Clearing the Ninth Floor of the Tower of Heaven, the Immortal Martial World Shakes! The Martial Ancestor Arrives, a Heaven-Defying Opportunity!

Lu Changsheng did not know that the Tower of Heaven had severed its connection to the Tower-Viewing Pavilion. Now, no one could see what was happening to Lu Changsheng inside the tower. Yet whether anyone watched or not, Lu Changsheng did not care in the slightest. Having come this far, he certainly could not give up halfway. *Whoosh.* Lu Changsheng materialized on the ninth floor of the Tower of Heaven. Compared to the eight floors before it, the ninth floor was indeed different. The moment Lu Changsheng set foot within, he felt a weightless sensation seize his body. Moreover, his surroundings were pitch-black. Or rather, not entirely pitch-black. Broad expanses of radiant light stretched across the void. Within that light, swirling clouds and mist drifted indistinctly. It seemed boundless and profound, as though each cloud held an entire world within. "This place is..." Lu Changsheng's eyes went wide. This was not a starry sky. Nor was it a night sky. As for where it truly was, Lu Changsheng had no idea. *Swish.* In an instant, a pair of dazzling gleams pierced straight through the void. Lu Changsheng saw it. What a staggering sight it was! A single head loomed as vast as a city, as colossal as a mountain peak. No—several times larger still. Wisps of divine light flickered within those gigantic eyes, exerting immense pressure on Lu Changsheng. Immediately after, the head moved. Behind it followed a peerlessly immense body. A dragon! Lu Changsheng instantly guessed that this must be the ninth floor's tower spirit, a creature of the Boundary Sea—the "old dragon" the Kui Cow had spoken of. "At last, someone has reached the ninth floor." "This ninth floor mimics the space of the Boundary Sea." "Therefore, you may consider yourself present within the Boundary Sea." "However, you are a life-form born within a world. Generally speaking, those below the level of a Martial Dao Sovereign find it difficult to survive in the Boundary Sea. Only creatures born within the Boundary Sea remain entirely unaffected." It was the dragon speaking. "May I ask your esteemed identity?" Lu Changsheng inquired. "I am the ninth-floor tower spirit, of the Turbid Dragon clan of the Boundary Sea—Shang!" The old dragon's tone was calm, yet its voice rolled like rumbling thunder, echoing throughout the void of the ninth floor. "The Turbid Dragon clan?" "Is that a species unique to the Boundary Sea?" Lu Changsheng had never heard of any Turbid Dragons. In truth, dragons also existed in the Immortal Martial World. For example, flood dragons. Yet flood dragons were not actually powerful. At the very least, the flood dragons of the Immortal Martial World were hardly worth mentioning. Far from rivaling a Heavenly Saint, they could not even compare to a Martial Saint. At most, they were merely at the Divine Ability realm. Yet the Turbid Dragon before him was entirely different. This "Shang" claimed to belong to the Turbid Dragon clan. In theory, so long as it was a tower spirit of the Tower of Heaven, it was bound to be at the Heavenly Saint level. However, the terrifying aura radiating from Shang's body, combined with its role guarding the ninth floor of the Tower of Heaven, suggested its strength was far beyond what an ordinary Heavenly Saint could measure. Lu Changsheng distinctly sensed an overwhelming aura of danger from the Turbid Dragon before him. That sensation of danger was unmistakable. It even sparked an urge within him to temporarily retreat from its edge. In the past, Lu Changsheng had only felt this way when confronting opponents he had no hope of defeating. "Senior Turbid Dragon, must I defeat you to clear the ninth floor of the Tower of Heaven?" Lu Changsheng asked. "Indeed. The master of the Tower of Heaven, your human Martial Ancestor, assigned me the task of guarding the ninth floor." "Defeat me, and you will receive the tremendous opportunity left behind by the Martial Ancestor!" "On the eighth floor, that old cow showed you mercy, but I will not." "If your strength amounts only to what you displayed on the eighth floor, then I am afraid you will not clear the ninth floor." The Turbid Dragon, Shang, spoke slowly, word by word. This came as a great surprise to Lu Changsheng. He had not expected the Turbid Dragon to know everything that had occurred on the eighth floor in such intimate detail. It even knew the Kui Cow had gone easy on him. Naturally, the Turbid Dragon also understood that the Kui Cow simply had not wished to risk its life. It could not truly be considered breaking the rules. One could only say that within the boundaries of the rules, the Kui Cow had indeed held back. "Is that so?" "I must test myself against the Turbid Dragon clan of the Boundary Sea." "Having reached the ninth floor, I have no more misgivings and can fight with everything I have." "If this strike cannot defeat Senior, I shall take my leave of the Tower of Heaven." Lu Changsheng's words took the Turbid Dragon, Shang, slightly aback. Yet it seemed to understand as well. This time, Lu Changsheng would likely stake his very life on the line. "Very well. Let me see what methods you have left." "By the way, you had best give your all. Unleash every technique at your disposal; you will only have this single chance!" The Turbid Dragon, Shang, was in no rush. Given its strength, it hardly took any Heavenly Saint seriously. "As you wish!" Lu Changsheng wore a grave expression. He knew that Shang before him was virtually the strongest opponent at the Heavenly Saint level he had ever encountered. He dared not show the slightest negligence. *Hum.* The next instant, Lu Changsheng unleashed his Dao body. At the same time, his flesh enveloped the Dao body, merging seamlessly with it. The Dao body expanded once more into the Phenomenal Image of Heaven and Earth! Yet that was not the end. The Phenomenal Image of Heaven and Earth alone would never suffice to defeat Shang. Lu Changsheng's ultimate trump card remained Dao shattering! Yes, Dao shattering! On the eighth floor, Lu Changsheng had merely shattered one percent of each of his martial daos to force back the Kui Cow. Although there was suspicion that the Kui Cow had held back, within the rules, Lu Changsheng had indeed forced it back, which counted as victory. Now, Lu Changsheng knew full well that shattering merely one percent would never be enough against Shang. Therefore, Lu Changsheng made a decisive choice. He would shatter one-tenth of his Dao! With ten thousand martial daos, shattering one-tenth was equivalent to completely shattering a thousand daos! It was equivalent to a Master of a Thousand Daos detonating their entire martial dao, shattering every last trace of it. How terrifying would that might be? Shattering one percent caused almost no lasting impact on Lu Changsheng. He could recover in short order. Yet shattering one-tenth might require several months or even several years to fully heal. Thus, this was a life-risking measure. Unless driven to the absolute brink, Lu Changsheng would never shatter one-tenth. However, having reached the ninth floor of the Tower of Heaven, he would not have to fight his way any higher. This was his final gambit. Naturally, the most crucial reason was that his life was not in danger. Even if he were left entirely paralyzed right now, there would be no threat to his life. Under the protection of the Tower of Heaven, not a single Heavenly Saint had died in all these years. Inside the tower, it was difficult for a Heavenly Saint to die even if they wished to. Because of this, Lu Changsheng resolved to stake it all on one roll of the dice. Come what may, he had to take this chance! Naturally, shattering one-tenth was virtually Lu Changsheng's limit. He might have been able to shatter one-ninth, one-eighth, and so forth, but there was no need. Exceeding one-tenth would inflict severe damage upon his martial daos, causing harm that outweighed any gain. Lu Changsheng placed immense value on his foundation. *Rumble!* The power was equivalent to completely shattering a thousand martial daos. The energetic tempest unleashed in an instant was simply catastrophic. Moreover, all of that power was channeled directly into the Phenomenal Image of Heaven and Earth. "Heaven!" "Overturning!" "Seal!" Word by deliberate word, Lu Changsheng intoned the name. The Phenomenal Image of Heaven and Earth brought its palms together, then flipped them downward. That terrifying force surged like a boundless torrent, instantly engulfing the Turbid Dragon, Shang. It gave even Shang the sensation of heaven and earth turning upside down and the starry river tilting overhead. It was as though the world itself were descending to crush it. "Well done, Lu Changsheng! What a Heavenly Saint!" "The people of the Immortal Martial World can produce not only a Martial Ancestor, but a Heavenly Saint as formidable as you as well." "Turbid Dragon True Body!" Seeing Lu Changsheng's supreme technique, even Shang could not hold back a gasp of admiration. Yet without the slightest hesitation, it immediately manifested its Turbid Dragon True Body. This was Shang's strongest measure. It needed no flashy techniques. Its body was its ultimate weapon. Capable of crossing the Boundary Sea, the physical bodies of the Turbid Dragon clan were hardy to the extreme. As Shang's voice fell, its true body materialized. What kind of body was that? It was simply beyond compare. Blotting out the sky and covering the sun, it seemed to fill the entire void of the ninth floor. It was as if even the simulated Boundary Sea void of the ninth floor dimmed into insignificance beside it. This was the most formidable Heavenly Saint–level physical body Lu Changsheng had ever witnessed. Yes, it remained at the Heavenly Saint level. Yet at that level, such a terrifying body actually gave Lu Changsheng a faint sense of "perfection." Yes, perfection. A trace of an aura of perfection and consummate completeness emanated from Shang's body. Lu Changsheng's heart gave a violent tremor. A faint suspicion formed within his mind. *Could it be that the Martial Ancestor placed Shang on the ninth floor of the Tower of Heaven precisely because of this unique physical body?* *Shang's body is virtually the most perfect, consummate physical form at the Heavenly Saint level.* *If a Heavenly Saint martial artist could match Shang's physical body, achieving the realm of Martial Dao Sovereign would surely pose no obstacle whatsoever.* *In fact, once one attained the realm of Martial Dao Sovereign with a consummate physical body like that of the Turbid Dragon clan, they would likely become the strongest among all Martial Dao Sovereigns instantly!* *The Martial Ancestor's true intention was for Heavenly Saints to study Shang's physical body...* Lu Changsheng faintly discerned the Martial Ancestor's true purpose. To unravel the secrets of Shang's physical body! Naturally, that was immensely difficult. It was fraught with thousands of hardships—difficult as scaling the heavens. After all, among all the Heavenly Saints who had ever challenged the tower, Lu Changsheng was the only one to reach the ninth floor and lay eyes upon Shang. The Martial Ancestor had probably held little hope for this to happen. Yet who could have foreseen that Lu Changsheng would fight his way to the ninth floor and confront Shang directly? However, regardless of how consummate and perfect Shang's physical body was, at this moment, Lu Changsheng's all-out strike fueled by shattered Daos slammed squarely against Shang's frame. *Boom!* It was as though the heavens collapsed and the earth tore apart. Shang felt a seemingly irresistible force envelope its physical body. Its body was consummate and perfect, capable of traversing the Boundary Sea. Force at the Heavenly Saint level ought to have been entirely incapable of harming it. Yet the power Lu Changsheng unleashed right now seemed to have faintly breached a certain critical threshold. It no longer belonged to the Heavenly Saint level. "Shattering ten thousand martial daos." "Coupled with the strongest Heavenly Saint Dao body." "Mm, the only shortfall was the physical body, which is merely at the Earth Saint level, yet merged with the Dao body through a unique method." "Any deficiency or flaw in that physical body has now been compensated for by shattering ten thousand daos—equivalent to completely shattering a thousand martial daos. Such power is sufficient to offset the flaw of an Earth Saint physique." "Thus, invisibly, you have broken through the shackles of a Heavenly Saint; your strength has reached the level of an ordinary Martial Dao Sovereign..." Shang seemed to see through everything. *Squelch.* At last, Shang's physical body ruptured. Drops of golden blood welled forth. Every single drop contained terrifying energy. Shang had failed to withstand this strike. Yet that was all. The golden blood spilling from Shang flowed back into its body in an instant. Moreover, a haze of golden light suffused the air. Every wound on Shang's body healed completely in the blink of an eye. "What? It fully recovered?" Lu Changsheng's heart jolted. What Shang had said was entirely correct. Lu Changsheng had indeed broken through a certain shackle. In terms of raw power alone, he had stepped into the realm of a Martial Dao Sovereign. Even Lu Changsheng had not realized that, through this convergence of factors, he could unleash power reaching the level of a Martial Dao Sovereign. Power of that caliber was capable of wounding Shang. Yet that was the extent of it. He could merely injure Shang; completely slaying it would be far too difficult. Nearly impossible. For Shang to survive within the Boundary Sea, how monstrous must its vitality be? This applied not only to Shang, but to the Kui Cow as well. Even with his power erupting to the level of a Martial Dao Sovereign, it would still be impossible for Lu Changsheng to thoroughly kill the Kui Cow. However, clearing the ninth floor of the Tower of Heaven did not require slaying Shang. It required only defeating Shang! And that, Lu Changsheng had achieved. "Lu Changsheng, congratulations on clearing the ninth floor of the Tower of Heaven!" Shang spoke slowly. *Hum.* Within the ninth floor, an azure light manifested once more. The light rapidly coalesced into a familiar figure. It was none other than the Kui Cow! The Kui Cow chuckled and said, "Old dragon, well? Was I wrong? This kid is extraordinary; sure enough, you fell before him as well." Shang nodded and replied, "Indeed. Lu Changsheng's strength is formidable, truly out of the ordinary." "Lu Changsheng is our hope as well." "I hope you remember this day. At the very least, the Kui Cow and I offered you a bit of assistance." "If you should achieve the realm of Martial Ancestor in the days to come, free us as a simple gesture along your way." Just as expected, Shang and the Kui Cow had both essentially "helped" Lu Changsheng. After all, whether the Kui Cow or Shang, they had only been repelled head-on by Lu Changsheng. They had not even suffered serious injuries. If these two Boundary Sea beasts had truly resolved to hold their ground at the cost of their lives and refused to concede defeat, that too would have fallen within the rules of the Tower of Heaven. If it had come down to a bitter fight to the death, the one to lose would certainly have been Lu Changsheng. Therefore, Lu Changsheng understood in his heart that he owed a debt of gratitude to these two beasts. "I shall remember this day!" "If I attain the realm of Martial Ancestor in the future, I will certainly grant you both your freedom." Lu Changsheng gave his promise immediately. "Hahaha, good! That is the very phrase we were waiting for." "Old dragon, isn't it time to invite the Martial Ancestor?" the Kui Cow asked in a deep voice. "Indeed, it is time to invite the Martial Ancestor." "Lu Changsheng, seize this chance well. We will awaken the avatar the Martial Ancestor left within the Tower of Heaven." "As for how much of the opportunity bestowed by the Martial Ancestor you can grasp, that will depend entirely on your own fortune..." With that, the Turbid Dragon's massive frame shuddered violently. An invisible force vanished instantly into the depths of the Tower of Heaven. *Boom!* At once, the Tower of Heaven blazed with dazzling radiance and shook violently without pause. The violent tremors immediately seized everyone's attention. After all, Lu Changsheng was the sole person remaining inside the Tower of Heaven. Moreover, he was on the ninth floor—how could anyone look away? Everyone was waiting for a miracle. The ninth floor! Once the ninth floor was cleared, the entire Tower of Heaven would be conquered. This was a first since the tower's inception! It could well be considered a momentous event for the entire Immortal Martial World! *Rumble!* The Tower of Heaven continued its violent shuddering. "Look quickly! The Tower of Heaven is trembling, and so violently! What's happening?" "The tower blazed with light, and now it's shaking so fiercely. Could he have cleared it? Has that Heavenly Saint suspected to be the Master of Ten Thousand Daos, Lu Changsheng, cleared the ninth floor?" "It must be true... That's the ninth floor of the Tower of Heaven! Not to mention the ninth floor, no one has ever cleared the eighth floor before, yet now someone has conquered the whole thing..." "What a pity this Lu Changsheng does not belong to our Gufu Sacred Ground." "More than just not belonging to Gufu Sacred Ground—he only recently advanced to Heavenly Saint! As a Master of Ten Thousand Daos, he broke through floor after floor like splitting bamboo. With strength like this, he can surely be called the foremost Heavenly Saint, can't he?" "Unquestionably the foremost Heavenly Saint of all time!" "Now that the tower has been cleared, I wonder if the Martial Ancestor of Gufu Sacred Ground will appear? Or what kind of treasure will the Martial Ancestor leave for Lu Changsheng?" Many Heavenly Saints engaged in fervent discussion. Naturally, they were envious beyond measure. Among the crowd, Heavenly Saint Jialan and Heavenly Saint Mo Kong were present as well. Regrettably, ever since the view from the Tower-Viewing Pavilion had been severed, they had no way of knowing the specifics of Lu Changsheng's situation on the ninth floor. Judging by appearances now, it seemed to be good news. They, too, looked forward to what Lu Changsheng would reap. The moment Lu Changsheng cleared the ninth floor of the Tower of Heaven, far away in the boundless, vast Boundary Sea, a continent floated upon the waters. Upon this land stood cluster after cluster of magnificent, breathtaking palaces. Within one of the halls, three towering figures appeared to be in deep discussion. "Hm?" Suddenly, one of the figures snapped his head up. A trace of surprise showed in his eyes. "What is it, Martial Ancestor Gufu? Did something happen?" one of the other figures asked. Martial Ancestor Gufu smiled faintly. "Someone has cleared the ninth floor of the Tower of Heaven." Hearing Martial Ancestor Gufu's words, the other two figures froze slightly, clearly astonished. "Someone cleared the ninth floor of the Tower of Heaven? How is that possible?" "Indeed. Martial Ancestor Gufu, the ninth floor of your Tower of Heaven was graded entirely according to the standards of strength in the Boundary Sea. The ninth floor demands strength that counts as peak Heavenly Saint even within the Boundary Sea. How could someone clear it?" "Which sacred ground's Heavenly Saint is it?" In an instant, the two figures were intrigued. These three were none other than the Martial Ancestors of the three peak sacred grounds of the Immortal Martial World! They had long roamed the Boundary Sea, almost never returning to the Immortal Martial World unless a matter of supreme importance arose. After all, to the three Martial Ancestors, the Immortal Martial World was practically a shallow pond. How could it compare to the Boundary Sea? Remaining cooped up in a shallow pond for long would only feel stifling. "Speaking of which, this person is related to Brother Jidao. He is a true disciple of Jidao Sacred Ground," Martial Ancestor Gufu said placidly. "Oh? A true disciple of my Jidao Sacred Ground?" "Then I would truly like to go see for myself." "Just what sort of brilliant, peerless talent could clear the ninth floor of the Tower of Heaven?" "A pity our cultivation has reached a critical juncture and we cannot pull ourselves away," Martial Ancestor Jidao said, shaking his head. "No matter. I have an avatar stationed within the Tower of Heaven; I can have my avatar meet him when the time comes." "However, since this youth was able to pass the ninth floor while still at the Heavenly Saint level, could he perhaps make a trip to the Kunwu World?" Upon hearing this, Martial Ancestor Jidao and Martial Ancestor Wanfa both nodded. "Martial Ancestor Gufu, when you established the Tower of Heaven back then, your purpose was to screen for Heavenly Saints with astonishing combat power so they could take part in the struggle for the Kunwu World." "Previously, none of us harbored much hope. After all, our Immortal Martial World's foundation in the Boundary Sea is far too shallow. Although we have our Martial Ancestors and a few Mahayana Daoist friends, our base remains too frail. At the Heavenly Saint and Void Refining levels, we have virtually no one capable of competing against the myriad powerhouses of the Boundary Sea." "Now, one has finally been born. We can attempt to vie for the Kunwu World. After all, the Kunwu World is said to be a land of opportunity left behind in the lower realms by an almighty figure of the supreme immortal realm, accessible only to those at the Heavenly Saint level. The various treasures within are beyond count, and many of them would bring immense benefits to the entire Immortal Martial World, as well as to those at the Martial Ancestor and Mahayana levels." "Moreover, the Kunwu World seems to harbor the secrets of the upper realm, which leads countless races and life-forms to dispatch their finest powerhouses to contest it, while our Immortal Martial World could only watch helplessly from the sidelines." "Now we finally have a sliver of a chance. At the very least, we no longer need to wait in vain; we can participate." "I will entrust this matter to you, Martial Ancestor Gufu. However, since he is a true disciple of my Jidao Sacred Ground, you must not coerce him, nor can you be stingy. You must give him ample benefits." Martial Ancestor Gufu laughed. He, Martial Ancestor Jidao, and Martial Ancestor Wanfa had traversed the Boundary Sea together for ages; their bond ran exceedingly deep. After all, among the countless martial artists in the history of the Immortal Martial World, only the three of them had ever reached the realm of Martial Ancestor. While there were quite a few Mahayana experts, their paths differed in the end, and their ties were not nearly as close. "Very well, it shall be as my Daoist friend says." Martial Ancestor Gufu said no more. He then closed his eyes and began contacting his avatar in the Immortal Martial World. At that moment, on the ninth floor of the Tower of Heaven, Lu Changsheng waited quietly. An opportunity from a Martial Ancestor? Naturally, he was filled with anticipation! Yet what sort of opportunity would a Martial Ancestor leave behind? *Hum.* Just as Lu Changsheng was speculating, a figure slowly appeared within the ninth floor of the Tower of Heaven. Seeing this figure, the Kui Cow and the Turbid Dragon, Shang, bowed their heads and offered respectful salutations. "We pay our respects to Martial Ancestor Gufu!" Lu Changsheng's heart jolted. Clearly, the person before him was the Martial Ancestor of Gufu Sacred Ground! "Lu Changsheng, true disciple of Jidao Sacred Ground, greets Martial Ancestor Gufu!" Lu Changsheng bowed in greeting as well. Although the Immortal Martial World was divided into many martial factions, everyone universally recognized the three Martial Ancestors as the pinnacle of the Martial Dao. All martial artists held deep reverence toward a Martial Ancestor. "Lu Changsheng, this seat's true body remains within the Boundary Sea and cannot easily return, so I have dispatched an avatar here." "The Martial Ancestor of your Jidao Sacred Ground made it clear to me that I must not slight you." Hearing Martial Ancestor Gufu mention the Martial Ancestor of Jidao Sacred Ground, Lu Changsheng felt a slight sense of relief. Indeed, he had backing of his own. Behind him stood Martial Ancestor Jidao. It was said that among the three great Martial Ancestors of the Immortal Martial World, Martial Ancestor Jidao was the strongest, hailed as the foremost figure of the Martial Dao! Therefore, standing before Martial Ancestor Gufu, the immense pressure weighing on Lu Changsheng's heart eased somewhat. "I thank Martial Ancestor Gufu. That this junior was able to clear the Tower of Heaven was purely a stroke of fortune," Lu Changsheng said slowly. "There was indeed a degree of fortune. Both the Kui Cow and Shang are optimistic about your chances of achieving the realm of Martial Ancestor and granting them freedom one day." "However, though the Kui Cow and Shang did not fight to the death, they truly exerted all their strength to block you, yet failed to stop your advance. You have undeniably cleared the ninth floor of the Tower of Heaven." "Do you know why this seat established the Tower of Heaven?" Lu Changsheng shook his head slightly. Was it not to nurture the younger generation? Yet thinking carefully, nurturing the younger generation did not quite make sense. He had already founded Gufu Sacred Ground, allowing countless geniuses to cultivate within it. That alone served to nurture juniors; why take the superfluous step of establishing the Tower of Heaven? Moreover, it judged solely by "combat power." Even the foundation-damaging Dao-Shattering Method had originated from the Tower of Heaven. Everything was geared toward elevating combat power, even at any cost. This Tower of Heaven likely held another, deeper purpose. Yet since this involved a Martial Ancestor, Lu Changsheng could not guess wildly, and simply shook his head. Martial Ancestor Gufu continued, "Perhaps you can deduce a thing or two." "The Tower of Heaven demands only combat power, even permitting Dao shattering and elevating combat prowess at all costs, honoring combat power above all else. This was never about nurturing the younger generation." "This is because this seat used the Tower of Heaven to screen for Heavenly Saints with astonishing combat power. In fact, the Tower of Heaven was not the work of this seat alone; Martial Ancestor Jidao and Martial Ancestor Wanfa both agreed to its establishment." "Within the Boundary Sea lies a land of opportunity known as the Kunwu World. This Kunwu World was left behind by a supreme mighty figure, accessible only to life-forms at or below the Heavenly Saint level, and treasures visibly exceeding that realm cannot even be brought inside." "The Kunwu World contains numerous treasures and countless opportunities. Once an opportunity is seized, it is not impossible to ascend to the heavens in a single bound, advancing from Heavenly Saint straight to Martial Ancestor. Furthermore, many of the treasures within are of tremendous utility even to Martial Ancestors." "Consequently, countless factions across the Boundary Sea send their apex Heavenly Saint–level life-forms to the Kunwu World to contest these opportunities. Yet our Immortal Martial World has never even had the qualifications to enter." "After all, the myriad races possess countless supreme entities. The so-called Heavenly Saints or Void Refining experts of our Immortal Martial World lag far behind the powerhouses of the myriad races in the Boundary Sea." "Only with combat power capable of clearing the ninth floor of the Tower of Heaven does one possess the qualifications to vie for opportunities in the Kunwu World." "If you are willing to venture to the Kunwu World, the three sacred grounds will spare no effort to nurture you, providing any resources necessary to help your physical body and strength take another step forward! We will allow you to reach the true pinnacle of the Heavenly Saint realm, even the realm of consummate perfection." "However, before going to the Kunwu World, you cannot break through to become a Martial Dao Sovereign. You may only break through to Martial Dao Sovereign after returning from the Kunwu World." As Martial Ancestor Gufu finished speaking, Lu Changsheng grasped his meaning. The opportunity was the Kunwu World. However, traveling to the Kunwu World would certainly not be easy. In fact, it would likely be fraught with danger! Immense danger! After all, among the myriad races of the Boundary Sea, there were plenty of terrifying powerhouses on par with the Kui Cow and Shang. Both the Kui Cow and Shang were at the Heavenly Saint level. If they had truly fought to the death, the one to perish in the end would likely have been Lu Changsheng. Lu Changsheng was acutely aware of this. He relied on Dao shattering. Yet could he shatter his Dao again and again? Even after shattering his Dao, he had failed to kill Shang or the Kui Cow. And inside the Kunwu World, there would surely be many who rivaled the Kui Cow and Shang. There might even be many far stronger than them. Yet if he went to the Kunwu World, that opportunity offered the chance to attain the realm of Martial Ancestor! Of that, there was no doubt. Even if Lu Changsheng had confidence in himself and could rely on his extraordinary comprehension to cultivate into a Martial Dao Sovereign, what about a Martial Ancestor? Across the ages, among so many people, only three Martial Ancestors had ever emerged. Was it certain that he would become a Martial Ancestor? Not necessarily! Yet if he went to the Kunwu World, there would be hope. As for the danger, Lu Changsheng possessed flesh avatars. Even if he died in the Kunwu World, he had the chance to start over. Moreover, backed by three Martial Ancestors, even if he fell, starting over with his avatar would not be too difficult. "Must I set out for the Kunwu World immediately?" Lu Changsheng asked. "No need. You may go once you cultivate to consummate Heavenly Saint perfection, when there is nowhere further to advance." "Besides, we have waited all these years; waiting another thousand years or several centuries is of no consequence," Martial Ancestor Gufu said with a smile. "Then it would be disrespectful to decline!" "This junior is willing to make a trip to the Kunwu World." Lu Changsheng agreed. He could not possibly let an opportunity like this slip by. After all, across the vast Immortal Martial World and its countless Heavenly Saints, who else possessed such an opportunity? Countless Heavenly Saints lacked the qualifications even if they wished to go. What was more, that was the Kunwu World of the Boundary Sea. The myriad races descending together to contest fortune and destiny— what a magnificent spectacle would that be? Deep down, Lu Changsheng harbored immense pride. He could extinguish Heavenly Saint–level powerhouses of the Immortal Martial World with a wave of his hand; he no longer felt the slightest pressure from them. Only by traveling to the Kunwu World and meeting the powerhouses of the myriad races could he perhaps advance another step!