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Chapter 3883 The Power of the Creation Treasure

Three years later.

A heavenly tribulation has occurred.

The dark, ominous clouds seemed capable of covering the entire Cangwu Mountain Range; such a terrifying aura even made a Celestial Emperor tremble.

"A demigod tribulation?"

Duan Changsheng looked up at the void, his expression showing some surprise and uncertainty.

Not only him, but all the other immortal demon gods also had solemn expressions.

Faced with such a heavenly calamity, they all felt a strong sense of threat.

With their current cultivation level, they would never have this feeling unless it was a tribulation at the half-saint level.

soon.

Many immortal demons then turned their attention to a certain place in the Cangwu Mountains.

There.

It is the main place where heavenly tribulations converge.

Although few cultivators within the Seven Profound Dao Sect truly knew of Lu Changge's existence, many Immortal Demon Gods had heard of him.

"The Pill Tribulation has appeared; it seems that the alchemist has reached the final stage!"

Duan Changsheng's eyes held a subtle expression.

He was naturally aware of the effects of the Heavenly Transcending Mystic Pill.

The appearance of the Pill Tribulation now signifies that Lu Changge's pill refining has reached its final stage.

Once the elixir has passed the tribulation, it will be truly complete.

that time.

He himself should be able to obtain a Heaven-Crossing Mystic Pill.

It's impossible for Duan Changsheng to say he doesn't care about such treasures that can help cultivators overcome the five signs of decay.

the other side.

Inside a celestial abode.

Lu Changge gazed at the tribulation clouds that had condensed in the void, his expression solemn, yet a hint of excitement flickered in his eyes.

"The Tribulation of Pills has appeared. Now we'll see how many Heaven-Crossing Profound Pills will successfully overcome the tribulation!"

In his line of sight, five elixirs appeared in mid-air.

This is the Heaven-Crossing Mystic Pill that Lu Changge has refined over the years.

The fact that five pills were produced in one go was beyond his expectations.

But Lu Changge knew even better that making five pills did not mean he could ultimately succeed in making five more, since he wasn't very confident about the final pill tribulation.

soon.

The elixir tribulation then descended.

That kind of fierce heavenly tribulation is many times more terrifying than the tribulation of an immortal emperor.

Not only the Seven Profound Dao Sect, but also cultivators from most of Taiyuan Prefecture noticed this fluctuation and turned their attention toward the Cangwu Mountains.

"Is this the Pill Tribulation?"

"This kind of alchemical aura is at least at the half-saint level. When did the Seven Profound Dao Sect gain an eighth-order alchemy grandmaster?"

Many Immortal Emperors and even reclusive powerhouses were shocked when they witnessed this scene.

Eighth-order Grandmaster of Alchemy!

That is even rarer than a demigod.

No one expected that the Seven Profound Dao Sect could hide an eighth-level Grandmaster.

now.

Some ancient beings even had subtle expressions in their eyes as they looked at the elixir that could help them transcend tribulations.

"Crossing Heaven Mystic Pill!"

"The Seven Profound Dao Sect is actually refining the Heaven-Crossing Profound Pill—"

"It is said that old man Lu Changge has been collecting rare and precious materials for many years, intending to refine the Heaven-Crossing Profound Pill. Could it be that this heavenly tribulation is related to him?"

Within a celestial city, an old man resting under a tree suddenly opened his eyes. His previously cloudy gaze instantly sharpened as he looked toward the Seven Profound Dao Sect, a hint of shock appearing on his deeply lined face.

Such scenes occurred in various parts of Taiyuan Prefecture.

Some were ordinary old men, some were dressed as Confucian scholars, and some were celestial officials from ordinary celestial dynasties. At this moment, they all looked in the direction of the Seven Profound Dao Sect.

……

now.

In the Cangwu Mountains.

The pills continued to fall.

Bolts of lightning struck down, seemingly intent on destroying all five elixirs.

Faced with such power, even the elixir trembled violently.

In no time, one of the Heaven-Crossing Mystic Pills could not withstand the power of the pill tribulation and turned into dust in full view of everyone, completely dissipating.

One failed!

Lu Changge felt a slight twitch in his heart, but his outward expression remained calm.

But not long after, the second Heaven-Crossing Mystic Pill was also destroyed.

See here.

Lu Changge's expression was starting to falter.

After all, there are only five Heavenly Transcending Pills in total, and two have already failed. Whether the remaining three can survive the Heavenly Tribulation is still unknown.

As time passed, the alchemical tribulation gradually came to an end.

Just now.

Another Heaven-Crossing Mystic Pill shattered.

Upon seeing this, Lu Changge's fists clenched involuntarily.

Fortunately.

The subsequent tribulation was fraught with danger but ultimately ended without incident.

When the final heavenly tribulation descended, both Heaven-Crossing Mystic Pills remained intact.

Seeing this, Lu Changge breathed a sigh of relief, and then reached out to put away the two elixirs.

Before he could make a move, he saw the void tremble, and an old man in gray robes walked through the void, his right hand's five fingers covering the sun, moon, and universe, directly grabbing at the two Heaven-Crossing Mystic Pills.

"Qin Changnian, how dare you!!"

Upon seeing this, Lu Changge was immediately filled with shock and anger. He immediately unleashed a palm strike, attempting to repel the old man. However, the old man simply flicked his sleeve, and a powerful gust of wind shattered layers of void, completely disintegrating the force of the attack.

The unstoppable force of the Great Dao's gale swept over, causing Lu Changge's expression to change again, and he could only take action to defend himself once more.

But in that short delay, the old man in gray had already managed to pocket the two Heaven-Crossing Mystic Pills.

however--

Just as he was about to succeed, a calm voice came from behind.

"This is the Cangwu Mountains, it is not your place to act so presumptuously!"

The voice just fell.

Before the old man could speak, a soul-stirring bell tolled into his consciousness.

The other person's previously calm expression suddenly changed, and horror appeared in his cloudy eyes. The old man wanted to speak, but when he opened his mouth, he couldn't make a sound at all.

next interest.

The old man in gray exploded, and blood mist scattered everywhere.

When the illusory image of the Great Dao fell, the world suddenly fell silent.

Whether it was Lu Changge or those ancient beings who wanted to secretly seize it, they were all stunned on the spot, their eyes fixed on the purple-clad figure that had appeared in the void, their eyes filled with terror.

Qin Changnian is dead!

So easily wiped out on the spot!

From beginning to end, they could not discern much of a change in the situation. It was as if they heard a deafening ancient bell tolling, and time seemed to stand still for a moment. By the time they came to their senses, Qin Changnian had already perished on the spot.

An endless chill surged from the depths of the hearts of the many ancient beings, making them dare not linger in the shadows any longer and instantly turn and flee.

What kind of Heaven-Crossing Mystic Pill is this!

What an unparalleled opportunity!

At this moment, they put all of that behind them.

joke.

Even Qin Changnian is dead, let alone them.

After all, although that person had no reputation in Taiyuan Prefecture, that was only in the eyes of ordinary cultivators.

As fellow reclusive semi-saints, they naturally knew each other.

Among the many reclusive half-saints in Taiyuan Prefecture, the opponent's strength is almost top-tier.

No one could confidently say that they were stronger than Qin Changnian.

But now.

Even someone as strong as Qin Changnian was instantly killed on the spot.

If they were to take action, the outcome wouldn't be much better.

While the Heavenly Elixir is important, it is not as important as one's own life.

Upon reaching the semi-saint realm and gaining immortality, they naturally cherish their lives even more.

Moreover.

The purpose of seizing the Heavenly Transcending Mystic Pill was to overcome one of the Five Signs of Decay in Heaven and Man, so that he could live more comfortably.

If you're going to die, what's the point of having the Heavenly Mystic Pill?

The departure of the other demigods did not escape Shen Changqing's notice, but he did not intervene.

He had already used the power of the Boundary-Stabilizing Bell to kill Qin Changnian this time.

have to say.

The magical treasures created by nature are indeed powerful.

With just a slight activation of the power of these supreme treasures, a fourth-stage half-saint was instantly killed.

The latter had no room for resistance whatsoever.

Shen Changqing was confident that if he went all out, he could capture all the half-saints with the power of the Creation Treasure.

But if that were the case, the existence of the boundary clock would likely be exposed.

unless.

If Shen Changqing was able to silence all the cultivators, that's another story.

To kill Qin Changnian, he only used a small amount of the power of the Creation Treasure; he didn't even truly reveal the treasure's true form.

The fall of a fourth-level half-saint was, in Shen Changqing's view, enough to shock everything.

Then.

Shen Changqing reached out and summoned two Heaven-Crossing Profound Pills into his hand. Then, he took another step and landed in front of Lu Changge in an instant.

"Fellow Daoist Qi Xuan!"

Lu Changge took a deep breath, and his gaze toward Shen Changqing had unconsciously become more and more awe-inspiring.

If the opponent's strength was formidable when he defeated Wu Jue, then his ability to instantly kill Qin Changnian in a single encounter truly demonstrates his unfathomable depth.

As a reclusive half-saint of Taiyuan Prefecture, how could Lu Changge not know Qin Changnian's strength?

Despite his unassuming demeanor, he is actually an ancient semi-saint who has lived since the beginning of time.

In terms of strength and foundation, they are far beyond what ordinary half-saints can compare to.

After their previous exchange, Lu Changge had already realized the gap between himself and Qin Changnian.

Even if he used all his resources, he could never be his match.

Even someone as powerful as Qin Changnian couldn't last a single round against Shen Changqing. How could Lu Changge not feel awe at the strength of this Seven Mysterious Dao Lord?

at this time.

Shen Changqing flipped his hand, and two Heaven-Crossing Mystic Pills appeared.

Lu Changge's gaze also fell on the elixir.

But the next breath.

His brows were furrowed.

There were two Heaven-Crossing Mystic Pills. One was naturally formed with Daoist principles and perfectly balanced, while the other had chaotic Daoist principles, covered with numerous dense cracks, and still retained the aura of lightning tribulation.

"I never expected that only one would succeed in the end!"

Lu Changge exhaled a breath of stale air, his face full of resentment.

Although both Heavenly Transcending Mystic Pills survived the pill tribulation, one of them clearly could not withstand the power of the tribulation. Although it was not completely destroyed, it was incomplete.

Such a flawed elixir has very little effect left.

At least.

It is utterly impossible for one to survive the five signs of decay of a celestial being.

Realizing this, Lu Changge was immediately in a dilemma.

According to the original agreement, the Heavenly Transcending Pills should be divided equally between the two, but now that one pill is good and the other is damaged, how to divide them has become a problem.

"Fellow Daoist Qi Xuan..."

Lu Changge hesitated, unsure of how to begin.

Shen Changqing said, "According to the original agreement, the elixir was to be divided equally between you and me, but now there is only one complete elixir and one incomplete one. No matter how it is divided, someone will always be at a disadvantage."

Therefore, I have a compromise.

That means this intact Heaven-Crossing Mystic Pill belongs to you, fellow Daoist.

However, as compensation, you must remain in the Seven Profound Dao Sect for a million years. What do you think?

Without waiting for Lu Changge's reply, Shen Changqing smiled faintly again.

"certainly--"

"If you are unwilling, then this incomplete elixir will belong to you."

However, I believe this is not the outcome you desired!

These words.

This immediately brought a bitter smile to Lu Changge's face.

It seemed that he was presented with two paths, but Lu Changge knew clearly that from beginning to end, he only had one choice.

"This humble Taoist is willing to stay!"

"Very well, Fellow Daoist Lu is so generous. Then this Heaven-Crossing Profound Pill shall belong to Fellow Daoist Lu!"

Shen Changqing smiled with satisfaction, not surprised by Lu Changge's choice. He then handed the complete Heaven-Crossing Profound Pill to Lu Changge, keeping the incomplete one for himself.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Qi Xuan."

Lu Changge took a deep breath, solemnly put away the Heaven-Crossing Profound Pill, and then his expression turned serious.

"For the next million years, I will remain in your sect. If there is anything you need me for, please feel free to ask."

"Since I have already agreed, there is absolutely no way I can go back on my word!"

"Fellow Daoist has just finished refining pills, please rest for a while. I will need your help later."

Shen Changqing didn't immediately give the other party any instructions. He simply said one sentence and then turned to leave.

Watching Shen Changqing's departing figure, Lu Changge gave another bitter smile.

This time...

He was essentially trapped within the Seven Mysteries Dao Sect.

But there was no other way. For Lu Changge, exchanging a million years for a Heaven-Crossing Mystic Pill was a sure-fire deal.

His time was running out. This attempt to refine the pill had failed, and he didn't have enough time to start over and find the materials to refine the Heaven-Crossing Mystic Pill again.

The most important thing.

That means Lu Changge wasn't confident that he could guarantee he would succeed in refining the Heaven-Crossing Profound Pill next time.

Instead of gambling on uncertain probabilities, it's better to seize the opportunities that exist.

With this Heaven-Crossing Mystic Pill in hand, I don't need to worry about the next Five Signs of Decay of Heaven and Man.

As for a million years, although it is not a short time, it is not too long for a half-saint who has lived for a long time.

"That's good. The emergence of the Heavenly Transcending Profound Pill has attracted attention from all sides. Countless half-saints outside the Seven Profound Dao Sect are secretly watching it."

Staying here at least guarantees our safety!

As these thoughts crossed Lu Changge's mind, his heart calmed down completely.

With the emergence of the Heavenly Transcending Mystic Pill, many powerful figures secretly coveted it.

Lu Changge was well aware of the allure of such elixirs to those ancient semi-saints.

Even if one doesn't need it personally, obtaining this Heaven-Crossing Profound Pill can still yield numerous cultivation resources, thereby enhancing one's strength.

Don't you see?

Even ancient demigods like Qin Changnian couldn't sit still because of this.

In fact.

Lu Changge knew very well that the Heaven-Crossing Mystic Pill he had refined would be insufficient to help an ancient half-saint like Qin Changnian overcome the Five Signs of Decay of Heaven and Man.

Even so, the other party still made a move. In the end, Qin Changnian was coveting the benefits behind the Heavenly Transcending Profound Pill.

With the Seven Mysterious Dao Lord currently overseeing this place, the other half-saints dare not act rashly.

But if he leaves the Seven Mysteries Dao Sect, things will be different.

at this point.

How could Lu Changge not understand? (End of Chapter)