You Call That Taking a Loss?

Qingyun Daoist has returned.

Lu Changsheng sensed it immediately.

However, he didn't say anything, but looked at his Junior Brother and said.

"Now that you have understood the Dharma, go back and slowly contemplate it."

He said this.

The disciples bowed and left, having gained a great deal from this trip.

However, Lu Changsheng's calm face couldn't help but furrow his brow slightly.

He sensed that Qingyun Daoist's aura was somewhat abnormal.

In an instant, Lu Changsheng arrived at the Great Luo Palace.

He is already the acting Holy Lord, so he can directly bypass the Ascension Ladder and doesn't need to climb it step by step.

"Master, what's wrong?"

As Lu Changsheng entered the Great Luo Palace, he saw Qingyun Daoist sitting in the head seat.

"Don't worry, I'm fine." Qingyun Daoist waved his hand, his aura fluctuating strongly, and it was unclear what had happened.

"Is there a formidable enemy?"

Lu Changsheng remained calm and did not appear startled.

"It wasn't a formidable enemy, but I didn't expect that the Immortal Vanquishing Sect had several hidden cultivators who almost met their end."

Qingyun Daoist's tone was also very calm.

But his aura fluctuated greatly, and what he said was astonishing.

"The Immortal Vanquishing Sect?"

This was the second time Lu Changsheng had heard of this sect, the one that specialized in hunting down handsome cultivators.

Back when I was in the Yin Yang Holy Land, it was the Immortal Vanquishing Sect, and they even tried to frame the Demon Race.

"Is it very strong?"

Lu Changsheng asked curiously.

"Yes, ten powerful figures who should have died suddenly appeared, and I suffered a great loss."

Qingyun Daoist said with a somewhat unpleasant expression.

"Ten?"

Lu Changsheng's expression changed slightly; he had indeed suffered a great loss.

"Now there are only two left."

But soon after, Qingyun Daoist added another sentence.

Lu Changsheng: ""

Damn it, you've already taken down eight powerful figures, and you still say you suffered a huge loss?

Lu Changsheng didn't know what to say.

I feel like this logic is a bit like the idea that if I don't gain any advantage, I'm at a disadvantage.

"Two guys escaped, otherwise, if we had dealt with them all at once, we wouldn't have had any worries."

This is what the Qingyun Daoist said.

Very brutal.

"Chang Sheng, I may ascend to heaven as soon as I recover, and I may not be able to attend your investiture ceremony."

Qingyun Daoist continued speaking.

"That's a small matter!" Lu Changsheng shook his head, then said, "Master, the important thing now is your ascension!"

In fact, the Enthronement Ceremony is a trivial matter.

Ascension is the most important thing. If you succeed, you become an immortal. If you fail, there's nothing more to say.

"Hmm!" Qingyun Daoist nodded. He thought for a moment but didn't say anything.

"Is Master worried that someone might cause trouble on the day of his ascension?"

Lu Changsheng wasn't stupid; on the contrary, he was very clever and immediately guessed what Qingyun Daoist was worried about.

"Yes, the day of ascension will naturally attract the attention of the world. Throughout history, there have been some cultivators who have encountered misfortune during their ascension! Therefore, I am quite worried that these people might come to cause trouble during the ascension."

Qingyun Daoist was indeed worried.

Ascension is very important; one wrong move and you'll be reduced to ashes. If someone deliberately tries to sabotage it, it's truly unsettling.

"The Holy Land is full of experts; even if you come, you probably won't get a good result."

Lu Changsheng nodded, having great faith in the strength of the Great Luo Holy Land.

However, Qingyun Daoist shook his head.

"They are not in the same league."

Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng frowned slightly.

"Could it be that the experts of our Great Luo Holy Land are no match for them?"

"It's not that we can't beat them, but that we are on the defensive. Changsheng, you are now considered half a Holy Lord. I've explained the Holy Land's secrets to you, so you can understand the Great Luo Holy Land better."

Qingyun Daoist was very serious.

Lu Changsheng also put away his usual playful manner and appeared very serious.

"The Great Luo Holy Land is Ten Great Holy Lands in the Central Province. Its foundation is naturally profound. It has two immortal artifacts, the Great Luo Immortal Sword and the Great Luo Immortal Bell, to suppress the fortune of the holy land. There are only three experts in the Mahayana Realm. These three are living fossils. The oldest has lived for 46,000 years, and the youngest has lived for 38,000 years. They are hidden in the Great Luo Immortal Realm."

"They will not appear unless it is the most critical moment for the sect. They are the last force of the Great Luo Holy Land. Even if I fail to ascend, these elders will not take action because they can only act once. Therefore, they will only act when the Holy Land is facing life and death."

Qingyun Daoist recounted the profound heritage of the Great Luo Holy Land.

Lu Changsheng knew something about this.

The reason why a holy land is called a holy land is because it has some heaven-defying methods that allow some cultivators who did not transcend tribulation to become immortals to live on, but such survival is actually no different from death.

Their path to immortality has been severed; they remain alive only to protect the sacred land. When faced with a true life-or-death situation, they will set aside everything and do their utmost to turn the tide.

But you only get one chance.

"There are thirteen experts at the Tribulation Transcendence Realm. When I ascend this time, they will protect me. However, if anyone comes to interfere, they will be powerless. Moreover, I have told them that if they are in danger, they should just accept their fate. After all, leaving behind the legacy is the most important thing."

Qingyun Daoist seemed to be making arrangements for his final affairs.

This made Lu Changsheng vaguely uneasy.

But thinking about it carefully, it makes sense.

If enemies do come, their goal is to interfere with your ascension, not to fight you. So even cultivators of the same level will find it troublesome.

If they don't fight you, they'll interfere with your ascension, which would be extremely fatal to you.

"In short, I have dealt with the enemies that needed to be dealt with. Changsheng, now that you are the Da Luo Holy Lord, you should act more calmly in the future. Be strict when necessary, and put the Holy Land first in everything. Sometimes you need to be ruthless, understand?"

Qingyun Daoist was very serious.

"Your disciple understands!"

Lu Changsheng nodded.

He then took out a number of pills from his Da Luo Ring. These were treasures left behind by the Langya Immortal. Although he didn't know if they would be effective, they were still a token of his goodwill.

"I don't need these things. I'm not injured. I just used some True Qi. Alright, Changsheng, you can go back now. I'll be fine after a few days of rest."

Qingyun Daoist did not accept these pills.

Lu Changsheng glanced at Qingyun Daoist.

He didn't say anything.

He simply nodded and then left the Great Luo Palace.

Meanwhile.

Central Province, located in an extremely desolate mountain range.

Hundreds of monks gathered here, surrounding an altar, and worshipped devoutly.

However, suddenly, the Spiritual Qi surged, and beams of immortal light shot out from the altar.