Jealousy

At the Northern Border of Desolate Province, when the Mount Shu group arrived at the entrance of the Immortal Ruins, the Sect Master and Elders of the five sects— Martial Dao Alliance, Ask Immortal Pavilion, Crouching Dragon Temple, Boundless Temple, and Artifact Refinement Sect —had already gathered.

Above the Immortal Ruins, five-colored clouds gathered but did not disperse.

"We've finally arrived at Mount Shu."

The Pavilion Master of Ask Immortal Pavilion remained as cold as ice.

Beside her stood Zeng Yeqiu, Xiao Menger, Xia Ningxue, and other Peerless Genius from the Ask Immortal Pavilion, their skirts fluttering in the wind, like Heavenly Immortal.

Elder Kumu and Elder Luo Feng, two Elders of the Ask Immortal Pavilion, were also in the Ask Immortal Pavilion's group.

The members of the Five Great Sects all turned to look at the arriving group from Mount Shu.

A slight ripple appeared in the clear eyes of Xiao Menger and Xia Ningxue.

When Luo Feng saw that Lu Changsheng was among the Elders of Mount Shu and qualified to follow the Mount Shu Sect Master, Taiyuan True Person, a hint of jealousy flashed in his eyes.

Lu Changsheng made a name for himself at the Six Paths Assembly, becoming Peerless Genius Six Great Sects. Although Luo Feng was one of the Personal Disciples of the Pavilion Master of Ask Immortal Pavilion, he was still only at the Dao Palace Realm Second Layer and was not highly regarded by the Pavilion Master.

Even in terms of looks, Luo Feng is far inferior.

Compared to Lu Changsheng, he inevitably pales in comparison.

Comparing yourself to others will only make you miserable.

Luo Feng noticed the fleeting glances in Xia Ningxue's eyes when she looked at Lu Changsheng, while Xia Ningxue ignored him, only dealing with matters professionally. This fueled his jealousy, and he secretly clenched his fists. "Sooner or later, I will have Junior Sister Xia..."

Lu Changsheng scanned the crowd. Besides the young geniuses from various sects whom he had met at the Six Paths Assembly, there were also some Dao Palace Realm Elders he had never met before.

Clearly, all Six Great Sects attach great importance to the inheritance within the Immortal Ruins, and have sent their respective Dao Palace Realm geniuses.

If it weren't for the fact that the Immortal Ruins possessed the World Power to repel cultivators above the Dao Palace Realm, the Sect Master of the Six Great Sects might have personally intervened.

"There's the aura of the Demon Sects at the entrance to the Immortal Ruins. It seems they've already entered the Immortal Ruins ahead of time." Taiyuan True Person frowned slightly upon sensing the lingering presence of the Demon Sects members. "Temple Master Yu, you are skilled in divination; could you predict the outcome of this encounter?"

Everyone turned to look at Yu Xuanji Master of Crouching Dragon Temple.

Yu Xuanji shook her head. "The Immortal Ruins are blocked by the World Power; with my cultivation level, I am unable to deduce the secrets of heaven."

Before the Dao Palace Realm Elders of the Six Great Sects entered the Immortal Ruins, Grandmaster Chen gave them a speech. "Although we Six Great Sects compete, we are united. No matter which side receives the inheritance, the other five must not complain. If we encounter Elder from the Demon Sects, we must unite against him and not fight amongst ourselves. You must all remember this. Anyone who breaks this rule will be besieged and annihilated by the Six Great Sects after they emerge!"

The Dao Palace Realm Elders of the Six Great Sects stood solemnly.

The attitude of the Six Great Sect Masters is clear: they can compete, but they cannot fight amongst themselves or harm their own people.

"This is Sixth-Grade 'Ten-Thousand-Li Voice Transmission Talisman.' In case of danger, it can be used to request assistance from other sects."

Yu Xuanji, the Master of Crouching Dragon Temple, distributed two Sixth-Grade Talisman to the Chief Grand Disciples of the Six Great Sects.

"Li Changye, after the Six Paths Assembly, I created a Martial Technique. Although it's not fully developed yet, it's already at the level of Heaven Stage Martial Technique. Once this matter is over, we can spar again. In a pure contest of Martial Technique, I'm confident I can defeat you."

The captain of the Martial Dao Alliance was Ye Wen, the Chief Grand Disciple, who took the initiative to strike up a conversation with Li Changye.

"Oh? I wonder if your self-created Heaven Stage Martial Technique has a name?"

Li Changye faced Ye Wen, who had fought him at the Six Paths Assembly.

The fact that Ye Wen created Heaven Stage Martial Technique at the Dao Palace Realm is enough to demonstrate his amazing talent in martial arts.

"I named this Martial Technique 'Wing Chun Fist'."

"Wing Chun..."

When Lu Changsheng heard the name of this Martial Technique, it seemed vaguely familiar.

Lu Changsheng looked at the people from the Ask Immortal Pavilion, and Xia Ningxue's gaze shifted unnaturally to one side when they met.

"There's no time to lose; it's time to enter the Immortal Ruins, lest the Four Great Demonic Sects obtain the inheritance prematurely."

The Pavilion Master of Ask Immortal Pavilion reminded everyone.

"Sect Leader, we will certainly do our best."

Zeng Yeqiu, the Chief Grand Disciple of the Ask Immortal Pavilion, led Elders Xiao Menger, Xia Ningxue, Kumu, Luo Feng, and others into the Immortal Ruins.

"Amitabha."

Master Mingzhi of Boundless Temple led the monks of Boundless Temple into the Immortal Ruins.

Geniuses from various sects, including Mount Shu, the Martial Dao Alliance, the Artifact Refinement Sect, Crouching Dragon Temple Dao Palace Realm, all flew on their swords and ventured into the Immortal Ruins.

A white light flashed before the Mount Shu group's eyes. When the light disappeared, Mount Shu people found themselves above a vast, ancient forest.

"Is this the interior of the Immortal Ruins?"

Lu Changsheng could only see a vast, ancient forest stretching to the horizon.

Zhao Wuyan said from the side, "This cave abode is very likely a world created by the Divine Wood Immortal Emperor himself. However, this space is far too large. How long will it take to find the treasures or inheritance left behind by the Divine Wood Immortal Emperor?"

"We've split into six groups, relying entirely on luck. If we encounter the Demon Sects or other dangers, we'll use the Ten-Thousand-Li Voice Transmission Talisman to call for help."

"Good."

The teams from the Six Great Sects each chose a direction to explore, increasing their efficiency sixfold.

However, this also increases the level of danger if they encounter the Four Great Demonic Sects or traps in the Immortal Ruins.

Before leaving, Xia Ningxue glanced at Lu Changsheng almost imperceptibly.

Lu Changsheng sensed an unfriendly gaze from the Ask Immortal Pavilion group, which came from Elder Luo Feng, whom he had met before.

Luo Feng was only at the Dao Palace Realm Second Layer, and posed no threat to Lu Changsheng.

The jealousy in Luo Feng's eyes was mostly because Xia Ningxue treated him well.

Simps are really pathetic.

Lu Changsheng paid it no mind.

After entering the Immortal Ruins, the Six Great Sects parted ways, each seeking their own path to immortality, relying entirely on luck.

"Within the Immortal Ruins, you may encounter the Four Great Demonic Sects, or indigenous Great Demons and cultivators at any time. Be careful."

"During night shifts, we take turns keeping watch."

"Yes."

The group from Mount Shu flew on their swords, their powerful Divine Senses sweeping across the ancient forest below, startling countless birds into flight.

"It's incredible that there are Demon Beasts cultivating in this world. However, compared to the outside world, the Spiritual Qi here is not as abundant, and the Demon Beasts are generally weaker."

Lu Changsheng was slightly surprised to see many Demon Beasts at the Foundation Establishment Realm to the Golden Core Realm stages trembling in the ancient forest.

The Immortal Ruins are like a closed Small World, with day and night and stars. Many Demon Beasts cultivate and reproduce within it, and there may even be native cultivators practicing there.

The group from Mount Shu searched for three days without finding any treasures or inheritances, so they rested beside a giant lake that stretched for three hundred miles.

Senior Brother Li Changye circulated his True Qi and started a campfire.

The Mount Shu people sat around the campfire, meditating and cultivating to restore their True Qi.

Lu Changsheng discovered that the World Power the Immortal Ruins world was ineffective against the Apprentice-Teaching Simulator, and he could still normally bestow items upon his disciples.