Lu Changsheng Finally Returns, Shocking the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect!

"My laws have reached consummation..." A strange glint flickered in Lu Changsheng's eyes. In truth, counting the time, his path had already been set in stone the moment he chose eight law seeds. There had been no turning back. To condense a divine ability, he had to master eight laws. He even had to cultivate all eight laws to consummation. The difficulty of this task was virtually akin to ascending to heaven. It was practically impossible. The outside world's understanding of Lu Changsheng was still limited to "six laws." Even so, people already regarded him as an extraordinary celestial being. In reality, Lu Changsheng possessed eight laws! Without terrifying comprehension, no one could have cultivated all eight laws to full consummation. Even with law divine stones, it would have been impossible. Lu Changsheng called up his attribute panel to inspect his current physical condition. Host: Lu Changsheng Comprehension: 92,750 (Dragon and Phoenix Among Men) Spiritual Law: Consummation Flame Law: Consummation Wind Law: Consummation Wood Law: Consummation Metal Law: Consummation Water Law: Consummation Earth Law: Consummation Great Earth Law: Consummation On the attribute panel, all eight laws were at consummation. Lu Changsheng was not surprised. After all, he had used four law divine stones, so his progress in the laws had naturally advanced at lightning speed. Moreover, with over three months of time and the consummation of four more laws, Lu Changsheng's comprehension had already surpassed ninety thousand points. It was only a little over seven thousand points away from breaking through the one-hundred-thousand mark. Having used the attribute panel for so long, Lu Changsheng basically understood its characteristics. Previously, when his comprehension reached ten thousand points, it had transformed into "Dragon and Phoenix Among Men." For his comprehension to transform again, it would require ten times the points—namely, one hundred thousand points of comprehension. Once he reached one hundred thousand comprehension points, his comprehension would undergo another transformation. A comprehension at the level of Dragon and Phoenix Among Men had already allowed Lu Changsheng to leave everyone in the dust among Dao Foundation cultivators, surpassing countless peers. He even stood a massive chance of reaching the Divine Ability realm. What would happen after his comprehension transformed again? Lu Changsheng could not even imagine how terrifying his comprehension would become after another metamorphosis. However, in just a few more months, his comprehension should reach one hundred thousand points and undergo that transformation. Lu Changsheng would not have to wait very long. "All eight laws have reached consummation." "As for a divine ability, how do I condense one?" Lu Changsheng truly had no idea. His cultivation speed was simply too fast. So fast that he did not even know how to condense a divine ability. Then again, most cultivators likely did not know either. Without having their laws at consummation, they were not even qualified to condense a divine ability. Thus, Lu Changsheng headed straight for the Divine Technique Hall. He did not go there to practice divine techniques. He went to search for secret manuals detailing how to condense a divine ability. Having reached his current level, the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect no longer possessed divine techniques that suited him. Lu Changsheng could only deduce them himself. However, deducing divine techniques could be set aside for now. Condensing a divine ability was the key. Lu Changsheng finally emerged from his cave dwelling and arrived at the Divine Technique Hall. The Divine Technique Hall had elders as well as many Dao Foundation martial artists. Yet the moment they saw it was Lu Changsheng, even the elders immediately stood up. "Lu Changsheng." "It's really Lu Changsheng... No, it should be Senior Brother Lu." "Right, Senior Brother Lu. We are all Dao Foundation martial artists of the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect, so we should address each other as fellow disciples." "Senior Brother Lu is truly formidable. In the Tianluo Mountains, he was utterly domineering. Now people even call him invincible in the Dao Foundation realm..." Many Dao Foundation martial artists fixed their gazes upon Lu Changsheng. This time, their eyes held only awe and reverence! After all, Lu Changsheng's battle achievements in the Tianluo Mountains were simply too terrifying. So terrifying that no one could even muster a trace of jealousy. There was only pride and reverence. "Elder." Lu Changsheng overheard the murmurs of these Dao Foundation martial artists. He knew that news from the Tianluo Mountains must have spread. Yet Lu Changsheng did not care. Invincible in the Dao Foundation realm meant nothing to him. After all, when he was in the Divine Treasury realm, he had also been invincible in the Divine Treasury. He only wished to climb to the pinnacle of martial arts! Everything else was trivial and unimportant. "Lu Changsheng, what kind of divine technique are you looking for?" The Divine Technique Hall elder's attitude was exceptionally cordial. He even took the initiative to ask what technique Lu Changsheng needed. On the previous occasions when Lu Changsheng had sought divine techniques, he had to search slowly on his own; these elders had never been so enthusiastic. Now, things were different. Invincible in the Dao Foundation realm! With great hope of advancing to the Divine Ability realm. Faced with a future Divine Ability Ancestor of the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect, which elder would dare take him lightly? Since the elder was so warm, Lu Changsheng did not stand on ceremony and asked directly, "May I ask, Elder, which secret manuals in the Divine Technique Hall can assist a martial artist in condensing a divine ability?" The elders of the Divine Technique Hall might not be the most powerful, but having stayed in the Divine Technique Hall year-round, they knew every single book inside by heart. Asking an elder of the Divine Technique Hall was definitely the right choice. "Manuals for condensing a divine ability?" "Lu Changsheng, are you already preparing to condense a divine ability?" The elder's eyes widened as he stared fixedly at Lu Changsheng. Condensing a divine ability! He had remained a Dao Foundation martial artist his entire life, never even bringing a single law to consummation. He was still a hundred and eight thousand li away from condensing a divine ability. There was practically no hope for him in this lifetime. Lu Changsheng, however, was different. Lu Changsheng's future was boundless. Even so, learning that Lu Changsheng was already preparing to attempt condensing a divine ability left the elder profoundly shaken. "I merely wish to understand the process beforehand," Lu Changsheng replied calmly, neither confirming nor denying anything. The elder fell silent for a moment before letting out a long sigh. "Divine ability manuals are top secret. They can only be obtained at the main mountain gate of the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect. Furthermore, they will almost certainly verify your cultivation. Unless all your laws have been cultivated to consummation, they will not grant you a Divine Ability realm manual." "Top secret?" Lu Changsheng grew thoughtful. He had not expected the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect to maintain such strict secrecy regarding methods for the Divine Ability realm. In truth, thinking about it, it was understandable. Whether the Divine Treasury or the Dao Foundation, neither could sway the foundational bedrock of a great martial arts sect. Yet the Divine Ability realm was different. Once one attained the Divine Ability realm, one could establish a sect, become an ancestor, and even forge a major martial sect with sheer power. A divine ability was of paramount importance. Naturally, Divine Ability realm manuals became top secret and were not divulged lightly. However, Lu Changsheng was not disappointed. He was already a martial artist of the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect. It was merely a matter of returning from the third layer of the Ancient Region to the main mountain gate of the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect. "Indeed, it is about time I left the third layer of the Ancient Region and paid a visit back to the mountain gate." Lu Changsheng then turned and walked straight out of the Divine Technique Hall. "I have already reached the pinnacle of the Dao Foundation. There is truly no longer any need to remain in the third layer of the Ancient Region," Lu Changsheng muttered in an undertone. The third layer of the Ancient Region could offer him no further aid. With that thought, the desire to depart took root in Lu Changsheng's mind. Before leaving, however, Lu Changsheng paid a visit to the Trading Hall and sought out Zhao Yuanshan. "Brother Lu." Zhao Yuanshan was thrilled. A look of anticipation flickered in his eyes. Clearly, the recent rumors about Lu Changsheng had excited him immensely. Lu Changsheng naturally understood what Zhao Yuanshan was hoping for. "Brother Zhao, I must disappoint you." "While I did indeed obtain some law divine stones in the secret realm and the Tianluo Mountains, I required them for my own cultivation as well. Therefore, I have no spare law divine stones to offer you," Lu Changsheng said straightforwardly. "Ah..." Zhao Yuanshan's expression froze. Evidently, he was crushed. The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. According to the information Zhao Yuanshan had received, Lu Changsheng had blocked the exit in the Tianluo Mountains, forcing top Dao Foundation cultivators and top Foundation Establishment Dao Lords to surrender their spatial treasures one by one to be scavenged by him. Theoretically, Lu Changsheng should have reaped numerous law divine stones. Now it seemed Lu Changsheng had not obtained as many as he had imagined. As for the idea that Lu Changsheng was going back on his word and withholding the stones, Zhao Yuanshan considered it practically impossible. There was no reason for Lu Changsheng to do so. After all, they had agreed from the beginning that Zhao Yuanshan would only receive a stone if there were any to spare. Zhao Yuanshan forced a smile and said, "Here are the four drops of heavenly demon essence blood that Xia Chengfeng and Zhao Yujian left with me back then. They are all yours." Lu Changsheng glanced at the four drops of heavenly demon essence blood. He did not refuse and put them away. Although his laws had already reached consummation and he no longer needed heavenly demon essence blood, it remained extremely precious. For Dao Foundation martial artists, it was a peerless treasure for comprehending laws. One could trade heavenly demon essence blood for many things. No one would ever complain about having too much of it. "I may temporarily return to the main mountain gate of the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect," Lu Changsheng said. Disappointment surfaced in Zhao Yuanshan's eyes. Once Lu Changsheng departed, his chances of obtaining a law divine stone would become even slimmer. Then, Lu Changsheng turned to leave. Yet he left Zhao Yuanshan with a parting remark: "Zhao Yuanshan, if you truly wish to obtain a law divine stone, you might consider looking for Xia Chengfeng and Zhao Yujian. This time, each of them obtained four law divine stones." "Although they also need law divine stones to cultivate their laws, if you offer a high enough price, perhaps they might really be willing to spare one for you..." Lu Changsheng's words echoed in Zhao Yuanshan's ears. Zhao Yuanshan froze for a moment, and then overwhelming joy washed over him. Though it was merely a piece of news, to him, it was of vital importance! Xia Chengfeng and Zhao Yujian had certainly kept their lips sealed. Not a whisper of news had leaked out. To think that without a sound, each of them had acquired four law divine stones! No wonder the two of them had returned to the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect encampment early. Their harvest had far exceeded their original expectations—they were truly loaded with spoils. "Although Xia Chengfeng and Zhao Yujian also possess four laws, their progress in one or two of those laws should already be quite advanced. They don't actually need to use law divine stones for them." "As long as they have enough corresponding heavenly demon essence blood, they can bring their most advanced laws to consummation. When that time comes, they might be able to save one or two law divine stones." "Perhaps I might be able to obtain more than just one..." Zhao Yuanshan's eyes lit up. He was thrilled. This intelligence was of utmost importance to him. "Thank you, Brother Lu!" Zhao Yuanshan bowed deeply toward Lu Changsheng's retreating figure. Afterward, he began pondering how to negotiate with Xia Chengfeng and Zhao Yujian. He would certainly have to bleed profusely, but right now, what he lacked least was heavenly demon essence blood. As long as he could obtain a law divine stone, any price was worth paying! *** Lu Changsheng departed from the Trading Hall. In the third layer of the Ancient Region, he did not know many people. Strictly speaking, there was probably not a single person he could call a true friend. There was only Zhao Yuanshan, and theirs had merely been a relationship of mutual benefit. If pushed, he could only be counted as "half" a friend. Revealing the matter of Xia Chengfeng and Zhao Yujian's law divine stones was already an immense favor to Zhao Yuanshan. "Time to return to the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect..." Lu Changsheng felt no lingering attachment. Taking a step forward, he traversed the void, soaring into the sky in an instant and vanishing without a trace. The distance from the third layer of the Ancient Region to the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect's mountain gate was immense. Back then, when Lu Changsheng had traveled from the sect gate to the third layer, the journey had taken him an entire month. Now, however, it would not take nearly as long. Lu Changsheng's Wind Law had already reached consummation. His overall strength was worlds apart from before. For mere travel, why would he need so much time? After a mere three days, rushing along like wind and lightning, Lu Changsheng arrived back at the mountain gate of the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect. "I'm back..." Looking at the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect, a faint smile appeared on Lu Changsheng's face. This was his sect. Back when he was still in the Divine Treasury realm, he had only felt secure within the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect. Without realizing it, his roots had already taken hold in the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect. *Whoosh.* Lu Changsheng flew straight toward the Hall of Law Enforcement without delay. He wanted to inquire about matters concerning divine abilities. As the Master of the Hall of Law Enforcement, Zhong Yu would certainly know all about it. Asking Zhong Yu directly would suffice. Thus, Lu Changsheng touched down at the Hall of Law Enforcement. "Traversing the void... That's a Dao Foundation expert!" "I wonder which Dao Foundation elder it is?" "This Dao Foundation elder looks so young... Wait, isn't that Senior Brother Lu Changsheng?" "What? Senior Brother Lu Changsheng? It really is him! Senior Brother Lu has returned..." "I heard Senior Brother Lu was dazzling in the third layer of the Ancient Region as well, slaying Dao Lords and defeating top Dao Foundation cultivators with boundless glory!" "I even heard news claiming Senior Brother Lu Changsheng can be called invincible in the Dao Foundation realm..." In an instant, the gazes of numerous disciples and elders throughout the Hall of Law Enforcement turned toward Lu Changsheng. Within the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect, Lu Changsheng was a veritable legend! His appearance naturally caused an immense stir. After all, counting the time, it had been a year or two since Lu Changsheng cast his Dao Foundation. Having not shown himself at the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect's mountain gate for a year or two, his sudden arrival naturally drew everyone's attention. Especially recently, when news regarding Lu Changsheng had trickled back one piece after another. However, the disciples in the Divine Treasury realm still moved in circles that were too low, and they did not know the exact details regarding the Dao Foundation tier. Only the Dao Foundation elders truly understood the specific reports about Lu Changsheng and realized just how terrifying the news from the Tianluo Mountains was. Lu Changsheng landed at the Hall of Law Enforcement. Then, sweeping his Perception Domain, he instantly located Zhong Yu, the Master of the Hall of Law Enforcement. Lu Changsheng was no longer a true disciple of the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect. Yet he was not an elder either. Many Dao Foundation martial artists were in this position— neither true disciples nor elders, yet indispensable members of the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect! Lu Changsheng walked directly into the inner hall. No one in the Hall of Law Enforcement stopped him. Soon, Lu Changsheng saw a familiar figure. The Master of the Hall of Law Enforcement, Zhong Yu! However, things were different from before. In the past, Lu Changsheng had been unable to see through Zhong Yu. Now, Lu Changsheng could see clearly. Zhong Yu was truly extraordinary. He was actually a top Dao Foundation expert who had mastered four laws. No wonder he could command the Hall of Law Enforcement. Such strength was considered top-tier even among Dao Foundation cultivators. Only someone with such prowess could oversee the Hall of Law Enforcement. "Lu Changsheng, you've returned?" A hint of surprise showed in Zhong Yu's eyes. "Hall Master Zhong, I have returned." Lu Changsheng bowed to Zhong Yu and sat cross-legged opposite him. Both of them were now Dao Foundation martial artists. Their status was equal. Zhong Yu sighed softly. "Lu Changsheng, I heard some news about you. In the Tianluo Mountains, it seems you did something tremendous?" "Those rumors..." Even having received the reports, Zhong Yu still found them hard to believe. "They are all true!" Lu Changsheng did not hesitate and admitted it directly. Lu Changsheng was well aware of the rumors circulating outside. In truth, there was no exaggeration at all; that was simply what had happened. In fact, what he had done was even more outrageous! "They are all true..." Zhong Yu fell silent for a moment. In the depths of his heart, tumultuous waves surged. He knew very well what this implied. How long had it been since Lu Changsheng cast his Dao Foundation? A little over a year, not even two full years. And he was already hailed as invincible in the Dao Foundation realm. It sounded like pure fantasy! If the rumors were all true, then Zhong Yu understood clearly: Lu Changsheng would very likely become the new Divine Ability Ancestor of the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect! "Lu Changsheng, what brings you back this time?" Zhong Yu asked. "I returned this time hoping to obtain the methods for condensing a divine ability from the sect," Lu Changsheng replied. "Condensing a divine ability? Have your laws reached consummation?" Zhong Yu's heart jolted! Being invincible in the Dao Foundation realm and having one's laws at consummation were two completely different matters. Invincibility in the Dao Foundation could stem from acquiring a powerful treasure or possessing an extraordinary divine technique. Consummate laws, on the other hand, meant one truly possessed the qualification to impact the Divine Ability realm. By comparison, consummate laws were naturally far more shocking! Lu Changsheng did not offer an explanation. He had long known that an explanation was never as convincing as actual proof. *Hum.* The next instant, his brain domain descended, enveloping Zhong Yu in a flash. By sheer reflex, Zhong Yu manifested his own brain domain in an attempt to resist. Yet to his utter horror, Zhong Yu discovered that when Lu Changsheng's brain domain descended, his own could not hold out for even a second. It was entirely crushed. "Withdraw!" Zhong Yu hastily retracted his brain domain. Had he been a fraction of a second slower, his brain domain would have been torn apart instantly. Moreover, this had occurred while Lu Changsheng harbored no hostility whatsoever and without his brain domain actively targeting him. "Lu Changsheng, how is your brain domain so strong?" Zhong Yu was completely dumbfounded. He was a top Dao Foundation expert himself. Yet against Lu Changsheng's brain domain, he could not even resist. In other words, Lu Changsheng did not even need to cast a divine technique. Simply descending with his brain domain was enough to suppress him. This left Zhong Yu profoundly shaken. He was, after all, a top Dao Foundation cultivator. How could he be so powerless before Lu Changsheng? No matter how grand Lu Changsheng's reputation was before, or how loudly the title of "invincible in the Dao Foundation" rang, without witnessing it firsthand, one could never truly grasp his strength. And now, Zhong Yu understood. If Lu Changsheng wished to kill him, a single thought would suffice. He could kill him in an instant. Such was the terrifying might of one invincible in the Dao Foundation realm! Zhong Yu desperately wanted to know: why was Lu Changsheng's brain domain so monstrously powerful? Soon, Zhong Yu understood. *Buzz.* Within Lu Changsheng's brain domain, beams of light flashed one after another. Each beam of light represented a law. Moreover, Zhong Yu could clearly sense that nearly every beam of light was a consummate law! One, two, three, four, five... As law after law appeared within Lu Changsheng's brain domain, Zhong Yu's mouth fell open. In the end, what did he see? Eight laws! And all eight were consummate laws, blazing brilliantly within Lu Changsheng's brain domain. It was precisely these eight consummate laws that allowed Lu Changsheng's brain domain to utterly crush the brain domain of any Dao Foundation martial artist. Not a single Dao Foundation expert could withstand Lu Changsheng's current brain domain. "All eight laws at consummation... No wonder you returned to the sect's mountain gate." "With your current realm, you are indeed qualified to attempt condensing a divine ability..." Zhong Yu was shaken to the core. He did not even know what to say. Reflecting on himself, he too was a top-tier genius. And the result? He had mastered four laws. Yet among those four laws, not a single one was at consummation, let alone all four. In this lifetime, bringing all four laws to consummation was virtually impossible for him. As for advancing to the Divine Ability realm? He did not even dare dream of it. The Ancient Region Heavenly Sect had not seen the birth of a new Divine Ability Ancestor in several centuries. Now, however, Zhong Yu felt immensely excited. He had a faint premonition: Perhaps Lu Changsheng could become the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect's new Divine Ability Ancestor! Soon, Lu Changsheng retracted his brain domain. Tranquility returned to the room. "Hall Master Zhong, am I now qualified to view the methods of the Divine Ability realm?" Lu Changsheng asked placidly. "Yes! Of course you are!" "If even you are not qualified to view the methods of the Divine Ability realm, who else could be?" "The Ancient Region Heavenly Sect has long maintained a strict rule: as long as a Dao Foundation martial artist in the sect can cultivate all of their laws to consummation—regardless of who they are—they may gain access to the methods of the Divine Ability realm!" Zhong Yu declared decisively. Lu Changsheng nodded. As long as he could obtain the methods for the Divine Ability realm, that was all that mattered. His primary purpose in returning this time had been those very methods. "Lu Changsheng, let us go. I will take you to the Technique Transmission Hall right now..." Just as Zhong Yu was about to stand up, a booming voice resounded across the entire Ancient Region Heavenly Sect. "Zhong Yu, come out and face me!" Hearing this voice, Zhong Yu's expression stiffened slightly. However, he seemed disinclined to pay it any mind. Yet the voice showed no intention of stopping. "Zhong Yu, do you lack even the courage to come out and face this Dao Lord?" "Disciples of my Ziyang Immortal Sect are not to be slaughtered at will by your Ancient Region Heavenly Sect! The Ancient Region Heavenly Sect must give this Dao Lord an explanation!" "Zhong Yu, as long as you refuse to show your face, this Dao Lord will not leave the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect for a single day..." The thunderous voice reverberated through the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect. Zhong Yu's face grew increasingly grim. Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow. He could tell that the speaker was a Dao Lord, and one from the Ziyang Immortal Sect at that. This was an outright provocation! Moreover, the provocation was taking place right outside the mountain gate of the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect. Yet Zhong Yu had delayed showing himself, which was rather peculiar. The Ancient Region Heavenly Sect did not fear the Ziyang Immortal Sect. "Hall Master, what is going on?" Lu Changsheng asked. Zhong Yu let out a bitter smile and shook his head. "To speak of this matter, our Ancient Region Heavenly Sect is actually in the wrong." "A Dao Foundation elder of our Hall of Law Enforcement personally set out to pursue a disciple who had violated the sect's rules. During the pursuit, he encountered an Immortal Master, leading to a misunderstanding, and the elder accidentally killed the Immortal Master." "Only later did we learn that the Immortal Master belonged to the Ziyang Immortal Sect and was actually a disciple of Dao Lord Kongling." "When Dao Lord Kongling heard of this, he was enraged. He mobilized his forces and came here demanding an explanation from our Hall of Law Enforcement." "A Dao Foundation elder striking down an Immortal Master is indeed a breach of the rules. But it was an accidental killing, after all; that Dao Foundation elder has already been punished, and our Hall of Law Enforcement is willing to offer compensation. Yet Dao Lord Kongling refuses to let it go. He has been barricading the mountain gate, refusing to leave. I have a massive headache over this, so I simply avoided seeing him." Understanding dawned upon Lu Changsheng. He knew that a Dao Foundation expert attacking an Immortal Master was indeed a violation of the rules. Back when Lu Changsheng had stirred up enormous commotions, no Dao Foundation martial artist or Foundation Establishment Dao Lord had openly attacked him while he was in the Divine Treasury realm. That was because everyone adhered to this unspoken rule. Now, an elder of the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect's Hall of Law Enforcement had broken it. Even if it was an accidental killing, the rule had still been breached. If the victim had possessed no backing, it might have blown over, but he happened to have a formidable background as the disciple of Dao Lord Kongling. Judging by Zhong Yu's demeanor, this Dao Lord Kongling was likely far from ordinary. *Boom.* Right at that moment, a powerful Dao Foundation aura surged. "Dao Lord Kongling, do not push things too far!" "Even if your disciple was slain, so what?" "This old man will face you!" Hearing that voice, Zhong Yu's expression changed instantly. "Not good, it's Elder Wen..." This Elder Wen was the very Hall of Law Enforcement elder who had accidentally killed Dao Lord Kongling's disciple. Zhong Yu had previously warned Elder Wen under no circumstances to go outside. Yet with Dao Lord Kongling provoking the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect time and again, Elder Wen could bear it no longer. "Lu Changsheng, set your matter aside for a moment. I will be back shortly." Zhong Yu knew that once Elder Wen showed himself, things would turn dire. Dao Lord Kongling was no pushover. If Elder Wen dared to step out, Dao Lord Kongling would likely dare to kill him on the spot! Zhong Yu had no desire to watch Elder Wen get struck down like that. "Please do as you must, Hall Master." Zhong Yu stood up immediately. With a flicker of his figure, he rushed out of the Hall of Law Enforcement and flew toward the mountain gate. Lu Changsheng considered it for a moment. Since this was a major affair of the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect, he followed closely behind and flew out of the mountain gate as well. *** Outside the mountain gate of the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect. Elder Wen stood suspended in the void. Yet the moment he stepped outside the mountain gate, a towering mountain peak crashed down with immense grandeur. A magic treasure! This was a dreadful magic treasure. Furthermore, driven by a Dao Lord, its might was terrifying. If it crushed down, Elder Wen would surely die! "Dao Lord Kongling..." Elder Wen spotted Dao Lord Kongling at once. He had seemingly not anticipated that Dao Lord Kongling would dare strike brazenly right outside the mountain gate of the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect. Dao Lord Kongling's eyes were cold and merciless. "Bullying the weak and breaking the rules—I shall execute you to appease my disciple's spirit!" Dao Lord Kongling was a top Foundation Establishment Dao Lord. Across the entire Ziyang Immortal Sect, he easily ranked among the top three. Against such a top Foundation Establishment Dao Lord, let alone Elder Wen, even Zhong Yu was no match. That was precisely why Zhong Yu had avoided showing his face all this time. He truly was no match for Dao Lord Kongling. "Dao Lord Kongling, stop!" At the critical juncture, Zhong Yu arrived. Without a second thought, he unleashed a divine technique. *Whoosh...* A gale tore through the air, carrying swirling yellow sand. This was a divine technique—a compound divine technique, at that. Though not at consummation, its power was still considerable. The divine technique directly enveloped the mountain magic treasure. The mountain treasure paused for a split second. Taking advantage of that momentary pause, Zhong Yu pulled Elder Wen behind him. "Dao Lord Kongling, enough!" "This is the mountain gate of my Ancient Region Heavenly Sect. Do not overstep your bounds!" Zhong Yu roared. "Overstep my bounds?" "It is your Ancient Region Heavenly Sect that truly overstepped!" "Still, you arrived just in time, Zhong Yu. If you intend to shield Elder Wen, this Dao Lord will strike you down alongside him!" Dao Lord Kongling waved his hand. Instantly, brilliant flying swords arranged themselves across the void. In the end, the flying swords merged into a giant sword several hundred zhang long, hanging across the sky and radiating terrifying majesty. Seeing this, Zhong Yu's expression shifted drastically. Dao Lord Kongling truly had no qualms. He intended to kill them for real! Dao Lord Kongling was not afraid that the Divine Ability Ancestors of the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect would intervene. That was impossible. This was outside the mountain gate, not within it. As a Foundation Establishment Dao Lord, he was on the same level as Dao Foundation cultivators, so he had not broken the rules. Though furious, Dao Lord Kongling had not lost his reason. He had clamored outside the gate continuously, yet never stepped foot inside the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect's grounds. He had merely been waiting for Zhong Yu and Elder Wen to emerge. "Divine technique: Heaven-Upholding!" Without hesitation, Zhong Yu unleashed his strongest divine technique. Elder Wen did the same, releasing his own divine technique. Yet Dao Lord Kongling's gaze remained icy. "Heavenly Sword, cleave!" Instantly, the colossal heavenly sword cleaved straight toward Zhong Yu and Elder Wen. This strike was nearly unstoppable. In a flash, it sliced right through the two Dao Foundation cultivators' divine techniques. Even Zhong Yu could not withstand it. When this sword fell, both Zhong Yu and Elder Wen would perish! A top Dao Lord's wrath was truly unstoppable and unmatched! Right then, a figure strode through the void, step by step. Though his pace seemed leisurely, he arrived before the giant sword in the sky in an instant. Through his Perception Domain, Lu Changsheng naturally understood everything that had transpired here. Elder Wen aside—Lu Changsheng did not know him— Zhong Yu had shown Lu Changsheng kindness and had looked after him extensively when he was in the Divine Treasury realm. How could Lu Changsheng stand by and watch Zhong Yu fall into peril? "Suppress!" Lu Changsheng uttered a soft command. Instantly, everything ground to a halt. The giant sword in the sky. The colossal mountain peak. Both seemed to freeze entirely in place. "This..." Many onlookers were stunned. Looking at the figure in the void, they saw clearly: That figure in the void had used his brain domain to directly immobilize both magic treasures—the giant sword and the mountain! Those were Dao Lord Kongling's magic treasures! "Who goes there?" Dao Lord Kongling was startled. His magic treasures had actually been immobilized. Did the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect possess such a powerful Dao Foundation martial artist? Yet he did not recognize him. Lu Changsheng glanced at Dao Lord Kongling and said placidly, "Dao Lord Kongling, everyone knows the cause and effect of this matter." "Since you mentioned rules, we shall play by the rules." "I accept this matter on their behalf!" Lu Changsheng stood with his hands clasped behind his back. He knew that reasoning was useless at a time like this. Dao Lord Kongling's disciple was already dead; could he be brought back to life? Or could they truly let Dao Lord Kongling execute Elder Wen? Out of the question! Then they could only resolve it by the rules of the Ancient Region. Lu Changsheng took this burden upon himself. "You?" Dao Lord Kongling sneered. "Who are you? What qualifications do you have to take this upon yourself?" Lu Changsheng walked over to Zhong Yu's side step by step, speaking slowly, word by word: "Lu Changsheng of the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect!" "As a Dao Foundation martial artist of the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect, taking this on should be no problem, correct?" Hearing the name "Lu Changsheng," Dao Lord Kongling's eyes narrowed instantly. A look of shock and a faint trace of wariness flickered in his gaze!