Chapter 862: Three top-level Nascent Souls, murderous intent revealed!
“I will go with City Lord Wang.”
Zhenjun Xuanjian gazed at the misty Starry Sea and spoke.
Having traveled thousands of miles to reach the Starry Sea, he naturally wanted to see the specific situation and local customs here.
If the Yue Kingdom were to collapse, or if the war escalated and a great tribulation arrived, this sea area might serve as one of their retreat routes.
Lu Changsheng nodded. He no longer used the Golden-winged Great Peng or the Misty Banner. Instead, he and Zhenjun Xuanjian used divine abilities to conceal their figures and aura, and sped towards the Fuhai Sect.
From time to time, a sea breeze would sweep across the calm sea surface, bringing with it the roars and bellows of sea beasts.
As they approached the Fuhai Sect and saw how lively it was getting, Zhenjun Xuanjian did not go with Lu Changsheng to investigate the sect, stating that he would wander around the area instead.
Although Lu Changsheng had shared some information about the Starry Sea with him,
he naturally had to verify the truth and understand the situation for himself.
“Okay.”
Lu Changsheng understood Zhenjun Xuanjian’s thoughts and didn’t mind. He suggested they contact each other later and then went to the Fuhai Sect alone.
With the Fuhai Sect’s formation token and disk, Lu Changsheng quietly entered the sect and returned to his cave dwelling.
It was exactly the same as when he left; no one had entered.
“Hmm?”
At this moment, Lu Changsheng saw that the communication talisman on his desk was emitting a slight glow.
Before leaving, he had instructed his maids, Haiqin and Cangjue,
that he was going into seclusion for cultivation.
They were not to disturb him unless it was an urgent matter.
Now, the communication talisman had a message.
Lu Changsheng held the communication talisman and instantly knew that Old Ancestor Zhenhai had visited a month ago.
“Why did this person visit?”
Lu Changsheng frowned slightly, lost in thought.
However, before leaving, he had set up a restriction in his cave dwelling and placed a jade slip within the formation.
As long as someone touched the restriction or the formation of the cave dwelling, he would know and sense it.
This jade slip had not been activated, indicating that Old Ancestor Zhenhai had not touched the restriction or formation of this cave dwelling.
“Come and see me.”
After thinking for a moment, Lu Changsheng took out the Fuhai Zhenjun token in his hand and sent a message to his maids, Haiqin and Cangjue, calling them to come and see him.
Although the two girls had been in the Fuhai Sect all along, they were unaware that Lu Changsheng had left the sect earlier.
Old Ancestor Zhenhai had also not told them this news.
So, after receiving the message, they informed Old Ancestor Zhenhai and immediately rushed to the cave dwelling to pay their respects to Lu Changsheng.
“Greetings, Zhenjun.” The two girls bowed respectfully.
“What did Old Ancestor Zhenhai want to see this Zhenjun about?”
Lu Changsheng, clad in a dark robe and cloak, sat on the highest seat in the main hall, his face stern as he spoke.
“Reporting to Zhenjun, the Old Ancestor did not tell us.”
The two girls quickly replied, showing great reverence for Lu Changsheng.
After all, the Fuhai Sect had been inexplicably taken over by this Zhenjun Yangming, and his strength and methods were beyond doubt.
Especially since Old Ancestor Zhenhai had given them many instructions, telling them to serve this Zhenjun Yangming well, they had an instinctive reverence for Lu Changsheng.
“Hmm.”
Lu Changsheng did not make things difficult for them and continued to ask if there had been any major events in the Starry Sea over the years.
The two girls immediately recounted the events that had occurred in the Starry Sea over the years, from major to minor.
True Person Bailuo of the Pill Alliance attempted to break through to the Nascent Soul stage. Starry Sea Pirates appeared, causing trouble and taking the opportunity to steal several batches of precious resources from the Pill Alliance.
In a fit of anger, the Pill Alliance issued a kill order, offering a [Nine-Curved Spirit Pill] as a bounty, and launched a campaign to encircle and suppress the Starry Sea Pirates.
The top force in the Starry Sea, the Six Paths Palace, attacked the Thirteen Linked Islands, completely annihilating all thirteen islands.
In a place like the Starry Sea, where warlords were rampant and order was lacking, it was very chaotic, with major events happening every few days.
Lu Changsheng listened to this news and took the opportunity to inquire about the Six Paths Palace, the Six Paths Demonic Consort, and the Divine Maiden Palace.
The two girls were not clear about the situation of the Six Paths Demonic Consort.
They only said that she had not shown herself in recent years, and most of the time, the Four Sages of the Demonic Palace appeared in her stead.
For example, the attack by the Six Paths Palace on the Thirteen Linked Islands was carried out by True Person Yan Tong and True Person Ji Xie, two of the Four Sages of the Demonic Palace.
“Besides True Person Jing Qing attempting to break through to the Nascent Soul stage fifteen years ago, no one in the Divine Maiden Palace has attempted to break through to the Nascent Soul stage in recent years.”
The two girls said respectfully, being quite clear about these matters.
“Hmm,” Lu Changsheng nodded slightly, knowing that Shen Yiren had a high probability of not yet attempting to break through to the Nascent Soul stage.
As for the Six Paths Demonic Consort, she was also likely still in the Land of Eternal Night.
After understanding the situation in the Starry Sea, Lu Changsheng said, “You go and ask Old Ancestor Zhenhai what he wanted to see this Zhenjun about.”
“If there is nothing urgent now, this Zhenjun will continue his seclusion.”
Although Lu Changsheng was not interested in knowing what Old Ancestor Zhenhai wanted to see him about,
he knew that the two girls before him were spies planted by Old Ancestor Zhenhai.
The news of his emergence from seclusion would definitely be reported to Old Ancestor Zhenhai by the two girls.
If Old Ancestor Zhenhai were to arrive while he was attempting to perform divination, it would be a bit troublesome.
After all, attempting to break through Old Ancestor Zhenhai’s heavenly secret interference and concealment would inevitably weaken his physical state.
“Yes, Zhenjun.”
The two girls replied respectfully.
However, at this very moment, in the Zhenhai Sect.
Old Ancestor Zhenhai, Old Ancestor Guixian, and Xing Wang were gathered together.
Upon receiving the message from Haiqin and Cangjue about Zhenjun Yangming emerging from seclusion, Old Ancestor Zhenhai immediately informed Xing Wang and Old Ancestor Guixian to discuss.
After all, opportunities like this are fleeting.
They had planned to take action against Lu Changsheng, this “Eastern Emperor’s successor,” before.
But Lu Changsheng was not present at that time.
Now that he had returned inexplicably, how could they miss this opportunity!
However, the three of them were very cautious.
Instead of rushing over, they chose to perform divination and discuss.
“The ominous sign is slightly higher than before.”
Xing Wang, by divining his own fortune, saw that this action was much more dangerous than before, hovering on the critical point between minor and moderate ominousness.
But delaying would only lead to complications, and he was no longer willing to drag it out.
Xing Wang looked at Old Ancestor Guixian, asking for his opinion.
“Since that’s the case, let’s act according to the plan we discussed earlier.”
Old Ancestor Guixian said.
His divination result had never changed; it had always been a propitious sign.
Therefore, he had full confidence and certainty in this battle.
The reason for being so careful and cautious was simply his nature.
“Good.”
After the three of them finalized their plan, Old Ancestor Zhenhai immediately took the Dao Soldier Talisman and rode a fourth-grade demon king towards the Fuhai Sect.
He planned to first pretend to discuss important matters with Lu Changsheng, and then Old Ancestor Guixian and Xing Wang would arrive via the teleportation array, catching the opponent off guard.
Fuhai Sect.
Lu Changsheng waited quietly for Old Ancestor Zhenhai to arrive.
“Reporting to Zhenjun, the Old Ancestor has arrived.”
At this moment, the maid Cangjue came to report.
“Hmm.”
Lu Changsheng nodded and got up to go to the main hall of Fuhai Sect.
There, he saw a hunched old man wearing a bamboo hat and a straw cape sitting in the main seat of the hall.
“Fellow Daoist Zhenhai.”
Although Lu Changsheng wished he could kill Old Ancestor Zhenhai right then and there, a faint smile still appeared on his face as he cupped his hands in greeting.
“Fellow Daoist Yangming.”
Old Ancestor Zhenhai was the same.
Seeing Lu Changsheng, he was like meeting an old friend he hadn’t seen in years. His wrinkled old face was full of smiles as he cupped his hands and called out.
“May I know why Fellow Daoist is looking for me?”
Lu Changsheng had no time for pleasantries with Old Ancestor Zhenhai and went straight to the point.
“I’m looking for Fellow Daoist this time because there is an important matter I wish to discuss with you…”
Old Ancestor Zhenhai waved his hand, signaling Cangjue to withdraw, and then used the excuse he had prepared long ago.
He stated that he had received a piece of news: several secret treasures had appeared in the Forbidden Sea area.
They were suspected to be the inherited treasures of the former top force in the East Sea cultivation world, the [Sun, Moon, and Stars Palace].
However, the Forbidden Sea was dangerous, infested with demon kings, and the Zhenhai Seven Sects were now severely weakened. Therefore, he wanted to go to the Forbidden Sea with Lu Changsheng to compete for the opportunity.
“Sun, Moon, and Stars Palace, secret treasures?”
Lu Changsheng raised his eyebrows slightly, remembering that Honglian seemed to have mentioned the name of this force years ago.
However, he had absolutely no interest in such secret treasure opportunities.
Leaving aside the fact that he didn’t have time,
even if he did, he wouldn’t trust Old Ancestor Zhenhai.
He suspected that Old Ancestor Zhenhai had set up an ambush in the Forbidden Sea waiting for him.
“I am currently at a critical juncture in my cultivation. My emergence from seclusion this time was also because I received a message from Fellow Daoist Zhenhai, so I cannot go with Fellow Daoist.”
Lu Changsheng politely refused.
Seeing Lu Changsheng refuse without hesitation, Old Ancestor Zhenhai was a little surprised.
He used the excuse of the “Sun, Moon, and Stars Palace, inherited treasures” precisely to lure Lu Changsheng.
He believed that as the “Eastern Emperor’s successor,” hearing news about the Sun, Moon, and Stars Palace and its treasures would definitely pique his interest.
Even if he thought it was fake, he would still want to go and see.
Unexpectedly, the other party refused without hesitation.
Old Ancestor Zhenhai’s expression remained unchanged as he continued to persuade, waiting for Xing Wang and Old Ancestor Guixian to arrive.
All three were mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, and their strength and methods were extraordinary.
Especially Xing Wang, a grandmaster of divination, who could also conceal heavenly secrets and blind others’ spiritual senses.
Even though Lu Changsheng was a fourth-grade diviner, at this moment, he did not detect the killing intent of Old Ancestor Zhenhai, Old Ancestor Guixian, and Xing Wang.
Of course, this was also because the three of them had not formed an ominous sign for him.
Otherwise, as a fourth-grade diviner within the situation, no matter what, there would be some ominous signs and sudden inspirations.
“There’s no need to say more, Fellow Daoist Zhenhai. This Venerable One just wants to cultivate in peace right now.”
Seeing Old Ancestor Zhenhai rambling on, Lu Changsheng frowned slightly, feeling the urge to see him out.
“Very well, then I won’t disturb you.”
Old Ancestor Zhenhai said this, and through the subtle connection with his main body, Old Ancestor Guixian, he told the other party that he could not delay any longer.
“Boom!”
As soon as his message was transmitted, Xing Wang and Old Ancestor Guixian, who had quietly arrived at the Fuhai Sect via the teleportation array, chose to make their move.
In an instant, the entire Fuhai Sect was obscured by starlight, and countless nebulae swirled, turning the daytime into night, as if depicting cosmic phenomena.
The air and void in the main hall of the Fuhai Sect seemed to solidify at this moment, and a heavy and oppressive terrifying aura emerged.
“Not good!?”
Lu Changsheng’s entire body suddenly sank, feeling an indescribable heavy aura, as if he was burdened by mountains and seas.
If not for his extraordinary magic power and his mid-stage fourth-grade body refinement, this mountain-like weight alone would have caused his magic power to stagnate, making it difficult to move.
“Old dog, you’re courting death!”
Lu Changsheng roared at Old Ancestor Zhenhai before him, two golden beams of light shooting out from his eyes, realizing that there was an ambush.
He wanted to rely on the strength of his physical body to gain the upper hand.
“Boom!!!”
Lu Changsheng’s blood energy and magic power surged.
His mid-stage fourth-grade physique was like an ancient dragon awakening from slumber, and the sound of surging waves roared within his body.
Invisible pressure swept in all directions, directly knocking over the tables and chairs beside him and causing the entire hall to shake violently.
Lu Changsheng’s entire body was enveloped in a terrifying physical aura, and he punched towards Old Ancestor Zhenhai.
And he activated the [Sun and Moon Two-Yi Profound Light Mirror] in his embrace, brewing the Taiyin Profound Light.
However, Old Ancestor Zhenhai was already prepared.
He immediately threw out a palm-sized dark blue turtle shell, which lay horizontally in front of him, radiating a vast expanse of azure light like the sea.
However, in haste, Old Ancestor Zhenhai still staggered back, his figure and aura unstable.
Just as Lu Changsheng was about to pursue the victory and suppress Old Ancestor Zhenhai, the [Sun and Moon Two-Yi Profound Light Mirror] in his embrace trembled violently.
“Master, behind you.” Awu’s voice echoed in Lu Changsheng’s mind.
Lu Changsheng suddenly turned his head and saw an old man with a wide, dark robe and a highly arched back, who had appeared at some unknown time.
He looked old and his figure was hunched, with no trace of magic power leaking out, yet he gave Lu Changsheng an inexplicable sense of dread.
His Nascent Soul intuition told him that this old man was very unusual!
But besides the sense of danger, the moment he saw this old man, a propitious sign surged in Lu Changsheng’s heart, as if he had suddenly received a divine revelation.
It was as if his great auspicious opportunity was right before his eyes!
“Where did this person come from? He’s been lurking in the Fuhai Sect all this time!?”
Lu Changsheng had no time to pay attention to the feeling in his mind, his heart filled with shock and suspicion.
He didn’t know when this black-robed old man had appeared, and he hadn’t noticed at all.
Furthermore, Old Ancestor Zhenhai had set up such a killing ambush, and he had no sensation whatsoever.
One must know that as a fourth-grade diviner and possessing a mid-stage Nascent Soul Taiyi Divine Soul, the methods of ordinary cultivators simply could not be hidden from him.
Before Lu Changsheng could think further, the turtle-shaped, turtle-backed old man had already reached him.
Although his figure was hunched and thin, he was like a colossal dragon turtle spanning heaven and earth, full of heavy pressure and majesty, causing heaven and earth to solidify and collapse.
“Buzz!!!”
The [Sun and Moon Two-Yi Profound Light Mirror] in Lu Changsheng’s embrace suddenly flew out, emitting a moonlight-white glow and shooting out the barely formed Taiyin Profound Light.
“Eastern Emperor Mirror!”
Old Ancestor Guixian’s eyes immediately showed a hint of greed when he saw this mirror.
But then he immediately felt that something was wrong.
Isn’t the Eastern Emperor Mirror the most yang and most rigid?
How could it emit such extremely yin and extremely cold divine light?
However, at this critical moment, he didn’t think too much. The aura of a true spirit level demon king nearing the late fourth-grade stage permeated out, vast and boundless like an abyss or prison, intending to break through the Taiyin Profound Light and kill Lu Changsheng.
“Is this the Eastern Emperor Mirror?”
Outside the main hall of the Fuhai Sect, Xing Wang, clad in a purple starry cloud robe and holding a star disk, his face stern, stared intently at the Sun and Moon Two-Yi Profound Light Mirror.
Although he knew about the inherited treasure of the Sun, Moon, and Stars Palace, the [Eastern Emperor Mirror], through the hand-written notes and ancient texts of the Star and Moon Palace patriarchs, and inherited information, he had never truly seen it.
He only felt that the mirror before him did not resemble the Eastern Emperor Mirror recorded in their ancient texts and hand-written notes, and there was a considerable difference.
However, as a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, his eyesight was extraordinary, and he could tell that this was a supreme treasure.
Even if it wasn’t the Eastern Emperor Mirror, it was a similar rare treasure, so he absolutely could not miss it!
Moreover, they had already made their move. Whether the person before them was the Eastern Emperor’s successor or not, he must die today!
“Crackle!!!”
Seeing his main body make a move, Old Ancestor Zhenhai, while gasping for breath, quickly patted his storage bag and took out the secret treasure he had prepared long ago.
A dark chain glowing with azure light appeared, like a cold, poisonous snake, coiling towards Lu Changsheng.
And he shouted loudly, “Today, a thief has broken into our sect! Everyone, activate the great formation and follow this Old Ancestor to kill the enemy!”
Although he had given the main formation disk of the Fuhai Sect’s great formation to Lu Changsheng,
a fourth-grade restrictive formation like the Fuhai Sect’s great formation could not be controlled by one person through the main formation disk; it had multiple formation disks.
Now that Lu Changsheng had no time or opportunity to activate the great formation, he naturally had to try his best to seize control of the great formation to suppress Lu Changsheng.
As for the cultivators in the Fuhai Sect dying in the process of seizing control of the great formation or dying from the aftermath, it was merely a necessary sacrifice.
As long as they could kill this “Eastern Emperor’s successor,” everything would be worth it!
In an instant, the entire Fuhai Sect was filled with killing intent!