The entire great hall plunged into a death-like stillness.
The expressions of the elders froze, and they exchanged glances, bewildered.
Everyone was utterly shocked!
Lu Changsheng had actually ascended to the realm of Martial Saint?
This was simply unimaginable!
"Lu... Lu Zun, you just mentioned preparing the Martial Saint Banquet. Have you truly forged the Sacred Body and ascended to Martial Saint?"
Elder Lu Tong’s voice quivered.
Even though he was a dignified martial artist in the Divine Power Realm,
at this moment, he could not restrain his overwhelming excitement.
Excited to the point of losing composure.
For thousands of years, the Ancient Domain had not produced a single Martial Saint.
In fact, this was not due to the environment of the Ancient Domain.
Once one reaches the Divine Power Realm, many martial artists can utilize the Super Long Distance Transmission Array to travel to the Holy Land and continue their cultivation in martial arts.
Yet still, none had succeeded in forging the Sacred Body and becoming a Martial Saint.
But now, Lu Changsheng had achieved it.
He was undoubtedly the first person in thousands of years within the Ancient Domain!
Lu Changsheng said nothing but instead released a faint trace of the Chaos Sacred Body’s aura.
The shadow of the Chaos Sacred Body instantly materialized behind Lu Changsheng.
Though it was just a mere thread of aura, it suffocated the many elders present.
It was as if a towering mountain was pressing down upon them.
This was undoubtedly the Sacred Body!
"Lu Zun... no, Lu Saint, how should your Martial Saint Banquet be held? Whom should we invite?"
Lu Changsheng thought for a moment.
The Li family and the Deep Space Chamber of Commerce must be invited.
As well as the Martial Saint forces in Heavenly Saint City and Sky Light City, even if there’s no connection, they should still be invited.
After all, the true purpose of the Martial Saint Banquet is to "make an impression."
The Heavenly Sect in the Holy Land must establish its presence, ensuring all major factions know that it has become a Martial Saint-level power!
Lu Changsheng and Elder Lu Tong discussed briefly, and Elder Lu Tong indicated his understanding and went to make arrangements.
Once the two had settled the matter, the Martial Saint Banquet was scheduled for one month later. Tʜe source of this ᴄontent ɪs NoveI~Fire.net
This month would give the Heavenly Sect in the Holy Land enough time to prepare adequately.
Lu Changsheng would not involve himself in such trivial tasks.
After some thought, he rose and made his way to the Li family.
Li Guang spotted Lu Changsheng.
With just one look, Li Guang sensed something different.
However, Li Guang’s cultivation level was too low to realize that Lu Changsheng had ascended to Martial Saint.
He simply felt that Lu Changsheng’s aura had undergone a significant transformation.
"Brother Lu, you’ve..."
Li Guang asked in confusion.
At that moment, Li Chengwu’s gaze abruptly sharpened, and his heart trembled.
"Lu Zun... no, it should now be Lu Saint, correct? Have you ascended to Martial Saint?"
Li Chengwu, being a top-tier Divine Power martial artist,
immediately noticed the change in Lu Changsheng.
Lu Changsheng nodded and said: "I was fortunate to forge the Sacred Body and ascend to Martial Saint just recently. Thus, I wish to consult the Patriarch regarding some of the subsequent cultivation matters related to Martial Saint."
Upon hearing Lu Changsheng’s personal confirmation, Li Chengwu and Li Guang exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with shock.
Lu Changsheng had ascended to Martial Saint quietly and without warning?
Though they knew Lu Changsheng’s breakthrough to Martial Saint was inevitable—
a matter of sooner or later—
this sudden elevation still surprised them.
Before his ascension, as a Martial Venerable, Lu Changsheng’s power could already rival that of an ordinary Martial Saint.
Now that he had become a Martial Saint, how terrifying must his true strength be?
"Lu... Lu Saint, the Patriarch requests your presence."
Li Chengwu suddenly heard Li Zhenggang’s voice in his ear.
Thus, Li Chengwu led Lu Changsheng to Li Zhenggang’s sealed chamber.
Li Zhenggang’s eyes flashed with a hint of bewilderment.
Yet, he was not overly astonished.
He understood well that Lu Changsheng’s ascension to Martial Saint was a natural progression.
"Friend Lu, congratulations on attaining Martial Saint. From now on, you shall enjoy three thousand years of carefree existence!"
A lifespan of three thousand years was considered a state of long-lasting tranquility.
Of course, longevity is not forever.
Three thousand years may seem lengthy,
but no one ever complains about a lifespan being too long.
The martial path still demands relentless pursuit.
Lu Changsheng addressed Li Zhenggang as "Friend."
This change in form of address subtly reflected the transformation in their statuses.
Now, Lu Changsheng and Li Zhenggang were equals in identity and standing.
In fact, Lu Changsheng’s strength vastly surpassed Li Zhenggang’s.
"Friend Lu, have you come to inquire about the subsequent cultivation path of the Martial Saint?"
"Indeed, I seek Friend Li’s guidance!"
Lu Changsheng did not allow his achievement to make him arrogant.
The Martial Saint realm is far from the end of the martial path.
Li Zhenggang looked at Lu Changsheng with a complex expression.
Within his gaze, there was even a trace of envy.
He truly envied Lu Changsheng.
For he still had the opportunity to continue chasing the martial path.
Meanwhile, Li Zhenggang was plagued by injuries, long having lost his zeal for advancement.
Moreover, he knew that the Martial Saint was his limit, and he could not progress any further.
But Lu Changsheng still harbored hope,
his future boundless!
Li Zhenggang nodded, his expression solemn, and spoke word by word: "Friend Lu should know that the Martial Saint realm consists of three stages: Human Saint, Earth Saint, and Heavenly Saint."
"Forging the Sacred Body marks one as a Human Saint."
"And for a Human Saint to progress in martial cultivation, the key lies in the ’human.’"
"Martial arts are fundamentally the path of mortals. Emerging from the common crowd, we seek to understand the way of all beings. By integrating the power of all beings into the Sacred Body, one can refine the Sacred Body further, thus one day allowing it to undergo another transformation and achieve Earth Saint status."
Lu Changsheng furrowed his brows and asked again: "What is the power of all beings?"