Lu Changsheng's Title of "Realm Lord" Shakes Alternate Universes!

Lu Changsheng stood quietly in the void. He gazed at Molo Airspace. The Nine-Headed Supreme had been powerful; he had not disappointed him. Unfortunately, as formidable as the Nine-Headed Supreme was, he had crossed paths with Lu Changsheng. A four-hundredfold volume allowed Lu Changsheng to effortlessly crush him. Previously, Lu Changsheng had felt that Demon Venerable Resentment was terrifying enough, standing virtually at the pinnacle beneath a Sovereign. Yet now, the encounter with the Nine-Headed Supreme had brought a sudden realization. There was always a higher mountain. It seemed that within the vast River of Spacetime and its myriad universes, brilliant, stunning talents truly emerged in endless waves. Had Lu Changsheng not stumbled blindly into dimension ascension, allowing his True Realm's volume to swell rapidly, even with his comprehension, he felt it would have been difficult to elevate his strength to the level of the Nine-Headed Supreme. That was not something comprehension alone could achieve. Rather, it was innate talent. It could only be an inborn gift. If one was not born with it, one would never possess it. "I wonder if, among the many universes of the River of Spacetime, there are cosmic mighty figures even stronger than the Nine-Headed Supreme?" Lu Changsheng felt a spark of interest instead. Along his path, even without advancing to the Third Realm, his strength could continually increase. Would there be a limit? Lu Changsheng did not know. Yet it was impossible for anything in existence to truly have no limit. Perhaps once it reached a certain point, a ceiling would appear. His True Realm might not expand without bound forever either. But at least so far, Lu Changsheng had felt no such boundary. He still did not know where the True Realm's limit lay. If the volume of his True Realm continued to swell, let alone one Nine-Headed Supreme, even ten or a hundred would likely be powerless against him. "Changsheng, I just asked around the perimeter. That fellow was called the Nine-Headed Supreme, an extraordinarily powerful cosmic mighty figure—stronger even than many half-step Sovereigns!" "What's more, before you arrived, the Nine-Headed Supreme had just swallowed a top cosmic mighty figure known as the Supreme Sword Venerable. That Supreme Sword Venerable was renowned across countless universes. For the Nine-Headed Supreme to devour him in a single gulp shows just how terrifying his power was." "Yet now, the Nine-Headed Supreme was defeated and slain by you. Your fame will surely spread throughout many universes. When that happens, you'll likely be reaping vast amounts of karmic luck at every moment..." Zhao Yi flew over at that moment. He had actually slipped to the outer perimeter of Molo Airspace to scout for information. There were numerous cosmic mighty figures outside Molo Airspace. Lu Changsheng was naturally aware of that. However, Lu Changsheng was not adept at socializing and conversation, whereas Zhao Yi excelled at precisely those things. By establishing ties and conversing with several cosmic mighty figures, he had indeed gathered information Lu Changsheng had been unaware of. "Karmic luck..." Lu Changsheng sensed inwardly for a moment. There was indeed karmic luck gathering, slightly more than before. Perhaps because the news had not yet spread far. If he waited a while longer, his karmic luck might skyrocket. After all, news required time to travel. Right now, too little time had passed for word to spread outward. "Senior Brother Zhao, what else did you find out?" Lu Changsheng asked. "Just some well-known anecdotes circulating throughout the River of Spacetime." "Oh right, they did mention the Supreme Sword Venerable. He had quite a reputation as the strongest cosmic mighty figure of the Sword Universe. He had even questioned in the past why he wasn't on the Hundred Supremes Ranking to be considered a supreme powerhouse. He had even hoped to encounter a supreme powerhouse from the Hundred Supremes Ranking and defeat them to prove himself." "In the end, as strong as the Supreme Sword Venerable was, he was swallowed in one bite by the obscure Nine-Headed Supreme..." "Looking at it now, the Supreme Sword Venerable was likely far from possessing the strength of the Hundred Supremes Ranking and was no supreme powerhouse—at least, there was still some distance between him and a true supreme powerhouse." As Zhao Yi explained piece by piece, Lu Changsheng listened with rapt attention. The Hundred Supremes Ranking? Supreme powerhouses? These were not titles used within a single universe. Within an individual universe, appellations like Supreme, Divine Emperor, Ancestor, and the like were practically innumerable. Even those addressed as "supreme powerhouse" within their home universes were not few. Yet those self-styled supreme powerhouses inside their home universes were merely calling themselves that, or perhaps they did not understand the true meaning behind the Hundred Supremes Ranking. Across the countless universes of the River of Spacetime, a "supreme powerhouse" referred strictly to those top figures who had made it onto the Hundred Supremes Ranking. Only then were they entitled to be called a supreme powerhouse. Every supreme powerhouse could dominate an era. They suppressed the mighty figures of myriad universes. They were practically invincible! Anyone who had come into contact with the River of Spacetime and other universes understood what "supreme powerhouse" truly signified. "So above the Nine-Headed Supreme, there are even more powerful cosmic mighty figures known as supreme powerhouses?" "And only those who enter the Hundred Supremes Ranking are qualified to be called supreme powerhouses..." Lu Changsheng's eyes lit up. In his view, the Nine-Headed Supreme was already exceptionally strong, almost the strongest cosmic mighty figure Lu Changsheng had encountered to date—stronger even than Demon Venerable Resentment had been. Yet even so, the Nine-Headed Supreme had been obscure, not listed on the Hundred Supremes Ranking. That meant the Nine-Headed Supreme was not a supreme powerhouse either. Otherwise, given how widely the Hundred Supremes Ranking resounded through the River of Spacetime, the Nine-Headed Supreme would never have remained so unknown beforehand. "Where can one find this Hundred Supremes Ranking?" Lu Changsheng asked. "It is said the Hundred Supremes Ranking is published only once every ten thousand years, compiled by Sovereign Shenyan of the Shenyan Universe." "Supposedly, Sovereign Shenyan is the most ancient Sovereign, having lived for countless ages, and stands as one of the apex beings in the vast River of Spacetime." "No one knows how strong Sovereign Shenyan is, nor how long he has lived, but the Hundred Supremes Ranking he releases is universally recognized as authoritative and rarely errs." "Right now, only three thousand years have passed since the Shenyan Ranking was last published. There are still seven thousand years before a new Hundred Supremes Ranking is released," Zhao Yi explained in detail. Lu Changsheng nodded thoughtfully. He truly wished to see the Hundred Supremes Ranking for himself, especially the hundred or so supreme powerhouses listed upon it. Each one was a titan capable of dominating an era. Lu Changsheng genuinely wanted to test his mettle against them. Of course, the Hundred Supremes Ranking provided only names and limited details. As for encountering one of those supreme powerhouses, that was extraordinarily difficult. Some supreme powerhouses preferred to keep a low profile, even concealing their identities when traveling to other universes so that none knew their status. Not everyone was like Lu Changsheng, eager to spread their name and expand their renown in order to reap karmic luck. "No matter. Let us hurry and devour the planes in Molo Airspace. Mingluo Universe does not have much time left..." Lu Changsheng shook his head. There would always be opportunities to seek out supreme powerhouses later. But the planes in Molo Airspace could not be devoured at just any time. If he delayed too long, Mingluo Universe might collapse, reducing every plane within it to ash. Lu Changsheng unfurled his four-hundredfold True Realm Plane. *Boom.* In an instant, it completely covered Molo Airspace. Molo Airspace was much smaller than the Mingluo Battlefield. Lu Changsheng's four-hundredfold True Realm Plane enveloped it in its entirety. Lu Changsheng then began devouring the plane ruins. Witnessing this, the other cosmic mighty figures around Molo Airspace looked at one another in dismay. "What is he doing?" "It looks like he's devouring the planes in Molo Airspace?" "What use is there in devouring those broken planes?" "Perhaps his cultivation system is different. Whenever this man fights, he unfolds a massive world. Devouring planes might be how he increases his strength." "If he devours all the planes in Molo Airspace, how many treasures will be left inside?" "Probably not a single one..." Many cosmic mighty figures fell silent. Why had they been waiting around Molo Airspace? They had hoped to enter and reap some benefits, to see what was left in Molo Airspace. Earlier, whether it was the Supreme Sword Venerable or Lu Changsheng, so long as someone was willing to challenge the Nine-Headed Supreme, they had welcomed it with open arms and immense joy, solely wishing to enter Molo Airspace. Yet now, Lu Changsheng had swallowed Molo Airspace whole with his True Realm Plane. What would remain in the end? Their waiting here had become entirely futile; they would end up with nothing. Time flew by. In the blink of an eye, a millennium had passed. Over the course of that thousand years, numerous cosmic mighty figures came by the vicinity of Molo Airspace. After all, the name of Lu Changsheng from the Great Universe had spread far and wide, and he was reverently addressed as the "Realm Lord." Yes, while "realm lord" was an ordinary term within the Great Universe, among the many universes of the River of Spacetime, "Realm Lord" referred specifically to Lu Changsheng. It was akin to an honorary title—a title Lu Changsheng had carved out with his own hands by slaying the Nine-Headed Supreme. Cosmic mighty figures came to Molo Airspace one after another to catch a glimpse of "Realm Lord" Lu Changsheng, each of them itching for action. Yet upon sensing the volume of the True Realm Plane, those eager figures fell silent, slipping away one by one without a sound. The volume of Lu Changsheng's True Realm was simply too terrifying, and it was still continuously expanding. In truth, each of these cosmic mighty figures harbored dreams of rising to fame overnight. Defeating "Realm Lord" Lu Changsheng would have made their names in a single battle. Who wouldn't want such glory? But merely feeling the volume of the True Realm Plane left lingering dread in their hearts, extinguishing every shred of desire to challenge him. Anyone who came face to face with that True Realm Plane would inevitably feel fear taking root in their soul. *Boom.* Suddenly, a rumbling sound echoed from within Lu Changsheng's True Realm Plane. *Swish.* Lu Changsheng opened his eyes. "Finally finished devouring it all..." "Molo Airspace doesn't compare to the Mingluo Battlefield, but it should have added quite a bit of volume..." Lu Changsheng called up his attribute panel to inspect his status. Host: Lu Changsheng Comprehension: Top-Tier Comprehension Realm Lord: Second Realm True Realm Plane: Six-hundredfold (expandable) Purple Zenith Soul: 53% (Supreme nobility, capable of braving the surging tides within the River of Spacetime) His True Realm Plane had grown to a six-hundredfold volume, which was quite good. Moreover, his Purple Zenith Soul had increased by 10%. This indicated that Lu Changsheng's reputation had gradually spread throughout various major universes, allowing him to reap vast amounts of karmic luck over this thousand-year period. "Unfortunately, immortal true intent still hasn't formed..." Lu Changsheng felt somewhat puzzled. When would his immortal true intent finally emerge? Could it be that he truly had to keep expanding the volume of his True Realm Plane indefinitely? *Rumble, rumble.* Right at that moment, spatial storms flared up once again. Furthermore, the entire Mingluo Universe began to violently shudder. Shattered spatial fragments broke apart completely. Seeing this, Lu Changsheng knew that Mingluo Universe could no longer hold out. It was on the verge of total collapse. "Junior Brother Lu, Mingluo Universe is about to fall apart..." Zhao Yi said. "Then we leave Mingluo Universe." Lu Changsheng made a prompt decision, refusing to delay for a single instant. He immediately took Zhao Yi and swiftly departed Mingluo Universe. *Whoosh.* Lu Changsheng's True Realm Plane had undergone dimension ascension, making departing Mingluo Universe far easier for him than for other cosmic mighty figures. Before long, the two of them stepped outside Mingluo Universe. At that moment, they stood beyond Mingluo Universe, silently watching the cosmos crumble. Neither of them left immediately. After all, the collapse of a universe was a rare spectacle, and witnessing one actively disintegrating was an opportunity that could be stumbled upon but never sought. Having encountered it, they naturally stayed nearby to observe. Perhaps it might grant some inspiration and trigger the birth of immortal true intent. In truth, cosmic mighty figures with thoughts similar to Lu Changsheng and Zhao Yi were gathered all around the perimeter of Mingluo Universe. Gaze after gaze fell upon the dying cosmos, all observing its ongoing collapse. However, several gazes also settled upon Lu Changsheng—not just one, but many. Lu Changsheng raised his head and swept his gaze across his surroundings. Instantly, those staring at him hurried to look away. Presently, this "Realm Lord" possessed a fearsome reputation throughout the cosmos. Who would dare provoke him? After all, even the Nine-Headed Supreme had perished at his hands, let alone other cosmic mighty figures. With a single sweep of his eyes, none dared to meet his gaze. One had to realize that every one of these cosmic mighty figures was a favored pride of heaven in their respective universes, standing as top-tier mighty beings. Yet none possessed the courage to even look Lu Changsheng in the eye. Such was renown! The weight of Lu Changsheng's presence was plain to see. With no one daring to lock eyes with him, Lu Changsheng focused on observing the collapse of Mingluo Universe. A universe's destruction was not an instantaneous affair. In truth, its decay had begun long ago, and now it had reached its final demise. Lu Changsheng watched as countless worlds and planes broke apart, reduced to ashes. In the blink of an eye, the immense universe completely caved in on itself. From that moment on, Mingluo Universe ceased to exist. "What a pity..." Lu Changsheng sighed softly. In reality, there had been many more plane ruins within Mingluo Universe. Had there been enough time, Lu Changsheng could have devoured them one by one, likely pushing his volume past a thousandfold! However, with the universe's destruction, that opportunity was gone. Lu Changsheng pondered for a moment. He had not returned to the Great Universe in a very long time; perhaps going back to take a look would be a good idea. Just as he prepared to leave, a voice suddenly called out behind him. "Realm Lord, please wait." "Hmm?" Lu Changsheng turned around to see a tall mighty figure clad in white robes walking slowly toward him. The figure emanated a powerful aura, clearly a top-tier mighty figure as well, though lacking the oppressive threat of the Nine-Headed Supreme. Yet Lu Changsheng was certain from his memory that he had never seen this person before. "And you are...?" "I am the Lord of Qingshan from the Qingmeng Universe." Lu Changsheng nodded without speaking, signaling for the Lord of Qingshan to continue. "It is like this: while in Mingluo Universe, I heard of the Realm Lord's great renown. Thus, I came specifically to pay my respects, hoping to form an acquaintance." "Speak your mind, Daoist Qingshan. What business do you have?" Lu Changsheng would never believe the man had approached merely to strike up a friendship. One does not visit without a reason; being complete strangers, this Lord of Qingshan surely had an underlying motive. "I have heard that the Realm Lord uses dead planes as cultivation resources." "I happen to know of a universe filled with shattered, lifeless planes—so numerous that they surpass even what Mingluo Universe once held." "The reason I invite the Realm Lord is that within that universe lies a treasure I need. However, I am unable to obtain it on my own. If I were to enlist a Third Realm Sovereign, it would only complicate matters and hinder my chances of securing it." "Therefore, I would like to invite the Realm Lord to accompany me. With your strength, claiming that treasure should pose no difficulty at all," the Lord of Qingshan explained candidly. However, Lu Changsheng narrowed his eyes, studying the Lord of Qingshan with a penetrating look. They had no prior ties or friendship. How could Lu Changsheng simply trust an unfamiliar cosmic mighty figure's invitation? Yet he did not refuse outright, asking instead, "Which universe?" The Lord of Qingshan weighed his options for a moment, hesitating slightly. "If the Realm Lord learns which universe it is and verifies that I harbor no ill intent, would you be willing to travel there with me?" Lu Changsheng nodded. "Once I have verified the matter, I will naturally accompany you, Daoist Qingshan." "Very well. That universe is the Four Extremes Universe! It is widely renowned; inquiring about it will quickly prove that I speak the truth." Lu Changsheng gave no immediate reaction, instead transmitting his voice secretly to Zhao Yi: "Senior Brother Zhao, do you know of the Four Extremes Universe?" "I do. The Four Extremes Universe is immensely famous because it gave birth to four terrifying Sovereigns known as the Four Extremes, said to be top figures even among Sovereigns." "However, the Four Extremes Universe has opened its borders, permitting mighty figures and Sovereigns from alternate universes to enter for communication, trade, and exchange. This has made it extraordinarily prosperous, with powerful experts emerging in droves, turning it into one of the most famous top-tier universes across the River of Spacetime." "It is said that the Four Extremes Universe indeed possesses countless planes, being a top-tier universe after all. As for dead planes, I am not certain..." Lu Changsheng fell into thought. Universes also needed to grow. There were ordinary universes, slightly stronger universes, and top-tier universes. The stronger a universe was, the more powerhouses it birthed, and the higher its ceiling became. Take top-tier universes, for example. Once a cosmos achieved top-tier status, even a clash between Sovereigns could not damage it in the slightest. Furthermore, its suppression against cultivators from alternate universes was immense. For the Four Extremes Sovereigns to dare open their universe was a testament to their supreme confidence. Without immense strength, one could not suppress foreign Sovereigns and mighty figures; opening a universe under such circumstances would only bring disaster upon it, to say nothing of fostering its growth and empowerment. Consider the Great Universe, for instance. Although named the "Great Universe," in reality it was only slightly stronger than ordinary universes, falling far short of a top-tier cosmos. For that reason, the Great Universe had never dared open its borders to foreign cultivators, much less expose its coordinates, terrified of attracting the attention of foreign Sovereigns. The Four Extremes Universe was clearly a shining example of success. Lu Changsheng looked up at the Lord of Qingshan. "What makes obtaining the treasure so difficult?" This piece of intelligence might be very valuable, or it might not be; it all depended on what the Lord of Qingshan required. "The treasure is guarded by an exotic beast comparable to a half-step Sovereign. I have simply been powerless against it..." the Lord of Qingshan answered. "Merely an exotic beast comparable to a half-step Sovereign? That is no issue," Lu Changsheng nodded. "I agree to this matter." "However, I have other affairs to attend to first. Let us set a time. A millennium from now, I will travel to the Four Extremes Universe, and we shall rendezvous there." "Very well. This is my message transmission stone..." Once Lu Changsheng and the Lord of Qingshan finalized their agreement, the Lord of Qingshan took his leave. "Junior Brother Lu, do you truly plan to visit the Four Extremes Universe?" Zhao Yi asked. "There is no rush. Whether I go or not remains entirely up to me. Besides, we agreed on a thousand years; there is plenty of room for maneuvering." "More importantly, I want to return to the Great Universe first. After all, I have been away for quite some time..." Lu Changsheng shook his head. He had been gone from the Great Universe for long. He wondered how Qingluan was faring. Qingluan had not become a Second Realm mighty figure, and bringing her to alternate universes was far too dangerous, so he had had no choice but to leave her behind in the Great Universe. "Alright, let us head back first." Zhao Yi wished to return as well. Thus, the two immediately departed the remnants of Mingluo Universe and made their way back toward the Great Universe. Along the journey, they remained vigilant, checking whether any other cosmic mighty figures were following them to avoid being tracked. Such occurrences were far from rare. Many cosmic mighty figures were followed back to the precise location of their home universe, leading to invasions by foreign cultivators and catastrophic wars. Anyone venturing into alternate universes was exceedingly cautious, never easily allowing themselves to be trailed. The two soon arrived at the entrance to the Great Universe. After another careful inspection confirmed that no one was tracking them, they stepped into the passage leading home. *Whoosh.* Two figures emerged. "Finally back..." Lu Changsheng and Zhao Yi stood once more within the Great Universe. This sensation of being entirely unsuppressed was truly exhilarating. This was their home universe where their life imprints resided, freeing them from any suppression or binding. In contrast, traveling to other universes inevitably subjected them to the restrictive laws of foreign realms. Such utter freedom and complete lack of suppression could only be experienced within one's home universe. It truly relaxed both body and mind. "Hmm?" Suddenly, Lu Changsheng swept his consciousness across the surrounding expanse. In an instant, his expression changed drastically. He detected something deeply abnormal within the Great Universe. "Those are... foreign universe cultivators?" "Cultivators from an alternate universe have entered the Great Universe?" "Is it an invasion, or what is happening?" In a flash, thoughts raced through Lu Changsheng's mind. "Senior Brother Zhao, did you notice as well?" Lu Changsheng asked. Zhao Yi nodded. With so many foreign cultivators present, how could he have missed it? "Most likely, a massive upheaval has occurred in the Great Universe. We've been in an alternate universe all this time and had no way of receiving news." "Let's return to Mount Feilong immediately to find out what happened." The two exchanged a glance. Without hesitation, Lu Changsheng brought Zhao Yi along and channeled his dimension-ascended True Realm Plane, rushing at top speed toward Mount Feilong.