Lu Changsheng pondered silently.
He hadn’t expected the Ancient Domain Heavenly Sect to impose such strict restrictions on Divine Power Realm magic techniques.
Upon reflection, it was understandable.
Whether it was the Divine Treasure or the Dao Foundation,
neither could truly influence the foundational structure of a great martial sect.
But the Divine Power Realm was different.
Once someone attained the Divine Power Realm, they could establish their own sect and lineage, and perhaps even forcefully "forge" a great martial sect.
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The manuals for the Divine Power Realm naturally became top-secret and wouldn’t be disclosed easily.
However, Lu Changsheng didn’t feel disappointed.
He was, after all, already a martial artist of the Ancient Domain Heavenly Sect.
Now, he was merely returning from the third level of the Ancient Domain to the sect’s headquarters.
"Indeed, it’s time to leave the third level of the Ancient Domain and return to the sect’s headquarters,"
Lu Changsheng muttered to himself, then turned and strode out of the Divine Skill Hall.
"I have already reached the pinnacle of the Dao Foundation. The third level of the Ancient Domain no longer holds any real value for me."
Lu Changsheng murmured to himself in a low voice.
The third level of the Ancient Domain would no longer provide Lu Changsheng with any opportunities for advancement.
With that realization, the desire to leave had firmly sprouted in his heart.
Still, before departing, Lu Changsheng made a quick visit to the Trading Hall and sought out Zhao Yuanshan.
Zhao Yuanshan greeted him enthusiastically.
A faint look of expectation flickered in Zhao Yuanshan’s eyes.
Evidently, some recent rumors about Lu Changsheng had left Zhao Yuanshan feeling exhilarated.
Lu Changsheng immediately understood what Zhao Yuanshan was anticipating.
"Brother Zhao, I hate to disappoint you,"
"Although I did manage to obtain some Law Divine Stones in the Secret Realm and the Heavenly Luo Mountain Range, I need them for my own cultivation. Therefore, I don’t have any spare stones to give you."
Lu Changsheng stated plainly and directly.
Zhao Yuanshan’s expression froze.
His disappointment was unmistakable.
The bigger the hope, the deeper the letdown.
From the information Zhao Yuanshan had gathered, Lu Changsheng had "blocked the entrance" at the Heavenly Luo Mountain Range, forcing several top-tier Dao Foundations and Foundation Establishment Daoist Monarchs to hand over their space treasures, thoroughly stripping them of their resources.
By all accounts, Lu Changsheng should have acquired a substantial number of Law Divine Stones.
But now, it seemed that the quantity of Law Divine Stones Lu Changsheng had obtained wasn’t as abundant as Zhao Yuanshan had imagined.
As for the possibility of Lu Changsheng reneging on his initial promise and refusing to give him a Law Divine Stone, Zhao Yuanshan considered it nearly implausible.
Lu Changsheng had no need to act in such a manner.
After all, it had been agreed upon beforehand that only if there were surplus Law Divine Stones, would Lu Changsheng give Zhao Yuanshan one.
Forcing a smile, Zhao Yuanshan responded faintly, "Here are the four drops of Heavenly Demon Essence Blood left here by Xia Chengfeng and Zhao Yujian. They’re all yours."
Lu Changsheng glanced at the four drops of Heavenly Demon Essence Blood.
He did not refuse, and stowed away the Heavenly Demon Essence Blood.
Although Lu Changsheng’s mastery of the laws was already at the pinnacle and he no longer had any personal need for Heavenly Demon Essence Blood,
the essence blood was incredibly precious—a Supreme Treasure for Dao Foundation martial artists to comprehend the laws.
The Heavenly Demon Essence Blood could be traded for countless treasures.
No one would ever find themselves with too much of it.
"I might temporarily return to the Ancient Domain Heavenly Sect headquarters."
Lu Changsheng stated.
Zhao Yuanshan’s eyes reflected his sense of loss.
With Lu Changsheng’s departure, the chances of Zhao Yuanshan obtaining Law Divine Stones would become practically nonexistent.
Moments later, Lu Changsheng turned and left.
Still, he left Zhao Yuanshan with a departing remark: "Zhao Yuanshan, if you truly wish to obtain Law Divine Stones, perhaps you should speak with Xia Chengfeng and Zhao Yujian. This time, each of them acquired four Law Divine Stones."
"Although they also require Law Divine Stones for their cultivation of laws, if you are willing to pay a steep enough price, they might just spare one Law Divine Stone for you..."
Lu Changsheng’s words slowly echoed in Zhao Yuanshan’s ears.
Zhao Yuanshan was momentarily stunned, then quickly he became ecstatic.
Though it was merely a piece of information, it was of paramount importance to him!
What tight-lipped secrecy Xia Chengfeng and Zhao Yujian had maintained.
Not a single hint or trace of word had slipped out.
Who would have guessed they each clandestinely obtained four Law Divine Stones?
It was no wonder the two had hurried back to the Ancient Domain Heavenly Sect’s station ahead of schedule.
Their harvest far exceeded expectations, an absolute bounty.
"Although Xia Chengfeng and Zhao Yujian have four types of laws, at least one or two of their laws must already be advanced in cultivation. They may not even need the Law Divine Stones for those."
"With enough Heavenly Demon Essence Blood corresponding to their progress, their highest-developed laws could reach perfection. At that point, they might have one or two Law Divine Stones left to spare."
"Perhaps, I might end up obtaining more than just one Law Divine Stone..."
Zhao Yuanshan’s eyes sparkled brightly.
Such news was crucial to him.
"Thank you, Brother Lu!"
Zhao Yuanshan bowed deeply in gratitude toward Lu Changsheng’s departing figure.
Immediately after, he began deliberating how to approach Xia Chengfeng and Zhao Yujian for negotiations.
Making enormous concessions was inevitable.
Yet given his current surplus of Heavenly Demon Essence Blood, it was a sacrifice well worth making if it meant obtaining Law Divine Stones!
Lu Changsheng departed the Trading Hall.
In the third level of the Ancient Domain, Lu Changsheng had few acquaintances.
Those he could call true friends? Likely none at all.
At most, there was Zhao Yuanshan—a relationship built merely on mutual benefit.
In truth, Zhao Yuanshan might only qualify as "half" a friend.
By disclosing Zhao Yuanshan about Xia Chengfeng and Zhao Yujian’s haul of Law Divine Stones, Lu Changsheng had already extended an extraordinary favor to him.
"Time to return to the Ancient Domain Heavenly Sect..."
Lu Changsheng felt no attachment to lingering.
With a single step, he soared into the air, traversing the void, vanishing without a trace.
The journey from the third level of the Ancient Domain to the Ancient Domain Heavenly Sect headquarters was long.
When Lu Changsheng had initially traveled from the sect headquarters to the third level, it had taken an entire month.