Chapter 1 A Slight Chill

Lu Changsheng's gaze turned slightly cold.

He knew the personalities of the Holy Lord of Shumen and the Holy Lord of Ziqing.

Ascending to the Immortal World would inevitably involve competition, with the two representing different beliefs and sword paths.

The Great Shu Sect would definitely treat them equally, as they were both disciples. No matter how much they fought in the lower realm, it wouldn't matter much to the sect. It was like two children arguing over dividing the family fortune—just childish antics in their parents' eyes.

As long as they still listened to their parents, nothing major would happen.

Especially since the Holy Lord of Shumen had obtained an immortal medicine and had his cultivation crippled, and the Holy Lord of Ziqing had stepped in to help, Lu Changsheng believed even more in the Holy Lord of Ziqing's character.

He would do something like that!

"Is the matter really this simple? The Tianxuan Immortal Sect should be a major sect, right? Isn't this kind of behavior unbecoming of a large sect?"

However, Lu Changsheng didn't fly into a rage. Instead, he asked for clarification.

"More than just a major sect, the Tianxuan Immortal Sect is basically at the level of a sacred ground. In the Southern Immortal Realm, it's one of the top sects. Countless sects rely on the Tianxuan Immortal Sect. Its sect master is an Immortal King expert, with a power that covers the sky."

"As for unbecoming behavior, Changsheng, you're new to the Immortal World, so you might not understand yet. There's actually no fairness to speak of here, and no reason to be found. It's just like in the lower realm—strength is the only reason."

"You were destined for greatness from birth. In the lower realm, as long as someone saw you, they would want to curry favor with you because you were a genius, a chosen one. If you obtained a treasure, no one would be jealous; they would just think it was your due."

"But it's different for others. A newly ascended cultivator, a mere Heavenly Immortal, obtains an immortal medicine that even Immortal Lords covet. Do you think there's any fairness to be had? If they bully you, they bully you! There's nothing you can do about it."

"However, Changsheng, the reason I'm telling you all this isn't to encourage you to seek revenge. It's just that I know you'll definitely soar to great heights in the Immortal World as well. When you truly achieve something in the future, please save the Holy Lord of Ziqing. He was just acting on impulse."

Elder Wang spoke slowly, his words causing Lu Changsheng to fall silent.

Indeed, since he started cultivating, everything he had seen had been positive.

There was no infighting or bullying, and everyone was relatively friendly. Even if someone initially caused trouble for him, all problems disappeared upon seeing him.

Elder Wang was absolutely right.

People's hearts are treacherous because of desires. There are good people in the world, but not everyone is.

Just looking at the Immortal World, where the hierarchy is so clear—God Clan, Tianren Clan, Human Clan—is enough to prove that the strong have privileges and the weak can only be bullied.

It's a very realistic thing that puts pressure on people to cultivate diligently, but it can also create a corrupt atmosphere.

Lu Changsheng was silent for a long time.

After a while, he shook his head and said, "Elder Wang, take me to the Tianxuan Immortal Sect."

He spoke, saying this.

For some reason, when he learned of the tragic fates of the Holy Lord of Ziqing and the Holy Lord of Shumen, Lu Changsheng's mood inexplicably plummeted.

And an unnamed fire appeared in his chest.

But Lu Changsheng knew that hearing was believing, and seeing was believing. He had to go there himself to find out the truth.

He wasn't an unreasonable person, but he was definitely not a heartless one either.

"Nephew Changsheng, you must not go. Let's just leave this matter as it is. Just save the Holy Lord when your cultivation is truly strong enough in the future. This is the Immortal World, not the lower realm. You really can't afford to provoke the Tianxuan Immortal Sect."

Elder Wang said. He knew that Lu Changsheng was a very good person, but he didn't want Lu Changsheng to get involved in this matter.

Because it was unnecessary. This was the Immortal World, not the lower realm. Lu Changsheng had just ascended. No matter how strong he was, he was probably at most a Heavenly Immortal.

Even if he wasn't a Heavenly Immortal, so what if he was a True Immortal or a Golden Immortal?

In the Immortal World, even Immortal Venerables were still ants in the eyes of some forces.

He didn't want Lu Changsheng's future to be ruined because of this matter.

That was all.

"Elder Wang, I understand your good intentions, but I'm not going to cause trouble. I just want to get some clarification. You know my character. If I could just sit idly by, I wouldn't be Lu Changsheng."

Lu Changsheng said slowly.

He was truly angry this time. Although he had been prepared, he felt that some of his old friends would definitely not be doing well in the Immortal World.

But he couldn't accept this kind of thing, and he didn't want to accept it.

Now that he knew about it, he wouldn't let it go.

"Changsheng!" Elder Wang continued, wanting to dissuade him, but Lu Changsheng shook his head and said, "If you don't tell me, I'll go alone!"

Lu Changsheng's tone was firm.

Immediately, Elder Wang sighed, his eyes filled with regret. He regretted telling Lu Changsheng about this matter.

"Changsheng, then you must be calm and not impulsive, okay?"

Elder Wang said this.

"Please rest assured, Elder Wang. I, Lu Changsheng, am a refined and easygoing person."

Lu Changsheng said slowly.

The latter nodded. He also believed that Lu Changsheng wouldn't be so impulsive.

But just then, Lu Changsheng put on a mask, covering his face.

Making Elder Wang a little curious.

"Changsheng, what is this?"

Elder Wang couldn't help but ask.

"I don't want to show my true face. Otherwise, this misunderstanding might be turned into a minor issue, and a minor issue might be turned into nothing."

Lu Changsheng's tone was very calm.

His idea was simple. If there was a misunderstanding, such as the Holy Lord of Shumen actually doing something he shouldn't have, then he would apologize on behalf of the Holy Lord of Shumen, and compensate them as much as necessary. Even if it was an Immortal King artifact, he would give it to them.

But if the Holy Lord of Shumen hadn't done anything wrong at all, and the Tianxuan Immortal Sect was truly in the wrong, then he was sorry.

He would repay hatred with hatred and grievances with grievances. To avoid drawing closer and saying good things every time, preventing a fight from breaking out, Lu Changsheng was tired of this situation. It was better to just wear a mask and see the other party's attitude.

"That's fine too. But let's go investigate first. We're not causing trouble. Nephew Changsheng, come with me."

Elder Wang said, then led Lu Changsheng into the city.

However, Elder Wang planned to line up to enter the city, but Lu Changsheng was a little curious and said, "Elder Wang, why not use the first entrance? Why insist on queuing?"

"Changsheng, only members of the God Clan are qualified to use the first entrance. Only members of the Tianren Clan are allowed to use the second entrance. Only immortal officials can use the third entrance. The fourth entrance is for people like us. We can't break the rules, or the consequences will be severe."

Elder Wang explained.

Immediately, Lu Changsheng glanced around, then said, "Elder Wang, come with me."

After saying this, he walked directly to the first entrance on the left.

Making Elder Wang pale in shock.

"Changsheng, don't break the rules! This is a big deal!"

Elder Wang wanted to stop Lu Changsheng, but Lu Changsheng had already walked into the passage.

"Who goes there!"

A group of guards appeared in the passage, each of them a Heavenly Immortal cultivator, and immediately blocked Lu Changsheng.

This was the passage for God Clan experts, and Lu Changsheng looked very ordinary, so they naturally had to stop him and ask.

"Thirty-third Heaven, Dou Yuan Twenty-Five! Get out of the way!"

Lu Changsheng's voice was calm, but his aura was terrifying. Especially "Dou Yuan Twenty-Five," which instantly erupted with terrifying majesty.

Hiss!

In an instant, the expressions of the cultivators in the passage changed drastically. They knelt on the ground with thuds, partly because Lu Changsheng's majesty was terrifying, and partly because they didn't expect Lu Changsheng to be from the Twenty-Fifth Heaven.

They had been guarding here for hundreds of years, and the strongest God Clan member they had encountered was only from the Twelfth Heaven. What was the concept of the Twenty-Fifth Heaven?

They couldn't believe it and didn't dare to question it at all.

And Elder Wang, who was not far away, was stunned. He really didn't expect Lu Changsheng to be related to the God Clan.

As for the cultivators queuing up on the far right, they all cast envious and respectful glances.

Twenty-Fifth Heaven—this kind of person was a chosen one, and they weren't even worthy of being ants on the ground.

"This!" Elder Wang didn't know what to say, but he still followed Lu Changsheng and walked into the God Clan passage.

He had walked back and forth in this ancient city hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands of times, but he had never walked through the God Clan passage.

Today, following Lu Changsheng, he felt like a carp leaping over the dragon gate.

"Lord Dou Yuan, what brings you to the ancient city? Do you need us to send someone to accompany you?"

The guard captain knelt before Lu Changsheng, respectfully asking if Lu Changsheng needed an escort.

"No need. Don't make a fuss. Act as if I haven't been here. If you leak a word, you'll be put to death."

Lu Changsheng was extremely indifferent.

His expression was calm, but it was covered by a mask.

The latter nodded repeatedly, treating it as a decree.

And so, Lu Changsheng walked into the city.

Elder Wang led Lu Changsheng to the teleportation array.

The Tianxuan Immortal Sect was extremely far from the ancient city, requiring the use of a teleportation array to reach it.

And so, half an hour later.

Three thousand miles away from the Tianxuan Immortal Sect.

From a distance, the Tianxuan Immortal Sect looked incredibly magnificent, with one hundred and eight immortal peaks piercing the clouds. Each immortal peak was surrounded by immortal light and had a majestic aura. Standing three thousand miles away and looking at the Tianxuan Immortal Sect, it seemed as if one hundred and eight true dragons were circling it.

Those were luck dragons, enough to show the extraordinary foundation of the Tianxuan Immortal Sect.

"Nephew Changsheng, the Tianxuan Immortal Sect is an unparalleled immortal sect in the Southern Immortal Realm, with a profound foundation and an Immortal King sitting in charge. It's okay to be angry, but don't be reckless. You must calm down."

Elder Wang kept earnestly trying to persuade Lu Changsheng. In reality, he was really worried that Lu Changsheng would explode.

Once something happened, he would really be letting Lu Changsheng down.

"It's fine. I won't be so impulsive."

Lu Changsheng nodded, making Elder Wang feel a little more at ease.

And so, the distance of three thousand miles wasn't very far. In the blink of an eye, they arrived at the foot of the Tianxuan Immortal Sect.

At this moment, countless geniuses had already gathered outside the Tianxuan Immortal Sect.

Today was the Tianxuan Immortal Sect's recruitment ceremony. The one hundred and eight peaks were already packed with people, and everyone was being tested.

The Tianxuan Immortal Sect's one hundred and eight peaks represented one hundred and eight inheritances. The recruitment ceremony wasn't like those in the lower realm, where they first tested aptitude and then swordplay.

Any cultivator could participate in the assessment, because each peak's assessment was different.

Some required comprehension, some required aptitude, some required bones, some required the physical body, and some required swordplay.

There were countless methods, and all could be tried.

Therefore, there were so many geniuses gathered beneath the immortal sect.

Of course, there was also a comprehensive test outside the immortal sect.

That was the Ascending Sky Ladder.

This was the simplest test. The Tianxuan Immortal Sect's first assessment was the Ascending Sky Ladder.

The major immortal sects would also do this. Only those who passed ten steps would be qualified to go to the one hundred and eight peaks for unique assessments. Those who couldn't even step onto ten steps would never be able to enter for assessment, no matter what.

The line was as long as a dragon.

Lu Changsheng led Elder Wang past the crowd and went directly to the immortal sect disciple in charge of the assessment.

"Excuse me, where is the immortal sect elder?"

Lu Changsheng was quite polite, asking calmly.

"Elder?"

The disciple in charge of the assessment was stunned for a moment, then glanced at Lu Changsheng and shook his head, saying, "Pass the Ascending Sky Ladder before entering the assessment."

He replied casually.

"I'm not here to participate in the assessment. I just want to find the immortal sect elder and ask about something."

Lu Changsheng said.

"What is there to ask? If you can pass, you can pass. If you can't pass, you can't pass! Why are you being so long-winded? If you don't want to be assessed, then leave and don't delay others."

The other party's tone was slightly displeased, saying this.

Lu Changsheng didn't speak.

As expected, the Tianxuan Immortal Sect really had arrogance.

However, before he could continue speaking, a voice slowly rang out.

"What do you want to ask?"

The voice rang out, and an old man slowly appeared. He was a Golden Immortal cultivator. When the surrounding disciples saw him appear, they respectfully bowed, clearly indicating that he was at least an elder.

The other party appeared with a calm expression, but looked at Lu Changsheng with slight curiosity.

"It's like this. I just ascended and learned that an old friend from the lower realm offended a direct disciple's younger brother of the Tianxuan Immortal Sect, had his cultivation crippled, and is being punished on Thunderclap Cliff, so I came to ask about it."

Lu Changsheng seemed calm, saying this.

In an instant, many disciples frowned, and even the elder frowned.

But soon, the other party said in a calm voice, "Ask about what?"

"Ask if there's any misunderstanding in this. If it's really my old friend's fault, I'm willing to compensate and apologize for him. I hope the Tianxuan Immortal Sect can be magnanimous. If not..."

Lu Changsheng paused slightly here.

Immediately, not only the Tianxuan Immortal Sect disciples were curious, but also the other geniuses who came to participate in the assessment.

"If not, what?"

The elder asked with a slight smile.

"If not, then I, Lu, will have to seek justice for my old friend."

Lu Changsheng said softly.

Only Elder Wang behind him couldn't help but change his expression, and immediately grabbed Lu Changsheng, wanting to dissuade him.

However, in an instant, laughter rang out.

"Hahahaha! Seek justice?"

"How laughable, truly overestimating yourself."

"A newly ascended cultivator actually has such a big mouth. Is he another blockhead who's treating the lower realm as the immortal realm?"

The disciples chuckled, their eyes filled with pity when they looked at Lu Changsheng.

In their eyes, Lu Changsheng seemed to be just a cultivator who had just ascended from the lower realm.

Naturally, there was some contempt.

"Justice, huh... I know who you're talking about. It's that person who offended Changqing, right? Alright, the Tianxuan Immortal Sect has already investigated this matter. Your old friend wanted to snatch the immortal medicine from Lord Changqing's younger brother, and even injured him. He's only receiving thunder punishment for three thousand years. That's already light. Go back and don't make a fool of yourself here."

The elder said, his tone extremely casual.

Lu Changsheng wasn't angry, but continued to say, "I hope this elder can provide evidence, or let them confront each other. If it's my old friend's fault, I will definitely compensate until the other party is satisfied."

Lu Changsheng's tone was still calm.

"Ha, don't embarrass yourself here. Go back and don't delay others' assessment."

He said, already impatient and feeling like he was wasting time.

"This elder, Lu hopes that this matter can be properly mediated. I don't want to cause any trouble, so as to avoid everyone being unhappy. If the elder can't handle it, you can call an elder who can handle it."

Lu Changsheng was still calm and unhurried.

"Get out!"

The latter frowned and roared directly, condensing Golden Immortal laws and wanting to drive Lu Changsheng away.

However... Lu Changsheng didn't budge an inch.

"Ha, it seems you have some strength. No wonder you dared to come to the Tianxuan Immortal Sect. But... you're too arrogant."

The Tianxuan Immortal Sect's elder frowned slightly, but was still condescending.

"I don't want to cause trouble, I just want to solve the problem. I hope the elder can report this, so as to avoid any misunderstandings. If I'm wrong, I'm willing to accept punishment. If I'm not wrong, I will seek justice."

Lu Changsheng's tone was still so calm.

He wasn't here to cause trouble.

He just wanted to find out the truth.

Yes was yes, and no was no.

Wrong was wrong, and right was right.

"Alright, you want justice, right?"

The latter sneered, then stretched out his hand. A jade scroll appeared in front of him, and then a golden light flashed, with the words "Justice" engraved on the jade scroll.

Then, he threw it directly on the ground and said, "This is justice! Is it enough?"

His voice was like thunder, already with some anger.

"The recruitment ceremony will proceed as normal. Don't delay it."

Then, he continued to speak, while staring at Lu Changsheng, his eyes filled with coldness.

"Good, what fine justice."

Lu Changsheng nodded.

As expected, after putting on the mask.

Things became different.

Very good.

Very good.

Boom!

At this moment, Lu Changsheng waved his hand.

In an instant, the Ascending Sky Ladder trembled, and then shattered on the spot.

Bang bang bang!

One after another, the ascending sky platforms collapsed, causing the geniuses to be shocked.

"You're courting death!"

Immediately, the Golden Immortal elder was instantly enraged. Golden Immortal laws surrounded him, and he stretched out his hand, turning it into a dragon claw, wanting to suppress and kill Lu Changsheng.

Boom!

However, Lu Changsheng didn't budge an inch. He merely opened his eyes.

In an instant, the Chaos Double Pupils appeared.

The aura of chaos permeated, and from within his eyes, two peerless immortal swords burst forth, directly severing both of the elder's hands and crippling his cultivation.

"Ah!"

A miserable scream rang out.

In just a single exchange, the latter's arms were severed, strands of blood flowed, and his cultivation was ruthlessly crippled.

"Tianxuan Sect Leader! Get out here!"

The next moment.

Lu Changsheng's voice rang out again.

Resonating throughout the entire Tianxuan Immortal Sect.

And then, deathly silence.

Elder Wang was also stunned.

Everyone was stunned.

Because of Lu Changsheng's words.

It was simply domineering to the point of speechlessness.