Top-Class Comprehension: Start with Basic Fist Techniques

Occupied a mountain peak.

Surrounding the mountain peak were several invisible arrays designed to support the super long distance transmission array.

"The super long distance transmission array requires an immense amount of spiritual power."

"Activating it is extremely difficult. The spirit stones required for its use must be provided by your sect."

True Master Yunlai spoke up.

"Naturally, our Ancient Domain Heavenly Sect has been well prepared for this."

It was Elder Lu Tong who replied.

Lu Tong took out several spirit stones, each radiating astonishing spiritual power.

Then he embedded the spirit stones into the super long distance transmission array.

Hundreds of spirit stones were embedded one by one.

These spirit stones were incredibly precious within the Ancient Domain.

Even the Immortal Sects found it challenging to procure them, let alone Martial Arts Great Sects.

Evidently, it was the Ancient Domain Heavenly Sect's painstaking accumulation over countless years that had finally yielded these hundred spirit stones.

Now, they were all sacrificed in one go to support Lu Changsheng in activating the super long distance transmission array.

Otherwise, even if someone could persuade the Haoxian Sect to permit its activation, they wouldn't have enough spirit stones to make it happen.

"Alright, Junior Brother Changsheng, step onto it."

Lu Changsheng nodded slightly and stepped into the array.

"Junior Brother Changsheng, the Holy Land is different from the Ancient Domain. In the Holy Land, you must preserve your life!"

"We await your safe return."

Lu Changsheng said nothing, merely clasping his hands respectfully toward Lu Tong.

"Buzz."

Suddenly, the super long distance transmission array activated.

A force of terrifying confinement instantly bound Lu Changsheng.

This power of imprisonment was not strong; Lu Changsheng could break free at any moment.

But he chose not to resist.

He allowed the power of imprisonment to completely bind his body.

"Flash."

In the next instant, Lu Changsheng's figure disappeared without a trace.

The super long distance transmission array had been successfully activated.

Looking at the now-empty array, Lu Tong sighed deeply and said, "The Holy Land… Will Lu Changsheng truly return safely? Once, even a Divine Power Realm elder of our Ancient Domain Heavenly Sect ventured to the Holy Land and never returned…"

True Master Yunlai remained silent.

The Holy Land—a place sought after yet feared by countless aspirants.

Whether or not Lu Changsheng would return safely depended entirely on his own fate.

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The Holy Land, Heavenly Saint City, Hao Immortal Pavilion.

True Master Cui Xuan was seated cross-legged in the forbidden ground of the rear courtyard.

"Buzz."

Suddenly, waves of energy rippled through the great array, radiating distant light.

True Master Cui Xuan's heart stirred, and he abruptly opened his eyes.

"Someone has arrived at the great array…"

As Cui Xuan's voice fell, a young figure appeared within the array.

"Flash."

Lu Changsheng opened his eyes, his gaze instantly colliding with that of True Master Cui Xuan.

"Hmm?"

"A martial artist, and a Dao Foundation martial artist at that?"

"Which sect in the Ancient Domain are you from?"

True Master Cui Xuan questioned.

Lu Changsheng recognized that the one guarding the array on the other side must be Cui Xuan, a True Master of the Haoxian Sect.

It appeared that this elderly man before him was indeed True Master Cui Xuan.

Thus, Lu Changsheng respectfully clasped his hands and replied, "Junior Lu Changsheng of the Ancient Domain Heavenly Sect."

"The Ancient Domain Heavenly Sect?"

"A Dao Foundation martial artist? Why would the Heavenly Sect of the Ancient Domain send you to the Holy Land?"

"Activating a super long distance transmission array is no small expense. Sending a Dao Foundation martial artist—it's simply a waste…"

True Master Cui Xuan frowned slightly.

However, Lu Changsheng was not a disciple of the Haoxian Sect, so Cui Xuan merely remarked on it without pursuing the matter further.

"Forget it. No matter the reason, since the Ancient Domain Heavenly Sect sent you to the Holy Land, there must be an explanation."

"This is Heavenly Saint City's Hao Immortal Pavilion, the Haoxian Sect's only foothold in the Holy Land."

"If you wish to return to the Ancient Domain someday, you'll have to use the transmission array at Hao Immortal Pavilion. But remember, you'll need to gather enough spirit stones to activate the array on your own. The cost for a super long distance transmission array is exorbitant!"

"Hao Immortal Pavilion can grant you a stay of one month. After that, you must relocate. Hao Immortal Pavilion doesn't wish to invite any trouble or complications."

True Master Cui Xuan laid out the rules of Hao Immortal Pavilion.

Lu Changsheng nodded.

Indeed, True Master Yunlai had previously mentioned these matters, and Lu Changsheng was already aware.

"By the way, is the super long distance transmission array at Hao Immortal Pavilion always safe? Hasn't anyone tried to destroy it? Or hasn't anyone wanted to travel to the Ancient Domain?"

Lu Changsheng couldn't help but ask.

This Hao Immortal Pavilion was simply a shop selling magic artifacts and treasures.

Its strength wasn't particularly impressive.

The news of the super long distance transmission array here surely couldn't have been kept secret.

Wouldn't powerful forces or individuals covet the Ancient Domain?

True Master Cui Xuan shook his head, speaking coldly, "You understand too little about the Holy Land. The Holy Land is a sacred place for cultivation. Its wealth surpasses all imagination."

"Someone who feasts on rare delicacies every day would hardly desire bitter, inedible wild herbs."

Lu Changsheng understood now.

The Ancient Domain was too impoverished, unworthy of attention from those in the Holy Land.

It was truly an unexpected revelation.

The Ancient Domain—a vast territory—was regarded as a negligible existence.

"Thank you, True Master Cui Xuan."

Lu Changsheng expressed his gratitude respectfully and then turned to leave.

Before long, Lu Changsheng arrived at the front courtyard of Hao Immortal Pavilion.

He observed several customers and clerks within Hao Immortal Pavilion.

They were busy selling various magic artifacts and treasures.

The business wasn't booming, but it wasn't lackluster either.

After all, the Haoxian Sect belonged to the great immortal sects, and crafting magic artifacts and treasures was one of its specialties.

Having a foothold in the Holy Land was entirely common.

If it had been a Martial Arts Sect, they wouldn't have possessed such capabilities.

Lu Changsheng wasn't in a rush and instead ventured out into Heavenly Saint City, wandering and gathering information.

For over ten straight days, he carried on like this.

During these ten days, Lu Changsheng had mostly learned the ins and outs of Heavenly Saint City.

Heavenly Saint City housed numerous sects.

There were Martial Arts Sects, Immortal Path sects, as well as powerful families and commerce factions.

Joining a sect would undoubtedly be the best route.

After all, sects controlled vast quantities of Heavenly Spirit Water.

Unfortunately, the Martial Arts Sects here only recruited disciples below the Divine Treasure Realm.

Once one achieved the Divine Treasure Realm, the Martial Arts Sects of Heavenly Saint City would no longer accept them as disciples.

For Lu Changsheng, the pathway to joining a sect was virtually blocked.

What remained were options such as families or commerce factions.

Joining a family, as a loose cultivator, could take countless years before earning Blessed Heavenly Spirit Water.

Commerce factions were an alternative.

But working for someone else could likewise consume numerous years before obtaining even a single drop of Heavenly Spirit Water.

The Heavenly Spirit Water Lu Changsheng required amounted to far more than just one or two drops.

"Heavenly Spirit Water is considered one of the most precious resources in the Holy Land."

"It can be purchased, but the cost is so high that, under ordinary circumstances, one might have to serve a commerce faction or family for over a century before acquiring even a drop or two of Heavenly Spirit Water."

"There's still one possibility left: to seize it…"

Lu Changsheng considered the notion of "robbery."

However, Heavenly Saint City was teeming with powerful figures.

Divine Power Realm masters and True Masters of the Golden Core stage were beyond count.

To seize it?

Lu Changsheng might be killed outright before he could even make a move.

Though Lu Changsheng stood out among Dao Foundation practitioners.

He still didn't stand a chance against Divine Power Realm masters or Golden Core True Masters.

Lu Changsheng was not foolish enough to believe he could contend with such mighty individuals.

"Wait, there might be another way to quickly obtain Heavenly Spirit Water."

Lu Changsheng weighed his options.

During these last few days in Heavenly Saint City, he had discovered a unique venue known as the Battlefield.

As the name suggests, this was a place for combat.

Both martial artists and immortal cultivators were allowed to register for battles, earning generous rewards for victories.

The catch was that failure meant death.

The mortality rate at the Battlefield was astonishingly high, but with a bit of luck, Lu Changsheng might accumulate enough Heavenly Spirit Water after just a few fights.

Although engaging in life-and-death duels for the entertainment of spectators might seem humiliating.

Lu Changsheng didn't care.

As long as it earned him Heavenly Spirit Water, anything was worth it!

As for the danger?

Perhaps it existed, but among fighters at the Dao Foundation and Foundation Establishment levels, Lu Changsheng was confident.

Who could possibly stand against him?

Thus, Lu Changsheng bid farewell to True Master Cui Xuan.

"You're leaving? Have you decided where to go?"

True Master Cui Xuan asked.

"I plan to try my luck at the Battlefield."

"The Battlefield?"

True Master Cui Xuan's eyes flickered with a trace of surprise.

"The Battlefield…"

"Once you enter the Battlefield, the odds are nearly nine deaths for every life—you're certainly brave."

"The Battlefield's reputation is reliable, reportedly backed by Martial Saints and True Monarchs. If you win your battles there, you won't have to worry about receiving your rewards."

"But remember, while it's fine to participate in the Battlefield, you must never become obsessed with it. Otherwise, even peak Divine Power Realm masters risk perishing there."

True Master Cui Xuan warned him.

"Thank you, True Master Cui Xuan. Farewell."

Lu Changsheng promptly rose and left Hao Immortal Pavilion, heading straight for the Battlefield.