A Mind Index of One Hundred! Lu Changsheng Opens His Brain Domain and Advances to Divine Treasury!

*Boom!* Lu Changsheng felt as though he had been plunged into a tempestuous, surging river. The current was swift and fierce, soaking his robes completely. Yet he seemed to stand upon a massive boulder amidst the rushing water, one that remained utterly unshakeable no matter how violently the currents crashed against it. Lu Changsheng knew this was Sun Ming's doing. This was the advantage of a domain. Within one's domain, even after materializing into reality, the conditions inside could still be manipulated at will. Lu Changsheng sat down cross-legged on the spot. "Waves—I need towering waves a hundred zhang high!" Lu Changsheng shouted. "Very well! Here come the waves!" As Sun Ming's voice faded, the entire Ancient River churned with terrifying fury. Surge after surge of massive breakers rolled in. The billowing waves were even more magnificent and violent than the ocean waves Lu Changsheng had seen before. Without hesitation, Lu Changsheng swallowed a Dao Comprehension Pill and sank into a state of sudden enlightenment. One two-hour period, two, three... Once Lu Changsheng entered sudden enlightenment, inspiration burst forth. Remaining within the Ancient River Domain, which had been materialized into reality, did not hinder him in the slightest. *Truly... incredible.* *This young man's talent and comprehension are utterly astounding...* Sun Ming focused on maintaining the materialized Ancient River Domain. Fortunately, it did not consume much of his mind power. Because his Ancient River Domain had long been nurtured within his brain domain, unleashing it took very little effort. Even so, witnessing a top-tier genius like Lu Changsheng comprehending a domain firsthand left Sun Ming deeply shaken. This was what a peerless genius looked like! A monster, even! Just by swallowing a Dao Comprehension Pill and cultivating with the aid of a domain materialized into reality, Lu Changsheng made perceptible breakthroughs in his Ocean Wave Domain. Moreover, his progress advanced at a breathtaking pace. Sun Ming had once comprehended a domain himself in his youth. Back then, the process had been excruciatingly difficult. His advancement to the Divine Treasury Realm had been largely a stroke of good fortune, and his domain at that time had been far from formidable. Day after day slipped by. This was inside the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect, so there was no danger of disruption. In the blink of an eye, six days passed. Then came the seventh day. It was also the moment Lu Changsheng swallowed his thirteenth Dao Comprehension Pill. *Boom!* At last, Lu Changsheng's Ocean Wave Domain churned violently. Sun Ming's heart leaped at the sight. *Transformation! This must be the transformation of a domain reaching perfection!* Sun Ming marveled. Sun Ming naturally understood what it meant for a domain to undergo the transformation of perfection. After breaking through to Divine Treasury, he had placed his Ancient River Domain into his brain domain to nurture it. It had taken him a very long time of nurturing before his Ancient River Domain reached perfection and could materialize into reality. Yet nurturing a domain to perfection inside a brain domain versus cultivating it to perfection entirely by oneself were two fundamentally different matters. Finally, the Ocean Wave Domain completed its transformation. *Whoosh.* Lu Changsheng opened his eyes. A glint of sharp brilliance flashed through his gaze. "Thank you for your assistance, Elder Sun." Lu Changsheng offered a respectful salute. Although it was a transaction between them, Sun Ming had indeed done him an immense favor. Sun Ming did not dare put on airs, remarking with amazement, "In seven days and with thirteen Dao Comprehension Pills, you brought the Ocean Wave Domain to complete perfection. Such efficiency... is truly mind-boggling!" Yet Sun Ming still did not know that all five of Lu Changsheng's domains had now reached perfection; had he known, his astonishment would have been even greater. "Elder Sun flatters me," Lu Changsheng said. "This disciple holds our three-year agreement close to heart. Within three years, I will do everything in my power to find a lifespan-extending treasure for you." "This disciple will take his leave." Lu Changsheng bid Sun Ming farewell. The moment he stepped outside, he brought up his attribute panel. Host: Lu Changsheng Comprehension: 4,570 (Praised in All Directions) Mind Sword Mantra Formula: Progress 86% (Mind Sword) Ocean Wave Domain: Perfection (Untransformed) Tempest Domain: Perfection (Untransformed) Perception Domain: Perfection (Untransformed) Starry Sky Domain: Perfection (Untransformed) Waterfall Domain: Perfection (Untransformed) Looking at the string of "Perfection" statuses across the attribute panel, Lu Changsheng could not help letting a smile surface. All five domains were perfected. His original plan was complete. Now, it all depended on whether his mind index could reach one hundred. Without even returning to his courtyard, Lu Changsheng headed straight for the Mind Stele. When he arrived at the Technique Transmission Hall, he saw that the area before the Mind Stele was still packed with an ocean of people. The crowd was enormous. "Senior Brother Lu is here!" "Is Senior Brother Lu here to test his mind power?" "Hurry, clear the way! Senior Brother Lu has arrived!" "Make way, quickly!" The moment the disciples in the Technique Transmission Hall saw Lu Changsheng, the hall buzzed with excitement. It had to be said that Lu Changsheng currently enjoyed immense prestige among the disciples of the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect. This was especially true for the Divine Gang Realm disciples. In truth, all of them had received Lu Changsheng's grace. After all, Lu Changsheng was a trailblazer for the martial path who had granted hope to ordinary Divine Gang Realm practitioners like them. Though that path remained arduous, it was a tangible hope nonetheless. Consequently, Lu Changsheng commanded the deepest respect of the sect's disciples. "Thank you, everyone." Seeing the sea of disciples part to form a path, Lu Changsheng greeted them with a warm smile. Step by step, he walked up to the Mind Stele. This time, Lu Changsheng could no longer maintain his usual composure. All five of his domains were perfected. According to his calculations, his mind power should be sufficient to reach an index of one hundred. Even so, before seeing the result, Lu Changsheng could not say for certain. "Let us begin." Lu Changsheng took a deep breath, released his mind power, and enveloped the Mind Stele. *Boom!* The Mind Stele shook violently. At the same time, it burst with a dazzling golden radiance. Yes, golden light—no longer white. The disciples familiar with the Mind Stele broke into an uproar. "What? Golden light?!" "There is only one reason the Mind Stele radiates golden light—the mind index has reached one hundred! This is unbelievable!" "Incredible, this is simply incredible! What was Senior Brother Lu's mind index last time? Seventy-eight, wasn't it? And now it has leapt straight to one hundred?!" As the golden light around the stele settled, countless gazes locked onto the surface of the monument. Sure enough, at the very peak of the Mind Stele, the large inscription reading "Index: 100" shone brilliantly. The golden radiance was striking and impossible to miss. In an instant, the entire Technique Transmission Hall was thoroughly shaken. "One hundred! It really is an index of one hundred!" "Senior Brother Lu's mind index has reached one hundred—does that mean he is about to advance to Divine Treasury?" "Unbelievable... is our Ancient Region Heavenly Sect about to produce another true disciple?" "Once Senior Brother Lu steps into Divine Treasury, he certainly won't be an ordinary true disciple. Don't forget how many domains he has comprehended!" Countless eyes fixed upon Lu Changsheng. "Congratulations, Senior Brother Lu, on achieving your heart's desire!" The disciples spoke in unison, offering their congratulations. This was indeed a momentous occasion. From Divine Gang to Divine Treasury seemed like a difference of only a single realm. In reality, they were worlds apart! Some even said that the Divine Treasury Realm was the true first step of the martial path! Only by opening the brain domain and entering Divine Treasury could one truly open the gate to the martial Dao! Lu Changsheng drew a deep breath, calming his surging emotions. He cupped his hands to the gathered disciples and quickly walked out of the Technique Transmission Hall. *On the Mind Stele, my mind index reached one hundred. However, that doesn't mean my mind power is limited to only one hundred; the stele simply caps out at one hundred.* *As for anything beyond one hundred, it is meaningless for a Divine Treasury martial artist. Once the brain domain is opened, mind power grows naturally anyway, so measuring past one hundred serves little purpose.* If each domain added roughly fifteen points to the index, Lu Changsheng estimated his mind power was likely around an index of one hundred and eight. Whether it was one hundred or one hundred and eight, the result was the same. Either was a one-hundred-percent guarantee of being able to breach the brain domain. As for how to open it... Lu Changsheng had long committed the method to memory. Opening the brain domain and advancing to Divine Treasury required absolute quiet. After a moment's thought, Lu Changsheng headed straight for the cultivation rooms. The Ancient Region Heavenly Sect had dedicated cultivation facilities. The secluded chambers within were completely peaceful. No one would come to disturb him. Arriving at the cultivation quarters, Lu Changsheng requested a spacious quiet room. Sitting cross-legged inside, scenes from his past flashed through his mind. From an apprentice at Miaoshou Garden to standing now before the gates of Divine Treasury. It felt as though all he needed was a gentle push to throw those gates wide open. Even Lu Changsheng found it difficult to remain entirely calm. *Once the brain domain opens, one is mortal no more!* A phrase crossed Lu Changsheng's mind. Whether one acknowledged it or not, opening the brain domain set a martial artist entirely apart from ordinary mortals. After all, opening the brain domain shattered the shackles of mortality and extended one's lifespan. It made one equivalent to a Qi refiner Immortal Master of the immortal path. There was a fundamental difference between them and mortals! The martial path originated from the mundane. Yet the martial path could also transcend the mundane! And that transcendence began with the opening of the brain domain! Lu Changsheng closed his eyes. He focused all his mind power. Strangely enough, Lu Changsheng had utilized his mind power many times before. Yet he had never experienced a sensation like this. Once he gathered his mind power, he could distinctly sense what felt like a gate deep within his mind. Pushing this gate open would unlock his brain domain. *No wonder mind power must reach an index of one hundred to open the brain domain.* *Only when the mind index reaches one hundred can one even perceive the location of the brain domain.* Lu Changsheng finally understood why everyone strove so desperately to elevate their mind power. Even if one reached an index of ninety-nine, failing to hit one hundred meant being forever unable to open the brain domain. Without that threshold, one could not even see where the brain domain lay. Now, Lu Changsheng had seen it. Marshalling his mind power, he slammed it ruthlessly against that gate in his mind. *Boom!* His mind power blasted the gate wide open in an instant. A vast expanse unfurled before Lu Changsheng's perception. His consciousness entered a pitch-black space. It was empty and devoid of anything. "Light..." With a single thought from Lu Changsheng, light filled the darkness, illuminating everything. "Saber." "Sword." "Flames." "Frost." "Ocean..." Lu Changsheng experimented with various concepts inside his brain domain, thoroughly enjoying himself. After these trials, Lu Changsheng was virtually certain: Within his brain domain, he was omnipotent! Yes, omnipotent. Whatever he wished for would manifest in the brain domain. Even a person could be created. If he imagined a person, that person would appear right before him... Of course, all of it was illusory. The brain domain was essentially one's personal spiritual space. And what was the nature of the mind? It was virtually boundless. Even the vast expanse of the cosmos was nothing more than a single thought in the mind. However, when Lu Changsheng measured the size of his brain domain, he found it spanned only one li. This was the baseline for someone who had just broken through to the Divine Treasury Realm. The standard configuration. Essentially every martial artist who stepped into Divine Treasury started with a brain domain of one li. Over time, as more domains were nurtured inside the brain domain, the space would continue to expand. A Divine Treasury practitioner's entire power lay in the domains nurtured within their brain domain. With that in mind, Lu Changsheng hesitated no longer. He began placing his domains into the brain domain to nurture them. "Perception Domain!" Lu Changsheng ushered the Perception Domain into his brain domain. *Rumble!* The brain domain shook violently and rapidly expanded. It reached two li across. Lu Changsheng mused thoughtfully. It seemed placing a domain into the brain domain expanded the space by one li. Without delay, Lu Changsheng placed the Tempest Domain, Ocean Wave Domain, Starry Sky Domain, and Waterfall Domain into his brain domain one by one. A total of five domains steadily widened his brain domain. Two li, three li, four li, five li, six li! Ultimately, all five domains rested inside. Lu Changsheng's brain domain had become a space measuring six li in diameter. *A brain domain six li across...* Lu Changsheng did not yet fully understand the exact functions of this space, nor did he know what benefits further expansion would bring. Yet he soon experienced the immediate advantages of its growth. Lu Changsheng felt his mind power surging exponentially. Mind power aside, more importantly, his spiritual energy was also skyrocketing. With his spiritual energy surging, the might of Lu Changsheng's Mind Sword grew correspondingly stronger. *Can the Mind Sword also be placed into the brain domain to be nurtured?* A thought crossed Lu Changsheng's mind. It was a bold notion. Yet after a brief consideration, Lu Changsheng decided to give it a try. With a flick of his intent, he moved the Mind Sword toward his brain domain. *Boom.* His brain domain trembled slightly. This was normal. Anything brought into the brain domain caused a mild vibration. Lu Changsheng was pleasantly surprised. The Mind Sword could indeed enter the brain domain. *Wait, I can feel the Mind Sword advancing rapidly...* Stirred, Lu Changsheng fixed his attention on the Mind Sword. Originally, the progress of the Mind Sword had been at 86%, which was already quite high. Yet now that it had entered the brain domain, bolstered by the mysterious power within, its progress began to climb swiftly. 88%, 90%, 92%, 95%, 98%... *Rumble!* The brain domain shook once more. In a brief span, the Mind Sword's progress surged straight to 100%. This meant the Mind Sword had begun its transformation! Lu Changsheng's Mind Sword originated from the Mind Sword Sect, and he had later merged it with the Nine-Word Mantra Secret Method. Therefore, although the current Mind Sword had undergone modifications, its essence was not fundamentally different from that of the Mind Sword Sect. It could still undergo transformation. Sure enough, the Mind Sword within Lu Changsheng's brain domain began to evolve. The originally white blade gradually took on a jade hue. It became a translucent, crystalline jade color, appearing exquisitely refined and breathtakingly beautiful. Yet Lu Changsheng was well aware of the terrifying power contained within this jade sword. As the Mind Sword transformed, Lu Changsheng made an astonishing discovery: his brain domain was expanding once again. From its previous span of six li, it swiftly stretched out to seven li. *A seven-li brain domain!* Lu Changsheng was taken aback. He knew very well that the brain domain could not be expanded on a whim. Many things could not even be brought into the brain domain. Even if an object could enter, it would not necessarily cause the space to grow. An expansion signified that the object was intimately linked to the brain domain, mutually reinforcing it—just like domains and the brain domain did. Could the Mind Sword operate on the same principle? *Could the Mind Sword also materialize from illusory to real?* A startling notion crossed Lu Changsheng's mind. He waited quietly for the Mind Sword's transformation to finish. The process took a full two-hour period. At last, the Mind Sword completed its evolution, turning completely from white into jade. "This is..." Lu Changsheng gently sensed the jade Mind Sword. In an instant, understanding dawned on him, and he grasped the properties of the jade Mind Sword. *The jade Mind Sword can also materialize into reality!* *Moreover, compared to the white Mind Sword, not only has its spiritual attack power surged, but once materialized, it can shatter all illusions!* *No illusion will ever deceive me again with this jade Mind Sword in hand.* A sharp light gleamed in Lu Changsheng's eyes. Dispelling illusions! Such an ability was exceedingly powerful and practical. This was the Ancient Region, after all. Beyond martial artists, there were demons and Qi refiners. Those demons possessed far more than brute physical strength and demonization. Certain demons commanded bizarre and unfathomable abilities, such as bewitchment, phantasms, shape-shifting, and more. The same applied to Qi refiners. Immortal path Qi refiners also had spells targeted at the mind, the most common being illusory arts. Their various illusions were vast and varied, capable of blurring the line between falsehood and reality. Illusion arrays built on such arts were even more terrifying, capable of keeping an entire mortal city trapped inside without the inhabitants ever realizing it. Not to mention, the Mind Sword's direct spiritual offensive power had also exploded. When unleashed, it could even shake the spirit of a Divine Treasury expert! *Right, I wonder what changes will occur when the Perception Domain materializes into reality?* Lu Changsheng was curious about the Perception Domain. It was an auxiliary domain. Now that it was perfected and housed within the brain domain, it did not even require prolonged nurturing—it could materialize straight into reality. As long as a domain reached perfection and entered the brain domain, the brain domain could support its materialization. "Let's test it." With a thought, Lu Changsheng unleashed the Perception Domain, filling the entire cultivation room. "Materialize!" Lu Changsheng uttered softly. The Perception Domain rapidly shifted. From illusory to real! Moreover, unlike before when Lu Changsheng had forcibly materialized it using his mind power, this materialization was sustained by his brain domain. The power within the brain domain was virtually inexhaustible. Theoretically, the larger the brain domain, the greater its power. Lu Changsheng's brain domain now spanned a full seven li in diameter! Supporting the materialization of a single Perception Domain with such a massive brain domain was effortlessly simple. On the surface, the Perception Domain looked no different from before. However, after sensing it briefly within his brain domain, insight struck, and Lu Changsheng received information regarding the domain's new properties. Within his brain domain, Lu Changsheng was omnipotent. Nothing within held any secrets from him. Naturally, he understood the enhanced capabilities of the Perception Domain. "Once the Perception Domain materializes into reality, not only can it perceive everything in the outside world as before, but it can also shield against others' perception." "As long as I stand within the Perception Domain, unless someone forcibly breaches it, no one can pry into what happens inside." Lu Changsheng's eyes lit up. This was remarkably useful. Next, Lu Changsheng tested his other domains one by one. They were offensive domains, and their offensive power was naturally formidable. In particular, his fused domain would be truly terrifying once materialized. This time, Lu Changsheng's fused domain no longer suffered from any shortcomings. His vast brain domain was more than sufficient to sustain prolonged combat. "Divine Treasury..." Lu Changsheng murmured softly. He had now become a Divine Treasury practitioner. He truly understood why it was said that all beneath Divine Treasury were mere ants. It was not arrogance on the part of Divine Treasury practitioners, but an objective truth. Furthermore, with his brain domain opened, its mysterious power was subtly refining Lu Changsheng's body bit by bit. To be precise, it was extending his lifespan. Reaching Divine Treasury added a full hundred years to one's life! To someone as young as Lu Changsheng, whether his lifespan grew by fifty or a hundred years made little practical difference right now. "Moving from Divine Gang to Divine Treasury is truly like a carp leaping the dragon gate." "This is an elevation of life, a fundamental transformation of existence." Lu Changsheng murmured to himself, quietly savoring the profound wonders of the Divine Treasury Realm. He knew that after today, he was no longer an ordinary mortal. He was an exalted Divine Treasury expert! Lu Changsheng rose and exited the cultivation room. Beyond Divine Treasury, Lu Changsheng did not know how to proceed with his cultivation. That was a secret heritage of every sect! Only true disciples were permitted to learn it. Methods above the Divine Treasury Realm could not be imparted to anyone other than true disciples! Even an elder who broke through to Divine Treasury required the sect's official confirmation before receiving those techniques. Lu Changsheng headed straight for the Inner Sect Affairs Hall. He needed to register his advancement to true disciple first before he would have the authority to select martial arts at the Technique Transmission Hall and learn about cultivation beyond Divine Treasury. Before long, Lu Changsheng arrived at the Inner Sect Affairs Hall. People bustled about; many inner sect disciples were present. In truth, Lu Changsheng had not visited the inner sect for a long time. Yet the moment he appeared, the inner disciples spotted him immediately. "It's Senior Brother Lu!" "Senior Brother Lu has finally returned to the inner sect!" "Senior Brother Lu hasn't visited the inner sect in ages." "Judging by his heading, he's going to the Affairs Hall. But what business could he have there?" "Wait! Word spread earlier that Senior Brother Lu's mind index reached one hundred. Could it be..." Many disciples were puzzled. The Affairs Hall held no particularly high status. It usually managed the mundane, trivial chores of the inner sect. Rarely did disciples actively seek it out. A daring thought suddenly arose in the minds of several disciples. A mind index of one hundred! That alone was shocking enough. Yet what was truly staggering was not the number itself, but the significance behind an index of one hundred. It meant Lu Changsheng could open his brain domain and advance to Divine Treasury at any moment! And now, Lu Changsheng had come to the Affairs Hall. Only the Affairs Hall could update disciple statuses and process the paperwork for promotion to true disciple. Lu Changsheng walked directly up to the elder presiding over the Affairs Hall. "Elder, disciple Lu Changsheng has advanced to the Divine Treasury Realm and has come to complete the procedures for becoming a true disciple!" Lu Changsheng bowed slightly with cupped hands. The moment his words fell, the Affairs Hall elder froze. The entire Inner Sect Affairs Hall fell dead silent in an instant.