The Ten-Year Term Arrives! Battle in the Chaos on the Brink of Eruption!

"Ten years? A duel to the death!" Immortal Venerable Kuhai stared fixedly at Lu Changsheng. He wanted to see if Lu Changsheng was acting out of righteous indignation. Yet Lu Changsheng was neither agitated nor furious. He appeared remarkably calm. Yes, completely calm. Not the slightest trace of impulsiveness could be seen on him. "Immortal Monarch Changsheng, have you truly thought this through?" Immortal Venerable Kuhai asked in a low, heavy voice. This was no small matter. "Of course I have. However, if I challenge Lin to a duel, does that count as making a major contribution to the battlefield beyond the heavens?" "It does." "Very well. Since it counts, regarding the support the Heavenly Court can offer..." Lu Changsheng naturally needed the Heavenly Court's backing. Although this entire matter had started because of him, in essence, it was still due to the Heavenly Court's incompetence. If the Heavenly Court had been strong enough, why would they ever need Lu Changsheng to step forward? It would be foolish to turn down such benefits. Immortal Venerable Kuhai pondered for a moment, then nodded. "This matter is of great import. How about this: by challenging Lin, you have indeed resolved a difficult problem for the Heavenly Court, so we shall first grant you five hundred thousand immortal merit. "If you can defeat Lin ten years from now, we will grant you another five hundred thousand immortal merit. How does that sound?" Lu Changsheng considered it. A total of one million immortal merit was already very generous—a sign of utmost sincerity. "Agreed." Seeing Lu Changsheng accept, Immortal Venerable Kuhai breathed a sigh of relief. Granting one million immortal merit to a single Immortal Monarch was unprecedented since the founding of the Heavenly Court. Yet under the current circumstances, if Lu Changsheng could truly deal with Lin, one million immortal merit was well worth the cost! "You may withdraw. "During this ten-year period, be sure to prepare thoroughly." Lu Changsheng nodded, turned, and left. Watching Lu Changsheng's departing figure, the other Immortal Venerables could not help but speak up. "Immortal Venerable Kuhai, you granted Immortal Monarch Changsheng a million immortal merit—do you truly believe he can defeat Lin in ten years?" "Indeed. Lin possesses a royal bloodline, endowed with terrifying natural talent. Over the next ten years, while Lu Changsheng makes progress, Lin will be advancing as well. When the time comes, will Immortal Monarch Changsheng have even the slightest chance of victory?" "If he is defeated..." Many Immortal Venerables showed a look of deep worry. "So what if he is defeated?" "If Lu Changsheng falls, Lin will have avenged his brother. As someone of noble royal blood in the You clan, would he continue lingering in the chaos just to sweep through our immortal race? When that happens, this ordeal will conclude, and Lin will return to the You clan's stronghold. "And if Lu Changsheng wins, that would be even better. We could even launch our own sweep against the You clan across the chaos. "At the very least, by challenging Lin to a battle ten years from now, Lu Changsheng will keep Lin at bay for a decade, preventing him from relentlessly rampaging through the chaos. That alone grants us a much-needed breathing space." Immortal Venerable Kuhai's words stirred the Immortal Venerables. Indeed, regardless of whether Lu Changsheng won or lost, the outcome held benefits for the immortal race. At the very least, it was the cleanest way to bring this crisis to an end. Furthermore, it resolved the issue of Lin ravaging the chaos for the next ten years. It could truly be called killing two birds with one stone. Still, everyone knew full well that in his heart, Immortal Venerable Kuhai hoped Lu Changsheng would win. Perhaps no one placed higher hopes on Lu Changsheng than Immortal Venerable Kuhai did! *** Lu Changsheng returned to the Exchange Hall. The five hundred thousand immortal merit had just been credited to his account. Adding that to his prior balance of 159,300 immortal merit, he now possessed a total of 659,300 immortal merit. It was a figure that would make any Immortal Monarch—or even many Immortal Venerables—envious. Lu Changsheng knew exactly what he needed for the upcoming ten years. Resources. All kinds of cultivation resources. Especially resources that strengthened the physical body. Originally, he could have slowly exchanged for immortal crystals to temper his more than forty thousand avatars. Now, however, advancing through immortal crystals alone was far too slow. Ten years might not be enough to fully elevate over forty thousand avatars. It seemed he also had to acquire the flesh and blood of formidable beings. Upon entering the Exchange Hall, the surrounding Immortal Monarchs were still stunned at the sight of Lu Changsheng. Many wore complicated expressions. They had not yet heard the news that Lu Changsheng had challenged Lin. Lu Changsheng paid no attention to them. He knew why they looked at him that way, but it did not matter. He said directly, "I need to exchange for various immortal crystals and the flesh and blood of powerful beings..." Following a list he had prepared in advance, Lu Changsheng exchanged for materials one by one. As the transactions accumulated, the onlookers grew increasingly shocked. The cost had already far exceeded one hundred thousand immortal merit. It quickly surpassed two hundred thousand, then three hundred thousand. Even the immortals managing the Exchange Hall were astonished. Everyone knew Lu Changsheng had only possessed slightly over one hundred thousand immortal merit. To redeem so many materials—did he truly have enough immortal merit? "Why is Immortal Monarch Changsheng trading for so many supplies?" "Is he trying to empty out the entire Exchange Hall?" "With that many resources, it's enough to sustain his cultivation for an eternity. Is he going into seclusion again?" "That's almost certainly it. But who knows how long he'll remain in seclusion this time?" "Where did Immortal Monarch Changsheng obtain so much immortal merit? Just now I tallied it up, and those materials cost well over three hundred thousand immortal merit, and the count is still climbing..." Many immortals were immensely curious. Where on earth had he gotten such a fortune? This far surpassed the merit an Immortal Monarch could possess; even many Immortal Venerables did not own that much. In the end, Lu Changsheng finished his exchanges. Six hundred thousand immortal merit! He had redeemed a staggering six hundred thousand immortal merit worth of materials. It was utterly inconceivable. How could Lu Changsheng have six hundred thousand immortal merit? The Exchange Hall erupted into an uproar of disbelief. Yet everyone knew the merit ledger never made mistakes. Lu Changsheng truly must have held hundreds of thousands of immortal merit. Afterward, Lu Changsheng gathered his newly acquired supplies and returned to his cave dwelling. He immediately entered seclusion once more. Those left behind in the Exchange Hall looked at one another in utter bewilderment, none of them understanding what had transpired. A few hours later, an immortal appeared to have caught wind of earth-shattering news. "Look, news has arrived! Huge news!" "Immortal Monarch Changsheng has officially challenged Lin of the You clan to a duel to the death in the chaos ten years from now!" *Boom.* The moment this news broke, countless immortals were left flabbergasted. The revelation was simply too explosive. "Didn't Immortal Monarch Changsheng fail to show up ten years ago?" an immortal asked. "Yes, he missed the duel ten years ago, but that was because he had entered death seclusion and could not be reached at all." "That previous challenge has long passed. This time, Immortal Monarch Changsheng took the initiative to challenge Lin. I wonder if Lin will accept?" "Why wouldn't he? He'll certainly accept! Even though there are ten years left, during which Immortal Monarch Changsheng will surely fight with all his might to grow stronger, won't Lin do the same? Lin possesses royal bloodline in the You clan; the more time passes, the stronger he becomes." "In this battle, Immortal Monarch Changsheng still has virtually no chance of winning. Lin's current strength already rivals an Immortal Venerable, let alone ten years from now. If Immortal Monarch Changsheng wants any hope of victory, he would have to advance to become a Golden Immortal Venerable within ten years!" "Advancing to Immortal Venerable in ten years? Impossible..." "Without becoming an Immortal Venerable, challenging Lin voluntarily is practically suicide." "Now I finally understand why Immortal Monarch Changsheng was able to exchange six hundred thousand immortal merit worth of materials earlier today. It must be because he challenged Lin, and the Heavenly Court granted him an immortal merit reward." "In fact, this might even have been coerced by the Heavenly Court using disgraceful methods..." Many immortals could easily infer the immense pressure bearing down on Lu Changsheng. Under such pressure, everyone knew full well what moves the Heavenly Court might make. Of course, the Heavenly Court would never admit to it. Yet seeing the vast sum of immortal merit awarded to Lu Changsheng, it looked suspiciously like compensation. The implication was all too clear. As for whether Lu Changsheng could triumph? There was hardly any suspense. Lu Changsheng was practically marching to his doom. *** While commotion raged among the immortals, the You clan also received the public declaration forwarded by the Heavenly Court. It was an open challenge. On that day, a You clan commander arrived at Lin's residence. "Lin, Immortal Monarch Changsheng has emerged from seclusion and proposed a duel in ten years. Do you accept?" the commander asked. *Whoosh.* Lin opened his eyes. "Ten years?" "He has finally deigned to show his face." "Accept. Whether it is ten years or a hundred, accept it!" "Qi died, so he must die as well!" Lin's tone was as cold as frost. Ten years had passed. Time and again, he had swept through the immortal forces in the chaos, pushing their defensive line back repeatedly. Clearly, his rampage had not been in vain; it had borne fruit. It was precisely because he had repeatedly purged the chaos that immense pressure had fallen upon the immortals. This time, Lu Changsheng had left seclusion and actively issued a challenge—undoubtedly spurred by pressure from the immortal race's leadership. Yet that did not matter. Whether forced or voluntary, it meant nothing to Lin. What mattered was that he would slaughter Lu Changsheng. That was enough! "Very well. Use these ten years to prepare well." The You clan commander took his leave without adding much else. Although there was a ten-year buffer, how much could truly change in a mere decade? To the commander's eyes, Lu Changsheng's challenge was tantamount to the Heavenly Court admitting defeat, pushing Lu Changsheng forward merely to appease Lin's wrath. A petty trick. Yet this petty trick had indeed worked. He understood Lin. Once Lu Changsheng was slain and Qi was avenged, Lin would no longer care about the war between the You clan and the immortals. *** As time passed, the immortals finally received the You clan's reply. Lin had accepted. Furthermore, Lin's purge across the chaos had ceased. This brought immense relief to the upper echelons of the immortal race, yet they also felt deeply stifled. The mighty immortal race, home to supreme Taiyi beings, had been forced into such a corner by a single member of the You clan. What a humiliation! In the end, they had to rely on an Immortal Monarch like Lu Changsheng to resolve their plight. Yet matters having reached this point, there was nothing else they could do. Thus, word spread rapidly. Lin had accepted Lu Changsheng's challenge. Many immortals felt conflicted. There was despondency, anticipation, and excitement. Deep down, however, most immortals believed that from this moment onward, Lu Changsheng had already lost... It was a tragedy for the entire immortal race. Perhaps only a miracle could save the immortal race and deliver Immortal Monarch Changsheng. *** Lu Changsheng was unaware of the gloom shrouding the immortals, and even had he known, he would not have cared. He had his own reasons for challenging Lin. If his goal had truly been to stall for time, he would have proposed twenty, thirty, or even fifty years—perhaps even a century. That would have been true stalling. Yet Lu Changsheng chose not to do that. He feared that if the interval was too long, he would already have broken through to Golden Immortal Venerable, which would be outright bullying the You clan. After all, although Qi possessed royal bloodline, his cultivation had only rivaled that of an Immortal Monarch. If thirty years passed, Lu Changsheng would have refined a hundred wisps of immortal dharmic power, putting him on the verge of ascending to Golden Immortal Venerable. What kind of duel would it be then? By that time, unforeseen variables might also emerge from the You clan's side. Therefore, taking everything into account, ten years was just right. And for these ten years, Lu Changsheng held a single goal: To pour all his efforts into cultivating his more than forty thousand avatars, striving to push every single one of them to the Ancestor Realm within the ten-year limit. When forty-nine thousand Ancestor Realm avatars merged as one, what would Lin have left to withstand him? *** Inside Lu Changsheng's cave dwelling in the Immortal Palace. A vast hoard of resources was piled high—immortal crystals, the flesh and blood of formidable beings, all premier supplies for physical cultivation. In truth, such physical resources provided no assistance to the cultivation of a Heavenly Immortal. Heavenly Immortals focused on cultivating dharmic power, refining it as quickly as possible into immortal dharmic power. These materials possessed no such efficacy. However, Lu Changsheng's dharmic power refined itself day by day. He already possessed seventy wisps of immortal dharmic power, requiring no active effort on his part. In another thirty years, he would attain a hundred wisps, at which point he could naturally begin converting all the dharmic power within his body and seek a breakthrough into the Golden Immortal realm. Thus, Lu Changsheng was in no hurry regarding dharmic refinement. What he needed urgently was an immediate surge in combat power. Cultivating over forty thousand flesh avatars and strengthening their forms demanded astronomical resources. *Lin possesses an activated royal bloodline. According to the memories from Qi, once a royal bloodline awakens, ordinary You clan commanders are no match for them.* *Moreover, Lin is an elite even among royal bloodlines, likely far stronger than an ordinary royal scion!* *If I were to face Lin right now, even if my Illusory Realm has some effect, it probably could not subdue him, and there is a high likelihood I would be defeated...* Lu Changsheng was not one to underestimate himself. He was fully aware of the power of his Illusory Realm. Yet the likelihood of trapping Lin within the Illusory Realm was perhaps only seventy percent. And that was merely trapping him. With Lin's terrifying physique, even if his consciousness were suppressed, his body would remain impervious, leading to nothing more than a stalemate. As for destroying Lin's consciousness, that was even harder. Once a royal bloodline was activated, though rooted in the flesh, it enhanced the You clan in all aspects, cloaking their consciousness under the bloodline's protection. With the current capabilities of Lu Changsheng's Illusory Realm, eradicating Lin's consciousness would be exceedingly difficult. Therefore, if Lu Changsheng wished to defeat Lin, he had to confront him on the physical plane—striving to shatter Lin's physical body through raw power. "Avatars!" With a thought, avatars materialized one after another inside the cave dwelling. "Begin." And so, pieces of immortal crystals and chunks of precious flesh and blood were refined by the avatars. Mountains of resources were consumed at terrifying speed. One, two, three, four, five... As the avatars' strength grew, the days slipped by. This time, Lu Changsheng did not relax for a moment, pushing his avatars to cultivate with everything he had. Coupled with his top-tier comprehension, his avatars encountered virtually no bottlenecks. Free from bottlenecks and supplied with a near-infinite hoard of resources, his avatars advanced at astonishing speed, ascending to the Ancestor Realm in rapid succession. Yet that was only the beginning. With fully forty-nine thousand avatars, Lu Changsheng required a substantial amount of time. One year, two years, three years, four years, five years... Time flew. In the blink of an eye, the ten-year mark drew near. During this decade, the chaos had returned to its former state. The You clan and the immortal race clashed and slaughtered each other across the chaos as usual. Lin no longer conducted his sweeping massacres. No matter how confident Lin was, ten years was ample time to increase one's strength. Throughout these ten years, Lin had likewise devoted himself to elevating his power, refusing to underestimate Lu Changsheng. To ordinary Immortal Monarchs, a decade brought little perceptible change. Some still remembered the ten-year pact—it was a major event, after all. Yet they could not truly empathize with what was at stake, unable to comprehend the full significance of the clash between Lu Changsheng and Lin. Particularly for newly arrived Immortal Monarchs, the impending battle was something they only heard about from others. Only the Immortal Venerables truly grasped its gravity. "Ten years have passed. I wonder how Lu Changsheng's preparations have fared?" Inside the Hall of Immortal Venerables, Immortal Venerable Kuhai looked in the direction of Lu Changsheng's cave dwelling. Even as a Taiyi Immortal Venerable, he could not perceive what was happening within the shielded residence. "Immortal Venerable Kuhai, does Immortal Monarch Changsheng truly have any hope of defeating Lin?" one of the Immortal Venerables asked. Immortal Venerable Kuhai shook his head; he did not know either. Deep down, however, he held little optimism. Lu Changsheng's chances of overcoming Lin were exceedingly slim. In truth, all the Immortal Venerables understood this. Lin had genuinely defeated and even slain an Immortal Venerable. Such terrifying power was not something an Immortal Monarch could normally overcome. "Immortal Venerable Kuhai, no matter what, we cannot simply sit by and watch. Why not bestow Golden Immortal or Taiyi-grade immortal treasures upon him, or even a Dao artifact?" "At the very least, we must preserve Immortal Monarch Changsheng's life..." an Immortal Venerable urged through gritted teeth. Indeed, immortal treasures and Dao artifacts were an extension of personal power. The disparity between many Immortal Monarchs often boiled down to the quality of their treasures. To many of them, possessing an immortal treasure made a world of difference. "Even if we gave Immortal Monarch Changsheng a Dao artifact, could he wield it?" "Even a defensive Dao artifact requires immortal dharmic power to sustain. Even if Immortal Monarch Changsheng has condensed a few wisps of immortal dharmic power, how long could he keep it running?" "This duel between Lu Changsheng and Lin is not a mere sparring match to decide a victor; it is a battle to the death. What difference would an extra Dao artifact make?" Immortal Venerable Kuhai's words silenced the gathered Immortal Venerables. Indeed, this challenge was not about determining victory or defeat. If it were merely a test of skill, granting Lu Changsheng a Dao artifact would be harmless, capable of saving his life in a crisis. Yet in a fight to the death, even carrying a Dao artifact would lead only to destruction, risking the loss of the treasure itself—a pointless sacrifice. Dao artifacts could only be forged by Daluo Immortal Venerables. Every single one was priceless, not to be squandered lightly. As for life-saving pills, they were even more meaningless. If he could not withstand his opponent, death was certain; no quantity of pills could change that. "In this battle, Lu Changsheng can only rely on himself!" Immortal Venerable Kuhai stated solemnly. It was precisely because of this that he felt so pessimistic. Relying on himself—how far could Lu Changsheng possibly advance in a mere ten years? *** At the You clan headquarters. *Boom.* Lin's form expanded drastically. His entire body radiated a terrifying aura, one that rivaled that of a You clan commander—or even exceeded it! Lin walked out of his cave dwelling. Outside, a You clan commander had already been waiting for a long time. "Ten years..." Lin murmured softly. Only a few days remained before the ten-year deadline. He had waited for this day for twenty full years! Now, finally, came the chance to bring closure. "Lin, these twenty years have actually delayed your cultivation. You should have broken through to become a commander several years ago, yet you chose to suppress it all this time. Was it truly worth it?" the You clan commander asked. Lin glanced at the commander, his gaze profound and his tone serene. "Qi was my only kin. Now that he is dead, the sole tether in my heart has been severed, which is actually a blessing. "However, I cannot deceive my own heart. Grief still lingers within me, and breaking through under such conditions would harm my future cultivation. Although our You clan prioritizes the physical body over the soul, the mind and the flesh complement each other; I will not break through with a flaw in my heart. "Killing Lu Changsheng is a trivial matter. Delaying my breakthrough for a short while to accomplish it is nothing. "Enough. I shall head to the chaos first. The moment Lu Changsheng falls may very well be the moment of my breakthrough!" With that, Lin transformed into a streak of light, plunging into the chaos and vanishing from sight. The You clan commander shook his head, saying nothing more, and flew into the chaos as well. This battle was of extraordinary importance. The commander needed to oversee the perimeter for Lin. Even the Grand Commander would make an appearance in person! *** Inside his cave dwelling, Lu Changsheng kept track of the passage of time, knowing the ten-year mark had nearly arrived. Yet he was not in a rush. It was almost complete. His cultivation was nearing its end, just a fraction away. Ten avatars, eight, five, three, one... Finally, as the last avatar broke through to the Ancestor Realm, Lu Changsheng ceased his cultivation. "It is finally done!" A smile surfaced on Lu Changsheng's face. *Buzz.* In the next instant, avatars materialized before him one after another. Constrained by the size of the dwelling, they could not all appear at once. Yet Lu Changsheng knew the exact count. A full forty-nine thousand avatars! This included the three thousand six hundred avatars from before. Forty-nine thousand in total. A truly terrifying number. These forty-nine thousand avatars normally resided within the internal space of Lu Changsheng's immortal treasure. After all, if Lu Changsheng were to merge all forty-nine thousand avatars, he would instantly transform into a gargantuan colossus. While his combat power would soar exponentially, moving about would become exceedingly cumbersome. Thus, keeping them inside the treasure's space was ideal. The immortal treasure's interior was vast enough to accommodate ten or a hundred times that number without issue. Furthermore, keeping the avatars inside the treasure carried another benefit: They could continue cultivating on their own. Although advancing further beyond the Ancestor Realm was difficult, accumulated over time, even the slightest improvement in a single avatar would compound across tens of thousands of bodies into a staggering increase in overall strength. *Still, this treats the symptoms rather than the root cause. My current avatar method is merely an expedient measure. It can dramatically elevate my physical combat strength, but unlike that colossal entity, I can only bolster my fighting prowess; my mastery of the physical Dao still pales before that great being.* *My true foundation remains in the immortal cultivation system.* *In fact, my roots lie in the Illusory Realm!* Lu Changsheng had not forgotten the World Master cultivation system. That was the path best suited to him. As for the flesh? It was merely an expedient measure. It was excellent for boosting combat prowess and serving as a means of Dao protection, but it could not replace true cultivation. Cultivation and Dao protection were two entirely different things. If Lu Changsheng wished to walk the path of a World Master and unleash immense power, he still had to transform the Illusory Realm from illusion into reality. There was still a long road ahead for that. Yet the physical body was different. Right now, with forty-nine thousand avatars merged, his physical strength would shake heaven and earth. It served as the perfect protective shield, complementing his cultivation. "Time to emerge!" Without hesitation, Lu Changsheng ended his seclusion and walked out of the cave dwelling. *Rumble.* The heavy stone doors parted. Outside sat two Immortal Venerables cross-legged on the ground. Two genuine Immortal Venerables! Evidently, they had stood guard outside his dwelling specifically to prevent any unforeseen accidents. "Greetings, Immortal Venerables!" Lu Changsheng bowed respectfully. He was only an Immortal Monarch. Having two Immortal Venerables stand guard at his doorstep was a display of profound sincerity. "Since Fellow Daoist Lu has emerged, please accompany us to the Hall of Immortal Venerables. Immortal Venerable Kuhai is waiting there for you." With that, the two Immortal Venerables escorted Lu Changsheng to the Hall of Immortal Venerables. A multitude of Immortal Venerables was gathered inside, with Immortal Venerable Kuhai seated at the helm. Immortal Venerable Kuhai looked at Lu Changsheng. At that moment, he seemed to perceive something different about him. "Lu Changsheng, how many wisps of immortal dharmic power do you possess within your body now?" Immortal Venerable Kuhai asked. He could have probed Lu Changsheng's body directly, but that would have been deeply intrusive. Lu Changsheng was no ordinary Immortal Monarch, so Immortal Venerable Kuhai chose to ask openly instead. Though the exact amount of immortal dharmic power was typically a secret, everyone present was an Immortal Venerable, so there was no longer any need to hide it. Lu Changsheng replied, "Reporting to the Immortal Venerable, I have condensed eighty wisps of immortal dharmic power within my body!" Indeed, eighty wisps! Through ten years of secluded cultivation, his dharmic power had naturally generated ten more wisps, reaching a total of eighty! Hearing that number, Immortal Venerable Kuhai shuddered. Most of the Immortal Venerables in the hall showed looks of utter shock. "What? Eighty wisps of immortal dharmic power?" "How long has Lu Changsheng been on the battlefield beyond the heavens? Not even a century!" "To be precise, only around eighty years." "In eighty years, condensing eighty wisps of immortal dharmic power... he is guaranteed to ascend to Golden Immortal! With just twenty more wisps, Immortal Monarch Changsheng can begin converting all the dharmic power in his body, making his breakthrough to Golden Immortal just around the corner!" "What terrifying natural talent! In all my time on the battlefield beyond the heavens, I have never seen the like." "If he cultivated step by step, Immortal Monarch Changsheng becoming a Golden Immortal Venerable would be a certainty. Even Taiyi or Daluo Immortal Venerable would not be out of the question." "Alas, he killed a royal bloodline of the You clan and brought this great catastrophe upon himself." "What a pity. In this duel, I fear Immortal Monarch Changsheng faces near-certain doom..." Many Immortal Venerables sighed inwardly. Such a brilliant and peerless Immortal Monarch was about to be snuffed out by the You clan. Yet the immortal race had no alternative in this matter. They could only honor the agreement and send Lu Changsheng into the chaos to face the challenge. Immortal Venerable Kuhai gritted his teeth and declared in a solemn voice, "This seat will personally escort Immortal Monarch Changsheng into the chaos! All Immortal Venerables shall remain on standby in the chaos. If the You clan commanders dare intervene or resort to underhanded tricks, we will preserve Immortal Monarch Changsheng at any cost!" The gathered Immortal Venerables nodded in unison. "Immortal Monarch Changsheng, in this decisive battle in the chaos, unleash your full power without holding back. Do not worry about anything behind you!" Immortal Venerable Kuhai said. "Thank you, Immortal Venerable!" Lu Changsheng nodded, well satisfied with Immortal Venerable Kuhai's assurance. Still, he knew that this was the furthest Immortal Venerable Kuhai could go. For the rest, he had to rely on himself! "Depart!" At Immortal Venerable Kuhai's command, a vast host of Immortal Venerables escorted Lu Changsheng out of the hall, soaring majestically into the chaos.