Yunxiao Appears, Challenges Chang Er

Dingguang Xian's hand seals shifted, precisely the Shangqing Divine Thunder that Jie Sect disciples knew all too well.

As thunder rumbled, a bolt of lightning shot straight toward Lu Changsheng.

The surrounding Jie Sect disciples scrambled backward, afraid of being caught in the blast.

A fierce smile curled at the corner of Dingguang Xian's mouth.

So what if he was an Earth Immortal? What did a True Immortal matter?

This single Shangqing Divine Thunder would make Lu Changsheng pay for his ignorance!

Then, the Shangqing Divine Thunder struck Lu Changsheng directly.

But a shocking scene unfolded.

Lu Changsheng merely paused in place, a playful smile spreading across his face.

If Dingguang Xian had used any other divine ability, he would have needed some means to block it.

But Dingguang Xian had chosen the Shangqing Divine Thunder.

Though his Indestructible Thunder God Body was only at a minor level, his physical body was already deeply familiar with Lightning Power.

A Golden Immortal-level Shangqing Divine Thunder simply couldn't break through the Indestructible Thunder God Body's defense.

Lu Changsheng continued walking toward Biyou Palace.

This sight dealt a massive blow to Dingguang Xian's mind.

He looked at Lu Changsheng, then at himself.

True Immortal?

Golden Immortal?

That was right!

A Shangqing Divine Thunder cast by him, a Golden Immortal, couldn't even severely injure a True Immortal—how was it that Lu Changsheng seemed completely unharmed?

Dingguang Xian refused to believe it and channeled the Shangqing Divine Thunder again.

The result was naturally the same as before.

This level of Lightning Magic Divine Ability posed no threat to Lu Changsheng.

"Is that it?"

Lu Changsheng glanced back at Dingguang Xian, his eyes full of contempt.

"If this is all you've got, then I suggest you stop making an Embarrassing Display."

"You can't stop me."

With that, Lu Changsheng turned around.

Those few words felt like two slaps across Dingguang Xian's face.

Dingguang Xian instantly lost his composure.

If he didn't Take Down Lu Changsheng today, how could he ever hold his ground in the Jie Sect?

He dashed forward in one step, stopping in front of Lu Changsheng, his face icy.

"I don't care what trick you used to block my Shangqing Divine Thunder."

"But if you think you're something, you're dead wrong!"

Dingguang Xian had figured it out.

Normally, a True Immortal like Lu Changsheng couldn't take two Shangqing Divine Thunders from him and come out unscathed.

He must have some means of resisting Lightning Power.

Clever as it was, it could never bridge the gap between a True Immortal and a Golden Immortal.

In a direct A Battle, he would definitely Take Down Lu Changsheng!

"I really don't know where you get your confidence."

"What makes you think you can Take Down me?"

Lu Changsheng's expression was calm as he spoke flatly.

If it had been last time, facing Dingguang Xian, he truly would have had no way out.

But this time, he was at True Immortal Peak!

Though there was still a major realm gap between True Immortal Peak and Golden Immortal.

With the Xiantian Lingbao Ling Yun Jian in his hand, plus divine abilities like the Nine Heavens Thunder Eyes.

A Golden Immortal—he could still fight one!

He had a system now; how could he let Dingguang Xian bully him?

"What makes me think I can Take Down you?"

Dingguang Xian was so angry he laughed.

A True Immortal was actually asking him this kind of question.

"Today, let's see if Yunxiao can save you again!"

In an instant, Dingguang Xian held nothing back, unleashing the full pressure of a Golden Immortal.

Lu Changsheng let out a cold laugh, his own True Immortal Peak cultivation exploding forth.

Though he was at an absolute disadvantage in cultivation level, He still had Ling Yun Jian.

He wanted to see just how many strikes this Golden Immortal Dingguang Xian could take!

Just as he prepared to summon Ling Yun Jian, a sharp shout suddenly rang out.

"Stop!"

An icy voice came from within Biyou Palace.

Lu Changsheng was startled—it seemed this battle wouldn't happen today.

Dingguang Xian, meanwhile, looked toward Biyou Palace, his expression turning ugly.

Good news: that voice wasn't the Sect Leader.

Bad news: he recognized the owner of that voice too!

Under Dingguang Xian's gaze, three slender figures walked out of Biyou Palace.

They were Yunxiao, Qiongxiao, and Bixiao.

"What's Eldest Sister stopping them for? I wanted to see what that guy's got!"

Bixiao, never one to miss a spectacle, muttered as she walked.

Qiongxiao, however, wore a puzzled expression.

Lu Changsheng again?

If she remembered correctly, last time it was also Lu Changsheng and Dingguang Xian.

Since when did Eldest Sister care so much about fellow disciples?

Yunxiao walked up to the group and first glanced at Lu Changsheng.

"Are you alright?"

Lu Changsheng shook his head.

"Dingguang Xian can't hurt me."

Dingguang Xian flew into a rage.

"You're asking for death!"

His thick magic power erupted once more.

But just as he was about to make a move, an even stronger pressure crashed down.

Yunxiao had made a move.

Though it was only a simple pressure, The gap between Primordial Unity Golden Immortal Peak and a Golden Immortal was not as simple as that between a Golden Immortal and a True Immortal.

Dingguang Xian let out a muffled grunt, stumbling back several steps, his face turning pale.

"Yunxiao, what exactly are you doing? Why are you protecting Lu Changsheng like this?!"

He couldn't hold it in any longer.

"That's a question I should be asking you."

Yunxiao countered.

"What were you just doing?"

"Master trusted you and entrusted you with an important task."

"But you? Bullying fellow disciples, skimming cultivation resources."

"What, do I need to report this to Master?"

Why protect Lu Changsheng?

Who wouldn't protect their own Dao Companion?

Though Bixiao was here, making it inconvenient to publicly reveal her relationship with Lu Changsheng, That didn't stop her from standing up for him.

Hearing that Yunxiao might tell Tongtian, Dingguang Xian panicked for a moment.

After all, skimming cultivation resources was a fact.

But swallowing this humiliation was something he couldn't accept either.

"What do you mean, bullying fellow disciples? That Lu Changsheng has no respect for his elders and no regard for the rules—I was just teaching him a lesson!"

"As for the matter of withholding resources, that's even more baseless."

"For wastes like them who have no hope of breaking through to Golden Immortal or Primordial Unity Golden Immortal, even giving them more resources is a waste."

"I'm merely making reasonable use of the Jie Sect's resources."

"If you want to take this to the Sect Leader, then go ahead!"

Dingguang Xian forced a justification for his many actions.

And these words of his drew hostility from many Jie Sect disciples around.

What did he mean by even giving more resources is a waste—that was an insult.

Lu Changsheng let out a cold laugh.

"Disrespecting your elders, if we're being honest, you, Dingguang Xian, didn't join the sect much earlier than I did."

"As for wasting resources, that's even more ridiculous."

"You, Dingguang Xian, have consumed no small amount of cultivation resources, yet you haven't even reached Primordial Unity Golden Immortal."

"If the same resources were given to me, my achievements would far surpass yours!"

Dingguang Xian's face turned purple with rage.

He, a distinguished member of the Suishi Qixian, was being insulted like this by Lu Changsheng, a mere True Immortal.

"How arrogant! You—"

Yunxiao reached out and cut Dingguang Xian off.

"Since you think giving resources to Lu Changsheng is a waste, how about a gambling fight?"

"Whatever resources Lu Changsheng is owed, he'll get exactly that."

"A hundred years from now, you and Lu Changsheng will have a battle."

"If you win, Lu Changsheng will apologize to you and return the resources double."

"If Lu Changsheng wins, you will apologize to him and go confess to Master about this matter."

If she made a move, she could help Lu Changsheng take down Dingguang Xian.

But this method wouldn't solve the root problem; it would only make Dingguang Xian resent Lu Changsheng even more.

And she couldn't always show up in time.

So the best approach was to set up this gambling fight, letting Lu Changsheng personally beat Dingguang Xian into submission.

As for whether Lu Changsheng could defeat Dingguang Xian in a battle a hundred years later, that was up to him.

Hearing Yunxiao's proposal, Dingguang Xian said without hesitation.

"Not enough!"

"Add another condition: if he loses, all the cultivation resources he can claim in the future go to me."

"If I lose, the same applies to him—does he dare?"

Lu Changsheng sneered with disdain.

"Why wouldn't I dare?"

He wasn't afraid of Dingguang Xian even now, let alone a hundred years later.

"Then the gambling fight is set."

Yunxiao said, giving Dingguang Xian a look.

Dingguang Xian immediately took out all the cultivation resources Lu Changsheng was owed.

"This time, Yunxiao saved your life again. Let's see if you're always this lucky. Next time, I'll make you regret it!"

"Is that so? I'll return those words to you."

Lu Changsheng said coldly.

Whether Yunxiao's appearance helped anyone would be clear after the next battle.

With that, the conflict between Lu Changsheng and Dingguang Xian came to a temporary end.

Just as Dingguang Xian was about to continue distributing resources to the other disciples, a terrifying power beyond words surged from Biyou Palace.

From low-level Earth Immortals and Heavenly Immortals to high-level Golden Immortals and Primordial Unity Golden Immortals—

Every Jie Sect disciple on Golden Ao Island was frozen in place, unable to move.

Terrified gazes turned toward Biyou Palace.

Above Biyou Palace, a figure had appeared without anyone noticing.

It was a middle-aged man in a green robe, with sword-like brows and starry eyes, his cold, sharp gaze carrying a fearsome edge.

He stood there, doing nothing, and the space above Golden Ao Island began to warp, as if it might collapse at any moment.

The man's identity was unmistakable.

The Jie Sect Leader, Tongtian.