The Underestimated Shushan Sect Master

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After a brief rest in the Great Wu Dynasty, Lu Changsheng and his party continued their journey to Central Province.

Three months later, Lu Changsheng and his group finally entered the territory of Central Province.

Central Province is located in the very center of this world, stretching for millions of miles, with Sects and countless powerful cultivators.

In comparison, Xiazhou is merely a state located in a relatively remote corner of the southwestern part of this realm.

"According to records, the Stars Pavilion occupies the central position of this realm, which is also the place with the most abundant Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi. Therefore, the disciples of the Stars Pavilion cultivate faster than other Sects, and the number of powerful figures produced by the Star Pavilion is also the largest. In every Central Continent Conference, the first place has been monopolized by the Stars Pavilion. Other Provinces can only compete with the Stars Pavilion if they produce Peerless Genius. The most glorious time for our Shushan was when Dao Ancestor Taiqing True Person hundreds of Ten Thousand Years Ago, who overwhelmed the powerful figures of all the Sects. Even the Pavilion Stars Pavilion Master was no match for him."

Thinking of Situ Kong Sects's prosperity when Taiqing True Person was in charge of Shushan, and its current decline, Shushan couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions.

Five hundred thousand years ago, the Taiqing True Person defeated the powerful figures of various Sects. He remained silent until he made a name for himself, becoming famous in the Battle of Shushan. As a result, he absorbed a large number of Peerless Genius, and later other powerful figures who Ascension to the Immortal Realm were born.

However, after 500,000 years, Shushan gradually declined and could no longer make a name for itself in the Central Continent Conference, making it difficult to recruit geniuses from Other Provinces.

"That's the most important part of the Stars Pavilion."

A dozen days later, a huge Pavilion that pierced the clouds appeared dozens of miles away.

Surrounding the enormous Stars Pavilion are countless Pavilions, providing residences and training grounds for ordinary Elders and disciples.

The Stars Pavilion alone has a million Elders and disciples.

Streaks of light landed on the gate of the Stars Pavilion. These Xiuzhenzhe came from various states and regions, and each of them possessed an extraordinary aura.

"Master, there are so many powerful figures here! It's much more lively than our Shushan."

Lu Qinglian sensed that the auras of the people present were not weak, and couldn't help but feel excited.

A disciple from the Stars Pavilion approached. "Fellow Daoists, where do you come from?"

"We're from Xiazhou."

"Xiazhou? So you're from Sects like Shushan, Boundless Temple, or Ask Immortal Pavilion?"

"Exactly."

"Please follow me to the guest house, fellow Daoists."

The disciples of the Stars Pavilion led Lu Changsheng and his group to the area where the various Sects resided.

Xiazhou is located in a remote area, so they were among the later arrivals; most of the powerful figures from the Sects had already arrived.

Lu Changsheng could sense that there were many powerful auras in this area, and even rare experts at the Dao Integration Realm were not uncommon here.

After all, the Central Province Dao Discussion brought together powerful Sects from various sects across different states.

Who are these people who have arrived?

"I just overheard them at the Stars Pavilion's gate saying they were cultivators from Xiazhou."

"Shushan, the number one Sects in Xiazhou, once overshadowed Stars Pavilion five hundred thousand years ago, enjoying unparalleled prestige. However, in every Central Continent Conference since then, except for the Azure Lotus Fairy who made it into the Top Eight three hundred thousand years ago, they have never even made it into the top sixteen, let alone won the championship."

"It seems Xiazhou has declined; this Central Continent Conference is likely just a formality."

"Indeed, their auras are rather ordinary; their cultivation levels seem rather low as well."

The powerful figures from various Sects who arrived early couldn't help but inquire about Lu Changsheng and his group's background out of curiosity... The Shushan Dao Ancestor Taiqing Zhenren, had once overwhelmed all the heroes in the Central Continent Conference, winning first place. Therefore, Shushan had a considerable reputation in various continents. Upon learning that Lu Changsheng was the Shushan Sect Master, many people scanned Lu Changsheng and his group with their Divine Senses and found that Lu Changsheng and his group's cultivation level did not exceed the Fifth Layer of the Dao Integration Realm, with most of them at the First Layer of the Dao Integration Realm. Some of the Sect Master from powerful Sects showed disdainful expressions.

Times have changed, Shushan is no longer the Shushan that once broke the Stars Pavilion's monopoly.

"It seems we've been underestimated. There's really nothing we can do; our Xiazhou cultivation world declined just in time for this Central Continent Conference. If the Central Continent Conference had been postponed for thousands of years, Xiazhou would at least have several Great Completion of the Dao Integration Realm experts."

Grandmaster Chen couldn't help but sigh.

Xiazhou has many Peerless Genius. Currently, the Sect Master of the major sects have cultivated for no more than a few thousand years, which is not comparable to some powerful Sects in Other Provinces who have cultivated for ten thousand years.

However, the Sect Master of the Sects in Xiazhou all have the potential to reach the Great Completion of the Dao Integration Realm.

Yu Xuanji remained unfazed. "Participating in the Central Continent Conference is not just for rankings. Experiencing the Cultivation Method and Divine Abilities of other Sects is also crucial for our enlightenment."

"Sect Master Lu!"

When Lu Changsheng and his group were looked down upon by other powerful Sects, a beautiful figure appeared and waved to Lu Changsheng warmly.

Lu Changsheng looked at the person, who turned out to be Penglai Fairy, the Sect Master of the Penglai Sword Sect.

The Fairy of Penglai Fairy was still at the third level of the Dao Integration Realm, but after 140 years of cultivation, Penglai Fairy cultivation had reached the peak of the third level of the Dao Integration Realm, only one step away from the Fourth Layer of the Dao Integration Realm.

"Your cultivation level is much higher than it was back on Penglai Immortal Island."

Penglai Fairy sensed that Lu Changsheng's cultivation level was fluctuating between the Second Layer of Dao Integration Realm. Although she didn't know his true level, his aura was significantly stronger than when he fought the Wind-Thunder Pavilion on Penglai Immortal Island.

Lu Changsheng was able to kill Lei Tiannan was at the fourth level of the Second Layer of Dao Integration Realm, when he was only at the second level of the Fourth Layer of the Dao Integration Realm. His combat strength is only going to be stronger now.

For a Dao Integration Realm expert whose lifespan is ten or twenty thousand years, one hundred and forty years is nothing more than a year in the eyes of an ordinary person.

In just 140 years, Lu Changsheng's cultivation had improved again. Penglai Fairy realized that she had not misjudged him after all.

It's a pity that Lu Changsheng didn't agree back then; otherwise, if he had found a way to keep Lu Changsheng on Penglai Immortal Island, the story would have been different.

"Wait, you..."

The Penglai Fairy's attention shifted to Xia Ningxue, and Pupils shocked to discover that Xia Ningxue's cultivation level had actually reached the Fourth Layer of the Dao Integration Realm.

She couldn't understand why Lu Changsheng and Xia Ningxue's cultivation levels had advanced so rapidly.

What surprised Penglai Fairy was also Lu Changsheng's disciples. One hundred and forty years ago, they were only at the Great Completion of the Dao Palace Realm or the Early Stage of the Void Refinement Realm, but now their cultivation Void Refinement Realm Great Completion.

It should be noted that even after cultivating for three thousand years, Taiyuan True Person was only at the Peak Void Refinement Realm, and it was only with great difficulty that he entered the Dao Integration Realm.

How could Lu Changsheng's disciples have made such progress after more than a hundred years of cultivation?... Unless a Dao Integration Realm expert has been continuously Transmission Empowerment to them, their cultivation speed could not possibly be ten times that of ordinary people.

"The most beautiful woman in Luzhou Penglai Fairy, is actually so polite to the Shushan Sect Master? With her talent, she will surely reach the Great Completion of the Dao Integration Realm sooner or later. Even if Sect Master at the Fifth Layer of the Dao Integration Realm tries to chat with her, she will ignore him. I never expected her to be so polite to the Shushan Sect Master, whose strength is only average."

"The cultivation level of the Shushan Sect Master is far inferior to mine. Penglai Fairy ignores me but pays attention to a pretty boy. Does even Immortal Maiden at the Dao Integration Realm judge people by their looks?"

A powerful Sects member carrying a treasured sword stood with his hands in front of his chest, looking disdainful.

If this weren't the Stars Pavilion's Sects grounds, where one couldn't act recklessly, he might have taught Lu Changsheng, the Shushan Sect Master whom he saw as a pretty boy, a lesson.

"The sect leader of the Profound Saber Sect, Mad Saber, is a peak expert at the Sixth Layer of the Dao Integration Realm, yet he was still rejected by Penglai Fairy. If the Shushan Sect Master offends this person and happens to encounter her at the upcoming Central Continent Conference, he might not show any mercy."

As the old saying goes, "beautiful women bring disaster," and the ancients were right.

The powerful figures from other Sects were merely watching the spectacle.

In their view, the current strength of Shushan is inferior to that of the Profound Saber Sect. If Shushan offends the Profound Saber Sect because of Penglai Fairy, it may face great disaster.

"Wait a minute, look at the group from Xiazhou. The Pavilion Master of Ask Immortal Pavilion and the Master of Crouching Dragon Temple are both rare beauties, especially the Pavilion Master of Ask Immortal Pavilion!"

"Indeed, this person's beauty is no less than that of the Penglai Fairy, and perhaps even more exquisite."

Suddenly, everyone noticed Xia Ningxue among the group from Xiazhou.

Xia Ningxue is pure and immaculate, like Immortal Maiden from the Guanghan palace. Her cold temperament keeps people at a distance, yet she is also beautiful and captivating, making her even more desirable.

"My Immortal Maiden, I am the Valley Master of Blazing Fire Valley. With the Central Continent Conference approaching, would you do me the Cultivation Method with me beforehand?"

A Dao Integration Realm expert with a scar on his face took the initiative to step forward and strike up a conversation with Xia Ningxue.

He unleashed a powerful aura without restraint, revealing himself to be at the Sixth Layer of the Dao Integration Realm!

The Valley Master of Blazing Fire Valley had absolute confidence in his own aptitude and cultivation.

He has only cultivated for eight thousand years and has already reached the Sixth Layer of the Dao Integration Realm. He is expected to the Ascension to the Immortal Realm in the future!

In his view, no one in Xiazhou was his match, and he believed that his powerful aura and domineering presence would attract them.

If the flowers are in full bloom, the butterflies will come.

Unexpectedly, Xia Ningxue coldly replied, "Not interested."

Although she was only at the Fourth Layer of the Dao Integration Realm, she had comprehended the profound Sword Art within the Qingxia Ancient Cave, making her extraordinary. Furthermore, she possessed the Spirit Wa Saint Body, allowing her to fight across realms. She was far beyond the ability of the Blazing Fire Valley Master, who was only at the Sixth Layer of the Dao Integration Realm, to intimidate her.

Besides, if one wants to discuss Dao with someone, it's better to find Lu Changsheng; the two of them can even cultivate the Yin-Yang Dual Cultivation Art and the Holy Spirit Swordsmanship together.

"Don't say that. The Central Continent Conference is a platform for powerful figures from various Sects across different continents to compete in martial arts. Immortal Maiden, why don't you reconsider? Our Blazing Fire Valley's Supreme Heaven-Burning True Art is a top-tier Cultivation Method in this world. Our duel might even help Immortal Maiden advance to a higher level."

The Valley Master of Blazing Fire Valley, who had lived for eight thousand years, was not discouraged by Xia Ningxue's initial rejection. Instead, he shamelessly continued to strike up a conversation... Xia Ningxue Liu Mei slightly.

Seeing that the Valley Master of Blazing Fire Valley was about to pull Xia Ningxue away, Lu Changsheng grabbed the Blazing Fire Valley Master's wrist with one hand and uttered only one word. "Get lost."

What are you?

An unnamed fire surged within the Valley Master of Blazing Fire Valley.

Lu Changsheng's aura was at most at the Fourth Layer of the Dao Integration Realm, yet he dared to offend a powerhouse at the Sixth Layer of the Dao Integration Realm?

Although Shushan was once a prominent place 500,000 years ago, 500,000 years have passed, and the world has changed drastically. Shushan is no longer the Shushan it once was, and it is not even as good as their Blazing Fire Valley.

But the people of Shushan wanted to stop him from striking up a conversation with the Ask Immortal Pavilion?

The Valley Master of Blazing Fire Valley was about to lose his temper, but he suddenly realized that his wrist was being held by Lu Changsheng and he was unable to break free.

Lu Changsheng mastered the Nine Turns Gods and Devils Body-Refining Method, cultivating the Nine-Turn Divine Body. He also cultivated the Undying Divine Art, and his physique was tempered by various Medicinal Pills and heavenly materials and earthly treasures, making it comparable to Top-Grade Immortal Artifact.

With his strength, even the Valley Master of Blazing Fire Valley, who Sixth Layer of the Dao Integration Realm, could not struggle against him.

The Valley Master of Blazing Fire Valley's expression changed. "You're a martial arts cultivator?"

The Valley Master of Blazing Fire Valley quickly circulated his True Qi, attempting to retract his wrist.

Suddenly, Lu Changsheng released his force, and the Valley Master of Blazing Fire Valley was caught off guard, falling backward and landing hard on his backside.

The cultivators who were watching the drama unfold remained completely silent.

The Valley Master of Blazing Fire Valley Sixth Layer of the Dao Integration Realm, actually suffered a silent defeat at the hands of the young Shushan Sect Master?!

"Hateful!"

The Valley Master of Blazing Fire Valley had a fiery temper. Being humiliated in front of everyone, including powerful figures from various Sects and Elders of Blazing Fire Valley, enraged him beyond measure!

What really fueled the fire in the Blazing Fire Valley was the look Xia Ningxue gave Lu Changsheng, a look that held a hint of tenderness.

The Valley Master of Blazing Fire Valley activated his unique Cultivation Method, causing the surrounding temperature to rise rapidly and a heat wave to sweep in all directions.

"This is the 'Heaven-Burning True Art,' Mid-Grade Immortal Stage Cultivation Method from Blazing Fire Valley. It seems the Valley Master of Blazing Fire Valley has been thoroughly enraged."

"Given the cultivation level of the Shushan Sect Master, angering the Valley Master of the Blazing Fire Valley, who Sixth Layer of the Dao Integration Realm, is not a wise choice."

"The Shushan Sect Master is going to be in serious trouble this time."

The powerful figures from other Sects were eager to see what would happen, just to get a glimpse of the Shushan Sect Master's strength.

"How dare you cause trouble on our Stars Pavilion's territory! Blazing Fire Valley is tired of living!"

A woman dressed in green, wearing a veil and carrying an Immortal Sword appeared. Although she was only at the Void Refinement Realm, she dared to sternly rebuke the Valley Master of Blazing Fire Valley, who Sixth Layer of the Dao Integration Realm.

On the chest of her blue robe were sun and moon patterns that reflected each other.

This is the Sects emblem of the Stars Pavilion, the largest Sects in Central Province!

Upon seeing the Elders of the Stars Pavilion step forward, the Valley Master of Blazing Fire Valley quickly dispersed his power and glared fiercely at Lu Changsheng: "You brat, don't let me draw you as my opponent in the Central Continent Conference, or I will show no mercy."

The Valley Master of Blazing Fire Valley returned to the guesthouse where he resided in Blazing Fire Valley.

The Green-Robed Woman appeared and immediately rebuked the Valley Master of Blazing Fire Valley, and the other powerful figures from the surrounding Sects dared not say anything more.

After all, this is Stars Pavilion's territory.

With the Elders of the Stars Pavilion stepping forward, no one dared to object.

Although Blazing Fire Valley is a powerful Sects, if it offends Stars Pavilion, Blazing Fire Valley might be wiped off the map.

The two Sects are not on the same level.

The Green-Robed Woman turned around and looked at Lu Changsheng, a hint of surprise flashing in her bright eyes.

Lu Changsheng's aura was much stronger than it had been 145 years ago when she went to Shushan to distribute invitations to the Central Continent Conference.

Even the Peerless Genius in the Stars Pavilion wouldn't have such an astonishing cultivation speed.

The Green-Robed Woman had a feeling that this might not be Lu Changsheng's true cultivation level.

"Elder Sister, we meet again."

Chen Xiaoyao appeared behind Lu Changsheng. Back in the Desolate Province Immortal Ruins, if it weren't for the Green-Robed Woman appearing, he would have already died at the hands of the Demon General.

"It's you? I didn't expect you to have already reached the Fifth Layer of the Void Refinement Realm."

The Green-Robed Woman was surprised to find that Chen Xiaoyao, who was only at the Nascent Soul Realm back then, had almost caught up with her in terms of cultivation level.