Lu Changsheng Recalls the Boundary Sea, Battling Thirteen Great Immortals Single-Handedly!

"They're here..." Inside the treasury of Chiyue City, Lu Changsheng suddenly raised his head and looked toward a certain direction in the void. Great Immortal Lu froze slightly. He understood immediately what Lu Changsheng meant. "Fellow Daoist Lu, are we truly going to fight them?" Great Immortal Lu still seemed hesitant even now. In truth, it was not mere hesitation—dread had taken root in his heart. Back when Great Immortal Chiyue was around, Great Immortal Lu had never felt this way. After all, if the sky collapsed, Great Immortal Chiyue would hold it up. Now, however, everything was different. Great Immortal Chiyue was dead and his Dao field was gone. Now, it was just the two of them facing more than a dozen—perhaps several dozen—immortals. How immense was that pressure? Lu Changsheng glanced at Great Immortal Lu, naturally grasping his thoughts. "We haven't finished moving the contents of the treasury yet." "Furthermore, what I need goes far beyond what is in this vault." "What I want is all of Chiyue City!" "According to our previous agreement, if Fellow Daoist Lu fears the outcome and wishes to withdraw now, you certainly may. But you must leave behind every treasure you've collected." Lu Changsheng did not bother sparing Great Immortal Lu's feelings. Wanting to back out at a time like this? Then he would take no treasures with him. Whether to stay or leave was entirely up to Great Immortal Lu. Great Immortal Lu's expression flickered uncertainly. In truth, his real purpose in coming to Chiyue City was to learn how Great Immortal Chiyue had survived his second physical tribulation. Yet he was thoroughly disappointed. There had been no secret technique, no special method, and no wondrous treasure. Great Immortal Chiyue had relied entirely on his own raw strength to barely withstand that second physical tribulation by sheer luck. To Great Immortal Lu, the treasures here were of little practical use. None of them could help him survive his second physical tribulation. With that thought, Great Immortal Lu made up his mind. "Fellow Daoist Lu, my apologies." "I can leave behind all the treasures I just gathered. But as for Chiyue City, I will not stay..." Having said that, Great Immortal Lu set down all the treasures without hesitation. He then charged out of the vault and flew swiftly away from Chiyue City. Lu Changsheng watched Great Immortal Lu depart with an utterly calm expression. This was entirely natural. Having failed to obtain what he sought, Great Immortal Lu naturally would not hold to their pledge. Still, this had been agreed upon beforehand. Since Great Immortal Lu had broken the agreement, he naturally received nothing. Now, all of Chiyue City belonged to Lu Changsheng alone. "Alone..." Lu Changsheng suddenly smiled. From the Boundary Sea all the way to the immortal realms, had he not always stood alone? This scene was all too familiar. Standing against the many, one against ten. It felt as though he had dreamed his way back to the Boundary Sea. Ever since arriving in the Heaven Realm, Lu Changsheng had not had a truly hearty, exhilarating battle. *Whoosh.* The next instant, Lu Changsheng took a step out of the treasury. *Rumble!* The sky above Chiyue City shook violently. The entire city seemed engulfed in a terrifying atmosphere. Everyone raised their heads, staring dumbly at the void above. Faint chain-like lines of light seemed to crisscross the sky, sealing off the entirety of Chiyue City. Countless people within Chiyue City desperately wished to flee. Unfortunately, beneath those chains, not a single soul could escape. Many in the city already knew of the Dao field's collapse. Yet before they could recover their senses or take action, Chiyue City had been locked down. Some could already faintly guess what was about to happen. Chiyue City had known peace for far too long—so long that no one believed danger would ever come. After all, with Great Immortal Chiyue standing guard, who would dare cause trouble in Chiyue City? Yet now, crisis had truly descended. "Thank goodness I was a step quicker. If the immortal arrays had sealed Chiyue City, even I wouldn't have escaped so easily..." Having already fled Chiyue City, Great Immortal Lu looked back and saw layer upon layer of immortal arrays sealing the city. It was not merely one immortal array, but many. Clearly, those immortals had come thoroughly prepared. The moment Chiyue Dao Field collapsed, they had immediately locked down the city with immortal arrays. Only because Great Immortal Lu had acted decisively had he managed to escape this ordeal. Lu Changsheng, however, was trapped inside. "A True Immortal—even one who has condensed three Dao fruits—is going to perish in Chiyue City today." "How exceedingly unwise..." Great Immortal Lu shook his head. Although the two of them had planned together beforehand, when the moment arrived and a path was clearly impossible, one had to cut one's losses. Lu Changsheng had clearly already obtained plenty of treasures, yet greed had clouded his judgment. He wanted all of Chiyue City, and as a result, he was trapped with the odds heavily stacked against him. Great Immortal Lu felt that Lu Changsheng was almost certainly doomed. Escaping was practically impossible. The opposing lineup of immortals was simply too overwhelming—nearly all of them were Great Immortals. Against such a lineup, how could anyone fight? It was unwinnable! Even if Great Immortal Lu had charged in alongside him, it would have been certain death. Yet Great Immortal Lu did not depart. He kept his distance from Chiyue City while continuing to watch it closely. Whatever the case, he had been the one to bring Lu Changsheng here. He wanted to witness the final outcome. ... Above Chiyue City, led by Great Immortal Kongyuan, thirteen Great Immortals descended in full force! The thirteen Great Immortals brazenly radiated terrifying auras, bearing down on the entire city with crushing pressure! Countless mortals and cultivators prostrated on the ground, unable to endure the immense might of thirteen Great Immortals. Standing lofty in the void, Great Immortal Kongyuan looked down disdainfully upon all living beings. Sweeping his gaze across the city, he sneered, "When Great Immortal Chiyue was around, these ants didn't even fear immortals like us." "Now that Great Immortal Chiyue is dead, these ants have been knocked back to their true form—ants once more." "Great Immortal Chiyue was too kind to these insects, so kind that they forgot their own place." Great Immortal Kongyuan possessed his own Dao field as well. Yet he was nothing like Great Immortal Chiyue. Within his own Dao field, Great Immortal Kongyuan took whatever he pleased, demanding whatever he wished. None dared oppose his will. As for those beneath the immortal realm? They were mere ants. Thus, life within Great Immortal Kongyuan's Dao field remained perpetually under oppressive subjugation. How could it ever resemble Chiyue City, where even immortals seemed stripped of their supreme prestige? Now, however, the tables had turned. Great Immortal Chiyue was dead. Faced with Great Immortal Kongyuan's crushing pressure, those beneath the immortal realm had no power to resist whatsoever. This was the true reality of the Heaven Realm. The other immortals might not share Great Immortal Kongyuan's philosophy, but none stepped forward to stop him. Their divine senses continued sweeping across Chiyue City. *Whoosh.* Suddenly, a figure ascended step by step through the air, arriving in the void. He seemed completely oblivious to the overwhelming pressure of the thirteen Great Immortals. Moreover, the thirteen Great Immortals were exceedingly familiar with this figure. "True Immortal Changsheng?" Many Great Immortals narrowed their eyes. Great Immortal Kongyuan in particular took notice. Though he acted arrogant and overbearing on the surface, he was actually exceedingly cautious. His divine sense continuously swept through the surroundings, but there was indeed only Lu Changsheng alone. "Just you? Where is Great Immortal Lu hiding?" Great Immortal Kongyuan demanded. "Great Immortal Lu was unwilling to remain in Chiyue City and has already departed." "Rest assured, Great Immortal Lu did not take a single treasure. All the wealth of this city remains right here." "Defeat me, and you may claim the treasures of Chiyue City." Lu Changsheng spoke in a calm, measured tone, showing not the slightest hint of nervousness. Instead, he appeared remarkably composed. "Defeat you?" "You, a mere True Immortal?" Great Immortal Kongyuan frowned, finding it hard to believe. A True Immortal attempting to take on thirteen Great Immortals? Was that even possible? Anyone capable of cultivating to immortality certainly possessed a sound mind. When something was abnormal, there was bound to be foul play. For a moment, the thirteen Great Immortals grew solemn instead. Each of them scrutinized Lu Changsheng's surroundings, trying to detect what was amiss. Yet they searched again and again, finding nothing out of the ordinary. There were no hidden immortal arrays, no concealed immortals, and no supreme immortal treasures. There was truly only Lu Changsheng alone. One person, facing thirteen Great Immortals. And merely a True Immortal at that. The thirteen Great Immortals were somewhat at a loss as to what Lu Changsheng was thinking. Could he truly believe he could take on thirteen Great Immortals by himself? "Indeed, I alone am here." "What, is that not enough?" "I alone am plenty!" Lu Changsheng stated calmly. Yet the calmer Lu Changsheng's tone and the more composed his expression, the angrier the thirteen Great Immortals became. What did Lu Changsheng take them for? Ancestor Realms? Or ordinary True Immortals? They were Great Immortals! Every single one of them had overcome a physical tribulation. Their power was enough to sweep aside the vast majority of True Immortals. "A peerless True Immortal who has condensed three Dao fruits... Perhaps you do have something to rely on." "Let me guess: three Dao fruits mean three heaven-bestowed divine abilities." "Do you truly think that relying on three heaven-bestowed divine abilities allows you to face thirteen Great Immortals?" Great Immortal Kongyuan seemed to have deduced Lu Changsheng's cards. Yet Lu Changsheng remained completely unmoved. "In that case, die!" Great Immortal Kongyuan's gaze turned frosty. He could not be bothered to waste any more breath on Lu Changsheng. Even if Lu Changsheng possessed extraordinary talent and held promise of becoming a Heavenly Immortal, so what? They had all survived physical tribulations, which meant they had already "died" once. Each physical tribulation survived was akin to experiencing death and returning. What fear could they possibly harbor? Especially facing a True Immortal who possessed only potential that had yet to translate into true power, they had even less reason to fear. "Kill!" With a thought from Great Immortal Kongyuan, the immortal arrays activated instantly. *Rumble!* As the arrays surged to life, terrifying pressure swept toward Lu Changsheng from all directions. At the same time, the thirteen Great Immortals did not hesitate in the slightest, immediately unleashing their divine abilities. They would never bother with any one-on-one fairness. This was a battle of life and death—what fairness was there to speak of? Thirteen Great Immortals meant thirteen divine abilities. All of them blasted toward Lu Changsheng in a single overwhelming barrage. Instantly, the heavens and earth lost their color. Even the void fractured. How terrifying was it when thirteen Great Immortals unleashed thirteen heaven-bestowed divine abilities simultaneously? Against an attack like this, let alone a True Immortal, even if Great Immortal Chiyue were reborn, he would never be able to withstand it without his Dao field. *Boom!* Under the gaze of all, thirteen terrifying divine abilities slammed savagely into Lu Changsheng. Yet Lu Changsheng seemed completely incapable of resisting. He was instantly torn to shreds and annihilated by the horrifying barrage. For a moment, the immortals exchanged bewildered glances. "He's dead just like that?" The immortals found it somewhat hard to believe. Lu Changsheng's previous posture of absolute confidence had made them exceedingly wary, fearful that he held some trump card. Yet in the end, that was all? A single volley of divine abilities had pulverized him into dust. He was dead beyond dead. Everyone stared fixedly at the scene. Thirteen Great Immortals were a terrifying lineup. Under such devastating force, obliterating a True Immortal was hardly an impressive feat. And yet, it felt utterly bizarre. A strange unease crept into the hearts of the thirteen Great Immortals. Was it not too easy? Even if Lu Changsheng was merely a True Immortal, would a True Immortal step forward to confront thirteen Great Immortals without any backing? That was pure suicide! No True Immortal could be so foolish. Thus, Lu Changsheng dying so easily and swiftly only made the situation feel deeply uncanny. "Something is wrong." "Lu Changsheng might not be dead..." Just then, Great Immortal Kongyuan spoke up, his expression turning extraordinarily solemn. "Not dead?" "Great Immortal Kongyuan, how could that be? Didn't we just witness with our own eyes our divine abilities blasting Lu Changsheng to pieces? How could he not be dead?" "Indeed, if Lu Changsheng isn't dead, where is he?" "This makes no sense at all..." Many Great Immortals turned their gazes toward Great Immortal Kongyuan. They could not sense Lu Changsheng in the slightest. How could he possibly be alive? Great Immortal Kongyuan's face was extremely grim. Glancing in all directions, he said in a deep voice, "Look closely. Is this still Chiyue City?" At these words, the Great Immortals looked at one another. "What do you mean?" "If this isn't Chiyue City, where else could it be?" "Great Immortal Kongyuan, what has gotten into you?" These immortals naturally knew Chiyue City well. After all, they had not departed from it long ago; it was impossible for them not to recognize it. Great Immortal Kongyuan did not bother explaining. He simply waved his hand. *Boom!* The entire Chiyue City instantly fractured into landslides and shattering earth, as though on the brink of total collapse. Countless people were forcibly wiped out. Yet under an invisible ripple, the Chiyue City that had just been reduced to ruins restored itself once more. And in the void, another figure appeared. It was none other than Lu Changsheng! "True Immortal Changsheng—he really isn't dead?" "What in the world is going on? How did Chiyue City restore itself?" "Just... where is this place?" The Great Immortals were thoroughly shocked. In truth, they had already begun to suspect it. As experienced Great Immortals of vast knowledge, how could they fail to recognize this state? An illusion! Without realizing it, they had fallen into an illusion at some unknown point. "What an illusion!" "True Immortal Changsheng, we truly underestimated you." "When did we fall into this illusion? Let me think... it was probably the moment we stepped into Chiyue City, wasn't it?" "No, not when we entered Chiyue City, but before we prepared to seal the city with the arrays. Or rather, the collapse of Chiyue Dao Field was an illusion from the start!" Great Immortal Kongyuan had finally pieced it together. Yet the more he understood, the heavier his heart sank. Such a terrifying illusion technique was already worthy of being called a divine ability. They were Great Immortals—thirteen of them—and all of them had been dragged into an illusion without noticing in the slightest. How terrifying a feat was that? "What? It's really an illusion?" The hearts of the Great Immortals jolted. Though they had suspected as much, having it confirmed sent stormy waves crashing through their minds. Thirteen dignified Great Immortals had fallen into an illusion without realizing it—and the illusion of a mere True Immortal at that. This was simply monstrous. Since when had a True Immortal's illusion techniques reached such an unfathomable realm? Lu Changsheng stood quietly in the void. He replied calmly, "You can look at it that way if you wish." "Whether it's an illusion or a divine ability, the result is the same." "The question is, can you break free from it?" This figure was naturally not the real Lu Changsheng. In reality, Lu Changsheng still stood in the void, and the thirteen Great Immortals were in the void as well. However, the eyes of the thirteen immortals were somewhat vacant. They were already enveloped by the Illusory Realm, completely trapped within it. In truth, it was not as mystical as Great Immortal Kongyuan had made it out to be. Lu Changsheng had simply deployed the Illusory Realm the moment the thirteen Great Immortals arrived at Chiyue City. The descent of the Illusory Realm had instantly enveloped all thirteen of them. Previously, Lu Changsheng's Illusory Realm contained only three layers of space and a black hole capable of grinding down consciousness, with nothing else inside. This time, however, was different. During his stay in Chiyue City, Lu Changsheng had been "filling" the Illusory Realm. He had practically transplanted the entire Chiyue City into the realm, constructing a replica within it. Of course, this replica inside the Illusory Realm was quite crude. With careful observation, one could easily spot discrepancies. Unfortunately, the thirteen Great Immortals had never thought to look in that direction. Moreover, the Illusory Realm was formless and shadowless. Once it descended, an opponent was already trapped in the illusion. Unless they possessed the means to break free, waking up was utterly impossible. Naturally, Lu Changsheng was also shouldering immense pressure at this moment. Thirteen whole Great Immortals! His Illusory Realm divine ability might be powerful, but trapping thirteen Great Immortals at once was an immense burden. "Divine ability, Mighty Power!" "Divine ability, Devour Spirit!" Without hesitation, Lu Changsheng directly unleashed two divine abilities. The power of the divine abilities swept forward like a raging tide. Like sitting ducks, the thirteen Great Immortals had no way to evade. Lu Changsheng's divine abilities slammed directly into their bodies. *Bang!* The bodies of the Great Immortals burst apart instantly. Yet at the very instant their forms shattered, faint gleams of light flashed across several of them. Immortal treasures! The moment their bodies were destroyed, the immortal treasures automatically protected their masters. Lu Changsheng's Devour Spirit divine ability could not consume the flesh of those shielded by immortal treasures. Still, some Great Immortals had no immortal treasures to protect them. They were swallowed whole by Lu Changsheng's Devour Spirit divine ability, perishing entirely. There were three such Great Immortals! "Ah..." "What... what just happened to me?" "My physical body was shattered? Blown apart?" "Thank goodness I had an immortal treasure to protect me... Did we break free from the illusion?" The Great Immortals realized their situation, their expressions changing drastically. Having their physical bodies blown apart showed just how perilous their circumstances had been! Yet as they looked at one another, they noticed a change. Ten! Only ten Great Immortals remained. The other three had vanished without a trace. Under these circumstances, the fate of those three went without saying. Dead! In that single exchange, three Great Immortals had perished, and they did not even know how they had died! "What methods! Truly brilliant methods!" "Trapping us with an illusion, then using divine abilities to blow our physical bodies apart!" "But so what? Now that your illusion has been broken by us, you will surely die facing ten Great Immortals!" Great Immortal Kongyuan's killing intent surged wildly. His physical body had just been blown apart as well, bringing him within a hair's breadth of death. Only his immortal treasure had saved him. Facing such a terrifying opponent, Great Immortal Kongyuan had to muster every ounce of focus, daring not underestimate him in the least. He had to kill Lu Changsheng. Otherwise, the future troubles would be endless! Lu Changsheng's face remained placid. "Are you certain you've broken free from the illusion?" "What?" "Could we still be inside it?" Lu Changsheng's words caused the faces of the ten Great Immortals to change drastically. If they were still inside the illusion, it would be far too terrifying. In reality, those Great Immortals had indeed broken free of the Illusory Realm moments ago. However, Lu Changsheng's Illusory Realm was formless and traceless, near impossible to guard against once unleashed. Just now, Lu Changsheng had activated the Illusory Realm once more. Though doing so placed a strain on him, he could still bear it. Furthermore, Lu Changsheng knew full well that these Great Immortals possessed immortal treasures. Relying on Mighty Power and Devour Spirit to eliminate them in the short term was unrealistic. The Illusory Realm, however, was different. Within it was the black hole Lu Changsheng had constructed, capable of grinding away consciousness. Lu Changsheng wanted to test it. To overcome physical tribulations, these Great Immortals had poured their efforts into cultivating their physical bodies. As for consciousness, it was comparatively neglected. "Look, what is that?" a Great Immortal suddenly cried in a trembling voice, a hint of terror laced within his words. High in the void, a black hole had manifested out of nowhere. It was utterly horrifying, expanding and growing larger by the second. In the blink of an eye, it swallowed all ten Great Immortals into its depths. "Aargh..." The terrifying force inside the black hole began grinding away at their consciousness. Having one's consciousness ground away inch by inch was akin to carving the soul apart slice by slice. Such agony was unimaginable. Even with the resolute willpower of Great Immortals, they could not help but scream in torment. One breath, two breaths, three breaths... Lu Changsheng appeared composed on the surface, but in reality, he was forcing himself to hold on. Grinding away the consciousness of ten Great Immortals simultaneously placed an immense burden upon him. Yet Lu Changsheng persisted. He knew that while his burden was great, the pressure upon the Great Immortals was far greater. For them, this was a matter of life and death! "Spare us..." "Fellow Daoist Lu, we are willing to offer any compensation! Please stay your hand. In consideration of how difficult cultivation is, spare our lives..." "There is no deep enmity between us! Please, Fellow Daoist Lu, spare us..." Pleas for mercy echoed from the black hole one after another. *Hum.* The surroundings seemed to twist and ripple. The Great Immortals froze slightly. The black hole had vanished. They seemed to have reappeared in Chiyue City. Yet was this the real Chiyue City, or were they still within an illusion? They could no longer tell, nor did they wish to try anymore. It was meaningless. Even if they knew it was an illusion, so what? They could not break it. The sensation of their consciousness being shredded and ground away within that black hole had been searing, unforgettable agony. They never wanted to experience it again. One after another, they pleaded for their lives. After all, they bore no deep-seated grudge against Lu Changsheng; they had merely come to contest Chiyue City. *Still fell a bit short...* *They are ten Great Immortals, after all. I cannot grind away all ten at the same time...* Thoughts flashed through Lu Changsheng's mind. He had not dismissed the Illusory Realm simply because he heard their pleas for mercy, but because he was genuinely unable to destroy their consciousness all at once. Grinding down ten Great Immortals simultaneously was simply too great a strain. Since he could not destroy them, going along with their pleas and withdrawing the Illusory Realm was the best course of action. "I can spare you." "However, you must provide full and proper compensation." "I will give you a list, and every item on it must be supplied in full." "If you refuse, then unless you intend to hide inside your Dao fields for the rest of your lives..." Lu Changsheng did not finish his threat. Yet the Great Immortals understood perfectly. If they dared withhold compensation, Lu Changsheng might not assault their Dao fields directly, but he would certainly ensure they could never step outside. Thus, there was no need to make an irreconcilable enemy of him. Offering some treasures to resolve the grievance was by far the wisest choice. The Great Immortals readily agreed to Lu Changsheng's demands. Once they returned to their Dao fields, they would set about gathering the treasures on the list. Yet Lu Changsheng would not spare everyone. Certain individuals were beyond forgiveness—such as Great Immortal Kongyuan! "Illusory Realm!" Lu Changsheng unleashed the Illusory Realm once more. Instantly, the realm descended, enveloping Great Immortal Kongyuan alone. Moreover, the black hole immediately began grinding away at his consciousness. Lu Changsheng could not destroy the consciousness of ten Great Immortals at once, but handling a single one posed little problem for his Illusory Realm. "Aargh!" Great Immortal Kongyuan let out a bloodcurdling scream. Such agony made anyone who witnessed it shudder in horror. The remaining nine Great Immortals stood by and watched. Perhaps they interpreted this as Lu Changsheng establishing his dominance over them. After all, Great Immortal Kongyuan had previously clashed with Lu Changsheng; if Lu Changsheng wished to make an example of someone, Kongyuan was the ideal target. Time ticked by. Gradually, Great Immortal Kongyuan's screams subsided. Even the consciousness within him was completely extinguished, thoroughly ground to nothingness by the black hole. Although vital aura still lingered within his physical body, his consciousness was entirely gone. He was thoroughly dead! "Great Immortal Kongyuan is dead?" "His consciousness was obliterated—dead beyond dead." "What a terrifying divine ability..." "Three Dao fruits, three divine abilities, and each one is extraordinarily formidable... We didn't lose unfairly." "I fear one would need to survive three tribulations—no, perhaps four or even five tribulations—to contend with True Immortal Changsheng..." For a time, the Great Immortals were overwhelmed with emotion. Looking at Great Immortal Kongyuan's corpse, lingering fear gripped their hearts alongside profound relief. Had they not begged for mercy, the one lying dead right now might well have been them. "Remember, do not forget to deliver the treasures on the list to Changsheng Dao Field." Lu Changsheng waved a hand. The nine Great Immortals dared not tarry. Bowing respectfully, they turned into streaks of light and fled Chiyue City as fast as their legs could carry them. "Lu Changsheng... he fought off thirteen Great Immortals?" Far outside Chiyue City, Great Immortal Lu witnessed this scene in its entirety. He could hardly believe his eyes. By his own strength alone, Lu Changsheng had repelled thirteen Great Immortals. Those were thirteen Great Immortals! Lu Changsheng was merely a True Immortal. Even with three Dao fruits and extraordinary combat power, how could he possibly be this strong? Such a True Immortal was utterly unheard of. Could this even be considered a True Immortal? Great Immortal Lu suddenly felt that he had missed out on something monumental. Not the treasures—what he lamented missing was Lu Changsheng himself. Perhaps in the future, he would regret his decision to the marrow of his bones. Yet things had already come to this, and he had no face left to return to Chiyue City to catch up with Lu Changsheng. "Time to go..." Disheartened and dejected, Great Immortal Lu turned into a streak of light and vanished into the distant horizon.