The Tribulation Arrives; Lu Changsheng Weathers It Alone!

The three stepped onto the arena together. Moreover, unlike before, Ancestor Qingtian was personally "supervising" this time, watching the match from the sidelines! Three top-tier Ancestors stood upon the stage. "Kill!" Without wasting words, Ancestor Baishan struck immediately. He hurled a fist forward. Behind him, peak after peak surged into view, connecting heaven and earth in an unbroken range. From the sheer momentum of this fist alone, it felt as though hundreds and thousands of mountain peaks were bearing down, majestic in presence and peerless in might. A punch like this was likely beyond the defense of most top-tier Ancestors. Ancestor Qianxing was not to be outdone, either. He reached out toward the void and made a grasping motion. "Star Plucking." Ancestor Qianxing's grasp seemed as though it would pluck the stars straight from the sky. A sensation akin to Mount Tai crushing down from above welled up in Lu Changsheng's heart. Danger! A sharp premonition of peril lingered in his mind. Lu Changsheng narrowed his eyes slightly, sweeping his gaze across the two top-tier Ancestors before him. They were indeed formidable figures among the top-tier Ancestor Realm—well worthy of the steep price Ancestor Qingtian had paid to enlist them. Had it been before, when Lu Changsheng only possessed the Slaughter Dao, he would likely have been roughly on par with the two. Even if he were stronger, it would only have been by a limited margin. Defeating or even slaying them would have exceeded his reach. Of course, that was without deploying the underwater manor. Yet in a sparring match like this, Lu Changsheng naturally could not make use of it. "Slaughter Dao, Fourth Turn!" Without the slightest hesitation, Lu Changsheng directly unleashed the Slaughter Dao. A sky-blanketing killing intent descended. The Fourth Turn of the Slaughter Dao locked onto both of them in an instant. Even Ancestor Qianxing and Ancestor Baishan could not help their hearts clenching upon being targeted by Lu Changsheng's Slaughter Dao. It felt as though they were being glared at by a ferocious beast back when they were still weak—an extraordinarily perilous sensation. Rumble! Lu Changsheng's Fourth Turn Slaughter Dao collided violently with the attacks of Ancestor Baishan and Ancestor Qianxing. It was as if a hundred mountains were truly rolling down to crush him, and as if a real star had plummeted from the heavens, smashing straight toward Lu Changsheng. Of course, Lu Changsheng's Fourth Turn Slaughter Dao also plunged Ancestor Baishan and Ancestor Qianxing into boundless killing intent, forcing both to struggle desperately against that terrifying malice. Had it been before, this clash might have ended in a stalemate. Yet Lu Changsheng was no longer what he once was. A single collision; one breath passed. Lu Changsheng reached up and swiped across the center of his forehead. Hum! Immediately, an eye miraculously appeared between Lu Changsheng's brows. The moment this eye emerged, Ancestor Baishan and Ancestor Qianxing were shaken to their cores. "Is that... a divine eye?" "Rumor has it that the Divine Eye race bears a divine eye between their brows. Once a divine eye is born, they possess the might of the top-tier Ancestor Realm." "Furthermore, divine eyes possess endless wondrous uses and shifting variations, with many serving vastly different functions. Just how did Ancestor Dengtian condense a divine eye? Could he also possess the bloodline of the Divine Eye race?" Both of their hearts sank. Neither of them had imagined Lu Changsheng would possess a divine eye as well. In truth, the two sides were currently locked in a stalemate. Though only a single breath had elapsed, it was indeed a deadlock where neither could overcome the other. Yet with the emergence of the divine eye between Lu Changsheng's brows, the balance shattered instantly. "Light of Annihilation!" Lu Changsheng's voice echoed across the arena. Swish! In the next instant, the divine eye between his brows snapped wide open. A brilliant beam of light erupted from the divine eye. Carrying terrifying annihilation might, it shot toward Ancestor Baishan and Ancestor Qianxing. Pfft! Ancestor Baishan and Ancestor Qianxing could hold out no longer. Be it the mountain peaks or the stars, both proved completely fragile at this moment. Under the Light of Annihilation, all were obliterated into dust. The Light of Annihilation even pierced through most of their bodies. Had Lu Changsheng not held back at the final moment, sparing the two top-tier Ancestors' bodies from complete destruction, they would already be dead. And the time taken was a mere two breaths! "We lost..." "Thank you, Fellow Daoist Dengtian, for showing mercy." Ancestor Baishan and Ancestor Qianxing remained in shocked disbelief. Their faces were ashen, and they appeared utterly crestfallen. Yet both knew full well: they had just lost, and it was a total defeat. Two breaths! In merely two breaths, before even the third arrived, they had suffered complete defeat. The Fourth Turn of the Slaughter Dao, paired with the Annihilation Divine Eye—these two supreme methods actually belonged to a single individual, who was already a top-tier Ancestor. How could anyone fight against that? The two even began to wonder whether Lu Changsheng's present strength could already contend with a supreme Ancestor. "I am indebted to both fellow daoists for yielding the match!" Lu Changsheng concealed his divine eye and stepped down from the arena. "Magnificent!" Ancestor Qingtian smiled. He had witnessed the entire battle and seen it with absolute clarity: Lu Changsheng alone was indeed far beyond Ancestor Baishan and Ancestor Qianxing. Had this been a battle of life and death, Baishan and Qianxing would already be dead. "City Lord, may Lu now face the first three tiers of the heavenly tribulation?" Lu Changsheng asked. "Naturally. As for the first three tiers of the heavenly tribulation, I shall trouble Fellow Daoist Dengtian," Ancestor Qingtian made his decision on the spot. If Lu Changsheng truly could bear three tiers of tribulation all by himself, it would undoubtedly be the best possible outcome for Ancestor Qingtian. Previously, Ancestor Qingtian had simply wanted greater certainty and complete security because he had lacked a clear understanding of Lu Changsheng's strength. Now that he had seen what Lu Changsheng was capable of, what reason did he have to hesitate? "Fellow Daoist Dengtian, rest for a while first. In two shichen, the tribulation shall officially begin," Ancestor Qingtian said in a deep voice. "Very well." Lu Changsheng nodded and immediately sat cross-legged to rest. In truth, Lu Changsheng had no real need to rest; his previous fight had lasted only two breaths, barely expending any energy. Resting now was merely to review his gains and losses from the bout. The one who truly needed time was Ancestor Qingtian. Ancestor Qingtian needed time to prepare so he could "summon down" the heavenly tribulation. A heavenly tribulation had to be summoned down by the supreme Ancestor themselves. If a supreme Ancestor lacked soaring ambition and had no desire to step into the Immortal Realm, they could choose never to summon the tribulation down. However, a supreme Ancestor was still an Ancestor, and their lifespan remained bounded by the Ancestor Realm. Once the limit of their lifespan arrived, an Ancestor had to die as well. Only by entering the Immortal Realm could one truly attain boundless longevity. Of course, the Immortal Realm had its own troubles—for instance, the Five Decays of Heaven and Man. Even immortals could perish. Yet that was a matter for the Immortal Realm; in theory, mighty figures of the Immortal Realm possessed endless lifespans. Thus, any Ancestor harboring even a shred of ambition to advance would attempt to summon the heavenly tribulation and make a push no matter what. However, unlike Ancestors nearing the end of their days, Ancestor Qingtian still had plenty of lifespan left; he was unburdened by the threat of impending demise. Ancestor Qingtian was an Ancestor who possessed genuine ambition. He actively sought to take a step further and ascend to the Immortal Realm. Moreover, over all these years, Ancestor Qingtian had continually prepared to undergo the heavenly tribulation. It could be said his preparations were thorough, and he had confidence in himself. Yet no matter how long one prepared, whether one could actually survive still depended on how things unfolded. Time trickled by. No one disturbed the several Ancestors in the hall. Roughly two shichen later, Lu Changsheng opened his eyes. The very instant he opened his eyes, Ancestor Qingtian opened his as well. "Let us go. Time to face the tribulation!" Ancestor Qingtian's voice was calm and remarkably unconstrained. Ancestor Qingtian had long prepared the tribulation site: a vast open ground within the City Lord's Estate. No one was permitted near the perimeter. Furthermore, he had ordered the other Ancestors of the City Lord's Estate: even when the heavenly tribulation struck, they had to maintain control and bar anyone from approaching. Anyone who drew near was to be slain without mercy! Thus, on the enormous open ground, only the four of them—Lu Changsheng and the others—were present, leaving it feeling exceptionally desolate. Normally, one went to the Boundary Sea to face tribulations. Yet the City in the Sky was not a world; it was situated directly within the Boundary Sea. Moreover, the City in the Sky was itself a treasure—immensely resilient and unafraid of damage. As for whether the City in the Sky could be used to preserve one's life at a critical moment, Lu Changsheng was unsure. Yet Lu Changsheng surmised that Ancestor Qingtian likely had such a notion. When even Lu Changsheng planned to use his underwater manor for survival at a crucial juncture, how could Ancestor Qingtian fail to conceive of a similar fallback? Besides, the City in the Sky was presumably an immortal treasure as well, capable of resisting heavenly tribulations. However, if the tribulation were interrupted, Ancestor Qingtian's efforts would fall short on the verge of success. Worse, a shadow would be cast deep within his heart. Thereafter, to say nothing of heavenly tribulations, overcoming the heart tribulation would become an impossibility. Therefore, if one wished to cross the tribulation, one had to achieve success in a single continuous surge. Once one failed, entering the Immortal Realm in the future became nearly impossible. Huu... A faint breeze seemed to stir. Ancestor Qingtian looked up at the sky. His eyes were profoundly deep, yet utterly resolute. "Let us begin. Success or failure, it all comes down to today. Fellow Daoist Dengtian, it begins with you." Lu Changsheng nodded and walked over near Ancestor Qingtian. Boom! In the next moment, the aura around Ancestor Qingtian erupted, climbing steadily higher. It immediately reached the level of a supreme Ancestor, yet it kept ascending still, as if seeking to shatter all shackles and surge toward a critical threshold—even breaking past it. This was what was known as "summoning the tribulation." "So this is a supreme Ancestor..." Lu Changsheng gazed at Ancestor Qingtian, feeling his aura. Powerful! Truly powerful! This aura swept across the heavens and earth, so overwhelming it felt suffocating. Earlier, Lu Changsheng had wondered whether his overall strength could already clash with a supreme Ancestor. Yet now, feeling Ancestor Qingtian's aura, he finally understood: he was still far from it! Of course, Ancestor Qingtian was no ordinary supreme Ancestor. Anyone who possessed the resolve to actively undergo heavenly tribulation was bound to possess immense confidence in their own strength. Even so, at this moment, Ancestor Qingtian's aura continued to climb, seeming on the verge of reaching a threshold and breaking past it. This made him vastly stronger than Lu Changsheng. If even his aura was like this, what of his true power? Ancestor Qingtian's strength was even greater than Lu Changsheng had imagined! As for "summoning the tribulation," it meant driving one's aura higher to break through that critical threshold. Once that happened, the rules of the Boundary Sea would take notice and send down the heavenly tribulation. It seemed as though every "mighty figure of the Immortal Realm" was fundamentally rejected by heaven and earth—or rather, no immortal was tolerated by the Boundary Sea. The instant any inkling of the "Immortal Realm" appeared—that is, the moment the critical threshold was breached—the world would unleash a heavenly tribulation to halt the cultivator from advancing. Rumble! No dark clouds gathered in the void, yet thunder still roared. This thunder did not originate within the City in the Sky; it came directly from the Boundary Sea itself. How could there be thunderclouds in the Boundary Sea? There was only one explanation: this thunder was actually the manifestation of the Boundary Sea's rules. "It is here!" Ancestor Qingtian's voice reached Lu Changsheng's ears. Even without the reminder, Lu Changsheng could already feel the heavenly tribulation. This time, the first tier of the heavenly tribulation was a lightning tribulation. This came as no surprise to Lu Changsheng; in fact, he felt quite fortunate. Lu Changsheng had specifically analyzed lightning tribulation before, and had even succeeded. Lu Changsheng looked up toward the void and saw the lightning tribulation: a dazzling white light descending. Its speed was blinding, leaving no room to evade. Of course, one could not evade it anyway. If one dodged, the tribulation would not strike, and would only build into an even more horrifying tribulation later. Therefore, a heavenly tribulation had to be met head-on. "Come. The power of lightning tribulation was analyzed long ago. Facing a true lightning tribulation now will only help my physical body advance further!" A faint smile even touched the corners of Lu Changsheng's mouth, as if welcoming the lightning tribulation. This sight left onlookers dumbfounded and thoroughly shaken. "What is Ancestor Dengtian doing? When facing a lightning tribulation, one must strike to weaken its might! Why hasn't he made a single move?" "Indeed, he remains completely motionless. From the look of it, he seems to be welcoming the lightning! Don't tell me he intends to rely solely on his physical body to take on the lightning tribulation?" "Face a lightning tribulation with the flesh alone? Even cultivators treading the Physical Immortal Dao wouldn't dare claim they could withstand a lightning tribulation with their bare flesh! He's completely mad..." At this moment, Ancestor Baishan and Ancestor Qianxing looked at Lu Changsheng as if staring at a madman. They had been thoroughly convinced by their earlier defeat, yet inwardly, they had still harbored a sliver of wishful thinking: had they known Lu Changsheng's methods beforehand and been aware of his divine eye, they might have avoided it and found an opportunity to turn the tables. Now, however, such thoughts vanished entirely. When Lu Changsheng dared to meet a lightning tribulation with his bare flesh, how could they dare provoke such a madman? They dared not cross him! Only the supreme Ancestor, Ancestor Qingtian, gazed at Lu Changsheng with utter gravity. He knew Lu Changsheng was not insane. For him to confront the lightning tribulation with his bare body meant only one thing: Lu Changsheng was confident he could endure it. Yet withstanding a lightning tribulation with bare flesh? This was practically unheard of. Even supreme Ancestors could not withstand that, let alone a top-tier Ancestor! Regardless, the lightning had already crashed down, completely engulfing Lu Changsheng's body. Boom! Lightning flashed brilliantly; thunder roared in waves. When the thunderbolt descended and submerged his frame, Lu Changsheng felt his mind buzzing violently, going blank for an instant. This was the power of rules hailing from the Boundary Sea—or rather, a "heavenly punishment" belonging to the Boundary Sea, a method of chastisement. Once the lightning invaded his body, it raged with frenzied destruction and annihilation. Lu Changsheng had long since completed his analysis of this aspect. Fortunately, because he had analyzed it, his physical body was already familiar with the power of lightning tribulation. It was merely that the volume of tribulation power this time was immense, and his body could not completely adapt all at once. Yet his flesh had already begun absorbing the lightning tribulation's might, and his physical strength, which had previously plateaued, began to rise again at a very slow pace. Though slow, it was undeniably rising. Lu Changsheng's body was like a block of pig iron. Originally hammered many times, it had become refined iron. Yet that was not enough; it had not yet become steel. As the saying went, steel was forged through a hundred temperings; it required hammer blow after hammer blow. Even after reaching the limit, it had to be hammered again—like compressing, compressing, and compressing once more. Even at the limit, it could still be compressed further. The tribulation power within Tribulation Mountain was insufficient to help Lu Changsheng compress and temper his body any further. That did not matter; he could rely on genuine heavenly tribulation power to forge and compress his flesh instead. This step had proven correct. Lu Changsheng could clearly sense his physical body advancing another step. At his level, even the slightest increment in physical strength translated into a profound foundation. The more it rose, the deeper his physical foundation became. Once he stepped onto the Physical Immortal Dao, the strength of his body would likely be inconceivable. Naturally, this was also a stroke of fortune and timing. It just so happened that a supreme Ancestor like Ancestor Qingtian was undergoing a heavenly tribulation; otherwise, Lu Changsheng's physical body could never have made this advance. However, the prerequisite was that he had to survive it. Sizzle! Electric arcs crackled. Lu Changsheng's flesh was constantly being annihilated: ten percent, twenty percent, thirty percent... Even though his body annihilated at a rapid pace, it was indeed being destroyed. Yet his flesh was immensely powerful; losing several tenths was no issue at all. After a mere three breaths, up to sixty percent of Lu Changsheng's physical body had been annihilated! Yet that was the extent of it. The power of the first tier's lightning tribulation was exhausted. Lu Changsheng's body regenerated immediately, returning to pristine condition in the blink of an eye. "How is that possible? He... he withstood it?" "That was a lightning tribulation! A heavenly lightning tribulation! Even a supreme Ancestor wouldn't dare take it head-on with their bare flesh. How did Ancestor Dengtian dare? And he actually survived it..." "Unbelievable, truly unbelievable..." Ancestor Baishan and Ancestor Qianxing were shaken to their core. The lightning dissipated. Fully restored, Lu Changsheng looked toward Ancestor Qingtian and the others. He could see the stunned expressions on Ancestor Baishan's and Ancestor Qianxing's faces, yet he said nothing, because this was merely the beginning. Lu Changsheng took a moment to inspect his physical body. It had grown nearly ten percent stronger! One had to realize that his body was already unimaginably formidable. A single tier of lightning tribulation had enhanced his body by ten percent? This was truly an unexpected boon! It seemed his previous decision had been entirely correct. If utilized properly, a heavenly tribulation was actually a great opportunity. Of course, this also required prior analysis. Without the analysis ability of the Mortal Immortal Dao, what good would it have done for Lu Changsheng even if he had experienced the lightning tribulation's power in advance? Unable to analyze it, even knowing it was tribulation lightning, he would never have dared face it with bare flesh; his body would most likely have been reduced to ash. Only after thoroughly analyzing it and knowing the lightning tribulation power inside and out did he dare confront it with his body. Facts proved Lu Changsheng was right. The analysis capability of the Mortal Immortal Dao was truly miraculous. Once analyzed, the lightning tribulation power essentially could not harm him. Instead, it bolstered his flesh, elevating his physical foundation to greater heights! "Splendid! Surviving the first tier of the heavenly tribulation with such ease, the second tier will surely pose no threat to Fellow Daoist Dengtian either!" The most delighted was naturally Ancestor Qingtian. He could not help showing his joy. It seemed Lu Changsheng truly had hope of weathering three tiers of tribulation all on his own. However, after the first tier of lightning fell, the heavenly tribulation did not pause; the second tier descended swiftly. Boom! A cluster of fire clouds descended. This second tier was a fire tribulation! The fire tribulation blazed furiously, as if intent on incinerating Lu Changsheng to cinders. The fire tribulation differed from the lightning tribulation. Under the scorching burn of the fire tribulation, Lu Changsheng's body endured immense pressure from all directions. His flesh was rapidly reduced to ash: ten percent, thirty percent, fifty percent, seventy percent... In the end, seventy percent of Lu Changsheng's body burned to cinders. However, once it reached seventy percent, his body held the line. Furthermore, his newly regrown flesh also analyzed the fire tribulation power, rendering his body even sturdier. Faintly, his physical strength continued to advance. Though it did not gain a full ten percent this time, the improvement in his flesh was visible to the naked eye. One breath, two breaths, three breaths... This fire tribulation persisted for three breaths. In the end, Lu Changsheng endured it as well, and his physical body rose to a higher plane. Lu Changsheng even found himself looking forward to the third tier of tribulation with greater eagerness. Would this third tier bring him any surprises? He was actually anticipating a pleasant surprise. After all, after this occasion, it might be the last time Lu Changsheng encountered a heavenly tribulation. To encounter a heavenly tribulation and temper his body with its power was exceedingly difficult—something that could be stumbled upon only by chance, never sought at will. Yet, as Lu Changsheng raised his head, no third tier of tribulation seemed to descend from the void. "No more tribulation?" Lu Changsheng furrowed his brows. Something felt amiss. "Hm? What is this..." Lu Changsheng suddenly felt a chill run through his entire body. Whoosh... A gust of wind blew past from somewhere unseen. As the icy wind swept by, it seemed to pierce straight into the marrow of his bones. It was nothing short of a bone-eroding gale. Under its blast, Lu Changsheng's flesh began to break down. In an instant of sudden realization, a thought flashed across Lu Changsheng's mind. "Is this the third tier of tribulation, the wind tribulation?" Lu Changsheng muttered under his breath. He understood now: this was indeed the third tier. It was just that this wind tribulation power stirred from within the void, appearing out of nowhere and seeming utterly ordinary and unremarkable, which was why he had not noticed it at first. Consequently, he had nearly fallen prey to it. Fortunately, Lu Changsheng reacted promptly, realizing immediately that the wind tribulation had arrived. His formidable physical body played its part at this crucial moment. Moreover, when the wind tribulation power descended, Lu Changsheng had already analyzed it beforehand. Lu Changsheng's body was even deliberately "devouring" the wind tribulation power. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; under no circumstances could he squander this tribulation power. As for the ravages inflicted on his flesh by the wind tribulation, that was hardly worth mentioning. As long as his body was not completely destroyed and annihilated in a single instant, there would be no problem at all. At most, it merely meant regenerating a few more times. One breath, two breaths, three breaths... After another three breaths, Lu Changsheng came to a stop, because the wind had ceased. Three tiers of heavenly tribulation had passed; his task was complete. Yet, having weathered these three tiers, Lu Changsheng felt as though he had not had his fill. The supposedly terrifying power of the heavenly tribulation—was this all it amounted to? Of course, Lu Changsheng knew he had held an unfair advantage. Had he not obtained Tribulation Mountain and analyzed the tribulation power in advance, how could he have passed through it so effortlessly? Regardless, the first three tiers were over; what came next had nothing to do with Lu Changsheng. After all, the fourth tier of tribulation would unconditionally reach the level of a supreme Ancestor. Ancestor Qingtian would have to face it himself! "Fellow Daoist Dengtian, your task is done. Three tiers of heavenly tribulation have been crossed; this old man is most satisfied. Step back now. It is my turn... In the end, one must face the heavenly tribulation oneself!" Ancestor Qingtian slowly rose, treading the air step by step into the void, confronting the unfathomable tribulation power head-on! In any case, Lu Changsheng helping Ancestor Qingtian survive the first three tiers was already the limit. Starting from the fourth tier, Ancestor Qingtian had to bear it entirely alone; no one could assist him. "City Lord, then Lu takes his leave." With that, Lu Changsheng lingered no longer and quickly drew far away from Ancestor Qingtian. If he did not put distance between them, he would be targeted by the heavenly tribulation. When the fourth tier descended, it would inevitably engulf him as well. Lu Changsheng had no desire to share the terrifying fourth tier with Ancestor Qingtian. "Congratulations to Fellow Daoist Dengtian for successfully weathering three tiers of heavenly tribulation." Ancestor Baishan and Ancestor Qianxing looked at Lu Changsheng with complex expressions. Even so, they still offered their congratulations. As those three tiers of tribulation fell, the two top-tier Ancestors had also been gauging their might. They suddenly had a realization: had the two of them faced it together, the outcome would likely have been catastrophic. They most likely could not have withstood three tiers of tribulation. Which meant if they had truly stepped up to face them, they would likely have died! Fortunately, Lu Changsheng had borne the first three tiers alone. The mere thought in retrospect filled them with lingering dread. They also felt immensely lucky; without Lu Changsheng, having accepted Ancestor Qingtian's benefits, they would have had no choice but to risk their lives. In the end, even putting their lives on the line would probably not have been enough to withstand three tiers. Lu Changsheng merely nodded, saying nothing. His decision to face the tribulation alone was certainly not to rescue Ancestor Baishan and Ancestor Qianxing; it was simply because it was beneficial to himself. Lu Changsheng did not leave immediately. He was waiting, or rather, observing. Heavenly tribulations were rare occurrences that could only be met by chance. Lu Changsheng also wished to see just how terrifying the fourth tier of tribulation truly was. Rumble! At last, the fourth tier of heavenly tribulation arrived. This time, it was once again a lightning tribulation. However, compared to the previous lightning tribulation, this was a colossal thunderbolt—several times larger than the earlier lightning tribulation. A massive pillar of light pierced the void and crashed down, striking Ancestor Qingtian's body violently. Unlike Lu Changsheng, Ancestor Qingtian had long prepared his defenses, bolstered further by defensive treasures. When the lightning struck Ancestor Qingtian, it merely caused his frame to shudder slightly before returning to normal. The fourth tier of tribulation had been weathered. Yet Lu Changsheng keenly noticed that this bolt had likely taken a heavy toll on Ancestor Qingtian; it was not as effortless as it appeared on the surface. Regardless, Ancestor Qingtian had endured it in the end. Ahead lay the fifth, sixth, seventh, and all the way to the ninth tribulation. Lu Changsheng had no desire to watch further. He had already formed a plan long ago. Now, while Ancestor Qingtian was occupied with his tribulation, he could head straight to the Spirit Trapper Chamber of Commerce and retrieve the immortal spirit item Ancestor Qingtian had left there. This was also the agreement reached between Lu Changsheng and Ancestor Qingtian back then. Lu Changsheng did not want to dally. What if Ancestor Qingtian went back on his word after surviving the tribulation? After all, Ancestor Qingtian was a supreme Ancestor. Pinning one's hopes on Ancestor Qingtian honoring his promise or relying on his benevolence was sheer folly. Now that Ancestor Qingtian's hands were tied, Lu Changsheng could claim the immortal spirit item without bearing the slightest risk! Whoosh! In the next moment, Lu Changsheng departed the City Lord's Estate. On the perimeter, there were still several Ancestors of the City Lord's Estate. Seeing Lu Changsheng emerge, some even moved to stop him. "Scram!" Lu Changsheng gave a cold snort as his aura as a top-tier Ancestor swept outward. Even though they were Ancestors, their hearts sank, feeling as though they were about to suffocate. Thus, they dared not obstruct him further and allowed Lu Changsheng to leave the City Lord's Estate.