[Ding, you have rewarded your disciple Su Xiaoqi with an intermediate-level Holy Artifact “Hanpo Silver Needle,” and received a hundredfold return reward for mentoring: a high-grade Holy Artifact “Ice Silkworm Cold Needle.”]
[Ding, you have rewarded your disciple Su Xiaoqi with a high-grade Holy Artifact “Ice Silkworm Cold Needle,” and received a hundredfold return reward for mentoring: a lower-grade Emperor Soldier “Poisonous Dragon Ice Needle.”]
[Ding, you have rewarded your disciple Su Xiaoqi with a lower-grade Emperor Soldier “Poisonous Dragon Ice Needle,” and received a ten thousandfold return reward for mentoring: Dao Artifact Fragment ×1.]
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Lu Changsheng continuously awarded over a dozen types of hidden weapon Magical Treasures, but he did not receive any Magical Treasures that satisfied him; undoubtedly, the most valuable gain was the Dao Artifact Fragment.
To this day, Lu Changsheng has accumulated nearly 700 Dao Artifact Fragments, ready to be combined into a Dao Artifact at any moment.
The more Fragments used to combine a Dao Artifact, the higher the quality of the Magical Treasure. Lu Changsheng is not planning to use up these Dao Artifact Fragments so early.
Collecting 888 or 999 Dao Artifact Fragments and then combining them into a Dao Artifact might yield an exceptional-quality Magical Treasure.
Ten ninth-rank Dao Artifacts do not compare to a single fifth-grade Taoist Device.
Before obtaining a suitable hidden weapon Magical Treasure for using with the Devouring Heaven Demon Poison, Lu Changsheng uses three Sun God Needles, tainted with the poison of the Five-Colored Ghost-Faced Spider, as hidden weapons.
A disciple of Mount Taihua Sacred Land arrived at Lu Changsheng’s abode to inform him: “Holy Son, the Saint Lord is calling a meeting with all the Elders in the great hall; there’s an announcement to be made, and you are requested to attend as well.”
“I shall head there at once.”
Lu Changsheng was aware that Lin Xuantong planned to announce that he and Lin Qinghan would take over some of the affairs of the Sacred Land.
Unless something unexpected occurs, once Lu Changsheng reaches the Divine King Realm, and Lin Qinghan becomes a Great Accomplishment Immortal Emperor, the two of them would replace Lin Xuantong, taking charge of Mount Taihua Sacred Land.
All the Supreme Elders and Elders, upon receiving Lin Xuantong’s notification, as streaks of light, flew towards the main peak’s great hall of Taihua Divine Mountain.
“Why has the Saint Lord suddenly called us all to discuss matters right after coming back from the Valley of Doom?”
“Could it be that the Saint Lord has a major announcement?”
“Recently, the Three Realms have been quite unsettled, and the frequency of our meetings in Mount Taihua Sacred Land has increased.”
These Supreme Elders and Elders were abuzz with speculation. Some Elders who were secluded or busy with cultivation had emerged because of this calling.
“The Holy Son and Holy Maiden have arrived!”
The presence of Lu Changsheng and Lin Qinghan stirred up the Elders.
Lu Changsheng, famed for his battle in the Heavenly Court, helped raise the name of Mount Taihua Sacred Land far and wide, and already holds extremely high prestige among the various Elders and disciples of Mount Taihua Sacred Land.
Lin Qinghan, having inherited the certifying Magical Treasure Taihua Divine Umbrella at Goddess Daoxu, has talent second only to Lu Changsheng, and being a direct descendant of the Lin Family, commands a high status.
Jiang Yu, Ye Feng, and other talented individuals from different branches have lost the qualifications to compete for the title of Saint Lord and have become one of the Elders of Mount Taihua Sacred Land.
Among the Elders of Mount Taihua Sacred Land, many were the talented figures of their respective eras, but only one person can take charge of the Sacred Land, the rest can only become Elders, and then eventually be promoted to Supreme Elders.
Jiang Yu stood among the Family Head Jiang Sheng and other Elders of the Jiang Family. Compared to Lu Changsheng and Lin Qinghan, who were the focus of the whole assembly, Jiang Yu seemed to fade into insignificance.
His current identity was merely that of an unremarkable Elder of Mount Taihua Sacred Land.
Soon after, Lin Xuantong, the one who assembled everyone, appeared at the head seat: “Respected Elders, I have called you all here today to announce something – from this day forth, both large and small affairs within the Sacred Land will be managed by the Holy Son and Holy Maiden. After they familiarize themselves with these matters, they will take charge of the Sacred Land, assuming the roles of Saint Lord and Vice Holy Master, respectively. Do any of you have objections?”
Whoosh.
The assembled crowd was astounded.
They hadn’t expected Lin Xuantong to be considering abdication so soon!
Typically, a ruler of the Sacred Land can be in charge for tens of millions of years, like the Mother of Yaochi, who has been in charge of Yaochi for eighty million years.
Although the Mother of Yaochi continued in her role because her carefully groomed disciple, Fairy Yuehua, was captured by the Demon Marshal, and there was no suitable successor, she actually managed Yaochi for tens of millions of years.
Lin Xuantong, having been in charge of Mount Taihua Sacred Land for merely ten million years, is already considering abdication?
It’s just that Lu Changsheng and Lin Qinghan were growing too quickly.
Especially Lu Changsheng, who, according to Lin Xuantong’s estimation, would surpass him in combat strength within just a few million years.
A person with a talent surpassing even that of the Heavenly Emperor’s son, in charge of Mount Taihua Sacred Land, would guarantee a bright future to the Sacred Land, and it could even become a supersect akin to the Ancient Heavenly Sect.
Moreover, with Lu Changsheng in agreement to let Lin Qinghan be his deputy, Lin Xuantong has no reason not to support Lu Changsheng’s ascent to power.
If Mount Taihua Sacred Land were to develop into a super Sacred Land like the Heavenly Sect, matching the eight Divine Palaces, then even the position of Vice Holy Master would be higher than the current Saint Lord of Mount Taihua.
“We have no objections.”
The Elders of the Ye Family were the first to pledge support.
Lu Changsheng understood that the bloodline of the Ye Family from Mount Taihua Sacred Land was saved by the Mount Taihua Goddess in ancient times, so he understood the attitude of the Elders of the Ye Family.
The Ye Family supported Lin Xuantong’s decision unconditionally, almost without any terms.
Not to mention the Lin Family.
With Lin Qinghan acting as the Vice Holy Master and Lu Changsheng being a disciple of Lin Xuantong, the Lin Family effectively still held a great deal of real power.
“No objections.”
The Elders of the other branches had no objections either.
As a joke, Lu Changsheng defeated the son of the Heavenly Emperor at the grand assembly of the Heavenly Court and led a team that annihilated an outpost of the Blood Sea Palace, his reputation was extremely high. Who else in Mount Taihua Sacred Land could surpass Lu Changsheng?
“Then this matter is settled.”
Lin Xuantong saw that everyone agreed and nodded in satisfaction.
Jiang Yu looked at Lu Changsheng with unavoidable jealousy in his eyes.
Although Jiang Yu’s aptitude was not as good as Lin Qinghan’s, before Lu Changsheng joined Mount Taihua Sacred Land, it was completely possible for him to marry Lin Qinghan and take control of Mount Taihua Sacred Land by wedding her.
But after Lu Changsheng’s addition to Mount Taihua Sacred Land, it became impossible for Jiang Yu to become the Saint Lord of Mount Taihua Sacred Land.
“Congratulations, Holy Son. In the near future, you will be able to take charge of the Sacred Land.”
“In the future, we will need even more care from the Holy Son.”
Numerous Elders and disciples congratulated Lu Changsheng one after another.
When the great calamity occurs, it is very likely that it will be Lu Changsheng leading them through the Tribulation.
“Elders, let us unite our hearts and join hands to overcome the difficulties ahead.”
Lu Changsheng also gave his assurances.
In reality, even if he were to take control of Mount Taihua Sacred Land, Lu Changsheng would still prioritize his own cultivation. As for the trivial matters of the Sacred Land, he could leave them to Lin Qinghan and his disciples to handle.
By enhancing his cultivation level, Lu Changsheng was providing the greatest aid to Mount Taihua Sacred Land.
“Predicting the twists of fate is difficult, Jiang Yu, you must diligently cultivate, and not slack off. It’s not unheard of for the newcomer to surpass the old.”
Jiang Sheng, the Family Head of the Jiang Family, reminded Jiang Yu.
Jiang Yu responded earnestly, “The younger generation will not slack off. Sooner or later, my cultivation will surpass that of Lu Changsheng.”
“Very well, as long as you have such ambition, that’s enough,” said Jiang Sheng, staring at Lu Changsheng with a trace of sternness in his eyes.
After being designated the heir to the Saint Lord, Lu Changsheng had higher authority in Mount Taihua Sacred Land.
Lu Changsheng could browse at will the Scripture Pavilion and some special books in the back mountain of Mount Taihua Sacred Land.
While Lu Changsheng was reading a Pill Scripture, he came across a description of a Demon Pill.
“The Sky Poison Pill, if mistakenly ingested, will kill even Great Experts.”
Ah?
This poison pill was indeed domineering; even a Great Expert who could attain immortality would die if they consumed this poison pill.
But who would casually take such a poison?
If one had the power to force a Great Expert to ingest the Sky Poison Pill, why would they make their opponent take such a poison?
Lu Changsheng continued to read.
“The Sky Poison Pill is a twenty-first rank poison pill that requires Devouring Heaven Demon Poison as an ingredient to be concocted, extremely rare…”
“…”
Lu Changsheng did indeed possess Devouring Heaven Demon Poison, but he did not know what use there could be in concocting a Sky Poison Pill…
“The Pill Saint Suxin Fairy from Lianshan Sacred Land, I know her. I could use a portion of the Devouring Heaven Demon Poison to ask her to concoct the Sky Poison Pill. However, the usefulness of such a poison pill is really limited. Perhaps, I should concoct one Sky Poison Pill first to keep for self-defense, it might come in handy?”
After thinking it over, Lu Changsheng decided to take out a portion of the Devouring Heaven Demon Poison to ask the Pill Saint to refine a twenty-first rank poison pill.