Boundless Divine Ability, Breaking All Methods with Pure Force!

"Disperse." Lu Changsheng withdrew his divine ability. The colossal black hole vanished from the void. As the divine ability sank back into his body, Lu Changsheng could clearly feel his physical frame transforming bit by bit, remolding itself into a body suited to contain a divine ability. Thus, a martial artist of the Divine Ability realm acquired a divine ability first, and only under its influence did the body subtly and gradually undergo metamorphosis, thereby extending their lifespan. A martial artist of the Divine Ability realm enjoyed eight hundred years of life. That was merely two hundred years shy of the millennium lifespan of a Golden Core True Person. Once a martial artist achieved a divine ability, they truly stood on equal footing with immortal cultivators. In fact, in terms of sheer combat strength, Divine Ability realm martial artists were generally slightly stronger than Golden Core True Persons. Golden Core True Persons merely excelled in possessing a wider variety of methods—such as formation arrays, magic treasures, spells, and the like. Yet no matter how many tricks they commanded, none proved very effective against a Divine Ability martial artist. A Divine Ability martial artist needed only a single strike of their divine ability to settle everything. It truly broke all methods with pure force! Let them bring ten thousand tricks; a single divine ability was all it took! *Whoosh.* Just then, True Person Cuixuan arrived. True Person Cuixuan rarely left the super long-distance teleportation array, yet now he had taken the initiative to see Lu Changsheng. This showed just how massive the commotion Lu Changsheng had caused, enough to disturb the True Person. "Fellow Daoist Lu, congratulations on condensing your divine ability and ascending to the Divine Ability realm!" True Person Cuixuan offered his congratulations first. "Thank you for guarding me, True Person." Lu Changsheng replied politely and invited True Person Cuixuan to take a seat. True Person Cuixuan looked Lu Changsheng up and down. He could only sense that Lu Changsheng had indeed condensed a divine ability and was now a Divine Ability martial artist. But as for what kind of divine ability it was, he had no way of knowing. After all, True Person Cuixuan could not see through Lu Changsheng's depths at a glance. Only in battle, or if Lu Changsheng voluntarily revealed it, would anyone know what divine ability he had condensed. True Person Cuixuan could not help asking, "Fellow Daoist Lu, is what you condensed just now a greater divine ability? Even I felt a tremor in my heart. A divine ability like that certainly cannot be a lesser divine ability..." Lu Changsheng did not answer directly. Instead, he gave a noncommittal response. Though Lu Changsheng trusted True Person Cuixuan, it was still unwise to casually expose the matter of having a boundless divine ability. After all, Lu Changsheng still had two divine ability Dao fruits that had not yet transformed. With Spiritual Black Hole alone, Lu Changsheng did not know where he ranked among top Divine Ability realm martial artists. "True Person Cuixuan, my divine ability is somewhat unique. Why don't you experience it for yourself?" Rather than giving a direct answer, Lu Changsheng proposed a sparring match. In truth, Lu Changsheng also wanted to know just how powerful his Spiritual Black Hole divine ability was. Just how miraculous was a boundless divine ability? "Very well, then this old man shall test it." True Person Cuixuan waved his hand. Several layers of defensive spells enveloped his body, followed by his magic treasure. It was an exquisite miniature pagoda hovering above his head, seemingly shielding his entire body. Moreover, a Golden Core True Person's spirit was exceedingly solid, fused completely with the Golden Core; shaking the spirit of a Golden Core True Person was inherently an immensely difficult feat. Evidently, True Person Cuixuan had also guessed that the divine ability Lu Changsheng condensed was likely related to the spirit. He guarded his spirit with utmost vigilance. True Person Cuixuan took a purely defensive stance. "Fellow Daoist Lu, please unleash your divine ability," True Person Cuixuan said once he was fully prepared. He intended to take Lu Changsheng's divine ability head-on. Lu Changsheng still cautioned, "True Person Cuixuan, my divine ability is quite unusual. Please be careful." *Boom!* In the next instant, without hesitation, Lu Changsheng released the Spiritual Black Hole divine ability. Instantly, a colossal black hole manifested before True Person Cuixuan. The moment it appeared, True Person Cuixuan felt his Golden Core violently shudder. Then, the spirit fused within his Golden Core actually began to collapse and scatter! "What?!" True Person Cuixuan could hardly believe his eyes. "Disperse." Lu Changsheng immediately withdrew the divine ability. It had lasted only a single instant, but the victor was already decided. Indeed, had Lu Changsheng continued, True Person Cuixuan would likely have died! This was Spiritual Black Hole; this was a boundless divine ability! "Th-this... is this a greater divine ability?" True Person Cuixuan was deeply shaken. He knew greater divine abilities were overwhelmingly powerful, but he had never personally experienced one, let alone witnessed it. Now, he had seen it firsthand. Lu Changsheng had only just transformed his Dao fruit into a divine ability, yet the moment he unleashed it, he could kill True Person Cuixuan in an instant. "Hahaha! Breaking all methods with pure force—the Divine Ability realm is truly overbearing! This is the true essence of breaking all methods with pure force!" Though defeated, True Person Cuixuan laughed heartily. "Breaking all methods with pure force" was used to describe divine abilities, yet lesser divine abilities hardly warranted such praise. Only greater divine abilities truly deserved that acclaim. Just a moment ago, when Lu Changsheng released his divine ability, True Person Cuixuan's spells, magic treasure, and arrays were utterly useless. This was truly breaking all methods with pure force! Lu Changsheng remained calm. He had gained a clear idea of the Spiritual Black Hole's power. As a boundless divine ability, its might was world-shaking, capable of directly obliterating True Person Cuixuan in an instant. And if it could instantly kill True Person Cuixuan, it could practically dispatch almost any expert who had condensed a lesser divine ability. Having just stepped into the Divine Ability realm, Lu Changsheng had leaped straight into the ranks of top Divine Ability powerhouses. This was only natural. A boundless divine ability had to be this overbearing. Otherwise, how could it be called boundless? That was truly boundless divine ability! "Fellow Daoist Lu, please stabilize your realm first. This old man will not disturb you any longer." True Person Cuixuan rose and took his leave. With a thought, Lu Changsheng immediately brought up his attribute panel. Host: Lu Changsheng Comprehension: 260,800 (Praised for a Hundred Generations) Spiritual Black Hole: Boundless Divine Ability Five Elements Decomposition: Divine Ability Dao Fruit (Untransformed) Four Symbols Prison: Divine Ability Dao Fruit (Untransformed) On the attribute panel, Lu Changsheng's comprehension had surpassed 260,000. And Spiritual Black Hole had indeed transformed, officially recognized as a boundless divine ability. With the panel's confirmation, Lu Changsheng harbored no further doubts. However, he still had two divine abilities that had not transformed. Moreover, these two were composite divine abilities condensed from multiple laws. Lu Changsheng could sense that their power would be even greater than Spiritual Black Hole. But correspondingly, the remaining two would require even more Heavenly Spirit Water—perhaps even more than a hundred drops each, possibly well over a hundred. On his person, Lu Changsheng had exactly one drop of Heavenly Spirit Water remaining. His Spiritual Black Hole had consumed a full hundred drops to fully transform into a divine ability. Five Elements Decomposition and Four Symbols Prison would likely require even more. "Heavenly Spirit Water..." Lu Changsheng muttered under his breath. He still needed Heavenly Spirit Water. Earning a hundred drops earlier had taken immense effort and had been extraordinarily difficult. But now, Lu Changsheng was a Divine Ability martial artist. His strength had undergone a qualitative leap, and his status would be vastly different. Earning Heavenly Spirit Water should no longer be quite as difficult. "Heavenly Spirit Water... it still hinges on Li Guang! Now that I have officially advanced to the Divine Ability realm, it is time to meet with Li Guang." Lu Changsheng made up his mind. He needed to see Li Guang. After all, he still "owed" Li Guang four hundred thousand spirit stones. So Lu Changsheng stood up, left Haoxian Workshop, and headed toward the Li clan. *** In the Li clan, a major event had recently occurred. Clan Head Li Chengwu's direct son, Li Guang, had abruptly announced his candidacy to compete for the position of clan heir. This news instantly swept through the entire Li clan and even spread across the Li Chamber of Commerce. Who in the Li clan did not know that Li Guang was an idle scion? Meddling with mediocre talent, he had long been a playboy. Usually spending his days eating, drinking, and merrymaking, he had rarely accomplished a single serious thing. Furthermore, it was likely he would never achieve the Divine Ability realm in his lifetime. How could someone like that even qualify to vie for the position of clan heir if not for his status as a direct descendant? But who could argue with the fact that Li Guang was Li Chengwu's son? Li Chengwu had also pushed hard from the shadows. Spending immense effort, he had finally managed to secure Li Guang's eligibility in the competition for clan heir. But that was as far as it went. Ultimately, whether Li Guang could succeed and become the heir depended on Li Guang himself. "Young Master, Old Luo, whom you invited, has politely declined..." "Old Cheng as well, and Zhang Tian of the Nine Swords Divine Ability—they have all politely declined..." "So far, not a single Divine Ability expert is willing to answer Young Master's recruitment. If Divine Ability experts are like this, Golden Core True Persons are even more out of the question." "Even some Dao Foundation martial artists and Foundation Building Dao Lords are demanding exorbitant prices, asking for astronomical compensation before agreeing to serve Young Master..." "Young Master, how about... we just drop it?" At this moment, several of Li Guang's subordinates were reporting the situation to him. Li Guang had formally entered the competition for the Li clan's heir and become one of the candidates. This required him to assemble a core faction of his own. Normally, a candidate's faction would be anchored by several Divine Ability powerhouses, perhaps even Golden Core True Persons, along with Dao Foundation martial artists and Foundation Building Dao Lords. Almost every candidate had such an entourage. But when it came to Li Guang, it was not so easy. His past reputation was truly not good. He had given up early on and was practically synonymous with a wastrel. It was nearly impossible for him to achieve the Divine Ability realm in this life. Given these circumstances, even with the support of his father, Li Chengwu, so what? Not a single Divine Ability expert was willing to join Li Guang's faction. After all, someone like Li Guang had virtually no hope of becoming clan head, and if he failed, the consequences for those Divine Ability experts would not be light. Siding with Li Guang meant offending the future head of the Li clan. Given the Li clan's stature in Tiansheng City, if a Divine Ability expert were targeted, every step they took would be fraught with difficulty and trouble. Choosing sides in such a contest was not something any Divine Ability expert would carelessly plunge into. "Drop it? No, we cannot just drop it. Even if no Divine Ability expert answers my recruitment, it is no big deal. Rest assured, I already made arrangements long ago. There will definitely be a Divine Ability expert supporting me—at least one!" Li Guang said in a low, solemn voice. His tone was quite confident. "What good is a single Divine Ability expert? Guang'er, your mother's side has some experts. How about..." Just then, Li Chengwu walked in from outside. He was genuinely worried for his son. Li Guang was already a candidate for clan head, yet now he had not managed to recruit a single Divine Ability expert. What good was a faction like that? Those clan elders were extremely snobbish. When selecting a clan head, the faction one assembled was of paramount importance! Even having one Divine Ability expert would change nothing. "Father, there's no need. We shouldn't disturb the experts from Mother's side. Otherwise, those clan elders will surely accuse Mother's clan of interfering in the affairs of our Li clan, which would only work against me in the succession race. I already have a Divine Ability expert. Though he is just one man, one can match ten of theirs! When it comes to experts, quality trumps quantity," Li Guang said, full of confidence. The expert Li Guang referred to was, of course, Lu Changsheng. His confidence in Lu Changsheng was even greater than Lu Changsheng's confidence in himself. Of course, Lu Changsheng was currently in seclusion. But merely transforming a Dao fruit into a divine ability, so long as one had Heavenly Spirit Water, was practically guaranteed to succeed without a hitch. Li Chengwu frowned slightly and looked at Li Guang suspiciously, asking in a deep voice, "Guang'er, what kind of Divine Ability expert can match ten on his own? Do not underestimate the other candidates in our clan. The factions they have assembled include some of the topmost Divine Ability experts, whom even I cannot defeat. In fact, even if the experts from your mother's side came, they would not hold much of an advantage." Li Chengwu was truly worried. Given Li Guang's current situation, how many formidable experts could he possibly have befriended? "Li Guang, you are referring to Lu Changsheng of Haoxian Workshop, aren't you?" Li Chengwu suddenly said. "Huh? Father, you know about him?" Li Guang snapped his head up, staring at Li Chengwu in bewilderment. Li Chengwu smiled and said, "Guang'er, you underestimate our Li clan far too much. As long as it happens within Tiansheng City, there are no secrets that can escape the Li clan. In fact, I know even more than you do. That Lu Changsheng won ten consecutive matches and claimed the title of King of the Battle Arena. Later, he helped you shine brilliantly at the Treasure Contest and secured first place. However, you also treated Lu Changsheng with immense courtesy and benefits. Lu Changsheng even purchased eighty-three drops of Heavenly Spirit Water from our chamber of commerce. Thus, you concluded Lu Changsheng is a martial artist with a greater divine ability, which led you to gamble everything and reignited your fighting spirit to vie for clan head, didn't it?" Li Guang was astonished. How long had it been? His father had already investigated everything so thoroughly. "This information is merely what you already know. There is also information regarding Lu Changsheng that you do not know. Would you like to hear it?" "Of course!" Li Guang nodded. He was actually quite curious about Lu Changsheng's origins, but he lacked the authority wielded by his father and had no way of uncovering Lu Changsheng's precise background. "Lu Changsheng first appeared in Haoxian Workshop. According to our investigation, Haoxian Workshop belongs to a faction from some remote region. Inside, there is a super long-distance teleportation array guarded by a Golden Core True Person. They attempted to gain a foothold in the Holy Land, but lacking sufficient strength, they could only establish Haoxian Workshop. Lu Changsheng is undoubtedly a martial artist who came to the Holy Land from a backward, remote region. He is likely the sole hope of the group at Haoxian Workshop." If Lu Changsheng or True Person Cuixuan were here, they would certainly be shocked. Everything Li Chengwu described was the secret they had staked their lives to protect. Yet Li Chengwu had known it all along. Or rather, regarding events in Tiansheng City, the Li clan knew everything; there were simply no secrets to speak of. "Haoxian Workshop... A remote region..." Li Guang was deep in thought. He understood. Cultivation flourished immensely in the Holy Land, making it a place yearned for by virtually all martial artists. Yet around the Holy Land, in distant reaches far away, there were also regions where martial artists, immortal cultivators, and the like resided. But those lands could never birth truly powerful figures. The experts of those lands often journeyed to the Holy Land seeking breakthroughs. Lu Changsheng was probably one of them. No wonder Li Guang had never heard of such a genius before. However, the Li Chamber of Commerce had zero interest in those so-called backward, remote regions. Perhaps that was why Haoxian Workshop had remained peaceful in Tiansheng City for all these years. The major powers of Tiansheng City had not the slightest interest in the remote, backward region behind Haoxian Workshop. "Father, regardless of Lu Changsheng's identity, he currently lacks backing from any major power—isn't that enough? As long as his strength can truly overpower the other Divine Ability experts and help me secure the position of clan head, that is all that matters. I believe you have investigated even more thoroughly than I have, and you know what Lu Changsheng's displays of strength in the Battle Arena and Treasure Contest signify." Li Guang appeared quite composed. He knew clearly what he needed. Li Chengwu smiled gratifiedly. "Hahaha, well said. A hero's origin matters not. Whatever Lu Changsheng's past identity or status was, it doesn't matter. We are martial artists; strength speaks above all else. If he truly can condense a greater divine ability, he will become a prominent figure across all of Tiansheng City in an instant. However, a greater divine ability... is exceedingly difficult." Li Chengwu shook his head. He still harbored doubts that Lu Changsheng had condensed a greater divine ability Dao fruit. Of course, this was the person Li Guang had set his sights on. Whether he believed it or not did not matter. What mattered was that Li Guang believed it! "Young Master, someone outside claiming to be Lu Changsheng says he is an old friend of Young Master and wishes to pay a visit," a servant hurried in to report. "Lu Changsheng?" Li Guang started slightly. They were just speaking of Lu Changsheng, and unexpectedly, Lu Changsheng had arrived. Calculating the time Lu Changsheng had spent in seclusion, it was indeed about time for him to emerge. "Could it be Lu Changsheng has already transformed his Dao fruit into a divine ability? Quick, please invite Lu Changsheng in!" Li Guang was overjoyed. He exchanged a glance with Li Chengwu. Li Chengwu also smiled and nodded. "Just in time. Since Lu Changsheng is here, I shall see for myself what kind of person could earn such high regard from you, and whether he truly can help you seize the position of clan head." Li Chengwu did not leave either, waiting quietly in the room. Time ticked by. Before long, footsteps sounded outside. Lu Changsheng arrived at the Li clan. This was his first time setting foot in the Li clan estate; previously, he had only visited the Li Chamber of Commerce. When he stepped into the estate, he felt a faint sensation of being observed, as if someone was watching him. This was normal. Which major power in Tiansheng City wouldn't be heavily guarded? And so, when he was ushered into a reception hall, he immediately saw Li Guang inside. However, next to Li Guang stood a Divine Ability realm martial artist whose facial features bore a seventy-percent resemblance to his. "Brother Lu, you've finally emerged from seclusion!" Li Guang stepped forward immediately to exchange pleasantries with Lu Changsheng. "And this is...?" Lu Changsheng inquired. "Brother Lu, this is my father, the current clan head of the Li clan!" Understanding dawned upon Lu Changsheng. "Greetings, Senior," Lu Changsheng bowed in greeting. Li Chengwu scrutinized Lu Changsheng up and down, a flicker of solemnity flashing through his eyes. Although he could not discern Lu Changsheng's exact depths, he could clearly sense that Lu Changsheng was no longer a Dao Foundation martial artist. He was in the Divine Ability realm! Lu Changsheng had indeed condensed a divine ability and ascended to the Divine Ability realm! "Since young friend has already advanced to the Divine Ability realm, we are peers. Let us treat each other as equals; I dare not accept the title of 'Senior'!" Li Chengwu said with a smile. Li Guang asked in delightful surprise, "Brother Lu, have you truly transformed your Dao fruit into a divine ability?" There was no need for Lu Changsheng to conceal this. He nodded and replied, "Indeed. I have transformed my Dao fruit into a divine ability and formally entered the Divine Ability realm!" "Good, wonderful!" Li Guang seemed even more excited than Lu Changsheng. It seemed his faction would finally have a Divine Ability powerhouse anchoring it. "Brother Lu, I am currently vying for the position of clan head, and I hope Brother Lu can lend me a helping hand! What do you think, Brother Lu?" Li Guang asked with a solemn expression. Lu Changsheng was not surprised. Li Guang's "loan" of four hundred thousand spirit stones had carried the clear intention of roping him in. Roping him in naturally meant having Lu Changsheng exert strength on his behalf. "Since Brother Li has asked, how could Lu dare refuse?" Lu Changsheng agreed. "Hahaha, splendid! With Brother Lu's assistance, no matter what, we can certainly make a bid for this clan head position!" Li Guang was ecstatic. Yet he did not ask what divine ability Lu Changsheng had condensed. A greater divine ability? Or perhaps a boundless divine ability? Both were possible! That was a personal secret; Li Guang did not need to pry into the bottom of it. So long as Lu Changsheng aided him, that was enough. "Brother Li, my cultivation still requires Heavenly Spirit Water..." Lu Changsheng stopped with just a hint. He believed Li Guang would understand. "That goes without saying. Brother Lu likely has a second divine ability Dao fruit that requires Heavenly Spirit Water. Once I become the clan heir, the Heavenly Spirit Water I provide will certainly satisfy you. However, the prerequisite is that I can secure the heir's seat. Otherwise, I will not control much of the clan's resources, and the Heavenly Spirit Water promise naturally cannot be fulfilled..." Li Guang told him honestly. Lu Changsheng did not mind this. As long as Martial Saints did not intervene and the competition remained on the level of the Divine Ability realm, he feared no one. "Good. Three days from now, I will convene the clan elders and the other candidates for clan head," Li Chengwu said solemnly. "At that time, the clan's true successor will be chosen. Guang'er, Young Friend Lu, prepare yourselves well!" This was giving them advance notice. It was also the only thing Li Chengwu could do for them right now. "Very well. With Lu here, Brother Li will surely attain your wish three days from now!" Lu Changsheng's tone was calm, yet filled with tremendous confidence!