Lu Changsheng had traveled for three thousand years, slaying demons with his disciples. The people of sixteen small nations within the Immortal Realm were grateful for Lu Changsheng’s merits, building temples and burning incense in his honor, worshipping him reverentially.
Billions provided the Power of Faith, and the Heavenly Earth Mystical Yellow Exquisite Pagoda absorbed this power, growing stronger at all times.
The Heavenly Earth Mystical Yellow Exquisite Pagoda was different from Lu Changsheng’s other treasures; as a rare Merit Treasure, it could continuously grow as long as it accumulated merit.
In fulfillment of his promise to the king of Moon River Kingdom, Lu Changsheng used a lotus to reconstruct the princess’s body, then led her soul into it, resurrecting the Moon River Kingdom princess.
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Such Great Divine Power left everyone in Moon River Kingdom completely dumbfounded.
“Could the Taoist priest be a Daluo Golden Immortal?”
The king of Moon River Kingdom worshipped Lu Changsheng, whose divine skills seemed just like those of a Daluo Golden Immortal.
“I am but a Heavenly Immortal,” Lu Changsheng said.
After dealing with matters here, Lu Changsheng prepared to leave Moon River Kingdom.
Lu Changsheng traveled in all directions and would not stay for long in one place.
Boom…
Suddenly, the ground shook violently, and there was even a faint sound of a dragon’s chant. Both Lu Changsheng and the people of Moon River Kingdom changed complexion.
The City-Protecting Great Formation of Moon River Kingdom’s royal city operated automatically. Bundles of five-colored beams shot into the sky, stabilizing the city so that the houses inside would not collapse.
The expression on the king of Moon River Kingdom was grave, “The Dragon Vein beneath the ground is disturbed, coming from the due north. Could it be that some change has occurred in the Heavenly Court Relic?”
“Are you referring to the Forbidden Land of the Immortal Realm, the Heavenly Court Relic?”
Lu Changsheng had read about it in the ancient books at Jing Long Immortal Temple. The Ancient Heavenly Court was shattered by an unnamed Demon Ancestor and fell from the Nine Heavens, turning into the Heavenly Court Relic.
The Heavenly Court Relic might have the Formation and mechanisms of the Ancient Celestial Court, and being full of dangers, it was thus regarded as Forbidden Land.
“Exactly. The Heavenly Court Relic is vast and, aside from formations and mechanisms, it also holds countless secret treasures. But over the countless years, many Daluo Golden Immortals have ventured inside for treasure hunting, and the secrets of the Ancient Celestial Court have been largely plundered. Now, mostly ruined walls and traps remained.
Although it’s a Forbidden Land, few wish to step foot in it. The current disturbance of the underground Dragon Vein could mark the emergence of a rare treasure, or perhaps some ancient remains have collapsed over time, causing such a commotion,” explained the king.
Moon River Kingdom was located near the Heavenly Court Relic, so the king had much information about it.
However, he was only of Earth Immortal Realm capacities and did not dare to enter the Heavenly Court Relic.
After a moment of thought, Lu Changsheng decided to set off toward the Heavenly Court Relic to ascertain what was happening.
Lu Changsheng had the Disciple Apprenticeship Simulator, which allowed him to predict the future to a certain extent, and as long as he was not too reckless, his fall was highly unlikely.
“This is the map of the Heavenly Court Relic from our Moon River Kingdom, presenting it to Taoist Priest Lu as a gift,” said the king.
Lu Changsheng had not expected that his demon-slaying and merit-gathering actions in Moon River Kingdom would unexpectedly yield a map of a Forbidden Land.
Although Moon River Kingdom’s map only recorded a small part of the Heavenly Court Relic, the underground disturbances seemed very close, likely within the area recorded on the map.
“I take my leave.”
“Take care, Taoists,” responded the king.
The king of Moon River Kingdom led the realm’s cultivators to bid farewell to Lu Changsheng and his party.
At the outskirts of the Heavenly Court Relic, a lofty ruined stone gate, towering immeasurably high, stood with marks of sword and blade etched upon it, as if it had existed since ancient times. The characters for “Southern Heavenly Gate” were carved upon it.
“Great King, there was a sudden tremor from inside the Heavenly Court Relic. It is highly likely that a treasure has emerged. Our fort is the closest to the Heavenly Court Relic, and we are certain to obtain its treasures. If you get the treasures, Your Majesty, and possibly become a Daluo Golden Immortal, please do not forget us,” said one.
“Ha ha ha, will do, will do,” the Great King laughed heartily.
A mountainous bandit leader, along with a horde of bandits, arrived at the Southern Heavenly Gate.
These bandit lackeys were of the Void Refinement Realm and Unity Realm, not weak by any means.
The bandit chieftain was an Earth Immortal, and even more surprising was that this bandit leader was a woman, whose long hair that reached her waist at times shimmered with a hint of fire, emitting a formidable presence.
The bandit lackeys bowed and scraped before the woman, trying to curry favor.
Their leader had, before their very eyes, killed an Earth Immortal Realm Flood Dragon with her bare hands.
Their stronghold was the dominant force within a hundred thousand miles.
Suddenly, a group of Heretic Cultivators descended from the sky, bringing with them a scent of blood, and coldly scanned the people gathered at the Southern Heavenly Gate: “The treasures here are not for you trash to touch. Leave immediately.”
One of the bandit leaders immediately became furious, “And what might you be, daring to boss us around at Immortality Fort? Perhaps you’ve grown tired of living?”
“Seeking death,” said a Heretic Cultivator.
With a grip of his hand, an overwhelming surge of blood qi burst forth, forming a bloodied hand that grabbed the Unity Realm bandit leader.
The bandit leader struggled but couldn’t break free, his face reddening: “You’re a Loose Immortal…”
“Let him go!”
The bandit leader moved in a flash, appearing before the Heretic Cultivator with a fist wrapped in firelight, smashing fiercely into the face of the Heretic Cultivator!
The Heretic Cultivator was sent flying hundreds of yards as if struck by a mountain, crashing into the ruined walls, and a cloud of dust rose into the air.
Several mountains crumbled, and the Earth Immortal Realm Heretic Cultivator lay motionless.
With just one punch, she killed an Earth Immortal!
“The Great King is invincible!”
The bandit lackeys cheered and leapt for joy at the sight of their leader defeating an Earth Immortal Realm Heretic Cultivator with a single punch.
But the leading Heretic Cultivator wore a chilling expression: “A mere mountain fortress dares to offend us from the Blood Sea Palace; truly, like an egg striking a rock.”
“Blood Sea Palace? What’s that supposed to mean?”