Thirty Drops of Heavenly Spirit Water to Enlist Lu Changsheng! Lu Changsheng's Boundless Divine Ability Dominates Ethereal Spirit Mountain!

In the blink of an eye, the time arrived for Ethereal Spirit Mountain to open. True Person Xuanhu directly released a flying boat magic treasure and smiled at Lu Changsheng and the others. "Fellow Daoists, let us depart for Ethereal Spirit Mountain." Lu Changsheng and Venerable Fiery Cloud both leapt onto the flying boat. With that, the vessel swiftly set off, transforming into a streak of flowing light as it left the Huxian Immortal Sect. Reaching Ethereal Spirit Mountain from the Huxian Immortal Sect would naturally take some time. Standing upon the flying boat, Lu Changsheng discussed martial arts with Venerable Fiery Cloud. Over this period, though it had only been a few short days, Lu Changsheng and Venerable Fiery Cloud seemed to hit it off as though they were old acquaintances. They got along exceptionally well. In particular, Venerable Fiery Cloud had wished to spar in order to witness a boundless divine ability. Lu Changsheng naturally agreed. Outsiders had no way of knowing the outcome of their match. Not even True Person Xuanhu knew. The two had sparred behind closed doors. Yet after this duel, the relationship between Venerable Fiery Cloud and Lu Changsheng grew even more harmonious. They often discussed the martial path together. They held back almost nothing in their talks. It was as if they were long-separated friends who had finally reunited. "Fellow Daoist Fiery Cloud, I hear you are heading to Ethereal Spirit Mountain this time to obtain materials for forging a saint body." "Dare I ask what this saint body forging truly entails?" "I have only just condensed a boundless divine ability and remain utterly ignorant about how to achieve the realm of Martial Saint. Could you enlighten me?" Lu Changsheng asked. In truth, during their closed-door duel at the Huxian Immortal Sect, the outcome had been beyond question. Naturally, Venerable Fiery Cloud had lost. Even though Venerable Fiery Cloud's divine abilities were formidable—his coordination of three top-tier greater divine abilities virtually unstoppable, making him truly undefeated among Divine Ability realm martial artists—Venerable Fiery Cloud had fallen in a single strike. Once the boundless divine ability emerged, it proved truly peerless. Venerable Fiery Cloud had conceded defeat wholeheartedly. It was precisely this defeat that led Venerable Fiery Cloud to regard Lu Changsheng as one of his own kind—someone looking down upon all living beings, holding the potential to become a saint! Because of that, the two had become bosom friends. When Lu Changsheng inquired about matters of the martial path, Venerable Fiery Cloud naturally held nothing back. "Fellow Daoist Lu, you have already condensed a boundless divine ability, so you will inevitably embark on the path of forging a saint body sooner or later." "To achieve the realm of Martial Saint, one must forge a saint body. The so-called saint body is, in essence, using various external materials to elevate our physical body until it harmonizes with our divine abilities, allowing the two to merge into one." "When that time comes, all mighty power returns unto oneself. Every gesture and movement carries the might of divine abilities—truly shaking heaven and earth, a state where martial arts commune with the divine!" "Take me, for instance. My ambition is vast; I wish to forge a saint body capable of containing three greater divine abilities, which requires a vast quantity of precious materials. For example, the terms the Huxian Immortal Sect promised me this time offer one jin of fire-patterned sand for every single drop of Core Melting Liquid." Lu Changsheng had an epiphany. All mighty power returns unto oneself! This had always been the essence of a martial artist. It was the very foundation of the martial path! In fact, starting from the Dao Foundation realm, a martial artist's physical body saw little further elevation. Martial artists began to comprehend laws. They began to deduce divine techniques. Ultimately, they mastered divine abilities. Yet that did not mean the physical body was unimportant. The physical body was the bedrock of a martial artist—how could it possibly be unimportant? Upon reaching Martial Saint, forging a saint body was equivalent to raising the physical body to harmonize with one's divine abilities, thereby fusing with them completely. At that point, one achieved the state of 'I am the divine ability.' And whether a saint body was powerful depended on the divine abilities one had condensed, as well as their quantity. For instance, one could choose a saint body harmonizing with just one divine ability. Or one could be ambitious like Venerable Fiery Cloud, seeking to forge a saint body capable of accommodating three top-tier greater divine abilities. Once he successfully advanced to Martial Saint, Venerable Fiery Cloud would surely become one of the top Martial Saints. His potential would be boundless! "Thank you for the guidance, Fellow Daoist Fiery Cloud." Lu Changsheng bowed respectfully. "Haha, think nothing of it!" "From what I can tell, Fellow Daoist Lu, I suspect it is not as simple as having just one boundless divine ability, is it?" Venerable Fiery Cloud looked at Lu Changsheng, sharp light flickering in his eyes. Lu Changsheng gave neither confirmation nor denial, merely offering a faint smile. "Indeed, nothing escapes your discerning eye." "Lu still has two divine ability Dao fruits that have yet to transform into divine abilities. Coming to the Huxian Immortal Sect this time was precisely to earn spirit stones and purchase Heavenly Spirit Water so that those Dao fruits may transform." Hearing this, Venerable Fiery Cloud drew in a sharp breath. "Two more divine ability Dao fruits?!" "With your talent and ambition, those two Dao fruits must be extraordinary. Could it be they are also boundless divine abilities?" Lu Changsheng said nothing, simply nodding. He had no fear of revealing it now. He was already a Divine Ability realm martial artist, and a top-tier Martial Venerable at that. Beneath the level of Martial Saint, he faced no danger whatsoever. Even if the fact that he possessed three boundless divine abilities were exposed, what of it? People would only marvel at his peerless talent. Venerable Fiery Cloud fell silent, his face filled with incredulity. Three boundless divine abilities! This was simply unbelievable. Venerable Fiery Cloud possessed three top-tier greater divine abilities himself. He knew he had endured countless hardships—and relied on a fair stroke of luck—to condense those three top-tier greater divine abilities. Yet what about Lu Changsheng? He had surpassed him, condensing three boundless divine abilities! "Breathtaking... Truly breathtaking." "Indeed, the Holy Land is vast. Beyond the heavens are higher heavens, and beyond people are greater people. In the past, this old man was merely looking at the sky from the bottom of a well." Venerable Fiery Cloud sighed in admiration, displaying an easygoing magnanimity. *Hum.* Suddenly, the flying boat shuddered. "Ethereal Spirit Mountain is here!" True Person Xuanhu's voice rang out. Lu Changsheng and Venerable Fiery Cloud hastily stood up. Looking down, they saw an immense mountain range stretching for thousands of li. The flying boat descended slowly, coming to a halt on an open clearing at the foot of the mountain. A great number of martial artists and Golden Core True Persons were already gathered here. "It's the Huxian Immortal Sect." "Isn't that Venerable Fiery Cloud of the Flame Palace?" "Indeed, that is Venerable Fiery Cloud, a top Martial Venerable! The Huxian Immortal Sect came away empty-handed from Ethereal Spirit Mountain last time. They must have grown desperate this time to actually persuade Venerable Fiery Cloud to join them." "Counting the time, the Huxian Immortal Sect has several True Persons at the Great Perfection of Golden Core awaiting Core Melting Liquid to melt their cores and form Nascent Souls. So the Huxian Immortal Sect really staked everything on this, paying whatever price was necessary." "Still, with only Venerable Fiery Cloud, they might not necessarily obtain that much Core Melting Liquid, right?" "Venerable Fiery Cloud is formidable, but among top Martial Venerables, there are quite a few who are his equal, or even stronger." "Huh? Who is that martial artist standing side-by-side with Venerable Fiery Cloud? Venerable Fiery Cloud is arrogant and proud; he would never casually associate with just any martial artist. And from the looks of it, that person's status is quite high—even True Person Xuanhu is treating him with immense politeness." "I really don't recognize him, an unfamiliar face. From his life aura, he seems quite young?" For a time, countless gazes fell upon Lu Changsheng and Venerable Fiery Cloud. "By the way," "Ethereal Spirit Mountain is vast, so logically speaking, running into each other shouldn't be easy." "However, you must still be cautious. Some martial artists, if unable to obtain enough Core Melting Liquid, might harbor wicked intentions." "Intercepting and killing other martial artists to seize Core Melting Liquid is not unheard of," True Person Xuanhu warned via sound transmission. Though such occurrences were relatively rare—after all, who among those permitted to enter Ethereal Spirit Mountain was weak? Every one of them possessed life-saving means, so slaying an opponent was hardly a simple task—one still had to guard against the unexpected. "Fiery Cloud, you old ghost, I didn't expect you to come as well." "What, short on materials to forge your saint body?" a burly old man suddenly called out toward Venerable Fiery Cloud. "Hmm?" "Zhao Huaishan, didn't this old man merely kill a few of your disciples and grand-disciples?" "What, still brooding or feeling resentful? Then come on! This old man stands right here. If you can kill me, I guarantee the Flame Palace will not seek trouble with you!" Venerable Fiery Cloud's gaze turned cold. He could not be bothered to mince words with Zhao Huaishan. There was bad blood between them—quite significant bad blood, in fact. Zhao Huaishan's expression darkened. With so many people watching, he had his dignity to protect. Yet he had no confidence in defeating Venerable Fiery Cloud, let alone slaying him. Otherwise, he would have attacked long ago; why would he have waited until now? "What, are you afraid?" "If you lack the nerve, this old man won't hold back!" "Whatever grudge we have, let us settle it right here!" Venerable Fiery Cloud had always been genial toward Lu Changsheng, showing no trace of a fiery temper. Yet now, facing Zhao Huaishan, he refused to indulge the man in the slightest. *Rumble!* In an instant, Venerable Fiery Cloud struck. Moreover, his very first move was a lethal blow. Three top-tier greater divine abilities locked onto Zhao Huaishan simultaneously, surging toward him in an overwhelming torrent. "Fiery Cloud, you old ghost, how dare you..." Zhao Huaishan's face drained of color. Yet the terrifying power of those divine abilities had already locked onto him; even if Zhao Huaishan wanted to flee, it was impossible. "True Person Qingmo, Venerable Jingyun, this old ghost Fiery Cloud is acting too presumptuously..." Zhao Huaishan shouted two names. True Person Qingmo was a Golden Core True Person of the Chixia Immortal Sect. It was the Chixia Immortal Sect that had recruited Zhao Huaishan this time to vie for Core Melting Liquid in Ethereal Spirit Mountain. As for Venerable Jingyun, he was a top-tier Venerable no weaker than Venerable Fiery Cloud. Furthermore, he was the strongest among the many Divine Ability martial artists recruited by the Chixia Immortal Sect on this occasion, and he shared an old friendship with Zhao Huaishan. "Venerable Fiery Cloud, Ethereal Spirit Mountain is about to open. To act so unscrupulously right now is going a bit too far," Venerable Jingyun spoke up. As his words fell, a powerful aura surged forth. *Boom!* Venerable Jingyun likewise unleashed his divine abilities, crashing violently against those of Venerable Fiery Cloud. The collision between the divine abilities of two top Martial Venerables was a truly monumental event. Many martial artists and Golden Core True Persons hastily retreated a considerable distance. The aftershocks of the divine abilities swept outward in waves, their churning aura alone striking dread into the onlookers' hearts. "Truly terrifying! Venerable Jingyun and Venerable Fiery Cloud are both undefeated top Martial Venerables, and both have condensed greater divine abilities. This is their first time clashing head-on." "I wonder if Venerable Jingyun is stronger, or if Venerable Fiery Cloud has the upper hand?" "Ethereal Spirit Mountain hasn't even opened yet, and two top Martial Venerables are already clashing head-on. Tsk, tsk, this excursion into Ethereal Spirit Mountain is certainly not going to be simple." Many onlookers buzzed with discussion, watching the spectacle from afar. At this moment, True Person Qingmo of the Chixia Immortal Sect spoke up, addressing True Person Xuanhu directly: "True Person Xuanhu, what is the meaning of this from your Huxian Immortal Sect? Ethereal Spirit Mountain has not even opened, and our two Immortal Sects are already coming to blows?" True Person Xuanhu shook his head. "True Person Qingmo speaks too severely. This is a personal grudge between Venerable Fiery Cloud and Zhao Huaishan. Our Huxian Immortal Sect merely has a short-term agreement with Venerable Fiery Cloud for the Core Melting Liquid." "As for personal grievances outside of the Core Melting Liquid, our Huxian Immortal Sect will not interfere." True Person Qingmo fell silent as well. Indeed, this was a private grudge between martial artists. In principle, it had nothing to do with the two Immortal Sects. Why bother getting involved? Seeing True Person Qingmo unmoved, Zhao Huaishan immediately rushed to Venerable Jingyun's side. Venerable Jingyun frowned and said coldly, "Venerable Fiery Cloud, our strengths are evenly matched; neither of us can do anything to the other. If you have a quarrel with Zhao Huaishan, we can speak of it after leaving Ethereal Spirit Mountain." Venerable Fiery Cloud glanced at Zhao Huaishan. If they truly left Ethereal Spirit Mountain, he would find it genuinely difficult to kill Zhao Huaishan. Yet with the Immortal Sects refusing to intervene, he could not overcome Venerable Jingyun either. With Venerable Jingyun shielding him, he could not slay Zhao Huaishan. However, Venerable Fiery Cloud possessed a fiery temper. Once killing intent was roused, he was determined to end the man. Suddenly, Venerable Fiery Cloud caught sight of Lu Changsheng beside him. Without hesitation, he spoke: "Fellow Daoist Lu, hold Venerable Jingyun back for me, and thirty drops of Heavenly Spirit Water are yours!" Lu Changsheng barely hesitated for an instant. He replied immediately, "Rest assured, Fellow Daoist Fiery Cloud." Thirty drops of Heavenly Spirit Water was quite a sum—equivalent to three hundred thousand spirit stones! Venerable Fiery Cloud was certainly generous. After all, he hailed from the Flame Palace and had been a renowned top Martial Venerable for many years; thirty drops of Heavenly Spirit Water were nothing to him. Moreover, such a price would certainly not slight Lu Changsheng. "Hmm?" Venerable Jingyun's expression shifted slightly. In the next instant, Lu Changsheng was already standing before him. "Fellow Daoist Jingyun, save me..." Zhao Huaishan's eyes went wide. He could only watch helplessly as Venerable Fiery Cloud struck once more. His sole hope lay with Venerable Jingyun. He prayed that Venerable Jingyun would crush this nameless martial artist before them. Against an ordinary Divine Ability realm martial artist—or even a top-tier Divine Ability martial artist who was not a Martial Venerable—Venerable Jingyun could easily sweep them aside. "Venerable Fiery Cloud!" "Are you refusing to give me even a sliver of face?" Venerable Jingyun grew enraged. As for Lu Changsheng? Venerable Jingyun had not paid him the slightest heed. In his eyes, the only worthy opponent here was Venerable Fiery Cloud; everyone else was nothing more than rabble, completely insignificant. Yet just as Venerable Jingyun moved to intervene and stop Venerable Fiery Cloud, Lu Changsheng gave a wave of his sleeve. *Hum.* Suddenly, the sky turned dark. The surroundings seemed to plunge into blackness in an instant. Everyone raised their heads, staring at the colossal black vortex in the void. It seemed capable of swallowing all things, blanketing the sky entirely. "What is that?" "Could that be this man's divine ability?" "What a terrifying divine ability! Just looking at it makes one's heart palpitate and spirit reel." "Even from this distance, it feels as though Mount Tai is bearing down upon us. Just what kind of divine ability is this?" Many felt deeply shaken. A single divine ability covered half the sky, striking terror into countless Golden Core True Persons and Divine Ability martial artists. A heavy weight settled in their hearts, as though something was crushing them. Yet Venerable Jingyun, who was directly targeted by Lu Changsheng's Spiritual Black Hole divine ability, was the one subjected to the strongest suppression. His sensation was the most intense of all. *Is this... a greater divine ability? No, more than a greater divine ability! If it were merely a greater divine ability, it couldn't possibly give me such a sense of danger. It feels as though... the moment I move, I might truly die...* Venerable Jingyun's mind shuddered. He could hardly believe the scene before him. To think that someone could make him feel like needles were at his back—bringing the true possibility of death—merely by releasing a divine ability that had not even fallen upon him yet! Even Venerable Fiery Cloud had never given him such a sensation. An illusion? No, Venerable Jingyun could sense with utmost clarity that this was definitely no illusion. Once that black hole in the void descended, he would truly die! Yet how could a dignified top Martial Venerable be slain by a nobody? Impossible! Venerable Jingyun instantly understood that this person was anything but simple. Otherwise, Venerable Fiery Cloud would never have asked him to hold him back. "Who exactly are you, sir?" Venerable Jingyun asked in a deep voice. Though he questioned him sharply, Venerable Jingyun did not dare move a muscle. His entire body was completely rigid. Lu Changsheng smiled faintly, standing with his hands clasped behind his back as he replied calmly, "Holy Land Heavenly Sect, Lu Changsheng!" As Lu Changsheng's words landed, Venerable Jingyun's pupils contracted violently. "Lu Changsheng?! Venerable Lu of Tiansheng City, who slew Sword Venerable Chen Peng?!" Venerable Jingyun was utterly appalled. Lu Changsheng! Known as Venerable Lu in the Holy Land. He had seemingly risen out of nowhere. Yet once he rose, he soared to the heavens, his reputation surging to unprecedented heights. The reason was simple: Lu Changsheng had made his name across the entire Holy Land by stepping over the corpse of Sword Venerable. Sword Venerable was also a Martial Venerable. Though not quite on par with the likes of Venerable Jingyun and Venerable Fiery Cloud, every single Martial Venerable dominated a region and was not to be underestimated. Yet he had been slain by Lu Changsheng. In broad daylight, under the watchful eyes of all, in an open and honorable duel, Lu Changsheng had killed Sword Venerable head-on. Furthermore, rumors claimed that Lu Changsheng had condensed a boundless divine ability. That rumor was even more shocking. A boundless divine ability? That was virtually a legendary caliber of divine ability. Aside from top geniuses in certain sacred lands, martial artists across the entire Holy Land who had condensed boundless divine abilities could be counted on one's fingers. If Venerable Jingyun had not met Lu Changsheng in person previously, he might have believed it to be an exaggerated rumor and would not have cared too much. Now, however, was different. Lu Changsheng stood right before him. Moreover, he had unleashed his divine ability. That terrifying sensation struck pure dread into the heart. Venerable Jingyun truly believed that what Lu Changsheng had condensed was a boundless divine ability. If he were to act recklessly and try to stop Venerable Fiery Cloud, once Lu Changsheng's boundless divine ability descended, he might genuinely die! Venerable Jingyun remained motionless, not daring to make the slightest move. The murmuring all around seemed to quiet down at once. Many had clearly "come to their senses" as well. A boundless divine ability! That was a boundless divine ability! Innumerable people went their entire lives without ever seeing one. It was something that could only be hoped for, never sought. Yet now, they were witnessing a true boundless divine ability with their own eyes. Even Venerable Jingyun, under the lofty deterrence of this boundless divine ability, did not dare make any rash moves. To Zhao Huaishan, this spectacle was nothing short of an absolute catastrophe. "No, no..." Zhao Huaishan's face was painted with absolute terror. He faintly realized that this was likely his end. He could not escape this calamity after all. "Die!" Venerable Fiery Cloud's three greater divine abilities instantly engulfed Zhao Huaishan. Zhao Huaishan's own divine abilities were drowned out in an instant. *Boom!* The next moment, the void trembled. Venerable Fiery Cloud withdrew his divine abilities. The spot where Zhao Huaishan had stood was now completely empty. Not even a trace of his aura remained. Zhao Huaishan was dead without a doubt! "Hahaha, I am indebted to you, Fellow Daoist Lu!" "Please withdraw your divine ability, Fellow Daoist Lu!" Venerable Fiery Cloud's voice rang out, laden with immense excitement. Clearly, Venerable Fiery Cloud felt thoroughly exhilarated at this moment. The noisy Zhao Huaishan had been like a buzzing fly, annoying Venerable Fiery Cloud to no end in recent years. Yet given where Zhao Huaishan usually stayed, Venerable Fiery Cloud could hardly charge to his doorstep. He had been forced to endure Zhao Huaishan's endless provocations. Now, the nuisance was finally resolved. How could Venerable Fiery Cloud not be overjoyed? Hearing this, Lu Changsheng retracted his divine ability. The Spiritual Black Hole was recalled, and the vortex in the void vanished without a trace. The terrifying pressure and threat that had shrouded the entire sky seemed to disappear completely. Everyone let out a collective sigh of relief. Yet when their gazes fell upon Lu Changsheng, a lingering trace of fear remained. "A boundless divine ability... So that is a boundless divine ability! Just a wisp of its aura is already so terrifying; it truly reigns supreme over all divine abilities!" "Look at Venerable Jingyun—a top Martial Venerable, yet under that boundless divine ability, he didn't dare move an inch. It seems the rumors are true: having condensed a boundless divine ability, Venerable Lu is already a top Martial Venerable and possesses an invincible bearing." "At the Divine Ability realm right now, who would dare claim they could defeat Venerable Lu?" "The Huxian Immortal Sect must be the happiest of all; the stronger Venerable Lu is, the more advantageous it is for them." For a time, the looks cast toward Lu Changsheng grew far more complex. Shock, envy, awe—all manner of emotions surfaced. "Venerable Jingyun, how is Fellow Daoist Lu's strength?" Venerable Fiery Cloud asked with a half-smile. Venerable Jingyun gave Lu Changsheng a deep, lingering look, then nodded. "Breathtaking. I am no match!" With that, Venerable Jingyun shook his head and turned to walk back to his original position. Though he was wary of Lu Changsheng, what had just transpired had hardly been pleasant. Lu Changsheng and Venerable Fiery Cloud also descended to the ground. Venerable Fiery Cloud said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Lu, thirty drops of Heavenly Spirit Water. Here." He retrieved thirty drops of Heavenly Spirit Water directly from his spatial treasure. Treasures like Heavenly Spirit Water were usually carried on a martial artist's person. Lu Changsheng did not act polite either, taking the thirty drops directly. It seemed as though he had done nothing at all. He had merely released a single divine ability. He had not even traded blows. Yet as a result, he had obtained thirty drops of Heavenly Spirit Water. These thirty drops had seemingly been earned far too easily—almost as if by a mere "flick of a hand." However, a flick of anyone else's hand would never have yielded such an effect. Lu Changsheng's "flick of a hand" had rendered a top Martial Venerable like Venerable Jingyun unable to make a single move. That was deterrence! Such deterrence was well worth thirty drops of Heavenly Spirit Water—and more! Without Lu Changsheng's deterrence, Venerable Fiery Cloud would never have been able to kill Zhao Huaishan. To Lu Changsheng, the matter was merely a brief interlude. He waited quietly at the foot of Ethereal Spirit Mountain. Finally, several days later, movement stirred within Ethereal Spirit Mountain. *Rumble!* The void began to tremble. Afterward, ripples of light rippled outward continuously. Only then did Lu Changsheng realize that the Ethereal Spirit Mountain before their eyes had been shrouded by an array formation all along. It was a "false" Ethereal Spirit Mountain. The true Ethereal Spirit Mountain had been concealed within the array the entire time, opening only when the ten-year period arrived. As the array opened, Ethereal Spirit Mountain revealed its true face. A peculiar aura emanated from within the mountain. When Divine Ability martial artists sensed this aura, it produced virtually no effect on them. However, the Golden Core True Persons all took on rather unsightly expressions. "It's the aura of Core Melting Liquid." "Dammit, it can even melt dharmic power." "Hurry, step back a bit further!" The aura of Core Melting Liquid completely countered immortal cultivators. It could dissolve even dharmic power. Otherwise, how could it melt a Golden Core? "Venerable Lu, Venerable Fiery Cloud, and all fellow Daoists, you may now enter Ethereal Spirit Mountain." "Remember well: you have only one month. After one month, you must come out. Otherwise, the array will close—an array jointly laid by the Nascent Soul True Monarchs of the various Immortal Sects. Even a Martial Saint cannot break it." "If you are truly trapped inside Ethereal Spirit Mountain, you will be stuck for at least ten years." "Do not entertain thoughts of staying inside for ten years to gather enough Core Melting Liquid and trade it for countless treasures upon your next exit." "Remaining in Ethereal Spirit Mountain for ten years means certain death, even for a Martial Saint!" True Person Xuanhu warned everyone with a solemn expression. Lu Changsheng nodded. He would not linger inside for ten years just for a bit of Core Melting Liquid. "Fellow Daoist Lu, let us go." With that, Lu Changsheng and Venerable Fiery Cloud led the gathered martial artists, flying into Ethereal Spirit Mountain in an instant. *Whoosh!* Upon entering Ethereal Spirit Mountain, Lu Changsheng immediately sensed the difference. A peculiar aura seemed to permeate the entirety of Ethereal Spirit Mountain. This aura continuously eroded the body. Yet a martial artist's physical body was exceptionally strong. Moreover, even if it seeped in, it did not matter much. Martial artists possessed no dharmic power, so they had nothing to fear. What martial artists truly needed to beware of were the ethereal demons. "Fellow Daoist Lu, Ethereal Spirit Mountain is vast. Let us part ways here and act separately," Venerable Fiery Cloud suggested. This had been planned all along. Once they entered Ethereal Spirit Mountain, they would disperse rather than travel together. After all, Ethereal Spirit Mountain was huge. Traveling together would be a waste. Only by separating could they test their luck and obtain more Core Melting Liquid. Lu Changsheng swiftly moved away. Soon, he was the only one left in the area. Lu Changsheng released his perception. His Perception Domain was far stronger than those of other Divine Ability realm martial artists. Yet the moment he released it, Lu Changsheng felt suppressed. No, it could not truly be called suppression. Rather, the perception he released seemed to be dissolved away by the surrounding invisible force. *Is this the power of Core Melting Liquid?* *Core Melting Liquid is said to dissolve divine sense; I didn't expect it to dissolve my Perception Domain as well.* *No wonder finding even a single drop of Core Melting Liquid in Ethereal Spirit Mountain is so difficult. Without a Perception Domain, one truly has to rely on pure luck, stumbling around bit by bit.* Lu Changsheng looked around. The surroundings were shrouded in cloud and mist, offering no sign of Core Melting Liquid. Yet Lu Changsheng was in no hurry. He left several markers. That way, no matter how far he ventured, he would always be able to return to the array's entrance and exit to leave. Lu Changsheng continued forward. After an unknown number of hours passed, Lu Changsheng suddenly felt a trance wash over his spirit. It was as if something was trying to bore into his mental consciousness, yet he could see nothing at all. *Hum.* Within Lu Changsheng's mind, the Mind Pagoda shone with brilliant radiance. A wisp of black smoke appeared faintly, clinging directly to the mental consciousness within his mind. *An ethereal demon!* Lu Changsheng's heart jolted as he immediately recognized the origin of this black smoke. An ethereal demon! This black smoke was without doubt the formless, shadowless ethereal demon—the greatest peril of Ethereal Spirit Mountain!