Chapter 50

"Immortal Venerable Changsheng, Ancestor Minghe has come to pay his respects!"

Ming He circulated his magic power and called out in a ringing voice.

The sound spread throughout Wuji Heaven.

Lu Changsheng, who was plotting his grand plan to make a fortune, heard the voice and felt slightly surprised—Ancestor Minghe?

He was another innate powerhouse from the Primordial World.

What had he come to see him for?

"Come in."

Lu Changsheng spoke calmly.

As soon as Ming He entered the hall, he appeared exceptionally enthusiastic.

Ming He respectfully saluted and said, "Ming He pays his respects to Saint Changsheng!"

"I have long remained in the Sea of Blood, and I heard of the Saint's great name long ago!"

"Today, I am fortunate enough to meet the Saint in person. Only now do I know that the Saint possesses peerless bearing, outstanding spirit, and grand imposing manner. You truly stand beyond the ordinary!"

A string of flattery poured from Ming He's mouth.

Seeing that he was about to continue praising him, Lu Changsheng hurriedly raised a hand to stop him. "That's enough!"

"If you have something important to say, Fellow Daoist, feel free to get straight to the point."

Lu Changsheng secretly shook his head. Such enthusiasm was truly difficult to withstand.

Hearing this, Ancestor Minghe broke into a radiant smile and sincerely took Lu Changsheng's hand. "Every word I just said came from the bottom of my heart!"

"I don't know why, but the moment I saw the Saint, I felt deeply moved."

"It must be the Saint's brilliance, which inspires reverence. My admiration surges like rivers and seas, and I can hardly contain myself."

"The Saint's magnificent deeds in bringing blessings to the Primordial World are truly moving!"

At this moment, Ming He could barely conceal his excitement, turning all his admiration into an endless stream of praise.

Lu Changsheng immediately felt uncomfortable. He had heard others flatter him before, but such blatant praise was a first.

He gently withdrew his hand and wondered inwardly: What is this person trying to achieve by flattering me so shamelessly?

Could he really have come all this way just to sing my praises?

Though it sounded sincere, too much was too much. Instead, it made him uncomfortable.

"Since Fellow Daoist has come all the way to Wuji Heaven, you may as well state your purpose directly."

Lu Changsheng reminded him gently.

He knew that if he did not stop him, Ming He would probably never finish with the flattery.

The scene was truly awkward.

Ming He stopped while he was ahead and said solemnly, "The Saint's grace has spread throughout the Primordial World."

Although Ming He had obtained quite a bit of merit, it was still insufficient for him to prove the Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal Dao.

"I am willing to join Wuji Heaven and serve the Saint. I humbly ask the Saint to grant me such an opportunity!"

After speaking, he gazed at Lu Changsheng earnestly and waited for his response.

He truly could not endure it any longer.

To prove the Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal Dao, he had tried countless times, yet all had ended in failure.

Back when the Six Sages founded their sects and became Sages, he immediately established the Asura Sect, but he had only reached the pinnacle of the Quasi-Saint realm. The Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm remained far beyond his reach.

He had always struggled forward, yet he had never managed to step through the gate of the Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm.

Then there were Kunpeng, East King Duke, and Randeng. Their cultivation had once been inferior to his, but after following Lu Changsheng, they had broken through one after another and achieved the Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm.

As for himself, he was still at the pinnacle of the Quasi-Saint realm.

He no longer wished to wait idly.

If he could join Wuji Heaven, Lu Changsheng could casually bestow a hundred million merit and a strand of Primordial Violet Qi, allowing him, Ming He, to become a Saint on the spot.

Since it was so easy, why continue struggling bitterly?

At this moment, only one thought remained in Ming He's heart: Immortal Venerable Changsheng, I don't want to work hard anymore.

Lu Changsheng had already anticipated this before Ming He spoke.

The greatest attraction of Wuji Heaven was none other than proving the Dao and becoming a Saint.

He was about to promote his land-reclamation plan. If Ming He became a Saint, it would not necessarily be a bad thing. It would also allow him to consume even more merit.

Ming He's origins and innate foundation were naturally beyond question. Like East King Duke and the others, he was an innate powerhouse.

As for his sincerity, after waiting until now, he should deeply understand how difficult it was to prove the Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal Dao. He would certainly harbor no ulterior motives.

Just as Lu Changsheng was pondering, billions of strands of violet qi descended from the vault of heaven in Wuji Heaven, and a spatial passageway pierced straight through from the East Sea.

"Hahahaha! Fellow Daoist Changsheng, Tongtian has come especially to pay you a visit!"

A mighty Saintly aura swept across Wuji Heaven. Tongtian's figure suddenly appeared, standing there with a smile.

Lu Changsheng felt slightly surprised. He did not know what Tongtian had come for this time.

Wuji Heaven.

East King Duke, Kunpeng, and Randeng entered the hall.

At a glance, they saw Ming He standing beside Lu Changsheng with a fawning expression. That smile could practically serve as a model.

The three of them were all stunned.

This scene... why did it seem so familiar?

Tsk.

Wasn't this just a replica of the three of them?

No—Ming He was clearly even more shameless than they were!

No way!

Was this fellow trying to push them out and take their position as the "Three Swordsmen of Wuji Heaven"? Dream on!

"Great Master, Fellow Daoist Tongtian has come to pay a visit."

Randeng moved ahead of the others and reported with a broad smile.

East King Duke and Kunpeng hurried after him, afraid of missing their chance to show off.

Lu Changsheng's expression became slightly strange. It was only a matter of passing on a message. Was there any need for the three of them to come together?

Since you're so idle, why not go open up a few more worlds?

Still, he was rather curious about what Tongtian had come to Wuji Heaven for.

Ming He looked at East King Duke and the other two, unable to conceal the envy in his eyes.

Saints...

These three had become Saints simply by knowing how to curry favor with people.

Meanwhile, he had cultivated painstakingly and diligently, yet he had not even touched the threshold of the Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm.

It was enough to make anyone green with envy!

East King Duke and the other two had originally been watching Ming He. Seeing how envious he was of them, they immediately straightened their backs, looking pleased and triumphant.

Once upon a time, they had all been Quasi-Saints who addressed one another as brothers.

Now, they were Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortals, while Ming He had to respectfully call them seniors upon seeing them.

Just thinking about it filled their hearts with delight!

"Please invite Fellow Daoist Tongtian in."

Lu Changsheng spoke.

East King Duke hurriedly replied, "Yes! I'll go invite him right away!"

With that, his figure blurred and vanished on the spot.

Randeng and Kunpeng's expressions immediately changed. They had been too focused on watching Ming He, allowing that fellow to seize the initiative!

What a blunder!

Before long, Tongtian walked in.

He looked at East King Duke and the other two, his heart filled with emotion.

Back then, they had possessed only Quasi-Saint cultivation.

Now, however, each of them had become like him, proving the Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal Dao and achieving the Saint position.

Moreover, they had been forcefully piled up with a hundred million merit and Primordial Violet Qi. It truly left him at a loss for words.

"Why is Ming He here as well?"

Tongtian shifted his gaze and saw Ming He, a trace of surprise flashing through his eyes.

But he quickly understood.

Within Wuji Heaven, three Saints had actually been born one after another in a single day.

Ming He's appearance here undoubtedly meant that he wanted to join Wuji Heaven.

Judging by the situation, he was only one step away from succeeding.

Otherwise, such a gratified smile would not be spread across his face.

"Congratulations on Wuji Heaven gaining three more Saints!"

"Creating three Saints in a single day—looking across the Primordial World, only Wuji Heaven could accomplish such a feat."

Tongtian spoke sincerely, filled with genuine emotion.

It was truly enviable.

Yet he did not dare envy it too much.

Three Saints meant three hundred million merit and three strands of Primordial Violet Qi!

If he truly possessed such immense merit, Tongtian would certainly be reluctant to use all of it to create Saints.

Only someone like Lu Changsheng, the Primordial World's number-one "profligate," would be willing to squander merit so extravagantly and produce three Saints in one stroke!

Lu Changsheng looked toward Tongtian and asked casually, "What, does your Interception Sect also want another Saint?"

Tongtian froze on the spot.

The question had been asked so casually—

As if they were not discussing Saints, but something completely ordinary?

Wait, wasn't that beside the point?

Delight immediately surged in his eyes. "Is that really possible? My Interception Sect... can have a Saint as well?"

This was an unexpected windfall!

Could Lu Changsheng really be helping the Interception Sect create a Saint?

If that was truly possible, wouldn't the Interception Sect soar to the heavens in a single step?

Lu Changsheng pointed at Ming He beside him and said, "There. He is the one who is about to become a Saint."

Ming He, who had been singled out, immediately put on a beaming smile and declared, "Rest assured, Great Master. I, Ming He, will serve you with all my heart until my dying breath! My admiration for you is like the surging waters of the Yangtze, flowing endlessly!"

Tongtian stared in astonishment.

Was this really the same Ming He he remembered?

To become a Saint, he had actually humbled himself to such a degree...

It was truly a lamentable sight.

Lu Changsheng looked at Ming He, feeling a headache coming on.

Not again. He's started again.

I have to make him stop, quickly.

He flipped his hand, and an abstruse strand of Primordial Violet Qi appeared in his palm.

"Take it."

Tongtian's eyes widened.

This... this was it? He was directly smashing someone with Primordial Violet Qi?

This fellow... was truly an out-and-out "filthy rich tycoon"!

His heart nearly burst!

That was Primordial Violet Qi, an supreme treasure capable of allowing one to become a Saint!

Ming He was equally shaken to the core.

Then, deep emotion surged in his heart.

See!

I told you long ago—

Following him really was the wisest choice!

See? The Primordial Violet Qi has arrived in my hands!

His opportunity to prove the Dao and become a Saint had finally come!

Since Lu Changsheng had bestowed the Primordial Violet Qi, it meant that he truly recognized Ming He.

Without hesitation, the Heavenly Dao Scepter appeared in his hand. Heavenly Dao Power coiled around the scepter, profound and unfathomable.

Whoosh!

The scepter lightly pointed through the air, and a contract appeared from thin air.

It was a contract condensed from Heavenly Dao Power.

Tongtian, watching from the side, felt the corner of his eye twitch.

Lu Changsheng was definitely the first person to use the Heavenly Dao Scepter this way!

That was a divine artifact wielding the supreme authority of the Heavenly Dao!

And yet he had actually used it as a contract tool. If the Heavenly Dao knew about this, who knew what it would think?

In any case, Tongtian's feelings were extremely complicated.

Still, this also had its advantages—the contract established with the Heavenly Dao Scepter could not be violated even by a Saint.

"Sign it, and I will help you become a Saint."

"But all the conditions are written above. Read them carefully."

After Lu Changsheng finished speaking, he pushed the contract in front of Ming He.

Ming He's hands trembled slightly. This was more than just a contract—it was the Saint's path he had dreamed of obtaining!

Recalling the long years he had spent cultivating, the Saint position was now within reach.

He was almost moved to tears. Finally, I can become a Saint too!

Without the slightest hesitation, he signed his name.

His face radiated uncontrollable joy.

Become a Saint!

He was finally about to take that step!

With one strand of primordial violet qi and a hundred million merits, if he still couldn't attain enlightenment and become a Saint, he might as well find a block of tofu and bash his head against it.

Tongtian stared in utter bewilderment.

"This is your plan to create Saints?"

Did he intend to pile up this many resources for every Saint?

Had he gone mad?

This was absolutely insane!

Even if he were the greatest wastrel in the primordial world, he couldn't afford to squander resources like this!

...But if it was Lu Changsheng, he might really be able to sustain it.

Lu Changsheng looked completely matter-of-fact. "That's right!"

"I can't help it. You're all progressing far too slowly!"

"It took a thousand years to create a world, and you only used that much merit!"

Tongtian was rendered speechless, fuming with frustration.

His mind was overflowing with complaints.

Good heavens!

What kind of reason was that?

Could this be why he was creating Saints?

Just because the Six Sages were moving too slowly and consuming merit at too sluggish a rate?

So he had simply spent even more merit and forcibly created several more Saints!

What a bizarre reason!