Lu Changsheng's High-Profile Arrival! The Name of True Immortal Changsheng Causes a Sensation!

"Excellent!" "The Changsheng Dao Field, bearing the name 'Changsheng,' is destined to shake the Heaven Realm in the days to come!" Great Immortal Lu was the first to speak, showering it with boundless praise. He truly hoped Lu Changsheng's Dao field would remain aloof from worldly strife. That way, his Lu City would not be adversely affected. In fact, the greater the renown of Lu Changsheng's Dao field grew in the future, the more it would bolster Lu City. Under such circumstances, why wouldn't he welcome it? The other True Immortals breathed sighs of relief as well. Their interests were closely tied to Lu City. The more prosperous Lu City was, the greater their gains. Now that Lu Changsheng's Dao field would not compete with Lu City for business, what else was there to say? Naturally, they gave their wholehearted approval! In that moment, any lingering reservations vanished, and a harmonious atmosphere filled the grand hall. Lu Changsheng looked at the immortals gathered before him without saying another word. He had already stated what needed to be said; there was no reason to elaborate further. One after another, the True Immortals presented congratulatory gifts. These offerings were far from ordinary—they were remarkably valuable, proving that they genuinely wished to forge ties with Lu Changsheng. After all, who would want to offend a True Immortal who possessed a Dao field, had no conflicting interests, and held boundless prospects? "Thank you, fellow Daoists, for your generosity." Lu Changsheng stood on no ceremony, accepting every gift offered by the True Immortals. Soon after, Great Immortal Lu and the others took their leave of the Dao field. Lu Changsheng summoned Qi Guangmao and his son. "The Qi clan's business in Lu City may continue as before, completely undisturbed." Qi Guangmao's eyes lit up. Knowing this was the fruit of Lu Changsheng's conversation with Great Immortal Lu, he was overjoyed. His earlier anxiety over Lu Changsheng establishing a Dao field had stemmed from the fear that tensions would rise between Lu Changsheng and Great Immortal Lu, hurting the Qi clan's commerce in Lu City. Now it was clear his worries had been entirely unfounded; the Qi clan's enterprises would not suffer in the least. "Thank you, Patriarch!" Qi Guangmao bowed deeply in gratitude. "The Dao field has just been established, but much remains to be perfected," Lu Changsheng told him. "It requires a vast quantity of materials, and completing it is not the work of a single day. All of those resources must be provided by your Qi clan. I leave the task of completing the Dao field in the Qi clan's hands." "Rest assured, Patriarch! The Qi clan will spare no effort to perfect the Dao field!" Qi Guangmao answered with absolute conviction, giving his solemn word. Lu Changsheng nodded, and Qi Guangmao withdrew to make the arrangements. "A Dao field... From this day forth, the Changsheng Dao Field is my foundation..." A faint smile touched Lu Changsheng's lips as his thoughts turned to the Giant Axe Immortal. They had ascended to the Heaven Realm together. Previously, he had not attempted to search for him because he knew that even if he found him, he lacked the means to offer real support. But things were different now. If he could find the Giant Axe Immortal and bring him directly to this Dao field, he could provide him with cultivation resources and a stable sanctuary in which to practice. Of course, there was no need to rush. The Heaven Realm was vast, and tracking down the Giant Axe Immortal was not something that could be accomplished overnight. *** As time passed, news of the Changsheng Dao Field spread rapidly throughout Lu City. Great Immortal Lu made no effort to suppress the rumors. In fact, he quietly stoked the flames behind the scenes. He was on good terms with Lu Changsheng now, and since the Changsheng Dao Field posed no threat to Lu City, he was more than happy to do him a favor. Once the news circulated, it immediately caused a massive uproar. "What? The Qi clan's Patriarch, Lu Changsheng, has already established a Dao field?" "Indeed. It lies near the Blood Marsh Mountain Range and is named the Changsheng Dao Field." "How long has Patriarch Lu been an immortal? How could he possibly establish his own Dao field already?" "I heard True Immortal Lu did far more than merely establish a Dao field. His Dao field incorporates three Dao fruits!" "Three Dao fruits? Impossible! Even the peerless geniuses nurtured by great immortal sects can hardly condense three Dao fruits. Brilliant though True Immortal Lu may be, I don't believe he could have formed three Dao fruits..." "Believe it or not, the news has swept through all of Lu City. Someone even sought confirmation from one of Lu City's True Immortals, and that True Immortal didn't deny it—tacitly confirming the rumor!" "A True Immortal tacitly confirmed it..." In an instant, all of Lu City was thoroughly shaken. Three Dao fruits! Even ordinary mortals understood what three Dao fruits signified. They had never even heard of anyone condensing three Dao fruits, let alone witnessed it with their own eyes. Yet Lu Changsheng had achieved it without relying on the backing of any faction. Even his ascension to True Immortal had been won by fighting tooth and nail in the Blood Marsh Mountain Range to seize an immortal vein for himself. It was simply too incredible, defying all imagination. Some enterprising individuals immediately rushed toward the Changsheng Dao Field, hoping to verify the rumors firsthand. When they arrived, they did indeed behold the Changsheng Dao Field. Many sought to join, but the Dao field remained temporarily closed to outsiders. Lu Changsheng was in no hurry to recruit disciples, especially while the grounds were still incomplete. Nevertheless, the fact remained that the Changsheng Dao Field was truly established, situated right between Lu City and the Blood Marsh Mountain Range. Before long, the name "True Immortal Changsheng" reverberated across the lands surrounding Lu City. *** As the Changsheng Dao Field underwent continuous development, members of the Qi clan entered one after another, and endless streams of supplies slowly poured into its grounds. Naturally, Lu Changsheng paid no attention to such trivial matters, leaving them entirely to the Qi clan. Within the Dao field, Lu Changsheng devoted his time to refining crystal stones, one after another. From beginning to end, he was clear that establishing a Dao field was never his ultimate goal. It was merely a milestone, and a relatively modest one at that. Now that the Dao field was established, it was time to refocus on cultivation. His goal, of course, was to become a Heavenly Immortal! To become a Heavenly Immortal, one's physical body had to possess the immortal characteristic. While Lu Changsheng had been away in the Tianyuan Ancient Immortal Battlefield and the Blood Marsh Mountain Range, the Qi clan had not slacked off, gathering crystal stones according to his instructions. He now possessed a substantial supply and refined them without pause. One month, two months, three months... In the blink of an eye, a year passed. Lu Changsheng truly experienced how time slipped away unnoticed during cultivation. In the Heaven Realm, an immortal entering seclusion for decades or centuries was as fleeting as a snap of the fingers, scarcely worth mentioning. Over the course of a year, Lu Changsheng refined virtually all the crystal stones to depletion. This included the crystals he had purchased by selling some of the damaged immortal treasures he had recovered from the Tianyuan Ancient Immortal Battlefield. Every single one had been consumed. Lu Changsheng focused his gaze and brought up his status panel: Host: Lu Changsheng Comprehension: 26,080,000 (Peerless Through the Ages) Mortal Dao Fruit: 5% (Illusory Realm Divine Ability) Myriad Spirits Dao Fruit: 42% (Devour Spirit Divine Ability) Flesh Dao Fruit: 6% (Mighty Power Divine Ability) Physical immortal characteristic: 2% Divine Eye of Annihilation: True Immortal level Slaughter Dao: Ninth Turn Comprehension Deduction: Can consume large amounts of comprehension to deduce On the panel, his physical immortal characteristic had advanced. However, it had only risen by one percent, reaching two percent. A full year, an astronomical sum of crystal stones consumed, and the progress had advanced by merely one percent. This showed just how arduous it was to bestow the immortal characteristic upon a mortal body. In truth, such progress was already remarkably swift. If he maintained this pace, wouldn't he achieve physical immortality in a mere hundred years, thereby ascending to Heavenly Immortal? A measly hundred years! Even the most outstanding prodigies of major immortal sects could never hope to become Heavenly Immortals within a century. Lu Changsheng had a lifespan of one epoch—roughly one hundred and twenty thousand years. To achieve the Heavenly Immortal realm in a mere century was extraordinarily rapid, and he was quite satisfied with it. Moreover, once his Dao field was fully established and began generating greater revenue, allowing for larger purchases of crystal stones, his pace might quicken further. With his crystal stones depleted, remaining in the secret chamber served no purpose. Furthermore, prolonged stillness stirred a desire for movement; he had been secluded in the Dao field for a long time. Perfecting the grounds was not a task finished in short order; at the Qi clan's pace, it would likely take many years. Presently, the Dao field was guarded by a primeval immortal beast and the immortal treasure Dragon-Suppressing Pillar. Impregnable as a fortress of iron, it was completely secure and did not require Lu Changsheng's true body to oversee it. Leaving behind an Ancestor Realm flesh avatar would be more than enough to control the domain; even a Heavenly Immortal would find it impossible to breach. Lu Changsheng summoned Qi Guangmao and his son to inquire about the Qi clan's business. Qi Guangmao reported that the Qi clan's commercial ventures were expanding steadily. Thanks to the amicable ties between the Changsheng Dao Field and Lu City, their operations in Lu City had suffered no interference whatsoever. In fact, with the tacit approval of the City Lord's Manor, they had grown rapidly. Other factions, eager to show respect to the Changsheng Dao Field, had also offered ample assistance. The Qi clan's enterprise was now among the largest in Lu City, easily ranking within the top five even if it was not the very highest. Lu Changsheng nodded. The flourishing of the Qi clan's business was directly advantageous to him. He issued further instructions, telling Qi Guangmao to ramp up the acquisition of crystal stones, as the yield from their crystal mine alone fell far short of satisfying his cultivation needs. *Buzz.* Right then, Lu Changsheng's message transmission stone vibrated. Only a handful of people possessed the means to contact Lu Changsheng through his transmission stone: Qi Guangmao and his son, the Shuize Immortal, Great Immortal Lu, and a few others. The message had come from Great Immortal Lu. "Fellow Daoist Lu, a matter of great importance has arisen. I must invite you to Lu City for a discussion." Great Immortal Lu's transmission surprised Lu Changsheng. Great Immortal Lu seeking him out? That was rare indeed. What could he possibly want? With that in mind, Lu Changsheng said to Qi Guangmao and his son, "I am making a trip to Lu City." He then departed from the Changsheng Dao Field and flew toward Lu City. Before long, Lu Changsheng arrived. Stepping into Lu City this time felt entirely different from before; there was a palpable sense of how much had changed. The moment he crossed the perimeter, he felt a suppressing force—the suppression of Great Immortal Lu's Dao field! In the past, Lu Changsheng had not paid much attention to it, nor felt anything amiss. But now that he possessed a Dao field of his own, feeling this suppression from another's domain was distinctly uncomfortable. No wonder immortals who established Dao fields rarely ventured into the domains of others; the sensation was inherently unpleasant. Great Immortal Lu had undoubtedly felt the same reluctance to enter the Changsheng Dao Field. Even so, Lu Changsheng had no fear that Great Immortal Lu would make a move against him. Dao field or not, if Lu Changsheng chose to leave, Great Immortal Lu's domain could never hold him back. On this point, Lu Changsheng remained supremely confident. His arrival quickly drew the attention of onlookers in Lu City. "Is that... True Immortal Lu of the Changsheng Dao Field?" "True Immortal Changsheng! Has he returned to Lu City?" "True Immortal Changsheng once hailed from Lu City, yet now he has established a Dao field of his own. I hear the Changsheng Dao Field is even larger than Lu City, with boundless prospects." "Not only that, the Changsheng Dao Field is even guarded by a primeval immortal beast..." Countless eyes locked onto Lu Changsheng. He had become the topic on everyone's lips of late. Furthermore, having once been the revered 'Patriarch Lu' of the Qi clan, he was already well known in Lu City, and many recognized him on sight. The moment Lu Changsheng entered the city, Great Immortal Lu became aware of his presence. After all, this was Great Immortal Lu's Dao field; any disturbance within its bounds was clear to him. Consequently, Great Immortal Lu stepped out personally to welcome him. This sight astonished the onlookers even more. Seeing the profound respect Great Immortal Lu displayed, everyone realized the immense stature True Immortal Changsheng now held. He was entirely different from who he had been before! "Fellow Daoist Lu, please." Great Immortal Lu greeted him in person, according Lu Changsheng the utmost face. Lu Changsheng did not feign modesty and walked into the grand hall alongside Great Immortal Lu. Only the two of them occupied the vast chamber. Though the hall was not an inherently private location, this was Great Immortal Lu's Dao field, where every breath of air fell under his absolute control. Forget an empty hall—even amidst a bustling sea of people, if Great Immortal Lu did not wish others to hear, not a whisper of his voice would escape, let alone allow anyone to spy on them. "What is the matter that Great Immortal wished to discuss with me?" Lu Changsheng asked directly. Great Immortal Lu smiled faintly. "I took the liberty of inviting you here because of a specific matter. Have you heard of Chiyue City, Fellow Daoist?" Lu Changsheng pondered for a moment before nodding. "Of course. Great Immortal Chiyue is an ancient immortal who has survived two physical tribulations, commanding immense prestige and renown among many True Immortals." Lu Changsheng had indeed heard of him. Great Immortal Chiyue was practically a living legend. "Could it be that you sought me out because of Great Immortal Chiyue?" Lu Changsheng asked. "Indeed, it concerns Great Immortal Chiyue." "Great Immortal Chiyue has weathered two physical tribulations, but the time for his third has arrived. He is on the verge of facing it, yet he knows in his heart that surviving this time will be exceedingly difficult." "Great Immortal Chiyue founded the Chiyue City Dao field with his own hands. If he fails this tribulation and falls, his Dao field will collapse. Without a Dao field, how could Chiyue City possibly survive?" "Therefore, Great Immortal Chiyue has widely invited numerous immortals to witness his tribulation. If he fails to survive, he will entrust Chiyue City to someone beforehand." "He has invited many immortals, most of whom are Great Immortals. I harbor certain ambitions toward Chiyue City, but relying on my strength alone, I fear I cannot swallow it whole. That is why I wish to join forces with you, Fellow Daoist Lu. If the two of us unite, Great Immortal Chiyue is far more likely to give us serious consideration." Great Immortal Lu spoke with complete frankness, holding back virtually nothing. In matters like this, mutual transparency was paramount; the slightest deception would make cooperation impossible. Great Immortal Lu made no attempt to conceal his ambition for Chiyue City. Perhaps he also wished to uncover how Great Immortal Chiyue had managed to survive two physical tribulations. After all, Great Immortal Lu would eventually face tribulations of his own and lacked the confidence to survive the next one, which was why he had set his sights on Chiyue City. Lu Changsheng felt a stir of interest as well. Chiyue City—a fully developed Dao field. Moreover, it belonged to a figure who had survived two physical tribulations. Just how profound were its accumulated wealth and foundation? It was difficult to fathom. As for Great Immortal Chiyue's intention to entrust his city to another, Lu Changsheng found it entirely reasonable. Having built the Chiyue City Dao field, Great Immortal Chiyue naturally had kin and companions there. After spending countless years alongside them, he had deep emotional ties. Even in the face of death, he could not leave them without protection. If left to fend for themselves, they would almost certainly perish, as countless eyes were coveting Chiyue City. Entrusting the city to other powerful immortals before his demise in exchange for the safety of his family and friends was the wisest course. Thus, under the guise of inviting immortals to observe his tribulation, Great Immortal Chiyue was in truth seeking a worthy successor. Everyone wanted a bite of such a lucrative prize, and Lu Changsheng was no exception. He was currently troubled by his lack of crystal stones; how long would it take if he relied solely on the Qi clan's slow accumulation? But now, an opportunity had presented itself. "Very well," Lu Changsheng said. "However, if we truly secure Great Immortal Chiyue's trust, how shall Chiyue City be divided?" Naturally, Lu Changsheng wanted to settle the terms in advance. Otherwise, would he and Great Immortal Lu not end up clashing in the end? That was entirely unnecessary. Establishing a clear agreement beforehand made everything simple. Thus, the two began negotiating how to divide Chiyue City. A consensus was quickly reached, as their objectives did not conflict. Great Immortal Lu sought the secret of surviving physical tribulations, whereas Lu Changsheng sought the material wealth of Chiyue City. With different desires, finding common ground was easy. However, this was merely an agreement between the two of them. If they failed to earn Great Immortal Chiyue's favor and secure the stewardship of Chiyue City, all their talk of division would be nothing more than a joke. "Fellow Daoist Lu, what Great Immortal Chiyue seeks above all is to ensure Chiyue City's continued safety," Great Immortal Lu said gravely, emphasizing each word. "Therefore, strength is paramount. Great Immortal Chiyue does not have the stature to summon Heavenly Immortals; those he invited are essentially all True Immortals. To win his favor, we must display undeniable strength. Consequently, our arrival in Chiyue City cannot be understated. In particular, I intend to make a grand show of the fact that you condensed three Dao fruits. With the news of your three Dao fruits, the odds of Great Immortal Chiyue choosing us will rise dramatically." Realization dawned on Lu Changsheng. This was the true reason Great Immortal Lu had invited him to join forces: to borrow his momentum! He wanted to leverage Lu Changsheng's reputation. After all, a True Immortal who had condensed three Dao fruits and established a Dao field possessed talent that surpassed even the geniuses of major immortal sects. When entrusting his legacy, Great Immortal Chiyue would consider current strength, but potential was equally vital. If someone held genuine promise of becoming a Heavenly Immortal, the choice would be obvious. As long as Lu Changsheng went to Chiyue City, Great Immortal Chiyue would undoubtedly give them serious consideration. That was Great Immortal Lu's true goal; otherwise, even if he allied with other Great Immortals, there was no guarantee Chiyue City would be handed to him. Understanding Great Immortal Lu's motive, Lu Changsheng did not mind. Any partnership required mutual benefit. He was willing to cooperate with Great Immortal Lu partly because Great Immortal Lu had brought him the news, and partly because Great Immortal Lu was a formidable Great Immortal with whom he had an established foundation of trust. Had Lu Changsheng gone alone, he was not yet a Great Immortal, and Great Immortal Chiyue would likely doubt his raw strength. Working together was the optimal choice for both. "Very well. When do we set out?" Lu Changsheng asked. "The sooner, the better! Great Immortal Chiyue does not have much time left." Lu Changsheng considered for a moment, then replied, "My Dao field is already properly arranged; there is nothing left to attend to." "Good. We depart in two hours!" Great Immortal Lu acted decisively. Two hours later, the two departed Lu City together, flying toward Chiyue City. *** Chiyue City was currently teeming with True Immortals. Nearly everyone in the city knew Great Immortal Chiyue's time was drawing near, forcing him to face his third physical tribulation. Yet surviving even a single physical tribulation was a stroke of fortune, let alone two. Each tribulation grew exponentially more perilous than the last; surviving a third was virtually impossible. Great Immortal Chiyue was already making preparations for his demise, which was why he had invited numerous True Immortals to bear witness. Many renowned True Immortals had arrived in Chiyue City one after another. "Look! Isn't that Great Immortal Wushan? He survived one physical tribulation and is said to possess a profound foundation, with high hopes of weathering a second!" "There's also Great Immortal Wulei! He is even more extraordinary, having just survived two physical tribulations. His strength is terrifying!" "And True Immortal Fengyun! Though not a Great Immortal, his foundation is said to run exceptionally deep, and his talent is astonishing. He holds a sliver of hope of attaining the Heavenly Immortal realm!" "A Heavenly Immortal... Lifespan equal to the heavens, physical body immortal..." Many sighed in admiration. In a short span, a multitude of powerful True Immortals had converged on Chiyue City. Yet none of these True Immortals acted arrogantly. On the contrary, each carried themselves with restraint, appearing humble and gentle. For one, this was Chiyue City—Great Immortal Chiyue's Dao field. Under the suppression of his domain, none dared step out of line. Moreover, they wanted to leave a favorable impression on Great Immortal Chiyue. If they acted overbearing and tyrannical, how could Great Immortal Chiyue, mindful of his kin and friends, ever entrust the city to them? Just then, however, two figures appeared above Chiyue City without the slightest pretense of modesty. They hovered brazenly in the sky, not even bothering to rein in their auras. "Who dares to be so insolent? Flying brazenly right above Chiyue City?" "Indeed! Even Great Immortals are humble and discreet—who has the audacity to act so rashly?" "Of those two True Immortals, one appears to be a Great Immortal. But the other hasn't even reached that rank—how dare he make such a show?" "Wait... That is the master of Lu City, Great Immortal Lu! As for the True Immortal beside him, his face is unfamiliar." "The True Immortal beside Great Immortal Lu... I think I've heard of him. The recently renowned True Immortal Changsheng..." "What? He's True Immortal Changsheng?" In an instant, the entire city of Chiyue erupted into an uproar.