Taihua Saintess! (4K)

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Jingyun Peak, Mingdao Cave, Lu Changsheng arrived at the cave abode of Daoist Yuxuan and began learning Swordsmanship from Daoist Yuxuan.

Daoist Yuxuan is a Sword Dao master at the Great Luo Golden Immortal Realm. With just a little guidance, Lu Changsheng will be enlightened.

Because of the Dual Cultivation System, Lu Changsheng can also receive Sword Dao Comprehension from Xia Ningxue.

"Every ten thousand years, Sage-Proving Mountain holds the Nine-Pulse Martial Assembly, where Elders and disciples from the Nine Peaks spar with each other. The winner of the Grand Supreme Elders group receives a piece of Enlightenment Tea Leaf. You'd better try to become Grand Supreme Elders and obtain this piece of Enlightenment Tea Leaf; this will greatly increase your chances of reaching the Great Luo Golden Immortal Realm."

Daoist Yuxuan was still considering making Lu Changsheng the Grand Supreme Elders of Sage-Proving Mountain.

At Sage-Proving Mountain, besides the Nine Peak Masters, the highest-ranking person is the Grand Supreme Elders, who enjoys considerable privileges.

Every month, the Grand Supreme Elders receive a sum of Cultivation Resources. In the Nine-Pulse Martial Assembly, the victorious Grand Supreme Elders receives an Enlightenment Tea Leaf.

"Enlightenment Tea?"

This was the first time Lu Changsheng had ever heard of this treasure.

The fact that a master of Daoist Yuxuan's caliber values Enlightenment Tea so highly speaks volumes about the value of this treasure.

"The Enlightenment Tea Tree is the Mountain-Suppressing Treasure of the Taihua Sacred Ground, harvested only once every ten thousand years. The vast majority of the tea leaves remain within the Taihua Sacred Ground, with only a small portion distributed to the Taihua Sacred Ground Immortal Gate affiliated with it. We, the Sage-Proving Mountain, work for the Taihua Sacred Ground, and every ten thousand years we can only obtain ten tea leaves. One leaf is given to each of the Nine Peak Masters, and one to the Grand Supreme Elders wins the Nine-Pulse Martial Assembly. With your talent, I think you have a good chance of winning in the Grand Supreme Elders group."

"Enlightenment Tea Leaf is a treasure for enlightenment; just one leaf can lead one to a state of sudden enlightenment, making it suitable for use during breakthroughs or when comprehending Cultivation Method. Not only Great Luo Golden Immortals, but even Immortal Emperors can benefit from it. Therefore, Enlightenment Tea Leaf is also rated as Sixteenth Grade heavenly materials and earthly treasures."

Having tasted the Enlightenment Tea Leaf, the Daoist Yuxuan knew the wondrous uses of this treasure.

With the guidance of Daoist Yuxuan, Lu Changsheng was fully capable of competing for this piece of Enlightenment Tea Leaf. Daoist Yuxuan believed that it would be a great pity if Lu Changsheng gave up the competition for Enlightenment Tea.

"I'll give it a try."

Lu Changsheng thought for a moment and decided that whether he used the Enlightenment Tea himself or gave it to his disciples as a reward, it would be fine.

To become Grand Supreme Elders of the Sage-Proving Mountain, one must not only possess at least the cultivation level of the Heavenly Immortal Realm, but also make significant contributions to the sect.

Lu Changsheng cultivated on Sage-Proving Mountain for a period of time and learned that he could increase his Treasure Pavilion's Sect Contribution by donating treasures to the Treasure Pavilion.

Fortunately, Lu Changsheng has enough treasures in his possession. Even if he doesn't leave the mountain to complete the assessment task, he can still become Grand Supreme Elders.

"There are still three thousand years until the next Nine-Pulse Martial Assembly. In these three thousand years, as long as you complete more sect missions, becoming Grand Supreme Elders will not be a problem."

Daoist Yuxuan knew that Lu Changsheng, a Half-Step Great Luo Golden Immortal, could easily become Grand Supreme Elders by spending a few hundred years doing things for the Sage-Proving Mountain.

"I will become Grand Supreme Elders today. I'm going to the Treasure Pavilion."

Lu Changsheng left Mingdao Cave and headed to the Treasure Pavilion.

"Longevity Daoist, you've come again?"

The Elders and disciples of the Treasure Pavilion excitedly came up to greet Lu Changsheng, this wealthy man, upon his arrival.

Lu Changsheng exchanged a batch of lower-level treasures for higher-level ones, so the Treasure Pavilion could still make a profit.

What? You're not welcome?

"No, we would be honored if the Longevity Daoist came to our Treasure Pavilion. What treasures does the Longevity Daoist intend to exchange this time? Would you like me to recommend a few?"

Elder Chang, who was in charge of the Treasure Pavilion, was a Peak Heavenly Immortal. In the Sage-Proving Mountain, he was considered a peerless expert, second only to Half-Step Great Luo Golden Immortal and Great Luo Golden Immortal. However, in front of Lu Changsheng, Half-Step Great Luo Golden Immortal who was also incredibly wealthy, he went to great lengths to curry favor with him and even offered to recommend treasures.

"I have not come to the Treasure Pavilion today to exchange for treasures."

"Oh? What brings the Longevity Daoist here?"

"I want to donate a batch of treasures to the Sects and become a Grand Supreme Elders."

Lu Changsheng got straight to the point, stating his purpose directly.

With so many treasures, I can be as capricious as I want!

"This..."

Elder Chang and his disciples were greatly surprised.

Unexpectedly, Lu Changsheng wanted to take a shortcut to become the Grand Supreme Elders.

Although Lu Changsheng used some tricks, it wasn't impossible. The donated treasures could be exchanged for Sect Contribution, which was equivalent to completing sect missions. If one had the strength and made contributions to the Sects, one could certainly become Grand Supreme Elders.

Even the Immortal Gate are driven by self-interest.

Han Jie of the High Antiquity Han Clan was even able to be appointed as Grand Supreme Elders of Sage-Proving Mountain, relying on the Lineage's powerful background.

"However, becoming Grand Supreme Elders through donations requires a large number of treasures. Even if one becomes Grand Supreme Elders and receives a batch of Cultivation Resources each month, it's not a profitable outcome; in fact, it's somewhat of a loss."

Elder Chang had been quite kind to Lu Changsheng, but he reminded Lu Changsheng that this deal wasn't worthwhile.

It doesn't matter.

Lu Changsheng didn't care at all; the donated treasures were just a drop in the ocean to him.

What's a little treasure compared to obtaining the Enlightenment Tea?

Moreover, as the Supreme Elder of Sage-Proving Mountain Grand Supreme Elders, if the Seven Great Demon Kings dared to touch him, it would be a slap in the face to Sage-Proving Mountain.

The Nine Peak Masters of Sage-Proving Mountain are not to be trifled with; behind Sage-Proving Mountain is the Taihua Sacred Ground backer.

Like other Holy Lands, Taihua Sacred Ground is extremely mysterious. Their disciples never easily emerge into the world, but instead rely on Immortal Gate like Sage-Proving Mountain, which are affiliated with the Holy Land, to collect Cultivation Resources for them.

Lu Changsheng learned from Daoist Yuxuan that behind Sage-Proving Mountain was Holy Land called "Taihua".

It was precisely because of the existence of the Taihua Sacred Ground that the Seven Great Demon Kings dared not touch the Sage-Proving Mountain.

They might not be able to defeat Sage-Proving Mountain either.

The Nine Peak Masters of Sage-Proving Mountain are all formidable figures.

"As long as the Longevity Daoist doesn't care, then I will assess the value of the donated treasures."

Elder Chang rubbed his hands together excitedly; this meant the Treasure Pavilion would soon have another batch of treasures.

Lu Changsheng took out a piece of golden-red ore, only the size of a fist, which caused the temperature in the Treasure Pavilion to rise sharply, as if a blazing sun had appeared!

Elder Chang was startled and quickly circulated his Cultivation Method to isolate the heat wave from the other treasures, otherwise the other treasures would have been destroyed.

"This is Fifteenth Grade Artifact Refining material— Solarflame Essence Gold! This material comes from an ancient and mysterious Primordial Ancient Mine and is used to refine Supreme Sacred Artifacts!"

"Such a treasure, even just a fingernail, is worth a fortune, let alone something as big as a fist!"

Elder Chang, having served in charge of the Treasure Pavilion for many years, possessed keen insight and easily recognized the origin of the ore in Lu Changsheng's hands.

The other Elders and disciples of the Treasure Pavilion were all dumbfounded.

Lu Changsheng casually took out a fist-sized piece of Solarflame Essence Gold, which was far too astonishing.

"This item comes from Primordial Ancient Mine, but the area surrounding that Primordial Ancient Mine is monopolized by a powerful force. How did you obtain this treasure?"

Elder Chang accepted the piece of Solarflame Essence Gold with Divine Fire. This kind of treasure really couldn't be bought with money alone.

"A chance find. And this too."

Lu Changsheng took out a Purple-Gold Eight Trigrams Gourd, which was specially used for holding things, and handed it to Elder Chang.

Elder Chang examined the contents of the gourd, his expression changing drastically as he exclaimed in shock, "Yuanji Sand?! Fifteenth Grade Artifact Refining material! Originating from the Extreme North, it can absorb metal and other metallic substances, and is often used to forge Sacred Artifacts that can collect Law Treasures! This gourd contains hundreds of thousands of kilograms of Yuanji Sand!"

Another Fifteenth Grade Artifact Refining material?

The Elders and disciples of the Treasure Pavilion were utterly shocked. How could Lu Changsheng, a Xiuzhenzhe, possess more treasures than the Treasure Pavilion?

Who exactly is the Treasure Pavilion?

Lu Changsheng then took out several more Artifact Refining materials, surprising everyone in the Treasure Pavilion.

Top-grade Artifact Refining materials are really of no use to Lu Changsheng. Lu Changsheng doesn't have the time to refine Law Treasure himself. The Apprentice-Teaching Simulator can return ready-made Law Treasure, so why not use it?

"That's enough, that's enough."

Elder Chang was overjoyed. So many treasures, by any measure, were enough to constitute a contribution to the Grand Supreme Elders's Sect Contribution.

"Besides."

Unexpectedly, Lu Changsheng continued to pull out treasures.

Elder Chang was stunned.

What is Lu Changsheng trying to do?

"Let some of my disciples serve as nominal Elders."

Lu Changsheng allowed several of his disciples to participate in the Nine-Pulse Martial Assembly Tournament for sparring.

There are many powerful experts at the Heavenly Immortal Realm Sage-Proving Mountain. If my Disciples could spar with them, it would be a rare and valuable training opportunity.

"No problem."

Elder Chang accepted these treasures and registered Lu Changsheng and his disciples as Sect Contribution. Lu Changsheng became Grand Supreme Elders within a day, and several of Lu Changsheng Disciples also became Elders of the Sage-Proving Mountain.

The disciples of Sage-Proving Mountain in the Treasure Pavilion were all ashamed; having so many treasures meant they could act recklessly, even doing things like this.

After Lu Changsheng left the Treasure Pavilion with satisfaction, Elder Chang gradually calmed down and guessed Lu Changsheng's purpose. "Longevity Daoist probably knows about the Nine-Pulse Martial Assembly three thousand years later and wants to obtain the Enlightenment Tea through his strength. The Enlightenment Tea is Sixteenth Grade heavenly materials and earthly treasures. If he is willing to pay for it with these treasures, it is worth it. I underestimated him."

"Regardless, I unexpectedly obtained Solarflame Essence Gold... That person from the Taihua Sacred Ground is looking for this Artifact Refining material. If we, the Sage-Proving Mountain, offer this treasure to that person, we can receive at least three times the reward."

"I'm going to the Holy Land. You all keep an eye on the Treasure Pavilion for me."

Elder Chang gave the instructions, then took the Solarflame Essence Gold and left the Treasure Pavilion.

Taihua Sacred Ground, this ancient Holy Land, rarely appears before the world.

Elder Chang, as Elder of the Treasure Pavilion of the Sage-Proving Mountain, is qualified to enter the Taihua Sacred Ground.

In a Hanging Pavilion of the Holy Land, Elder Chang took out the Solarflame Essence Gold he had obtained and respectfully offered it on the altar. "Holy Maiden, this is the Artifact Refining material you recently offered as a reward."

The beautiful figure behind the screen said, "You did very well. This piece of Solarflame Essence Gold is a product of Primordial Ancient Mine. Even our Taihua Sacred Ground has difficulty obtaining it. Where did you get it?"

Elder Chang replied, "A Longevity Daoist has recently arrived at our Sage-Proving Mountain. He is currently at the Half-Step Great Luo Golden Immortal realm and possesses treasures such as Solarflame Essence Gold and Yuanji Sand."

"Oh? The Longevity Daoist? I've never heard of such a person. The Sacred Artifact I'm forging is no ordinary item; it requires other Artifact Refining materials from Primordial Ancient Mines. This person might have the Artifact Refining materials I need."

"I can make a deal with him on behalf of the Holy Maiden."

"The materials I need are extremely valuable, and you may not have enough treasures to trade with him. I'll go to Sage-Proving Mountain myself."

"I understand."

Elder Chang never expected that the Taihua Saintess would personally take action.

However, Lu Changsheng's background is somewhat strange, as he possesses all sorts of treasures, and it's possible that he doesn't have the Artifact Refining materials that the Taihua Saintess desires.

After becoming Grand Supreme Elders, Lu Changsheng continued to cultivate diligently in Changqing Cave, preparing to compete for the Enlightenment Tea at the Nine-Pulse Martial Assembly three thousand years later.

Enlightenment Tea is quite important to Lu Changsheng; he can use Enlightenment Tea to become a true Great Luo Golden Immortal in one fell swoop.

Lu Changsheng immersed himself in the Body-Tempering Potion pool, his Innate Dao Body absorbing the immense medicinal power, Body Tempering according to the "Dragon Transformation Art".

Dragon Markings appeared on Lu Changsheng's body, and even his bones were further strengthened.

The "Dragon Transformation Art" is divided into eight levels, and Lu Changsheng has currently cultivated to the Fourth Layer.

Once the "Dragon Transformation Art" is cultivated to its Great Perfection Realm, the physical body will be comparable to that of True Dragon, making it possible to fight True Dragon with bare hands.

Lu Changsheng has abundant Cultivation Resources and Dual Cultivation of Martial and Dao, making him significantly stronger than other Xiuzhenzhe at the same level.

Is the Longevity Daoist here?

After Lu Changsheng finished this short phase of Body Tempering, Elder Chang transmitted his voice to him.

"What advice does Elder Chang have for me?"

Lu Changsheng was deeply surprised.

What did Elder Chang of the Treasure Pavilion want from me?

"Someone wants to see you and exchange some treasures with you. I can assure you that it won't harm you; on the contrary, it will be a great Creation for you."

Elder Chang waited patiently Changqing Cave.

Elder Chang saw the Taihua Saintess's desire to make a deal with Lu Changsheng as a golden opportunity to befriend her.

Ordinary cultivators, even those at the Half-Step Great Luo Golden Immortal, don't even have the chance to see the Taihua Saintess.

Lu Changsheng is only qualified to meet the Taihua Saintess he possesses the Artifact Refining materials she desires.

Who is it?

Lu Changsheng always cautious, and he wouldn't easily make a deal with someone whose origins were unclear.

Elder Chang had no choice but to reveal part of the information. "The people of the Taihua Sacred Ground are lacking in Artifact Refining materials. If you have the Artifact Refining materials they need, there will definitely be a reward."

Lu Changsheng was startled.

The Taihua Sacred Ground wants to purchase a batch of Artifact Refining materials from me?

The materials used for Artifact Refining were among the less valuable treasures to Lu Changsheng, and were of little use to Lu Changsheng personally.

If you use a batch of Artifact Refining materials to get acquainted with people from the Taihua Sacred Ground, then it's definitely not a loss.

Lu Changsheng naturally understood the importance of building connections.

"Have her come to Changqing Cave to trade with me."

Even so, Lu Changsheng remained cautious and tried to conduct transactions within his own territory.

"This isn't good, the other party is from the Holy Land..."

Elder Chang was dumbfounded.

Lu Changsheng actually wanted the Saintess of Taihua Sacred Ground to personally come to his cave abode to conduct the transaction!

However, Elder Chang didn't want to remind Lu Changsheng that this was the Taihua Saintess.

The identity of the Taihua Saintess should not be revealed to others.

"Even if she's from the Holy Land, if she needs something from me, she should come and trade herself."

"Okay, I'll tell her."

Elder Chang had no choice but to tell the truth to the Taihua Saintess.

"What he said isn't wrong; it's me who needs his help."

The Taihua Saintess of Taihua entered Changqing Cave alone.