A Display of Terrifying Comprehension: Grasping Seven Fusion Domains, the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect Shaken!

Within the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect, Lu Changsheng snapped his eyes open. "All three Boundary Suppressing Stones have been completely refined." "Currently, a total of four Boundary Suppressing Stones have been integrated into my brain domain." "I wonder how long it will take for my brain domain to nurture a domain to perfection now?" With a thought, Lu Changsheng immediately focused his consciousness upon the domain currently being nurtured. Within his brain domain, nothing remained hidden from him. "Four Boundary Suppressing Stones have made the brain domain incomparably stable. Nurturing a domain to perfection now takes only ten days?" Lu Changsheng felt a surge of joy. Ten days! The improvement this time was tremendous. Previously, nurturing a domain to perfection had required twenty-five days. Now, it took a mere ten days. In a single month, he could nurture three domains; in a year, he could nurture thirty-six. Such efficiency was simply terrifying! Calculating at the rate of one domain expanding the brain domain by one li, Lu Changsheng currently possessed a forty-one-li brain domain. Even if he never obtained another curiosity to expand his brain domain and merely comprehended and nurtured domains, in less than two years he would be able to expand his brain domain to one hundred li, standing before the threshold of the Dao Foundation. Such cultivation speed far outstripped any Divine Treasury cultivator! "The ten-day nurturing period can even be shortened further. If I can refine a fifth, sixth, seventh, or more Boundary Suppressing Stones, the brain domain's nurturing efficiency will likely continue to rise. Eight days, five days, three days, or perhaps even a single day might be possible." A smile appeared on Lu Changsheng's face. "There is no need to search for curiosities now." "I just need to comprehend martial conceptions and evolve them into domains. With the help of the Heart Clearing Pearl, comprehension is no longer a problem. Together with the Dao Comprehension Pills, it takes only two Dao Comprehension Pills to evolve a martial conception into a domain." "The key lies in comprehending martial conceptions. Comprehending ordinary martial conceptions is not difficult, but it isn't worthwhile. I still need to comprehend conceptions that can be split." "Yet splitting into three, four, or even five conceptions is actually exceedingly difficult and complex. What I need right now is efficiency in comprehending martial conceptions." "Looking at it from all angles, a two-in-one martial conception is the easiest to comprehend. Moreover, splitting a two-in-one conception into two separate conceptions and evolving them into two domains is much simpler and less complicated. Yet a two-in-one domain can rival ten layers of ordinary domains, offering very impressive power." Lu Changsheng weighed the gains and losses in his mind. Not long ago, he had comprehended so many domains, even grasping the five-in-one Five Elements Domain. When it came to domains, Lu Changsheng could already be considered intimately familiar with them. A five-in-one domain was something one could only chance upon, not pursue constantly; he couldn't keep expecting to grasp five-in-one domains. Even four-in-one and three-in-one were exceptionally difficult. Only two-in-one stood out as offering tremendous value for the effort. If he could comprehend twenty domains that could all be paired two-in-one, that would be equivalent to rivaling a hundred layers of domains. Such might would be utterly earth-shattering. And Lu Changsheng still lacked fifty-nine domains. If all of them were two-in-one, that would roughly equate to nearly three hundred layers of domains! What kind of terrifying might would that be? Two-in-one domains would be more than enough to protect his path. However, even though the difficulty of two-in-one was greatly reduced, two-in-one domains were still far from commonplace. To possess a two-in-one domain, one first had to comprehend a two-in-one martial conception. Relying solely on the vast sea of books in the Technique Transmission Hall and the recorded insights and experiences of the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect's predecessors remained far from sufficient. After all, books were only books. There was always a barrier separating them from reality. Lu Changsheng could hardly guarantee that he would glean inspiration from books and comprehend the exact same martial conceptions as those predecessors. Therefore, the best method was actually to "replicate." "Drawing upon the strengths of diverse masters has always been a common practice in the martial path." "If another person's domain is a two-in-one domain, experiencing it firsthand should give me insight, allowing me to comprehend their martial conception." "As long as I comprehend the two-in-one martial conception, the rest will be easy." The critical step was finding cultivators who possessed two-in-one domains. Furthermore, they had to be willing to "help" him. In truth, it could hardly be called helping. Sparring in battle with Lu Changsheng would suffice. With Lu Changsheng's current strength, thoroughly suppressing ordinary Divine Treasury cultivators was effortless. "Drawing upon the strengths of diverse masters... I'll start with the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect's True Disciple Hall..." Lu Changsheng set his sights on the sect's true disciples. "The Three Swords of the Heavenly Sect!" Lu Changsheng instantly thought of them. Last time, he had given the Three Swords of the Heavenly Sect a full fifteen Cangyun Wonder Fruits. They were likely refining the fruits right now within the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect's mountain gate. Without hesitation, Lu Changsheng went directly to Gu Chen's immortal cave. "Senior Brother Gu Chen, I have a request..." Upon meeting Gu Chen, Lu Changsheng explained briefly. Naturally, he did not say he wanted to steal the secrets of their fusion domains. Instead, he framed it as wishing for a friendly spar to spark inspiration, comprehend martial conceptions, and evolve domains. Gu Chen agreed immediately. Not only did Gu Chen agree, but Liu Pu and Han Tianyun also consented. "The Ancient Region Heavenly Sect forbids disciples from sparring in private," Lu Changsheng said. "Let's head to the arena." "Very well, to the arena." And so, Lu Changsheng and the Three Swords of the Heavenly Sect made their way directly to the arena. There were not many people around the arena initially. After all, taking to the arena was typically done to resolve conflicts between disciples. Of course, once someone conceded on the arena, no further strikes were permitted. As such, stepping onto the arena was nothing to fear. Yet when the four arrived and stepped onto the stage, it instantly caused a stir. "Isn't that True Disciple Lu Changsheng?" "It is Senior Brother Lu! And the Three Swords of the Heavenly Sect from the True Disciple Hall... Are they taking the arena?" "What dispute could the Three Swords of the Heavenly Sect possibly have with Senior Brother Lu to escalate to the arena?" "Could the Three Swords of the Heavenly Sect be unaware of Senior Brother Lu's renown?" "No, word arrived just a while ago that the Three Swords teamed up with Senior Brother Lu to vie for the Cangyun Wonder Fruits, and Senior Brother Lu routed more than twenty experts from the Dao Foundation Candidate List single-handedly. Why would they turn against each other and take to the arena now?" Below the arena, numerous disciples looked on in astonishment. Lu Changsheng's fame was currently at its peak—it was no exaggeration to say he was at the zenith of his renown. Previously, he had slain Xu Haotian, a true disciple of the Huangtian Sect. Xu Haotian had been a top-tier Divine Treasury cultivator ranked ninety-first on the Dao Foundation Candidate List. Yet Lu Changsheng had struck him down in head-on combat. And that had only been the beginning. News had arrived afterward that Lu Changsheng, by his own strength, had routed over twenty experts from the Dao Foundation Candidate List. He had even slain Lan Tianxiao, ranked forty-eighth on the list. It was simply incredible. When that news reached the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect, it had felt almost surreal to everyone. Even assuming Lu Changsheng possessed strength worthy of the top one hundred on the Dao Foundation Candidate List, leaping from slaying the ninety-first-ranked Xu Haotian straight to defeating the forty-eighth-ranked Lan Tianxiao was too vast a jump. He had even scattered more than twenty Candidate List experts in the process. Just what level had Lu Changsheng's strength reached? It was virtually an enigma! Under such circumstances, how could the Three Swords of the Heavenly Sect develop a grudge against Lu Changsheng and end up on the arena? Word spread like wildfire from one disciple to a hundred. Before long, crowds of disciples hurried toward the arena. It was rare for Lu Changsheng to show himself and take action. Whenever he did, it was bound to shake the heavens and earth. Thus, his appearance on the arena naturally drew countless onlookers. On the stage, looking down at the dense crowd of disciples and the countless gazes fixed upon them, Gu Chen of the Three Swords of the Heavenly Sect couldn't help but smile wryly. "Junior Brother Lu, I knew that sparring with you would lead to this." "Right now, those below are probably wondering whether you'll beat us to death in one move or two..." Gu Chen, Liu Pu, and Han Tianyun all shared the same helpless expression. Although they were illustrious true disciples in their own right, it depended on who they were compared to. Compared to Lu Changsheng, their brilliance was instantly eclipsed. "It does not matter; there is no need to mind others' gazes," Lu Changsheng said placidly. "Senior Brother Gu, make your move. Let me experience the domains of you three." "Very well." The three hesitated no longer. *Boom!* The next instant, the three struck in unison. Scores of overlapping domain layers surged forth like a vast tide, crashing down upon Lu Changsheng in an instant. All three were well aware of Lu Changsheng's prowess, so they held back nothing, unleashing their full power. *Hum.* With a thought from Lu Changsheng, the Five Elements Domain descended instantly! This had virtually become Lu Changsheng's hallmark. Five-colored radiance shimmered. Lu Changsheng's Five Elements Domain did not deliberately clash against the domains of the Three Swords; it merely assumed a posture of passive defense. Even so, with the five elements mutually generating and endlessly circulating, no matter how terrifying the domains unleashed by the Three Swords were, the Five Elements Domain showed not the slightest sign of crumbling. Under these conditions, Lu Changsheng devoted his full concentration to perceiving the domains emanating from the three men. *Hm?* *Seven two-in-one domains in total?* Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised. During the previous fight for the Cangyun Wonder Fruits, the Three Swords of the Heavenly Sect had not stepped forward. They had not even had the chance to intervene. Consequently, Lu Changsheng had never been entirely clear on their true capabilities. Seeing them now, the three were actually quite formidable. Joining forces, they could produce seven fusion domains. Even though all of them were merely two-in-one domains, their combined layers theoretically possessed enough power to crush seventy layers of ordinary domains! Of course, that was only theoretical. In practice, when Divine Treasury cultivators joined forces, no matter how familiar they were with one another, their domains would inevitably clash and interfere. Working together, the overall might of their domains suffered a significant discount. It was unlike a single Divine Treasury cultivator who wielded seven two-in-one fusion domains that harmonized without friction or tangle, truly rivaling seventy layers. Yet with the three joining forces, it was impossible for them to crush seventy layers of domains. Even so, the combined strength of the three was not to be underestimated. Yet no matter how formidable they were, they could do nothing against Lu Changsheng's Five Elements Domain. *Gu Chen is the strongest, possessing three two-in-one fusion domains, with strength roughly between thirty and forty layers of domains.* *The other two each possess two two-in-one domains.* Lu Changsheng formed a rough estimate of their abilities. Gu Chen was the most powerful, slightly weaker than Xu Haotian's four-in-one domain back then, but certainly not weak. Otherwise, the Three Swords of the Heavenly Sect would never have earned their modest fame in the second tier of the Ancient Region. That reputation was largely built upon Gu Chen. *Seven two-in-one domains... I want them all!* A glint flashed across Lu Changsheng's eyes. He did not use the Five Elements Domain to crush their domains. Instead, he seized this opportunity to devote all his focus to comprehending their fusion domains. Time ticked away. On the arena stage, the four looked nothing like they were engaged in a life-or-death struggle; it looked entirely like a friendly spar. No, it was not even a spar. It was cultivation! Indeed, Lu Changsheng was cultivating. And the Three Swords of the Heavenly Sect were effectively helping him cultivate. "So the Three Swords of the Heavenly Sect have no grudge with Lu Changsheng; they're actually assisting Senior Brother Lu in his cultivation." "Is this how a supreme genius like Senior Brother Lu cultivates?" "It looks like Senior Brother Lu is comprehending martial conceptions... using the Three Swords of the Heavenly Sect to grasp conceptions?" "Right here on the arena, in such a short span of time, how could anyone comprehend a martial conception?" Many of the watching disciples were knowledgeable and recognized that Lu Changsheng was contemplating martial conceptions. However, according to their experience, comprehending a martial conception usually demanded a prolonged period of time. One had to rack one's brains and slowly ponder, finally grasping it only after extensive accumulation. Occasionally, falling into a state of sudden enlightenment or experiencing a stroke of inspiration might allow someone to grasp a conception within a day or two. Yet during a brief spar on an arena stage, how much time had passed? What conception could possibly be comprehended? The idea that Lu Changsheng could grasp a martial conception during a mere arena spar with fellow Divine Treasury cultivators seemed impossible, even considering his legendary track record. Time slipped by. Soon, half a shichen passed. *Hum.* The next instant, an imposing aura radiated from Lu Changsheng's body. "This aura... a martial conception! That's one of the martial conceptions True Disciple Gu Chen comprehended, which he has now evolved into a domain!" "Half a shichen! In merely half a shichen, Senior Brother Lu comprehended a martial conception? What kind of terrifying comprehension is this?" "How is that possible? A brand-new martial conception in just half a shichen... Could he have already gained insights into it before?" Many disciples could hardly believe what they were seeing, even with their own eyes. Such speed was monstrous! If this was true, their understanding of reality was on the verge of collapsing... Yet facts were facts. Another half-shichen passed. *Boom!* A brand-new martial conception manifested from Lu Changsheng once again. A second martial conception! And once again, it matched one of the fusion domains belonging to Gu Chen. At this moment, many disciples stood with their mouths agape. "So this is what a true genius is..." "It's actually real... Grasping martial conceptions as easily as eating and drinking! I finally understand why Senior Brother Lu could become a top Divine Treasury cultivator and stand within sight of the Dao Foundation after cultivating for such a short time. This level of comprehension is simply unimaginable, completely transcending my comprehension." "Can such monstrous comprehension truly exist? Comprehending a martial conception every half-shichen..." Stormy waves crashed in the hearts of the disciples; they could scarcely believe their own eyes. Yet the scene before them was undeniably unfolding in broad daylight, witnessed by hundreds. In truth, beyond the onlookers below, the ones most shocked were the Three Swords of the Heavenly Sect on the stage. Particularly Gu Chen. The first two martial conceptions Lu Changsheng had grasped were conceptions that Gu Chen had previously comprehended—and two-in-one conceptions at that. Gu Chen was naturally more familiar with them than anyone else. They were identical to the conceptions he had grasped. Gu Chen was left reeling in disbelief. *Identical to my two-in-one martial conceptions?* *Incredible! There really is a cultivator in this world blessed with such comprehension...* *If Junior Brother Lu continues down this path, how could his future achievements stop at the Dao Foundation?* At that moment, Gu Chen seemed to envision Lu Changsheng's future accomplishments reaching far beyond the Dao Foundation. He would step above the Dao Foundation, becoming a true patriarch and founding master, an overlord whose name would make the entire Ancient Region tremble! He might even scale the pinnacle of the martial path! Lu Changsheng paid no heed to the outside world's reactions. He poured his entire focus into grasping the martial conceptions. One shichen, two shichen, three shichen... Finally, after more than three shichen, Lu Changsheng opened his eyes. "Seven two-in-one martial conceptions..." Lu Changsheng was thoroughly delighted. His harvest this time was immense. Seven two-in-one martial conceptions could be split into fourteen individual martial conceptions, which could then evolve into fourteen domains and expand his brain domain by fourteen li! Such gains were monumental! "Senior Brother Gu, Senior Brother Liu, Senior Brother Han, my thanks to the three of you for helping me fulfill my wish." Having said that, Lu Changsheng stepped down from the arena. The crowd parted instantly to make a path. Lu Changsheng walked straight out. Long after his silhouette had vanished, many disciples below the arena remained in a daze, unable to recover their senses. "Seven two-in-one domains! In less than four shichen..." "The two-in-one martial conceptions that Gu Chen, Liu Pu, and Han Tianyun once comprehended have now all been 'learned' by Lu Changsheng. Will he truly be able to evolve identical domains in the future?" "Progressing from a martial conception to a domain is extraordinarily difficult. Senior Brother Lu may possess astounding comprehension when it comes to grasping conceptions, but evolving so many domains is too arduous..." "Yet why do I get the impression that Senior Brother Lu doesn't care about the difficulty of evolving domains at all? Is it possible that, for Senior Brother Lu, as long as he grasps the conception, evolving it into a domain is guaranteed?" "If it were anyone else, it would be impossible. But for Senior Brother Lu... that really might be the case..." The disciples exchanged glances, their words laden with awe. Lu Changsheng's display had utterly rewritten their understanding of the word "genius." A genius like Lu Changsheng simply could not be compared to ordinary cultivators. No wonder he had been able to comprehend a five-in-one domain. Witnessing such horrifying comprehension, even if Lu Changsheng were to comprehend a six-in-one, seven-in-one, eight-in-one, or nine-in-one domain in the future, the disciples of the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect probably wouldn't even be surprised anymore. Lu Changsheng had once again shaken the entire Ancient Region Heavenly Sect. This time, the shock was profound and genuine, leaving countless disciples marveling in admiration. Lu Changsheng's method of "cultivation" was something other cultivators could never replicate even if they tried. An ordinary disciple's comprehension could never sustain such a practice. By this point, Lu Changsheng had already returned to his immortal cave. His Perception Domain covered a radius of ten li. He was naturally well aware of the astonishment rippling through the sect's disciples. "My comprehension has been revealed..." Lu Changsheng had already weighed this beforehand. Copying from others was not something that could remain hidden forever. After all, identical conceptions and domains would eventually become known. It was better to openly display his comprehension from the start. Moreover, comprehension was invisible and intangible. Forget Divine Treasury cultivators—even Dao Foundation experts and those beyond possessed no means to elevate comprehension. Even Dao Comprehension Pills did not actually increase comprehension; they merely plunged a person into sudden enlightenment. Sudden enlightenment was simply utilizing one's existing comprehension with peak efficiency. "Comprehension is illusory and ethereal; virtually no method exists to increase it." "Yet comprehension is my greatest reliance..." "Besides, with my current strength, I have no reason to fear prying eyes..." Lu Changsheng possessed absolute confidence. As long as a Dao Foundation expert did not intervene, he feared no one. Furthermore, he would soon cast his Dao Foundation, after which he would have even less reason for concern. "Displaying an extraordinary level of comprehension also carries benefits." "It will cause those secretly prying into me to abandon their notions entirely." Lu Changsheng knew his rate of growth was too swift and legendary. It would inevitably attract covert scrutiny. It was only because he resided within the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect that no one dared act against him. Yet clandestine prying had never been lacking, with some of it even originating from within the sect itself. Many suspected that Lu Changsheng harbored some great secret, such as a supreme treasure. Now, however, Lu Changsheng had openly demonstrated monstrous comprehension. This silenced all doubts. Comprehension was innate. Who could possibly strip away another person's comprehension? It was impossible! Comprehension was unique to the individual. Everything Lu Changsheng had accomplished up to now could be explained by comprehension alone. Naturally, further probing became pointless. "Next is splitting the martial conceptions, then using Dao Comprehension Pills to evolve them one by one." "Splitting seven fusion conceptions yields fourteen individual conceptions. Evolving all of them will require twenty-eight Dao Comprehension Pills." "Nurturing each domain to perfection within the brain domain takes ten days. For fourteen domains, that will require one hundred and forty days—nearly four months." Lu Changsheng calculated the timeline. Four months to nurture seven two-in-one fusion domains was an immense bargain! With that, Lu Changsheng entered seclusion. One month, two months, three months, four months... Lu Changsheng secluded himself, paying no heed to worldly affairs. However, someone else had grown anxious with waiting. Lei Tiandu, the foremost true disciple of the Huangtian Sect. Ever since accepting Elder Huang Jiufeng's commission, Lei Tiandu had been closely monitoring Lu Changsheng, seeking an opportunity to eliminate him. Yet he had ended up waiting for four entire months. Lu Changsheng showed no intention of leaving the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect whatsoever. This placed Lei Tiandu in a difficult spot. Although he was confident in his ability to slay Lu Changsheng, could he charge into the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect? That was utterly impossible! As for following Xu Haotian's example and blockading the gate of the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect, careful consideration suggested that would probably fail to kill Lu Changsheng as well. At the sect's doorstep, if a Dao Foundation expert secretly watched over the proceedings, even defeating Lu Changsheng would make slaying him nearly impossible. There was no guarantee a Dao Foundation expert wouldn't step in to save him. "Forget it. I'll send a challenge letter." "I only hope Lu Changsheng's youthful vigor won't cause him to shrink away from battle simply because of my title as the Huangtian Sect's foremost true disciple." Lei Tiandu had no other choice. Issuing a challenge letter to arrange a formal duel was his only option now. As for whether Lu Changsheng would accept, Lei Tiandu had no way of knowing. He could only try. He even found himself hoping Lu Changsheng possessed the courage rumored across the outside world, perhaps prompting him to accept the duel. Yet Lei Tiandu knew full well that the likelihood was slim. After all, his reputation as the Huangtian Sect's "foremost true disciple" was too resounding. Sometimes, having too great a reputation was not necessarily a good thing. In order to kill Lu Changsheng, Lei Tiandu had repeatedly delayed undergoing the Tribulation of the Mind to cast his Dao Foundation. He could wait no longer! Meanwhile, within Lu Changsheng's immortal cave at the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect... "It is done!" "All seven two-in-one fusion domains have reached perfection!" A look of satisfaction appeared on Lu Changsheng's face. He immediately focused his attention and summoned his attribute panel. Host: Lu Changsheng Brain Domain: 55 li Comprehension: 6740 (Praised in All Directions) Mind Sword Mantra Formula: 45% progress (Jade Mind Sword) Lu Changsheng's brain domain had reached fifty-five li. In truth, he could have applied for another Boundary Suppressing Stone, but being in seclusion, he had not had the time. A fifty-five-li brain domain brought him one step closer to the one-hundred-li threshold. As for his domains, Lu Changsheng made a rough tally: currently, he possessed eleven two-in-one domains, one five-in-one domain, and several ordinary domains. In other words, if Lu Changsheng went all out now, the power of his domains alone would be sufficient to crush one hundred and fifty layers of ordinary domains! This was a terrifying figure. Lu Changsheng's combat strength had soared directly to a level virtually unattainable for most Divine Treasury cultivators. Rivaling one hundred and fifty layers of domains! How frightening was that? Theoretically, if using ordinary domains, the absolute peak for a Divine Treasury cultivator was merely nurturing one hundred layers. Of course, because fusion domains existed, there were Divine Treasury cultivators whose combat power exceeded one hundred layers. Without exception, however, such figures occupied the top five—or even the top three—of the Dao Foundation Candidate List. "Time to seek out other true disciples for 'friendly spars' to comprehend new domains..." Lu Changsheng rose and exited his immortal cave. Yet as he arrived at the True Disciple Hall, an elder called out to him. "Lu Changsheng, there is a challenge letter for you from Lei Tiandu of the Huangtian Sect. You were in seclusion earlier, so we did not disturb you. Now that you have emerged, this letter must be delivered into your hands." Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised. Given his current reputation, there was still a Divine Treasury cultivator who dared to challenge him? "Wait, Lei Tiandu? The one known as the Huangtian Sect's foremost true disciple?" A flash of insight crossed Lu Changsheng's mind as he recalled the name. Lei Tiandu was immensely renowned. After all, the foremost true disciple of the Huangtian Sect was no ordinary Divine Treasury cultivator. "Indeed, none other than the Huangtian Sect's foremost true disciple!" "In fact, Lei Tiandu should have been able to attempt casting his Dao Foundation at any time, but because his mind harbors a flaw, he has not dared undergo the Tribulation of the Mind." "His issuing this challenge to you is likely due to Huang Jiufeng pulling strings behind the scenes," the elder of the True Disciple Hall cautioned. The matter between Lu Changsheng and Xu Haotian was known to all. Xu Haotian's master, Huang Jiufeng, had harbored a grudge over it, which was no secret. "The foremost true disciple of the Huangtian Sect—what a grand title!" "Since he wishes to step forward, I shall grant his wish." "Besides, as the foremost true disciple of the Huangtian Sect, he must possess quite a few fusion domains..." "Elder, I accept Lei Tiandu's challenge!" Lu Changsheng's words caused the elder's expression to stiffen slightly. He had offered such a clear warning. There was no need to clash with a powerhouse like Lei Tiandu; doing so was taking an unnecessary risk. Why had Lu Changsheng still accepted? *He is still young, after all...* The elder shook his head inwardly. Possessing youthful vigor, having once been the number one Divine Gang, and standing as a legend who slew Divine Treasury cultivators from below—no matter how high Lu Changsheng's comprehension or how extraordinary his genius, he was still susceptible to being swayed by fame and pride. He was likely caught in a position where he felt he could not back down. A single challenge letter had left him unable to refuse. "Lu Changsheng, do you want to reconsider? You have only just advanced to the Divine Treasury realm. Even if you decline the duel, no one will fault you..." the elder said in a low voice. "Thank you for your concern, Elder, but I know what I am doing." Lu Changsheng's tone was calm, but his stance was resolute. "Very well. I will accept Lei Tiandu's challenge on your behalf in the name of the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect." "However, the time, location, rules, and various other details of the duel will be handled by the True Disciple Hall." "Rest assured, as a disciple of the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect's True Disciple Hall, the hall will not allow you to be disadvantaged." "If you truly have the confidence to hold your ground against Lei Tiandu, the Huangtian Sect will become the laughingstock of the entire Ancient Region, dealing them a severe blow!" the elder said with a smile. Lei Tiandu was no ordinary figure. The difference between Xu Haotian and Lei Tiandu was like night and day. As long as Lu Changsheng could hold his own against Lei Tiandu, that would be enough. As for defeating or slaying Lei Tiandu, the elder had never even considered it. That bordered on pure fantasy; no one, however bold, would dare entertain such a thought. Lu Changsheng did not explain. Explanations were meaningless; everything ultimately came down to strength! When the time came, slaying Lei Tiandu would settle everything. "I shall abide by the sect's arrangements." Lu Changsheng bowed to the elder. He remained very confident in the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect. After all, while he was not yet the sect's foremost true disciple, he was the true disciple with the highest potential. The Ancient Region Heavenly Sect would certainly not let him suffer any disadvantage. With that, Lu Changsheng returned to his immortal cave, quietly awaiting the sect's arrangements.