Chapter 244: Chapter 244: Apprenticeship at the Mysterious Yellow Tower (Extra)
Inside Lu Changsheng’s body, a second crimson piece of unknown metal appeared, clearly coming from the same magical treasure as the previously obtained fragment of the human race’s ultimate treasure, except this piece was actually the size of a fist.
The two fragments of the human race’s ultimate treasure attracted each other and fused into one larger fragment.
“I wonder how many pieces of the ultimate treasure need to be collected before one can form a complete ultimate treasure? And what rank would that treasure be?”
“Based on the experience of teaching disciples, rewarding human disciples with magical treasures may return fragments of the human race’s ultimate treasure. Rewarding demon race disciples with magical treasures may return fragments of the demon race’s ultimate treasure.”
Lu Changsheng vaguely grasped some principles.
Because Lin Qingzhi had entered the Void Refinement Realm, there was another chance to return an Immortal Artifact this month.
Lu Changsheng finally could reward Lin Qingzhi with an Immortal Artifact.
Lu Changsheng had saved up quite a few low-grade Immortal Artifacts, which he could completely bestow upon Lin Qingzhi, in order to upgrade his own magical treasures.
“Let’s return to Qingyun Peak.”
Lu Changsheng led the multitude of disciples back to Qingyun Peak, to continue teaching at a slower pace.
On Ten Thousand Swords Peak, Sect Leader Uncle and the real person of Taiyuan were cultivating the tenth layer of the Taiqing Wuji Technique that Lu Changsheng had contributed to Mount Shu.
The Taiqing Wuji Technique, created by the Ancestral Master of Mount Shu, is a type of supreme cultivation technique. It is also crucial for activating Mount Shu’s Mountain Protecting Divine Formation, the “Zodiac Star Battle Array.”
Even though Sect Leader Uncle and the real person of Taiyuan were in the Unity Realm, practicing the tenth layer of the Taiqing Wuji Technique was still greatly beneficial.
After the dark clouds generated by the Heavenly Tribulation dissipated outside of Mount Shu, Sect Leader Uncle and the real person of Taiyuan opened their eyes simultaneously.
“Changsheng’s disciple has successfully passed the Tribulation and entered the Void Refinement Realm. He is now qualified to become one of Mount Shu’s Supreme Elders.”
“It’s truly inconceivable, not just Changsheng, but also his disciples, they cultivate at such a rapid pace.”
“Our younger generation in Mount Shu is brimming with talent. It’s very possible that a great golden age is on the horizon.”
“Once Changsheng breaks through the Void Refinement Realm and enters the Unity Realm, and takes over as Mount Shu’s Sect Leader, I will teach him the mnemonic verse of the ‘Zodiac Star Battle Array.’ Before he ascends to the Immortal Realm, he will be the one to protect Mount Shu.”
“Taiyuan, unless I am mistaken, the grand conference that happens once every fifty thousand years in Zhong Zhou should be starting soon, right?”
“Indeed. Although Mount Shu keeps a low profile, only recruiting disciples from Xia State, we are still the largest sect in Xia State and will surely be invited. The reason I will pass the Sect Leader position to Changsheng is not only so that Changsheng can leave a sword intent for future generations of Mount Shu on the Ten Thousand Sword Walls but also because of that grand conference… After all, Mount Shu has finally produced a peerless generation talent who could possibly dominate an era. How can we miss out?”
“Hahaha, I didn’t expect you to be thinking about that, Taiyuan. Indeed, it has been a long time since our Mount Shu has made a name for itself at the Zhong Zhou grand conference. I hope Changsheng can bring us a pleasant surprise.”
Sect Leader Uncle and the real person of Taiyuan shared a smile.
Before the emergence of prodigies like Lu Changsheng and his disciples, and Xia Ningxue, Sect Leader Uncle and the real person of Taiyuan’s talents were considered the strongest batch in Xia State, but even they weren’t confident about making a name for themselves at the grand conference in Zhong Zhou.
After all, at the grand conference of Zhong Zhou, mighty sects from various states would participate, teeming with experts.
Without the presence of Lu Changsheng and his disciples, Mount Shu would be in a period of decline. The real person of Taiyuan had only recently entered the Unity Realm, while talents like Li Changye and Chen Yao had not yet matured, in addition to having gone through the Demon Race calamity.
Now that Lu Changsheng has risen dramatically, once he steps into the Unity Realm and takes over as Sect Leader of Mount Shu, it’s entirely possible for Mount Shu to make a name for itself at the Zhong Zhou grand conference.
Even Sect Leader Uncle and the real person of Taiyuan couldn’t resist this fame.
After all, the grand conference in Zhong Zhou happens only once every fifty thousand years.
At Wuyang Peak, the eldest senior brother Li Changye also noticed the end of the Heavenly Tribulation outside Mount Shu and let out a long sigh, “Lu’s eldest disciple is almost catching up to my realm. How exactly does Lu teach his disciples?”
Xiao Xiangdao asked from the side, “Master, are you saying that the chief disciple of Qingyun Peak has stepped into the Void Refinement Realm?”
“Mm.”
“How, how is that possible…”
Xiao Xiangdao felt as if he had been struck by a bolt from the blue.
He had been diligently cultivating on Wuyang Peak under Li Changye without any slacking, only to be left far behind by Lin Qingzhi.
Xiao Xiangdao was still at the Dao Palace Realm, while Lin Qingzhi had already stepped into the Void Refinement Realm!
The Dao Palace Realm and the Void Refinement Realm were worlds apart!
Li Changye said gravely and earnestly, patting Xiao Xiangdao’s shoulder, “Your cultivation speed is very fast, and I am very satisfied with you as a teacher, but Qingyun Peak had a dream sent by the Ancestral Master, so their cultivation progresses by leaps and bounds, you must not lose heart. With your talent, it is only a matter of time before you enter the Unity Realm, and even ascending to the Immortal Realm is not impossible.”
“Disciple understands,” Xiao Xiangdao replied.
Xiao Xiangdao pretended to be unconcerned as he turned around, but his eyes were filled with jealousy.
Decades ago, Lin Qingzhi, who had attended the Mount Shu disciple recruitment ceremony with him, had now become an existence that he could not reach.
If Xiao Xiangdao had lost to Lin Qingzhi due to his own negligence, he would not be so unwilling to accept it.
However, it was the fact that he had been cultivating day and night non-stop and still couldn’t compare to Lin Qingzhi that was the source of his envy.
Moreover, the real person of Taiyuan had already designated Lu Changsheng, the master of Qingyun Peak, as the next Sect Leader of Mount Shu. Therefore, as the chief disciple of Qingyun Peak, Lin Qingzhi might very well succeed Lu Changsheng after his ascension to the Immortal Realm, becoming the twenty-ninth Sect Leader of Mount Shu.
Originally, this should have been Xiao Xiangdao’s opportunity.
All along, Xiao Xiangdao, as the third prince of Liang Kingdom, had a life script akin to Long Aotian’s. Born with the Spirit Sword Physique, he stood out in the Liang Kingdom’s royal family, attended Mount Shu’s disciple recruitment ceremony, was noticed by Li Changye, the first senior brother of Mount Shu, and taken in as the only disciple of Wuyang Peak, with the hope of succeeding Li Changye as the twenty-ninth Sect Leader of Mount Shu.
However, Lu Changsheng appeared out of nowhere, took the ordinary Lin Qingzhi as his disciple, and since then, Lin Qingzhi’s fortunes began to prosper, and everything went smoothly for him.
When Xiao Xiangdao realized he was not the protagonist but just a supporting character, it was difficult for him to remain indifferent.
“I must find a way to become stronger, at all costs…”
Xiao Xiangdao returned to his residence, sat down to cultivate, but nearly succumbed to mental derangement due to overexertion, and had to quickly adjust his breathing.
In Lu Changsheng’s cave dwelling on Qingyun Peak, Lin Qingzhi was summoned by Lu Changsheng for a power-infusing initiation.
Lu Changsheng was now at the ninth layer of the Void Refinement Realm and needed a significant amount of cultivation to advance to the Unity Realm.
Additionally, breaking through the Void Refinement Realm required facing the sixfold Heavenly Tribulation, and Lu Changsheng needed to solidify his foundation as much as possible to endure the Tribulation.
[Ding, you have transmitted 2000 days of Heavenly Cultivation to your disciple “Lin Qingzhi,” Lin Qingzhi has actually received 400 days of cultivation, and you have obtained the hundredfold return reward for teaching: 40,000 days of Heavenly Cultivation.]
[Ding, the number of power-infusing initiations available for today -1.]
A massive surge of spiritual energy emerged within Lu Changsheng, instantly increasing his Heavenly Cultivation by forty thousand days.
With one more chance to return an Immortal Artifact this month, Lu Changsheng was considering which lower-grade Immortal Artifact to award.
Ultimately, Lu Changsheng chose the defensive treasure, the Mysterious Yellow Tower.