakest? That was utterly intolerable! Meng Fang resolved to end the fight swiftly, dispatching Lu Changsheng in a single move. "Senior Brother Meng, after you," Lu Changsheng said, rising to his feet. "Then let us head to the arena. We'll end this quickly—I still need to rush down the mountain for a mission," Meng Fang said coldly, wearing an impatient expression. Lu Changsheng naturally caught the trace of fury and disdain in his tone. Yet he didn't care in the slightest. Still thinking about running off on a mission? In a short while, Meng Fang would likely be in no mood for any mission. "As you wish." Lu Changsheng stood and walked straight toward the arena. Before long, both of them stood upon the arena stage in the martial grounds. Below, a dense crowd of outer disciples gathered. After all, a battle like this was brimming with intrigue. One was a disciple who had entered the sect via the Heavenly Stairway barely four months ago; the other was Meng Fang, one of the outer sect's Three Taboos. A clash between the two naturally drew tremendous attention. Many disciples were deeply puzzled about Lu Changsheng's strength—what gave him the nerve to challenge Meng Fang? As for Meng Fang, the outer disciples were equally curious. After all, he had not fought for several years, and many outer disciples had no clear idea how formidable he currently was. This battle, however, would lay Meng Fang's present power bare. "A newborn calf does not fear a tiger. Daring to challenge me right after joining the outer sect... I must admit, you have courage." "However, it ends here. Courage is no substitute for strength," Meng Fang stated coldly. He was a swordsman, yet he did not draw his sword; he merely rested his hand lightly upon the hilt. The moment his hand gripped the hilt— Boom! A terrifying sharpness instantly enveloped Lu Changsheng. Sword edges! Everywhere, sword edges! As though horrific sword edges pressed in from every direction. "Sword Domain!" Lu Changsheng said slowly, word by word. A Sword Domain evolved from a perfected sword intent. Naturally, sword intents were not all identical. Ten thousand individuals might comprehend ten thousand distinct sword intents. Yet regardless of the specific sword intent, all aligned with the sharpness and piercing edge of the blade. Once evolved into a Sword Domain, it became even more terrifying. Lu Changsheng's entire body stiffened. As though suppressed by the Sword Domain, he could not move a muscle. Every inch of him felt as though it were being sliced by razor-sharp swords—an utterly horrifying sensation. Below the arena, an uproar erupted among the outer disciples. "The Sword Domain! To think that after several years, we get to see Senior Brother Meng Fang's Sword Domain again!" "Senior Brother Meng Fang's Sword Domain must have grown stronger. Over the years, he has exchanged for quite a few Dao Comprehension Pills, refining his Sword Domain to a terrifying degree." "With a mere release of his Sword Domain, Lu Changsheng is completely suppressed. With only this level of strength, how did he dare challenge Senior Brother Meng Fang?" "Whatever secret methods, martial techniques, or martial conceptions he has—none of them are of any use before Senior Brother Meng Fang's Sword Domain." "I bet Senior Brother Meng Fang won't even need to draw his sword before Lu Changsheng surrenders. Otherwise, once Senior Brother Meng Fang draws his blade, Lu Changsheng will suffer terribly." The moment Meng Fang's Sword Domain appeared, the spectators gasped in marvel. Meng Fang's Sword Domain had swept across the entire outer sect back in the day. Aside from the other two Taboos, no one could withstand Meng Fang's Sword Domain. Now, Lu Changsheng was no exception. The moment Meng Fang unleashed his Sword Domain, Lu Changsheng was suppressed. This was the first time Lu Changsheng had ever been suppressed like this. "A domain? I have one too!" Lu Changsheng lifted his head, speaking slowly, word by word. "Hm?" Meng Fang suddenly sensed a breeze stirring faintly within his Sword Domain. Whoosh... The blowing wind grew stronger and stronger, eventually forming a violent tempest. The tempest rampaged within the Sword Domain, and Lu Changsheng instantly shattered the Sword Domain's suppression. "A domain?" Meng Fang narrowed his eyes slightly. In fact, he had considered this possibility. After all, anyone who could enter the sect via the Heavenly Stairway was hardly ordinary. "As expected, Lu Changsheng has evolved a domain!" "It looks like the Tempest Domain." "Lu Changsheng dared to challenge Meng Fang because he truly had something to rely on." Several disciples wore expressions of sudden realization. Yet while surprised, none of them believed Lu Changsheng could defeat Meng Fang's Sword Domain. Even among domains, vast differences existed. Meng Fang sneered as well. "Is this Tempest Domain what you're relying on?" "To evolve a domain, your comprehension must indeed be remarkable. However, if you think you can challenge me with a mere Tempest Domain, do you take the outer disciples of the Northern Region Heavenly Sect for useless trash?" As Meng Fang's words fell— Swish! The might of the Sword Domain surged violently in an instant. Faintly, streaks of sword light seemed to gleam, constantly tearing through the void and slicing into Lu Changsheng's Tempest Domain. The Tempest Domain and Sword Domain clashed head-on without any finesse. Yet in this direct confrontation, Lu Changsheng's Tempest Domain was torn open immediately. Even the tempest itself was pierced by the sword light, suddenly dimming as though it might collapse at any moment. Meng Fang's Sword Domain lived up to its reputation! Though both were domains, Lu Changsheng's Tempest Domain had not even reached ten percent progress. Clashing with Meng Fang's Sword Domain, it stood on the verge of collapse after a single exchange. Crash! At that moment, the sound of flowing water seemed to rise. From distant to near, it escalated into a booming, roaring crash. Ocean waves! Monstrous waves! Behind Lu Changsheng, towering waves rose as high as a hundred zhang, surging violently within the Sword Domain and sweeping across the area with unstoppable momentum. Every last streak of sword light was swallowed by the waves. Meng Fang cried out in shock, "Two domains? You've actually evolved two domains?!" At that moment, everyone was shaken to their core! Silent until he roars, Lu Changsheng astounded the world!