Lu Changqing Sees Through the Deception

Lu Changqing saw he couldn't hide it any longer and confessed, "Alright! Since it's like this, I won't hide it from you anymore. I'm laying all my cards on the table! Actually, I just want to spend some Merit! Because my Merit is simply too much!"

Hearing this, Tongtian felt a sharp pain in his chest. Tears welled up in his eyes. "Is this human speech? This is simply not something a human would say! We Three Pure Ones, dignified Saints, have to work our fingers to the bone just to earn a little Merit. Yet Lu Changqing actually says he has so much Merit he can't spend it all. He just wants to waste some. This is too heartbreaking! He truly wished he hadn't heard these truths. He should just tell some lies next time!"

"Stop!" Tongtian interrupted Lu Changqing's words and asked seriously, "Does fellow daoist have any requirements for the formation?"

Lu Changqing thought for a moment, "The requirements aren't high. As long as it can attack and defend simultaneously."

"Take whatever Merit you need."

"As for the reward, it starts at sixty million."

"The stronger the formation, the higher the reward."

"The upper limit is one hundred million!"

Tongtian was greatly shocked upon hearing this. "An upper limit of one hundred million?!" Did this mean that if he could set up a top-tier grand formation, he could directly earn one hundred million Merit?

Laozi and Yuanshi were equally shocked. "What a generous offer. This is a true tycoon!" However, setting up a top-tier grand formation was not easy. The time alone it consumed was far more than their artifact refining or alchemy. Therefore, neither of them was too envious. Anyway, after finishing their current tasks, the Merit they earned would be more than what they got from creating worlds.

Tongtian said without hesitation, "Fellow daoist, rest assured, leave it to me! When it comes to formation mastery, I, Tongtian, dare to say I'm second in the Primordial World, and no one else dares to claim first!"

East King Duke and the other two looked over in unison. "Good heavens! You three brothers are using the same line! Truly worthy of being brothers! It's exactly the same."

Tongtian paid no mind to this and began to fully deduce the laws of formations. He wanted to set up a top-tier grand formation. Only in this way could he earn more Merit.

Buzz!

Billions of laws intertwined and flickered in his sea of consciousness. One hundred million Merit! He attached great importance to this. If he could obtain this Merit, his realm could directly break through. He had to prepare meticulously. He continuously deduced countless formations. The Intercepting Sect's mountain-protecting formation, the Myriad Immortals Formation!

The supreme formation that condensed the power of myriad immortals!

The Primordial World's foremost killing formation, based on the Four Swords of Execution, the Immortal Execution Sword Formation!

And the Demon Clan's Hunyuan River-Luo Formation, the Array of All Stars.

The Witch Clan's Twelve Heavenly Fiend Array.

He had fully evolved them all.

The essence of many other formations was also extracted by him, intending to integrate them and create an unprecedented peerless great formation.

Laozi and Yuanshi, seeing Tongtian's frantic deductions, could not help but show surprise.

Why?

Was Tongtian so engrossed?

Could it be that he intended to fuse all formations in the Primordial World?

This undertaking was far too vast!

But thinking of that hundred million Merit, it was indeed worth it.

If it were them, they would also go all out.

After all, it was a hundred million!

To Lu Changqing, it might be insignificant; to them, this was no longer just Merit, but a lifeline.

Seeing the three working diligently, Lu Changqing did not disturb them further.

He turned and left Wuji Heaven.

Intending to patrol elsewhere.

Currently, all beings in the Primordial World were opening up new worlds, and it was in full swing.

The great undertaking of pioneering the wilderness swept across the entire Primordial World.

Countless beings attacked the world's barriers day and night.

They charged forward one after another.

At the same time, Merit was also being rapidly consumed.

Now, the Primordial World was peaceful.

All beings were desperately earning Merit, and no one was willing to waste time fighting.

Or snatching magic treasures.

With that time, it would be enough to collect rewards from the Heavenly Court.

Seeing this scene, Lu Changqing was quite pleased.

His two strategies had indeed worked.

Developing at this rate, the hundred trillion Merit would be depleted soon...

One step closer to the goal.

Time flowed by.

Among the three, Yuanshi completed his work first.

He refined an entire mountain of magic treasures, each imbued with profound Dao rhymes.

Laozi also finished his alchemy.

Lu Changqing was excitedly sought out, and he heard a voice say: "Fellow Daoist, please take a look!"

Lu Changqing didn't even look, and casually waved his hand.

Brilliant Golden Light of Merit directly fell into Laozi's embrace.

Laozi and Yuanshi were both extremely excited.

So much Merit!

This was truly wonderful!

Their cultivation would surely advance further!

"Fellow Daoist, do these magic treasures and elixirs need to be put away?"

Yuanshi asked after collecting the Merit.

Lu Changqing heard this and glanced around briefly—he had been too lazy to look closely when settling the Merit, but now he would see if there was anything he fancied.

Whoosh!

With a wave of his hand, he swept all the top-grade innate spiritual treasures into his bag.

As for the elixirs, he only selected a few that interested him.

The rest were of no use to him.

After a moment of thought, he summoned Kong Xuan and instructed him, "These magic treasures and elixirs are to be considered a small welfare benefit for the guards of Wuji Heaven. Take them all and distribute them."

Kong Xuan stared at the two piles before him—one overflowing with magic treasures, the other a mountain of elixirs—and was stunned.

So much... all as welfare?

The Great Master's generosity was truly immense!

He silently shouldered the two mountains and found the guards of Wuji Heaven, distributing them one by one.

The million guards were all filled with excitement.

"Heavens!

Such a reward, like two mountains!

The Great Master is truly magnanimous!

These magic treasures and elixirs are all rare items, after all, they came from the hands of Saints, how could they be ordinary?

The Great Master's might is unparalleled!

He is truly a role model for us!

We swear to follow the Great Master to the death!"

The million guards pledged their loyalty in unison, each beaming with joy.

"Truly incomparably bold."

Yuanshi and Laozi, however, froze on the spot.

These were treasures they had painstakingly refined over a long period!

And Lu Changqing had just given them away so casually?

This... this is too extravagant!

Their understanding was completely refreshed—what is extravagance? This is true extravagance!

After expending so much Merit, heavenly materials and earthly treasures, and time to refine so many treasures, they were all given away in the blink of an eye.

"Fellow Daoist, isn't this a bit too generous?"

So many elixirs and magic treasures!

Although it wasn't the first time Yuanshi had witnessed Lu Changqing's extravagance, he couldn't help but speak.

"Doesn't he feel any heartache over so many treasures?"

Lu Changqing replied calmly, "Ah, these things are useless to me."

"They just take up space in the hall."

"It's better to give them away."

"Besides, since the Merit has already been spent, that's enough."

As soon as he said this, Yuanshi and Laozi felt as if they had been struck, their vision darkened, and they almost fainted.

If he didn't want the Merit, they would have gladly taken it off his hands!

How could he waste them like this... they simply couldn't understand.

Within Wuji Heaven.

Facing Lu Changqing's nonchalant words, Yuanshi and Laozi felt their vision blacken, nearly fainting.

He was showing off again with such nonchalance!

Just one sentence revealed his immense generosity!

However, faced with Lu Changqing's demeanor, Laozi and Yuanshi could only sigh inwardly, unable to refute him.

There was no choice, who told him to have so much Merit!

"Fellow Daoist Tongtian hasn't finished yet."

"Why don't you two rest for a while, have some tea, and discuss the Dao while waiting for him."

After speaking, Lu Changqing had Kong Xuan serve the Enlightenment Tea.

The aroma of tea filled the air, and the profound Daoist rhymes flowed within the hall, extraordinary and mysterious.

Yuanshi and Laozi were already accustomed to this.

"It's just Enlightenment Tea, isn't it?"

"Oh well!

Anyway, they don't have any; even if they did, they would never be able to use it as extravagantly as Lu Changqing."

There were simply too many tea leaves stored, so many that it was unbearable to look at.

Every sip felt like tasting the bitterness of a broken heart!

The three of them sipped tea while occasionally discussing the profound mysteries of the Dao.

One day, a terrifying aura of formation Dao suddenly swept across the entire Wuji Heaven.

Billions of rules and orders crumbled under the impact of this aura.

The vast power of the Dao permeated heaven and earth.

If Wuji Heaven had not been personally created by a Saint in the first place, it would likely have completely disintegrated under this immense formation Dao aura.

Even the Thirty-Third Heaven might not have been able to withstand such pressure!

Hahahaha!

This Saint has finally succeeded!

A loud laugh shook Wuji Heaven, and then Tongtian rushed out, immensely excited.

He kept shouting, "It's done! I finally did it!

I've completed the ultimate formation!

Across the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands, there is only this formation!"

Seeing Tongtian's frenzied expression, Yuanshi and Laozi

exchanged glances.

Has he gone mad?

Or is this formation truly that profound?

Even if it's powerful, it shouldn't make Tongtian lose his composure like this!

Lu Changqing, seeing this, was also piqued.

What mysteries does this formation hold?

Fellow Daoist Tongtian, don't keep the joy to yourself.

"Tell us about the mysteries of this formation?"

Lu Changqing asked.

Tongtian clapped his hands and laughed heartily, "This is my life's masterpiece!

It's called the Wuji Meteor Saint Formation!

It's both offensive and defensive!

It contains three thousand Dao mechanisms, hides the killing power of the Zhou Tian, and incorporates the might of the void, the divine lightning of Zixiao, the essence of the Stars, and the mysterious light of Chaos, among other powers. It's incredibly profound!

The most brilliant part is that it can use spiritual treasures as its core to enhance its power."

"If fully activated, it can even slay a Saint!"

Laozi and Yuanshi were both deeply shaken.

Is it really that powerful?

The powers within the formation can indeed threaten a Saint.

The mysterious light of Chaos and the might of the void are no ordinary things.

But to say it can slay a Saint, isn't that an exaggeration?

Just then, the East King Duke and two others returned.

As soon as they entered Wuji Heaven, they felt a sky-shattering Dao aura surging upwards.

They also heard Tongtian's boast of being able to slay a Saint, and were all horrified.

A formation that can meteor a Saint?

If this formation is completed, won't Wuji Heaven be as solid as gold?

Is this formation truly so miraculous?

Yuanshi muttered to himself.

Tongtian glanced at him and said decisively, "Naturally!

This is my ultimate masterpiece!

Its power surpasses all of ancient and modern times!"

Lu Changqing nodded upon hearing this.

If this formation is truly as he says,

then this merit will not have been in vain.

The power of this formation is indeed promising.

"When will you begin setting up the formation?"

Lu Changqing asked again.

Tongtian pondered, "Although the formation's might is great, the spiritual treasures required are immense. I, this humble Taoist, cannot support it alone."

Lu Changqing chuckled, "A minor matter."

He immediately sent a message to Ming He.

RUMBLE!

As the void trembled, Ming He arrived, bathed in light. He bowed and clasped his hands, "My Lord, what is your command?"

Lu Changqing said, "You four shall immediately assist fellow Taoist Tongtian in setting up the formation."

"Ensure this formation is perfected."

Ming He solemnly agreed.

East King Duke and the other two also accepted the order in unison.

With the combined efforts of four Saints, this grand formation could be completed.

Tongtian added, "The spiritual treasures might still be insufficient."

"This formation consumes a great deal of resources and still needs replenishment."

Lu Changqing said calmly, "No matter."

"Follow me."

With that, he headed towards the Immortal Palace.

Although Tongtian was suspicious, he closely followed.

Laozi and Yuanshi exchanged a glance and also quickened their pace to follow.

Upon reaching the palace, Lu Changqing flicked his sleeve, and the palace gates swung open.

Instantly, the glow of treasures shot into the sky, blindingly brilliant.

Inside the palace, wondrous treasures were piled up like mountains.

Tongtian was dumbfounded. A casual glance revealed countless extraordinary treasures.

Take that Chaos Immortal Gold, for instance—

An item rarely found in the Primordial World, here it was piled up like rubble.

There were also many rare treasures never heard of before.

"Fellow Taoist, are these enough? If not, I can open another palace."

Lu Changqing's tone was relaxed.

Tongtian nodded in silence, tears already flowing in his heart.

Is this the joy of extravagance?!

How hateful!

Truly enviable!

With such wealth, even the combined efforts of all Saints cannot match it!

Yuanshi and Laozi also found their eyes watering.

This is too lavish!

"It is more than enough! I shall set up the formation now!"

Tongtian said urgently.

Fearing Lu Changqing would continue to flaunt, he immediately got to work.

With a single step, he arrived at the Wuji Heaven's firmament.

He immediately unleashed his great spiritual power, manifesting the profound mysteries of formation.

BOOM--

Hunyuan energy swept across heaven and earth.

Ming He and the other three struck simultaneously, jointly enacting the grand formation.

The combined might of five Saints was immense, shaking the Primordial World.

RUMBLE!

The firmament displayed billions of terrifying auras.

All beings in the Primordial World were shocked.

What terrifying power is this!

What is Wuji Heaven doing?

Such an anomaly is truly frightening.