Lu Changsheng's Dao Foundation Is Invincible, Shaking the Ancient Region! All Eight Laws Finally Reach Consummation!

"Did Lu Changsheng leave?" "It looks like he really did. Truly unbelievable—the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect has produced an extraordinary monster." "Do you think Dao Lord Qingxuan hurried out of the secret realm earlier because he ran into Lu Changsheng as well?" "It's very possible... Today, Lu Changsheng single-handedly suppressed the top Dao Foundation and Foundation Establishment Dao Lords of the entire third layer of the Ancient Region. Who at the Dao Foundation or Foundation Establishment level could possibly be his match now?" "Does that mean Lu Changsheng is already invincible among Dao Foundation cultivators?" "From the Divine Treasury to Dao Foundation, nothing has really changed for him. He was invincible then, and he is invincible now..." "In just over a year, from invincible in Divine Treasury to invincible in Dao Foundation..." Many exchanged glances, looking at one another in utter bewilderment. Lu Changsheng's rise was like something out of myth and legend, defying all belief. However, while the others had merely watched the battle from afar, Su Tianwen and Zhang Tianyi had clashed with Lu Changsheng with their own hands. Their impressions ran far deeper. Yet what they felt was somewhat different. Mingled with their shock was a flicker of excitement. "Lu Changsheng's strength is truly earth-shattering. But he has also shown us a path forward. It turns out divine techniques can be powerful to such an extent..." "Indeed. If I'm not mistaken, the divine technique Lu Changsheng used against Dao Lord Dongyang and Dao Lord Shouxu at the end must have been one he deduced himself, and it was likely a compound divine technique combining five laws. In theory, we could also deduce a five-law compound divine technique." "Once we possess a five-law compound divine technique, even top Foundation Establishment Dao Lords won't be our match! The martial path will truly stand above the immortal path!" For a moment, as the two gazed in the direction where Lu Changsheng had vanished, an eager, burning enthusiasm surfaced on their faces. The martial path standing above the immortal path! At the Dao Foundation level, they had never dared to dream of such a thing before. Although martial artists were said to be able to contend with Foundation Establishment Dao Lords once they forged their Dao Foundation, that was only in theory. What about in practice? Even top Dao Foundation cultivators were weaker than Foundation Establishment Dao Lords. For instance, in their fight against Dao Lord Dongyang and Dao Lord Shouxu, Su Tianwen and Zhang Tianyi had gained no advantage at all; they had even been suppressed, and the two top Dao Lords had snatched their law divine stones away. Yet Dao Lord Dongyang and Dao Lord Shouxu, whom they were helpless against, had been wiped out by Lu Changsheng with a mere flip of his palm. This proved that the martial path was powerful, and that divine techniques were formidable. It was simply that they themselves were not strong enough. "Lu Changsheng... truly is a genius who suppresses both the immortal and martial paths. In the Divine Treasury realm, he suppressed an entire generation of immortal and martial cultivators; now, in the Dao Foundation realm, he still suppresses an entire generation of both!" Su Tianwen remarked with deep emotion. It was foreseeable that starting today, Lu Changsheng's name would spread throughout the third layer of the Ancient Region. In fact, it would not be limited to the third layer alone—it would shake the entire Ancient Region! *** Lu Changsheng returned to the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect encampment. As always, the encampment remained calm and peaceful. Lu Changsheng knew that after the battle in the Tianluo Mountains, his fame was bound to spread across the entire Ancient Region once more. Perhaps not just within the third layer, either. After all, Dao Foundation cultivators were considered one of the pinnacle combat forces of major martial sects, second only to the Divine Ability realm! Those in the Divine Ability realm served as foundational pillars in every major martial sect, terrifying figures revered as founding patriarchs. For example, whether a sect possessed a Divine Ability realm expert was the defining hallmark of a major martial sect capable of standing firm in the Ancient Region. The Divine Ability realm represented the absolute peak of the Ancient Region. Perhaps beings stronger than the Divine Ability realm existed within the Ancient Region, but they mostly remained hidden in the shadows, and Lu Changsheng had never heard of them. The same held true for major immortal sects. On the surface, their strongest figures were Golden Core True Persons. Any sect that possessed a Golden Core True Person was unquestionably a major immortal sect. After all, a Golden Core True Person enjoyed a lifespan of a thousand years. Once someone attained the Golden Core realm, they could oversee their sect for centuries, bringing it hundreds of years of glory! *The Divine Ability realm... is still a bit far for me right now.* *Now is not the time to think about the Divine Ability realm. Instead, I should form the remaining two laws: the Earth Law and the Great Earth Law.* *This time, I obtained a great deal of heavenly demon essence blood...* Lu Changsheng took stock of his harvest from this trip. Four law divine stones remained, corresponding to his four uncompleted laws. What he had gathered the most was heavenly demon essence blood. When he counted carefully, the total was astonishing. One hundred and eight drops! It was truly an insane number. Who could have imagined that he would obtain one hundred and eight drops of heavenly demon essence blood? One had to remember that Lu Changsheng's primary objective when entering the secret realm had only been to secure the ten drops promised by Xia Chengfeng and Zhao Yujian. There were also four drops on Zhao Yuanshan. Adding those together, that made one hundred and twelve drops. Lu Changsheng's original goal had simply been to obtain ten drops. Even when he later blocked the exit of the secret realm, he had been thinking about law divine stones, not heavenly demon essence blood. Who would have guessed that he would only get a few law divine stones, while "conveniently" taking roughly a hundred drops of heavenly demon essence blood from all those Foundation Establishment Dao Lords and Dao Foundation experts? Among these drops of heavenly demon essence blood, quite a few were Earth-attributed. As for the Great Earth attribute, although rare, he had still managed to find around eight drops among his one hundred and eight. It was enough! "First, comprehend the Earth Law." Lu Changsheng began to comprehend the Earth Law. Comprehending the Earth Law was not particularly difficult. Familiar with the process, Lu Changsheng soon birthed his seventh law within his brain domain: the Earth Law. Next, he began comprehending the Great Earth Law. The Earth Law and the Great Earth Law seemed similar on the surface, but in reality, they were completely different matters. The Great Earth Law could essentially be viewed as the magnetic field of the earth. This kind of law was exceedingly rare, and comprehending it was considerably more difficult. However, with Lu Changsheng's current comprehension, it presented no obstacle at all. Before long, another law emerged within his brain domain. The eighth law! *Whoosh.* Lu Changsheng opened his eyes. With a thought, a hum resonated as his brain domain descended. Eight radiances flickered continuously within it. Lu Changsheng had finally grasped all eight laws. "With eight laws, perhaps only now can I truly be considered at the pinnacle of the Dao Foundation realm in the entire third layer of the Ancient Region, right?" Lu Changsheng murmured softly. In truth, there were cultivators in the third layer who had grasped six laws. Judging purely by the number of laws comprehended, Lu Changsheng could not have been considered the highest previously. However, those people had basically lost all hope of achieving a divine ability. After all, not everyone possessed Lu Changsheng's terrifying comprehension, which allowed him to grasp eight laws in such a short span of time. For those Dao Foundation martial artists who had comprehended six laws, they had spent their entire lives and energies doing so. As for cultivating those laws to consummation? That was utterly impossible. Their lifespans simply would not hold out. A Dao Foundation martial artist had a lifespan of only three hundred years. Comprehending six laws took over two hundred years, and forging a Dao Foundation to begin with might have taken until they were seventy or eighty. Where would they find the time to cultivate their laws to consummation? Only Lu Changsheng was different. Not only had he comprehended eight laws, but bringing all eight to consummation would not take him much time at all. Lu Changsheng brought up his attribute panel. Host: Lu Changsheng Comprehension: 75,730 (Dragon and Phoenix Among Men) Spiritual Law: Consummate Flame Law: Consummate Wind Law: Consummate Wood Law: Consummate Metal Law: 49% (Progress) Water Law: 49% (Progress) Earth Law: 1% (Progress) Great Earth Law: 1% (Progress) Over this period, his progress in the Metal Law and Water Law had increased by another two percent, but that was all. Four laws remained to be cultivated to consummation. *I happen to have four law divine stones.* *Zhao Yuanshan mentioned before that if I had an extra law divine stone, I could give him one.* *Unfortunately, I don't have any spares either...* Lu Changsheng naturally remembered Zhao Yuanshan's words. In fact, if Lu Changsheng relied on his massive stash of heavenly demon essence blood and cultivated diligently for half a year to a year, he could bring the Metal Law and Water Law to consummation on his own. Then he would have two "extra" law divine stones. Yet Lu Changsheng would not do that. His cultivation time was precious as well. Using law divine stones could save him several months. With such a massive boost in efficiency, why wouldn't he use them? He certainly would not hold back his own progress just to leave them for someone else. Perhaps Zhao Yuanshan had helped him, but that help was not significant enough for Lu Changsheng to sacrifice his own cultivation for Zhao Yuanshan's sake. *If I have a chance to obtain more law divine stones in the future, I'll give one to Zhao Yuanshan then.* Lu Changsheng had already made up his mind. He immediately took out the four law divine stones and channeled the four corresponding laws into them. "Let us begin..." With that, Lu Changsheng immersed himself in the law divine stones, dedicating himself to comprehending the four laws. *** Yet while Lu Changsheng was in secluded cultivation refining his laws, the entire Ancient Region Heavenly Sect was thrown into an uproar by the news arriving from the Tianluo Mountains. Xia Chengfeng and Zhao Yujian had returned to the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect ahead of Lu Changsheng. Upon returning, both had immediately entered secluded cultivation to comprehend their law divine stones. After meditating for a time, both eventually emerged, only to find a message left by Wang Yun. "Wang Yun?" The two thought about it. They had gained a bountiful harvest this time, largely thanks to Wang Yun inviting Lu Changsheng. Thus, the two set off toward Wang Yun's cave dwelling. Before long, they arrived at her cave dwelling together. "Fellow Daoist Wang, you were in such a hurry to find us. Is something the matter?" Xia Chengfeng asked. Upon seeing Xia Chengfeng and Zhao Yujian, Wang Yun wore a solemn expression as she asked, measuring every word, "May I ask the two of you—are the rumors circulating outside true?" "What rumors outside?" The two were somewhat bewildered. They had only just emerged from seclusion and knew nothing about any external rumors. Wang Yun realized they had just concluded their cultivation and had not heard the news. Taking a deep breath, she said gravely, "Do you know that word has spread from the Tianluo Mountains recently? It's said that Lu Changsheng of our Ancient Region Heavenly Sect single-handedly blocked the entrance of the secret realm, slaying numerous top experts including Dao Lord Dongyang and Dao Lord Shouxu, and defeating top Dao Foundation experts like Su Tianwen and Zhang Tianyi." "Lu Changsheng reportedly seized countless treasures from them, cleaning out every last law divine stone." "Since the two of you entered the secret realm together with Fellow Daoist Lu, is this news true?" "I truly find it hard to believe Fellow Daoist Lu could possess such terrifying strength..." Wang Yun's words shook Xia Chengfeng and Zhao Yujian to the core. Even though they knew Lu Changsheng had defeated Dao Lord Qingxuan, blocking the exit of the secret realm was an entirely different level of audacity! Single-handedly blocking the exit, forcing every top expert who wished to leave the Tianluo Mountains to be plundered by him... Just how immense did one's strength have to be to pull that off? One had to be completely invincible, sweeping through everything in one's path! Someone merely a cut above the rest could never have accomplished such a feat. Dao Lord Dongyang and Dao Lord Shouxu were among the absolute strongest Dao Lords. In the entire third layer of the Ancient Region, who dared claim they had the confidence to defeat either of them, let alone slay them both? Moreover, Su Tianwen and Zhang Tianyi were pinnacle Dao Foundation experts, far stronger than Xia Chengfeng and Zhao Yujian. Yet even experts of their caliber had been forced to swallow their pride and hand over their treasures to Lu Changsheng just to preserve their lives and safely leave the Tianluo Mountains. "This..." "Fellow Daoist Lu was truly that domineering?" Xia Chengfeng and Zhao Yujian looked at each other, speechless. Although they already knew Lu Changsheng was formidable—he had defeated Dao Lord Qingxuan, after all—to be so strong that he swept through everything without a match far exceeded their wildest imaginations. "Fellow Daoist Wang Yun, is this news accurate?" Xia Chengfeng asked. "It is absolutely true!" "Right now, not only our Ancient Region Heavenly Sect, but the entire third layer of the Ancient Region has heard the news." "More importantly, numerous Dao Foundation martial artists and Foundation Establishment Dao Lords in the Tianluo Mountains witnessed the battle with their own eyes. Even Su Tianwen and Zhang Tianyi have kept their mouths shut and made no denial. Doesn't that prove everything?" Wang Yun continued. With that, Xia Chengfeng and Zhao Yujian knew the news was almost certainly genuine. They had never imagined that Lu Changsheng would be so terrifying after they left. Blocking the gate single-handedly—they wouldn't have dared to even contemplate it. Since Wang Yun had asked, and the news was already widespread, Xia Chengfeng and Zhao Yujian saw no reason to hide the truth. "We returned to the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect early, so we don't know what Fellow Daoist Lu did afterward in the Tianluo Mountains." "However, while inside the secret realm, Fellow Daoist Lu defeated Dao Lord Qingxuan, swept through sacred ground after sacred ground, and seized many law divine stones." "The two of us decided to leave early and return to the encampment precisely because we each obtained four law divine stones, far exceeding our initial expectations," Xia Chengfeng explained truthfully. "What? You each obtained four law divine stones?!" Wang Yun shot to her feet. Shock! Utter shock! Never had she imagined that Xia Chengfeng and Zhao Yujian, who had returned early, would have acquired so many law divine stones. This was simply unbelievable! Four law divine stones covered all four of their respective laws. If they persevered in their cultivation with the aid of those four stones, it was genuinely possible for them to bring all four laws to consummation. When that time came, they would have a real chance of coalescing a divine ability and ascending to the Divine Ability realm! A divine ability! How many Dao Foundation martial artists dreamed of that realm day and night? And now, Xia Chengfeng and Zhao Yujian actually stood a chance of attaining it. Of course, it was still only a chance. If one's comprehension was insufficient, even with law divine stones, bringing all of one's laws to consummation remained exceedingly difficult. Even if all of one's laws reached consummation, not everyone could successfully condense a divine ability. Several centuries had passed without the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect producing a new Divine Ability realm expert, which showed just how difficult that step was. Even so, possessing even a glimmer of hope placed them far ahead of countless other Dao Foundation martial artists. Most Dao Foundation cultivators could not see even a sliver of hope. Wang Yun, for instance, saw no hope whatsoever of coalescing a divine ability. "That... really is unbelievable." "Still, this is the fortune of you two fellow Daoists," Wang Yun finally said slowly. A twinge of regret even rose in her heart over why she hadn't accompanied them into the secret realm. If she had also obtained several law divine stones, wouldn't she have had a chance at achieving a divine ability as well? Of course, that was merely wishful thinking. Even if she had wanted to go at the time, Xia Chengfeng and Zhao Yujian would never have agreed. The struggles inside the secret realm were perilous. Without the strength of a top Dao Foundation expert, entering would only make one a burden, and no one was willing to bring dead weight into such a place. "Well, thank you both for telling me." Wang Yun rose and saw the two out of her cave dwelling. Gazing in the direction of Lu Changsheng's cave dwelling, a flicker of strange emotion crossed her eyes. *I truly never expected Lu Changsheng to be so powerful and possess such terrifying talent. He likely stands a tremendous chance of coalescing a divine ability and becoming another Divine Ability patriarch of our Ancient Region Heavenly Sect!* Within the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect, anyone who attained a divine ability was revered as a "patriarch." In the entire sect, Divine Ability patriarchs could be counted on one hand. Yet it was precisely those few patriarchs who held up the entire Ancient Region Heavenly Sect! *** It was not just the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect that was shaken. Other major martial sects and immortal sects were equally astounded. This piece of news was simply too shocking. At the mountain gate of the Huangtian Sect, situated on the outer perimeter of the Ancient Region, Huang Jiufeng sat meditating within his cave dwelling. "Hmm?" Huang Jiufeng felt a presence and immediately opened the entrance. Outside stood one of his disciples. "Master, there is news regarding Lu Changsheng of the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect," the disciple reported respectfully. "News at last? Speak, quickly!" Huang Jiufeng's brow rose as he demanded at once. Ever since Xu Haotian died at Lu Changsheng's hands, Huang Jiufeng had harbored a deep grudge against him. He had been keeping close tabs on Lu Changsheng's every move. However, once Lu Changsheng became a Dao Foundation expert, Huang Jiufeng had been rendered utterly powerless. He had not even comprehended a single law himself. What could he possibly use to deal with Lu Changsheng? Even so, Huang Jiufeng had not given up looking for ways. He still possessed heavenly demon essence blood, which he had traded for using treasures accumulated over many years. He continued to gather intelligence on Lu Changsheng. Once a suitable opportunity arose, he wouldn't hesitate to use that heavenly demon essence blood to hire Dao Foundation experts to eliminate him. "Master, Lu Changsheng..." The disciple hesitated, a strange look on his face. "Speak! What happened with Lu Changsheng?" Huang Jiufeng pressed coldly. Gritting his teeth, the disciple said, "News just arrived from the Tianluo Mountains in the third layer of the Ancient Region. Lu Changsheng single-handedly routed hundreds of top Dao Foundation and Foundation Establishment Dao Lords." "He even searched them one by one, seizing countless treasures." "Top Dao Lords like Dao Lord Dongyang and Dao Lord Shouxu fought Lu Changsheng and were both slain. Top Dao Foundation experts Su Tianwen and Zhang Tianyi were also defeated and forced to swallow their pride, surrendering their treasures to save their lives." "Lu Changsheng is practically invincible at the Dao Foundation level now, just as he was in the Divine Treasury realm." "Invincible in Divine Treasury, invincible in Dao Foundation." "Lu Changsheng has truly suppressed an entire generation of the immortal and martial paths. He has a real chance at attaining a divine ability..." As the disciple finished speaking, Huang Jiufeng felt as though the world were spinning, a thunderous roar exploding in his mind. "Impossible! That is absolutely impossible!" "Lu Changsheng forged his Dao Foundation barely a year ago. How could he possibly be invincible among Dao Foundation cultivators?!" "This is sheer fantasy, completely impossible! Tell me this isn't true..." Huang Jiufeng glared fiercely at his disciple. Yet the disciple merely lowered his head, not daring to utter a word. Seeing this, how could Huang Jiufeng fail to understand? It was true! Everything his disciple said was true. Lu Changsheng was truly invincible in the Dao Foundation realm! He had provoked such a terrifying monster. Invincible at the Dao Foundation level! And so young, too. With a real chance at a divine ability! It was highly likely that Lu Changsheng would become another Divine Ability patriarch of the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect! *Thump.* Huang Jiufeng slumped powerlessly into his chair. "Master, what do we do now?" the disciple could not help but ask. He was terrified as well! It was because of Xu Haotian that his master had antagonized Lu Changsheng, to the point where they were locked in a feud of life and death. Offending such a terrifying entity meant that even though he was merely in the Divine Treasury realm and Lu Changsheng might not bother dealing with him directly, there were times when Lu Changsheng wouldn't even need to speak. Countless Divine Treasury martial artists would eagerly "help" Lu Changsheng get rid of him. Even his status as a disciple of the Huangtian Sect wouldn't protect him. "What are you panicking for?!" Huang Jiufeng scolded sharply. A sharp glint flickered in his eyes as he said in a low voice, "Lu Changsheng has already gathered unstoppable momentum; we can do nothing to him." "However, he has yet to coalesce a divine ability, nor has he become a Divine Ability patriarch." "I am an elder of the Huangtian Sect. What can Lu Changsheng do to me?" "I will simply remain within the Huangtian Sect for the rest of my life and never step outside. Lu Changsheng won't be able to touch me!" "Enough. You may leave." Huang Jiufeng waved his hand, and the disciple respectfully backed out of the cave dwelling. Yet though Huang Jiufeng appeared composed before his disciple, stormy waves raged deep within his heart. He was nowhere near as calm as he seemed on the surface. *I am merely an ordinary Dao Foundation martial artist who hasn't even mastered a law. In Lu Changsheng's eyes, I am completely insignificant; he might not even remember me anymore.* *Lu Changsheng's momentum is unstoppable. For now, I can only endure...* Huang Jiufeng had no other choice. He could only endure! He had even prepared himself never to leave the Huangtian Sect's mountain gate for the rest of his life. Though it was humiliating to never dare leave the sect, it was better than losing his life. Lu Changsheng was someone Huang Jiufeng could not afford to provoke. *** Not only in the Huangtian Sect and the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect, but across every major immortal sect's mountain gate and throughout the entire Ancient Region, Lu Changsheng's name had spread far and wide. Yet Lu Changsheng remained oblivious to it all. He stayed inside his cave dwelling, wholly devoted to comprehending his laws. In the blink of an eye, the fifty-first day arrived. *Hum.* Two radiances stirred one after another within Lu Changsheng's brain domain. They were two laws: the Metal Law and the Water Law. Both laws had reached consummation. Furthermore, two lines of small characters surfaced before Lu Changsheng's eyes: *Metal Law consummate, comprehension increased by 3,000 points.* *Water Law consummate, comprehension increased by 3,000 points.* Yet Lu Changsheng remained unmoved. He did not even open his eyes, continuing to immerse himself in comprehending the laws. Two months, three months... Finally, more than three months later—on the ninety-ninth day. *Boom!* A violent surge rolled through Lu Changsheng's brain domain as two beams of light trembled within it. At the same time, two lines of small characters appeared before his eyes once more: *Earth Law consummate, comprehension increased by 3,000 points.* *Great Earth Law consummate, comprehension increased by 3,000 points.* *Whoosh.* Lu Changsheng opened his eyes. At this moment, all eight laws within his brain domain had finally reached full consummation!