Sect Master of Tianxuan, Get Out Here!
Lu Changsheng's gaze turned slightly cold.
He knew the personalities of the Shu Gate Holy Lord and the Purple Azure Holy Lord.
Ascending to the Immortal Realm will inevitably bring competition; the two individuals represent two different beliefs and paths of swordsmanship.
The Great Shu Sect treats everyone equally, since they are all their disciples. It doesn't matter how much trouble they cause in the Lower Realm. It's like two children fighting over separating from their parents; in their parents' eyes, it's all just nonsense.
As long as you listen to your parents, there's nothing to worry about.
In particular, when the Shu Gate Holy Lord obtained the elixir and had his cultivation destroyed, the Purple Azure Holy Lord came to his rescue, which made Lu Changsheng even more convinced of the Purple Azure Holy Lord's character.
He will do that!
"Is this matter really that simple? Heavenly Profound Immortal Sect should be a major sect, right? Acting so recklessly, is that the style of a major sect?"
However, Lu Changsheng did not immediately fly into a rage, but instead asked for clarification.
"It's more than just a major sect. The Heavenly Profound Immortal Sect is basically equivalent to a holy land. In the South Immortal Realm, it is one of the top sects. Countless sects rely on the Heavenly Profound Immortal Sect. Its sect leader is a powerful Immortal King, with an overwhelming influence."
"As for not acting recklessly, Changsheng, you've just arrived in the Immortal Realm, so you may not understand yet. There's no such thing as fairness or reason there. Just like in the Lower Realm, strength is the only truth."
"You were born extraordinary. In the Lower Realm, anyone who sees you will want to curry favor with you because you are a genius, destined to be the chosen one of heaven. When you obtain treasures, no one will be jealous; they will only think that it is only right."
"But others are different. A cultivator who has just ascended, a mere Celestial Immortal, has obtained a celestial medicine that even Immortal Lords would covet. Do you think there is any fairness to speak of? If he bullies you, he bullies you! There is nothing you can do about it."
"However, Changsheng, I'm telling you all this not because I want you to seek revenge, but because I know that even in the Immortal Realm, you will surely soar to great heights. When you truly achieve something in the future, I beg you to save the Purple Azure Holy Lord. He was just acting on impulse."
Elder Wang spoke slowly, and his words silenced Lu Changsheng.
Indeed, from the moment I began cultivating immortality, everything I saw was positive.
There was no backstabbing or bullying, and everyone was quite friendly. Even though some people did cause trouble for me at first, they all stopped caring once they saw me.
Elder Wang is absolutely right.
Human nature is treacherous because of desires. There are good people in the world, but that doesn't mean everyone is a good person.
Just considering the Immortal Realm, the fact that it can be divided into such clear ranks—Gods, Celestial Being Race, and Humans—is enough to prove that the strong have privileges, while the weak can only be bullied.
It's a very real thing that puts pressure on people to strive for self-cultivation, but it can also create a bad trend.
Lu Changsheng remained silent for a long time.
After a while, he shook his head and said, "Elder Wang, please take me to the Heavenly Profound Immortal Sect."
He began by saying this.
For some reason, when Lu Changsheng learned of the tragic fates of the Purple Azure Holy Lord and the Shu Gate Holy Lord, his mood inexplicably plummeted.
Moreover, an inexplicable fire appeared in his chest cavity.
However, Lu Changsheng knew that hearing is believing, and seeing is believing. He had to go there himself to find out if something was true or false.
He is not an unreasonable person, but he is definitely not a cold-hearted one either.
"Changsheng, Martial Nephew, you must not go. Let this matter end here. When your cultivation is truly strong in the future, you can save the Holy Lord. This is the Immortal Realm, not the Lower Realm. You really can't afford to offend the Tai Xuan Immortal Sect."
Elder Wang spoke up, knowing that Lu Changsheng was an excellent person, but he did not want Lu Changsheng to get involved in this matter.
There's no need for that. This is the Immortal Realm, not the Lower Realm. Lu Changsheng has just ascended to immortality. Even if he's strong, he's still at most a Celestial Immortal, right?
Even if they aren't celestial beings, true immortals, or golden immortals, so what?
Even in the immortal realm, a Celestial Venerable is still considered an ant in the eyes of certain forces.
He didn't want to ruin Lu Changsheng's future because of this.
That's all.
"Elder Wang, I understand your good intentions, but I'm not here to cause trouble. I just want to get to the bottom of things. You know my personality. If I could just sit idly by, I wouldn't be Lu Changsheng."
Lu Changsheng spoke slowly.
He was truly enraged this time, even though he had been prepared and knew that some of his old acquaintances were not doing well in the immortal realm.
But he couldn't accept this, nor was he willing to accept it.
Once they find out, they won't let it go easily.
"Chang Sheng!" Elder Wang continued, trying to dissuade him, but Lu Changsheng shook his head and said, "If you don't tell me, I'll go alone!"
Lu Changsheng said in a resolute tone.
Elder Wang sighed, his eyes filled with regret, regretting that he shouldn't have told Lu Changsheng about this.
"Chang Sheng, you must stay calm and not act impulsively, okay?"
Elder Wang said this.
"Please rest assured, Elder Wang, I, Lu Changsheng, am a refined and easy-going person."
Lu Changsheng spoke slowly.
The latter nodded, also believing that Lu Changsheng wouldn't act so impulsively.
But at that moment, Lu Changsheng put on a mask to cover his face.
This piqued Elder Wang's curiosity.
"Chang Sheng, what's wrong with you?"
Elder Wang couldn't help but ask.
"I don't want to show my true face to the world, otherwise, this misunderstanding might just be blown out of proportion again."
Lu Changsheng spoke calmly.
His idea was simple: if there was a misunderstanding, such as if the Shu Gate Holy Lord had indeed done something he shouldn't have, then he would apologize on behalf of the Shu Gate Holy Lord and compensate him for whatever amount was due, even if it was Immortal King Artifact.
But if the Shu Gate Holy Lord did nothing wrong in this matter, and it was truly the Heavenly Profound Immortal Sect that made the mistake, then I'm sorry.
"Revenge for grudges, settle scores for grievances. Don't end up trying to get on their good side and saying nice things, and then you never actually fight." Lu Changsheng was tired of this situation, so he figured he might as well just put on a mask and see how the other party reacted.
"Alright, but let's go over and gather some information. We're not here to cause trouble. Changsheng, Martial Nephew, come with me."
Elder Wang spoke, and then led Lu Changsheng into the city.
However, Elder Wang intended to queue to enter the city, but Lu Changsheng asked with some curiosity, "Elder Wang, why not go through the first entrance? Why insist on queuing?"
"The first entrance to immortality is for gods, the second is for Celestial Being Race, the third is for celestial officials, and only the fourth is for us. We must not break the rules, or the consequences will be dire."
Elder Wang explained.
At that moment, Lu Changsheng glanced at it and then said, "Elder Wang, please come with me."
After saying this, he walked directly to the first entrance on the left.
This greatly alarmed Elder Wang.
"Chang Sheng, don't break the rules, this is a very important matter."
Elder Wang tried to stop Lu Changsheng, but Lu Changsheng had already walked into the passage.
"Who!"
In the passage, a group of guards appeared, each of them a Celestial Immortal cultivator, and directly blocked Lu Changsheng.
This is a passage only powerful beings of the divine race can use. Lu Changsheng looked quite strange, so naturally, I stopped him and asked him a question.
"Thirty-Three Heavens, twenty-five Dou Yuan! Get out of the way!"
Lu Changsheng's voice was calm, but his aura was terrifying, especially his Dou Yuan Twenty-Five, which instantly unleashed a terrifying majesty.
Hiss!
In an instant, the cultivators in the passage changed their expressions drastically and immediately knelt on the ground. This was partly due to Lu Changsheng's terrifying aura and partly because they hadn't expected Lu Changsheng to come from the Twenty-Fifth Heaven.
They have guarded this place for a hundred years, and the strongest god they have encountered was only at the twelfth level of the Heavenly Realm. What does the twenty-fifth level of the Heavenly Realm mean?
They couldn't believe it, and there wasn't a single doubt about it.
Elder Wang, who was not far away, was stunned. He never expected that Lu Changsheng would be related to the gods.
As for the cultivators queuing on the far right, they all cast expressions of envy and reverence their way.
Those who reach the 25th Heaven are the chosen ones of Heaven, while the rest of us are not even ants on the ground.
"This!" Elder Wang didn't know what to say, but he still followed Lu Changsheng into the God Clan's passage.
He walked back and forth through this ancient city hundreds, thousands, even tens of thousands of times, but he never passed through the divine passage.
Today, following Lu Changsheng, I feel like a fish leaping over the dragon gate.
"Dou Yuan Honored One, what brings you to the ancient city? Would you like me to send someone to accompany you?"
The head of the guards knelt before Lu Changsheng, respectfully asking if Lu Changsheng wished to accompany him.
"No need. Don't make a fuss. Pretend I was never here. Leaking even a whisper of this is a capital offense."
Lu Changsheng was utterly indifferent.
His face was calm, though it was covered by a mask.
The latter nodded repeatedly, taking it as a decree.
And so, Lu Changsheng entered the city.
Elder Wang led Lu Changsheng to the teleportation array.
The Heavenly Profound Immortal Sect is extremely far from the ancient city, requiring a teleportation array to reach it.
And so, half an hour later.
The Heavenly Profound Immortal Sect is located three thousand miles away.
From a distance, the Heavenly Profound Immortal Sect appears magnificent, with One Hundred and Eight Immortal Peaks piercing the clouds. Each peak is surrounded by immortal light, exuding a majestic aura. Standing three thousand miles away, the Heavenly Profound Immortal Sect seems to be surrounded by 108 True Dragon.
That was a dragon of destiny, enough to demonstrate the extraordinary foundation of the Heavenly Profound Immortal Sect.
"Changsheng, Martial Nephew, the Heavenly Profound Immortal Sect is an unparalleled immortal sect in the South Immortal Realm. It has a strong foundation and Immortal King in charge. You may be angry, but you must not act recklessly. You must calm down."
Elder Wang had been trying to dissuade Lu Changsheng with earnest words, because he was genuinely worried that Lu Changsheng might explode at that point.
If anything happens, he will truly be letting Lu Changsheng down.
"It's alright, I won't act so impulsively."
Lu Changsheng nodded, which reassured Elder Wang somewhat.
Thus, the journey of three thousand miles was not very far, and in the blink of an eye, they arrived at the foot of the Heavenly Profound Immortal Sect.
At this very moment, countless geniuses had already gathered outside the Heavenly Profound Immortal Sect.
Today is the Heavenly Profound Immortal Sect's disciple recruitment ceremony. The 108 peaks are already packed with people, all of whom are taking the test.
The Heavenly Profound Immortal Sect has 108 peaks, belonging to 108 different lineages. Unlike the Lower Realm, its disciple-acceptance ceremony first tests aptitude and then swordsmanship.
Cultivators can participate in the assessment at will, because the assessments for each peak are different.
Some require comprehension, some require aptitude, some require Root Bone, some require physical strength, and some require swordsmanship.
There are countless methods, all of which are worth trying.
Therefore, so many geniuses from the Immortal Sect gather here.
Of course, in addition to the Immortal Sect, there is also a comprehensive test.
That is the Ascension Ladder.
This is the simplest test. The first assessment of the Heavenly Profound Immortal Sect is Ascension Ladder.
All the major immortal sects follow the same rule: only those who have passed the tenth level are qualified to go to the 108 Peaks for a unique assessment. Those who have not even reached the tenth level cannot enter the assessment under any circumstances.
The queue stretched like a long dragon.
Lu Changsheng led Elder Wang past the crowd and directly to the immortal sect disciple in charge of the assessment.
"May I ask where the elders of the Immortal Sect are?"
Lu Changsheng was quite polite and asked in a calm tone.
"Elder?"
The disciple in charge of the assessment paused for a moment, then glanced at Lu Changsheng before shaking his head and saying, "After you pass the Ascension Ladder, go in and take the assessment."
His answer sounded casual.
"I'm not here to take the assessment; I just want to find an elder of the Immortal Sect to ask about some things."
Lu Changsheng spoke.
"Asking questions? What's there to ask? If you pass, you pass; if you don't, you don't! Why all this fuss? If you don't want to take the test, leave. Don't waste other people's time."
The other party said this with a slightly displeased tone.
Lu Changsheng remained silent.
As expected, the Heavenly Profound Immortal Sect is indeed arrogant.
However, before he could speak again, a voice slowly rang out.
What do you want to ask?
The voice rang out, and it was an old man who slowly appeared. He was a Golden Immortal cultivator. When the surrounding disciples saw him appear, they all bowed respectfully, clearly indicating that he was at least an elder.
The other party appeared, his face calm, only looking at Lu Changsheng with slight curiosity.
"It's like this, I just ascended to heaven and learned that an old friend of mine in the Lower Realm offended the younger brother of a True Disciple of the Heavenly Profound Immortal Sect. As a result, his cultivation was crippled and he is being punished on Heaven Thunder Cliff. So I came here to inquire about it."
Lu Changsheng appeared calm as he spoke.
In an instant, many disciples frowned, and even the elder frowned.
However, the other party quickly responded calmly.
"What are you asking?"
"I'd like to inquire whether there's been any misunderstanding. If my old friend has indeed made a mistake, I'm willing to apologize and apologize on his behalf. I hope the Heavenly Profound Immortal Sect can be lenient. If not..."
Lu Changsheng paused briefly at this point.
At this moment, not only were the disciples of the Heavenly Profound Immortal Sect curious, but the other geniuses who came to participate in the assessment were also very curious.
"If not, then what?"
The elder chuckled slightly and asked.
"If that's not the case, then I, Lu, will seek justice for my old friend."
Lu Changsheng said softly.
Elder Wang, standing behind him, immediately changed his expression and grabbed Lu Changsheng, trying to dissuade him.
But in an instant, laughter rang out.
"Hahahaha! Demanding justice?"
"Ridiculous, they are really overestimating themselves."
"A cultivator who has just ascended to immortality, yet he speaks with such arrogance? Does he think the Lower Realm is just another bunch of hotheads from the immortal realm?"
The disciples chuckled, their eyes filled with pity as they looked at Lu Changsheng.
In their eyes, Lu Changsheng seemed to be just a cultivator who had just ascended from the Lower Realm.
Naturally, there was some disdain.
"Fairness? Ha, I know who you're talking about, the one who offended Changqing, right? Alright, our Heavenly Profound Immortal Sect has already investigated this matter thoroughly. Your old friend tried to steal the immortal medicine from Lord Changqing's Changqing brother but failed and even injured him. He only received three thousand years of lightning punishment, which is already considered lenient. Go back and don't make a fool of yourself here."
The elder spoke in an extremely casual tone.
Lu Changsheng wasn't angry; he simply continued speaking.
"I hope this elder can produce evidence, or let them confront each other face to face. If it is my old friend's fault, I will definitely compensate him until he is satisfied."
Lu Changsheng spoke calmly.
"Ha, don't make a fool of yourself here. Go back and don't delay other people's assessments."
He spoke, already impatient, feeling it was a waste of time.
"Elder, I hope this matter can be mediated properly so as not to cause any trouble and make everyone unhappy. If you cannot handle it, you can call on an elder who can."
Lu Changsheng remained calm and composed.
"Roll!"
The latter frowned, roared, and condensed the Golden Immortal Method, trying to scare Lu Changsheng away.
However, Lu Changsheng remained completely still.
"Heh, it seems you do have some strength? No wonder you dared to come to the Heavenly Profound Immortal Sect. But you're too arrogant."
The elder of the Heavenly Profound Immortal Sect frowned slightly, but remained aloof.
"I don't want to cause trouble, I just want to solve the problem. I hope the elder can inform them so that there won't be any misunderstandings. If I'm wrong, I'm willing to accept the punishment. If I'm right, I want justice."
Lu Changsheng's tone remained calm.
He didn't come here to cause trouble.
I just want to get to the bottom of this.
It is or it isn't.
Wrong is wrong, and right is right.
"Fine, you want justice, right?"
The latter sneered, then reached out and a Jade Slip appeared in front of him. Golden light flashed, and the words "fairness" were engraved on the Jade Slip.
He then threw it on the ground and said, "This is justice! Is that enough?"
His voice was thunderous, and he was already showing signs of anger.
"The apprenticeship ceremony will proceed as scheduled; there should be no delays."
He then continued speaking, staring at Lu Changsheng with a cold look in his eyes.
"Good, what a fair deal."
Lu Changsheng nodded.
Sure enough, after putting on the mask...
Things then changed.
Very good.
Very good.
Boom!
At that moment, Lu Changsheng waved his hand.
In an instant, the Ascension Ladder trembled and then shattered on the spot.
Bang bang bang!
One after another, the Ascension Platform to heaven collapsed, astonishing all the geniuses.
"You're asking for it!"
At that moment, the Golden Immortal Elder flew into a rage, his body surrounded by the Immortal Method. He stretched out his hand, which transformed into a dragon claw, intending to suppress and kill Lu Changsheng.
Boom!
However, Lu Changsheng remained completely still, merely opening his eyes.
In an instant, the Chaos Double Pupil appeared.
Chaos Qi filled the air, and two Peerless Immortal Sword burst forth from his eyes, instantly severing the elder's hands and crippling his cultivation.
"Ah!"
A bloodcurdling scream rang out.
In just one exchange, the latter's arms were severed, blood trickling from his body, and his cultivation was mercilessly abolished.
"Heavenly Mystery Sect Leader! Get out here!"
The next moment.
Lu Changsheng's voice rang out again.
Its sound resounded throughout the entire Heavenly Profound Immortal Sect.
Then, a deathly silence.
Elder Wang was also stunned.
Everyone was stunned.
Because of Lu Changsheng's words.
It was so domineering that it left everyone speechless.
That's all, five thousand words in total!
I'll add another chapter tomorrow!