If not a madman, then a top-tier cultivator.
One who possesses overwhelming strength.
Otherwise, how could one dare harbor such thoughts?
After all, the Foundation Establishment Daoist Monarchs and Dao Foundation cultivators who entered this Secret Realm are all top-tier—none of them are weaklings.
Even amongst them, Qingxuan Daoist Monarch is one of the most exceptional.
"Brother Lu, perhaps you should let Qingxuan Daoist Monarch have this Law Divine Stone for now. With Brother Lu’s Perception Domain techniques, finding another Law Divine Stone shouldn’t be difficult."
Xia Chengfeng gritted his teeth and muttered softly.
This was an attempt to admit defeat.
Without even making a move, Xia Chengfeng was already ready to concede.
Clearly, Qingxuan Daoist Monarch’s reputation was so formidable that his mere appearance crushed Xia Chengfeng’s morale.
Lu Changsheng remained unmoved and calmly replied, "Yield once, and there will be a second time. If we give up this Law Divine Stone, what about the second or the third one?"
"Since Qingxuan Daoist Monarch’s goal is to increase his foundation, then he aims to sweep all treasures in this Secret Realm. Even if you obtain a few Divine Stones, you likely won’t be able to keep them."
"Besides, treasures that have come into Brother Lu’s hands have never been taken away by anyone else."
Pausing briefly, Lu Changsheng’s gaze instantly locked onto Qingxuan Daoist Monarch: "You want the Law Divine Stone? Qingxuan Daoist Monarch, take it yourself!"
Lu Changsheng’s words resounded through the void like a roaring cascade.
The Taichang Martial Saint’s eyes narrowed slightly.
He glanced at Qingxuan Daoist Monarch, then at Lu Changsheng, seemingly realizing something.
Among the onlookers—Martial Venerables and Holy Land disciples—many were not foolish and also seemed to grasp the underlying tension.
"These two groups, based on the information revealed by the Grandmaster, they’re likely both Outer Heaven Demon Gods. Now these two groups of Demon Gods are about to clash over the Taichang Divine Stone?"
"If the Demon Gods clash, fighting each other desperately, perhaps we’ll get to see them both wear each other down, allowing us to annihilate them in a single sweep!"
"Heh, Demon Gods fighting over a Taichang Divine Stone. These Demon Gods are insatiably greedy—they deserve to die!"
Even the Taichang Martial Saint thought the same.
He’d been utterly despairing moments ago.
But now, he quietly retreated a short distance away, keeping his eyes closely fixed on Lu Changsheng and Qingxuan Daoist Monarch.
However, no one seemed to pay attention to the Taichang Martial Saint.
After all, to the Secret Realm’s indigenous cultivators, whether top-tier Dao Foundation experts or Foundation Establishment Daoist Monarchs, they were hardly noteworthy.
All the natives were little more than ants in their eyes—the lives of mortals were insignificant!
Even a Martial Saint-level expert was inconsequential in the eyes of any Dao Foundation or Foundation Establishment expert, unable to stir up any waves.
As for hoping they’d both lose and reaping the benefits? That was wishful thinking.
A mere ant looking at two elephants, hoping to exploit their conflict and trap both—was that even possible?
A single breath from the elephants, and the ant would be dead.
In the void, Qingxuan Daoist Monarch’s expression remained indifferent.
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"A mere Lu Changsheng dares to act so audaciously?"
"We don’t even need Qingxuan Daoist Monarch to act; we alone can slay you!"
As they shouted, their figures flickered, instantly appearing before Lu Changsheng and his companions.
The duo immediately activated their Magical Treasures.
One of them wielded a Great Seal, which grew to hundreds, even thousands of meters high against the wind, looming in the void and emitting a terrifying aura.
The other unleashed Flying Swords.
Not just one sword, but an entire dense formation—dozens, even hundreds of swords forming a Sword Array.
The Sword Array blanketed the skies, radiating sharp, piercing energy.
The inherent might of these Magical Treasures was already fearsome, and amplified within the Secret Realm, their power reached a cataclysmic level.
Witnessing this scene, the Martial Saints, Martial Venerables, and disciples of the Taichang Sacred Land were all utterly stunned, their hearts quaking!
"What kind of technique is this?"
"Such an overwhelming force—it’s terrifying, like the heavens are collapsing and the earth is shattering."
"How powerful are these Outer Heaven Demon Gods exactly?"
"With such methods, even the aftershocks could easily obliterate the entire Taichang Sacred Land."
"Who could possibly resist such Demon Gods?"
For a moment, many from the Taichang Sacred Land were filled with despair.
Including the Taichang Martial Saint.
Just moments ago, he still entertained thoughts of sitting back as a fisherman reaping the benefits.
But seeing the methods of these Outer Heaven Demon Gods now, he was utterly despondent.
The disparity was manifest—like that between an ant and an elephant.
As the two Foundation Establishment Daoist Monarchs struck, Xia Chengfeng and Zhao Yujian’s expressions darkened slightly. Sharing a glance, they were clearly evaluating the situation.
Soon enough, the two reached a decision.
This trip to the Secret Realm had always been a gamble.
Besides, they needed the Law Divine Stone more than Lu Changsheng!
Even if they managed to seize this Law Divine Stone, it would ultimately be allocated to them anyway.
With that in mind, they hesitated no longer.
It was just a battle to the death, after all.
Moreover, they were all top-tier Dao Foundation cultivators—could they truly be afraid of Qingxuan Daoist Monarch?
In the next moment, the domains of the two descended, directly enveloping the two Foundation Establishment Daoist Monarchs.
"Hmph, your opponents are us!"
"Did you really think we’re just here for show?"
Xia Chengfeng and Zhao Yujian simultaneously unleashed four Laws.
The four beams of radiance flickered continuously.
Faintly, traces of Divine Arts accompanied the display.
The collision of Divine Arts and Magical Treasures unleashed earth-shattering power.
The void seemed to crack apart under the force of the clashes.
The terrifying aftermath swept outward in waves, spreading over vast distances with an apocalyptic aura.
Every member of the Taichang Sacred Land trembled uncontrollably.