Riding a Hundred-Zhang Ancient Turtle, Stepping Through the Void into Wendu: Lu Changsheng Finally Appears!

"Hm?" "You know where an immortal spirit divine item can be found?" Lu Changsheng looked at the ancient turtle with curiosity. "I do, "Back when I traveled the Boundary Sea with my old master, we encountered a peculiar race known as the Thunder Spirit clan. "This Thunder Spirit clan was extraordinary. According to Master, they were a blessed race favored by heaven and earth. "Master wanted to test something, so he bestowed a thunder-attribute immortal spirit divine item upon them to see if a prodigy among them could refine it and embark upon the path of a Heaven Realm Upper Immortal. "Unfortunately, the Thunder Spirit clan disappointed him. Across their entire clan, not a single individual managed to refine the item. "Master subsequently departed. But when he left, whether he had simply forgotten or had other reasons, he never took back the thunder-attribute immortal spirit divine item. "If you can locate the Thunder Spirit clan, Master, you should be able to learn its whereabouts." Hearing the ancient turtle's words, Lu Changsheng's eyes lit up. If that was truly the case, it was indeed a solid lead. Immortal spirit divine items could not be refined casually by just anyone. Otherwise, individuals who forged an immortal body foundation would not be so exceedingly rare. Just like the Thunder Spirit clan—even with the immortal spirit divine item in hand, they could not forge the foundation of an immortal body. "The Thunder Spirit clan..." Lu Changsheng firmly committed the name to memory. "One last question. "Old turtle, do you know what kind of place the Kunwu World actually is? "Why is it completely different from all the other worlds in the Boundary Sea?" This was Lu Changsheng's final question. It was also his greatest puzzle. The ancient turtle paused briefly, then shook its head. "Regarding the Kunwu World, I am actually not very clear on it either. In fact, not even my old master knew much. "The history of the Kunwu World stretches back for an extraordinarily long time. It is said to have existed since the Primordial Era. "One legend claims that during the Primordial Era, immortals from the Heaven Realm used a unique method to descend into the Boundary Sea and created this special world. "To avoid being disturbed, the immortals set down rules forbidding any being above the Limit Realm from entering the Kunwu World. "Afterward, the immortals brought down many treasures from the Heaven Realm, allowing the Kunwu World to gradually flourish. "Of course, this is merely legend. Nobody knows the truth of what really happened." Lu Changsheng nodded. Such rumors were likely nothing more than conjecture. The Primordial Era of the Boundary Sea was simply too ancient—so ancient that no records survived from it. "If only beings beneath the Limit Realm can enter the Kunwu World, what about Mortal Immortal Liu Yun?" Lu Changsheng asked. Mortal Immortal Liu Yun had unquestionably walked within the Kunwu World. There was no doubt about that. Why had he not been rejected by the Kunwu World? Lu Changsheng now roughly understood why the Giant Spirit Ancestor had sent a divine palm down from the heavens back then to annihilate the Ou clan, and why the Giant Spirit Ancestor had reached a hand directly out from the Boundary Sea to shatter the underwater manor. The reason was simple: the Giant Spirit Ancestor could not enter the Kunwu World either. Manifesting merely a single hand was entirely feasible given the Giant Spirit Ancestor's overwhelming might. Moreover, it had only stayed for a brief moment. However, if the Giant Spirit Ancestor were to descend into the Kunwu World in his true body, it would be another matter entirely. The Kunwu World possessed far more than just repulsive force. For the Kunwu World to stand tall from the Primordial Era to this day, its underlying nature was profoundly terrifying—terrifying enough that even mighty figures of the Immortal Realm dared not barge into it by force. The Giant Spirit Ancestor clearly feared the Kunwu World and dared not enter with his true body. Yet Mortal Immortal Liu Yun had truly entered the Kunwu World in his true form. He had even lived within the Kunwu World for a long time, right up until his death, after which he was buried within this underwater manor. "My old master was a Mortal Immortal. He analyzed the rules of the Kunwu World, so he was naturally able to come and go freely. "All things in heaven and earth were objects of analysis for a Mortal Immortal. The rules within the Kunwu World were said to have granted Master significant advancement..." the ancient turtle said. A sharp light flashed through Lu Changsheng's eyes. As expected! He had already harbored such a suspicion, though he had not been able to confirm it. The method of "analysis" was the core of a Mortal Immortal. The more Lu Changsheng experienced this analysis, the more terrifying he found it. Analyzing all things. Analyzing worlds. Analyzing power. There was no limit to analysis. The only limit lay with the person performing the analysis—or rather, the immortal! Once one analyzed the rules of the Kunwu World, one would no longer be bound by them and could enter and exit at will. Even as a Mortal Immortal, a bona fide mighty figure of the Immortal Realm, he had lived freely within the Kunwu World. *If I can analyze the Kunwu World, wouldn't I also be able to come and go freely without being constrained by my cultivation level?* Lu Changsheng considered the possibility. It was worth a try. After all, the more complex the rule and the more powerful the force, the more one's cultivation would increase once the analysis succeeded. Lu Changsheng brought up his attribute panel to examine his current status. Host: Lu Changsheng Comprehension: 62,680,000 (Peerless Through the Ages) Mortal Immortal Dao: 2% (Enter the Dao) Flesh Martial Dao: Octonary Growth Comprehension Deduction: Can consume a large amount of comprehension to perform deductions Seeing the progress of his Mortal Immortal Dao, Lu Changsheng felt a slight jolt. He remembered clearly that when he had just succeeded in entering the Dao, the Mortal Immortal Dao progress was merely at 1%. Now it had become 2%, indicating an increase of 1%. Where had this 1% come from? During this period, Lu Changsheng had analyzed nothing other than the rules of the underwater manor. In other words, analyzing the rules of the underwater manor had yielded a 1% increase in his Mortal Immortal Dao progress. This pace of advancement caused Lu Changsheng to fall silent. It was not too fast—it was far too slow! The underwater manor was no ordinary treasure. It was the personal treasure of Mortal Immortal Liu Yun. Even mighty figures of the Immortal Realm had been unable to completely destroy it. Treasures of this caliber were likely few and far between in the entire Boundary Sea. Yet fully analyzing such a formidable treasure had only raised his Mortal Immortal Dao progress by a meager 1%. How difficult would it be to reach 100%, bring the Mortal Immortal Dao to complete perfection, and achieve immortality in the mortal dust to step into the Immortal Realm? Lu Changsheng finally understood why Liu Yun had roamed the Boundary Sea back then. Without traveling far and wide, where else could one analyze so many rules to advance the Mortal Immortal Dao? It seemed that Lu Changsheng would inevitably have to journey extensively in the future. "By the way, how did Liu Yun... die?" Lu Changsheng asked again. Mortal Immortal Liu Yun had reached the Immortal Realm. Theoretically, immortals possessed no limit to their lifespan. Having stepped beyond the three realms and out of the five elements, they were untroubled by the constraints of longevity. The ancient turtle sighed heavily. "I am not entirely clear on this either. I only heard Master mention once that immortals merely have boundless lifespans, not true immortality. Immortals, too, face the Five Declines. When the Five Declines arrive, failing to overcome them means death and the fading of one's Dao. "My old master perished under the Five Declines of the Immortal, and could only sit in meditation and pass away within the underwater manor..." Lu Changsheng understood. The Five Declines of the Immortal were akin to tribulation for immortals. Even someone as formidable as a Mortal Immortal had to perish when facing the Five Declines. Of course, there were certainly ways to resolve it. It was just that Lu Changsheng was currently too far from the Immortal Realm to know how. "Let us head outside first." With a thought, Lu Changsheng prepared to leave the underwater manor. "Master, could you take Little Turtle with you? I want to go out and see the world too..." The ancient turtle had teary eyes, putting on a pleading expression. Its attitude was remarkably proper now; it was fully acting as Lu Changsheng's "spiritual pet." "You clever old turtle..." Lu Changsheng chuckled. Nevertheless, he reached out, grabbed the ancient turtle, and with a flash of his silhouette, departed from the underwater manor. *Buzz.* At the bottom of the great river, the figures of Lu Changsheng and the ancient turtle appeared. Lu Changsheng glanced at the whirlpool. The whirlpool was still there. In truth, the whirlpool was the underwater manor itself—a form of "camouflage." Stepping into the whirlpool meant entering the underwater manor. "Retract." Lu Changsheng willed it. The whirlpool vanished instantly, replaced by a massive, magnificent mansion. It was exquisite and breathtaking, even when resting at the bottom of the river. Lu Changsheng suddenly understood why the underwater manor had disguised itself as a whirlpool. With an appearance like that, no matter how much it tried to look ordinary, how ordinary could it possibly be? It would undoubtedly be discovered by others, bringing endless trouble. The former master of the underwater manor, Mortal Immortal Liu Yun, had surely wanted to avoid trouble. Disguising the manor as a whirlpool eliminated most disruptions. Following Lu Changsheng's soft command, the underwater manor rapidly shrank, eventually settling into his palm. The manor had not recognized him as its master—at least not in the traditional sense of bonding and refining. Lu Changsheng had not refined it either. Yet his command over the underwater manor was far more effortless and precise than traditional refining and bonding, because he had thoroughly analyzed it. In Lu Changsheng's eyes, the manor held no secrets whatsoever. Lu Changsheng tested it. The underwater manor could expand and shrink at will. It could trap people, and it could conceal itself. It was truly an indispensable essential for cultivation. With it, he had nothing to fear wherever he went. If he arrived in an unfamiliar place, he could simply dive into the underwater manor and enter seclusion for a hundred or even a thousand years without issue. "Finally out! The water outside really does taste better..." Beside him, the ancient turtle let out an emotional sigh. How long had it been inside the underwater manor? At least ten thousand years, confined the entire time to the pool within the manor. Although the pool was reasonably large, how could it compare to an authentic, vast river? As such, the ancient turtle was thoroughly satisfied. "Let's go." Lu Changsheng soared straight upward. Before long, he broke through the surface of the water with a splash, rising into the void. This was still the confluence of the three rivers. Yet when Lu Changsheng glanced around, there was no one in sight. Neither those pursuing Ou Fuchun nor Ou Fuchun himself remained. "After all, more than two years have passed..." Lu Changsheng's brow knitted slightly. He knew he had stayed inside the underwater manor for over two years. Over a year to enter the Dao, and another year to analyze the manor—combined, was that not more than two years? He had left Ou Fuchun here more than two years ago. Ou Fuchun could not possibly have waited at this spot for two full years; he was most likely in Tianshui City. Thus, Lu Changsheng had the ancient turtle shrink its body into a tiny turtle, which then crept into his sleeve. Afterward, Lu Changsheng flew directly toward Tianshui City. "Tianshui City!" Lu Changsheng finally laid eyes upon the city. Last time, he and Ou Fuchun had arrived outside Tianshui City only to be obstructed by certain individuals, preventing him from entering. Now, of course, no one stood in his way. Thus, Lu Changsheng walked smoothly into Tianshui City. The city was bustling. As a crucial commercial hub and transportation center, Tianshui City saw an immense volume of traveling merchants. The ancient turtle had already crawled out from Lu Changsheng's sleeve. Lu Changsheng placed it on his shoulder. The turtle's eyes brimmed with curiosity, as though everything in Tianshui City was utterly novel. However, Lu Changsheng paid no heed to the prosperous commerce of Tianshui City. His consciousness was already searching for Ou Fuchun. Yet after sweeping his consciousness across the entire city, he found no trace of Ou Fuchun. Could Ou Fuchun not be in Tianshui City, or had he been unable to wait two full years and departed early? Lu Changsheng felt that was unlikely. He still possessed Ou Fuchun's family heirloom treasure. How could Ou Fuchun abandon the Ou clan's inherited treasure and leave? Without that treasure, life held almost no meaning for Ou Fuchun. Far from waiting merely two years, Ou Fuchun would have waited twenty years if necessary. The only possibility was that Ou Fuchun had been forcibly taken away. Yet who could have taken him? Back then, far too many people and factions had coveted the inherited treasure on Ou Fuchun. Even with Lu Changsheng's deterrent presence, those factions might have remained wary for a few months or even a year. However, after two years without showing himself, some factions would inevitably grow restless, believing Lu Changsheng might never return, and naturally taking the opportunity to abduct Ou Fuchun. That was highly probable! Yet who would abduct Ou Fuchun? After all, what value did an Ou Fuchun without the inherited treasure possess? Lu Changsheng frowned. He had promised to protect Ou Fuchun. Moreover, his ability to locate the underwater manor and obtain the Mortal Immortal Dao heritage was intimately tied to Ou Fuchun. Now that Ou Fuchun had been abducted, Lu Changsheng naturally would not simply let the matter drop. Of course, there was another crucial reason: with the underwater manor in his possession, Lu Changsheng virtually had nothing left to fear in the Kunwu World. "If I could analyze the Kunwu World..." Lu Changsheng murmured softly. If he could analyze the rules of the Kunwu World, he would be able to enter and leave freely, without the slightest worry of being expelled. However, after sensing the Kunwu World for a moment, he knew it was impossible— at least for now. Although a Mortal Immortal was purported to be capable of analyzing all things, analytical capabilities varied in strength. With his current capability, trying to analyze the rules of the Kunwu World would be impossible even in thousands or tens of thousands of years. Any such analysis had to proceed step by step. Only by raising his Mortal Immortal Dao progress past 50% might he have a sliver of a chance to analyze the rules of the Kunwu World. It might even be necessary to reach the Immortal Realm before possessing the power to do so. In short, regardless of the scenario, Lu Changsheng currently lacked the ability to analyze the rules of the Kunwu World. Unable to find any trace of Ou Fuchun in Tianshui City, Lu Changsheng needed to find someone to ask. Who held the highest status in Tianshui City? Naturally... divine body powerhouses! With a sweep of his consciousness, Lu Changsheng immediately detected several divine body experts. Regardless of whether they had participated in the events at the three-river confluence back then, any divine body expert would certainly have paid attention to that incident. After all, it had occurred so close to Tianshui City. With such a massive commotion, how could they not have taken notice? Therefore, Lu Changsheng chose the nearest divine body powerhouse and rushed over in an instant. *** Although Old Master Zhang was advanced in years, well into his seventies, he remained the pillar of the Zhang clan. The reason was simple: Old Master Zhang was a divine body powerhouse! In his earlier years, Old Master Zhang had unexpectedly obtained a divine item and, through sheer, staggering luck, managed to refine it, thereby forging the foundation of a divine body. From that point on, the Zhang clan had risen. Over the decades, the Zhang clan had become one of the premier families in Tianshui City. At this moment, Old Master Zhang was supervising the martial training of the younger generation of the Zhang clan. He possessed a strict temperament. If anyone dared to slack off, his walking stick would come crashing down without mercy. To Old Master Zhang, the walking stick was merely an ornament; his body was in peak condition. *Whoosh.* Suddenly, Old Master Zhang's vision blurred. A figure had already materialized right before him. "Who goes there?" "Quick, guards!" "Protect the Old Master!" Seeing this abruptly appearing figure, the younger generation of the Zhang clan paled in shock. Crying out in alarm, they threw the entire household into instant turmoil. "What are you shouting for?!" "Shut your mouths, all of you!" "This is an esteemed friend of mine, Mister Lu! Why haven't you paid your respects yet?!" Suddenly, like an enraged lion, Old Master Zhang roared furiously at the younger generation. "An esteemed friend of the Old Master?" The Zhang clan youths were bewildered. How could such a young-looking man be a friend of their Old Master? Moreover, they had never seen him before, nor had they ever heard the Old Master mention him. Yet the Old Master held absolute authority within the Zhang clan. They had no choice but to halt the guard team and bow respectfully. Afterward, the Old Master dismissed everyone from the courtyard. Looking around at the now empty courtyard, the Old Master spoke cautiously, "Greetings, Mister Lu!" "Oh? You recognize me?" Lu Changsheng did not recall ever crossing paths with this Old Master Zhang. "Mister Lu jests. Two years ago, when you displayed your divine might at the confluence of the three rivers, who among those in Tianshui City with a forged spirit body or divine body did not know of you?" Old Master Zhang replied with a smile. Lu Changsheng understood. He had indeed caused quite a commotion at the three-river confluence back then. Even staying within Tianshui City, Old Master Zhang would certainly have been paying attention and naturally recognized him. "You are quite tactful. "I will dispense with pleasantries. Since you know of me, you certainly know of Ou Fuchun. "Tell me, what happened to him?" Lu Changsheng asked plainly. "Ou Fuchun..." Old Master Zhang inwardly breathed a sigh of relief. Since Lu Changsheng had come for Ou Fuchun, he could rest easy. After all, Ou Fuchun's affairs had nothing to do with him. With that in mind, Old Master Zhang immediately answered, "Mister Lu, regarding Ou Fuchun, virtually all the spirit body and divine body experts in Tianshui City are aware of it. "A few months after you vanished, a group of experts arrived. They were members of the royal family of the Wenhua Divine Dynasty. They went to the confluence of the three rivers and forcibly took Ou Fuchun away. "Furthermore, they actually waited in Tianshui City for several months, seemingly waiting for you, Mister Lu. But you never showed up. "Later on, the royal family members of the Wenhua Divine Dynasty departed with Ou Fuchun. Most likely, they have already returned to the Divine Capital..." Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised by this. Members of the Wenhua Divine Dynasty's royal family? By all logic, the royal family of the Wenhua Divine Dynasty should not have coveted Ou Fuchun's family heirloom treasure. Yet they had taken Ou Fuchun away. What was more, they had waited for Lu Changsheng on the river for months. Lu Changsheng faintly sensed that perhaps the Wenhua Divine Dynasty's royal family had not come for Ou Fuchun at all. They had likely come for him! Yet what did the royal family want with Lu Changsheng? Lu Changsheng said nothing more. He merely gave Old Master Zhang a deep look. Although Lu Changsheng believed Old Master Zhang would not dare to deceive him, he remained prudent. He sought out several other divine body and spirit body experts in Tianshui City, questioning them one by one. He even paid a visit to the local yamen. The answers he received matched Old Master Zhang's account exactly. Ou Fuchun had indeed been taken away by members of the Wenhua Divine Dynasty's royal family. "The Divine Capital..." A peculiar glint flashed through Lu Changsheng's eyes. Regardless of why the royal family sought him, since they had taken Ou Fuchun with the clear intention of luring Lu Changsheng to the Divine Capital, Lu Changsheng saw no reason to hesitate. He wanted to see what would happen if he went to the Divine Capital. Back then, he had walked away unharmed from the Divine Capital of the Great Qian Divine Dynasty. Why should he fear the Divine Capital of the Wenhua Divine Dynasty? Moreover, the Lu Changsheng of today was vastly different from before. With the underwater manor—an Immortal Realm treasure—in hand, he could traverse the entire world without hindrance. With that thought, Lu Changsheng hesitated no longer. This time, he did not ride in a carriage. Instead, he took directly to the air, flying straight toward the Divine Capital of the Wenhua Divine Dynasty. *** "Old turtle, do you know of the Wenhua Divine Dynasty?" Lu Changsheng asked. Perched on Lu Changsheng's shoulder, the ancient turtle immediately shook its head. "Never heard of it. "Back when Master walked the Kunwu World, I remember it was something called the Great Xia or Great Yun Divine Dynasty. Has it become the Wenhua Divine Dynasty now? "In truth, the divine dynasties within the Kunwu World last a few thousand years at most, and as little as a few decades before collapsing. It is nothing more than one cycle after another. "The people of these divine dynasties think they know everything, but in reality, they are merely frogs in a well. How could they fathom the vastness outside? "Master, if you ask me, you might as well leave the Kunwu World as soon as possible. There is nothing fun in this Kunwu World; the vast Boundary Sea is where the real wonder lies. "Besides, if you wish to increase your Mortal Immortal Dao progress, you must continuously analyze all sorts of powers and rules. The rules of the Kunwu World are too difficult; analyzing the rules of diverse worlds in the Boundary Sea would be far better..." The ancient turtle urged Lu Changsheng to leave the Kunwu World and return to the Boundary Sea. Lu Changsheng remained noncommittal. He now understood the ancient turtle's intentions well enough. It simply wanted to return to the Boundary Sea. After all, the turtle was far too familiar with the Kunwu World and had no desire to linger here a moment longer. "Do not be impatient. "We will definitely return to the Boundary Sea in the future, but for now, we must wait a little longer," Lu Changsheng said calmly. In fact, Lu Changsheng held another ambition. If he truly could not find an immortal spirit divine item, could he try his earlier idea? That was: gather countless spirit body and divine body items, have his avatars continuously refine them, and ultimately merge the avatars together. When the time came, would fusing thousands of avatars trigger a quantitative change leading to a qualitative breakthrough? To find so many divine items, only the Kunwu World offered the opportunity. Therefore, Lu Changsheng would not leave the Kunwu World anytime soon. Of course, there were currently many divine items within the underwater manor's treasury. Lu Changsheng had not had the time to refine them yet. However, he had plenty of time; there was no rush. The ancient turtle curled its lip, but could only resign itself to the decision. Lu Changsheng flew at extraordinary speed, arriving at the Divine Capital in just a few hours. The Divine Capital of the Wenhua Divine Dynasty was also known as Wendu. It was exceptionally prosperous and affluent. Pedestrians wove through the streets in dense throngs—at a glance, far more bustling than the Divine Capital of the Great Qian Divine Dynasty had been. Lu Changsheng stood suspended in the void. This time, instead of quietly slipping into Wendu as he had done in the past, he planned to make a high-profile entrance. After all, the past was the past, and the present was the present. Previously, Lu Changsheng had been wary of national divine items. What did he have to fear now? Whether it was rescuing Ou Fuchun or carrying out his plan to seize divine items, a high-profile approach was required. Thus, Lu Changsheng tapped the ancient turtle. The ancient turtle understood immediately. *Boom!* The next instant, the ancient turtle's body expanded rapidly. From a miniature little turtle, it swelled into a colossal divine turtle hundreds of zhang in size! Spanning the void like a dark cloud, the ancient turtle blanketed the skies of Wendu. With hands clasped behind his back, Lu Changsheng stood quietly upon the turtle's shell. Carrying Lu Changsheng upon its back, the ancient turtle stepped through the void, advancing stride by stride toward Wendu. This commotion was simply too massive. Countless people lifted their heads, gazing at the immense divine turtle in the sky. "What... what is that?" "A divine turtle? But a turtle of such enormous scale is simply unheard of..." "There seems to be someone standing atop it! What is going on?" Among the crowd, there were some perceptive individuals. Sensing that the divine turtle and the person upon its back came with ill intent, they quietly slipped away. However, the majority remained overwhelmed with shock, unsure of what was happening. "Insolence!" "How dare an otherworldly demon run rampant over our Wendu?!" A furious shout suddenly resonated. Immediately following, a group of figures stepped across the void, arriving in an instant to confront Lu Changsheng from a distance. Otherworldly demons. This was merely another term for otherworldly godly beings, nothing more than the Kunwu World natives' designation for cultivators from the Boundary Sea. Whether called godly beings or demons, they were fundamentally the same. However, in the Wenhua Divine Dynasty, Boundary Sea cultivators did not enjoy a favorable reputation. Hearing that the giant turtle and the figure upon it were otherworldly demons, many people below immediately descended into panic, scrambling to flee. Yet with so many people packing the streets, how could an evacuation be orderly? For a moment, utter chaos erupted, filled with ceaseless cries of distress. "Hm?" "You recognize me?" Lu Changsheng spoke up. He found it somewhat peculiar. The aura he was currently radiating was merely that of a divine body. He had not released the aura of his true body at all. How had they recognized him as a Boundary Sea cultivator? "Lu Changsheng, your deeds in the Great Qian Divine Dynasty have already reached the Wenhua Divine Dynasty! "An otherworldly demon like you, unrepentant in your evil nature, committed heinous atrocities in the Great Qian Divine Dynasty. Now you have sneaked into Wendu, hoping to wreak havoc here as well? Delusional! "Today, since you have walked straight into our trap, you shall remain here forever!" The opposing side seemed to know a great deal about Lu Changsheng. Clearly, news from the Great Qian Divine Dynasty had reached them, and in considerable detail. Although Lu Changsheng had not openly revealed his identity as a Boundary Sea cultivator back in the Great Qian Divine Dynasty either, his actions spoke for themselves: killing the emperor, raiding the treasury, and running amok in the Divine Capital. Such behavior was something only a Boundary Sea cultivator would dare to carry out, and with complete disregard for consequences. Upon careful analysis after the fact, the conclusion was obvious. Besides, in matters like this, evidence was hardly required. They would rather kill by mistake than let him go; after all, Boundary Sea cultivators held no favorable reputation in the Kunwu World. "So, your true objective in Tianshui City was me?" "Even capturing Ou Fuchun was merely to lure me to Wendu?" Lu Changsheng asked slowly. "Precisely. "We did not expect you to truly be so foolish as to fall for such a petty trick. "It seems all our previous preparations were overthinking the matter." The royal powerhouse shook his head slightly. To think they had previously been so wary of Lu Changsheng, even making thorough and elaborate preparations for various contingencies. Looking at it now, they had vastly overestimated him. Lu Changsheng remained impassive. Now, everything was clear. A faint smile appeared on his face. "Indeed, even with such a petty trick, I took the bait. "Since that is the case, I shall grant your wish. "I am standing right before you now. Come, strike me down quickly! "Do not say I did not warn you—without deploying your national divine item, you will never kill me!" Lu Changsheng stood tall and straight. At this moment, a majestic aura of peerless dominance radiated from his person!