Second Layer of the Void Refinement Realm!

At Azure Cloud Peak, Lu Changsheng is in seclusion, focusing all his efforts on breaking through to the Second Layer of the Void Refinement Realm.

Lu Changsheng continuously Transmission Empowerment to his disciples, and the system returned their cultivation levels. Having only entered the Void Refinement Realm a few years ago, they were about to break through again.

Above Azure Cloud Peak, purple qi clouds rose from the east, and extraordinary celestial phenomena reappeared.

The scale of the purple qi coming from the east was unprecedented, spanning a full three hundred li.

Lin Qingzhi, Lu Qinglian, Mo Huazhi, Chen Xiaoyao, the four Disciples, were all patiently waiting for their master to emerge from seclusion.

After his Senior Brother Li Changye led the team away from Shushan, Lu Changsheng went into seclusion for thirteen days.

"Master's aura is rising rapidly; it seems he will soon emerge from seclusion."

Lin Qingzhi and Lu Changsheng both practiced the Taiqing Wuji Art, and Lin Qingzhi knew that Lu Changsheng was about to complete a breakthrough.

"Why is Master in seclusion again? It's so boring."

Lu Qinglian stretched, eager to test the power of the Sacred Fire Immortal Ring on the Elders of the Four Great Demonic Sects.

Mo Huazhi sat on a bamboo chair, hugging her knees, holding a book in her hands, reading quietly.

In her view, it was only a matter of time before her master achieved a breakthrough; all she had to do was wait patiently.

Chen Xiaoyao, on the other hand, fished by the stream, enjoying a rare moment of peace.

With his cultivation level, he could actually blast fish, but that would take away the fun of fishing.

It's done.

On the fourteenth day, Lu Changsheng finally opened his eyes. His aura had risen to a new level, and his cultivation had reached the Second Layer of the Void Refinement Realm.

"My Taiqing Wuji Art has finally reached the Eighth Layer of perfection."

Lu Changsheng not only broke through a small realm in his cultivation, but his Taiqing Wuji Art also advanced to a higher realm.

Currently, Lu Changsheng still possesses the ninth and Tenth Chapters of the Taiqing Wuji Art.

If Lu Changsheng Taiqing Wuji Art Ninth Layer and achieves great perfection, his combat power will rival that of Taiyuan True Person. If he Tenth-Layer Great Perfection, his combat power will surpass that of the Six Great Sect Masters.

However, with Lu Changsheng's current level, it's still too early to reach the ninth or Tenth Layer Taiqing Wuji Art Ninth Layer.

"In recent years, I've barely grasped the basics of the Soul-Seeking Technique, and the Immortal-Stage Tracking Technique is still too difficult, but it's enough for now."

"The Heavenly Gang Sword Formation has been cultivated to the Third Layer."

"The Nine Turns Gods and Devils Body-Refining Method has reached its second revolution."

"The Ninth Form the True Martial Nine Forms is about to be mastered."

Lu Changsheng is simultaneously cultivating three Immortal Stage Cultivation Method: "Taiqing Wuji Art", "Nine Turns Gods and Devils Body-Refining Method", and "Soul-Seeking Technique", as well as two Heaven Stage Cultivation Method: "True Martial Nine Forms" and "Heavenly Gang Sword Formation". He has not yet achieved great perfection.

The fastest progress in cultivation is still with the "True Martial Nine Forms," which is only one level away from reaching the Great Perfection.

The Heavenly Gang Sword Formation is also Upper-Grade Heaven Stage Cultivation Method, but its potential is close to that of Immortal Stage Cultivation Method. Therefore, the difficulty of cultivating it to the Sixth Layer is no less than that of Immortal Stage Cultivation Method.

As for the Great Perfection of Immortal Stage Cultivation Method, it's extremely difficult; I don't even know if it's possible to reach the Void Refinement Realm Great Completion.

"I use Apprentice-Teaching Simulator to simulate my Disciple's life. The Calamity may last for quite some time, but I can still cultivate slowly along the way, without rushing. Being too hasty will only make it easier to Qi Deviation."

Lu Changsheng felt relieved. All things considered, he had only cultivated for 18 years, yet he had already achieved his current level of cultivation and possessed numerous life-saving techniques, enough to make many cultivators envious.

Lu Changsheng was rather disappointed that the current system's probability of returning Middle-Grade Immortal Artifact was too low; he hadn't yet obtained a single Middle-Grade Immortal Artifact.

It's hard to say whether the Six Great Sects even possess Middle-Grade Immortal Artifacts.

"Congratulations, Master, on completing your seclusion."

"Master, Master, let's go down the mountain quickly!"

As Lu Changsheng stepped out of his cave abode, several disciples came to greet him. Lu Qinglian took Lu Changsheng's arm, eager to see him.

She hasn't had the chance to witness the power of Immortal Artifact yet.

Lu Changsheng already knew that his Senior Brother Li Changye had led the Elders of Shushan to set off ahead of time, while he himself was stuck in Shushan because he had reached a critical point in his breakthrough.

"Try to rely on your own cultivation and wisdom to survive this Calamity, after all, your master cannot protect you forever."

"Yes!"

"Let's go down the mountain."

Lu Changsheng unleashed the True Martial Sword, while his four disciples simultaneously unleashed their Flying Swords, and five streaks of light departed from Shushan.

"The Four Great Demonic Sects sect leaders, even the Demon Lord of the Desolate Province... I can't afford to confront these peerless experts head-on. I must flee immediately. Fortunately, I have many ways to protect myself..."

Based on his level of cultivation of the Taiqing Wuji Art, Lu Changsheng deduced the gap between himself and the leaders of the Four Great Demonic Sects.

One must at least master the Taiqing Wuji Art Ninth Layer to be considered close to the level of the Six Great Sect Masters and the Four Great Demonic Sects sect masters.

With the Xuanhuang Pagoda, the Taiji Robe, and the Inch-to-End-of-the-World Talisman, Lu Changsheng has the ability to protect himself even if he encounters the leaders of the Four Great Demonic Sects.

On the Rear Mountain of Shushan, Taiyuan True Person and seven Grand Supreme Elders gathered at Myriad Sword Peak.

Suddenly, more than a dozen streaks of light landed on Myriad Sword Peak.

These dozen or so figures were all imposing, causing the sea of clouds to churn and the wind and clouds to change color.

To be qualified to become Grand Supreme Elders, one must at least possess the cultivation level of the Void Refinement Realm!

The third batch of Shushan Grand Supreme Elders emerged from seclusion, numbering more than a dozen!

This is the profound heritage of Shushan!

"Dear fellow disciples and nephews, it's been a long time."

Haha, I didn't expect everyone to still be alive.

"Alas, after this Calamity, I wonder how many people will survive."

"I request that half of the Grand Supreme Elders guard Shushan and oversee the Mountain-Guarding Formation, while the other half accompany me to support the Grand Supreme Elders Ask Immortal Pavilion."

"Taiyuan, thank you for your hard work this time."

"When Master chose you to succeed as the Shushan Sect Master, it wasn't because you were the most talented among us, but because you were willing to dedicate everything to Shushan. Now it seems that Master's choice was correct."

"My fellow disciples, you flatter me."

Taiyuan True Person led ten Grand Supreme Elders down the mountain.

These Grand Supreme Elders flew on their swords, breaking through the sea of clouds at an incredibly fast speed.

Above the Firmament of Xiazhou, the teams from the Five Great Sects flew by like streaks of light, their destination the Ask Immortal Pavilion located in the southern part of Xiazhou.

"An immortal is passing by, my son. Quickly kneel down with me and beg for the immortal's protection."

"May the immortals above protect my family and keep them healthy."

"May the immortals bless me so that I may pass the imperial examinations; I will surely burn incense and kneel in prayer day and night."

The people of Xiazhou, upon witnessing these miraculous signs, all prostrated themselves in worship.

What happened?

A Nameless Swordsman riding a skinny horse was drinking heavily from a gourd. In his drunken haze, he saw the Shushan people flying overhead, and his gaze gradually sharpened, like a spirit sword revealing its full edge.

"Horse, we're not heading north anymore, we're heading south."

The Nameless Swordsman, carrying a wooden sword and riding a skinny horse, headed south towards the Liang Kingdom.

"Strangeness?"

As Lu Changsheng flew over the Nameless Swordsman, he vaguely sensed an unusual aura, but in his haste to continue his journey, he did not have time to investigate further.

"What's wrong with Master?"

Lin Qingzhi sensed something was wrong with Lu Changsheng.

"Nothing."

Lu Changsheng shook his head. Xiazhou is a vast land with a population of hundreds of millions, so it's not surprising that there are some hidden Rogue Cultivator among the rogue cultivators.