Lu Changsheng Sweeps Six Top Earth Saints! Who Can Rival Him Beneath the Heavenly Saints?

"Oh?" "Villa Master Xiahou, please elaborate. What kind of secret world is this that even Divine Sword Villa cannot swallow it whole?" "What tier is the energy reaction of this secret world?" Many Earth Saints spoke up. A secret world! This was practically an essential need for Earth Saints. Everyone wanted to obtain the martial dao fragments from within secret worlds. Xiahou Puyu continued, "The energy reaction of this secret world is at the Earth Saint level. In other words, the secret world can accommodate our true bodies entering it. "However, the lifeforms inside this secret world are exceedingly formidable! Our Divine Sword Villa has operated inside for many years, yet we still haven't been able to condense a martial dao, and naturally we have been unable to obtain any martial dao fragments. "Divine Sword Villa has even lost Earth Saints there. We have paid an immense price for this secret world. Letting it go now is clearly out of the question, but in roughly ten years, the secret world will gradually drift away from the Immortal Martial World. When that happens, the opportunity will be completely lost. "Therefore, our Divine Sword Villa decided to invite fellow top Earth Saints to head into the secret world and lend Divine Sword Villa a helping hand. "When the time comes, if we condense a martial dao and obtain martial dao fragments, everyone will receive a share based on their merits. What do you all think?" As Xiahou Puyu's words fell, the entire hall fell silent. No one responded. It seemed everyone was considering, hesitating, and weighing the situation. Clearly, this matter was not as simple as Divine Sword Villa made it sound. Divine Sword Villa's understated words could not obscure one glaring fact. Such a massive secret world. Once its martial dao fragments were obtained, to what heights could they elevate an Earth Saint? Divine Sword Villa had previously wanted to hoard it all for themselves, sparing no massive expense in the attempt. And the result? Deaths! Earth Saints of Divine Sword Villa had perished. Now, Divine Sword Villa was forced to recruit more top-tier Earth Saints. This alone proved how dangerous this secret world was. Otherwise, if there were even a glimmer of hope for success on their own, would Divine Sword Villa take the initiative to recruit other Earth Saints? After all, this pertained to whether one could become a Heavenly Saint. For Divine Sword Villa to yield such an opportunity to others, there was only one reason: Divine Sword Villa could no longer hold out! Many were weighing their options. A secret world with an energy reaction at the Earth Saint level could accommodate true bodies. The harvest could be tremendous. Yet it was also fraught with peril. Once they failed, the consequences would be unimaginable. There was even the risk of death. "Never mind. This secret world is too dangerous. I'd rather cultivate peacefully and securely. Villa Master Xiahou, please forgive me for being unable to join you. I take my leave." Finally, an Earth Saint spoke up. He immediately turned and left. "The same goes for me. An Earth Saint tier secret world is too dangerous. Farewell." With the first departure came a second, followed by a third, a fourth, a fifth... Many Earth Saints took their leave one after another. They had already achieved the Earth Saint realm. Even if martial dao fragments were difficult to come by, risking their lives meant they had to proceed with extreme caution. Many were unwilling to take such a gamble. Soon, only a few people remained in the grand hall of Divine Sword Villa. Among them was Lu Changsheng. This came as a bit of a surprise to Divine Sword Villa's Xiahou Puyu. From what he knew, Hundred Flowers Sect's Supreme Elder Lu Changsheng was remarkably young. There was truly no need for him to rush or take unnecessary risks. It was only because Lu Changsheng was exceptionally strong that they had invited him in the first place, and Xiahou Puyu had previously guessed that Lu Changsheng likely would not agree. Yet what was the result? Lu Changsheng remained completely calm. By all appearances, he intended to venture into that secret world. For an Earth Saint so young, yet already possessing peak strength, to willingly embrace such danger was something Xiahou Puyu had not anticipated. "Fellow Daoists, do you all wish to venture into the secret world?" Xiahou Puyu asked. At this moment, an Earth Saint spoke up, "Villa Master Xiahou, there is no need to probe any further. Since we stayed behind, we naturally want to take a gamble in that secret world. "Right now, I only care about the gains. Since we are putting our lives on the line, how many martial dao fragments can we obtain? "If the return isn't high, I'm afraid I cannot accompany you." Having said this, everyone's gaze locked silently onto Xiahou Puyu. Such a momentous matter was no child's play; the distribution of gains naturally had to be clarified first. Otherwise, no one would blindly charge into a secret world to risk their life. Xiahou Puyu said, "The energy reaction of that secret world is exceptionally high. For an Earth Saint tier secret world, once a martial dao is condensed, it will surely be extraordinary. Our Divine Sword Villa will take only thirty percent of these martial dao fragments. The remaining seventy percent will be distributed among you based on your contributions. How does that sound?" Everyone's eyes lit up. Divine Sword Villa was not taking an exorbitant cut, but it was certainly not small either. Lu Changsheng was also weighing it in his mind. A secret world with an Earth Saint energy reaction. Even a single martial dao fragment would be far stronger than those he had obtained from the previous two secret worlds. The higher the energy reaction, the stronger the martial dao fragment, and naturally, the greater the effect. "Distribution by contribution—this contribution system is certainly worth scrutinizing," some Earth Saints murmured, still harboring doubts. "Rest assured, fellow Daoists. The contribution system will be overseen by our Divine Sword Villa, and it will be absolutely fair and just. After all, our Divine Sword Villa will only take thirty percent no matter what, leaving the other seventy percent to be distributed according to your contributions. Our Divine Sword Villa has already drafted this contribution system. Please take a look, everyone." Divine Sword Villa presented a list. On it were marked various experts at the Earth Saint and Martial Saint levels. Slaying one yielded a certain number of contributions. Routing or stalling one yielded another amount. Or completing designated missions for Divine Sword Villa earned specific contributions. In short, the contributions were completely open and transparent. When the martial dao fragments were obtained, they would be distributed proportionally according to contribution points. Everyone felt tempted. Even Lu Changsheng nodded inwardly. It seemed Divine Sword Villa had indeed considered everything quite thoroughly. Of course, there remained a crucial issue: safety. Entering the secret world, even Earth Saints could perish. Yet to Lu Changsheng, this was not an issue at all. He possessed the ability to undergo rebirth from a drop of blood. Anyone capable of killing him would certainly not be an Earth Saint. Even if there were truly some means capable of ending his life, the avatar he had left behind in the Immortal Martial World would ensure he did not perish completely. At most, he would lose his Earth Saint Dao body and have to cultivate anew. Naturally, that was the most extreme scenario. With his current strength, among the Earth Saint tier, Lu Changsheng feared no one. Much less did he fear falling in battle. Lu Changsheng possessed that confidence. "There is still one most critical question." "Villa Master Xiahou, if there are too many Earth Saints, how will the martial dao be promoted?" "And what kind of martial dao will be promoted?" "If even the martial dao being promoted is not unified, how can the sentient beings of the secret world condense a martial dao?" Lu Changsheng spoke slowly, weighing each word. This was in fact paramount. More Earth Saints did not necessarily mean better results. The more people there were, the muddier the water became. One person would promote this martial dao, while another would promote that martial dao. Conflicts would inevitably arise. Without a unified martial dao, how could the living beings of the secret world condense one? This was the crux of the matter! "This... I truly haven't given it thorough thought." "You are all Earth Saints. When the time comes, we can deliberate and deduce a martial dao that is easier to spread. That shouldn't be difficult, right?" Xiahou Puyu said with a furrowed brow. "Pooling ideas to deduce a martial dao—how would contributions be calculated for that?" Lu Changsheng asked again. Xiahou Puyu's brow furrowed even deeper. It seemed this was indeed quite troublesome. "How about... splitting the contribution for deducing the martial dao equally?" Xiahou Puyu's suggestion left the Earth Saints dissatisfied. In truth, more people only brought more trouble and more complications. When the time came, it certainly would not be easily resolved. Furthermore, Lu Changsheng had his own plans in mind. He stood up abruptly and said bluntly, "Villa Master Xiahou, Lu actually has a very simple solution. "For this venture into the secret world, Lu alone is sufficient. Why bother bringing other Earth Saints along? "Lu can guarantee that he will assist Divine Sword Villa in deducing the martial dao, condensing it, and ultimately obtaining the martial dao fragments. Divine Sword Villa must look to me as the lead and follow Lu's arrangements. "Once the deed is accomplished, Divine Sword Villa will still receive thirty percent of the martial dao fragments, while Lu receives seventy percent!" Lu Changsheng's words instantly infuriated the other Earth Saints. Lu Changsheng wanted to cast them aside? Moreover, this was blatantly belittling them while elevating himself. "Laughable! Does Fellow Daoist Lu truly believe himself invincible under heaven? That you alone can obtain the martial dao fragments?" "What arrogance! So many Earth Saints from Divine Sword Villa couldn't solve the problem of the martial dao fragments. On what basis do you think you alone can solve it?" "Do you think you are stronger than Divine Sword Villa and all of us combined?" The remaining Earth Saints were filled with righteous indignation. They could not tolerate this! Lu Changsheng wanted to hog all the spoils for himself, pushing all of them out of the picture. Even Xiahou Puyu was slightly taken aback. He scrutinized Lu Changsheng from head to toe, then gave a bitter smile. "Fellow Daoist Lu, I understand how you feel. After all, who would want to share martial dao fragments with others? "However, this secret world is different. It poses mortal danger even to Earth Saints. All of you are top-tier Earth Saints; only by joining hands do we stand a chance of ultimately obtaining the martial dao fragments. Joining forces benefits everyone." Lu Changsheng neither agreed nor disagreed. He glanced over at the assembled Earth Saints and then said, "Villa Master Xiahou, if Lu defeats these Earth Saints, would that prove there is no need for them, and that Lu alone is enough?" Xiahou Puyu froze for a moment, then nodded. "If Fellow Daoist Lu truly wishes to try, then we shall have to trouble the fellow Daoists." The expressions of the other Earth Saints shifted slightly. Before even entering the secret world, they had to fight to the death with another Earth Saint? "Hmph! Since Fellow Daoist Lu is so confident, we shall naturally keep you company!" Ultimately, the Earth Saints agreed. In truth, they simply could not stand Lu Changsheng's attitude. Everyone was an Earth Saint. Wasn't it good to cooperate and obtain the martial dao fragments together? Why did Lu Changsheng have to insist on keeping it all for himself? If he wanted to hog the spoils, he needed the strength to overpower everyone present! Divine Sword Villa made no further move to stop them. Thus, everyone flew out into the void beyond Divine Sword Villa. Lu Changsheng stood alone against six top Earth Saints. These six Earth Saints were far from ordinary. Every single one had condensed an embryonic martial dao and possessed a martial dao will. They were undoubtedly pinnacle figures. Normally, any single one could dominate a region, let alone six of them together. Yet Lu Changsheng stood with his hands behind his back, hovering quietly in the void, showing not the slightest hint of panic. The people of Divine Sword Villa, including many other Earth Saints, watched the battle from within the estate. This was a battle between top Earth Saints, and one person against six at that. Such a spectacle was virtually impossible to come across; how could they miss it? They even discussed it amongst themselves via sound transmission. "This Supreme Elder of the Hundred Flowers Sect is being far too conceited. Does he really think he can stand against six top Earth Saints on his own?" "You should have heard about the deeds of Hundred Flowers Sect's Supreme Elder. He truly acts without restraint, and his strength is indeed formidable—he has even slain a top Earth Saint! For an expert of his caliber, even the Villa Master said that among the many top Earth Saints, Lu Changsheng should be ranked first. That alone speaks volumes about his power." "Still, the gap between top Earth Saints isn't insurmountable. Once several top Earth Saints join forces, it's enough to close any gap, to say nothing of six of them working together." "Lu Changsheng is too arrogant. I'm afraid he's going to suffer a bitter loss this time." Although they knew Lu Changsheng was powerful, they were still not optimistic about his chances. No matter how strong an Earth Saint was, there was a limit. All of them were top Earth Saints. With several top Earth Saints uniting, their combined martial dao will alone was staggering to behold. How could one person outshine six top Earth Saints? *Boom!* At that moment, the six Earth Saints struck first. Since they were joining forces, they would never give Lu Changsheng the chance to pick them off one by one. Moreover, all six top Earth Saints were burning with rage. They were determined to teach Lu Changsheng a lesson. Therefore, they unleashed their martial dao wills in unison, holding nothing back. Six terrifying martial dao wills surged like six horrific tempests sweeping through the void, arriving before Lu Changsheng in an instant. Every single martial dao will was dreadful. Any one of them was enough to suppress an ordinary Earth Saint. Such were top Earth Saints. They had condensed embryonic martial daos and given birth to martial dao wills. Yet Lu Changsheng still stood with his hands behind his back. Sensing the six incoming martial dao wills, a faint smile even surfaced on his face. *Boom!* The next instant, Lu Changsheng's martial dao will erupted as well. His martial dao was the Infinite Martial Dao. Behind Lu Changsheng, a nebulous, chaotic form materialized, making it impossible to discern what kind of embryonic martial dao it was. It seemed to resemble everything, yet resembled nothing at all. What the Infinite Martial Dao birthed was naturally an infinite will. Thus, Lu Changsheng's martial dao will was vast and boundless, seeming to encompass all things while suppressing all things, transcendent and standing above all other martial dao wills. The moment Lu Changsheng's martial dao will manifested, everyone felt as though a sovereign had been born. Before Lu Changsheng's infinite will, the six martial dao wills crumbled like a defeated army, collapsing into ruin in an instant and even threatening to submit in subjugation. "What?" "Collapsed just like that?" "Those are six top Earth Saints! Their martial dao wills were tempered through thousands of trials, the painstaking culmination of their lifelong martial arts. How could they crumble upon the first clash?" "It isn't that their martial dao wills are too weak—it's that Lu Changsheng's martial dao will is far too strong. Even though we aren't under attack by his martial dao will, we still feel a sense of dread. That alone shows how terrifying his will is." "A martial dao will is typically born of an embryonic martial dao. Just what kind of embryonic martial dao did Lu Changsheng condense?" "What in the world is Lu Changsheng's martial dao? It seems capable of swallowing ten thousand li, suppressing everything in existence!" Seeing Lu Changsheng's martial dao will, everyone was utterly shocked. Yet those who felt it most acutely were the six top Earth Saints themselves. Each of them was an elite who had emerged from hundreds of millions of people. Every single one was a hegemon of their domain. The embryonic martial daos they condensed and the martial dao wills they birthed were exceedingly dreadful. To say their wills were as unyielding as iron was by no means an exaggeration. Yet six such mighty top Earth Saints all felt their hearts shudder upon confronting Lu Changsheng's infinite will. Monstrous waves churned within their minds. They couldn't withstand it! They truly couldn't hold out! In just a single instant, they realized how terrifying Lu Changsheng's martial dao will was. However, while martial dao will was vital in battles between Earth Saints, it was not the only factor. Being suppressed by a martial dao will merely dampened a portion of one's strength. And there were six of them. Even if a portion of their power was suppressed, so what? "Māra Dao Body!" "Spatial Dao Body!" "Origin Unity Dao Body!" Terrifying Earth Saint Dao bodies spanned the void one after another. The mere aura they emitted was suffocating. Once an Earth Saint manifested their Dao body, it meant they were ready to stake their lives. The six Earth Saints, clearly shamed into fury, were truly determined to fight it out with Lu Changsheng. With the appearance of their Earth Saint Dao bodies, the six top Earth Saints hesitated no longer. They threw out their fists simultaneously. Their auras locked onto Lu Changsheng. Six terrifying attacks from the Earth Saint Dao bodies landed upon Lu Changsheng in an instant. Dodge? It was simply impossible. How could one dodge the combined attack of six top Earth Saints? Besides, Lu Changsheng had no desire to dodge. He likewise released his Earth Saint Dao body. This was an Earth Saint Dao body condensed from the Infinite Martial Dao. It integrated an untold number of martial paths. An untold number of rules. The moment Lu Changsheng's Earth Saint Dao body appeared, it brought an overwhelming sense of pressure. *Rumble!* The attacks of the six top Earth Saints slammed violently into Lu Changsheng's Earth Saint Dao body. Yet Lu Changsheng's expression did not change in the slightest. The terrifying force surged forth, seeking to tear his Earth Saint Dao body apart. The result? Not a single flinch! As the smoke and dust cleared, everyone was left dumbfounded. Lu Changsheng's Earth Saint Dao body remained standing firm as a mountain, without even a scratch on it. "What? Th-this is still an Earth Saint Dao body?" "A full-force attack from six top Earth Saints, yet he endured it head-on without taking any damage? How is that possible?" "What kind of Dao body is his Earth Saint Dao body? That terrifying sense of oppression—perhaps only a Heavenly Saint could surpass it, right?" "They said Lu Changsheng could slay top Earth Saints. Before, I was somewhat skeptical, but seeing it now, his reputation is truly well-deserved." Witnessing Lu Changsheng's terrifying Earth Saint Dao body, everyone was shaken to their core. Yet this was not the end; it was merely the beginning. *Buzz.* Lu Changsheng reached out a single palm. The Earth Saint Dao body's palm expanded against the wind. In the blink of an eye, it blotted out the sky. The six top Earth Saints' expressions tightened. "Block it!" They pushed their Earth Saint Dao bodies to the absolute limit, bracing to meet the colossal palm descending from the sky. This time, Lu Changsheng swept all six top Earth Saints into his attack. Then, the giant palm crashed down. In an instant, it felt as though heaven and earth were collapsing and the river of stars had flipped upside down. A horrific force erupted instantaneously. The six top Earth Saints all felt an immense, crushing pressure like Mount Tai bearing down upon them. Their Earth Saint Dao bodies had limits to what they could endure. And now, that limit was breached. *Crack!* All at once, the Earth Saint Dao bodies began to fracture and crumble. "Stop!" "We yield! We yield!" "We won't take part in Divine Sword Villa's secret world..." In an instant, the six top Earth Saints conceded one after another. Horror gripped their hearts. Just moments ago, they had actually felt the threat of death. Yes, death. It felt as though if this continued, they would die. And reality proved that this was indeed the case. With just a single palm falling upon them, the six top Earth Saints could not hold out at all; their Earth Saint Dao bodies were on the verge of complete collapse. Once their Earth Saint Dao bodies crumbled entirely, they would truly be dead. When it came to a matter of life and death, the dispute between the six top Earth Saints and Lu Changsheng was merely a matter of pride. Why would they ever be willing to die here? That would be too meaningless a death. Therefore, they immediately surrendered. Lu Changsheng knew when to stop. He did not truly intend to wipe out these six top Earth Saints. After all, he bore no deep hatred toward them. Furthermore, they all had their respective factions behind them; there was no need to fight to the bitter end. "Retract." Lu Changsheng recalled his Earth Saint Dao body. For a moment, calm returned to the void. Yet the hearts of the six top Earth Saints were anything but calm. Just now, they had nearly died. In the end, it was only by surrendering and pleading for mercy that they managed to survive. And Lu Changsheng was only a single person. "Six of us fought Fellow Daoist Lu alone, yet we were nearly annihilated." "We have lost. Villa Master Xiahou, farewell..." "Fellow Daoist Lu showed mercy. This old man owes Fellow Daoist Lu a favor..." Having said their piece, the six top Earth Saints had no face to remain at Divine Sword Villa any longer and departed directly. Afterward, only Lu Changsheng and the people of Divine Sword Villa remained. A glint of astonishment flashed across Xiahou Puyu's eyes. A look of delight even appeared on his face. Although those top Earth Saints had left, Lu Changsheng had stayed. With strength as terrifying as Lu Changsheng's, once he entered the secret world, he truly might be able to drive the condensation of a martial dao, ultimately shatter it, and obtain martial dao fragments. Compared to sending many top Earth Saints into the secret world—where differing opinions and conflicting ideas would inevitably cause friction—having only Lu Changsheng made things far simpler. They would just follow Lu Changsheng's orders and be done with it. When the time came, Divine Sword Villa would obediently take thirty percent of the martial dao fragments, and Lu Changsheng would take seventy percent. Of course, the prerequisite was that they could actually obtain martial dao fragments. "Haha, Fellow Daoist Lu truly lives up to his reputation! You have truly opened our eyes." "Indeed. With Fellow Daoist Lu's help, I believe our Divine Sword Villa will definitely be able to obtain martial dao fragments this time." "With Fellow Daoist Lu's strength, I'm afraid it is truly difficult to find an opponent beneath the Heavenly Saints..." The members of Divine Sword Villa also expressed their satisfaction. With that, everyone returned to the grand hall. Lu Changsheng spoke, "Villa Master Xiahou, how much time remains before that secret world drifts away from the Immortal Martial World?" Xiahou Puyu pondered for a moment and replied, "That secret world drew close to the Immortal Martial World about five years ago, which was when we entered it. "It will be roughly five more years before it begins to drift away. In other words, we still have five years." Thoughts flashed rapidly through Lu Changsheng's mind. Five years. This amount of time was certainly sufficient. After all, this secret world had an energy reaction at the Earth Saint level. This meant Lu Changsheng did not need to descend with his consciousness alone. His true body could descend directly, eliminating the need to build up his strength step by step within the secret world. "Let us swear a Dao oath," Lu Changsheng decided inwardly. He would never give up on a secret world with an Earth Saint energy reaction. Naturally, such cooperation required a binding restriction to put both parties at ease. A Dao oath was the way to bind both sides. Anyone who swore a Dao oath was bound to abide by it. If one violated a Dao oath, they would never be able to advance further in this life. Their path would be completely severed. Moreover, Lu Changsheng did not swear the Dao oath with a single individual from Divine Sword Villa, but with everyone in Divine Sword Villa at or above the Martial Saint level. If even one person violated it, the entire Divine Sword Villa would be implicated and affected. This was to protect the interests of both parties. It prevented Divine Sword Villa from attempting to seize everything for themselves later. Of course, now that Lu Changsheng had displayed such terrifying strength, even if Divine Sword Villa harbored any stray thoughts, they would have to bury them deep down. Divine Sword Villa was merely a Heavenly Saint lineage; they currently had no Heavenly Saint holding down the fort. With Lu Changsheng's terrifying strength, if he were truly provoked, the entire Divine Sword Villa would be in grave danger. Therefore, Divine Sword Villa naturally would not dare to violate the Dao oath. As for Lu Changsheng, Divine Sword Villa trusted him greatly. Lu Changsheng had a boundless future ahead of him, with a very high chance of becoming a Heavenly Saint in the future. Therefore, Lu Changsheng would never violate a Dao oath over martial dao fragments and ruin his own path. After both parties swore the Dao oath, Lu Changsheng asked directly, "When can we enter the secret world?" Xiahou Puyu answered, "At any time." "Then let it be now." Lu Changsheng did not want to waste any more time. Entering the secret world a day earlier meant obtaining the martial dao fragments a day earlier. Besides, with this secret world being so peculiar, even Lu Changsheng needed to plan carefully. After all, he only had five years left. "Very well. Fellow Daoist Lu, please follow me." With Xiahou Puyu leading the way, accompanied by several Earth Saints of Divine Sword Villa, the group made their way directly into an underground palace. Inside the underground palace, countless array formations were laid out in dense, intricate patterns. With a single glance, Lu Changsheng could tell that these array formations were similar to those in the Secret World Tower. They functioned to link the secret world with the Immortal Martial World, thereby forming a passage. Of course, this time was different from the previous two occasions. This time, it was a true body descent. Therefore, the array formations had to be far grander and far more advanced. To maintain the formations, many disciples of Divine Sword Villa guarded the underground palace day and night, replenishing the formations' energy and keeping them running smoothly. Divine Sword Villa had indeed made ample preparations for the martial dao fragments within the secret world. "Fellow Daoist Lu, everything is ready. "I will not accompany Fellow Daoist Lu into the secret world, as I still need to oversee Divine Sword Villa. "However, these fellow Earth Saints from Divine Sword Villa will accompany Fellow Daoist Lu. "Furthermore, some of our Earth Saints and disciples are already stationed within the secret world, and have even established forces and secured a foothold there. "Once Fellow Daoist Lu enters the secret world, all personnel and forces of Divine Sword Villa will follow your orders unconditionally!" Xiahou Puyu explained everything thoroughly. "Very well, Villa Master Xiahou has arranged things impeccably. "Lu has no further questions." With that, Lu Changsheng stepped directly into the array formation. Several Earth Saints stood beside him. Once everyone took their positions, *Buzz.* The array formation activated. Instantly, the power of the formation enveloped Lu Changsheng. *Whoosh!* The next moment, Lu Changsheng and the other Earth Saints vanished without a trace.