"Stop!"
A chilling shout suddenly rang out.
A phantom giant hand could be seen flying over in the distance, attempting to stop Lu Changsheng.
That illusory hand was powerful enough to intercept any Earth Saint, or even crush one with ease.
However, its owner was still far away.
His true body had not yet descended.
It was merely a strike across the void, probably carrying less than ten percent of its true power.
Even so, Lu Changsheng could feel the unmistakable presence of a Heavenly Saint emanating from it.
That was a Heavenly Saint mighty figure!
Most likely the very Heavenly Saint backing these people.
"Ancestor is here!"
"Quick, let us go!"
"Ancestor has arrived, how dare you continue your insolence?"
Seeing that massive illusory hand, the Earth Saints erupted in ecstatic joy.
With their Heavenly Saint Ancestor arriving, they were guaranteed to be saved.
"Hmph."
Lu Changsheng only sneered. Looking up at the phantom hand, a strange glint flashed in his eyes.
Then, completely ignoring the giant hand, he swung his six arms and slammed them mercilessly toward the Earth Saints anyway.
*Boom!*
The arms crashed down.
"Ah..."
"How dare you..."
Terror consumed every one of the Earth Saints.
None of them had imagined that even knowing a Heavenly Saint was descending, Lu Changsheng would still dare to strike them down.
Was he disregarding a Heavenly Saint mighty figure?
Or did he want to drag them down in mutual destruction?
Mutual destruction was clearly out of the question.
That left only one possibility.
Lu Changsheng disregarded a Heavenly Saint mighty figure.
Or rather, he did not fear one in the slightest.
Even if a Heavenly Saint mighty figure was approaching, as long as the true body had not descended, Lu Changsheng would ignore him entirely!
This was simply... far too audacious!
What Earth Saint would ever dare disregard a Heavenly Saint mighty figure like this?
"Insolent brat, how dare you!"
The Heavenly Saint mighty figure clearly witnessed this scene as well.
A trace of fury laced his voice.
In an instant, flames violently erupted over the phantom giant hand.
They burned fiercely.
It was as though true flames of wrath sought to burn Lu Changsheng to cinders.
Moreover, the phantom hand accelerated dramatically, arriving before Lu Changsheng in the blink of an eye.
Lu Changsheng immediately crossed his six arms before his chest, condensing his power from all sides to block the phantom hand head-on.
*Boom!*
Trailing raging flames, the phantom hand slammed brutally against Lu Changsheng's Earth Saint Dao body.
However, Lu Changsheng's Earth Saint Dao body was no longer what it used to be.
He had already undergone Dao transformation twice.
He had even plundered Lu Feng's Martial Dao.
And Lu Feng had transformed his dao seven times.
Factoring that in, the Martial Dao Lu Changsheng had absorbed was terrifyingly formidable.
Though he had only transformed his dao twice, when combined with his prior Earth Saint Dao body, it had become robust beyond imagination.
Even so, this was ultimately a strike from a Heavenly Saint mighty figure.
Even with less than a tenth of its full power, at its core, it remained the might of a Heavenly Saint.
Thus, the phantom fiery hand set Lu Changsheng's entire body ablaze.
His Earth Saint Dao body burned furiously.
The terrifying impact even sent him hurtling backward for a hundred zhang before he barely managed to steady his stance.
His Earth Saint Dao body teetered on the brink of collapse.
Yet, it did not collapse after all.
It had come perilously close, but it held together.
As long as it did not utterly break apart, with the regenerative power of Lu Changsheng's Earth Saint Dao body, it restored itself to its peak almost in the blink of an eye.
"Oh?"
"You do have some tricks up your sleeve. No wonder you dare kill people right in front of this seat."
The Heavenly Saint's voice reached Lu Changsheng's ears.
At the same time, his true body finally arrived.
Lu Changsheng looked up.
It was a middle-aged man clad in blood-red robes.
Blood-colored flames burned across his entire person.
The void around him seemed warped by the scorching heat.
A horrifying pressure radiated from his frame.
Under such dreadful presence, ordinary Earth Saints would find even standing before him an impossible luxury.
Without a doubt, he was a genuine Heavenly Saint mighty figure!
"Bloodfire Ancestor!"
Lu Changsheng stared at the mighty figure before him.
He recognized his identity at once.
Bloodfire Ancestor!
A Heavenly Saint mighty figure who walked the line between orthodox and demonic!
Evidently, he had been targeted by Bloodfire Ancestor.
However, having just repelled Bloodfire Ancestor's ranged strike relying solely on the power of his Earth Saint Dao body, Lu Changsheng now had a baseline in mind.
Undergoing Dao transformation twice had indeed augmented his strength immensely.
Measuring him by Earth Saint standards was no longer possible.
Only a Heavenly Saint mighty figure could show Lu Changsheng just how rapidly his power had grown.
Still, his current situation was perilous.
He had slain Bloodfire Ancestor's subordinates right before his eyes.
He had thoroughly offended a Heavenly Saint mighty figure.
He had treated Bloodfire Ancestor with utter disregard.
With Bloodfire Ancestor's temperament, how could he let the matter rest?
"Bloodfire Ancestor, you are a Heavenly Saint mighty figure, aloof from worldly affairs and standing high above all."
"Why lay a hand on the Hundred Flowers Sect just for spirit treasures?"
"The spirit treasures are on me. You can destroy this body of mine, but you had best be able to wipe out all of my clones. Otherwise, when the day comes, I will surely return to seek guidance from you!"
Lu Changsheng spoke coldly.
He showed not the slightest courtesy toward Bloodfire Ancestor.
In fact, his words were an outright threat.
Previously, Lu Changsheng had remained very polite with Ancestor Chen.
That was because Ancestor Chen had not harmed the people of the Hundred Flowers Sect.
But what about Bloodfire Ancestor?
Rivers of blood had flowed through the Hundred Flowers Sect.
Only a handful of survivors remained, likely kept alive solely to threaten Lu Changsheng.
The Hundred Flowers Sect had been brought to the brink of annihilation.
With Bloodfire Ancestor as the primary culprit behind it all, how could Lu Changsheng ever treat him with respect?
"Clones..."
A fierce glint flashed across Bloodfire Ancestor's eyes, and he sneered, "Heh, you junior have some guts, and you are indeed capable of withstanding a ranged strike from this ancestor. But so what?"
"The difference between an Earth Saint and a Heavenly Saint is like heaven and earth. Even if you have clones, you can only hide forever. You won't achieve the Heavenly Saint realm in your lifetime, yet you still dream of threatening this ancestor?"
"Throughout my rise to power, which day was not paved with blood and slaughter? Far too many people have wanted to kill this ancestor—even if they formed a line, it wouldn't be your turn."
"Since you put it that way, this ancestor shall grant your wish!"
"Die!"
Bloodfire Ancestor was not "reasonable" like Ancestor Chen.
He had no dread of Lu Changsheng's so-called clones.
After all, Bloodfire Ancestor acted half-righteous and half-demonic. He possessed no clan or sect of his own, and with no ties or burdens, he held no reservations whatsoever.
He acted with utter impunity.
Such a Heavenly Saint ancestor gave everyone a headache. Why would he fear the threats of a mere Earth Saint?
In fact, the more unyielding Lu Changsheng was, and the more terrifying his display, the more determined Bloodfire Ancestor became to eradicate him root and stem to prevent future troubles!
Such was the way of the demonic path.
"Do you truly think this seat is like Ancestor Chen?"
"The one Ancestor Chen didn't dare to kill, this seat will kill!"
"Once I destroy this body of yours, let your clones come seek vengeance if you have the ability!"
Bloodfire Ancestor let out a cold laugh.
What clones?
What immortality?
What immense potential and boundless future?
Bloodfire Ancestor only cared about what was before his eyes.
Countless so-called geniuses had perished by his hands.
And so what?
How many of them had actually managed to avenge themselves in the end?
Not a single one!
Regardless of what scruples had kept Ancestor Chen from striking against Lu Changsheng back then, Bloodfire Ancestor regarded Ancestor Chen as foolish.
What use was a future, or potential?
For a dignified Heavenly Saint mighty figure to be bluffed by a mere Earth Saint—Bloodfire Ancestor felt Ancestor Chen had disgraced the very name of Heavenly Saints.
This time, Bloodfire Ancestor intended to slay Lu Changsheng personally!
*Boom!*
The next instant, Bloodfire Ancestor made his move.
Though arrogant, he struck with full force, holding nothing back.
Instantly, a Martial Dao manifested in the void.
That was a true Martial Dao!
It resembled a colossal mass of blood-red flames, scorching the void itself and exuding horrific power.
That was Bloodfire Ancestor's Martial Dao!
Once one advanced to Heavenly Saint, their Martial Dao would fully coalesce into reality. It was no longer embryonic, no longer illusory.
A Heavenly Saint could channel the power within their Martial Dao to unleash world-shaking might.
The Martial Dao was the very foundation of a Heavenly Saint!
Thus, Bloodfire Ancestor's strike mobilized the power of his Martial Dao—an all-out blow with everything he had.
An all-out strike from a Heavenly Saint mighty figure was devoid of any flashy pretenses.
Pure, unadulterated power instantly locked onto Lu Changsheng, leaving him nowhere to dodge and nowhere to flee.
He could only meet it head-on!
In this moment, Lu Changsheng truly felt the dread of a Heavenly Saint.
They stood absolute, lording over every single Earth Saint.
Yet Lu Changsheng could not tell if it was merely an illusion.
He felt that although Bloodfire Ancestor before him appeared consumed by soaring killing intent and acted with utter abandon,
exuding overwhelming majesty,
he somehow did not feel as threatening as Ancestor Chen had.
Ancestor Chen kept his power concealed, but he was actually stronger!
Of course, Ancestor Chen had not harbored such intense murderous intent back then.
Bloodfire Ancestor, on the other hand, unleashed his killing intent without restraint.
He concealed nothing.
He intended to execute Lu Changsheng on the spot!
"Is this the power of a Martial Dao?!"
A brilliant light flashed in Lu Changsheng's eyes.
He stared fixedly at Bloodfire Ancestor, unwilling to miss the slightest detail.
Lu Changsheng had already coalesced an embryonic martial dao.
He was only one step away from refining the Martial Dao into his body.
Yet this single step was like an insurmountable chasm that had barred countless practitioners.
No matter how dazzlingly brilliant one was, failing to take that critical step meant one could never become a Heavenly Saint.
Just look at how many perfected Earth Saint martial artists resided in the Earth Saint Dao Field.
Whose ultimate goal was not advancing to Heavenly Saint?
Yet in the end, how many could actually achieve it?
It was no wonder Bloodfire Ancestor possessed such pride.
Back then, there had been those far more brilliant than him, with greater backgrounds and more resources. And what became of them?
Only he had become a Heavenly Saint!
Hence, Bloodfire Ancestor scoffed at so-called "geniuses."
No matter how talented, one had to cross that vital threshold.
Otherwise, none of it was worth mentioning.
"Phenomenal Image of Heaven and Earth!"
Lu Changsheng roared in a low voice.
In this instant, he held nothing back, and the Flesh Martial Dao within his body erupted.
Boundless flesh and blood enveloped his Earth Saint Dao body.
Immediately, a series of mysterious transformations unfolded between the two.
Ever since he began the Battles of Dao Transformation, Lu Changsheng had hardly used the Phenomenal Image of Heaven and Earth.
Now, unleashing it once more, he immediately felt the difference.
His Earth Saint Dao body expanded wildly.
No, more accurately, his flesh and his Earth Saint Dao body expanded furiously together.
The fusion of the two martial daos was far more than a simple addition.
It was an exponential surge in power.
The Martial Dao Lu Changsheng had plundered also seemed to blend with his flesh and blood, giving rise to wondrous transformations.
In the blink of an eye, Lu Changsheng's colossal Phenomenal Image of Heaven and Earth spanned the void, radiating waves of terrifying majesty.
Its overwhelming aura even took Bloodfire Ancestor by surprise.
"Such presence... How is this possible?"
"A mere Earth Saint, even at perfection, even after transforming his dao several times, could never possess such dreadful might."
"Hmph, let this seat see if you are all show and no substance!"
Bloodfire Ancestor snorted coldly.
The massive flaming palm crashed down.
Lu Changsheng naturally went all out, unifying his six arms into one and thrusting them forward to meet Bloodfire Ancestor's colossal hand.
*Rumble!*
The void shook violently.
Lu Changsheng felt an irresistible, terrifying force paired with searing heat instantly blast into his body.
His Dao body fractured inch by inch.
Blood-colored flames clung to his Dao body, burning continuously.
Such agony would have broken anyone without unyielding willpower.
Yet Lu Changsheng bore it through sheer grit.
Without uttering a sound, he mobilized the flesh and blood he had stored over time, combining it with his Earth Saint Dao body to frantically douse the blood-colored flames clinging to him.
Yet the flames seemed to burn from the inside out, specifically consuming the Dao body and flesh.
For a moment, he could not entirely extinguish them.
With just a single strike, Lu Changsheng had been heavily injured.
Yet Bloodfire Ancestor was even more astonished.
"What?"
"He blocked it?"
"Even that terrifying recoil shook my Martial Dao..."
Bloodfire Ancestor was a dignified Heavenly Saint. Arrogant as he was, he was not stupid.
A mere Earth Saint could actually shake a Heavenly Saint.
Such a person could no longer be described simply as a genius.
He had to kill Lu Changsheng.
Otherwise, boundless trouble lay ahead.
Many onlookers in the surrounding area were closely monitoring the battle.
Seeing Lu Changsheng clash head-on with Bloodfire Ancestor, everyone was struck with disbelief.
The surviving members of the Hundred Flowers Sect widened their eyes in utter shock and agitation.
"He blocked it! The Supreme Elder blocked it!"
"With an Earth Saint body, he blocked an all-out strike from a Heavenly Saint mighty figure! This is unheard of!"
"If the Supreme Elder advances to Heavenly Saint, just how strong will he become?"
"Alas, the Supreme Elder shouldn't have returned! Flee, flee as far as possible! Lie low and advance to Heavenly Saint before returning to avenge us!"
"Supreme Elder, run! We only hope that once you become a Heavenly Saint, you can rebuild the Hundred Flowers Sect so our lineage does not perish..."
A glimmer of hope rose within the survivors of the Hundred Flowers Sect.
It was hope for the continuation of their lineage.
As for surviving this ordeal?
That was utterly impossible.
Having witnessed the battle with their own eyes, they understood clearly that even though Lu Changsheng had blocked one strike, that was all he could do.
Bloodfire Ancestor had suffered virtually no pressure. If he could unleash one strike, he could unleash a second, a third, a fourth...
How many strikes could Lu Changsheng withstand?
After just one strike, Lu Changsheng had already exerted every ounce of his power.
The gulf between an Earth Saint and a Heavenly Saint was simply too vast—a boundless chasm.
Even Lu Changsheng could not bridge it entirely.
Bloodfire Ancestor's murderous intent grew firmer.
Lu Changsheng finally snuffed out the blood-colored flames upon his body.
However, his heart weighed heavily.
A Heavenly Saint truly was a mighty figure.
Their power was genuinely formidable.
At present, he was indeed no match for a Heavenly Saint.
Even so, Lu Changsheng had a faint premonition.
If he underwent Dao transformation a few more times, even if he still could not defeat Bloodfire Ancestor, he would not be reduced to such a wretched state.
Furthermore, after several more transformations, it would be immensely difficult for Bloodfire Ancestor to kill him.
Yet that was a matter for the future.
Faced with the current crisis, Lu Changsheng could not leave even if he wanted to.
Bloodfire Ancestor had locked onto him completely and would never allow him to walk away.
"Enough, Bloodfire Ancestor!"
Just then, an indifferent voice rang out.
Immediately after, a figure manifested in the void.
"Hmm?"
"Ancestor Chen? You would block me for Lu Changsheng's sake?"
Bloodfire Ancestor narrowed his eyes, glaring intently at the newcomer.
Ancestor Chen!
A Heavenly Saint mighty figure!
Lu Changsheng also seemed somewhat surprised.
Truth be told, he had no deep friendship with Ancestor Chen.
Not only was there no friendship, but there had even been minor friction.
Ancestor Chen had been the first Heavenly Saint mighty figure to act against him back then.
Only later did Ancestor Chen acquire two spirit treasures from Lu Changsheng through transactions.
Through those dealings, they had become acquainted.
Yet they were merely casual acquaintances.
Lu Changsheng had never counted on Ancestor Chen stepping forward to intercept Bloodfire Ancestor on his behalf.
Yet here Ancestor Chen was.
In truth, Ancestor Chen had been observing this battle all along.
Lu Changsheng had returned after less than a year at the Earth Saint Dao Field.
That in itself was strange.
In just one year, Ancestor Chen had presumed Lu Changsheng had not even participated in a Battle of Dao Transformation, which had left him somewhat disappointed.
He had thought he misjudged the young man.
However, when Lu Changsheng clashed with Bloodfire Ancestor and blocked an all-out strike with his Phenomenal Image of Heaven and Earth, Ancestor Chen realized that Lu Changsheng had almost certainly fought in the Battles of Dao Transformation at the Earth Saint Dao Field.
In fact, he had likely transformed his dao more than once.
Otherwise, how could his strength have grown so fast?
Seeing this, Ancestor Chen decisively stepped in.
He did not want to see Lu Changsheng's current body destroyed by Bloodfire Ancestor.
Of course, it was also because Bloodfire Ancestor could not truly kill Lu Changsheng.
At most, it would only delay Lu Changsheng's breakthrough to Heavenly Saint.
Since Lu Changsheng could not be killed, now was the prime opportunity to earn his favor.
By helping Lu Changsheng now, Ancestor Chen might receive help in return once Lu Changsheng advanced to Heavenly Saint in the future.
As for the risk of offending Bloodfire Ancestor?
Ancestor Chen did not particularly care.
He was no ordinary Heavenly Saint.
One look at the three martial daos within him made it clear.
Ancestor Chen was far stronger than Bloodfire Ancestor.
In Ancestor Chen's heart, he held Lu Changsheng in very high esteem.
He even felt that Lu Changsheng's ascension to Heavenly Saint was practically set in stone.
And he certainly would not be an ordinary Heavenly Saint.
He had the potential to surpass the Heavenly Saint realm!
It would be foolish not to offer such a favor.
Of course, the premise was that Lu Changsheng would not die.
With Lu Changsheng's cloning methods, Ancestor Chen could not conceive of any Heavenly Saint capable of truly killing him.
In that sense, Lu Changsheng was actually quite "safe."
"Bloodfire Ancestor, know when to stop."
"As a dignified Heavenly Saint mighty figure, aren't you afraid of humiliating yourself by acting against a junior?"
Ancestor Chen said coldly.
"Humiliating myself?"
"Ancestor Chen, is this your first day knowing me? When have I ever cared about saving face?"
"One word, Ancestor Chen: are you going to stop me or not?"
Bloodfire Ancestor glared fiercely at Ancestor Chen.
"And what if I do?"
Ancestor Chen stood with his hands behind his back, showing not a shred of fear toward Bloodfire Ancestor.
"Heh, Old Ghost Chen, you're not the type to act without profit. This Lu Changsheng is a genius, so you want to do him a favor?"
"But have you considered that by doing him a favor, you offend me?"
"Lu Changsheng might become a Heavenly Saint in the future, but I am a Heavenly Saint right now."
"I cannot kill you, but do you think I cannot deal with your Chen clan?"
"Old Ghost Chen, today I will execute Lu Changsheng. If you dare stand in my way, it will be a fight to the death, and I will slaughter every last member of your Chen clan!"
Bloodfire Ancestor's voice was resolute and drenched in murderous intent.
He was not joking.
If he said it, he would certainly do it.
He could not deal with Ancestor Chen, but he could annihilate everyone else in the Chen clan.
Ancestor Chen's face darkened.
"Old Bastard Bloodfire, you are welcome to try."
Ancestor Chen was enraged as well.
For so many years, even among fellow Heavenly Saints, no one had dared threaten him like this.
For a moment, the two Heavenly Saint mighty figures confronted each other in the void.
A terrifying pressure permeated the air, extending all the way into Saint Star City.
Countless cultivators below the Heavenly Saint realm felt as though the heavens were collapsing.
The horrific murderous intent silenced everyone, freezing them in fear.
Just as both sides were on the verge of clashing,
*Hum!*
A flash of golden light suddenly materialized.
The void was bathed in golden radiance.
A towering phantom spanned across the sky, its gaze resting upon Ancestor Chen and Bloodfire Ancestor.
"In the vicinity of Saint Star City, Heavenly Saints are forbidden from engaging in battle."
"Should the two of you strike, this seat shall suppress you both!"
The voice resonated grandly through the void.
Beholding this phantom and hearing that voice, the expressions of Ancestor Chen and Bloodfire Ancestor changed drastically.
"We obey the City Lord's decree!"
The two Heavenly Saint mighty figures actually bowed with deep respect toward the phantom.
Only then did the golden phantom fade away.
The sky seemed to regain its former tranquility.
Some well-informed individuals had already recognized the identity of the golden phantom.
"It was the projection of the Saint Star City Lord!"
"So the City Lord intervened! Two Heavenly Saint mighty figures confronting each other near Saint Star City would indeed disturb the City Lord."
"Though the Saint Star City Lord is also a Heavenly Saint, he is apparently among the absolute pinnacle, capable of suppressing or even slaying Heavenly Saint mighty figures!"
"Indeed. In the past, the City Lord personally executed a Heavenly Saint mighty figure who violated the rules of Saint Star City, shaking the entire Saint Domain!"
"With the City Lord stepping in, those two Heavenly Saint mighty figures probably won't fight."
"What a close call. If Heavenly Saints waged war, the fallout would be catastrophic. Merely grazing the edges would mean instant death..."
Many onlookers were left with lingering dread.
If Heavenly Saint mighty figures went to war, the destructive force would be staggering.
Even standing far away, they could easily be swept up and perish in vain.
Now that the City Lord had intervened, the two Heavenly Saints naturally dared not disobey, and battle was averted.
Bloodfire Ancestor cast a deep look at Ancestor Chen before turning his gaze onto Lu Changsheng, speaking coldly, "Consider yourself lucky, brat, that you even disturbed the City Lord."
"Ancestor Chen, I'll let it slide this time."
"If there is a next time, this seat will show no mercy!"
Bloodfire Ancestor stood alone and acted without restraint. Even if his strength was not considered exceptionally high among Heavenly Saints, he did not fear Ancestor Chen.
Having delivered his threat, Bloodfire Ancestor departed directly.
Lu Changsheng firmly engraved Ancestor Chen's assistance in mind. One day, he would surely kill Bloodfire Ancestor!
"Thank you for your assistance, Ancestor Chen. Otherwise, Bloodfire Ancestor would certainly not have let the matter drop today!"
Lu Changsheng bowed to Ancestor Chen to express his gratitude.
He knew very well.
Had it not been for Ancestor Chen today, Bloodfire Ancestor would have definitely destroyed this clone of his.
Bloodfire Ancestor acted with utter impunity.
Lu Changsheng had truly been in grave danger this time.
Ancestor Chen said in a deep voice, "Lu Changsheng, why didn't you stay in the Earth Saint Dao Field?"
Lu Changsheng explained, "I have already fought two Battles of Dao Transformation in the Earth Saint Dao Field, and the martial dao fragments on me have been depleted. If I want to continue the battles, I need to obtain more martial dao fragments."
"Everyone in the Earth Saint Dao Field is short on fragments, so trading there is impossible. That is why I planned to return and sell some spirit treasures to acquire martial dao fragments before continuing my Battles of Dao Transformation."
Lu Changsheng did not hide this from Ancestor Chen.
He could not conceal the fact that he possessed spirit treasures from him anyway.
Ancestor Chen pondered for a moment and said, "You saw what happened today—Bloodfire Ancestor has his eyes on you."
"Bloodfire Ancestor acts without restraint; aside from the City Lord, he respects no one's face."
"Bound by the City Lord's decree today, he naturally won't make a move on you now, but the next time might be a different story."
"I suggest you return to the Earth Saint Dao Field immediately. There, even Heavenly Saints dare not act, and you will be completely safe."
"As for acquiring martial dao fragments, trade directly with the Secret World Tower. The Secret World Tower possesses immense wealth. No matter how many spirit treasures you have, they can absorb them all, and their prices are relatively fair."
Lu Changsheng considered it; that truly seemed to be the only option.
Trading with the Secret World Tower would certainly yield less than an auction.
Under the current circumstances, however, it was the only viable path.
"Thank you, Ancestor Chen."
"Some members of the Hundred Flowers Sect still remain. I ask that you look after them."
With a sweep of his awareness, Lu Changsheng discovered that fewer than a hundred people remained of the Hundred Flowers Sect.
The casualties were devastating.
If he left without Ancestor Chen looking after them, Bloodfire Ancestor would surely vent his fury on the Hundred Flowers Sect.
"The people of the Hundred Flowers Sect may temporarily reside with the Chen clan."
Ancestor Chen nodded in agreement.
Since he had already stepped forward on Lu Changsheng's behalf, doing a little more did not bother him.
"Thank you, Ancestor Chen!"
Lu Changsheng then turned to Zhang Ling and instructed, "Sect Master, this calamity was actually brought about by me. You and the remaining people of the Hundred Flowers Sect should temporarily stay with the Chen clan. It won't be long before I return."
"When I come back, Bloodfire Ancestor will be the first one I slay!"
A ferocious gleam filled Lu Changsheng's eyes.
He was consumed with killing intent toward Bloodfire Ancestor.
Once he advanced to Heavenly Saint, Bloodfire Ancestor would surely die by his hand!
"Elder Lu, as long as you live, hope remains for the Hundred Flowers Sect!"
Zhang Ling also complied with Lu Changsheng's arrangements.
"I leave them in your care, Ancestor Chen."
With that, Lu Changsheng turned directly and flew toward the Secret World Tower.
Chapter 297