Chapter 442: The order to open up new land and a place in the Tianyuan Secret Realm!

With True Person Caiyun’s handwritten order and the escort of Xiao Xiyue, a True Disciple of Qingyun Sect, Lu Changsheng’s procedures for becoming an honored guest elder were completed smoothly.

“Mountain Master Lu, since you have become an honored guest elder of my Qingyun Sect, your clan’s annual tribute can be halved from now on.”

The elder handling the registration said very politely after completing the procedures for Lu Changsheng.

Now that the Caiyun Peak lineage has two Core Formation cultivators, their status is extraordinary.

Lu Changsheng was able to obtain True Person Caiyun’s handwritten order and become an honored guest elder, so naturally, he would show some respect.

Moreover, Lu Changsheng’s advancement to a third-rank talisman master at such a young age indicates his extraordinary talent in the Dao of Talismans, making him worth befriending.

“Thank you, Elder Lin.”

Lu Changsheng replied very politely.

His family now occupies three spiritual lands: Bilake Mountain, White Tiger Mountain, and Flower and Fruit Mountain, and the annual spirit stone tribute is thirty-five thousand.

This is not a small sum, so being able to reduce it by half is quite good.

However, apart from this benefit, the other benefits and treatment are just average.

Apart from being able to exchange for some heavenly materials and earthly treasures, cultivation techniques, and spells through Qingyun Sect, there are basically no other benefits.

“With this honored guest elder token, it will be much more convenient to come to Qingyun Sect in the future.”

Lu Changsheng played with the Qingyun Sect identity token in his hand and said with a light chuckle.

Although he had the connection with Xiao Xiyue and Zhao Qingqing.

He still had to send a message and wait for the two women to pick him up every time he came to Qingyun Sect.

Or, using his identity as the Bilake Mountain Master, he would wait in the reception hall and could not enter Qingyun Sect alone.

Now with this honored guest elder token, it will be much more convenient to travel between Caiyun Peak and Spiritual Medicine Peak.

After finishing the simple tasks, Lu Changsheng returned to Caiyun Peak with Xiao Xiyue to help her cultivate.

Chiyang Peak.

After reprimanding Sima Qiuhua and Song Cheng, Song Qingzhi also realized that Lu Changsheng had likely already attached himself to Yun Wanshang a long time ago.

This ignited an unnamed anger in her heart.

However, at this moment, she realized a problem.

How could Lu Changsheng attach himself to Yun Wanshang?

She knew Yun Wanshang very well.

Normally, she was arrogant and aloof, showing no favor to any man.

How could she be involved with a small Foundation Establishment cultivator like Lu Changsheng?

As for the other party deliberately disgusting her, Song Qingzhi didn’t truly believe that.

Even though she strongly disliked Yun Wanshang, harbored hatred and loathing for her deep down, and believed the other party had stolen her Core Formation destiny.

But she had to admit in her heart that Yun Wanshang had never taken her seriously.

Many times, it was just her own wishful thinking.

It was precisely because of this that she felt a sense of jealousy, even inferiority, towards Yun Wanshang.

“There’s a problem, absolutely a problem!”

Song Qingzhi’s beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, and she secretly thought, suspecting that there was definitely some unknown secret between the two.

Otherwise, Yun Wanshang would never get involved with a small cultivator like Lu Changsheng and have something like this happen today.

“Could it be that Yun Wanshang has taken a fancy to this Lu Changsheng?”

A thought emerged in Song Qingzhi’s mind.

However, as soon as this thought arose, she shook her head and dismissed it.

Lu Changsheng’s temperament and appearance were indeed peerless, even making her feel a long-lost stirring in her heart.

But what kind of person was Yun Wanshang?

How could she be moved by a man just because of his outward appearance?

If the other party had extraordinary talent, was a peerless prodigy, and surpassed Yun Wanshang in both talent and strength, there might be a slight possibility.

But a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator, absolutely impossible!

“No matter what, there is definitely a secret between the two!”

Song Qingzhi’s appearance was beautiful and radiant, and a determined look emerged in her eyes.

This came not only from her understanding of Yun Wanshang but also from her intuition as a woman!

At this moment, a strong interest surged in Song Qingzhi’s heart.

She wanted to figure out the relationship between the two and see if Yun Wanshang had any hidden secrets.

Just then, a loud and powerful voice came from outside.

“Qingzhi, Junior Sister Caiyun just told me that Lu Changsheng of Bilake Mountain has a past connection with Xiyue and once saved Xiyue’s life, so let’s not interfere with the matter between Bilake Mountain and Xuanwu Ridge; she will handle it.”

True Person Chiyang walked into the main hall and spoke to Song Qingzhi.

“Saved Xiao Xiyue’s life?”

When Song Qingzhi heard this, her heart skipped a beat.

She had just had this speculation, but she always felt that things were not that simple.

“Qingzhi, since Junior Sister Caiyun has spoken, this matter is settled.”

True Person Chiyang was worried that his Dao companion hadn’t heard him, so he continued, “And Junior Sister Caiyun acts with discretion and won’t overly favor anyone.”

“Alright, I understand.”

When Song Qingzhi heard this, a sense of inexplicable annoyance surged in her heart.

As a Core Formation True Person and a top artificer, the other party held an extraordinary position in Qingyun Sect, yet he was immersed in artificing all day long and didn’t care about affairs.

Even if Yun Wanshang had spoken, True Person Chiyang’s status and position allowed him to disregard her.

But he would never argue for what was right.

Just like when Yun Wanshang competed with her for the Crystallization Pill back then, if True Person Chiyang had been willing to give up everything and fight for her with all his might, she might not have been without hope of competing with Yun Wanshang.

“Hmm, if you feel that this matter has wronged Qiuhua, you can give her some compensation later.”

True Person Chiyang knew that his Dao companion was very concerned about face, and since he had agreed to his disciple Sima Qiuhua on this matter but failed to accomplish it, he would definitely feel uncomfortable.

“I understand, I won’t dwell on this matter.”

How could Song Qingzhi not know what her Dao companion’s words meant?

Wasn’t he worried that she would go and find fault with Yun Wanshang or Bilake Mountain again?

“By the way, the Sect Master Senior Brother just discussed with us and confirmed the opening time of the Tianyuan Secret Realm.”

“At that time, Cheng’er and Qiuhua can go, and if you need spots, just give me the list then.”

True Person Chiyang’s appearance was majestic and benevolent, and his voice was calm as he continued.

“Has the opening time of the Tianyuan Secret Realm been confirmed?”

When Song Qingzhi heard this, she was a little surprised and asked further, “Will there be any danger?”

“News from Tianjian Sect says that True Monarch Xuankun will personally be present, so there will be no danger.”

True Person Chiyang said with a smile.

“True Monarch Xuankun…”

When Song Qingzhi heard this name, her heart skipped a beat, not expecting this True Monarch to even show up.

It seems that the matter of the Tianyuan Secret Realm might lead to major actions in Jiang State next.

“Wife, while these days are available, I also need to make some preparations and forge a few small items.”

After chatting for a while, True Person Chiyang got up and left.

“Go, go.”

Seeing her Dao companion like this, Song Qingzhi said somewhat irritably.

Then she continued to ponder the relationship between Yun Wanshang and Lu Changsheng.

As soon as Yun Wanshang returned to Caiyun Peak from the Qingyun Great Hall, her Flawless Phoenix Marrow Physique felt a faint, almost imperceptible stirring.

This stirring immediately caused her expression to turn cold, and she guessed what Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue were doing.

“Hmph, is this how this little thief solves the cultivation technique problem for Xiyue?!”

Yun Wanshang felt a little annoyed in her heart, thinking to herself, does this Lu Changsheng die without a woman?

Coming to Qingyun Sect to see Xiao Xiyue is just to do this kind of thing.

It even prevented her from cultivating in peace…

If it weren’t for her disciple’s face, she would call Lu Changsheng over now and reprimand him.

Not long after Yun Wanshang returned to her palace, a figure came outside the hall and reported, “Peak Master, I have brought Sima Tong to the Hall of Enforcement.”

“But the compensation requested by Bilake Mountain is a bit high, and Sima Tong is already half-crippled. If we force the Sima family to comply, I’m afraid it will cause resentment in the Sima family’s heart, and other family forces will have quite a few complaints…”

Jin Xiu respectfully reported to Yun Wanshang in the palace.

“What are the demands of Bilake Mountain? What is Sima Tong’s situation?”

A moment later, Yun Wanshang’s voice sounded in Jin Xiu’s mind.

“Bilake Mountain says Lu Changsheng requests fifty thousand spirit stones, one spiritual land, thirty shops in the market under Xuanwu Ridge to be chosen by Bilake Mountain, and all commercial strongholds to be opened, and an oath not to seek revenge for a hundred years…”

“As for Sima Tong, his life-bound magic treasure has self-destructed, his meridians and dantian are damaged, and his inner core is dim and has a trace of cracks, I’m afraid it will be difficult to recover…”

Jin Xiu reported.

“?”

When Yun Wanshang heard these conditions and demands, she immediately understood why the people from Chiyang Peak and the Sima family couldn’t negotiate with Lu Changsheng.

With such conditions, the Sima family could completely cultivate one, or even two, pseudo-Core Formation cultivators.

How could they pay such a price for a half-crippled pseudo-Core Formation cultivator and apologize to Bilake Mountain?

“Twenty thousand spirit stones, one spiritual land, ten shops in the market to be chosen. Change the conditions to this and tell the Sima family to come and get their person.”

Yun Wanshang said.

Although she nodded, and even proposed harsher conditions, the Sima family could only accept.

But as the master of the Hall of Enforcement, she couldn’t completely favor Lu Changsheng.

If she did that, how would the Sima family, other family forces, and the disciples of Qingyun Sect see it?

Furthermore, the Sima family’s matter also involved True Person Chiyang.

If she went too far, it would be equivalent to not giving True Person Chiyang face and slapping him.

These days, the matter between the Lu family of Bilake Mountain and the Sima family of Xuanwu Ridge was still brewing.

Spreading towards the entire Qingyun territory, and even the cultivation world of Jiang State.

At first, many people heard this news and only treated it as a rumor, half-believing and half-doubting.

But as the matter continued to ferment, more and more people heard about it, and they gradually believed it, making Bilake Mountain famous.

At this moment, the Xu family of Beast Taming.

“Bilake Mountain Lu family, Lu Pingan, quasi-third-rank body cultivator, Lu Changsheng advanced to third-rank talisman master…”

A high-ranking member of the Xu family heard this news, his expression slightly condensed, lost in thought.

Ten years ago, their Xu family’s third ancestor, Xu Ge, went to Bilake Mountain, preparing to ambush the Bilake Mountain Master Lu Changsheng, but ultimately perished outside, by whom was unknown.

Afterward, his Xu family sent people to investigate the situation of Bilake Mountain.

But no matter how they investigated, there were no clues, information, or relevant battle traces.

And Bilake Mountain was not far from Qingyun Sect, so they were worried that this matter was related to Qingyun Sect, so they stopped and did not continue to investigate.

Now, Lu Pingan’s pseudo-Core Formation combat power and Lu Changsheng’s third-rank talisman master status aroused some suspicion in his heart.

After all, which family in the cultivation world didn’t have some trump cards and hide their strength?

This Bilake Mountain Lu family has only been established for a few decades, less than a hundred years, yet they have risen to this level, indicating they have great opportunities and secrets.

Especially Lu Pingan’s age and his combat power at this level, the opportunities and secrets are definitely not simple!

Perhaps they have some single-use exotic treasure in hand that can ambush a pseudo-Core Formation True Person.

And Lu Changsheng has now advanced to a third-rank talisman master, who knows if he just advanced now or if he advanced earlier?

If Lu Changsheng had advanced to a third-rank talisman master early and had multiple third-rank talismans in hand, it might not have been impossible to kill Xu Ge.

After all, cultivator battles are inherently unpredictable.

Even if Xu Ge was a pseudo-Core Formation True Person with extraordinary combat power, if he was slightly careless and suddenly faced several third-rank talismans, he might be ambushed.

After thinking for a moment, he still reported this speculation to the Xu family head, continuing to pay attention to Bilake Mountain and investigate information in this regard.

Lingxi Xie Family.

Lu Xingchen had previously followed Lu Miaoyun’s arrangement, visiting the Lingxi Lake Xie family and delivering an invitation.

When he arrived at the Lingxi Xie family, he learned that the Xie family’s Fifth Elder had already taken the initiative to visit their home.

“Big Brother suppressed the Sima family’s pseudo-Core Formation ancestor?”

When Lu Xingchen heard the Xie family’s words, he was completely stunned.

He knew his Big Brother was very powerful, with extraordinary combat power.

But he never expected that his Big Brother was so powerful that he even suppressed a pseudo-Core Formation ancestor.

And their family, just like that, advanced to a pseudo-Core Formation family?

He originally thought that their family would need at least thirty to fifty more years to have hope of advancing to a pseudo-Core Formation family, or even a Core Formation aristocratic family.

“Young Friend Lu has been traveling all the way, so you don’t know about this. Otherwise, if you just inquired at any market, you would be able to hear this news.”

The Xie family head received Lu Xingchen very politely.

After all, Lu Xingchen’s visit this time represented the sincerity of Bilake Mountain, willing to befriend his Xie family.

In this situation, he, the family head, was naturally willing to receive him personally.

“I’ve been traveling all the way here, so I haven’t really kept up.”

Lu Xingchen said with a smile.

His appearance was quite similar to his father Lu Changsheng, and coupled with cultivating the “Treasure Cauldron Medicine King Scripture,” his temperament was also somewhat similar to his father Lu Changsheng, giving off a gentle and elegant feeling.

“Young Friend Lu, may I ask if you are married? My Xie family…”

The Xie family head said with a smile.

The most common way for families to become friends is through marriage!

The Xie family elder’s visit to Bilake Mountain this time also had this intention, even thinking of marrying his daughter to Lu Changsheng.

However, Patriarch Lu rarely shows his face now, and the matriarch of the Lu family handles most situations, making it difficult for their families to propose marriage alliances.

After all, who would ask the other party’s husband or Dao companion face-to-face if they wanted to form a marriage alliance with their family?

Another reason was Patriarch Lu’s elevated status.

An ordinary Qi Refining female sent over could only be a maid, perhaps not even qualified to be a concubine.

And it was impossible to send a Foundation Establishment female out for a marriage alliance?

So they gradually set their sights on the younger generation of the Lu family.

Although he had never heard of Lu Xingchen before him,

Seeing that he was a Foundation Establishment cultivator, the idea of a marriage alliance arose in his heart.

“Thank you, Patriarch Xie, for your kind intentions, but Xingchen currently has no thoughts of marriage.”

Lu Xingchen said this.

He was not against marrying and starting a family, nor was he against marriage alliances.

But he would not make decisions about such matters himself.

“Alright, Young Friend Lu, you’ve come a long way. Feel free to wander around here and let my Xie family fulfill our duty as hosts.”

Patriarch Xie’s expression was gentle as he continued, thinking of having a few young women from the family interact with Lu Xingchen later.

If they could hit it off, that would naturally be for the best.

Cuiyun Peak.

Mingyue Residence.

Lu Changsheng had been entwined with Xiao Xiyue these past few days, helping her cultivate.

After all, Xiao Xiyue’s cultivation had already reached the seventh layer of Foundation Establishment.

It wouldn’t be long before she could break through to the eighth layer.

In this situation, Lu Changsheng naturally had to resolve Xiao Xiyue’s situation as soon as possible.

Otherwise, it would be awkward if Xiao Xiyue was already preparing to form her core, and he still hadn’t completely resolved her Grand Supreme Forgetfulness Art situation.

“Buzz—”

On the bed, Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue were intimately intertwined, yin and yang converging, an invisible furnace appearing above their heads, with the sun and moon revolving.

In the palace at the peak, Yun Wanshang, who was sitting cross-legged, opened her eyes, really wanting to ask if the two of them were ever going to finish.

Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue had been cultivating the Sun and Moon Reincarnation Art continuously these past few days, causing her Pure Jade Phoenix Marrow Body to experience subtle tremors and resonance from time to time.

This had made Yun Wanshang completely unable to focus on cultivation during this period.

“No, I need to see if there are any formations later that can isolate this tremor.”

Yun Wanshang thought that since Lu Changsheng was now a registered guest elder on Cuiyun Peak, he would likely come frequently in the future.

She had to quickly find someone to set up several layers of formations to try and isolate this tremor.

Otherwise, how could anyone cultivate?

She really didn’t want this inexplicable sense of participation.

“Eh?”

On this day, Yun Wanshang seemed to wake up from a dream, opening her beautiful eyes, and thought to herself, there seems to be no tremor today?

Had it stopped, or had she gotten used to it?

She recalled carefully, and couldn’t quite remember when the last tremor was.

Immediately, Yun Wanshang sent a message to the steward Jin Xiu, asking her to go to Mingyue Residence and summon Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue.

At Mingyue Residence, when Xiao Xiyue heard the maid Lv Liu say that the Peak Master’s steward had come and asked her and Lu Changsheng to come over, a hint of shyness immediately appeared on her pure white, jade-like face.

She knew that her master must have sensed what she had been doing these past few days.

Or rather, her master might have other matters to discuss after they finished the guest elder registration procedures with Lu Changsheng.

But after completing the guest elder registration, the two of them had been wrapped up in each other until now, completely forgetting the time.

“It’s all my fault. As long as I’m with you, Xiyue, I forget the time.”

Lu Changsheng, however, was completely at ease, embracing Xiao Xiyue’s graceful and mature, flawless jade body that seemed to flow with moonlight, his voice gentle.

Ever since he learned that True Person Cuiyun was the Core Formation maiden he had spent a night with years ago, and after the two of them had engaged in many in-depth and thorough exchanges, Lu Changsheng no longer had any reverence for her.

He only had the thought of making her the mother of his child.

After a brief moment of tenderness, the two of them tidied their clothes and, like a pair of immortal companions, arrived before the palace at the peak, bowing with clasped hands.

“This is really…”

Yun Wanshang looked at the two outside, a complex and indescribable emotion welling up in her heart.

“Boom!”

The palace gate opened.

Yun Wanshang wore a colorful palace robe, her skirt like flowing clouds cascading to the ground, accentuating her noble and magnificent figure.

“Xiyue, I made a fifty-year agreement with you, and now half of it has passed.”

“If you fail to break through to Core Formation in the remaining time, don’t blame me for being ruthless.”

Yun Wanshang looked at Xiao Xiyue below, her voice cold and majestic.

After speaking, she looked at Lu Changsheng, her eyes like water, her aura imposing, her voice like ten thousand years of profound ice: “Lu Changsheng, it’s the same for you. Even if I consider our previous connection, I will still show no mercy.”

“Please rest assured, True Person!”

Lu Changsheng’s face was handsome, a faint smile on his lips, responding with an air of complete confidence and certainty.

Then he squeezed Xiao Xiyue’s jade hand, indicating for her not to worry.

This scene made Yun Wanshang somewhat puzzled, wanting to know where Lu Changsheng’s confidence came from.

However, she had to admit, Lu Changsheng’s confident and spirited appearance was truly like a completely different person from his usual shameless self, full of charm…

“Master, this disciple understands.”

Although Xiao Xiyue wasn’t entirely confident, with Lu Changsheng’s encouragement, she still bowed and responded.

“Mm.”

Yun Wanshang nodded slightly, then looked at Lu Changsheng again and said, “I have already sent someone to resolve the matter between you and the Sima family of Xuanwu Ridge.”

“Afterward, I will have the Sima family’s compensation sent to Bihu Mountain. Therefore, this matter ends here. With my written order, the Sima family will absolutely not dare to seek revenge on you in the future.”

Yun Wanshang said this.

Although it was just a written order,

The fact that she personally intervened and handled this matter was equivalent to telling the outside world that Bihu Mountain was backed by the Qingyun Sect and the Cuiyun Peak lineage.

In such circumstances, unless Bihu Mountain actively caused trouble,

Otherwise, the Yushou Xu family would think twice before trying to move against Bihu Mountain.

“Thank you, True Person!”

Lu Changsheng bowed and responded.

He knew that with this layer of deterrence from Yun Wanshang, his family could develop steadily for a considerable period of time.

“Now that your family has reached this point, try to keep a low profile in the future. Being too high-profile is not a good thing.”

Yun Wanshang’s voice became a little calmer and gentler, clear and pleasant to the ear, mixed with a hint of the authority that came from being in a high position for a long time.

“Hmm?”

Lu Changsheng paused upon hearing this, sensing that Yun Wanshang’s words seemed to carry another meaning.

Immediately, he bowed and asked, “Please enlighten me, True Person!”

“Whenever an immortal sect develops to a certain extent, they will issue a Wilderness Reclamation Order and initiate a wilderness reclamation war.”

“The Qingyun Sect has not issued a Wilderness Reclamation Order for several hundred years.”

“In recent years, there have been several disputes between Yue Kingdom and Liang Kingdom. If these disputes escalate into war, Jiang Kingdom may also be affected and drawn into it.”

“Furthermore, Jiang Kingdom has not been peaceful these past few years. You must have also sensed it.”

Yun Wanshang glanced at Lu Changsheng, her voice calm and indifferent.

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng’s heart skipped a beat.

He vaguely understood the meaning behind Yun Wanshang’s words.

Jiang Kingdom might face immortal sect wilderness reclamation or cultivation world war in the future!

Whether it was a wilderness reclamation war or a cultivation world war, both represented bloodshed and danger!

Once such a war began, all cultivators in Jiang Kingdom, whether rogue cultivators or cultivation families, had to unconditionally obey the immortal sect’s orders!

Back then, merely assembling other family forces to eliminate the Xiahou family and the demonic cultivators resulted in the decline and ruin of many families.

The dangers of such a cultivation world war were imaginable.

Countless families would rise and fall in this process!

And at that time, the larger and more powerful the family force, the more effort they would need to contribute!

“Thank you for the guidance, True Person. Lu Changsheng understands.”

Lu Changsheng’s eyes narrowed slightly, and he nodded in response.

Once such a war began, even immortal sect disciples would have to go to the battlefield.

So even with his connection to Yun Wanshang, his family couldn’t avoid it.

Yun Wanshang reminding him now clearly meant to tell him that there were already signs of this, and he should try not to reveal too much of his strength.

“Mm.”

Yun Wanshang nodded slightly and continued, “Soon, the four great immortal sects will open the Tianyuan Secret Realm. At that time, your Bihu Mountain will have one spot.”

“Prepare yourself well and go to the Tianyuan Secret Realm to comprehend the Heavenly Stele. It will be beneficial to you.”

“As for the matters of the Tianyuan Secret Realm, you can ask Xiyue about them.”

Yun Wanshang’s appearance was exceptionally beautiful, unadorned with makeup, yet graceful and magnificent.

“Tianyuan Secret Realm? Comprehend the Heavenly Stele?”

Lu Changsheng was slightly taken aback, wondering how the Tianyuan Secret Realm came up.

He naturally knew about the Tianyuan Secret Realm.

Back then, Xiao Xiyue had gone to the Tianyuan Secret Realm for wilderness reclamation with True Person Cuiyun and her senior sister Chu Qingyi.

There were now many rumors outside stating that this secret realm was attracting many Core Formation cultivators from other countries who wanted to seize the opportunities within.

Now Yun Wanshang was saying that the four great immortal sects were going to open up the Tianyuan Secret Realm and let him go in to comprehend the Heavenly Stele?

However, before he could ask further, True Person Cuiyun waved her hand, indicating for them to leave, and closed the palace gate.

“Xiyue, what’s the situation with this Tianyuan Secret Realm?”

Seeing this, Lu Changsheng asked Xiao Xiyue.

Previously, Xiao Xiyue couldn’t reveal too much information due to sect rules and Dao heart vows, so Lu Changsheng hadn’t asked much.

“The Tianyuan Secret Realm should be cleared out by now. This Heavenly Stele is an opportunity within the secret realm.”

“I’m not sure about the specific origin, I only know that everyone can comprehend and cultivate through the Heavenly Stele, gaining insights into the Great Dao, cultivation experience, or even cultivation technique inheritances…”

Xiao Xiyue explained, saying that she and her master and senior sister had all gained significant benefits from the Heavenly Stele back then.

However, each person could only comprehend the Heavenly Stele once and could not comprehend it a second time.

“Now the news about the Tianyuan Secret Realm is spreading like wildfire outside, even attracting many Core Formation True Persons from other countries.”

Lu Changsheng frowned slightly and said in a low voice, “Opening up the Tianyuan Secret Realm at this time, isn’t there a trap?”

He had experienced the Jiuxiao Immortal City incident years ago.

He knew that the Tianjian Sect was not to be trifled with.

Back then, True Monarch Xuanjian was challenged by a Demonic Dao True Monarch from Jin Kingdom. The Tianjian Sect knew that the demonic cultivators had ill intentions and were secretly plotting in Jiang Kingdom, yet they still allowed the demonic cultivators to enter Jiuxiao Immortal City.

As a result, they captured one Core Formation cultivator unharmed, killed two Core Formation cultivators, and seven or eight fake Core Formation cultivators afterward.

If it weren’t for a Core Formation cultivator who desperately self-detonated his true core at that time, the casualties on the demonic side would have been even worse in that battle.

The opening of the Tianyuan Secret Realm now reminded him of the Jiuxiao Immortal City incident years ago.

He suspected that the four great immortal sects opening the Tianyuan Secret Realm at this point was precisely to let demonic cultivators in, and then round them all up to serve as a deterrent.

Otherwise, this timing was simply too coincidental.

“Not stupid indeed.”

In the palace, Yun Wanshang’s lips curved slightly upon hearing Lu Changsheng’s words.

She had Lu Changsheng go to the Tianyuan Secret Realm partly because the Heavenly Stele was indeed beneficial to him.

If he could gain insights or cultivation technique inheritances from it, he would have a few more chances of forming his core in the future.

Another reason was that she felt she couldn’t quite see through Lu Changsheng anymore.

So she wanted to use this Tianyuan Secret Realm to test his situation.

“This…”

Xiao Xiyue heard Lu Changsheng’s words and felt that it was likely the case.

Even though she knew Lu Changsheng had broken through to Core Formation and was a Core Formation True Person, she was still a little worried.

After all, Lu Changsheng had only broken through to Core Formation three years ago.

His divine abilities and magic treasures were not yet fully formed, and he might encounter danger.

“It’s alright.”

Seeing Xiao Xiyue’s worried look, Lu Changsheng held her hand and said gently.

Under normal circumstances, he definitely wouldn’t get involved in such a secret realm.

But since Yun Wanshang had said so, if he showed fear and refused, it might disappoint her a little.

Since that was the case, he would make the trip.

Moreover, since the four great immortal sects dared to do this, they must have confidence and wouldn’t send people in to die.

Of course, the most important reason was that he now had the strength and a certain level of confidence.

As long as a Nascent Soul True Monarch didn’t appear, Lu Changsheng was confident he could escape even when facing a late-stage Core Formation Grand Cultivator.

“Mm, Senior Sister has been stationed in the Tianyuan Secret Realm. If there is danger, Changsheng, you can ask Senior Sister for protection…”

Xiao Xiyue nodded slightly upon hearing this.