When Lu Changsheng came out of seclusion, Su Yun, the Family Head of the Ancient Su Family, who was in retreat on Yuntai Peak, couldn’t help but give Lu Changsheng a few extra glances.
She had retreated to Yuntai Peak on Mount Taihua to avoid being hunted down by the Ancient Helian Clan and the Ancient Huangfu Clan, and she had watched with her own eyes as Lu Changsheng advanced from the sixth to the ninth level of the Immortal Emperor Realm in succession; such a speed of cultivation was simply inconceivable.
Lu Changsheng even transmitted power to her sister Su Xiaoqi, whose cultivation level increased instead of decreased, making him even more of a remarkable person.
“The Ancient Helian Clan and the Ancient Huangfu Clan will send delegates to the Heavenly Court Conference. To avoid them, you don’t need to accompany me to the Heavenly Court Conference. Stay here and guide the disciples of my sect in their cultivation.”
Lu Changsheng engaged the Family Head of a Great Expert-level Ancient Family, who was at the Divine King Realm, to assume the role of protector of his residence. Su Yun, a high-level expert of the Divine King Realm, could also guide the disciples in their cultivation.
“Mhm.”
Su Yun nodded. Before finding a way to rescue their Ancestors trapped in the Deep Void, staying in retreat at Yuntai Peak was undeniably the best choice.
Lu Changsheng waved his hand, and his True Qi enveloped Lu Qinglian, transporting them to the main hall of Taihua Divine Mountain.
“Changsheng has arrived.”
“His aura… the ninth level of the Immortal Emperor Realm!”
“I didn’t expect Changsheng to reach the ninth level of the Immortal Emperor Realm so quickly; stepping into the Divine King Realm is just within reach.”
“He may even become the next Great Expert with the undying longevity.”
“If our Taihua Holy Land can birth another Great Expert, our Holy Land’s ranking among the major Holy Lands may advance.”
“It’s said that once one enters the realm of undying longevity, as long as one doesn’t encounter beings stronger than oneself or enter some dangerous forbidden places, one can live forever. That’s why many Great Experts remain in reclusive retreat, surfacing only for matters of karma that concern them.”
The assembly of Holy Land Elders and disciples in the main hall felt Lu Changsheng’s aura from the ninth level of the Immortal Emperor Realm and were utterly shocked.
Only a short while had passed, and Lu Changsheng had already reached the ninth level of the Immortal Emperor Realm—only a step away from entering the Divine King Realm.
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The cultivation level of Lu Qinglian, who accompanied Lu Changsheng, was also astonishing.
Because Lu Changsheng had transmitted power to her, Lu Qinglian had broken through from the first to the third level of the Immortal Emperor Realm and had become an existence at the level of the Elders in the Taihua Holy Land.
“Since everyone has arrived, let’s set off.”
Upon Lu Changsheng’s arrival, Lin Xuantong led the team towards the Heavenly Court.
This time, the Taihua Holy Land’s expedition included two Ancestors led by Lin Xuantong, one hundred and eight Elders, and three thousand six hundred disciples, plus various magical beasts pulling carriages, presenting a grand facade.
The Taihua Holy Land also had a number of Divine Beasts in its service, acting as mountain-guarding beasts.
As the Holy Son, Lu Changsheng was assigned a carriage drawn by a True Dragon.
The Heavenly Court is located above the Nine Heavens in the central region of the Immortal Realm, while Taihua Divine Mountain is in the northern part of the Immortal Realm, necessitating some travel.
En route, the Holy Mother of Yaochi, leading the Yaochi Elders and disciples, joined forces with the Mount Taihua group.
Yaochi dispatched a mighty eight thousand Elders and disciples.
Among the Holy Land leaders, Lin Xuantong was one of the more low-profile ones, only bringing three thousand disciples, whereas the Holy Mother of Yaochi brought eight thousand at once.
“Your disciple is really defying the heavens.”
The Holy Mother of Yaochi, sensing Lu Changsheng’s aura at the ninth level of the Immortal Emperor Realm, was incredibly surprised.
At the last Yaochi Conference, Lu Changsheng was only at the third level of the Immortal Emperor Realm. Over the years, he had already reached the ninth level?
“Isn’t that the truth…”
Faced with the Holy Mother of Yaochi’s praise, Lin Xuantong couldn’t help but smile bitterly.
Not only the Holy Mother of Yaochi but even Lin Xuantong, who was Lu Changsheng’s mentor, couldn’t understand why his disciple’s cultivation speed was so fast.
Lu Changsheng’s pace of cultivation was as fast as riding a rocket.
“Back in the day, my disciple Yuehua, as well as my current disciple Yiyi, although talented, still don’t compare to your disciple. This time, your Mount Taihua can make a name for itself at the Heavenly Court Conference.”
“It’s not necessarily a good thing to make a big splash at the Heavenly Court Conference. But our Mount Taihua won’t let my disciples be too wronged either.”
Lin Xuantong and the Holy Mother of Yaochi chatted as they traveled.
The Guanghan Palace group, with ice phoenixes pulling carriages and Flood Dragons ascending, and Flying Swords crisscrossing, nine thousand disciples left the Endless Ice Field heading towards the central region of the Immortal Realm.
From Changliu Mountain, Baize and other Divine Beasts drew the carriages, emerging grandly from the mist of Changliu Mountain.
From the Lianshan Holy Land, the Pill Saint personally led the team, Lianshan disciples rode inside gourd magical artifacts, turning into dazzling rays of lights.
In Mount Kunlun’s Purple Void Palace, Daoxuan True Sovereign came down from the mountain, leading over ten thousand Purple Void Palace disciples, steering ten thousand Immortal Swords, departing from Mount Kunlun.
The Immortal Dynasty, led by the Immortal Dragon Emperor and his ten thousand Imperial Guards, flew towards the Heavenly Court above the Immortal Dynasty.
From the Primordial Holy Land, great figures like Sword Saint Wuji and the Banished Sword Immortal left Primordial Mountain.
From the Taishi Holy Land, the Saint Lord of Taishi, the Holy Maiden of Taishi, and ten thousand disciples of the Taishi Holy Land, departed from the abyss of Taishi.
The contingents from prestigious families like the Ancient Feng Family, the Ancient Long Family, the Ancient Helian Clan, and the Ancient Huangfu Clan, all set off as well.
Sects like the Heavenly Master Sect, one tier below, had not yet qualified to receive an invitation to the Heavenly Court Conference.
Those eligible to participate in the Heavenly Court Conference were all first-rate powers in the Immortal Realm, either Holy Lands or possessing foundations close to that of Holy Lands.
Sects like the Heavenly Master Sect and the Green Duckweed Sword Sect were one level below the Holy Lands.
After all, the Holy Lands represent the most powerful group of sects. However, due to their extraordinary power, they became Holy Lands that tower above the rest.
“The Heavenly Court is placed above the Immortal Dynasty, suspended sixty thousand miles in the air and shielded by a barrier. In ordinary times, the barrier is closed, and mortals cannot see or reach the Heavenly Court. But for this Heavenly Court Conference, the barrier will be open at the Southern Heavenly Gate, allowing entrance through there.”