The three saw the person attempting to leave and loudly asked, "Are you Lu Changsheng, the True Disciple of the Heavenly Sect from the Ancient Domain?"
Lu Changsheng swiftly turned around, his gaze landing firmly on the three.
"You know Brother Lu?"
Lu Changsheng was certain; he didn’t know these three.
He hadn’t even seen them before.
"We don’t know Brother Lu personally, but Brother Lu is renowned for reversing Divine Treasure and being known as the Ancient Domain’s First Divine Gang. Naturally, we’ve heard of you."
A martial artist among the three smiled faintly.
Lu Changsheng nodded slightly without suspicion.
Ever since he reversed Divine Treasure, his fame had grown immensely.
For unknown Divine Treasure martial artists to recognize him was actually not surprising.
His reputation extended beyond the first layer of the realm and had likely reached the second layer already.
Lu Changsheng had no intention of conversing further with the three. His silhouette flickered, rapidly disappearing into the distance.
The three exchanged glances.
"Boundary Stone Mountain is no place to linger. We’ve been here for so long without catching a single Five Elements Spirit Beast, and the danger here is ever-present."
"If we deliver news of Lu Changsheng’s whereabouts to Xu Haotian, I believe Xu Haotian won’t be stingy with his rewards."
"Exactly. Xu Haotian is famously generous and trustworthy. Since he’s been searching for news on Lu Changsheng everywhere, he’ll surely reward us handsomely."
"Then let’s hurry and find Xu Haotian."
The three then abandoned their search for the Five Elements Spirit Beast and left Boundary Stone Mountain.
Yellow Heaven Sect, the Cave Mansion of Xu Haotian.
He was currently cultivating in seclusion.
At this moment, however, a white-clad martial artist brought a piece of news.
"Brother Xu, someone has spotted Lu Changsheng at Boundary Stone Mountain."
The white-clad martial artist spoke calmly toward the closed chamber.
He knew Xu Haotian would surely hear him.
Although Xu Haotian was in seclusion, it wasn’t the kind of isolation where one shut oneself off from all worldly matters.
He was still aware of external happenings.
"Lu Changsheng... So, he has indeed ascended to Divine Treasure."
Xu Haotian’s voice emerged from within the chamber.
"Yes, the news is solid. Lu Changsheng ascended to Divine Treasure some time ago. This time at Boundary Stone Mountain, someone saw him capturing Five Elements Spirit Beasts—several dozen at once. His strength is undeniably formidable."
The white-clad martial artist said solemnly.
"That’s expected. Lu Changsheng has comprehended four Domains; once he ascended to Divine Treasure, all four Domains likely transformed from Void to Reality. His power is extraordinary."
"I’ve said before, once Lu Changsheng ascends to Divine Treasure, I’ll personally kill him."
"But I’m currently in seclusion, and without my master’s permission, I cannot leave."
"Hence, Brother Long Yun, I entrust you to travel to Boundary Stone Mountain and slay Lu Changsheng."
"Afterwards, the Clear Heart Pearl you’ve always desired, I will offer it to you with both hands. What do you say, Brother Long Yun?"
Xu Haotian’s voice resonated from the chamber.
"You’re truly willing to part with the Clear Heart Pearl?"
"That’s a treasure capable of purging all kinds of negative emotions and keeping the mind tranquil. It was personally crafted by a Taoist Monarch, unique due to its material rarity, making it nearly impossible to forge another."
A flash of brilliance gleamed in Long Yun’s eyes.
He wasn’t Xu Haotian’s subordinate; he was also a renowned True Disciple of the Yellow Heaven Sect.
His camaraderie with Xu Haotian was merely friendship.
Xu Haotian’s words alone were not enough to make him act.
However, if the Clear Heart Pearl was involved, that changed things.
Maintaining a serene and empty mind carried immense benefits for comprehending intention.
Xu Haotian’s rapid cultivation progress owed much to the Clear Heart Pearl.
"A mere Clear Heart Pearl. With my current realm, I actually have less need for it. I’ll gift it to Brother Long Yun as a show of sincerity."
The chamber door rose slightly.
From within, a pearl shot out.
Long Yun caught it swiftly.
The pearl felt cool to the touch, sending a refreshing sensation coursing through Long Yun.
Even the restless agitation in his heart seemed to vanish under the influence of this cool aura.
The Clear Heart Pearl!
It was indeed the Clear Heart Pearl!
"Brother Xu, to take revenge for your younger brother, you are truly generous, even willing to part with the Clear Heart Pearl."
"Very well, I’ll take care of this matter for you."
"I’ll head to Boundary Stone Mountain at once and slay Lu Changsheng for you!"
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After all, if he missed this opportunity, Xu Haotian might not ever offer the Clear Heart Pearl again.
As for Long Yun’s strength.
Not only was Long Yun confident, but Xu Haotian trusted him as well.
Although Long Yun wasn’t as strong as Xu Haotian, killing a freshly ascended Lu Changsheng was no challenge.
"Then I shall wait for good news from Brother Long Yun..." Xu Haotian said.
Long Yun nodded and promptly left Xu Haotian’s Cave Mansion.
"Lu Changsheng... Now that you’ve ascended to Divine Treasure, the Ancient Domain’s Heavenly Sect won’t protect you..."
Xu Haotian’s voice echoed within the chamber.
Divine Treasure killing Divine Treasure did not break the rules.
Moreover, Long Yun was also a True Disciple of the Yellow Heaven Sect, equal in status to Lu Changsheng.
Even if Long Yun killed Lu Changsheng, it would simply be a case of inferior skill.
The Ancient Domain’s Heavenly Sect might rage but could do nothing about it.
Subsequently, Xu Haotian closed his eyes once more, resuming his cultivation.
He believed that once Long Yun returned, he would bring good news...