Suppressing One Hundred and Eight Mighty Figures with a Wave of His Hand! The Great Universe Shudders!

Word traveled swiftly to Mount Feilong, reaching Lu Changsheng's ears. At that moment, Lu Changsheng was in the main hall. Also present were his master, Sovereign Feilong, along with Lin Qingluan, Zhao Yi, Fang Chuan, and others. These people formed the core of Mount Feilong. There were also several Second Realm mighty figures Lu Changsheng had never met before. They were all very friendly, nodding respectfully to Lu Changsheng upon seeing him. After all, Lu Changsheng's renown was soaring, and even Mount Feilong disciples who had never met him in person had rushed back. Lu Changsheng had become the focal point of the entire Great Universe, and as fellow disciples of Mount Feilong, they shared in his glory. Looking down at Lu Changsheng, Sovereign Feilong asked directly, "Changsheng, a total of one hundred and eight Second Realm mighty figures have joined forces to challenge you. According to the rules you set back then, you cannot refuse. "However, if you are unwilling, your master will go and speak with the Sovereigns backing them. After all, one hundred and eight mighty figures joining forces—how can they show their faces doing such a thing? Since none of them care about their pride, I refuse to believe the Sovereigns behind them are completely shameless as well." Naturally, Sovereign Feilong wished to protect his disciple. And for Lu Changsheng, the disciple he held in the highest esteem, he was willing to shield him at all costs. Lu Changsheng, however, shook his head. "Master, there is truly no need for such trouble. If there are one hundred and eight, then let there be one hundred and eight. This disciple is confident. Since they wish to challenge me, I shall accept." The moment Lu Changsheng's words fell, the entire hall plunged into silence. Every pair of eyes turned toward him. The disciples who had never met him before even wondered if Lu Changsheng was being far too reckless. These were one hundred and eight top-tier mighty figures! None of them had the confidence to contest even a single one, yet Lu Changsheng intended to face all one hundred and eight at once? Had he lost his mind? Still, Lu Changsheng was a Second Realm mighty figure; he would not go mad without reason. For him to say this meant he naturally possessed the foundation to back it up. Sovereign Feilong fell silent as well. He knew Lu Changsheng had trump cards in reserve. Last time, Lu Changsheng had not even used his full strength. Yet even as a Sovereign, Feilong's first instinct upon receiving the news had been to refuse. What kind of joke was this? One hundred and eight top mighty figures joining forces to challenge Lu Changsheng? Did they truly think Mount Feilong was a soft target? Yet Lu Changsheng's intention was to accept, and he even claimed to have confidence. Where did that confidence come from? From what Sovereign Feilong knew of him, Lu Changsheng never made baseless claims. He surely had something to rely on. "Good. As long as you know what you are doing. Since that is the case, your master will accept the challenge of the one hundred and eight mighty figures on your behalf." "Thank you, Master." Lu Changsheng appeared exceedingly calm. The gaze of everyone in the hall shifted slightly as they looked at him. Whatever the outcome, such courage was not something ordinary mighty figures could muster. Facing one hundred and eight mighty figures—top-tier mighty figures, no less. Aside from Sovereigns, who in the entire Great Universe possessed such audacity? "Very well. The rest of you may leave. Changsheng, stay behind." With a wave of Sovereign Feilong's hand, everyone else departed the main hall, leaving only Lu Changsheng and Sovereign Feilong. "Changsheng, are you truly certain?" Sovereign Feilong asked with a solemn tone. "Master, you should know that this disciple slew the Nine-Headed Supreme in the Mingluo Universe. By my estimate, I should be able to enter the Hundred Supremes List within the vast River of Spacetime. I wonder if an extreme powerhouse from the River of Spacetime can contest one hundred and eight top cosmic mighty figures of the Great Universe?" Lu Changsheng answered truthfully, without the slightest exaggeration. At present, Lu Changsheng felt entirely capable of stepping onto the Hundred Supremes List and becoming an extreme powerhouse! "The Hundred Supremes List..." Sovereign Feilong's heart jolted. He had heard Zhao Yi mention it before, but hearing Lu Changsheng state it himself, and with such confidence in making the list, left even a Sovereign profoundly shaken. That was the Hundred Supremes List. To be on that list meant being an extreme powerhouse. And what was an extreme powerhouse? Invincible within the Second Realm! Never mind one hundred and eight top cosmic mighty figures—even a thousand would make no difference. To an extreme powerhouse, the sheer number of same-tier opponents was utterly meaningless. "Rest assured. As long as you defeat those one hundred and eight mighty figures, no one will be able to snatch the Eternal Academy quota from your grasp!" Sovereign Feilong declared with absolute resolve. Though he was not the strongest Sovereign in the Great Universe, if Lu Changsheng defeated one hundred and eight mighty figures and was still denied the Eternal Academy quota, Sovereign Feilong would fly into a rage. And at that point, no one could easily bear the fury of a Sovereign. Lu Changsheng returned to his cave dwelling. Lin Qingluan did not disturb him, leaving him to adjust his condition in peace. Just like that, a year passed in the blink of an eye. A vast crowd had already gathered at the Summit of the Universe. Virtually everyone capable of reaching the summit was a Transcendent. In the past, most who came to the Summit of the Universe were First Realm Transcendents; Second Realm mighty figures were rare. But this time was different. Too many Second Realm mighty figures had assembled at the Summit of the Universe, each renowned and reigning over their own territories. Furthermore, upon arriving, these Second Realm mighty figures behaved with great humility and restraint, not daring to cause any trouble. After all, Second Realm mighty figures were not the only ones present; almost all the Third Realm Sovereigns had gathered as well. Nearly seventy percent of the Great Universe's Third Realm Sovereigns had arrived in person at the Summit of the Universe. At the very least, those who could not come sent an avatar to watch the battle. If even the Third Realm Sovereigns conducted themselves thus, how could Second Realm mighty figures dare act presumptuously? "This gathering at the Summit of the Universe is truly a grand event. Third Realm Sovereigns, Second Realm mighty figures—figures once spoken of like legends have all appeared today." "Even the lofty Sovereigns have shown themselves, proving just how much attention this battle between Lu Changsheng and the one hundred and eight mighty figures commands. It is no longer just about a single quota for the Eternal Academy; it has escalated into a nexus where the fortune of the entire Great Universe converges." "Indeed, a convergence of cosmic fortune. Perhaps never before has anything drawn the fortune of the entire Great Universe together like this. If they win, those one hundred and eight mighty figures will reap an endless, boundless harvest of fortune." "Is there any chance, however slight, that Lu Changsheng might win? If so, he would monopolize this immense surge of fortune all by himself." "Lu Changsheng winning? I doubt anyone believes he can win. Those are one hundred and eight mighty figures, and not ordinary ones—they are top mighty figures! Pick any one of them out, and they are hegemons of their regions, sweeping across the Great Universe with illustrious fame. With one hundred and eight joining hands against Lu Changsheng, how could he possibly prevail?" Some wanted to argue, but opening their mouths, they ultimately fell silent. It was meaningless. Saying anything now was pointless. Some had never seen Lu Changsheng, yet they had heard of his feats. In particular, his rapid rise and his past performance at the Summit of the Universe had truly shaken past and present alike. Facing one hundred and eight top mighty figures, could Lu Changsheng truly be incapable of creating a miracle? Without such confidence, would he have dared accept the challenge? Yet since few held high hopes for Lu Changsheng, further debate served no purpose. Who would win and who would lose could only be determined once they fought. Lu Changsheng did not keep the people at the Summit of the Universe waiting long. Utilizing his True Realm, he descended directly onto the Summit of the Universe, manifesting the full six-hundred-fold volume of his True Realm. "He's here! Lu Changsheng has arrived." "Is that Lu Changsheng? His life aura feels so young." "Lu Changsheng is here, but what about the one hundred and eight top mighty figures?" "It seems they've arrived as well..." Following Lu Changsheng's appearance, the one hundred and eight top mighty figures emerged. They said nothing, quietly fixing their eyes upon Lu Changsheng. One hundred and eight top mighty figures exuded immense deterrence. Even without uttering a single word, merely standing in the void generated an oppressive weight sufficient to make any Second Realm mighty figure tremble. Yet Lu Changsheng felt nothing. This was not the first time he had faced such a spectacle; he had experienced battles on an even grander scale. "You had best keep an avatar in reserve. After all, life and death are not guaranteed. Without an avatar, if you die, you will truly be dead. In this battle, I will not hold back!" Lu Changsheng spoke. Yet the moment he opened his mouth, his aggressive tone ignited fury within the one hundred and eight mighty figures. Was he looking down on them? "Say no more! Since we have come, we are prepared for anything." "Life and death are of no concern!" The one hundred and eight mighty figures spoke up one after another. "As you wish!" Lu Changsheng took a deep breath, his momentum soaring relentlessly. "Kill!" The one hundred and eight top mighty figures did not hold back either. Each unleashed their most potent strike without reservation. The terrifying torrent of attacks they formed was enough to obliterate everything; it seemed any Second Realm mighty figure caught within it would be reduced to ash. Lu Changsheng made no superfluous movements. He merely unfurled his True Realm Plane. Once a True Realm of six-hundred-fold volume was fully unfurled, how terrifying would it be? In this moment, the one hundred and eight top mighty figures experienced it firsthand. They looked up, and darkness seemed to encompass the sky above, leaving only a colossal world visible. They were not unfamiliar with the worlds of World Masters. To a World Master, the internal world was their foundation, and they often encountered World Masters. A World Master's methods amounted to nothing more than their internal world. Yet the World Masters they usually encountered had internal worlds that could easily be shattered. Once the world broke, the World Master was left helpless. Could this truly be a world before them? How could a world be so gargantuan? A violent tremor seized the hearts of the one hundred and eight mighty figures. A True Realm Plane of six-hundred-fold volume bore down majestically, carrying the apocalyptic sensation of a descending galaxy. Could this still be called a world? Rumble! Finally, the combined attack of the one hundred and eight mighty figures collided violently with Lu Changsheng's True Realm Plane. The ferocious impact was like the heavens collapsing and the earth splitting asunder. The True Realm Plane cracked and crumbled continuously, yet that was all. The crumbling region was merely like a tiny black speck, practically insignificant across the expanse of the entire True Realm Plane. Witnessing this, the one hundred and eight top mighty figures could not help drawing in a sharp breath. Was this truly the internal world of a World Master? One hundred and eight top mighty figures had joined forces—what world could possibly withstand their strike? Even an entire plane could easily be shattered. Unfortunately, they had met Lu Changsheng, and they had met a True Realm Plane of six-hundred-fold volume. Their combined strength had only destroyed a minuscule fraction of it, amounting to practically nothing. Lu Changsheng's True Realm Plane met no resistance. Crashing down, it instantly swept all one hundred and eight mighty figures inside. "Suppress!" Once inside the True Realm Plane, unable to withstand its six-hundred-fold volume, they were entirely at Lu Changsheng's mercy. In an instant, the one hundred and eight top mighty figures were bound, unable to put up even a shred of resistance. Everyone watching saw this with absolute clarity, and an uproar erupted immediately. They could hardly believe the scene before their eyes. "How is this possible? One hundred and eight top mighty figures, and they couldn't even withstand a single strike? Could Lu Changsheng be a Third Realm Sovereign?" "Lu Changsheng is definitely not a Third Realm Sovereign; he is indeed only a Second Realm mighty figure. But his world is too strong. For an internal world to reach such heights is unprecedented, and likely never to be repeated! How could his internal world be so terrifying?" "I am a World Master too, and internal worlds have their limits. Even for Second Realm mighty figures, an internal world isn't exceptionally strong. Compared to Second Realm mighty figures who temper the Great Dao or temper their physical bodies, we World Masters are somewhat lacking in raw combat power. How could his world be strong to this degree?" "Lu Changsheng truly defeated one hundred and eight top mighty figures single-handedly. This is simply miraculous. Right now, if he wished, he could reduce all one hundred and eight top mighty figures to ash with a single thought." "It's all over. Lu Changsheng's strength surpasses everyone's imagination. It turns out his bold claims before were not arrogance, but backed by genuine capability..." It was not only the surrounding First and Second Realm Transcendents who were stunned; in truth, the Third Realm Sovereigns were even more profoundly shocked. Lu Changsheng had not held back this time. Facing one hundred and eight top mighty figures, he had unleashed the full six-hundred-fold volume of his True Realm Plane. To Third Realm Sovereigns, the sheer terror of such power was unmistakable at a single glance. "This boy is merely a Second Realm mighty figure—how can he be so formidable?" "Even a half-step Sovereign falls far short of him. Even if placed within the vast River of Spacetime, Lu Changsheng's combat power would make him an absolute hegemon." "Such strength reminds me of a possibility... the Hundred Supremes List. Is it possible for Lu Changsheng to enter the Hundred Supremes List?" "An extreme powerhouse of the Hundred Supremes List..." For a time, the Third Realm Sovereigns fell silent once more. As Sovereigns of vast knowledge and experience, they naturally knew of the Hundred Supremes List and extreme powerhouses. Yet they had never imagined the Great Universe could give birth to an extreme powerhouse of that caliber. Lu Changsheng truly possessed the strength to become one; they certainly had the vision to discern that much. "Feilong, speak plainly. What is the deal with Lu Changsheng?" "Indeed, Feilong. A Second Realm World Master cannot possibly possess such strength." "The power Lu Changsheng displayed just now is nearly comparable to an extreme powerhouse on the Hundred Supremes List. How on earth did he cultivate?" Many Sovereigns turned their gazes toward Sovereign Feilong. Clearly, Lu Changsheng harbored a secret—and an enormous one at that! Sovereign Feilong swept his gaze across the assembled Sovereigns. He knew that the truth of Lu Changsheng's cultivation could not be hidden forever. Still, even if it could not remain a secret, he had to maximize their gains! The quota for the Eternal Academy had to be secured. "Changsheng's cultivation is indeed extraordinary. So, does anyone still object to him receiving this Eternal Academy quota?" Sovereign Feilong asked. The Sovereigns exchanged glances. They looked at the one hundred and eight mighty figures suppressed within Lu Changsheng's True Realm, and they saw Lu Changsheng's calm gaze. If they truly refused, Sovereign Feilong would likely send a transmission, and not a single one of those one hundred and eight top mighty figures would survive! They were the pillars of their respective factions. "Very well. Giving the Eternal Academy quota to Lu Changsheng is only fitting." "Indeed. Only Lu Changsheng has the capability to strive for the status of true disciple in the Eternal Academy..." "We concede this time; we will contest it no further..." The Sovereigns voiced their stance one after another, and a smile appeared on Sovereign Feilong's face. Locking down the Eternal Academy quota under these circumstances was the best possible outcome. After all, had the Sovereigns truly wished to vie for it, they still had underhanded methods at their disposal. Sovereign Feilong had no desire to become entangled in endless squabbling. Immediately, Sovereign Feilong sent a voice transmission to Lu Changsheng. At that moment, Lu Changsheng was waiting quietly. He knew his master was negotiating terms with the other Sovereigns. Until things were settled, he would not release the one hundred and eight mighty figures. As for the outcome of the battle? Even a fool could see who had won and who had lost. With all one hundred and eight mighty figures suppressed by Lu Changsheng, what more was there to say? "Changsheng, they have agreed..." Finally, Lu Changsheng received the voice transmission. A smile surfaced on his face. With a wave of his hand, he released the one hundred and eight Second Realm mighty figures. Instantly, the figures of the one hundred and eight cosmic mighty figures reappeared in the void. Exchanging glances, they bowed toward Lu Changsheng. "We concede." They were all mighty figures and regional hegemons. Naturally, they knew Lu Changsheng had shown mercy; otherwise, they would already be dead. Following this battle, they also understood clearly that the Eternal Academy quota no longer had anything to do with them. Yet one mighty figure could not help asking, "World Master Lu, could you tell us how you cultivated your world to become so powerful?" Swish. Gaze after gaze turned toward Lu Changsheng, burning with eager anticipation. "You all wish to know?" "Yes, we wish to know." Lu Changsheng swept his eyes across the one hundred and eight cosmic mighty figures one by one, then across the spectating cultivators around them. There were mighty figures and First Realm Transcendents, yet at this moment, everyone's gaze was extraordinarily fervent. Even those who were not World Masters, and those who were not mighty figures, waited in rapt expectation. They wanted to know how Lu Changsheng had cultivated to become so terrifyingly strong. In truth, Lu Changsheng had long formed a plan. The matter of dimension ascension could not be kept secret forever. His True Realm was near the Boundary Sea, and someone would eventually discover it. However, if it was to be spread, it could not be done carelessly. Furthermore, Lu Changsheng knew how difficult it would be for other World Masters to achieve dimension ascension; he was not even certain a second World Master could pull it off. Spreading it would not harm him, but he could not simply give it away. Lu Changsheng intended to use the Dimension Ascension Method to harvest another massive wave of fortune. "If you wish to know, then come to Mount Feilong in ten years. I shall preach the Dao to the universe! At that time, any cultivator who arrives at Mount Feilong may listen to my sermon!" Having spoken, Lu Changsheng swept up Lin Qingluan and the others with his True Realm Plane, swiftly vanishing from the Summit of the Universe. Watching Lu Changsheng disappear, an uproar swept through the crowd at the Summit of the Universe. "Lu Changsheng intends to... preach the Dao?" "It seems he truly means to preach. But doesn't preaching the Dao usually require the qualifications of a Third Realm Sovereign? A Second Realm mighty figure preaching the Dao would normally be laughed at..." "Who would dare laugh at Lu Changsheng preaching the Dao? Single-handedly, he easily crushed one hundred and eight top mighty figures! Such strength is invincible in the Second Realm; he is the undisputed first beneath the Sovereigns. Who would dare laugh?" "Indeed. A World Master's combat power is normally not very high. In the Great Universe, World Masters are known only for their strong survivability, while their combat power has consistently been mediocre. Who would have thought an anomaly like Lu Changsheng would emerge? There must be a reason his internal world could become so powerful. Lu Changsheng is more than qualified to preach the Dao!" "Preaching the Dao... To think a Second Realm mighty figure is qualified to preach the Dao, no less than a Third Realm Sovereign." "Ten years? That will pass quickly. I am heading to Mount Feilong right now..." With that, many hurried toward Mount Feilong without delay. Though ten years seemed long, traveling was slow for those who were not World Masters; they might take a full decade just to arrive. Lu Changsheng had given a ten-year window precisely so the news could spread across the entire universe. Countless World Masters would be enticed by the news. After all, what World Master did not dream of standing tall like Lu Changsheng, looking down on all peers, crushing other Second Realm mighty figures, and becoming the foremost figure beneath the Sovereigns? For World Masters, traveling was effortless; reaching Mount Feilong would take virtually no time at all. Sovereign Feilong chuckled as well. "Fellow Daoists, if you wish to know how Changsheng attained his present power, you need only visit Mount Feilong in ten years." With that, Sovereign Feilong departed as well. For his disciple to preach the Dao to the universe as a Second Realm mighty figure brought him great pride. In the past, only Third Realm Sovereigns possessed the right to preach the Dao. The remaining Sovereigns looked at one another. "Lu Changsheng preaching the Dao—what do you all think?" "Though he is only a Second Realm mighty figure, for a World Master to possess the strength of an extreme powerhouse—and perhaps become the very first extreme powerhouse born of our Great Universe—makes his sermon worth attending. This seat shall go." "Indeed. Though we are Third Realm Sovereigns, we should not be shortsighted. An extreme powerhouse preaching the Dao is in no way inferior to us Sovereigns. I shall attend as well." "Count me in. I want to see what ability Feilong's disciple possesses to dare preach the Dao to the universe!" For a time, even the Sovereigns were deeply tempted. Regardless, they felt compelled to attend Lu Changsheng's sermon. Lu Changsheng returned to Mount Feilong and entered seclusion immediately. He called it seclusion, but in reality, he was digesting the massive influx of fortune. It had to be said that this surge of fortune was extraordinarily vast. Not only did it encompass the fortune gained from defeating the one hundred and eight top cosmic mighty figures, but it also included the fortune born from his announcement to preach the Dao at Mount Feilong. Moreover, word of his sermon was still spreading, meaning the fortune had not yet reached its peak. Lu Changsheng's soul was also no longer what it once was. It had transformed into a Golden-Nature Soul, which he strongly suspected was linked to immortal true intent. Therefore, he had to monitor the state of his Golden-Nature Soul at all times. Day after day slipped by, and in the blink of an eye, ten years had passed. Swish. Lu Changsheng opened his eyes. Ten years was a significant span in a mortal's lifetime, but to Lu Changsheng, it felt no longer than the time spent pondering a single question. "Ten years have passed. This fortune is truly immense, still flowing without end even now..." Lu Changsheng murmured softly. This influx of fortune surpassed his expectations. Had he still possessed his former Purple Zenith Soul, there was no telling how high it would have advanced. However, having transformed into a Golden-Nature Soul, which was far more formidable, the amount of fortune required was naturally vastly greater. Lu Changsheng immediately brought up his status panel to inspect his current condition: Host: Lu Changsheng Comprehension: Top-Tier Comprehension World Master: Second Realm True Realm Plane: 600-fold (growable) Golden-Nature Soul: 2% (Golden nature is immortal; imperishable for ten thousand years in the River of Spacetime) Seeing that his Golden-Nature Soul had only reached 2%, Lu Changsheng could not remain calm. Two percent was simply too little. Based on past experience, such an immense amount of fortune would have raised his Purple Zenith Soul by well over twenty percent. Yet the Golden-Nature Soul had advanced by a mere two percent, illustrating how difficult it was to progress. From another perspective, however, this was a good sign. At the very least, Lu Changsheng had found a clear direction toward birthing immortal true intent. He had a strong premonition that once his Golden-Nature Soul reached one hundred percent, he would likely birth immortal true intent. This indicated he had already taken the first step along that path; what remained was simply continuing to elevate his Golden-Nature Soul. In cultivation, direction mattered above all else. Without a direction, no amount of effort would bear fruit. Only with the right direction could one tread forward step by step toward the pinnacle of cultivation. Lu Changsheng rose and exited his cave dwelling. Lin Qingluan, Fang Chuan, Zhao Yi, and the others had long been waiting. Even his master, Sovereign Feilong, had arrived in person. "Changsheng, how are your preparations?" Sovereign Feilong asked. "Master, this disciple is fully prepared," Lu Changsheng replied calmly. "Actually, even if you do not reveal the Dimension Ascension Method, no one can do anything to you. At worst, you could head straight to the Eternal Academy. As long as your master is alive, no one dares lay a finger on you. Once you advance to the Third Realm in the future, even fewer would dare coerce you," Sovereign Feilong stated firmly. He was a Sovereign. If a Sovereign went mad, an entire universe would be thrown into turmoil. Lu Changsheng naturally understood his master's intentions. Yet preaching the Dao this time was not born of coercion; he was doing it of his own accord. Though the Dimension Ascension Method was his own creation, it had been formed by combining several World Master techniques from the Great Universe. Furthermore, not just anyone could cultivate it. Lu Changsheng was skeptical that another World Master could successfully master it at all. Moreover, there was a crucial point: if he preached the Dao to the Great Universe, anyone who cultivated the Dimension Ascension Method in the future would owe him a karmic favor. In the unseen workings of fate, they would contribute fortune to him, amounting to a perpetual source of fortune. If possible, Lu Changsheng even hoped to preach the Dao to the River of Spacetime, allowing cultivators across countless universes to cultivate the Dimension Ascension Method. That way, he would continuously reap fortune to elevate his soul. It was an endeavor of pure benefit with no drawback. As for whether someone mastering the method might pose a threat to him? Lu Changsheng harbored no fear whatsoever. Ever since he began cultivating, he had never feared competition. If a competitor could truly keep pace with him, Lu Changsheng would be delighted. Unfortunately, to this day, not a single rival had been able to match his stride. Once surpassed by Lu Changsheng, the gap only widened until they were left hopelessly behind. "Thank you, Master, but this disciple has already made up his mind regarding preaching the Dao; it will not change," Lu Changsheng declared resolutely. "Good. Since your mind is set, go and preach the Dao. Over the past ten years, Mount Feilong has been bustling with activity, packed to the brim. Even when your master ascended to the Third Realm, it was not nearly as grand a spectacle!" A smile played upon Sovereign Feilong's face, clear satisfaction evident in his expression. Because of Lu Changsheng, Mount Feilong was now famous throughout the Great Universe, commanding more renown than even the top Sovereign factions. "Master, after you." With that, Lu Changsheng and the others left the cave dwelling together.