Preaching to the Great Universe, an Unprecedented Spectacle! World Master Lu, Foremost Beneath the Sovereigns!

Mount Feilong was packed with an immense sea of people. Most among them were First Realm Transcendents, though Second Realm mighty figures were also present in great numbers. There was even a large gathering of Third Realm Sovereigns alongside Sovereign Feilong. Today, Lu Changsheng was to "preach the Dao," and the fact that even Sovereigns had come showed just how much attention the entire Great Universe was paying to him. "Lu Changsheng preaching to the universe is truly an unprecedented spectacle. I thought the Sovereigns might not come, yet even they have arrived! They're really giving Sovereign Feilong great face." "Giving Sovereign Feilong face? I wouldn't say so. It's more likely their regard for Lu Changsheng himself. Sovereign Feilong certainly has face, but would other Sovereigns really attend Lu Changsheng's sermon over mere face? I'm afraid this is all because of Lu Changsheng." "Indeed. Lu Changsheng can already be called invincible beneath the Sovereigns. What's more, he secured the spot for the Eternal Academy, so his future achievements will be immeasurable. It's only natural for these Sovereigns to forge good karma with him now." "Could it also be that the Sovereigns are genuinely anticipating his sermon? After all, as a World Master, Lu Changsheng's strength is unnaturally great. The Sovereigns want to understand the reason behind it, and today's sermon is their best opportunity to understand him." Opinions varied, and no one could convince anyone else. Regardless, Mount Feilong was surging with crowds today. Lu Changsheng's "sermon" was not in the least bit cold or neglected; on the contrary, it was exceedingly bustling. From the convergence of fortune, Lu Changsheng had known today would be an unprecedented spectacle. As soon as he appeared, waves of fortune gathered ceaselessly upon him. The Dao field was already prepared. Lu Changsheng flew directly above it and sat cross-legged. Instantly, countless gazes fell upon him. Lu Changsheng could clearly sense that Sovereigns were among them—and quite a few at that. Yet the greatest number in attendance were World Masters. Yes, World Masters. Ever since his True Realm Plane underwent dimension ascension, Lu Changsheng had not returned to the Boundary Sea. He did not know that he had already become a "legend" there. After all, never in history had such a powerful mighty figure arisen among World Masters. Not a single one. Now that Lu Changsheng was offering to "preach the Dao," these World Masters were naturally the most enthusiastic. They urgently wanted to know how he had made his internal world so formidable. Lu Changsheng did not delay and spoke directly: "As is widely known, a World Master's internal world has its shackles. It seemingly cannot expand too much, nor can it grow to an overly powerful state. "Yet why is the Boundary Sea able to be so mighty? "If the worlds within us World Masters could be like the Boundary Sea, would we not be able to continually increase their volume, thereby attaining formidable combat prowess? "I transformed my internal world into a form resembling the Boundary Sea—a process I call dimension ascension. "Once an internal world ascends in dimension, it can grow continuously just like the Boundary Sea, devouring dead worlds and planes. It can also give birth to life, allow that life to cultivate into World Masters, and merge their worlds into our internal world just as worlds merge into the Boundary Sea. This creates an internal cycle that steadily amplifies the volume of our internal world. However, this requires a vast span of time, as well as an immense amount of energy to sustain the cultivation of the myriad lives within..." Lu Changsheng explained profound concepts in simple terms, laying out the principles with utmost clarity. There were no convoluted, arcane riddles. It was as if a new train of thought had suddenly opened for many listeners, clearing their minds in an instant. So cultivation could actually be done like this? This sent tremendous shockwaves through the depths of the World Masters' souls. Lu Changsheng's words rang out like a deafening bell. Thinking carefully, they realized it made complete sense. What was the Boundary Sea? It was formed by countless World Masters merging their internal worlds into it, which allowed the Boundary Sea to slowly grow into something so immensely powerful and miraculous. Looked at another way, if World Masters turned their own internal worlds into "Boundary Seas," wouldn't they be able to grow indefinitely? The height of that ceiling was simply unimaginable! Excitement! Awe! An absolute sensation! As Lu Changsheng preached, countless people felt awe surge through their hearts. They finally understood why he was so terrifyingly powerful. If the world inside him could rival the Boundary Sea, who could possibly stand against him? Even the Sovereigns felt immense shock in their hearts. They knew all too well how terrifying the Boundary Sea was. Not even a Sovereign could completely destroy it, primarily because its sheer volume was too vast. Even though a Sovereign's power of decomposition could decompose all things, the Boundary Sea's volume was so colossal that before the power of decomposition could finish breaking it down, new power would be reborn within it. In a pure battle of attrition, even a Sovereign could not outlast the Boundary Sea. Therefore, although the level of the Boundary Sea's power was lower than a Sovereign's, Sovereigns had never been able to do anything to it. That was the fundamental reason! If Lu Changsheng raised his internal True Realm to a volume rivaling the Boundary Sea, what would happen? A Second Realm slaying a Third Realm? That no longer seemed like pure fantasy—it was an entirely plausible possibility! Of course, expanding an internal world to rival the Boundary Sea would undoubtedly be exceedingly difficult. But in the end, it was a hope, and one that had a chance of succeeding. "Remarkable! Truly remarkable! Feilong, you have taken in a fine disciple!" "Feilong, your disciple Lu Changsheng's internal world must have undergone dimension ascension, right? Incredible! To actually mimic the Boundary Sea... In truth, others have had similar thoughts in the past, but virtually all of them failed. Who would have thought Lu Changsheng would succeed?" "According to Lu Changsheng's method, if the volume of his internal world expands to rival the Boundary Sea, slaying a Third Realm Sovereign from the Second Realm truly seems possible. When that time comes, it will shake the entire Great Universe—no, it will likely shake the vast River of Spacetime..." Countless people were shaken, and all were filled with anticipation. Even those who were not World Masters felt the same, as this concept provided valuable inspiration for cultivators on the path of the physical body or the path of melting Daos. However, there remained the most crucial step. Someone called out, "World Master Lu, may I ask how one performs dimension ascension?" Indeed, this was the crux. Countless gazes fixed upon Lu Changsheng. No matter how grandly he spoke, dimension ascension was the key. Without it, everything was mere empty talk. "How to achieve dimension ascension..." Lu Changsheng smiled faintly. He had known someone would raise this question. After all, this was the core! "I possess a Dimension Ascension Method. Whoever cultivates this method will form karma with me and must show me the respect due to a master. Are you willing?" Lu Changsheng's voice echoed in all directions. "Willing! We are naturally willing!" "We thank World Master Lu for the grace of preaching the Dao!" "A method that pioneers a new path for World Masters deserves the gratitude of all World Masters. Offering World Master Lu the respect due to a master is only right!" No one objected. Even the Sovereigns had no complaints. It was merely the etiquette of a disciple toward a teacher; they themselves would not cultivate it anyway. As for the Second Realm mighty figures, what did it matter if peers of the same realm showed him such respect? This was a legacy method that would benefit countless generations! Lu Changsheng was openly preaching the Dao, an act of supreme merit. Naturally, the Great Universe did not operate on Buddhist merit, but it did operate on fortune. The reason Lu Changsheng spoke those words was precisely for fortune. From now on, anyone who cultivated the Dimension Ascension Method, or even drew inspiration from it, would inevitably contribute fortune to him. Even cultivators from alternate universes would be no exception. In this way, he would receive a steady, unending stream of fortune. This was something he had planned long ago. As for whether anyone actually succeeded in dimension ascension, that did not matter to him. "I shall publicly impart the Dimension Ascension Method and preach here for three days. After three days, how much you comprehend will depend on your own fortunes and opportunities..." With that, Lu Changsheng began imparting the Dimension Ascension Method. He truly held nothing back, teaching the method and explaining its core concepts with absolute clarity. Whenever someone asked a question, he answered each one in turn. It had to be said that those capable of becoming World Masters and Transcendents possessed extraordinary comprehension. Many soon understood the principles of the Dimension Ascension Method. But actual practice was another matter entirely. In the blink of an eye, three days passed. The time for Lu Changsheng's sermon came to an end. "The three days have concluded. This sermon is finished. You may all depart Mount Feilong." Having spoken, Lu Changsheng's figure vanished. He directly ascended in dimension back into his true body within the True Realm. Other cultivators could not see where he had gone, but the Sovereigns were different. While calling Sovereigns omniscient and omnipotent might be an exaggeration, they now knew the secret of his dimension ascension. Their perception followed Lu Changsheng, and sure enough, they spotted a very inconspicuous world beside the Boundary Sea. It was none other than Lu Changsheng's True Realm! "He truly broke away from the Boundary Sea... This Dimension Ascension Method is indeed a marvelous technique. It has elevated the path of the World Master to an extraordinary height. Even across the River of Spacetime, it would surely rank among the very pinnacle of methods!" "Indeed. Theoretically, cultivating the Dimension Ascension Method could allow one's combat power to rebel and slay a Third Realm Sovereign! Such a method would definitely be considered top-tier across the River of Spacetime." "To think such a technique was not created by a Third Realm Sovereign, but by a Second Realm mighty figure. Truly unbelievable." "It is the plain truth... In reality, Lu Changsheng is already a path-founding patriarch. His status is by no means inferior to us Third Realm Sovereigns." "Right now, Lu Changsheng is virtually invincible among Second Realm mighty figures. How different is that from us Third Realm Sovereigns? Not to mention he is heading to the Eternal Academy, where his chances of advancing to the Third Realm are tremendous." "Hahaha! For the Great Universe to give birth to World Master Lu is our Great Universe's good fortune!" These Sovereigns were knowledgeable and experienced; their vision was not narrow. It was not that they were incapable of jealousy or envy, but rather that such negative emotions rarely arose in them. Their sights were set not merely on the Great Universe, but across the vast River of Spacetime. To them, Lu Changsheng represented hope. At present, the Great Universe could hardly be called powerful. Having only recently come into contact with the Universe Alliance, it had been forced to open up. Who knew what the future would hold? Previously, they had not understood Lu Changsheng's true circumstances. To secure the quota for the Eternal Academy, they had naturally fought hard on behalf of their disciples and descendants. But now things were different. They saw how terrifying his potential was and recognized that he could be called an extreme powerhouse. Naturally, they would no longer compete with him for the quota. The preaching assembly concluded. The Sovereigns departed, and most of the cultivators left as well. Those who gained the most this time were unquestionably the World Masters. Many began attempting dimension ascension, yet not a single one succeeded. If dimension ascension were that easy, it would not be dimension ascension. Lu Changsheng knew how difficult it was. Even after ascending, growing the world's volume was also arduous—one had to enter alternate universes to devour vast numbers of dead planes. Lu Changsheng could not even be certain whether someone, after ascending, might use various means in alternate universes to destroy planes and force them into death. Based on practical experience and human nature, this would likely become reality. Not everyone had moral boundaries like Lu Changsheng. Many cultivators put themselves above all else in their pursuit of cultivation, sparing no cost. *If the number of World Masters who undergo dimension ascension grows too large in the future, it might cause massive repercussions across the alternate universes of the River of Spacetime, which could in turn affect our Great Universe...* Sitting in his cave dwelling, thoughts flashed through Lu Changsheng's mind. The Dimension Ascension Method might well be a Pandora's box. Whether opening it was right or wrong, he was not sure. But for him personally, spreading it undoubtedly brought immense benefits. For instance, right after the three-day sermon ended, his Golden-Nature Soul had instantly increased by one percent, reaching three percent. And that was not the end of it. As time passed, vast amounts of fortune gathered upon him continuously. In just one month, his Golden-Nature Soul grew another percent, reaching four percent. In the short term, the influx of fortune showed no sign of waning. It had settled into a steady state, constantly channeling fortune into him. It was truly marvelous. If this method spread to alternate universes in the future, the fortune he harvested would surely be even greater. *Ah well, even if it is a Pandora's box, there are powers capable of curbing it.* *A Third Realm Sovereign can decompose an ascended world. No matter how colossal an ascended world becomes, in essence, its power remains inferior to a Sovereign's power of decomposition.* *Therefore, the pressing priority and foundation of cultivation is still to give birth to immortal true intent as quickly as possible and advance to the Third Realm!* Lu Changsheng did not lose himself in complacency. He understood the foundation of cultivation and would not become endlessly fixated on growing the volume of his True Realm. With matters in the Great Universe settled, Lu Changsheng looked forward to the Eternal Academy with great longing. After all, the top geniuses from countless universes under the Universe Alliance gathered there. It possessed inexhaustible resources, and rumors even said the Eternal Academy possessed means to increase the chances of a cosmic mighty figure birthing immortal true intent. Lu Changsheng was genuinely filled with anticipation. He prepared to depart for the Eternal Academy. Leaving his cave dwelling, Lu Changsheng went once more to pay respects to his master, Sovereign Feilong. "Master, how stands the matter of the Eternal Academy quota for this disciple?" Lu Changsheng asked. Theoretically, the contention for the quota had not yet officially concluded. Under the current circumstances, however, who could possibly compete with him? Theory was just theory; the reality was that the quota could belong to no one but Lu Changsheng. Sovereign Feilong said with a smile, "It's essentially settled. The other Sovereigns have all given up contesting it, so the spot is virtually in your hands. What, do you wish to head to the Eternal Academy now?" "Yes, this disciple wishes to depart as soon as possible." Lu Changsheng nodded. "Going earlier is fine as well. After all, you will need to vie for true disciple status. I hear competition for true disciple spots at the Eternal Academy is exceptionally fierce; you will be facing countless geniuses from across the Universe Alliance. "Still, with your current capabilities, you shouldn't fear any peer-level competition. "Your present strength is formidable, nearly invincible beneath the Sovereigns, and the volume of your True Realm seems capable of further growth. But no matter what, you must remember that realm is the foundation of cultivation. Advancing to the Third Realm must remain your ultimate goal. Even if you can slay a Third Realm Sovereign, what of it? Among the Third Realm, there are pinnacle Sovereigns who truly reign invincible. No matter how much your True Realm's volume grows, it cannot contend against a pinnacle Sovereign—they are experts on an entirely different level." "This disciple understands." Lu Changsheng's mind was crystal clear. Realm was the root of everything; no matter how strong the True Realm's combat power was, it was merely a means of safeguarding the Dao. "It is good that you understand. "This is the Eternal Academy imprint. Merge it into your body, and you may head directly to the Eternal Academy." With a wave of Sovereign Feilong's hand, a streak of golden light sank into Lu Changsheng's body. Lu Changsheng sensed it briefly. It was indeed an imprint serving as a token of entry and posed no harm to him. With a slight probe, details such as the location of the Eternal Academy surfaced in his mind, making navigation exceptionally convenient. "Master, this disciple takes his leave!" Lu Changsheng bowed respectfully to Sovereign Feilong. Regardless of anything else, having Sovereign Feilong on his path of cultivation had made things vastly more convenient, sparing him many detours. Lu Changsheng was sincerely grateful to his master. "Go. "I hope that the next time I see you, you will give this master a pleasant surprise." Sovereign Feilong waved his hand, and Lu Changsheng respectfully withdrew. Lu Changsheng went next to meet Senior Brothers Fang Chuan and Zhao Yi to inform them of his decision. Both senior brothers understood completely. Arriving at the Eternal Academy earlier meant advancing to the Third Realm sooner. At present, their confidence in Lu Changsheng was absolute. In their eyes, he was certain to advance to the Third Realm. If even Lu Changsheng could not do so, who else could? "Junior Brother Lu, have a smooth journey." Lu Changsheng nodded. He then met with Lin Qingluan. Lin Qingluan still had not broken through to become a Second Realm mighty figure. However, Lu Changsheng now possessed abundant fortune to assist her cultivation—and a steady supply at that. After preaching to the Great Universe, fortune would gather around him ceaselessly. When the time came, he could use an avatar to help her cultivate. At the very least, helping her reach the Second Realm should pose no problem. "Qingluan, remain in the Great Universe for now and cultivate to the Second Realm. Once you have a certain degree of self-preservation capability, I will take you to the Eternal Academy or other alternate universes. After all, the First Realm is too perilous; once you perish, you cannot recover. But the Second Realm is different. You can leave an avatar behind, allowing you to slowly recover even if your true body falls." Lin Qingluan nodded. She knew how far Lu Changsheng had progressed. As a First Realm Transcendent, the gulf between them was simply too wide. She needed to reach at least the Second Realm, or she would not even have the qualification to remain by his side. "Be careful at the Eternal Academy as well. Across the vast universe, there are far too many geniuses. There are always people beyond people, and heavens beyond heavens," Lin Qingluan urged gently. Lu Changsheng spent some tender time with Lin Qingluan before bidding farewell to everyone. He then swiftly departed the Great Universe, heading toward the Eternal Academy. The specific location of the Eternal Academy required the guidance of the imprint. Guided by it, Lu Changsheng traversed the River of Spacetime continuously. Before long, he arrived at the location indicated by the imprint. It was an enormous universe. Yes, not a world, but an entire universe—one unlike any Lu Changsheng had ever seen before. *Buzz.* Lu Changsheng stepped forward, entering this universe. Immediately, he felt suppression from the universe. This suppression was immense, far greater than that of any universe he had visited before. He suspected that even a half-step Sovereign entering this universe would have their strength suppressed by half. This time, Lu Changsheng had taken no chances, condensing this avatar with the full six-hundred-fold volume of his True Realm. Facing such terrifying cosmic pressure, even Lu Changsheng's six-hundred-fold True Realm volume was suppressed by nearly twenty percent. That amounted to a suppression of one hundred and twenty times its volume, meaning he could only exert the power of four hundred and eighty times his base volume. Even so, the impact on Lu Changsheng was minor. The stronger one was, the less one was suppressed. Other cosmic mighty figures were generally suppressed by more than half, so by comparison, Lu Changsheng held an even greater advantage. *I wonder if I can undergo dimension ascension here?* After a moment's thought, Lu Changsheng immediately began to test it. This was a precaution he took every time he arrived in an alternate universe. No matter what, ascending in dimension first was paramount. Once ascended, traveling became exceedingly convenient, and it also guarded against unexpected mishaps. Thus, Lu Changsheng proceeded according to his usual method. He was not the least bit unfamiliar with dimension ascension; it was practically second nature to him. In merely a few hours, he succeeded, experiencing no difference from before. The universe housing the Eternal Academy could also accommodate dimension ascension. Once ascended, Lu Changsheng immediately "sensed" the Eternal Academy. It would have been impossible not to, for it was simply too conspicuous, situated at the very center of this universe. An incomparably vast plane sat at the universe's core. Moreover, this plane was open, allowing anyone in the universe to sense it. *Swish.* The next instant, Lu Changsheng arrived outside the plane where the Eternal Academy was situated. Upon landing, he saw countless cultivators coming and going. Without exception, every single one of them was a cosmic mighty figure, each radiating a formidable aura. Most were top cosmic mighty figures! Furthermore, there was another distinct trait: not a single half-step Sovereign was among them. Every one of them held the potential to make an attempt at the Third Realm! "Oh?" "A newly arrived outer student for the Eternal Academy? Come, let me guide you—count it as a guidance mission for me." At that moment, a smiling man in blue robes stepped up to Lu Changsheng.