"Hall Master, is it forbidden to brand eight law seeds?" Lu Changsheng asked.
"It isn't that. Leave aside eight—you could brand eighty if you wished.
"However, the more law seeds you brand, the harder they become to comprehend. Just how much time and energy would you have to squander to grasp every single one of those laws?
"And if you fail to comprehend them, you will never be able to condense a divine ability. You will remain a Dao Foundation cultivator for the rest of your days."
Wang Feng sighed deeply.
In truth, Lu Changsheng should have known such basic cultivation common sense.
Yet the fact that he had branded eight law seeds regardless already laid bare his attitude and resolve.
Lu Changsheng possessed immense confidence that he could comprehend all eight laws!
Facing Wang Feng, Lu Changsheng remained silent.
He had already branded all eight; arguing now served no purpose.
Only results would prove anything.
"What is done is done. Regret will achieve nothing now.
"Besides, if you truly can comprehend all eight laws, while condensing a divine ability might not be a hundred percent guaranteed, it should essentially be well within reach.
"Lu Changsheng, I assume you have been trying to comprehend laws during this past month? How has it gone?" Wang Feng asked.
Lu Changsheng pondered for a moment before speaking honestly: "Hall Master, this disciple has not found the slightest clue. Comprehending laws is so extraordinarily difficult—is there truly no other way?"
Hearing that even Lu Changsheng was completely helpless before the laws, Wang Feng chuckled.
It seemed that no matter how brilliant a martial artist was, they were equally powerless before the laws.
"Hahaha! Now you know how hard it is to comprehend laws, yet you dared to brand eight law seeds?"
Pausing briefly, Wang Feng continued, "If you want to comprehend a law, bitter closed-door cultivation is useless. Almost all Dao Foundation martial artists go to the third layer of the Ancient Region to fight demons to the death. Only then do they have a chance at comprehending laws."
Lu Changsheng's eyes lit up. "Fighting demons allows one to comprehend laws? Why is that?"
Since arriving in the Ancient Region, Lu Changsheng had seen his fair share of demons.
Yet demons could aid in comprehending laws?
This was something he genuinely had not known.
"Among demons, certain individuals awaken innate abilities. Once a demon awakens an innate ability, we call it a heavenly demon.
"Being a heavenly demon has nothing to do with strength, rank, or status; it simply refers to the group of demons who have awakened an innate ability. Generally, because they possess these abilities, heavenly demons are vastly stronger than ordinary demons of the same rank.
"We classify demons comparable to the Divine Treasury realm as first-tier demons, and by extension, those comparable to the Dao Foundation realm as second-tier demons.
"First-tier demons dwell in the second layer of the Ancient Region, while second-tier demons inhabit the third layer. However, heavenly demons are very special. Whether first-tier or second-tier, as long as it is a heavenly demon, it will live in the third layer—or even the fourth layer.
"By slaying heavenly demons, martial artists obtain heavenly demon essence blood. Then, by contemplating the innate ability contained within the essence blood and comparing it with their corresponding law seed, they may be able to comprehend the law!
"Therefore, virtually anyone who forges a Dao Foundation heads to the third layer of the Ancient Region. Whether you call it hunting demons or seeking heavenly demon essence blood, nearly all Dao Foundations end up there. Not only Dao Foundations, but Foundation Establishment Dao Lords do the same—they also have an enormous demand for demon essence blood, demon corpses, and the like.
"Consequently, the third layer of the Ancient Region has essentially become a battlefield between demons and Dao Foundation or Foundation Establishment experts. Any Dao Foundation expert hoping to comprehend laws almost certainly has to venture there."
Lu Changsheng understood.
So there really was a 'shortcut' to comprehending laws.
In fact, that 'shortcut' was heavenly demon essence blood!
"Heavenly demon essence blood is certainly precious, but the demons must be quite formidable, right? To contend against major martial sects and immortal factions in the Ancient Region, their strength is definitely not weak. The third layer must be exceedingly perilous?" Lu Changsheng asked.
"Indeed. The third layer of the Ancient Region is exceptionally dangerous.
"Dao Foundation experts and Foundation Establishment Dao Lords need demons, and demons likewise need Dao Foundation and Foundation Establishment experts. To demons, the flesh and blood of human powerhouses are the finest treasures for advancing their bloodlines.
"Devouring a few more Dao Foundation or Foundation Establishment cultivators might allow a demon to evolve or further elevate its lineage.
"Because of this, demons and human Dao Foundation and Foundation Establishment experts are locked in constant, year-round slaughter in the third layer. But generally, the two sides are evenly matched; neither can crush the other."
Lu Changsheng understood.
Wang Feng had told him so much today with an unmistakable purpose.
"Hall Master, do you wish for me to go to the third layer of the Ancient Region?" Lu Changsheng asked directly.
"Yes. With your talent and comprehension, this seat knows it is basically impossible for you to remain holed up within the sect grounds forever.
"You surely harbor greater ambitions; you cannot possibly be content with remaining just a Dao Foundation cultivator. If you want to comprehend laws, your only path leads to the third layer.
"And if you do go there, this seat has a favor to ask of you."
Wang Feng spoke with a solemn expression, making no attempt to conceal his motive.
"What matter is it?" Lu Changsheng asked.
"I need a drop of essence blood from a Black Nether Heavenly Demon!
"In exchange, I can give you a drop of heavenly demon essence blood right now, allowing you to experience its miraculous nature ahead of time.
"What do you think?"
Wang Feng's offer sorely tempted Lu Changsheng.
Obtaining a drop of heavenly demon essence blood in advance!
For Lu Changsheng, this was indeed a tremendous boon.
Without hesitating long, Lu Changsheng nodded in agreement.
"Hall Master, what types of heavenly demon essence blood do you have?" Lu Changsheng asked.
Not just any heavenly demon essence blood would do.
It had to correspond to his law seeds; otherwise, it would be utterly useless.
"Heh heh. This seat once roamed the third layer and battled demons, amassing some heavenly demon essence blood. It is just that the essence blood of a Black Nether Heavenly Demon is too rare and difficult to trade for, which is why I am asking you to try your luck in the third layer. Perhaps good fortune will let you encounter one.
"Come, take your pick. These essence bloods correspond to different laws."
With that, Wang Feng produced porcelain bottles one after another.
A dense array of over a dozen bottles appeared before them.
Each bottle contained a distinct variety of heavenly demon essence blood, amounting to over a dozen types in total.
Lu Changsheng cast a meaningful glance at Wang Feng. It was no wonder the man stood as the head of the True Disciple Hall, the foremost among all halls in the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect.
Just looking at these dozen-odd types of essence blood made it obvious that the Wang Feng of the past must have been a ruthless powerhouse in the third layer; otherwise, he could never have acquired so many.
However, this played right into Lu Changsheng's hands.
He uncorked the bottles one by one to examine their contents.
Heavenly demon essence blood possessed various attributes.
Lu Changsheng inspected several in succession, none of which aligned with his eight laws.
"Hm? Is this fire-attributed heavenly demon essence blood?"
Lu Changsheng's eyes brightened.
He had finally found a bottle holding a drop of fire-attributed essence blood.
"Hall Master, this disciple will take this drop of fire-attributed essence blood."
Wang Feng nodded. "Good. Fire-attribute essence blood is generally quite common; many heavenly demons possess fire attributes.
"If you wish to contemplate the flame law, a single drop will suffice to start.
"However, if you want to comprehend it fully, you can actually blend different types of fire-attribute heavenly demon essence blood. While largely similar, subtle distinctions exist between them. It is precisely those minute differences that might grant you a deeper understanding of the flame law, allowing you to comprehend it completely."
Wang Feng offered these pointers.
In truth, these were little tricks for comprehending laws.
During his time in the third layer, Wang Feng had learned all manner of these methods.
Now that he could not temporarily go to the third layer to fight demons, passing these techniques to Lu Changsheng would provide some measure of help.
"Thank you for your guidance, Hall Master."
"Very well. Take this drop of essence blood and be on your way.
"Remember, you have one month to prepare.
"After one month, depart for the third layer."
Lu Changsheng nodded, rising to his feet. "Understood, Hall Master."
Wang Feng subsequently departed from the cave abode, leaving Lu Changsheng alone once more.
"Heavenly demon essence blood..."
Lu Changsheng looked at the drop before him.
Then, he began to contemplate it in minute detail.
*Boom!*
The moment his contemplation began, Lu Changsheng felt as though he 'saw' a sky full of raging flames.
Fire existed between heaven and earth.
A terrifying demon harnessed it, opening its maw to unleash a torrent of rampant blaze that scorched the void until the space itself warped and twisted.
The sheer might of this flame shook heaven and earth, undeniably carrying a wisp of the charm of law.
From this single drop of heavenly demon essence blood, Lu Changsheng grasped what a law truly was.
One day, three days, five days, ten days...
In the blink of an eye, a month slipped by.
*Swish!*
Lu Changsheng opened his eyes.
"Heavenly demon essence blood is truly miraculous..."
A sharp glint flickered in his gaze.
For an entire month, he had remained in his cave abode contemplating the essence blood.
It had indeed produced results—and exceptionally good ones at that.
Previously, Lu Changsheng had been entirely in the dark regarding laws, without a shred of direction.
Yet this single drop of heavenly demon essence blood had allowed him to gain an initial inkling of the flame law.
Lu Changsheng immediately called up his attribute panel.
Host: Lu Changsheng
Comprehension: 8,350 (Praised in All Directions)
Flame Law Seed: 5% (progress)
Mind Sword Mantra Formula: 1% progress (Golden Mind Sword)
Lu Changsheng saw that on his attribute panel, the progress of his Flame Law Seed had risen to 5%.
This was no minor increase.
To achieve such an advancement in a single month was a massive leap, practically miraculous in speed.
However, one month was essentially the limit.
A single drop of heavenly demon essence blood—or rather, this specific drop—could only grant him 5% progress on his Flame Law Seed.
Theoretically, for Lu Changsheng to reach 100% progress and fully comprehend the flame law, he would need at least twenty similar drops of heavenly demon essence blood.
Twenty drops was not an unreasonable figure; in fact, it was quite normal.
Even so, heavenly demons differed from one another, and the disparity between drops of essence blood was vast.
Perhaps this drop could grant him 5% progress, while another might boost it by 10%.
Each drop of essence blood offered a varying amount of advancement toward the flame law.
Regardless, this finally allowed Lu Changsheng to see hope in comprehending laws.
"Sure enough, bitter closed-door cultivation in a cave abode is useless for comprehending laws.
"High as my comprehension is, it has not reached the point where I can grasp laws out of thin air. I must still rely on external aids—on heavenly demon essence blood.
"It seems a trip to the third layer of the Ancient Region is inevitable..."
Lu Changsheng looked up, gazing out of the cave abode.
After making brief preparations, he left his quarters and headed directly to the True Disciple Hall.
By rights, Lu Changsheng was no longer a true disciple.
However, having advanced to the Dao Foundation realm only a month ago, there was no rush; new accommodations could be arranged once he returned in the future.
The moment Lu Changsheng stepped into the True Disciple Hall, Wang Feng's voice reached his ears.
"You have arrived? Come to the inner hall."
Lu Changsheng made his way inside and met Wang Feng.
Beside Wang Feng stood another familiar figure: Zhong Yu, Hall Master of the Hall of Law Enforcement.
"Greetings, Hall Master Zhong, Hall Master Wang."
Lu Changsheng bowed respectfully.
"No need for excessive ceremony.
"Lu Changsheng, you have forged your Dao Foundation and are no longer a true disciple; you stand at the same tier as us. At the Dao Foundation level, we pursue the martial path together and may address each other as equals," Zhong Yu said with a smile.
Lu Changsheng hesitated for a moment before nodding. "Greetings, Senior Brother Zhong, Senior Brother Wang."
Both Zhong Yu and Wang Feng nodded, smiles gracing their faces.
"After a month's time, Junior Brother Lu, it seems you have gained quite a bit.
"Now you understand the benefits of heavenly demon essence blood, do you not?" Wang Feng said, smiling.
He knew full well that once a Dao Foundation expert experienced the benefits of heavenly demon essence blood, none could resist the allure.
Without contemplating heavenly demon essence blood, where else could one comprehend laws?
One might fail to comprehend a law for an entire lifetime.
Of course, heavenly demon essence blood was not the sole method.
Certain natural treasures or peculiar phenomena could also aid martial artists in grasping laws.
Yet how many such natural treasures or phenomena existed?
They were matters of sheer chance, impossible to seek on demand.
Only heavenly demon essence blood could be obtained through dedicated effort.
After all, demons were exceedingly numerous. Rare and precious as heavenly demons were, their total numbers were by no means small.
With sufficient effort and risk, one could always hope to obtain their essence blood.
"Senior Brother Wang, regarding the situation in the third layer of the Ancient Region..."
Wang Feng naturally understood the underlying question in Lu Changsheng's words.
He spoke candidly: "The situation in the third layer is extraordinarily complex—essentially a free-for-all. Broadly speaking, human martial artists and Foundation Establishment cultivators share a camp, constantly battling the demons.
"In reality, however, martial artists frequently slaughter one another to seize heavenly demons. Demons also slaughter each other.
"Thus, venturing into the third layer requires relying on sect ties; fellow Dao Foundation martial artists from the same sect remain relatively trustworthy."
Lu Changsheng understood.
In truth, it differed little from the first and second layers.
The only distinction was that the battles were fiercer, more frequent, and naturally far more perilous.
"Here is a map. When you enter the third layer, head straight to the marked region. That is the outpost for our Ancient Region Heavenly Sect's Dao Foundation experts.
"Once there, you can thoroughly acquaint yourself with the current state of affairs. After all, Hall Master Zhong and I have been away from the third layer for a long time, and we cannot say for certain what it is like now.
"Upon entering the third layer, you will have to rely entirely on yourself! Having not yet comprehended a single law, you must keep a low profile initially, scout the terrain, and plan thoroughly before taking action!" Wang Feng instructed meticulously.
Zhong Yu also shared some of his experiences from the third layer.
Both held high expectations for Lu Changsheng, but the third layer was a different world.
No matter what identity, status, or renown Lu Changsheng had commanded before, none of it mattered there.
Such reputation and status carried little weight.
After all, which Dao Foundation or Foundation Establishment expert had not been a stunning talent who once shook the second layer with renown?
Yet in the third layer, they were merely one among many.
Foundation Establishment Dao Lords enjoyed a lifespan of five hundred years, while Dao Foundation experts lived for three hundred.
Many of them had cultivated for one or two centuries, accumulating an array of formidable methods over time.
In some respects, comprehending laws required a gradual accumulation of years.
Only with that depth of time did one become truly terrifying.
It was entirely unlike the first or second layers.
The third layer was populated by old monsters with centuries of cultivation—not to mention the ferocious demons lurking within.
"I understand."
Lu Changsheng bowed to the two men.
Despite his illustrious reputation, he knew precisely how to conduct himself in the third layer.
Past glories were nothing to take pride in.
Only absolute strength mattered!
Lu Changsheng returned to his cave abode.
He had little to pack.
"Time to depart..."
Lu Changsheng knew the third layer was no simple place, and returning would likely prove troublesome.
Before leaving, he had to settle certain matters—especially honoring a promise he had made.
Lu Changsheng had not forgotten his pledge to Sun Ming, an elder of the Hall of Law Enforcement.
Back then, he had promised to do everything within his power to find a life-extending item for Sun Ming within three years.
Though three years had not yet passed, Sun Ming surely knew of his breakthrough to the Dao Foundation, yet had refrained from seeking him out, likely waiting for the three-year mark.
Still, Lu Changsheng had no intention of making him wait that long.
"Life-extending items can be found in the Exchange Hall."
Lu Changsheng headed straight to the Exchange Hall and traded for a wu fruit.
A wu fruit could prolong life, adding roughly fifty years.
That was more than enough.
As a Divine Treasury martial artist, living another fifty years was a tremendous blessing for Sun Ming.
The exchange price was extraordinarily steep, but Lu Changsheng did not lack contribution points.
He had not even exchanged all of the Five Elements spirit beasts he had captured.
Once converted, the resulting figure would be staggering.
However, Lu Changsheng intended to comprehend laws, including the Five Elements laws.
Perhaps those Five Elements spirit beasts might prove useful one day, so keeping them on hand was prudent.
Afterward, Lu Changsheng went directly to the Hall of Law Enforcement.
"Greetings, True Disciple Lu."
The elders of the Hall of Law Enforcement greeted Lu Changsheng with deep respect.
What a joke—Lu Changsheng was now a Dao Foundation powerhouse!
Naturally, he was no longer a true disciple, but since no new title had yet been conferred upon him, they continued addressing him as such.
Lu Changsheng did not bother correcting them, asking directly, "I am looking for Elder Sun Ming."
"Elder Sun Ming? Please wait a moment, True Disciple Lu."
Before long, Sun Ming arrived.
Sun Ming remained frail and aged, his aura heavy with deathly stillness, appearing even closer to his natural limit than before.
Yet upon seeing Lu Changsheng, excitement flooded his expression.
Clearly, he had waited for this day for a very long time.
Ever since Lu Changsheng reached the Divine Treasury realm and soared into prominence, Sun Ming had been anticipating this moment.
And then Lu Changsheng had forged a Dao Foundation—something Sun Ming had never dreamed possible.
"Greetings, True Disciple Lu!"
Elder Sun Ming suppressed his surging emotions and bowed respectfully.
"No need for formality, Elder Sun. I have come today to fulfill the promise I made to you back then.
"This wu fruit should extend your lifespan by fifty years."
Lu Changsheng produced the wu fruit.
"A wu fruit... it truly is a wu fruit..."
Sun Ming trembled with agitation.
This was the wu fruit he had dreamed of, capable of granting an additional fifty years of life.
Fifty years was equivalent to the entire lifetime of an ordinary mortal.
Taking the wu fruit from Lu Changsheng's hand, Sun Ming said in a quavering voice, "Thank you, True Disciple Lu. I truly never imagined you would forge a Dao Foundation in such a short time. It is simply unbelievable..."
Lu Changsheng smiled.
He had heard similar words countless times before.
"Very well. The promise is fulfilled. Take care, Elder Sun!"
With that, Lu Changsheng departed.
Instead of returning to his cave abode, he headed straight out of the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect.
*Fly.*
With a mere thought, Lu Changsheng strode into the air, stepping upward toward the void.
Several disciples spotted him.
"Look quickly, it's Senior Brother Lu!"
"Senior Brother Lu is treading the air! He's leaving the sect—where is he heading?"
"Probably to the third layer of the Ancient Region. Almost all true disciples who advance to the Dao Foundation realm go there, rarely ever returning."
"Indeed. Forging a Dao Foundation grants a lifespan of three hundred years, allowing one to pursue the true martial path. They are no longer on the same level as us..."
Many disciples looked on with envy.
Once a Dao Foundation was forged, one set forth to pursue the martial path, fundamentally different from the Divine Treasury or Divine Gang realms.
The Ancient Region was vast.
Even with the ability to fly, traversing the first and second layers to reach the third took considerable time.
It took Lu Changsheng a full month of travel to finally reach the third layer, demonstrating the immense expanse of the Ancient Region.
Moreover, the third layer was already considered the core region of the Ancient Region.
Along the way, Lu Changsheng occasionally encountered demons. Though he lacked laws, his brain domain could materialize into reality, instantly crushing demons upon manifestation.
Furthermore, he possessed the Golden Mind Sword, a spiritual secret method corresponding to the Dao Foundation tier.
Below the Dao Foundation level, very few people or demons could withstand it.
In the third layer of the Ancient Region, virtually no Divine Treasury martial artists or Immortal Masters dared approach; the dangers were simply too great.
The moment Lu Changsheng entered the third layer, he noticed a distinct difference.
"The scent of blood..."
A faint metallic tang lingered in the air.
*Rumble!*
Soon, the entire mountain forest shuddered.
Lu Changsheng narrowed his eyes and looked into the distance.
Terrifying battle fluctuations rolled outward, accompanied by demonic roars and the unmistakable aura of a brain domain.
"A battle between a Dao Foundation expert and a demon!"
Lu Changsheng thought for a moment.
*Retreat!*
Without the slightest hesitation, he pulled back immediately, making a wide detour around the disturbance before moving on.
He had no desire to watch the spectacle.
In the third layer, caution was paramount.
After all, he had yet to comprehend a single law; in this realm, he was considered among the 'weak.'
Lu Changsheng proceeded with extreme care.
His Perception Domain remained functional, allowing him to sense his surroundings. At the slightest sign of danger, he withdrew without delay.
Due to this cautious approach, he spent several extra days before finally arriving at the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect's outpost.
"Safe at last."
Lu Changsheng let out a quiet sigh of relief.
The third layer was indeed perilous.
From the moment he stepped into this territory, he had encountered no fewer than twenty battles in just a few days.
If a few days saw so many clashes, what would a longer period bring?
A single lapse in vigilance in the third layer could truly lead to death!
Lu Changsheng was confident, not blindly arrogant.
At present, his strength was not the absolute weakest in the third layer, but it was certainly far from strong; keeping a low profile was essential.
"Halt."
As Lu Changsheng attempted to enter the outpost, someone barred his way.
"I am Lu Changsheng, a true disciple of the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect who recently forged a Dao Foundation."
Lu Changsheng produced his identity token to prove his standing.
"Lu Changsheng?"
"That name sounds familiar."
"Wait, I heard that name just a few days ago! Are you the Lu Changsheng who fought Yu Feixiao, the number one on the Immortal Dao Foundation Establishment Candidate List, atop Mount Yan, slew him in a single move, and became number one across both lists?"
"Yes! Number one across both lists, suppressing an entire generation of martial and immortal cultivators! That truly raised the pride of us martial artists!"
"Hahaha! To think Lu Changsheng would arrive so quickly! Come in, come in! Your fame in the third layer is by no means small right now. But be careful—those Foundation Establishment Dao Lords from the immortal path don't hold a favorable impression of you. In the third layer, anything can happen, and ambushing each other from the shadows is practically routine."
In an instant, the Dao Foundation experts in the vicinity turned their gazes upon Lu Changsheng with intense curiosity.
Lu Changsheng felt somewhat surprised.
His reputation had already spread to the third layer?
Judging by their reactions, his fame seemed quite substantial!
A massive reputation carried both benefits and drawbacks.
The benefit was that he would not have to struggle in obscurity alone; surely many 'well-meaning' Dao Foundation experts in the outpost would help him adapt quickly to the third layer.
The drawback, naturally, was that he would likely be targeted by the immortal faction.
The Foundation Establishment Dao Lords of the immortal path were undoubtedly displeased with him.
When had the martial path ever suppressed the immortal path?
Though it was merely between Divine Treasury cultivators and Immortal Masters—hardly representative of the entirety of both paths—Immortal Masters had historically dominated Divine Treasury experts.
Then a freak like Lu Changsheng had emerged, completely overturning that dominance and causing an uproar throughout the first and second layers.
The Dao Lords would be anything but pleased with him.
Given the opportunity, they would certainly strike him down from the shadows.
It was indeed a nuisance.
Even so, there was no rush; Lu Changsheng needed to settle in first and understand the third layer.
Yet after settling into the outpost, Lu Changsheng realized he had still underestimated his influence.
Upon learning of his arrival, the entire outpost stirred with excitement.
"Let's go! I must see this top genius who suppressed an entire generation of immortal and martial cultivators with my own eyes!"
"Even among Dao Foundation experts capable of battling Foundation Establishment Dao Lords, none have ever suppressed an entire generation of the immortal path. To think such an unparalleled figure emerged from our Ancient Region Heavenly Sect! Incredible!"
"Why not see for ourselves?"
A steady stream of Dao Foundation experts from the sect sought out Lu Changsheng's residence.
At this moment, Lu Changsheng found himself nursing a headache.
Standing before him was another Dao Foundation expert and former true disciple of the sect: Gu Nian!
Gu Nian had been in the third layer for a long time, yet had failed to comprehend a single law.
In reality, Dao Foundation cultivators in his predicament were surprisingly numerous.
Contrary to Lu Changsheng's assumption that nearly every Dao Foundation cultivator in the third layer had mastered at least one law, many here had failed to comprehend even one.
"Gu Nian, you truly wish to spar with me?"
"And a spar of spiritual secret methods, at that?" Lu Changsheng asked.
"Indeed. I know you possess a terrifying spiritual secret method capable of annihilating Yu Feixiao's spirit in a single strike, which means it must have reached the Dao Foundation tier! I have sought to comprehend the spiritual law for decades without success.
"Perhaps clashing against your spiritual secret method will spark an epiphany for me.
"In return, I have a drop of fire-attributed heavenly demon essence blood. You should need it to comprehend the flame law, correct?
"What do you say? One spar—just one—and this drop of fire-attributed essence blood is yours."
Gu Nian spoke with an alluring tone.
"Deal."
Without the slightest hesitation, Lu Changsheng agreed immediately.
Fire-attributed heavenly demon essence blood was precisely what he needed most.
"Shall we spar now?" Lu Changsheng asked.
"Yes, right now.
"Let us head to the martial arena.
"Protective measures are in place there, ensuring no deaths or severe injuries even if an accident occurs."
Gu Nian rose to his feet.
Lu Changsheng nodded, and together they made their way toward the martial arena.
The moment they arrived, many Dao Foundation experts recognized them.
"Isn't that Gu Nian? And the one beside him is Lu Changsheng?"
"Yes, it really is Lu Changsheng! I knew it—the moment Lu Changsheng reached the third layer, Gu Nian would seek him out to spar. After all, Lu Changsheng's spiritual secret method is formidable."
"Look, Gu Nian and Lu Changsheng have stepped onto the arena! They're really going to spar!"
"Though Gu Nian hasn't comprehended the spiritual law, his spiritual secret method is terrifying. Lu Changsheng will likely lose. Still, it's good to let Lu Changsheng experience the prowess of the third layer's Dao Foundation experts; otherwise, this top genius who suppressed an entire generation might assume everyone here is weak."
"Gu Nian fighting Lu Changsheng is practically bullying him. Gu Nian has been at the Dao Foundation level for decades..."
As Gu Nian and Lu Changsheng took their positions on the martial arena, the gazes of numerous Dao Foundation experts converged upon them.
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