Lu Changsheng's heart jolted.
*The Illusory Realm!*
The name was utterly ordinary, hardly sounding like an earth-shattering divine ability. Yet once Lu Changsheng understood its true nature, even his normally unshakeable composure shattered.
True to its name, this Illusory Realm was an illusory world corresponding to the real world.
In the real world, there were wind, fire, thunder, lightning, flora, trees, time, and space.
The Illusory Realm was different.
It contained nothing at all.
It was the pure concept of "nothingness."
Thus, a newly formed Illusory Realm was practically useless. It could neither attack an enemy nor aid in cultivation.
Yet the Illusory Realm could be filled.
Moreover, it was filled according to the cultivator's own comprehension of heaven, earth, and external creation. For example, if a cultivator comprehended lightning, they could fill the Illusory Realm with lightning. When that happened, lightning would exist within the Illusory Realm. If they comprehended rivers and lakes, then rivers and lakes would appear within it.
Simply put, the Illusory Realm was like a blank sheet of paper, allowing the cultivator to "paint" upon it whatever their comprehension encompassed. Whatever was painted would exist within the Illusory Realm.
As for its application, it was equally straightforward.
The Illusory Realm was illusory and could not physically interfere with reality, yet it could be perceived by consciousness. Once cast over a sentient being, their consciousness would be trapped inside. Only by shattering the Illusory Realm could they break free.
Naturally, the cruder and simpler the Illusory Realm was, the less formidable it would be. If Lu Changsheng were to carelessly fill it with things he had not even comprehended himself, they would be as fragile as paper-mâché—mere self-deception and utterly useless.
Furthermore, the Illusory Realm did not serve solely for offense, defense, and trapping foes; it could also assist in cultivation. For instance, once the Illusory Realm gradually matured, immersing his consciousness within it would be equivalent to entering a simulated real world. Whatever he wished to cultivate, he could first simulate within the Illusory Realm. The more complete the realm, the more realistic the simulation.
Moreover, from the nebulous void of intuition, Lu Changsheng had gleaned a sliver of profound insight:
If the Illusory Realm were made truly complete, identical to a real world, then it might very well transform into an actual world.
Turning illusion into reality.
When that time came, just how terrifying would this divine ability be?
Bearing an entire world within oneself...
Lu Changsheng shook his head. That was far too distant for him. At present, his cultivation of the Illusory Realm had not even begun, let alone reached its ultimate culmination.
Still, this undoubtedly showed the boundless potential of the Illusory Realm.
From the three divine abilities contained within his three Dao Fruits alone, one could discern the varying potential of the three Immortal Daos.
Without question, the Mortal Immortal Dao possessed truly infinite potential—surpassing the wildest imagination of ordinary cultivators!
"Phew..."
Lu Changsheng exhaled slowly.
He noticed that after unleashing the divine abilities, the glow of all three Dao Fruits had dimmed somewhat.
Lu Changsheng had already known why this happened.
The divine abilities within a Dao Fruit were bestowed by heaven. Activating one placed a burden upon the Dao Fruit. If used too frequently, it could even cause the Dao Fruit to collapse. Generally, a divine ability could only be unleashed about a dozen times before reaching its limit.
Naturally, as one's cultivation grew and their Dao Fruit elevated, the number of times a divine ability could be cast would increase, though not by much. After all, as the Dao Fruit advanced, the might of the divine ability escalated in tandem.
Consequently, under ordinary circumstances, immortals rarely unleashed their Dao Fruit divine abilities. Once an immortal resorted to their Dao Fruit divine abilities, it meant they were fighting with their lives on the line.
Because of this, an immortal's conventional methods were of paramount importance as well.
Lu Changsheng probed his condition slightly. His Slaughter Dao, Annihilation Divine Eye, Heaven-Overturning Seal, and other arts could no longer keep pace with his heightened cultivation. They needed to be refined and optimized to serve as his conventional methods.
Optimizing them wouldn't be difficult. With his current cultivation, the power of these conventional methods could be drastically amplified, rendering them formidable even among True Immortals.
However, Lu Changsheng did not linger in the Blood Marsh Mountain Range. His breakthrough had generated immense commotion, making this no place to remain for long.
*Whoosh.*
Lu Changsheng instantly transformed into a streak of flowing light, shooting out of the Blood Marsh Mountain Range.
***
Lu City, the Qi clan.
The Qi clan's businesses had been thriving, and the family's fortunes had visibly improved.
Qi Guangmao knew full well, as did all members of the Qi clan, upon whom all of this depended.
It was none other than the "Ancestor Lu" consecrated by the Qi clan.
Yet as time went on—especially as more than three years slipped by—people gradually noticed something amiss.
Ancestor Lu of the Qi clan seemed to have stopped showing himself.
Not only did he never make an appearance, but there was not even a whisper of news regarding him.
For a time, various factions probed from every angle, yet the Qi clan gave no response.
Inevitably, speculation arose in many minds.
Could it be that Ancestor Lu had departed from the Qi clan?
If that were truly the case, it would be a catastrophic blow to the Qi clan. Having expanded so aggressively, the moment they lost Ancestor Lu's protection, the Qi clan would become a piece of prime meat in the eyes of Lu City's major factions, liable to be torn to shreds at any moment.
On this day, Qi Yutang reported the clan's current situation to Qi Guangmao.
"Father, a few days ago, the Chen clan halted business cooperation with us," Qi Yutang said, his tone heavy. "Their excuse was that they cannot supply that much merchandise and told us to wait while they find a way to allocate goods."
"Is that so?" Qi Guangmao shook his head. "If the Ancestor does not return, the Chen clan won't be the first, and they certainly won't be the last."
His voice was remarkably calm.
This was hardly the first time such a thing had happened. Over the past few months, the Qi clan's original business partners had cut ties one after another, offering all manner of bizarre excuses.
Qi Yutang ground his teeth and said through clenched jaws, "Hmph! Aren't they just kicking us while we're down? Once the Ancestor returns, every single one of them will come scrambling back to work with us!"
Qi Guangmao did not lose his temper this time.
Instead, he fell silent.
Three years.
More than three years had passed since Lu Changsheng's departure.
Yet there had not been the slightest word from him.
Qi Guangmao now had to confront a very real dilemma:
What if Lu Changsheng never returned?
What would become of the Qi clan?
Would they be knocked back to where they started?
No—it would likely be far worse than starting over. Back in Zhang City, the Qi clan had at least been able to disperse their wealth to preserve the family line and relocate elsewhere. But where could they relocate now? Before they even reached their destination, the Qi clan would likely be wiped out.
Qi Guangmao had thought through every possibility and realized... there was no way out.
Indeed, the Qi clan had no recourse.
They did not possess even a single Ancestor Realm expert.
If Lu Changsheng failed to return and fell in the Blood Marsh Mountain Range, it would spell total annihilation for the Qi clan!
"If only we had a single Ancestor Realm expert, how could our Qi clan ever be reduced to this?"
Qi Guangmao shook his head. "Yutang, select some of the clan's finest young talents in the coming days. We must preserve some sparks of hope for the Qi clan..."
Qi Guangmao's words made Qi Yutang's eyes widen. "Father, has it really come to that?"
Qi Yutang had never imagined his father was preparing for the worst-case scenario, already setting aside seeds of the clan's continuation. In his view, business had merely taken a downturn. Even if they stopped doing business altogether, the Qi clan wouldn't starve. How could it possibly be a matter of life and death?
Qi Guangmao did not explain.
Although Qi Yutang had gained much experience over these years, there were certain realities one could not truly comprehend without having lived through them. Forget the Qi clan—even other families, even immortal families, could be extinguished overnight. What more could be said for the Qi clan?
Qi Yutang grit his teeth. He could only obey the order and make the arrangements. From his father's words, he faintly understood that the Qi clan had once again arrived at a critical juncture of life and death, where not the slightest carelessness could be permitted.
Time flew by, and several more months passed.
The Qi clan's circumstances went from bad to worse. With each passing day, their situation grew direr. The longer time dragged on, the more certain other factions became that Lu Changsheng was no longer backing the Qi clan.
At first, they had only tested the waters or suspended business cooperation under various pretexts, not daring to go too far. But now, things were different. Those factions had employed every manner of scheme, and Lu Changsheng had still failed to show his face. That was telling enough—Lu Changsheng was definitely no longer around.
Consequently, the various factions were now practically moving in broad daylight to carve up the Qi clan.
At this moment, Qi Guangmao tossed out a piece of news: he announced that Ancestor Lu of the Qi clan had ventured into the Blood Marsh Mountain Range in search of an immortal vein to achieve immortality, and would return to Lu City in the near future.
This news sent shockwaves through every quarter.
"What? Ancestor Lu went to the Blood Marsh Mountain Range to seek an immortal vein and break through?"
"This news was released voluntarily by the Qi clan. Could they be trying to deceive us to stall for time?"
"Given the Qi clan's current state, it makes sense that they'd stall. But what good will that do? Stalling for a day won't stop them from being carved up. After all, the Qi clan doesn't even have a single Ancestor Realm expert. How could they possibly survive in Lu City for long?"
"They may well be stalling, but Ancestor Lu going to the Blood Marsh Mountain Range to break through could also be true. If he really went there to break through, three years doesn't prove anything yet. After all, traveling from Lu City to the Blood Marsh Mountain Range takes three years for an Ancestor Realm cultivator even with the aid of an immortal treasure."
"Still, once you enter a place like the Blood Marsh Mountain Range, coming out alive is another matter entirely. Even True Immortals can perish there. Among those who enter the Blood Marsh Mountain Range to fight over immortal veins and break through to the Immortal Realm, how many actually succeed?"
"Ancestor Lu most likely won't ever return..."
Many believed that Lu Changsheng would find it exceedingly difficult to return. As for breaking through to become an immortal? While technically possible, the chances were negligible. After all, of all the Ancestor Realm experts who ventured into the Blood Marsh Mountain Range seeking a breakthrough, those who successfully attained the True Immortal Realm and emerged safely were barely one in ten thousand!
How could the Qi clan's Ancestor Lu possibly pull it off?
Although opinions varied, some factions remained skeptical and even redoubled their pressure on the Qi clan. Yet others chose to adopt a wait-and-see attitude.
These factions had their own codes of conduct. They were exceptionally cautious and would never leap into the fray while the situation remained murky. After all, they had existed for a very long time. What difference would swallowing the Qi clan make? Missing out on a piece of the Qi clan wouldn't hurt them, so they might as well wait quietly.
What if Lu Changsheng really did return? What if he had even achieved immortality?
Better safe than sorry. While the Blood Marsh Mountain Range was fraught with peril, it had also birthed many miracles.
Qi Guangmao was currently facing an agonizing choice.
Qi Yushu bit her lip, her face pale, while Qi Yutang was flushed with indignation and reluctance.
Just moments ago, the Chen clan had come to propose a marriage.
The ninth son of the Chen Clan Head intended to take Qi Yushu as his wife.
Had it been an ordinary marriage, that would have been fine; for the Qi clan, a marriage alliance was a viable option. But the crucial issue lay in the Chen clan's terms: Qi Yushu had to bring at least one-third of the Qi clan's assets as her dowry. In exchange, the Chen clan agreed to take in several outstanding youths of the Qi clan under the guise of Qi Yushu's "entourage," granting them the Chen clan's protection.
After all, the Chen clan possessed a supreme Ancestor Realm expert!
Yet how was this a marriage alliance? It was blatant, predatory extortion.
"Father, we cannot agree to the Chen clan's terms," Qi Yutang said through gritted teeth, seething with hatred. "If we agree, our Qi clan is truly finished! Even if they agree to shelter our people, once they enter the Chen clan, they will have a myriad of ways to absorb them completely until they become part of the Chen clan!"
"And what if we don't agree?" Qi Guangmao replied somberly. "What I asked you to do earlier was merely one preparation. If even the Qi clan's seeds of continuation are destroyed, then we truly are finished. If they go to the Chen clan, there is at least a sliver of hope..."
Such things had indeed happened in the past. There had been disciples of destroyed clans who endured humiliation, biding their time for a millennium, ultimately attaining the True Immortal Realm and rebuilding their clans. But how high was the likelihood of that? In the entire Heaven Realm, one could barely find a handful of examples.
Once those major factions carved up the Qi clan, they would do everything in their power to weed out the roots. In the Heaven Realm, there were plenty of ways to locate every single descendant of the Qi bloodline; eradicating them entirely was far too easy.
"Father, if the Ancestor were still here, he would never allow our Qi clan to suffer such humiliation..." Qi Yushu said bitterly.
"Indeed. If the Ancestor were still here... The problem is, he has most likely met with disaster..."
As Qi Guangmao finished speaking, a suffocating silence settled over the room. The root of everything lay in Ancestor Lu's departure.
"What's this? Judging by those gloomy expressions, has the Qi clan run into trouble?"
Right then, a familiar voice drifted into their ears.
*Swish.*
Hearing that voice, Qi Guangmao, Qi Yutang, and Qi Yushu bolted to their feet in unison, their eyes turning in shock and delight toward the figure standing outside the door.
Ancestor Lu!
Ancestor Lu had actually returned?
Moreover, he appeared completely unscathed.
That was the Blood Marsh Mountain Range—truly unbelievable! Being able to retreat from the Blood Marsh Mountain Range in one piece was already an achievement worthy of boasting.
"Ancestor, is it really you?"
Qi Yutang trembled with excitement, his face flushed red.
Elation! An unprecedented elation!
Back when Lu Changsheng was present, Qi Yutang had not appreciated it as deeply. But once Lu Changsheng was gone, life had become unimaginably difficult for the Qi clan. It had felt like plunging from the mountain peak straight into an abyss. The entire Qi clan had been brought low into the dust, yet others still ground their heels into them, unwilling to stop until they were completely crushed.
That feeling had made Qi Yutang yearn intensely for the days when Lu Changsheng was around.
And now, Lu Changsheng had returned.
The Qi clan had their Ancestor once more!
"Indeed, it is I," Lu Changsheng said calmly.
He stepped into the room, naturally took a seat, and swept his gaze across Qi Guangmao and the other two.
"Go on, tell me. What has happened?"
Although Lu Changsheng hadn't gone out of his way to inquire, he had come directly to the Qi clan upon returning to Lu City, only to find the three of them cloistered in the room discussing something in such a heavy atmosphere. Any fool could tell that something was wrong.
Qi Guangmao said with profound emotion, "Ancestor, it is wonderful that you have returned safely. We won't go to the Blood Marsh Mountain Range anymore. Perhaps you might consider going to the City Lord's Manor and serving under Great Immortal Lu. That would also ensure your safety..."
Qi Guangmao was truly terrified now. He would rather Lu Changsheng join Great Immortal Lu's banner; at least that would guarantee Lu Changsheng remained in Lu City and wouldn't perish mysteriously. For the Qi clan, that was the way to maximize their interests.
"First tell me about your situation," Lu Changsheng asked calmly. "What trouble has the Qi clan encountered?"
At this, Qi Yutang could no longer contain himself and spoke up, "Ancestor, you have no idea. During the time you were away, our Qi clan's situation became perilous in the extreme. Just a few days ago, the Chen clan was pressing us step by step..."
Qi Yutang recounted everything the Qi clan had experienced during this period from beginning to end. He did not embellish in the slightest, merely stating the plain facts.
Lu Changsheng narrowed his eyes slightly.
In truth, he had anticipated that the Qi clan would encounter difficulties. The longer he was gone, the greater their troubles would become. Yet Lu City had its rules; those established by Great Immortal Lu were such that no faction dared openly disobey them. Even under such conditions, the Qi clan had barely lasted over three years. It wasn't that the other factions had pushed too aggressively, but that the Qi clan's own strength was simply too feeble.
However, now that he had returned, Lu Changsheng had no intention of swallowing insults in silence.
He had already attained immortality.
It was time to see just how much weight he carried as a "True Immortal."
"I shall pay a visit to the Chen clan."
With that, Lu Changsheng headed straight toward the Chen clan.
"Ancestor..."
Qi Guangmao's expression changed slightly. He had just been thinking of advising Lu Changsheng to plan carefully, yet the Ancestor had already set off for the Chen clan! In Lu City, Great Immortal Lu forbade anyone from fighting privately. If Lu Changsheng violated this rule, the consequences would be dire.
"Quick, catch up and persuade the Ancestor to return!" Qi Guangmao immediately ordered.
"Wait, we haven't even asked the Ancestor what gains he made in the Blood Marsh Mountain Range," Qi Yutang suddenly spoke up.
This was a tactful phrasing; what he really wanted to ask was whether Lu Changsheng had broken through to become an immortal. But that question was somewhat awkward to pose. Lu Changsheng had returned so quietly without alerting anyone, keeping an exceedingly low profile. If he had truly become an immortal, would he be this understated?
Qi Guangmao narrowed his eyes and shook his head. "Do not ask. If the Ancestor wishes to tell us, he naturally will. Besides, regardless of whether the Ancestor broke through, he is still our Qi clan's Ancestor. As long as the Ancestor remains with the Qi clan for a single day, our clan can flourish. Whether he is in the Immortal Realm or not makes little difference."
Qi Guangmao said as much, but could it really make little difference?
The difference was vast beyond measure.
Even so, Qi Guangmao knew very well in his heart that braving the Blood Marsh Mountain Range was an ordeal. Lu Changsheng retreating in the face of difficulty was a good thing; it was far better than dying there. Thus, Qi Guangmao had refrained from touching upon that sensitive topic. In due time, they would find out naturally. Attaining immortality was not so easily accomplished.
Qi Yutang nodded thoughtfully. With that, the three Qi clan members swiftly hurried out. Whatever happened, they had to persuade the Ancestor to turn back.
*Whoosh.*
Lu Changsheng had already arrived at the Chen clan and revealed himself directly in the airspace above their estate.
He naturally knew the rules of Lu City; even immortals were not permitted to act violently on their own. However, there were countless ways to exert dominance through sheer momentum without directly lifting a finger.
Just like now.
Having arrived above the Chen clan, Lu Changsheng did nothing other than fully unleash the aura of his body.
*Boom!*
A terrifying True Immortal aura surged outward in all directions, majestic and boundless, weighing down upon the heads of the Chen clan like Mount Tai.
In an instant, an uproar broke out across the city!
"The Immortal Realm! That is an Immortal Realm mighty figure! Which True Immortal is that?"
"That direction... it looks like the Chen clan..."
"The Chen clan has no immortals. Is this True Immortal targeting the Chen clan?"
"How did the Chen clan offend a True Immortal? Moreover, this True Immortal looks unfamiliar; he doesn't seem to belong to Lu City..."
Many people across Lu City immediately turned their gazes toward the Chen clan. Naturally, they also saw the figure hovering above the estate. The aura radiating from him belonged unmistakably to a genuine Immortal Realm mighty figure!
Furthermore, releasing his True Immortal aura in such a manner made it plain that he was displeased with the Chen clan—or rather, deliberately targeting them.
The Chen clan was deeply entrenched in Lu City. The family had once produced an Immortal Realm mighty figure, though that immortal had later perished during the Five Decays of Heaven and Man. Even without a True Immortal presiding over them, the Chen clan had consistently produced supreme Ancestor Realm experts across generations, sometimes more than one at a time. A new True Immortal could emerge from their ranks at any moment. As a result, the Chen clan's influence in Lu City had barely waned; if anything, it had grown even more solid.
Yet now that they had offended a True Immortal, everyone knew the Chen clan was in for hard times ahead.
Lu City's law enforcement squad also sensed Lu Changsheng's aura. However, True Immortals enjoyed a degree of deference. As long as a True Immortal did not violate Lu City's rules and refrained from initiating direct combat, the law enforcement squad would turn a blind eye. No one was willing to antagonize a True Immortal. Even in the Heaven Realm, True Immortals stood high above the masses.
While onlookers were merely enjoying the spectacle, the Chen clan members were completely stunned.
The Chen clan was accustomed to looking down upon others. When had anyone ever dared step over their heads? Worse still, this was a True Immortal!
That near-tangible, terrifying pressure was aimed directly at them. Under this immense weight, their entire bodies groaned under the strain, making it difficult to even speak. Only the Ancestor Realm cultivators fared slightly better, though not by much.
"May I ask the Upper Immortal... in what manner has my Chen clan offended you?" a supreme Ancestor Realm expert of the Chen clan finally spoke up.
Lu Changsheng glanced at him.
A mere supreme Ancestor Realm cultivator. Forget the fact that Lu Changsheng was now an immortal; even when he had been a supreme Ancestor Realm expert himself, he wouldn't have paid him much heed.
"You do not know of me?" Lu Changsheng said. "If you do not know, how dare you pressure the Qi clan so?"
Lu Changsheng's words caused the Chen clan's supreme Ancestor Realm expert's heart to sink. As though realizing something, his expression changed drastically.
"Could you be..."
The supreme Ancestor Realm expert had already guessed.
"Indeed. This immortal is Lu Changsheng!"
*Boom!*
The moment Lu Changsheng's words fell, the minds of everyone in the Chen clan went completely blank.
The Ancestor Realm experts and the Chen clan's upper echelon, in particular, wore expressions of utter disbelief, as though unable to process reality.
*Lu Changsheng!*
If they remembered correctly, wasn't the Qi clan's "Ancestor Lu" named Lu Changsheng?
It was said that this Ancestor Lu had gone to the Blood Marsh Mountain Range to attempt a breakthrough to the Immortal Realm. Had he returned now—and even succeeded?
Yet this felt utterly surreal. Could one simply succeed in the Blood Marsh Mountain Range so casually?
This was a True Immortal!
The Chen clan had once produced a True Immortal before gradually declining. They lacked neither heritage nor geniuses, and their resources and connections were formidable within Lu City. Even so, the Chen clan had failed to produce another True Immortal after all these years, which spoke volumes about how extraordinarily difficult the feat was.
The more they understood the difficulty of attaining the True Immortal Realm, the more clearly the Chen clan comprehended the terrifying weight of a True Immortal.
Regardless of their heritage, resources, and connections, all of it was as flimsy as paper-mâché in the presence of a True Immortal, collapsing at the first touch.
At this thought, the Chen clan's supreme Ancestor Realm expert drew a deep breath. After exchanging glances with the other Ancestor Realm experts, he bowed respectfully to Lu Changsheng. "Upper Immortal Lu, our Chen clan has erred. Whatever orders the Upper Immortal decrees, my entire Chen clan will obey without complaint!"
The supreme Ancestor Realm expert's words were decisive and brooked no argument, making it clear that his mind was made up. Moreover, this was the collective decision of all the clan's Ancestor Realm elders.
There was not the slightest attempt to deflect blame, nor any verbal resistance.
They completely submitted themselves to his mercy.
Such a posture actually surprised Lu Changsheng somewhat. But on second thought, he understood.
A True Immortal was invincible!
Even if a True Immortal could not strike within Lu City, if the Chen clan truly dared oppose one, Lu Changsheng had ten thousand ways to tear their family apart.
This scene unfolded before the eyes of all onlookers.
The entire city fell into a collective uproar, their jaws dropping in shock.
The Chen clan was an ancient, exalted family of Lu City. And the result? That was it?
Lu Changsheng hadn't even lifted a finger, nor had he uttered a single word of threat. He had merely released his aura while standing quietly above the Chen clan's estate, and the Chen clan had bowed their heads, submitting to his mercy without daring to resist.
This caused many low-level cultivators to suddenly understand something.
*This is a True Immortal!*
*This is what it means to be an immortal!*
Once one stepped into immortality, they shed their mortality, forever separated from the mundane realm.
Beneath immortals, all were ants!
"A true man should be like this!" some low-level cultivators exclaimed, their eyes brimming with reverence and excitement. In this moment, their resolve to achieve immortality burned all the brighter!
In contrast to the shock of the outside world, the members of the Chen clan trembled in fear, awaiting Lu Changsheng's judgment. The longer Lu Changsheng remained silent, the more terrified they grew; after all, fear was born of the unknown.
After a long while, Lu Changsheng finally spoke.
"You demanded that the Qi clan provide at least one-third of their assets as a dowry. In that case, demanding that you apologize to the Qi clan with half of your Chen clan's assets shouldn't be an issue, correct?"
Lu Changsheng's voice echoed in the ears of everyone in the Chen clan.
"Half of our assets?"
Many Chen clan members felt their hearts skip a beat. The Ancestor Realm experts, in particular, felt a bitter pang in their chests.
Half of their assets!
That was the accumulation of countless years, now to be surrendered with both hands.
Yet did they dare refuse?
Thus, no matter how unwilling and bitter they felt inside, the Chen clan's supreme Ancestor Realm expert could only bow deeply. "We respectfully obey the Upper Immortal's command!"
Lu Changsheng said nothing more. He turned and departed, sending a single voice transmission to Qi Guangmao and his son, who stood frozen in shock among the crowd below:
"I leave the matters of the Chen clan to you. Dispatch our people to take over the Chen clan's assets as soon as possible."
With that, Lu Changsheng's figure vanished from sight.
"Father... the Chen clan... it was resolved just like that?"
Qi Yutang's chest heaved with surging emotion.
This was truly awe-inspiring.
A single sentence.
With just a single sentence from Lu Changsheng, the mighty Chen clan had bowed subserviently, yielding entirely to his will. How utterly exhilarating was this?
"This is a True Immortal!"
"And starting today, our Qi clan is no longer the same."
"We are a genuine True Immortal clan..."
Even the ever-composed Qi Guangmao could no longer contain the excitement within his heart, his joy spilling over into plain view.
Chapter 383