In the alchemical furnace room, many alchemists stared at each other, watching a group of Golden Core True Masters dismantle the Water and Fire Ruyi Tripod.
This was a semi-finished "True Treasure" belonging to the alchemical furnace room.
Of course, it was the kind that couldn’t be used.
But even if it couldn’t be used, it was still a semi-True Treasure, with the potential to be forged into a True Treasure one day.
Yet now, it was being dismantled right in front of them.
"Alas... was it truly necessary?"
"We, the proud Feixian Sect, inheritors of ten thousand years of legacy and profound foundations—must we truly dismantle the Water and Fire Ruyi Tripod? This was something meticulously crafted long ago by a Nascent Soul predecessor. Even though it didn’t become a True Treasure, it bears the painstaking effort of our ancestor."
"If only the alchemical furnace room had a genuine True Treasure..."
The alchemists all felt deeply regretful.
But the Golden Core True Masters paid them no heed.
Right now, even they were pleading with Lu Changsheng.
And Lu Changsheng only wanted the Innate Five Elements Essence.
Such a precious item couldn’t be found even by mobilizing the full power of the Feixian Sect in a short amount of time.
The only option was to disassemble the treasure.
"The Innate Five Elements Water and the Innate Five Elements Fire."
The Golden Core True Masters placed the Innate Five Elements Essence into porcelain bottles and brought them to the grand hall.
"Brother Lu, please inspect."
A Golden Core True Master handed the porcelain bottle to Lu Changsheng for examination.
Lu Changsheng slightly extended his perception and immediately confirmed that the bottle truly contained the Innate Five Elements Water and the Innate Five Elements Fire.
Moreover, there was a decent quantity.
After all, for a Nascent Soul powerhouse to craft a True Treasure, they’d certainly be generous with the "materials."
"Indeed, it is the Innate Five Elements Essence."
"In that case, I, Brother Lu, will head to the Qifeng Mountain Range and eradicate the Void Demons plaguing the area for the Feixian Sect!"
Lu Changsheng declared decisively.
Having confirmed the Innate Five Elements Essence, he naturally accepted the Feixian Sect’s terms.
"Excellent, Brother Lu, when do you plan to set off?"
The Sect Leader of Feixian Sect asked.
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"I’ll trouble your sect to assign someone to guide the way."
Flying Dragon True Master smiled and said, "No need. This time, I shall personally accompany and support Brother Lu!"
Lu Changsheng nodded slightly.
Whoever went made no difference to him.
And so, the group departed from Feixian Sect, flying toward the Qifeng Mountain Range.
The Qifeng Mountain Range wasn’t far from Feixian Sect.
After several hours of flight, they arrived.
The so-called Qifeng Mountain Range featured many peculiar peaks, towering into the clouds and appearing incredibly majestic.
But this location was desolate.
Additionally, it lacked any valuable Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, so few ventured here.
Even Feixian Sect hadn’t paid much attention to it in the past.
Who could have guessed that beneath this land lay a massive Spirit Stone Mine?
To Feixian Sect, it was an unexpected boon.
"Brother Lu, this is the Qifeng Mountain Range."
"Here you should feel the abundant spiritual energy, thanks to the large Spirit Stone Mine below. However, Void Demons dwell within, making it impossible to harvest for now."
"Brother Lu, we’ll rely on you to display your might next!"
Flying Dragon True Master remarked.
Lu Changsheng nodded slightly.
Without hesitation, he descended toward the Qifeng Mountain Range.
"Sect Leader, can this Lu Changsheng truly clear out the Void Demons of the Qifeng Mountain Range?"
"Exactly—the Void Demons here aren’t simple, and there’s even a Void Demon King!"
"What if he fails too..."
Many Golden Core True Masters were still apprehensive.
Despite the widespread rumors about the events at Void Spirit Mountain.
They hadn’t witnessed it firsthand and harbored doubts about the tales.
One man subduing hundreds of Void Demons?
That seemed too fantastical.
Void Demons were no trivial matter. Let alone devouring hundreds—even dozens attacking at once could overwhelm a top Martial Venerable, killing them without question.
If Void Demons weren’t this terrifying, why would Feixian Sect offer such an enormous price to hire Lu Changsheng to clear the Void Demons of the Qifeng Mountain Range?
"Whether Lu Changsheng can clear the Void Demons doesn’t matter. Does it affect us negatively?"
"If he succeeds, we give him the Innate Five Elements Essence. If he fails, we owe nothing and can consider other options."
Flying Dragon True Master’s words made the other Golden Core True Masters nod in agreement.
Feixian Sect wouldn’t face any losses.
Of course, they still hoped Lu Changsheng could succeed.
Success meant Feixian Sect would gain access to a massive Spirit Stone Mine.
The benefits for all of them would be immense.
Lu Changsheng descended deep into the forest.
Having previously visited Void Spirit Mountain, he wasn’t unfamiliar with Void Demons.
Within the Qifeng Mountain Range, Lu Changsheng indeed detected the presence of Void Demons.
The aura here wasn’t as intense as Void Spirit Mountain.
However, some of the emanations weren’t any weaker.
"Indeed, there are Void Demons—and quite a few."
"At Void Spirit Mountain, I was suppressed by its unique environment, unable to use my perception freely."
"But here in Qifeng Mountain Range, there’s no such suppression, so I can activate my Perception Domain."
Lu Changsheng immediately unleased his Perception Domain.
Instantly, within the area enveloped by his domain, every plant, tree, blade of grass, and even ants became vividly perceptible.
Moreover, he indeed detected Void Demons.
"That direction holds Void Demons, and there’s a significant number of them."
"Furthermore, there’s a particularly strong aura I’ve never felt at Void Spirit Mountain—it must be the Void Demon King?"
A flicker of peculiar light crossed Lu Changsheng’s eyes.
Having sensed the Void Demon King, Lu Changsheng grew even more excited.
Without hesitation, Lu Changsheng accelerated toward the location of his perception.