"Done!"
Lu Changsheng smiled.
For ten full months, he had been constantly analyzing this immortal spirit divine item. In the end, his analysis had succeeded. Moreover, succeeding in the analysis meant far more than simply being able to refine the divine item.
There was an unexpected harvest as well: his progress in the Mortal Immortal Dao had leapt straight from 6% to 7%, a full 1% increase.
The reason was quite simple: Lu Changsheng had successfully analyzed an immortal spirit divine item. This was, after all, an immortal spirit divine item. That analyzing it could boost his Mortal Immortal Dao progress by 1% was proof enough of how extraordinary it was.
However, Lei Quan was entirely unaware of the inner workings. Though he had kept his eyes glued to Lu Changsheng the entire time, he knew nothing of Lu Changsheng's ability to analyze things. Lei Quan did not know Lu Changsheng possessed such a method. He only wondered what Lu Changsheng had actually been doing, staring fixedly at the immortal spirit divine item for ten whole months.
"Fellow Daoist Dengtian, what is done?"
"To be frank, Fellow Daoist, it is an undeniable fact that this immortal spirit divine item is extraordinarily difficult to refine. Over the ages, how many brilliant prodigies have emerged in both our Thunder clan and the Spirit clan? Yet without exception, not a single one could refine it."
"Even if you exhaust every possible method, if it cannot be refined, it simply cannot be refined..."
Lei Quan finally spoke up to counsel him.
Before this, he had held back from trying to dissuade Lu Changsheng for fear of incurring his displeasure. After all, Lu Changsheng had bustled about, personally mediating the thunder stone business between the Myriad Phenomena Chamber of Commerce and Lei Quan. If he now ended up unable to refine the immortal spirit divine item, wouldn't all his efforts have been for nothing?
Even with their prior agreement, coming away empty-handed after working so hard would put anyone in a foul mood. Hence, Lei Quan had granted Lu Changsheng ten months. He intended to wait until Lu Changsheng had exhausted every trick and proved unable to refine it before trying to console him, thus avoiding any resentment.
And now seemed the opportune moment.
"Fellow Daoist Lei, who said I cannot refine it? In these ten months, I have already found the path forward. Now I can attempt to refine it," Lu Changsheng spoke calmly, cutting Lei Quan short.
"Hm? You can refine it now?"
Lei Quan's eyes widened.
Still, he did not believe it, thinking Lu Changsheng was merely being stubborn. For ten months, Lu Changsheng had done nothing but stare blankly at the divine item; how could he possibly refine it? Yet since Lu Changsheng insisted on being obstinate, what harm was there in letting him try again?
"If Fellow Daoist Dengtian refuses to give up, by all means, try again," Lei Quan said.
Lu Changsheng smiled faintly and said no more. He closed his palm over the immortal spirit divine item.
This time, having fully analyzed it, the sensation was entirely different. He understood every facet of the item's internal structure.
As for refining it? That was a trivial matter now.
"Refine!"
In the next instant, Lu Changsheng catalyzed his Flesh Martial Dao. At once, he began refining the immortal spirit divine item.
Buzz.
The immortal spirit divine item, which had remained completely inert all this time, suddenly trembled slightly. Then, wisps of dazzling light radiated from it. The rumble of thunder even began to resonate from within, accompanied by faint arcs of flickering lightning.
"Eh?"
Lei Quan stared intensely at the divine item in Lu Changsheng's hand.
What had he just seen? The divine item seemed to have shrunk ever so slightly.
Although the change was minuscule, the laser-focused Lei Quan still caught it. For the divine item to shrink, there was only one explanation: it was being refined!
Could it be that Ancestor Dengtian was truly refining the immortal spirit divine item?
"Impossible..."
Lei Quan could hardly believe his eyes, even though he was seeing it for himself. That was the Thunder clan's immortal spirit divine item! For over ten thousand years, not a soul had managed to refine it. Lei Quan himself had tried in the past, only to find himself entirely powerless. Yet now, how could Lu Changsheng be refining it?
Lei Quan desperately wished it were an optical illusion, that the divine item was not actually being refined.
Yet as time went by, the reality became unmistakably clear.
One day, two days, three days...
As the days passed, Lei Quan went completely silent. Despair consumed him.
It was real! Lu Changsheng could truly refine the immortal spirit divine item!
At first it had been subtle, but after just a few short days, the divine item was visibly smaller by a noticeable margin. At this rate, within a few months, it would be thoroughly refined. Lu Changsheng had actually done it; he truly could refine the immortal spirit divine item.
That meant the divine item handed down through the Thunder clan for over ten thousand years was now going to be lost forever under their generation's watch. This weighed heavily on Lei Quan, feeling almost too painful to accept.
Yet he remained clear-headed. This was a pledge the Thunder clan had made. If they went back on their word now, the clan could never bear the catastrophic consequences!
Lei Quan delivered the news to the Thunder clan's upper echelon. Instantly, an uproar broke out. Many clan members held radical views and simply could not stomach the fact that the divine item was being refined by Lu Changsheng.
In truth, when the Thunder clan had readily agreed to Lu Changsheng's condition back then, they had harbored their own calculations. They believed Lu Changsheng could never possibly refine it, and that in the end, the divine item would inevitably return to their hands. Now, their wishful thinking had shattered completely. Lu Changsheng truly possessed the means to refine the divine item.
Still, Lei Quan suppressed all the dissatisfaction within the clan, forbidding anyone from disturbing Lu Changsheng. If they incurred Lu Changsheng's fury, the repercussions would be unthinkable.
Thus, time slipped by, and three more months passed.
Over these three months, the immortal spirit divine item vanished entirely, refined down to nothing by Lu Changsheng. What was more, the entire process had taken place under Lei Quan's watchful eyes. The evidence was ironclad; it would have been impossible for Lu Changsheng to pull off any trickery or swap it out.
Whoosh.
Lu Changsheng opened his eyes. The very first thing he did was summon his attribute panel.
Host: Lu Changsheng
Comprehension: 72,080,000 (Peerless Through the Ages)
Mortal Immortal Dao: 7% (Entered the Dao)
Myriad Spirits Immortal Body Foundation: 40% (Incomplete)
Slaughter Dao: Fourth Turn
Flesh Martial Dao: Nonary Growth (Sovereign Realm)
Comprehension Deduction: Can consume large amounts of comprehension to perform deductions
On the attribute panel, his Myriad Spirits Immortal Body Foundation had reached 40%. Compared to the previous 25%, it had increased by a full 15%. This meant refining a single immortal spirit divine item had yielded a 15% progression.
And that was merely one divine item! If he acquired a few more, wouldn't he be able to fully forge the Myriad Spirits Immortal Body and truly step into the Immortal Realm?
"The immortal spirit divine item truly lives up to its reputation..." Lu Changsheng mused with emotion.
For an immortal body, as long as one possessed resources, it could be advanced. That was by no means an empty boast.
To the side, Lei Quan's face was pale. His voice even trembled, yet he could not help but ask, "Fellow Daoist Dengtian, did you... did you truly refine the immortal spirit divine item?"
"Indeed, I have fully refined it. For this, I must thank you, Fellow Daoist Lei, and thank the Thunder clan for fulfilling the agreement!" Lu Changsheng did not deny it, admitting the truth openly and magnanimously. Since the divine item had already been refined, there would be no more complications.
Hearing this, Lei Quan fell silent, looking utterly crestfallen. The sacred treasure handed down across ten thousand years in the Thunder clan was now gone by his hand. Although the Thunder clan had never been able to refine it, it had remained a beacon of hope. Now, even that hope was gone.
"By the way, what is the Thunder clan's current situation in the Thunder Spirit Realm?" Lu Changsheng asked.
His strength had skyrocketed. The advancement of his Myriad Spirits Immortal Body translated directly into raw combat power. Even Lu Changsheng himself wasn't certain how powerful he was now, but he was unquestionably far stronger than before. Particularly when driving the fourth turn of the Slaughter Dao with the Myriad Spirits Immortal Body, the might would be earth-shattering.
Were there a supreme Ancestor Realm expert around, Lu Changsheng would truly have liked to cross hands with them to see how narrow the gap between himself and the supreme Ancestor Realm had become.
At the mention of the clan's situation, Lei Quan let out a deep sigh. "The situation is rather grim. The Spirit clan colluded with outsiders who call themselves the Rock clan, receiving continuous reinforcements from them."
"Consequently, as the conflict dragged on, our Thunder clan has gradually found itself unable to hold the line."
"If this continues, I fear our Thunder clan will truly be defeated."
Having spoken, Lei Quan turned his gaze toward Lu Changsheng.
"Hm?"
Lu Changsheng noticed Lei Quan's pointed gaze. Could the Thunder clan be looking to hire his assistance?
Lu Changsheng gave a half-smile. "Actually, it is not impossible for me to step in. However, my services are expensive! Does the Thunder clan possess any other treasures comparable to an immortal spirit divine item? If so, helping you personally would be a small matter..."
Lu Changsheng did not mince words, stating his terms outright. Helping them was fine, but it required an immortal spirit divine item! Anything less would hardly catch his interest.
Hearing this, Lei Quan could only shake his head with a wry smile. "Fellow Daoist Dengtian, you jest. How could my Thunder clan possibly possess a second treasure on par with an immortal spirit divine item? However, besides the divine item, our clan does possess several other precious treasures..."
Lei Quan went on to describe several treasures in detail.
Yet while these items were indeed rare and precious, they held virtually no appeal for Lu Changsheng. He would not take action lightly. Helping the Thunder clan for no good reason was out of the question. After all, his previous dealings with the clan had merely been a transaction. Now that transaction had concluded, and neither side owed the other anything. If they wished to hire him, they would have to pay a fitting price.
"My apologies, Fellow Daoist Lei. I have no interest in the items your Thunder clan is offering." Lu Changsheng shook his head, refusing directly.
Not just anyone could enlist his aid, nor could a handful of so-called treasures move him. Just as he had said, he was expensive!
Lei Quan drew a deep breath, gritted his teeth, and said in a low voice, "Fellow Daoist Dengtian, do you happen to know of the Kui Cow?"
"Hm? A primeval divine beast?"
Of course Lu Changsheng had heard of the Kui Cow. That was a primeval divine beast! Moreover, it was a lightning-attribute divine beast of terrifying might. More importantly, the Kui Cow's physical body was extraordinarily robust, far surpassing even the Giant Spirit race.
Lu Changsheng had specifically researched these primeval divine beasts precisely because he hoped to locate spirit beasts that carried their lineage, aiming to harvest their blood essence to strengthen his physique and embark on the Physical Immortal Dao!
"What, does the Thunder clan have news of a Kui Cow?" Lu Changsheng's eyes lit up as he asked immediately.
Hearing this, Lei Quan shook his head. "The Kui Cow is a primeval divine beast that vanished long ago. How could our Thunder clan have news of a living one? However, while we have no news of a living Kui Cow, we do have news regarding a Kui Cow corpse. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Dengtian might be interested?"
A sharp glint flashed in Lu Changsheng's eyes. A Kui Cow corpse! Of course he was interested! A Kui Cow corpse would still contain Kui Cow flesh and blood, which was of paramount importance to Lu Changsheng.
"Fellow Daoist Lei, please elaborate." Lu Changsheng fixed his gaze on Lei Quan.
Lei Quan stopped beating around the bush and laid it out plainly: "Fellow Daoist Dengtian, the Kui Cow corpse is in fact within the Thunder Spirit Realm. However, it is not in the hands of our Thunder clan, but held by the Spirit clan. If you are willing to step in and wipe out the Rock clan and the Spirit clan, that Kui Cow corpse shall be entirely yours to dispose of!"
Lei Quan's words brought a smile to Lu Changsheng's face.
"Agreed."
Lu Changsheng gave a crisp, straightforward consent. To obtain a Kui Cow corpse—with such an opportunity before him, why would he ever refuse? Acquiring the corpse of a Kui Cow could help him set foot onto the Physical Immortal Dao. Its significance was immense!
As for wiping out the Spirit clan and the Rock clan? Did that even count as a challenge? To the present Lu Changsheng, it was nothing more than lifting a finger, hardly worth mentioning!
"Clearing out the Spirit clan bit by bit would be a waste of time," Lu Changsheng remarked. "I will head directly to the joint headquarters of the Spirit clan and the Rock clan to wipe out their experts. The rest can be left to the Thunder clan. Any objection?"
Lu Changsheng could not be bothered to scheme and grind them down step by step; that took far too much time.
"Naturally, no objection!" Lei Quan readily agreed. "As long as Fellow Daoist Dengtian can wipe out the Ancestor Realm experts of the Rock clan and the Spirit clan, our Thunder clan can easily crush the rest of their forces! When that time comes, you may take the Kui Cow corpse for yourself."
"Three days!"
"I need only three days to sweep aside the Spirit clan and Rock clan. Prepare yourselves."
With that, Lu Changsheng rose to his feet, transformed into a streak of flowing light, and shot into the sky, disappearing from sight in the blink of an eye.
The Thunder Spirit Realm was divided between the Thunder clan and the Spirit clan. Originally, the two had been a single entity. Later, various factors led to a schism. Though they both presented themselves to outsiders as the Thunder Spirit clan, internally the distinction remained stark. Now, the conflict between them had escalated to an irreconcilable fever pitch, erupting into open warfare.
To that end, the Spirit clan had even invited wolves into their home, enlisting the Rock clan to enter the Thunder Spirit Realm and join forces against the Thunder clan.
The Rock clan was actually not particularly formidable; in fact, their overall strength was weaker than the united Thunder Spirit clan. Yet against a divided Thunder clan and Spirit clan, the Rock clan held a slight edge. It was precisely because the Rock clan was not overwhelmingly powerful that the Spirit clan dared invite them in. The Spirit clan calculated that once they crushed the Thunder clan and unified their strength, they would have nothing to fear from the Rock clan. Such was the Spirit clan's scheme.
Yet the Rock clan harbored similar ambitions. To enlist the Rock clan's aid, the Spirit clan had practically emptied their treasuries, handing over eons of accumulated wealth. Even the thunder stones seized from Thunder clan territory were surrendered to them. The Rock clan merely wanted to seize this opportunity to reap a massive fortune. What was more, if the Thunder clan and Spirit clan suffered heavy casualties and ground each other down, the Rock clan's chance to take over would arrive.
With each harboring their own agenda, they were hardly devoted allies. Nevertheless, when it came to dealing with the Thunder clan, their interests aligned completely. At present, both sides were quite pleased, for over this period, the Thunder clan had been suffering defeat after defeat, falling back at every turn.
"Heh heh, I heard the Thunder clan opened up a distribution channel in the City in the Sky, partnering directly with the Myriad Phenomena Chamber of Commerce. As long as there are thunder stones, the chamber buys them all. Isn't that just paving the way for us to reap the rewards?"
"Indeed! Previously, we were fretting over how to sell all these thunder stones, but now there's no need to worry at all. Any thunder stones we get can be cashed in immediately."
"With the Thunder clan crumbling at every front, I doubt it will take more than a few years to crush them completely. When that happens, all the thunder stones will be under our control."
"These thunder stones are truly treasures. The Spirit clan gave them to us hoping to use us as muscle against the Thunder clan, expecting to kick us out once they unify their forces—as if it would be that simple!"
"Let's gather as many thunder stones as possible lately, sell them off, and build up our strength. Once the Spirit clan finishes off the Thunder clan, we'll swallow the Spirit clan as well! When we hold a total monopoly over thunder stones, our rise across the Boundary Sea will be unstoppable!"
The Rock clan indulged in their wishful scheming. Small wonder they were in high spirits; things had been going far too smoothly lately—so smoothly it surprised even them. They had no trouble selling thunder stones, as they could simply operate under the banner of the Thunder Spirit clan without ever revealing the Rock clan's involvement. As for the Thunder clan in the Thunder Spirit Realm, their constant retreats fueled the Rock clan's hope of a complete victory, naturally spawning greedier ambitions.
Meanwhile, the Spirit clan was making preparations of their own. People accused them of inviting wolves into the fold, but were they truly blind to the danger? In the end, the Spirit clan was determined to eliminate the Rock clan as well! It all came down to who proved the shrewder predator.
Nevertheless, whether Rock clan or Spirit clan, both believed the Thunder clan's defeat was already a foregone conclusion. Until this day, when an uninvited guest arrived at the joint headquarters of the Rock clan and Spirit clan.
Swoosh.
Lu Changsheng arrived above the headquarters. With a sweep of his consciousness, he immediately sensed roughly seven Ancestor Realm presences within! Seven Ancestors—this was the combined total of the Spirit clan and Rock clan. Formidable though the Thunder clan was, they did not possess seven Ancestors of their own, which was why they had been forced into steady retreat during this recent period.
"All seven Ancestor Realm experts are gathered here? Quite fortunate. That saves me the trouble of hunting them down one by one."
A slight smile touched Lu Changsheng's face.
"Hm? Who goes there?"
By now, the Rock clan and Spirit clan had sensed that something was amiss. All seven Ancestors instantly took to the void, confronting Lu Changsheng.
"Who might you be, sir?" an Ancestor from the Spirit clan demanded.
"You are asking me?" Lu Changsheng replied with a faint smile. "I belong neither to the Spirit clan nor the Rock clan. Isn't that clear enough?"
Instantly, the expressions of all seven shifted dramatically. The development they dreaded most had come to pass. Clearly, the Thunder clan had also invited a wolf into their fold, enlisting a powerful figure from the Boundary Sea to intervene in the Thunder Spirit Realm's conflict.
"Hmph! The Thunder clan always acted so noble and aloof before, accusing our Spirit clan of selling out the Thunder Spirit Realm. And now haven't they sold out the Thunder Spirit Realm just the same?"
An Ancestor of the Spirit clan sneered, making no attempt to conceal his contempt and disdain for the Thunder clan.
"What benefits did the Thunder clan offer you, sir? Our Spirit clan is willing to match them."
The Spirit clan had no desire to clash with Lu Changsheng. Instead, they immediately attempted to win him over and buy his allegiance.
"Oh?" Lu Changsheng replied with an amused smirk. "If I want your Spirit clan's Kui Cow corpse, would you be willing?"
"What? The Kui Cow corpse is the very foundation of our Spirit clan; it cannot be given to an outsider. Please name another condition, sir."
The Spirit clan rejected it without hesitation. To the Spirit clan, the Kui Cow corpse was just as crucial as the immortal spirit divine item was to the Thunder clan. It was their foundational heritage; how could they part with it lightly?
Lu Changsheng chuckled. His sole objective was the Kui Cow corpse. If they refused to part with it, what else could they possibly offer?
"Never mind, then. If you won't give it to me, I shall simply take it myself!"
Lu Changsheng shook his head. In truth, even if the Spirit clan were willing to hand over the corpse, Lu Changsheng would not have stayed his hand. He had already promised the Thunder clan, and he would not go back on his word.
"No matter who he is, he is only one person. Can seven Ancestor Realm experts not slay him?"
The Spirit clan figures hardened their resolve. An expert invited by the Thunder clan would not be easily bought over by them anyway. In the end, strength was the only language that mattered.
"Kill!"
The Rock clan also recognized that this matter could not be resolved peacefully. Promptly, all seven Ancestors of the Spirit clan and Rock clan made their moves.
Rumble!
Seven Ancestors unleashed their might together, and nearly all of them were high-rank Ancestors. The Thunder Spirit clan was exceedingly unique: once one attained the Ancestor Realm, one was a high-rank Ancestor. The Rock clan was the same. Moreover, the Rock clan's combat prowess was formidable indeed. When they struck, their bodies transformed into towering stone giants that seemed to hold up the heavens, radiating violent, tempestuous auras. At a single glance, it was obvious they were mighty lifeforms endowed with boundless brute strength and dreadful defenses.
"Eh? This Rock clan... could they also be pursuing the Physical Immortal Dao? Even if not the Physical Immortal Dao, they are lifeforms that temper the physical body. To think sweeping through the Spirit clan would yield an unexpected bonus..."
Lu Changsheng's eyes brightened. This truly was an unexpected gain. If his Flesh Martial Dao was to break through to denary growth—the Ancestor Realm—he needed to continuously collect all sorts of lifeforms with exceptionally powerful physiques. Ancestor Realm lifeforms in particular were of paramount importance, absolutely crucial to the process. The Rock clan fit Lu Changsheng's criteria perfectly. Of course, the Spirit clan qualified as well. And as for the Kui Cow corpse, he was determined to claim it!
"No, I cannot kill them!"
Lu Changsheng naturally could not slaughter all these Ancestors of the Spirit clan and Rock clan. He still needed to extract their blood essence. Killing them would be a sheer waste!
Thus, the Myriad Spirits Immortal Body within Lu Changsheng erupted in an instant.
Boom!
This was a Myriad Spirits Immortal Body Foundation at 40%. The momentum unleashed was nothing short of peerless, blotting out the sky and sun as it surged majestically in all directions. A terrifying, crushing pressure flooded the entire void. Even the seven Ancestors could not help but feel their hearts sink, looks of pure horror surfacing on their faces.
"What? This is... a top-tier Ancestor Realm!"
"No, it isn't as simple as a top-tier Ancestor! I have seen top-tier Ancestors before, but compared to this terrifying powerhouse before us, they pale into insignificance. Even among top-tier Ancestors, this person must be among the very strongest!"
"Where on earth did the Thunder clan find such a terrifying powerhouse?"
"Has the Thunder clan gone mad? Enlisting a top-tier Ancestor—even if they defeat our Spirit clan and the Rock clan, how do they plan to clean up the mess afterward? Do they honestly possess the power to drive a top-tier Ancestor away? When the dust settles, won't the entire Thunder Spirit Realm just fall into this top-tier Ancestor's hands?"
"Who is the true traitor to the Thunder Spirit Realm? The Thunder clan is utterly shortsighted!"
The Spirit clan Ancestors trembled to their cores. Against a top-tier Ancestor, how were they supposed to fight? The Thunder clan was practically selling out the entire Thunder Spirit Realm! If that wasn't madness, what was?
The Rock clan Ancestors were likewise steeped in despair. Yet they did not belong to the Spirit clan; they had no obligation to be buried alongside the Thunder Spirit Realm.
"Flee!"
"We won't meddle in the Thunder Spirit Realm's affairs any longer!"
"What good are thunder stones if we aren't alive to enjoy them?"
"Senior, spare our lives! Our Rock clan is willing to withdraw from the Thunder Spirit Realm immediately and never take part in its disputes again..."
The Rock clan Ancestors pleaded instantly for mercy. At a moment like this, they were willing to abandon everything. After all, when even a top-tier Ancestor had stepped onto the board, what right did the Rock clan have to a share of the spoils? No matter how precious thunder stones were, how could the Rock clan dare contest a top-tier Ancestor? If things went wrong, their entire clan might end up buried here!
The Rock clan was indeed clever and knew when to yield to circumstance. Unfortunately, Lu Changsheng had no intention of letting them go. Every one of these Rock clan Ancestors met his requirements; why would he ever let them leave so easily?
"Slaughter Dao, First Turn!"
Lu Changsheng directly unleashed the Slaughter Dao. He invoked only the first turn, not the fourth. Had he unleashed the third or fourth turn, these Ancestors would have perished in an instant. The third and fourth turns were reserved for contending with top-tier Ancestors. Lu Changsheng did not want to actually kill them; he needed them captured alive!
"Ah..."
"Mercy, Senior! Mercy!"
Beneath the terrifying power of the Slaughter Dao, not a single one of the seven Ancestors could escape. Every one of them was severely wounded. Fortunately, none of them perished.
Immediately afterward, Lu Changsheng reached out with a massive hand, seizing all seven Ancestors and tossing them straight into his underwater manor to be suppressed.
From that moment on, neither the Spirit clan nor the Rock clan had any Ancestors left here. Perhaps the Rock clan's home world still had Ancestors, but that did not change the fact that their vitality had been critically crippled. From now on, they would have to live with their tails between their legs, never daring to meddle in the Thunder Spirit Realm again.
As for the Spirit clan, after today, they would no longer be able to contend with the Thunder clan. With a mere wave of his hand, Lu Changsheng had swept both the Spirit clan and Rock clan aside.
However, he did not take action against the Spirit clan members below the Ancestor Realm. He had not come here solely for slaughter; his purpose was the Kui Cow corpse. Lu Changsheng captured several Spirit clan members and quickly learned the location of the Kui Cow corpse. He then headed straight for the Spirit clan's Mount Kui Cow.
Supposedly, the corpse was kept right on Mount Kui Cow. Since the mountain was named after the beast, the Spirit clan had never bothered to conceal its specific location. When Lu Changsheng descended and laid eyes upon Mount Kui Cow, he understood why.
"This aura of pressure... is it truly a Kui Cow corpse?"
Lu Changsheng was filled with shock and doubt.
Aura of pressure! A terrifying pressure was actually emanating from Mount Kui Cow. Of course, this pressure lacked any spark of life, resembling duckweed without roots. Yet even without roots, the pressure was extraordinarily horrifying, far beyond anything an Ancestor Realm being could possess.
"The Immortal Realm! This pressure belongs to a mighty figure of the Immortal Realm! Could it be that the primeval divine beast, the Kui Cow, actually belonged to the Immortal Realm tier?"
A jolt went through Lu Changsheng's heart.
The Immortal Realm! If the Kui Cow corpse truly belonged to the Immortal Realm, this was simply beyond imagination. What immortal spirit divine item? What Thunder clan or Spirit clan blood essence? All of it paled into utter insignificance! Yes, even the immortal spirit divine item wasn't worth mentioning in comparison! After all, this was the corpse of an Immortal Realm mighty figure! He simply did not know how well-preserved it remained.
Up to this point, the only Immortal Realm mighty figures Lu Changsheng knew of were Mortal Immortal Liu Yun and the Giant Spirit Ancestor. Beyond them, he knew of no other Immortals. Yet now, a Kui Cow corpse had abruptly appeared, suspected to be of the Immortal Realm. This was truly a windfall falling from the heavens, far exceeding Lu Changsheng's wildest expectations.
However, Mortal Immortal Liu Yun had once visited the Thunder Spirit clan and had even bestowed upon them the immortal spirit divine item. Did Liu Yun know about this Kui Cow corpse? Lu Changsheng guessed that he probably did. In fact, Liu Yun bestowing the immortal spirit divine item upon the Thunder Spirit clan might very well have been connected to this corpse. Most likely, Liu Yun had once analyzed this Kui Cow corpse himself.
The ancient turtle simply hadn't known about it. The ancient turtle had always stayed inside the underwater manor, and Liu Yun wouldn't have told it everything. Thus, the ancient turtle only knew that Liu Yun had bestowed the divine item upon the Thunder Spirit clan, but had no idea the clan originally possessed such a horrifying Kui Cow corpse.
"Now, let me see whether the true Kui Cow corpse really belongs to the Immortal Realm or not."
Lu Changsheng gazed at Mount Kui Cow and took a step forward. Yet with this single step, it felt as though he could hardly bring his foot down. Before him, an invisible resistance seemed to be pushing him back.
Rumble!
Lu Changsheng exerted his force and stepped forward after all. As his foot came down, the earth shook and mountains trembled.
Lu Changsheng finally understood why the Spirit clan had not feared revealing the location of Mount Kui Cow. Even if exposed, it didn't matter. Beneath such terrifying pressure and resistance, for anyone else—even an Ancestor Realm expert—taking a single step onto Mount Kui Cow was an impossible pipe dream!
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