An Invitation from a Supreme Ancestor!

Hum! As Lu Changsheng tapped between his eyebrows, a divine eye actually "sprouted" there as well. However, this divine eye seemed somewhat different from that of Ancestor Powang or the Divine Eye race. "Fellow Daoist Dengtian, pardon my offense." Ancestor Powang also wanted to test it. In the next moment, he too unleashed his Delusion-Breaking Divine Eye. Swish! A beam of Delusion-Breaking Divine Light instantly shot toward Lu Changsheng. From the divine eye between Lu Changsheng's brows, a ray of light likewise flew forth, clashing fiercely with Ancestor Powang's Delusion-Breaking Divine Light. Boom! The void itself trembled. However, this was the Boundary Sea; no matter how large a disturbance occurred, it mattered little. It could not affect the Immortal Martial Palace in the least. Thus, the two divine rays could collide repeatedly without restraint. "Huh?" "My divine light actually... can't stop it?" Ancestor Powang's heart jolted. What was he seeing? His divine eye was the "authentic" divine eye. The divine light released from his divine eye possessed earth-shattering might. Back then, it had even pierced right through Lu Changsheng's physical body, which spoke volumes of its power. Even if Lu Changsheng had analyzed it, his eye was merely an "imitation." How could an imitation compare to the authentic divine eye? In Ancestor Powang's expectations, Lu Changsheng's divine eye ought to have been far inferior. Unfortunately, Ancestor Powang did not know the true terror of a Mortal Immortal. He had only learned some fragmented information about Mortal Immortals from his bloodline memories. Those pieces of information were scattered and disjointed. He had no direct, intuitive grasp of what a Mortal Immortal truly meant. Yet now, he witnessed it with his own eyes. Lu Changsheng had clearly only just condensed his "divine eye." And yet, its power surpassed his authentic divine eye. This was truly inconceivable. "Fellow Daoist Dengtian, what is going on with your divine eye?" "It seems somewhat different from my Divine Eye race's divine eye, yet also somewhat similar..." Ancestor Powang could not help but ask. The two had merely tested each other without truly going all out, essentially stopping the moment contact was made. In reality, however, Ancestor Powang had just felt an intense sense of mortal danger. Had the divine light from Lu Changsheng's divine eye struck Ancestor Powang's body, the consequences would have been unimaginable. Ancestor Powang could have died! After all, Ancestor Powang's physical body was far inferior to Lu Changsheng's. If struck directly by that divine light, he definitely would not have survived it. Lu Changsheng smiled and said, "Lu's divine eye was condensed on my own by analyzing Fellow Daoist's divine eye. "I have fully analyzed the secrets of the divine eye, leaving essentially no mysteries unsolved. In the process of condensing it, I naturally adopted its strengths and remedied its shortcomings, which is why my divine eye is slightly superior to yours. "However, it still falls short of the supreme Ancestor Realm." Lu Changsheng shook his head. Ancestor Powang still hoped to become a supreme Ancestor. Yet after analyzing the Divine Eye race's divine eye, Lu Changsheng had discovered that the race could never rely on the divine eye alone to become a supreme Ancestor. To reach the supreme Ancestor Realm, relying solely on the divine eye was not enough; one had to rely on other avenues. Lu Changsheng then recounted all of his analysis and insights regarding the divine eye to Ancestor Powang in detail. Ancestor Powang came to a sudden realization. Although he felt a bit dejected that the divine eye did not possess the boundless potential he had imagined, it at least pointed out a direction for him. Relying solely on the divine eye would not work; he had to seek other means to possess even a sliver of hope of becoming a supreme Ancestor. Nevertheless, the divine eye's offensive power was indeed formidable. Lu Changsheng estimated that the divine eye he had independently condensed by taking the good and discarding the bad was, in terms of sheer destructive force, perhaps even stronger than the Fourth Turn of his Slaughter Dao. Or rather, both were roughly comparable in total might, just differing in their focus. The divine eye was capable of piercing through everything. The Slaughter Dao, on the other hand, was capable of blanketing everything. Furthermore, Lu Changsheng's divine eye differed from Ancestor Powang's. Lu Changsheng's eye leaned more toward destruction and piercing. Lu Changsheng pondered for a moment. This divine eye should be called the Annihilation Divine Eye. Moreover, although the Annihilation Divine Eye's current power was set, as long as Lu Changsheng could analyze other rules similar to destruction in the future and gain comprehension, he could re-condense the Annihilation Divine Eye, thereby augmenting its power. In a sense, Lu Changsheng's Annihilation Divine Eye was capable of growth. Yet all of this depended on Lu Changsheng's analytical capability as a Mortal Immortal. Lu Changsheng focused his attention and brought up the attribute panel to check his current status: Host: Lu Changsheng Comprehension: 79,080,000 (Peerless Through the Ages) Mortal Immortal Dao: 18% (Enter the Dao) Myriad Spirits Immortal Body Foundation: 40% (Not yet perfected) Annihilation Divine Eye: Top-tier Ancestor Realm level Slaughter Dao: Fourth Turn Flesh Martial Dao: Nonary growth (Sovereign Realm) Comprehension Deduction: Can consume large amounts of comprehension to perform deductions In more than three years, there had actually not been many changes on Lu Changsheng's attribute panel. Only his comprehension had approached eighty million, not far from a hundred million. Then there was the addition of the Annihilation Divine Eye, currently at the top-tier Ancestor Realm level. Additionally, his Mortal Immortal Dao had progressed from 15% to 18%. This meant that analyzing the divine eye had increased his Mortal Immortal Dao progress by 3%, which was already considered a massive increase. Cultivation as a Mortal Immortal was arduous. Ordinarily, raising progress by even 1% was exceedingly difficult, let alone advancing 3% all at once. However, by now, Lu Changsheng's cultivation had indeed reached a bottleneck. Achieving further advancement was already exceedingly difficult. His comprehensive strength was undoubtedly invincible among top-tier Ancestors. Yet he had not transformed into a supreme Ancestor. He still fell slightly short. What he lacked was his physical body. Lu Changsheng's physical body had still not broken through. Although he could break through into a physical Ancestor Realm at any time, he was still waiting. He was waiting for an opportunity. "Using the analytical capability of a Mortal Immortal, I have analyzed the Kui Cow's corpse in the Thunder Spirit Realm for nearly six years. "Yet in these nearly six years, analyzing the Kui Cow's corpse has yielded little gain. "Does analyzing the Kui Cow's corpse truly require a decade, or even decades to a century?" Lu Changsheng murmured under his breath. Ever since he forged his Mortal Immortal foundation and embarked on the Mortal Immortal Dao, this was the first time he had encountered such a thorny predicament. Six years had passed, yet he was still unable to analyze it. This showed that the Kui Cow's corpse was indeed extraordinary. One had to know that Lu Changsheng's Mortal Immortal Dao progress had already reached 18%, which meant his analytical power had increased substantially. Even under such circumstances, he was still unable to analyze the Kui Cow's corpse, demonstrating just how difficult it was. As expected of a former "divine beast," a terrifying entity rivaling the Immortal Realm. Even dead, it was exceedingly difficult to analyze. Lu Changsheng currently pursued three Immortal Daos. His Physical Immortal Dao had temporarily stalled due to his inability to analyze the Kui Cow's corpse. His Mortal Immortal Dao progressed slowly, requiring him to seek out exceptionally difficult world rules or treasures to analyze in order to make headway, and such analysis demanded long stretches of time, impossible to advance overnight. That left only the immortal body. As long as he possessed divine items, especially immortal spirit divine items, Lu Changsheng could elevate his Myriad Spirits Immortal Body. Furthermore, the progress of his Myriad Spirits Immortal Body was the highest. It had already reached 40%, leaving only 60% before reaching perfection. Once perfected, he would step directly into the Immortal Realm! A supreme Ancestor Realm was merely a classification of combat strength, not a realm boundary. Only the transition from the Ancestor Realm to the Immortal Realm constituted a true breakthrough in realm. Let alone top-tier Ancestors, even ordinary Ancestors theoretically had hope of ascending to the heavens in a single bound, breaking through from the Ancestor Realm directly into the Immortal Realm. It was merely exceedingly difficult, with a minuscule probability. "Given the current circumstances, finding an immortal spirit divine item will likely prove difficult..." Lu Changsheng knew this very well. Immortal spirit divine items could be stumbled upon only by luck, never sought on demand. They were exceedingly rare. Staying in the Immortal Martial Palace, in particular, guaranteed he would encounter nothing of the sort. Lu Changsheng took time to check on the Immortal Martial World. The Immortal Martial World was developing exceptionally well. It was a blooming flourishing of paths, no longer limited merely to practicing martial arts or becoming Qi refiners. Its cultivation systems were gradually synchronizing with the Boundary Sea. Most walked the Physical Immortal Dao. After all, the physical body was the easiest to temper. As for walking the Mortal Immortal Dao, that was far too difficult. As for forging an immortal body, no one walked that path. After all, forging an immortal body required divine items. Where would the Immortal Martial World get divine items? Lu Changsheng was largely satisfied. "I still need to go to the City in the Sky to gather clues regarding immortal spirit divine items." After pondering, Lu Changsheng made up his mind. For the first time, the growth of his strength had almost ground to a halt. With no way to advance further, his only choice was to try his luck in the City in the Sky. ... Three months later, Lu Changsheng arrived at the City in the Sky. This time, Lu Changsheng brought no one along, coming entirely alone. He had already prepared for a long-term endeavor. Perhaps ten years, perhaps a century. In any case, he would wait. He refused to believe that even a century would not suffice to analyze the Kui Cow's corpse. Lu Changsheng also negotiated with the Myriad Phenomena Chamber of Commerce, the Spirit Trapper Chamber of Commerce, and others, asking both major chambers to watch for clues about immortal spirit divine items. If any clue arose, they were to notify him immediately. Lu Changsheng was now an invincible figure among top-tier Ancestors. How could the Myriad Phenomena Chamber of Commerce or the Spirit Trapper Chamber of Commerce refuse? Naturally, they agreed and even made solemn promises. With the two major chambers keeping watch on his behalf, Lu Changsheng felt at ease. In the blink of an eye, another half-year passed. Over that half-year, Lu Changsheng gained nothing. There was no news of any immortal spirit divine item. And his analysis of the Kui Cow's corpse made no progress whatsoever. However, on this day, an unfamiliar Ancestor arrived outside Lu Changsheng's immortal cave. "Ouyang Sheng, Law Enforcement Elder of the City in the Sky, seeks an audience with Ancestor Dengtian of the Immortal Martial Palace." Outside the immortal cave stood a powerful Ancestor whose presence surged like the edge of a blade. "A law enforcement elder?" Lu Changsheng was slightly startled. A law enforcement elder was definitely high-ranking in the City in the Sky. However, the Law Enforcement Team did not have a good reputation. In the City in the Sky, whenever the Law Enforcement Team came knocking on one's door, danger was near. Yet thinking carefully, Lu Changsheng had never broken any rules in the City in the Sky. On the contrary, he had always been law-abiding. So why would a law enforcement elder seek him out now? Despite his doubts, the visitor was only a single law enforcement elder, not a whole legion of the Law Enforcement Team. He was most likely not here to arrest Lu Changsheng. After all, Lu Changsheng's renown spread far and wide; if they truly wanted to apprehend him, sending a solitary law enforcement elder would be completely impossible. No one would be that foolish. Lu Changsheng opened the immortal cave and welcomed him inside. "Elder Ouyang, what brings you to Lu?" Lu Changsheng asked directly. "Fellow Daoist Dengtian, the City Lord summons you." "The City Lord? Ancestor Qingtian?" Lu Changsheng's heart tightened. He knew that the City Lord of the City in the Sky was Ancestor Qingtian. This was the sole supreme Ancestor in the entire City in the Sky! He almost never showed himself. Now he was actively seeking Lu Changsheng out? This was thought-provoking. Facing a supreme Ancestor, Lu Changsheng felt some hesitation. "Fellow Daoist Dengtian, the City Lord only wishes to discuss a matter with you. There will be no trouble," Elder Ouyang explained, seemingly sensing Lu Changsheng's hesitation. Lu Changsheng thought it over. If the other party truly intended him harm, Ancestor Qingtian could have acted in person. Why bother with this approach? Besides, Lu Changsheng was indeed curious about this supreme Ancestor. Thus, Lu Changsheng nodded. "I will trouble Elder Ouyang to lead the way." Ouyang Sheng nodded. The two left the immortal cave and headed directly toward the City Lord's estate in the City in the Sky. Inside the City Lord's estate of the City in the Sky, Lu Changsheng met City Lord Ancestor Qingtian. This Ancestor Qingtian was a legend in his own right. Rumors had it that Ancestor Qingtian originated from a minor world and possessed ordinary natural talent. Yet through numerous opportunities, grounding himself step by step, he had clawed his way to his current heights. He had attained the supreme Ancestor Realm, established the City in the Sky, and awed the region. It was only that in later years, Ancestor Qingtian frequently went into secluded cultivation, so few people ever saw him. Now, however, Lu Changsheng saw him before his eyes. Right inside the main hall. At this moment, only Lu Changsheng and Ancestor Qingtian stood in the great hall. Ancestor Qingtian bore an aged countenance. His hair was snow-white, yet his complexion was ruddy. His gaze was exceedingly sharp, and a vibrant vitality radiated from him, showing he was nowhere near the twilight of his lifespan. In truth, upon reaching the Ancestor Realm, many could alter their appearance at will. Youth or old age was trivial. Yet most people rarely changed their looks. Those who altered their appearances the most were women, though women largely just made minor adjustments. Nobody completely altered their identity or visage. Ancestor Qingtian had not even changed his aged look. Originally, he had broken through only after reaching an advanced age, so having an elderly face was completely natural. "Greetings, City Lord." Lu Changsheng spoke first, giving a slight bow toward Ancestor Qingtian. "Ancestor Dengtian of the Immortal Martial Palace!" "The old man has just emerged from seclusion and immediately heard of Fellow Daoist Dengtian's great name. Meeting you today, you truly live up to your reputation. "Fellow Daoist possesses an immortal body and the Mortal Immortal Dao, and your physical body has reached the peak of the Sovereign Realm yet has delayed breaking through. Do you wish to forge the Physical Immortal Dao? "Cultivating three Immortal Daos simultaneously—what tremendous spirit! It seems Fellow Daoist possesses no small ambition. Are you seeking to attain the Immortal Realm?" Ancestor Qingtian spoke. The moment he opened his mouth, he laid bare nearly all of Lu Changsheng's foundation. "Hmm?" Lu Changsheng narrowed his eyes slightly. He was somewhat astonished. He had not expected Ancestor Qingtian's perception to be so sharp. He had actually discerned all three of his Immortal Daos. Ever since Lu Changsheng stepped onto the Immortal Dao, almost no one had been able to see through his background at a glance. Ancestor Qingtian was the very first! Lu Changsheng did not speak, and Ancestor Qingtian continued, "Stepping into the Immortal Realm is fraught with endless tribulations. Those endowed with high talent usually desire to cultivate multiple Immortal Daos before making their ultimate choice. "Those of ordinary talent rely on immense perseverance and determination to delve into a single Immortal Dao, pressing forward relentlessly! "Fellow Daoist Dengtian is a gifted genius who undoubtedly wishes to advance all three Immortal Daos in tandem. You have already forged foundations in the Mortal Immortal Dao and the immortal body; only the Physical Immortal Dao remains at the Sovereign Realm, yet to establish an Immortal Dao foundation. "Right now, Fellow Daoist ought to be searching for the essence blood of an Immortal Realm mighty figure or a divine beast rivaling an Immortal Realm mighty figure. Why, then, have you consistently sought immortal spirit items?" Lu Changsheng looked at Ancestor Qingtian and replied calmly, "Forging a foundation in the Physical Immortal Dao is difficult, and Lu is currently seeking a solution. As for immortal spirit items, if I can find them, they will lend me aid and grant an opportunity to bring my immortal body to perfection. If so, what harm is there in stepping into the Immortal Realm by relying on an immortal body?" Lu Changsheng concealed nothing. Since Ancestor Qingtian could see through his foundation at a glance, hiding it served no purpose. Ancestor Qingtian would find out sooner or later anyway. "An immortal spirit item... The old man happens to have one right here!" Suddenly, Ancestor Qingtian spoke slowly. "Hmm?" "The City Lord has an immortal spirit item?" Surprise surfaced on Lu Changsheng's face. Ancestor Qingtian would not joke about such a matter. The other party clearly knew Lu Changsheng was searching for immortal spirit items. Thus, he most likely truly possessed one. However, why would he reveal news of an immortal spirit item for no reason? Lu Changsheng harbored a vague guess. Narrowing his eyes slightly, he asked calmly, "May I ask what the City Lord wishes Lu to do?" Ancestor Qingtian had specifically summoned Lu Changsheng. He had even volunteered the news of possessing an immortal spirit item. Was the purpose not to have him perform a task? Lu Changsheng naturally understood this. "Speaking with a clever person truly saves effort." Ancestor Qingtian sighed softly and said slowly, "To attain the Immortal Realm, there are four Immortal Daos in total. Besides the three Immortal Daos Fellow Daoist Dengtian cultivates, there is also the Loose Immortal Dao. "The Loose Immortal Dao is divided into many branches. After all, all Immortal Daos lead to the same destination; in the end, they all aim to attain the Immortal Realm. "The old man cultivates the Tribulation Immortal Dao. The so-called Tribulation Immortal Dao is divided into heavenly tribulation, slaughter tribulation, and heart tribulation. As long as one can survive these three tribulations, one can attain the Immortal Realm." Lu Changsheng's gaze sharpened slightly. The Tribulation Immortal Dao? This was the first time he had heard of it. Surviving three tribulations to attain the Immortal Realm. Such an Immortal Dao was truly bizarre. However, this belonged to a branch of the Loose Immortal Dao. The Loose Immortal Dao comprised all kinds of weird and eccentric cultivation methods; as long as different paths led to the same goal and allowed one to attain the Immortal Realm, there was no issue. Although he did not know where Ancestor Qingtian had obtained the heritage of the Tribulation Immortal Dao, Ancestor Qingtian had undoubtedly traveled very far down this path. "So the City Lord has sought Lu out to assist in surviving a tribulation?" Lu Changsheng asked. He had vaguely guessed Ancestor Qingtian's purpose. "Correct. After all these years of cultivation, the old man is finally ready to take the first step and attempt to survive the heavenly tribulation first! "This heavenly tribulation consists of nine tiers in total. The first three tiers correspond to the top-tier Ancestor Realm level. As long as Fellow Daoist Dengtian agrees to aid the old man in weathering the first three tiers of the heavenly tribulation, the old man will naturally bestow the immortal spirit item upon you. What do you think?" A strange glint flashed in Lu Changsheng's eyes. Assisting Ancestor Qingtian in undergoing a tribulation? This was truly unheard of. "Since the first three tiers of the heavenly tribulation correspond to the top-tier Ancestor Realm level, the City Lord should be able to pass them easily on your own. Why seek Lu out?" Lu Changsheng asked. "The heavenly tribulation consists of nine tiers in total and must be overcome in one continuous push. If the old man expends power to overcome the first three tiers, it will deplete my own reserves, making the subsequent six tiers immensely difficult. "To survive the heavenly tribulation, every possible method must be exhausted. Even if it grants only a tiny sliver of hope, it is well worth the cost." Ancestor Qingtian's answer caused Lu Changsheng to nod inwardly. This explanation was quite reasonable. "However, why does the City Lord not look for another supreme Ancestor? A supreme Ancestor should be able to easily overcome the first three tiers, shouldn't they?" Lu Changsheng thought of another question. "Other supreme Ancestors cannot intervene. Otherwise, the heavenly tribulation's power will scale up to their corresponding level. In other words, if two supreme Ancestors are involved, the tribulation's power will escalate to the level of two supreme Ancestors. After the first three tiers, the fourth tier would still retain the might of two supreme Ancestors—how would the old man survive it then? "However, if it is merely a top-tier Ancestor, the heavenly tribulation will not strengthen at all." Lu Changsheng understood. Ancestor Qingtian's goal was solely to survive the heavenly tribulation. He was exhausting every method to increase his chances. Thus, finding a top-tier Ancestor to bear the first three tiers of the heavenly tribulation on his behalf was indeed an excellent approach. Lu Changsheng did not inquire further. He pondered. Evidently, this matter was not something to decide on so hastily. The crux was: how could Lu Changsheng verify that Ancestor Qingtian was telling the truth? What if the first three tiers were terrifyingly powerful, putting Lu Changsheng himself in danger? That question was paramount. "City Lord, it is not that Lu doubts your words, but rather..." Lu Changsheng shook his head. "In truth, the Tribulation Immortal Dao is widely known, and many cultivators practice it. "The first three tiers of the Tribulation Immortal Dao's heavenly tribulation are all at the top-tier Ancestor Realm level. "Fellow Daoist Dengtian may ask around and inquire about this news everywhere. "Once you have investigated thoroughly, you can give the old man your reply. "Furthermore, Fellow Daoist Dengtian can examine this immortal spirit item first." With that, Ancestor Qingtian waved his hand. An immortal spirit divine item appeared before Lu Changsheng. "Hmm?" "This immortal spirit divine item..." Lu Changsheng was visibly moved. This was a genuine immortal spirit divine item! Its immortal spirit qi was extraordinarily dense. With the Path to Ascending Heaven now severed, the immortal spirit items handed down from the Heaven Realm diminished by one with each use. For Lu Changsheng to encounter one was a rare stroke of fortune. If he missed this opportunity, finding another immortal spirit item would likely prove exceedingly difficult. No one could guarantee whether a next one even existed. "Very well. Lu will make inquiries regarding the Tribulation Immortal Dao first. "I will definitely reply to the City Lord within three months," Lu Changsheng said slowly after pondering for a moment. "Good, three months it is!" Ancestor Qingtian nodded. Lu Changsheng then took his leave and departed the City Lord's estate. "A three-month deadline..." Lu Changsheng returned to his immortal cave. Three months was neither particularly long nor short. In the City in the Sky, as long as one was willing to spend spirit crystals or even immortal crystals, there was no information one could not uncover. Lu Changsheng began to make inquiries. Furthermore, he gathered news concerning the "Tribulation Immortal Dao" from various factions and different angles. With this investigation, Lu Changsheng obtained a wealth of information. In particular, the "Tribulation Immortal Dao" was indeed widely known. Many people actually knew about it. Lu Changsheng inquired one by one, and the information he received was largely consistent. The Tribulation Immortal Dao was indeed a branch of the Loose Immortal Dao. Within the Loose Immortal Dao, all manner of bizarre cultivation systems sprouted endlessly. Yet the Tribulation Immortal Dao was different. It was considered a relatively "reliable" Immortal Dao. In cultivating the Tribulation Immortal Dao, the most vital aspect was overcoming the three tribulations: heavenly tribulation, slaughter tribulation, and heart tribulation. The order of the three tribulations was not fixed. One might face the heart tribulation first, or the slaughter tribulation might descend beforehand. The difficulty of the heart tribulation was linked to one's mind and heart. The slaughter tribulation was even harder. It was said that the slaughter tribulation was also known as a human tribulation; one would inexplicably encounter extremely perilous situations, sometimes virtually certain death. That was the slaughter tribulation. Most people fell during the slaughter tribulation. In contrast, the heavenly tribulation was triggered by the rules of the Boundary Sea. It could manifest as thunderbolts, or as wind, fire, water, and other forms of tribulation. The first three tiers of the heavenly tribulation, exactly as Ancestor Qingtian had stated, were indeed at the top-tier Ancestor Realm level. Yet that did not mean any top-tier Ancestor could withstand them. Most top-tier Ancestor experts could not hold out against them at all. Only figures who were considered invincible among top-tier Ancestors had a chance of enduring the three tiers of tribulation. The rest of the information was essentially identical to what Ancestor Qingtian had told him. "From the looks of it, Ancestor Qingtian was speaking the truth. "And I roughly understand why Ancestor Qingtian sought me out..." Lu Changsheng understood now. An existence invincible among top-tier Ancestors was not easy to find. Although Lu Changsheng had maintained a low profile in the City in the Sky lately, who among the Myriad Phenomena Chamber of Commerce and the Spirit Trapper Chamber of Commerce did not know how terrifying his strength was? And as the City Lord of the City in the Sky, how could Ancestor Qingtian fail to take note of Lu Changsheng? Thus, seeking him out followed naturally. For Ancestor Qingtian to survive the heavenly tribulation, he needed an expert like Lu Changsheng, who was practically invincible beneath the supreme Ancestor Realm. He would spare no expense, even if it meant parting with an immortal spirit item. Lu Changsheng felt his resolve wavering. In truth, agreeing to Ancestor Qingtian's request would undoubtedly entail danger. Yet Ancestor Qingtian simply offered too much. An immortal spirit item—who else could afford such generosity? Even other supreme Ancestors might not necessarily possess one. If he missed this chance, waiting for another would likely be exceedingly difficult. Although Lu Changsheng had largely made up his mind, he still decided to wait a little longer. In any case, he had three months. Waiting a bit more, gathering more information, and considering things thoroughly would do no harm. Prudence, after all, was never a mistake. Thus, Lu Changsheng continued to wait. He even left the City in the Sky, traveling about to gather intelligence. Finally, the three-month period came to an end. Lu Changsheng returned to the City in the Sky. Having returned, he now had confidence in his heart. Therefore, Lu Changsheng went immediately to the City Lord's estate. In accordance with their agreement, Lu Changsheng gave Ancestor Qingtian his answer. "City Lord, as for assisting you through the three tiers of the heavenly tribulation, Lu agrees! "However, Lu also has a condition: this immortal spirit item must be placed in escrow with the Spirit Trapper Chamber of Commerce. Once Lu survives the first three tiers of the heavenly tribulation, I can retrieve the item directly from the chamber." This was Lu Changsheng's condition! It was not that he distrusted Ancestor Qingtian, but merely to set his mind at ease. After all, even if Lu Changsheng survived the first three tiers, six more tiers awaited Ancestor Qingtian. What if Ancestor Qingtian failed to survive and perished? Wouldn't Lu Changsheng have labored in vain? Thus, Lu Changsheng had to guarantee that once he weathered the three tiers of the heavenly tribulation, he would definitely receive the immortal spirit item. "Is that the only condition? No matter, the old man agrees." Ancestor Qingtian agreed immediately without hesitation. "May I ask the Ancestor, when will the tribulation commence?" Lu Changsheng asked. "Undergoing the heavenly tribulation is no minor matter. At the slightest misstep, the old man will face eternal damnation, so I must proceed with utmost caution. "How about this: the old man will make further preparations, and we shall set the time for one year from now. "During this year, Fellow Daoist Dengtian can likewise make ample preparations." Lu Changsheng nodded. A year was actually quite generous. He had plenty of time to make thorough preparations!