Actually, it’s all the same.
In the Ancient Domain, Martial Arts Sects having Immortal Masters and Taoist Monarchs is perfectly normal.
Not every Immortal Master or Taoist Monarch comes from a sect.
Sometimes, for more convenient and comfortable cultivation, Immortal Masters and Taoist Monarchs also choose to join Martial Arts Sects.
Whether it’s refining elixirs or setting up formations, they trade their efforts for merit points, exchanging them for resources obtained by the Martial Arts Sects to aid in their cultivation.
Martial Arts Sects in the Ancient Domain are actually quite powerful; they are not some weaklings.
It’s just that, overall, compared to Immortal Dao Sects, they fall slightly short.
After all, the Ancient Domain is considered the Holy Land of Immortal Dao Sects.
"The Heavenly Sect of the Ancient Domain offers Dao Comprehension Pills at a much cheaper price. One pill requires only five thousand Contribution Points."
A gleam of light flickered in Lu Changsheng’s eyes.
Although repeated use of Dao Comprehension Pills gradually diminishes their effectiveness,
he had not yet reached the point where they would lose their effect on him.
If he could exchange for some Dao Comprehension Pills, his progress in other Domains would undoubtedly improve greatly.
However, the Ancient Domain was extremely dangerous.
Even though Lu Changsheng was already one of the top powerhouses in the Divine Astral Realm,
he still didn’t dare to venture out carelessly.
After all, if he happened to encounter a Qi Refining Immortal Master, or a top-tier Divine Astral Realm team, or even a Divine Storage Realm martial artist, he could be in serious danger.
So, moving as part of a small team was the safer option.
"We’ve rested for a few days. Is everyone about ready now?"
"It’s time to go out and explore. Lu Changsheng is probably itching to rack up a large amount of Contribution Points to exchange for resources, right?"
"Hahaha, the good stuff in the Heavenly Sect of the Ancient Domain far outweighs what your Heavenly Sect in the North Region has."
Liu Yuan was well aware of Lu Changsheng’s intentions.
"Captain, is the team about to head out?"
Lu Changsheng’s expression lit up.
He had been eager to set out for quite some time.
"Of course. This time, we’re heading to Maple Valley."
"This season is about the time when Cold Ice Grass in Maple Valley matures."
"One stalk of Cold Ice Grass can earn you a thousand Contribution Points."
"Moreover, Maple Valley is located at the very outskirts of the Ancient Domain. Generally, Divine Storage Realm martial artists or Qi Refining Immortal Masters don’t bother venturing to the outskirts, as the resources there don’t interest them."
"However, there might be many other sect teams roaming around. We may very well have to fight, so prepare yourselves beforehand."
Liu Yuan organized everything methodically.
It was no wonder he was the captain; the team had great trust in him. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ NovᴇlFɪre.nᴇt
Lu Changsheng didn’t have much preparation to do.
He simply closed his eyes and rested quietly.
About half an hour later, Liu Yuan spoke up, "Looks like everyone is ready. Let’s move out."
And so, the group departed from the Heavenly Sect of the Ancient Domain.
It was Lu Changsheng’s first time venturing to other parts of the Ancient Domain.
All around him, the flowers and plants were lush and vibrant.
The flowers seemed more radiant, the grass greener and thicker, and the trees taller and mightier.
Perhaps, this was the effect of spiritual power.
At that moment, Chen Gang approached Lu Changsheng and whispered, "Brother Lu, since you’re new here, there are some things about the Ancient Domain you might not be aware of."
"Here in the Ancient Domain, never hold back. If you ever make a move, go for the kill."
Liu Yuan overheard Chen Gang’s words, nodded, and added, "Lu Changsheng, Chen Gang has a point. In the Ancient Domain, don’t worry about anything. Everyone here has some kind of backing. Fights are only decided by individual capabilities. If you die, you die for nothing."
Lu Changsheng understood.
Backgrounds and such didn’t matter here.
In the Ancient Domain, who didn’t have some kind of backing?
Whether it was a Martial Arts Sect that ruled one of the Five Domains or an Immortal Dao Sect,
fighting and killing over resources was as common as breathing.
When you make a move, make sure it’s ruthless.
If not, you’re the one who’ll suffer.
"I understand," he said.
Lu Changsheng was no stranger to slaughter.
On the northern battlefield, he had caused rivers of blood to flow.
These skirmishes were nothing compared to that; he held no fear for them.
But none of the others in the group knew his history.
They likely thought Lu Changsheng was just another sect-raised prodigy with little real combat experience.
Suddenly, Liu Yuan stopped, his gaze fixated ahead with a serious expression.
Not only Liu Yuan but every member of the Sky Dragon Team wore the same grim expression, their eyes locked on the scene before them.
In their gazes, there was even a trace of anger.
Lu Changsheng followed their line of sight.
In the valley ahead, another group of people was already present. They also appeared to be a team.
"The Five Peaks Team. Xu Haoran!"
Liu Yuan spat out the words one by one, his teeth clenched.
At this moment, the Five Peaks Team seemed to notice Lu Changsheng and the others as well.
"Liu Yuan? What a coincidence. I didn’t expect to run into you again."
"Oh? Here for the Cold Ice Grass?"
"Sorry, but the Cold Ice Grass in Maple Valley belongs to us, the Five Peaks Team."
"I’ll give your Sky Dragon Team three breaths’ time to get out of Maple Valley!"
Their voices started calm and soft.
But somehow, through a secret technique,
their voices boomed louder and louder, rolling like thunder and crashing into the ears of the Sky Dragon Team.