A Divine Ability Unmatched! The Boundless Manifests to Shake the World!

Lu Changsheng took up residence with the Li clan. Li Guang treated him with the utmost importance and respect. This allowed Lu Changsheng to truly feel the difference between the Divine Ability realm and Dao Foundation martial artists. In the Holy Land, Divine Ability martial artists held an exalted status, far beyond anything a Dao Foundation martial artist could compare to. No matter how exceptionally Lu Changsheng had performed back when he was in the Dao Foundation realm, it still paled in comparison to being a Divine Ability martial artist. A stack of dossiers lay before Lu Changsheng, containing detailed intelligence on the Divine Ability martial artists and Golden Core True Persons who formed the entourages of the Li clan's other candidates for clan head. The intelligence was remarkably thorough. Naturally, Li Guang lacked the means to procure such information himself; it had all been prepared for Lu Changsheng by Li Chengwu. After all, securing the position of clan head successor rested primarily on Lu Changsheng. Of course, this was also Li Guang's advantage. His father, Li Chengwu, was the current head of the Li clan, so it was only natural that he would receive certain privileges. The other contenders enjoyed no such convenience, though their advantage lay in their own high talent—with real prospects of reaching the Divine Ability realm—as well as the formidable factions they had assembled. Lu Changsheng reviewed the dossiers on the Divine Ability martial artists and Golden Core True Persons one by one. Golden Core True Persons were exceedingly rare, with only one listed. Divine Ability martial artists, on the other hand, were plentiful, with no shortage of top-tier figures among them. Yet according to the intelligence, the abilities of these martial artists were merely lesser divine abilities. Once a martial artist of the Divine Ability realm condensed a divine ability, there was no need to cultivate it further; its power was fixed. A lesser divine ability was inherently inferior to a greater divine ability, and a boundless divine ability could crush all divine abilities beneath it! This was why Lu Changsheng possessed such confidence and had the backing to face any Divine Ability martial artist. Of course, having overwhelming power did not necessarily make one invincible; it merely conferred an immense advantage. Furthermore, if an opponent possessed multiple divine abilities that complemented and reinforced one another, they could unleash terrifying power—potentially even rivaling a greater divine ability. Such circumstances were exceptionally rare, but anyone recruited into a candidate's faction was bound to be formidable. Lu Changsheng had been comparing them against greater divine abilities. Yet his was not a greater divine ability; it stood above even greater divine abilities as a boundless divine ability! If a greater divine ability could potentially be countered by a coordinated combination of other divine abilities, what about a boundless divine ability? Lu Changsheng could not conceive of any divine ability capable of standing against his boundless divine ability. Only another boundless divine ability could contend with a boundless divine ability! Or perhaps a Golden Core True Person's magic treasure! Thus, though the dossiers appeared to contain many formidable experts, Lu Changsheng's only real opponent was a single individual: True Person Ningxu! *** At the Li clan estate, in Li Feng's residence. A crowd had gathered in the reception hall. Every single one was a Divine Ability martial artist! Li Feng sat at the head of the hall, flanked on both sides by Divine Ability realm martial artists. This was the faction he had assembled. Yet despite having so many powerhouses under his command, Li Feng wore a solemn expression. "Everyone, the elders have just informed me that in three days, the clan head and elders will convene all Li clan descendants. A successor will be selected from among us to become the future head of the Li clan! "No doubt Li Chengwu is making his move to pave the way for his son, Li Guang. But the clan elders will never agree. With three elders backing me, I have no reason to fear Li Chengwu. "However, the elders also made it clear that during the open selection in three days, they can only keep Li Chengwu in check. Whether I can win the position of successor ultimately depends on me!" Li Feng stood and bowed respectfully toward the assembled Divine Ability martial artists. "In three days, I will be relying on the support of you seniors." The Divine Ability martial artists appeared quite relaxed, voicing their assurances one after another. "Think nothing of it. Rest assured, Young Master Feng, this old man will certainly aid you in becoming the successor!" "Indeed. With so many Divine Ability realm experts on our side, the successor will undoubtedly be Young Master Feng." "With Elder Tu taking the field, success is guaranteed." Many turned their gazes toward an elderly man. Elder Tu! He was a terrifying, top-tier Divine Ability realm powerhouse. It was said that Elder Tu possessed four distinct divine abilities that complemented one another. Working in synergy, their combined might was by no means inferior to an ordinary greater divine ability, if not even stronger. As a result, Elder Tu enjoyed immense renown, and he was the Divine Ability martial artist Li Feng valued most. At last, Elder Tu spoke in a slow, deliberate voice: "Rest easy, Young Master Feng. In three days, this old man shall take the field!" Elder Tu was a man of few words. Having uttered just that single sentence, he closed his eyes once more. Yet with those words from Elder Tu, Li Feng's worries were completely put to rest. With Elder Tu present, victory was practically assured. *** In Li Chen's manor. As a candidate for clan head, Li Chen kept a remarkably low profile. Yet his personal low profile changed nothing; in the eyes of others, he remained one of the strongest contenders for the seat. The reason was simple: True Person Ningxu! Li Chen had a Golden Core True Person under his banner: True Person Ningxu. The influence of a Golden Core True Person was colossal. Invaluable pills and elixirs, magic treasures, and rare items—thanks to True Person Ningxu, Li Chen's faction was in no way inferior to Li Feng's. It was arguably even stronger! Whenever a major event arose, however, Li Chen turned solely to True Person Ningxu. He trusted no one else. "True Person, in three days, the clan head and elders will select a true successor to become the future head of the clan. "According to the intelligence I've received, Li Chengwu is attempting to pave the way for his son, Li Guang. But I know a thing or two about Li Guang—his talent is mediocre, and he used to do nothing but drift through life waiting to die. However, he seems to have recruited a powerful Divine Ability martial artist, and that has fueled his ambitions to vie for the clan head position. "True Person, what are your thoughts...?" True Person Ningxu heard every word Li Chen said. Yet without even opening his eyes, True Person Ningxu said indifferently, "That is a good thing. Deciding the clan head successor early means you will no longer have to squander your energy on covert struggles and open rivalries, allowing you to cultivate in peace. "As for Li Guang, Li Feng, and the others, you need not worry. "Once the selection begins in three days, you will be the only viable choice!" True Person Ningxu's voice was calm, yet his words were anything but understated. They brimmed with absolute confidence! In True Person Ningxu's eyes, securing the position of successor for Li Chen was as easy as retrieving an object from his pocket. It was already in the bag! "Then I will trouble True Person in three days!" Li Chen bowed respectfully. Having received True Person Ningxu's reassurance, excitement showed on Li Chen's face. He knew full well that once True Person Ningxu intervened, everything was guaranteed! It was not just Li Feng and Li Chen. Many other promising descendants within the Li clan who harbored ambitions for the headship employed every means at their disposal to recruit experts, preparing for the monumental event three days hence. Time slipped past, and three days arrived in the blink of an eye. Li Guang came to the outside of Lu Changsheng's room. Rather than knock, Li Guang waited quietly outside. With a creak, the door opened. Lu Changsheng looked at Li Guang. With his Perception Domain, he had naturally sensed Li Guang's arrival. "Brother Li, let us be off," Lu Changsheng said calmly. "Very well. Today, I must rely on you, Brother Lu." Li Guang took a deep breath, and together with Lu Changsheng, strode toward the Li clan's Martial Arts Field. The Li clan possessed an exceptionally vast Martial Arts Field. As a martial arena, it was naturally extraordinary, reinforced with layer upon layer of arrays that allowed Dao Foundation experts to battle to their hearts' content. Naturally, that was its limit. Though formidable, unless someone actively channeled energy to maintain the formations, power at the Divine Ability realm was more than enough to breach them. Practically every major clan event was proclaimed upon this Martial Arts Field, and competing for the position of clan head inevitably involved combat. The Martial Arts Field was the ideal place. When Lu Changsheng and Li Guang arrived at the Martial Arts Field, they found it surrounded by a dense sea of people. The vast majority were descendants of the Li clan. Selecting the clan head successor was a momentous occasion for the entire clan, and the descendants were naturally present to bear witness! Around the field, many Li clan members spotted Li Guang, and discussions erupted at once. "Li Guang is here." "I heard that the clan head and elders rushed to hold this open selection so soon entirely to pave the way for Li Guang." "Li Guang? He won't ever reach the Divine Ability realm in this lifetime. How could he become clan head?" "Heh, so what if Li Guang's father is the clan head? The elders are still here, and the clan head can't cover the sky with one hand. Whether Li Guang can become the successor depends on himself!" "I heard Li Guang secured the backing of a mysterious expert..." "Mysterious expert? In the entire Tiansheng City, experts at the level of Divine Ability martial artists and Golden Core True Persons are all well-known by name. What qualifications does Li Guang have to recruit such a master?" "Exactly. What 'mysterious expert'? Once someone reaches the level of Golden Core True Person or Divine Ability martial artist, they can't remain mysterious—there's no hiding it..." These remarks from the clan members did not escape Li Guang's ears. In truth, such chatter was unfavorable to him. After all, everyone knew Li Guang was an idle playboy who had long since given up striving; what right did he have to compete for the seat of clan head? The more authority Li Chengwu exercised on his behalf, the more the clan descendants resented Li Guang. Consequently, ordinary members held an increasingly poor opinion of him. Li Guang, however, paid no heed to the talk. No amount of such chatter could truly impact him; at most, it would sour his mood or ruffle his composure, but it had zero bearing on his contest for the clan headship. Those who held the power to decide were Li Chengwu and the Li clan elders! And each elder represented a faction within the clan. Public reputation? The opinions of ordinary clan members? None of it mattered in the slightest! The two arrived at the reserved seating beneath the arena. "Brother Lu, please take a seat," Li Guang said, gesturing toward an adjacent chair. Such courtesy was reserved exclusively for top-tier Divine Ability martial artists and top-tier True Persons. Yet Li Guang accorded Lu Changsheng every possible honor to the highest degree, treating him with genuine deference and not daring to show the slightest neglect. Catching sight of Li Guang's attitude toward Lu Changsheng, sharp glints flashed through the eyes of many onlookers. "Li Guang treats this man with such earnest respect without daring to show the slightest slight, and the man is a Divine Ability realm martial artist. That's him, without a doubt—this must be the mysterious expert Li Guang recruited." "I heard his background is quite mysterious. When he first appeared, he stepped into the Battle Arena, won ten consecutive bouts, and became the King of the Battle Arena! Who would have thought that in such a short time, he would already have broken through to the Divine Ability realm?" "This Lu Changsheng probably condensed his divine ability Dao fruit before even entering the Battle Arena. He fought there merely to earn spirit stones to purchase Heavenly Spirit Water and undergo the transformation." "He's likely a top genius hailing from some remote region. When such talents first arrive in the Holy Land, they seem unremarkable. But given an opportunity, they can truly soar to the heavens." "Indeed, never underestimate top masters from remote lands. To carve their way out of such harsh environments and become Divine Ability martial artists, their talent must be extraordinary, and the divine abilities they condense might be formidable as well!" "Still, just how strong could this Lu Changsheng's divine ability be to warrant such respect from Li Guang?" In an instant, many experts trained their eyes on Lu Changsheng. Those privy to so much intelligence about Lu Changsheng were certainly no ordinary descendants, but prominent figures within the Li clan—most likely intelligence gathered by Li Guang's rivals. With his Perception Domain, Lu Changsheng was naturally aware of the chatter, yet he cared nothing for it. Taking his seat, he promptly closed his eyes, sitting motionless to rest his spirit. "The clan head and elders have arrived!" A quarter of an hour later, the figures of highest standing appeared: Clan Head Li Chengwu, along with a retinue of clan elders. There were eighteen elders in total. Naturally, this was not the entirety of the elder council, but only a portion of them. Even so, the sight was profoundly striking. Attaining the status of clan elder was a hallmark in itself. The Li clan mandated that an elder's combat strength had to match that of a top-tier Divine Ability martial artist, and they must have rendered distinguished service to the clan. Only by fulfilling these rigorous conditions could one become an elder. Otherwise, one remained an ordinary Divine Ability realm martial artist within the clan. The elders possessed tremendous authority. Essentially, the council served to supervise and constrain the clan head. For this reason, every clan head inevitably clashed with the elders. The two sides checked and balanced each other while maintaining mutual oversight. "Clan Head, is that the mysterious expert Li Guang recruited? Tsk, tsk. Seeing how confident you look, could it be that this young man condensed a greater divine ability?" an elder inquired. His tone was breezy, laced with thinly veiled mockery. A greater divine ability? That was nothing more than a jest. In all of Tiansheng City, despite countless geniuses, masters of greater divine abilities could be counted on one hand. Could a genius from some remote backwater truly condense a greater divine ability? Utterly impossible! How could shallow waters breed a true dragon? Perhaps Lu Changsheng did possess something extraordinary and was stronger than average Divine Ability martial artists, yet these elders would never believe he had condensed a greater divine ability. It was nothing short of a fairy tale! A sharp glint flashed in Li Chengwu's eyes before he smiled and replied, "Elder She jokes. In all of Tiansheng City, how many have condensed a greater divine ability? Even if it isn't a greater divine ability, that Guang'er was able to recruit this man indicates he has some skill. "Besides, the contest for the clan headship has yet to begin. For Elder She to dismiss Guang'er's expert with such haste seems rather unfair to him." Elder She's expression shifted slightly. "Fair? Heh, with you around, Li Chengwu, would your son ever need to worry about being treated unfairly?" Elder She showed no sign of backing down, meeting Li Chengwu blow for blow. As the atmosphere grew tense, the other elders hurriedly stepped in to smooth things over: "Clan Head, Elder She, whatever grievances exist between you will be settled shortly during the selection. Why trade barbs here and make ourselves laughingstocks before the younger generation?" Indeed, anyone with discerning eyes could see that Elder She and the clan head were at odds. Of course, this was not a simple personal feud; it was entangled with conflicts of interest. Elder She represented Li Feng, while Li Chengwu represented Li Guang. Both sides were competing for the headship; calling them like fire and water was no exaggeration. Hearing this, Li Chengwu smiled faintly. "Quite so. Back then, Elder She's son lost to me, allowing me to become clan head. Now Elder She backs Li Feng in an attempt to outdo Guang'er. "However, the seat of clan head belongs to the capable. In the end, it all comes down to your own abilities!" Having had his sore spot prodded, Elder She turned beet red, yet he found no words to retort. It was an undeniable fact! Years ago, Elder She's son had harbored lofty ambitions and vied with Li Chengwu for the clan headship, only to be defeated by Li Chengwu, falling short at the final hurdle. From that day forward, Elder She and Li Chengwu had never seen eye to eye. Everyone present knew this full well. "Humph! Enjoy your sharp tongue while you can! Let this old man see what qualifications Li Guang possesses! An idle good-for-nothing who drifts through life waiting to die dares vie for the position of clan head?" Elder She pulled no punches with those words. Li Chengwu did not bother arguing further. Everything would be decided in the arena shortly. Truth be told, Li Chengwu himself was not entirely confident. "Enough. Clan Head, today's selection of the Li clan's successor has arrived. It is best that you preside over it," an elder said. Li Chengwu nodded. "To become the head of the clan, wisdom is indispensable. "Naturally, in Tiansheng City, martial might is equally vital. "Therefore, one who aspires to lead must excel in both intellect and martial prowess! "Registration begins now! Whosoever wishes to become the head of the Li clan may step forward! So long as you are under a hundred years old, even descendants of collateral branches may register and stand a chance to become the Li clan's head!" Li Chengwu proclaimed loudly to the assembled clan members below the stage. Immediately, fervent murmurs spread among the crowd, and several looked eager to try their fortunes. This was the selection process the Li clan had handed down for millennia. Regardless of status, pedigree, or direct lineage, any member under the age of a hundred was eligible to participate and had an opportunity to become the clan head. It was precisely this open-minded system that had allowed the Li clan to endure for thousands of years, growing steadily more prosperous and powerful. "Sign up! What if I succeed?" "Though unlikely, miracles happen! Who knows, maybe I have the makings of a clan head!" "I have to try, no matter what." "The thirty-sixth clan head was merely a collateral descendant with unremarkable martial talent, yet he rose above everyone else to become clan head and led our clan to unprecedented glory! If the thirty-sixth clan head could do it, maybe I can too..." Following Li Chengwu's announcement, numerous clan members under a hundred years old eagerly stepped forward. In the history of the Li clan, there were plenty of precedents where underprivileged collateral descendants had risen to become clan head. It was these examples that spurred so many clan members to give it a shot. One after another, they began to register. Half an hour later, registration closed. "Registration is now closed. In total, three hundred and sixty-eight descendants have registered to compete for the position of successor!" Three hundred and sixty-eight members of the Li clan had registered. This was truly an eye-opening sight! In other clans, who among the candidates wasn't from the direct line of descent? At most, they vetted and selected from among a handful of direct heirs. Yet here in the Li clan? This was an authentic open selection, choosing the finest among the best. This ensured that every generation of clan heads was at least competent; even if they could not advance the clan by leaps and bounds, they guaranteed a baseline that prevented decline. Naturally, while this mechanism sounded simple, executing it was exceedingly difficult. What top expert would willingly surrender clan authority to collateral descendants rather than pass it to their own children and grandchildren? Virtually none! Only the Li clan, for reasons unknown, had formed such ancestral precepts, allowing this selection method to persist through the ages and become deeply ingrained in everyone's hearts. Li Chengwu glanced at the registered participants and nodded slightly. "Then we shall proceed with the civil examination first. Only those who pass the civil examination may proceed to the next round." Li Chengwu ordered the test prompts distributed. The questions posed in the civil test were drawn from practical matters the clan had encountered, or case studies involving the clan's trading association. Those who had been immersed in such affairs naturally enjoyed an enormous advantage, such as the direct lineage descendants. They routinely had exposure to clan governance and commercial enterprises, so they naturally knew how to tackle such problems. This was the inherent privilege of direct heirs. An advantage was an advantage; fairness did not enter into it. Soon, the civil examination concluded. Li Guang remained calm throughout. A mere civil examination posed no challenge for him. Having grown up around such matters, he was well acquainted with how the clan resolved similar issues. Before long, the elders and Li Chengwu nodded to each other, having found no objection to the first round's results. "Those passing the civil examination total one hundred and sixty!" Li Chengwu announced the results. Approximately two hundred and eight had been eliminated in one stroke. The attrition rate was quite severe. "Following the civil examination is the martial trial. In the martial trial, you may rely on your own astonishing prowess, or on the formidable strength of experts you have recruited. Either is permissible. However, to qualify for the martial trial, one must possess combat strength at or above the Divine Ability realm! Those lacking Divine Ability realm combat strength are eliminated." Li Chengwu swept his gaze across the gathering. Many descendants exchanged disheartened looks before dejectedly stepping down. They did not possess combat strength at the Divine Ability realm. In truth, this was entirely expected. The ancestors of the Li clan who lacked personal Divine Ability realm power had nevertheless managed to enlist top-tier Divine Ability martial artists through various means: charisma, grand promises, or leveraging external factions. In short, whatever the method, one had to possess Divine Ability realm strength. With this, more than a hundred of the remaining one hundred and sixty were removed. Only forty-three remained! "Forty-three possess combat strength at the Divine Ability realm. Very good. Now, we let real steel and raw strength do the talking. "Our Li clan is one of the preeminent powers in Tiansheng City. And in Tiansheng City, strength reigns supreme. Whether you possess astonishing personal strength or have secured a powerful entourage matters not. The victor shall become the clan successor! "This time, there are no rules, nor are there any limits on numbers. How many experts you can rally to your banner is a testament to your capability. Only those who disregard trivialities and employ every means at their disposal can make a qualified clan head! "Therefore, let the contest begin! Defeat every opponent, and you shall be the clan head successor! "Barring the taking of lives, every tactic is permitted. At critical moments, the elders and I will intervene to ensure your safety." Li Chengwu spoke these astonishing words with a grave countenance. Battle! A battle using any and all means, without even a cap on participants! This undoubtedly conferred a massive advantage upon those who had assembled large entourages. Those of humble standing were definitely at a disadvantage, yet this had nothing to do with fairness. To become clan head, one had to undergo such trials and face all manner of hardships. When the thirty-sixth clan head stood out from the rest, it was because he had once kindly saved a dying Divine Ability martial artist. That martial artist had been terrifyingly powerful, eventually making the ultimate leap to become a Martial Saint! Backed by the might of a Martial Saint, who dared contend with the thirty-sixth clan head? Everyone in the Li clan praised the thirty-sixth clan head for rising from a collateral line to guide the clan to its golden zenith. Yet few realized that his true backing was the top expert he had rescued—someone who went on to become a Martial Saint. That had been the deciding factor! With the support of a Martial Saint, who wouldn't be able to achieve great things so long as they were not hopelessly foolish? The Holy Land was, in the end, a world where martial might reigned supreme. Might decided all! Li Feng smiled faintly. Behind him stood over a dozen Divine Ability realm experts, each brimming with anticipation. Gathered together, their collective aura was overwhelming. "I leave matters in your capable hands, everyone," Li Feng said with a grin. Similarly, several Divine Ability martial artists stood behind Li Chen, though in noticeably fewer numbers. However, at Li Chen's side stood a Golden Core True Person—a distinction unique among all present. Li Chen bowed respectfully to True Person Ningxu. "I must trouble True Person." *Whoosh.* True Person Ningxu opened his eyes. Apart from Li Feng and Li Chen, while others had entourages or Divine Ability experts supporting them, their factions were undoubtedly far weaker by comparison. Yet many turned their gazes toward Li Guang. Li Chengwu, the numerous elders, and everyone else looked in Li Guang's direction. At that moment, Li Guang stood up. Behind him, there was not a single Divine Ability martial artist or Golden Core True Person. There were hardly even any Dao Foundation martial artists. Li Guang's entourage consisted of virtually one man! Li Guang, however, seemed entirely unfazed. He turned and bowed toward Lu Changsheng beside him. "I leave this to you, Brother Lu." *Whoosh.* As the words fell, Lu Changsheng opened his eyes. "Very well," Lu Changsheng said, slowly rising to his feet. Step by step, as though climbing an invisible flight of stairs, he walked out into the empty void. Lu Changsheng cast his eyes upon the numerous experts below. There were several dozen Divine Ability realm experts—nearly a hundred in all! It was an extraordinarily formidable lineup. Anyone facing such a host would feel their heart pound with dread. Yet Lu Changsheng remained placid. His gaze lingered slightly on Elder Tu and True Person Ningxu, but that was all. Finally, Lu Changsheng looked toward Li Chengwu and the clan elders. "Clan Head Li, my divine ability is no trifling matter. Once unleashed, I fear many will die. Even the elders might not have time to rescue them. If deaths occur, what then?" Lu Changsheng's voice rang across the entire Martial Arts Field, immediately kicking up a tempest of uproar. "What is he saying? Isn't this Lu Changsheng being arrogant beyond all reason? How strong could his divine ability possibly be that even the clan head and elders wouldn't be able to save people?" "I've seen masters of greater divine abilities before, but not even they were this arrogant. There are nearly a hundred Divine Ability martial artists here! There's even a Golden Core True Person!" "Indeed. Who knows where Li Guang dug up this Divine Ability martial artist? He's bloated with conceit and overbearing to the extreme!" Lu Changsheng's words sounded overwhelmingly boastful. Even Li Chengwu frowned, to say nothing of the elders. Several elders sneered: "The succession is decided by martial might. If they die before we can even intervene, then their deaths are on their own heads." "Indeed. If they cannot even endure a single strike from another Divine Ability martial artist, dying simply proves their inadequacy. It will have nothing to do with you." "Unleash it as you please! This old man would like to see what sort of divine ability gives you such brazen confidence!" At last, Li Chengwu spoke in a steady voice: "Fellow Daoist Lu, since martial might decides the outcome, injuries and deaths are accepted risks! Put your mind at ease." Lu Changsheng nodded. "Elder Tu, he..." Li Feng's face was clouded with suspicion and doubt. Lu Changsheng was far too bold. That gaze of his looked down upon all living beings, wholly different from before. Previously, Lu Changsheng had been quiet—or rather, utterly calm. Now, he treated them as though they were nothing at all. It was as if in his eyes, his opponents were not just one or two Divine Ability martial artists, but dozens, even a hundred Divine Ability martial artists all at once. Elder Tu said coldly, "Keep your composure. This man may possess some ability, but let us see what divine ability he manifests. Can he possibly suppress several dozen of us Divine Ability martial artists in one go?" Li Chen was also hesitant. True Person Ningxu shook his head and said calmly, "Words are pointless now. If things take an impossible turn, simply surrender. No matter what methods or divine abilities he unleashes, with this old Daoist here, protecting your safety is a trivial matter." Only then did Li Chen's mind settle. "My thanks, True Person." No one had anticipated that Lu Changsheng would directly pit himself against dozens, nearly a hundred Divine Ability experts. It was practically drawing all fire onto himself, making enemies of everyone at once. Yet none of them understood Lu Changsheng's mindset. Whether his divine ability targeted one person, ten, or a hundred made very little difference. Besides, having condensed a boundless divine ability, why would he need to shrink back or act timid? Could someone like that still be called a warrior who stood between heaven and earth? "Begin!" Li Chengwu gave the command. Instantly, several Divine Ability realm martial artists unleashed their divine abilities toward Lu Changsheng. Since Lu Changsheng acted so brazenly, even attempting to confront dozens or a hundred Divine Ability realm experts single-handedly, they naturally had no intention of showing mercy. Taking Lu Changsheng down first took precedence over all else. A dense multitude of divine abilities was being channeled and released. Standing with his hands clasped behind his back in the void, Lu Changsheng had become the sole target. Dozens of Divine Ability experts struck out at him first. Yet Lu Changsheng remained unmoved. He merely raised a hand and pointed gently into the void. *Boom!* The void shuddered. Immediately after, the surrounding sky turned pitch-black. Everyone raised their heads. What did they see? In the void high above their heads, a colossal black hole materialized. It blotted out the sky and concealed the sun. Moreover, it seemed imbued with infinite gravitational pull; even cast eyes felt as if their very gazes were being sucked into its depths. Countless martial artists felt their hearts and souls violently shaken. Even Divine Ability realm martial artists felt their spirits convulse wildly, as though they were about to be devoured whole by the black hole in the sky. Spiritual Black Hole! A boundless divine ability! For the first time, it descended under the watchful eyes of the multitude! "Ah... my eyes! I... I can't see!" "No, it's not our eyes! We've been engulfed by the black hole! Where... where am I?" "My spirit...!" Cries of agony tore from many throats. The faces of the several dozen Divine Ability realm martial artists drained of all color, tempestuous waves crashing through their minds. *Thud!* Those whose spirits were slightly weaker collapsed directly to the ground. Dead! Not a shred of breath remained in their bodies. They had perished in a single instant. And that was when the Spiritual Black Hole had not even fully descended upon them! It had merely loomed over the void. Should it truly envelop them, the consequences defied imagination. Which Divine Ability realm martial artist could withstand such a terrifying divine ability? As for the Dao Foundation martial artists, their spirits had been instantly extinguished in unison. "Fellow Daoist Lu, withdraw your divine ability at once! "You win! You have won! Quickly, withdraw your divine ability...!" Li Chengwu's voice, bordering on a frantic roar, reverberated across the void. *Snap.* In the void, the terrifying black hole vanished. Even the darkness receded, and light flooded the sky once more. Gasping violently for breath, many felt as though they had just barely survived a catastrophe. Their gazes turned in sheer disbelief toward Lu Changsheng in the void. Even now, it felt as though they were trapped in a nightmare. When a divine ability emerged, none could match it! The scene just now had not been an exaggeration in the slightest. Had it continued any longer, everyone present might have perished. Total annihilation! "Boundless... a boundless divine ability! Th-this is a boundless divine ability!" Elder Tu's eyes were filled with profound terror, his entire body trembling uncontrollably. A boundless divine ability! He was certain—this was unequivocally a boundless divine ability. Only a boundless divine ability could wield such earth-shattering power. When a divine ability emerged, none could match it! That phrase spoke solely of a boundless divine ability! Even True Person Ningxu could no longer maintain his composure. He stared fixedly at Lu Changsheng. "A boundless divine ability... To think that this old Daoist would one day lay eyes on a boundless divine ability. Such power truly lives up to the name 'boundless.'" True Person Ningxu's spirit shook, steeped in utter disbelief. Li Chengwu and the numerous clan elders turned ashen-faced. Looking upon Lu Changsheng suspended in the void, their minds were shaken to the core. A boundless divine ability! In all of Tiansheng City, there had never been an expert wielding a boundless divine ability. Throughout Tiansheng City's entire history, no one had ever condensed one. Yet now, they were witnessing a creature of legend: a powerhouse who commanded a boundless divine ability!