It Matches, It All Matches

"Um..."

Du Sheng's voice rang out.

"Um?"

Lu Changzhi looked over and said:

"Is there anything else?"

Du Sheng nodded, with a hint of probing, and said:

"Does the young master possess the Aptitude of a Great Emperor?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Changzhi's expression turned somewhat surprised.

"System?"

After giving a greeting, Lu Changzhi asked directly:

"The talent given by the system shouldn't be noticeable at the Dao Realm, right?"

"I can't tell, Master," the system replied.

Lu Changzhi's attention returned to Du Sheng, he smiled and said:

Why are you suddenly asking this?

Du Sheng also laughed:

"Judging from your extraordinary bearing and exceptional strength, it's likely that you will be a prominent figure on the Emperor Road in the future."

Lu Changzhi waved his hand:

"The phrase 'Aptitude of a Great Emperor' is not to be used lightly."

After saying this, seeing that Du Sheng did not say anything more, Lu Changzhi said:

"If there's nothing else, I'll head back."

After speaking, Lu Changzhi waited a moment, and then his figure disappeared from the spot.

Du Sheng looked at Xiao Qian, who clasped his hands in a salute towards the empty space, and then said:

"Esteemed seniors, I won't disturb you any longer."

After saying that, he grabbed Du Sheng with his large hand and carried him away like a chick.

In the Five Continents Continent.

Du Sheng glanced around, then took a deep breath and looked at Xiao Qian:

"Senior, it really is true, it's actually true!"

Xiao Qian, on the other hand, was much more composed, nodding slightly and saying:

"It matches up, but something still feels off."

"Wrong?"

Du Sheng looked surprised.

Xiao Qian glanced at Du Sheng and said:

"I had intended to reveal his identity earlier, but I was stopped, implying that this junior also did not know his identity."

"But just now, when the Aptitude of a Great Emperor came up, his reaction didn't seem like he knew nothing about it."

The notion of Aptitude of a Great Emperor was only mentioned in the Misty Clear Realm when a descendant of the Liu Clan was born.

At this moment, Du Sheng seemed to have thought of something and hurriedly said:

"Oh, right, Prince Xiao, there's one more thing."

"Oh? What is it?" Xiao Qian asked.

"Jiang Yao's clone wasn't destroyed by the powerful figure behind him; rather, he personally annihilated it."

"He made the move?" Xiao Qian's eyes flickered slightly.

You mean to say he's very strong?

Du Sheng shook his head:

"If he really is that person, his strength is understandable. It's the methods he used. If I remember correctly, he was quite famous back then."

As he spoke, Du Sheng activated a hand seal, projecting a portion of the images in his mind into the void before him using spiritual power.

It turned out that Lu Changzhi had used the Grasp of Return to the Void to resolve the situation involving Jiang Yao's clone.

"This... this is..."

"That move from the Liu Clan, the Return to the Void Hand?!"

Xiao Qian's eyes widened noticeably, and his words were tinged with shock.

"It matches up, it really matches up now."

After a moment, Xiao Qian murmured softly.

"This move was created by that Emperor Realm expert of the Liu Clan back then. Not only was it never passed on to outsiders, but even ordinary clansmen were not allowed to cultivate it. Since he knows it, then it is."

After a pause, Xiao Qian asked Du Sheng to show the scene several more times.

"But why does it feel like his mastery of this imperial technique is exceptionally high?"

He had the privilege of witnessing a powerful member of the Liu Clan use this move back then.

Although the enemy they dealt with was far more powerful than Jiang Yao's clone.

But it doesn't feel nearly as concise as the move we're using now.

If this happened to a seasoned powerhouse, it wouldn't be a problem.

But if we consider the other person's age, then...

At this moment, Du Sheng, who was standing to the side, suddenly spoke up:

"Perhaps this is what is meant by the Aptitude of a Great Emperor?"

Xiao Qian nodded, took a deep breath, and said:

"His Aptitude of a Great Emperor is truly terrifying."

After speaking, Xiao Qian suddenly looked at Du Sheng with a serious expression.

Before he could say anything, Du Sheng's expression changed, and without a word, he said directly:

"I, Du Sheng, hereby swear to the Heavenly Dao that I will never reveal what happened today or anything related to it, or I will be struck by five-colored Lightning Tribulation for forty-nine days."

Xiao Qian gave Du Sheng a deep look:

"I didn't expect you to be so perceptive."

"This matter is of great importance. If the news is leaked carelessly and causes trouble, it will certainly endanger my Withering and Flourishing Sect. I'm sure you understand that."

"Keep the secret safe and take care of things here. If you have the chance, try to build a closer relationship. If you do a good job, you can take control of Jiang Yao's lower regions."

After a pause, Xiao Qian suddenly added meaningfully:

"Luo Tianyou is a restless fellow; he'll probably be demoted this time. Once he's gone, that position will be vacant."

Upon hearing this, Du Sheng's eyes immediately lit up with excitement, and he promptly clasped his hands in a fist salute:

"Your Highness, rest assured, I will certainly not let you down!"

The excitement filled Du Sheng with a myriad of emotions:

"So many years have passed, finally, finally!"

He knew, of course, that these promises were nothing more than carrots dangling in front of a donkey's head, meant to get the donkey moving forward.

But in all this time, no one has come to hang up the radish for him, not even a seemingly vague promise.

And at this moment, finally, he was put to good use!

"I'll head back now. Contact me immediately if anything comes up."

After saying that, Xiao Qian went directly into the Longevity Battlefield.

Du Sheng stood there for a long time, sighing with emotion, before finally letting out a long breath, a hint of energy appearing in his slightly aged eyes.

"Now I'll have something to do."

On Hidden Origin Peak.

"Changzhi."

Liang Si's figure came down and looked at him. There was six parts incredulous, two parts surprised and two parts sighing in his eyes, and he said:

"Your current strength is astonishing."

Lu Changzhi smiled upon hearing this and said:

There are always people more capable than you, and there's always something beyond your understanding. This is just the beginning.

Upon hearing this, Liang Si couldn't help but shake his head, somewhat moved:

"It's reassuring that you think this way. What are your plans for the future?"

"What's next?"

Lu Changzhi thought for a moment, glanced at the room, and smiled:

"If there's nothing urgent, I'll go take an afternoon nap."

"We've traveled to so many places and fought for so long, I'm quite tired."

"Understood," Liang Si said with a smile.

"If there's nothing urgent, you should go and get some rest."

After saying that, Liang Si left immediately.

"The old ancestor certainly left decisively."

Lu Changzhi thought to himself, then decided not to return to his room but instead entered the secret realm.

On the other side, after Liang Si left, he couldn't help but sigh:

"This little guy is really hardworking. He just finished something and he's already eager to get back to cultivation. But then again, it's the best time to summarize experiences right after something is finished."

He didn't think Lu Changzhi was really going to take a nap.

Practitioners of this age are all racing against time to make progress.

Sleeping is just a fairly obvious cover-up.

After all, aside from some extremely special cultivation methods, sleeping won't bring any improvement in strength.