Lu Changsheng learned from Daoist Yuxuan that behind Zhengsheng Mountain there was a holy land named “Tai Hua.”
It was precisely because of the existence of the Tai Hua Holy Land that the seven Great Demons dared not move against Zhengsheng Mountain.
They might not even be able to defeat it.
The nine Peak Masters of Zhengsheng Mountain were also formidable characters.
“As long as Daoist Changsheng doesn’t mind, I will assess the value of the donated treasures myself,”
Elder Chang rubbed his hands excitedly, knowing that the Treasure Pavilion would soon acquire another batch of treasures.
Lu Changsheng took out a gold and red ore, only the size of a fist, but it caused the temperature in the Treasure Pavilion to surge dramatically, as if a blazing sun had appeared!
Elder Chang jumped in fright and hurriedly circulated his cultivation technique, to keep the heatwave away from the other treasures, or else they would have suffered.
“This is the fifteenth-grade refining material—Sunflame Essence Gold! This item comes from an ancient and mysterious Primordial Ancient Mine and is used for forging top-grade Holy Artifacts!”
“Such a treasure, just the size of a fingernail, is already extremely valuable, not to mention the size of a fist!”
Elder Chang, who had managed the Treasure Pavilion for many years, easily recognized the origin of the ore in Lu Changsheng’s hand with a discerning eye.
The other Elders and Disciples in the Treasure Pavilion were all astounded.
To casually take out a fist-sized Sunflame Essence Gold was astonishing beyond belief.
“This item comes from the Primordial Ancient Mine, and the outer area of the Primordial Ancient Mine is monopolized by a powerful force. How did you obtain this treasure?”
Elder Chang took the Sunflame Essence Gold, his eyes burning with desire. This kind of treasure couldn’t just be bought with money.
“It was a chance find. And I have this too.”
Lu Changsheng took out a Purple Gold Bagua Gourd specifically used for holding items and handed it to Elder Chang.
Elder Chang examined the contents of the gourd, and his expression changed dramatically with surprise, “Primordial Extreme Sand?! Fifteenth-grade refining material! Originating from the Land of the Extreme North, it can absorb metallic substances and is often used to forge holy artifacts that contain treasures! This gourd has tens of thousands of catties of Primordial Extreme Sand!”
Another fifteenth-grade refining material?
The Elders and Disciples of the Treasure Pavilion were utterly shocked.
How could Lu Changsheng, a cultivator, possess more treasures than the Treasure Pavilion?
Who was the real Treasure Pavilion, after all?
Lu Changsheng continued to take out several refining materials, causing everyone in the Treasure Pavilion to be continuously amazed.
Top-grade refining materials really weren’t useful to Lu Changsheng, who didn’t have the leisure to forge treasures himself, as the Disciple Apprenticeship Simulator could provide ready-made treasures. Why not use it?
“Enough, enough.”
Elder Chang was overjoyed, as these many treasures were more than sufficient to qualify as a contribution to the Sect of the Supreme Elders.
“There’s more.”
Unexpectedly, Lu Changsheng continued to take out treasures.
Elder Chang was stunned.
What was Lu Changsheng trying to do?
“Let my few disciples hold the title of Elder.”
Lu Changsheng wanted his disciples to participate in the Nine Veins Martial Meeting.
As Zhengsheng Mountain had many Heavenly Immortal Realm experts, if his disciples could exchange pointers with them, it would be a sought-after training opportunity.
“Sure thing.”
Elder Chang accepted these treasures, registered the contributions for Lu Changsheng and his disciples to the Sect, and Lu Changsheng became a Supreme Elder within a day. Lu Changsheng’s disciples also became Elders of Zhengsheng Mountain.
The disciples of the Zhengsheng Mountain Treasure Pavilion were all ashamed; having many treasures meant one could do as they pleased. Such maneuvering was permissible.
After Lu Changsheng left the Treasure Pavilion, satisfied, Elder Chang gradually calmed down and guessed Lu Changsheng’s purpose, “Daoist Changsheng most likely knows about the Nine Veins Martial Meeting in three thousand years and wants to use his power to win the Enlightenment Tea. Enlightenment Tea is a sixteenth-grade Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure. If he paid these treasures for it, it would be worth it. I underestimated him.”
“Anyway, I unexpectedly obtained Sunflame Essence Gold… The person from Tai Hua Holy Land is looking for this refining material. If our Zhengsheng Mountain offers this treasure to that person, we can get at least three times the reward.”
“I’ll go to the Holy Land myself, you all mind the Treasure Pavilion in my stead.”
Elder Chang gave the command and then left the Treasure Pavilion with the Sunflame Essence Gold.
The Tai Hua Holy Land, this ancient holy land, seldom appeared before the eyes of the world.
As an Elder of the Zhengsheng Mountain Treasure Pavilion, Elder Chang had the privilege to enter the Tai Hua Holy Land.
In a suspended pavilion of the Holy Land, Elder Chang took out the Sunflame Essence Gold and respectfully offered it on the altar, “Holy Maiden, this is the refining material you were recently seeking.”
A silhouette behind the screen said, “You have done well. This Sunflame Essence Gold is a product of the Primordial Ancient Mine, something even our Tai Hua Holy Land finds hard to come by. How did you acquire it?”
Elder Chang answered, “A Daoist Changsheng has recently arrived at our Zhengsheng Sect. He is now a half-step Daluo Golden Immortal. He possesses treasures like Sunflame Essence Gold and Primordial Extreme Sand.”
“Oh? Daoist Changsheng? I haven’t heard of this person before. The holy artifacts I refine are no ordinary items, and I also need other materials from the Primordial Ancient Mine for refining. Perhaps this person might have the materials I need for refining.”
“I can negotiate a transaction on behalf of the Holy Maiden.”
“The materials I need are quite valuable, and you may not have enough treasures to trade with him. I’ll go to Zhengsheng Mountain myself.”
“I understand.”
Elder Chang did not expect that the Tai Hua Holy Maiden would personally take action.
However, Lu Changsheng has a somewhat mysterious background with various treasures at his disposal; it’s possible he has the refining materials that the Tai Hua Holy Maiden desires.
In Changqing Cave, after Lu Changsheng became a Supreme Elder, he continued to deeply immerse himself in cultivation, preparing to compete for the Enlightenment Tea at the Nine Veins Martial Meeting in three thousand years.
Enlightenment Tea was quite important to Lu Changsheng, as it could help him become a true Daluo Golden Immortal in one fell swoop.
Lu Changsheng soaked in a pool of Body Tempering Elixir, his Innate Taoist Body devouring the vast medicinal power, tempering his body according to the “Transforming Dragon Art.”
Dragon patterns appeared on Lu Changsheng’s body, and even his bones further strengthened.
The “Transforming Dragon Art” is divided into eight levels, and Lu Changsheng had currently cultivated up to the fourth level.
Once the “Transforming Dragon Art” was cultivated to the realm of Great Perfection, his physical body could compare to a True Dragon, strong enough to fight a True Dragon with his bare hands.
With abundant cultivation resources, Lu Changsheng, who practiced martial and cultivation dual practice, was much stronger than other cultivators of the same realm.
“Is Daoist Changsheng available?”
After finishing this minor stage of Body Tempering, Lu Changsheng received a message from Elder Chang.
“What advice does Elder Chang have?”
Lu Changsheng was quite surprised.
What did the Elder from the Treasure Pavilion want with him?
“Someone wants to meet you and exchange some treasures with you. I can guarantee it won’t harm you, but instead, it could be a great opportunity for you.”
Elder Chang patiently waited outside Changqing Cave.
For Elder Chang, it seemed like a good opportunity to establish relations with the Tai Hua Holy Maiden.
Ordinary cultivators, even half-step Daluo Golden Immortals, don’t have the chance to even see the Tai Hua Holy Maiden.
It was only because Lu Changsheng possibly possessed the refining materials desired by the Holy Maiden that he was qualified to meet with her.
“Who is it?”
Lu Changsheng was always cautious. If the identity of the other party was unclear, he certainly wouldn’t agree to trade so easily.
Elder Chang had no choice but to reveal some information: “Someone from the Tai Hua Holy Land. She’s in need of refining materials, and if you have what she needs, there will surely be a reward.”
Lu Changsheng was startled.
The Tai Hua Holy Land wanted to purchase a batch of refining materials from him?
For Lu Changsheng, refining materials were considered low-value treasures and were not of much use to him personally.
If he could use a batch of refining materials to get acquainted with someone from the Tai Hua Holy Land, it would certainly not be a loss.
Naturally, Lu Changsheng understood the importance of making connections.
“Let her come to Changqing Cave to trade with me.”
Even so, Lu Changsheng remained cautious, preferring to trade on his own turf.
“That might not be appropriate, as the person is from the Holy Land…”
Elder Chang was dumbfounded.
Lu Changsheng was actually asking the Holy Maiden from the Tai Hua Holy Land to come personally to his cave to conduct the trade!
But Elder Chang couldn’t very well indicate to Lu Changsheng that this was the Tai Hua Holy Maiden.
The Holy Maiden’s identity wasn’t something to be revealed to just anyone.
“Even if she’s from the Holy Land, if she seeks something from me, she should come herself to trade.”
“Alright, I’ll convey the message to her.”
Elder Chang had no choice but to tell the Tai Hua Holy Maiden exactly what was said.
“What he said isn’t wrong; I am the one seeking a favor from him.”
The Tai Hua Holy Maiden, with her face veiled, entered Changqing Cave alone.