Top-Class Comprehension: Start with Basic Fist Techniques-Chapter 681 - 233 Lu Changsheng Becomes a Saint Before Everyone, Reverse Slashed the Martial Arts Saint!_4
At this moment, everyone truly believed that the Black Light Martial Saint was indeed dead.
And as for the Black Light Chamber of Commerce, it was utterly finished.
"The Black Light Chamber of Commerce is truly done this time."
"Perhaps in Heavenly Light City, there will no longer be the existence of the Black Light Chamber of Commerce."
"Who would’ve thought? A Divine Power Martial Artist could slay the Black Light Martial Saint and devour the Black Light Chamber of Commerce?"
"I heard that Lu Changsheng comes from the Holy Land Sect, just a small sect. Perhaps now is a perfect opportunity..."
Some people’s thoughts became active, already considering the idea of "pledging allegiance" to the Holy Land Sect and to Lu Changsheng.
After all, anyone could see that Lu Changsheng had a boundless future.
A Martial Saint—that was certain!
He might even have the potential to become a Heavenly Saint in the future!
Xiao Cong from the Deep Space Chamber of Commerce brought his men to meet Lu Changsheng.
"We pay respects to Lu Zun! Greetings to Li Martial Saint!"
Xiao Cong respectfully saluted.
"So, it’s really you."
Lu Changsheng was not too surprised upon seeing Xiao Cong.
The Deep Space Chamber of Commerce had proactively offered favors earlier, so Lu already had an inkling—it was likely those black-robed martial artists he encountered in the Yuntu Mountain Range.
Now it seemed, it was indeed them.
"Lu Zun, my name is Xiao Cong, a Divine Power Realm Martial Artist from the Deep Space Chamber of Commerce."
"I never expected Lu Zun to slay a Holy Beast Flood Dragon back then, and now, to reverse-slay a Martial Saint as well—it’s truly unbelievable."
Xiao Cong sighed in admiration.
By now, there was no need to keep the events in the Yuntu Mountain Range a secret anymore.
After all, slaying a Martial Saint was far more shocking than defeating a Holy Beast.
"What? Lu Zun also slew a Holy Beast in the past?"
But for Li Guang, Li Zhenggang, and the others, this was the first time they had heard about Lu’s feat of slaying a Holy Beast.
Looking back now, it was no wonder Lu Changsheng had the confidence to contend with a Martial Saint.
A Holy Beast was no less formidable than a Martial Saint.
Its strength was comparable to that of a Martial Saint.
If Lu Changsheng could slay a Holy Beast, then naturally, he could contend with a Martial Saint.
"Xiao Cong, Brother Lu is aware of the goodwill from your Deep Space Chamber of Commerce."
"What brings you here today?"
Lu Changsheng asked.
"Lu Zun, our Deep Space Chamber of Commerce wishes to purchase some of the Black Light Chamber of Commerce’s shops..."
In fact, it wasn’t just about the shops.
With the fall of the Black Light Chamber of Commerce, distribution became an issue.
The Deep Space Chamber of Commerce wanted a piece of the pie.
Even if it meant paying a certain price, the Deep Space Chamber was willing.
"When it comes to business matters, I’m not knowledgeable. You can discuss it with the people from the Li Chamber of Commerce."
Afterwards, Xiao Cong took his leave.
In the room, only Lu Changsheng, Li Guang, and Li Zhenggang remained.
Li Guang exchanged a glance with Li Zhenggang.
Finally, Li Guang spoke up, "Brother Lu, it was you who brought down the Black Light Chamber of Commerce. It only makes sense for you to be in charge. The Black Light Chamber of Commerce can be merged into the Holy Land Sect. If there’s anything you’re unsure of, or if you need help from the Li Chamber of Commerce, just say the word. Our Li Chamber of Commerce is willing to fully support the Holy Land Sect in taking over the Black Light Chamber of Commerce!"
This was actually a decision made by Li Zhenggang.
Once the Holy Land Sect took over the Black Light Chamber of Commerce, its power was bound to expand dramatically.
It could immediately rival or even surpass the Li Chamber of Commerce.
But the Li Chamber of Commerce wasn’t afraid of such an outcome.
On the contrary, they welcomed it.
In the Holy Land, the concern was never about a force being too small but rather about it becoming too big for its strength to sustain.
If the Li Chamber of Commerce were to add the Black Light Chamber of Commerce to their holdings, their force would become overwhelmingly large.
For a chamber of commerce that only had one ordinary Martial Saint, they couldn’t possibly control such a vast force.
But the Holy Land Sect was different.
For one, the Holy Land Sect’s influence was still small and could only rapidly grow by annexing the Black Light Chamber of Commerce.
Secondly, although Lu Changsheng was not yet a Martial Saint, he already possessed Martial Saint-level combat power, meaning the Holy Land Sect could effectively operate as a Martial Saint-level force.
A Martial Saint-level force holding the Black Light Chamber of Commerce seemed like a perfect fit.
"This..."
Lu Changsheng hesitated for a moment.
For him, who disliked unnecessary trouble, taking over or not taking over the Black Light Chamber of Commerce didn’t make much of a difference.
But Lu Changsheng was no longer an isolated man.
The Holy Land Sect stood behind him!
Moreover, the Holy Land Sect was backed by both the Ancient Domain Heavenly Sect and the North Region Heavenly Sect.
The three Heavenly Sects were united!
And yet, they all depended on the Holy Land Sect.
Without a large commerce structure, sustaining the consumption of three Heavenly Sects would be challenging.
"Alright, then I will not stand on ceremony!"
"However, the Holy Land Sect taking over the Black Light Chamber of Commerce should result in greater collaboration with the Li Chamber of Commerce. If the two chambers work hand in hand, it will undoubtedly lead to better development than before!"
Lu Changsheng said.
"And as for the Deep Space Chamber of Commerce, they too are eager to cooperate with you."
Li Guang said.
Lu Changsheng smiled.
He understood that this was true.
And the Deep Space Chamber of Commerce.
Once the three major chambers joined forces and reached a consensus,
their growth would undoubtedly far outpace any singular development.
Thus, the three of them discussed for a while.
Lu Changsheng immediately sent an Elder back to Heavenly Saint City, bringing a large number of martial artists from the Holy Land Sect to take over the entirety of the Black Light Chamber of Commerce.
The takeover process proceeded smoothly.
Lu Changsheng’s battle had completely crushed the backbone of the Black Light Chamber of Commerce.
With even their Martial Saint slain, who within the Black Light Chamber would dare obstruct the Holy Land Sect?
Thus, the process went without a hitch.
Meanwhile, Lu Changsheng kept a close eye on the Black Light Chamber’s resources.
Or more specifically, he had already issued instructions.
During the inventory of the Black Light Chamber of Commerce, particular focus was placed on finding Innate Five Elements Essences.
Especially the Innate Five Elements Wood and Earth, along with the Void Demon Pearl.
Lu Changsheng was confident that, given the Black Light Chamber’s foundations built over so many years,
they’d surely have accumulated some treasures, right?
So he decided to investigate. Who knew what might turn up?
Lu Changsheng took his place at the headquarters of the Black Light Chamber of Commerce.
Members of the Holy Land Sect trickled in to facilitate the takeover.
With Lu Changsheng presiding over the process, no major incidents occurred.
Time passed by, day after day.
The news of Lu Changsheng’s reverse-slaying of a Martial Saint spread like wildfire.
Like a raging storm, it swept across the lands, reaching all corners of the Holy Land.
Suddenly, the entire Holy Land was in an uproar.
Countless factions were astonished,
unable to believe what they were hearing.
They scrambled to send people to investigate.
Even the Martial Saint Mansion was deeply shaken.
After all, Lu Changsheng was now officially an Inner Mansion Martial Artist of the Martial Saint Mansion.
He had even held the top-ranked Cave Mansion, Number One, for nearly a year.
Some Inner Mansion Martial Artists, driven by ambition, had been gearing up to challenge Lu Changsheng in hopes of seizing the Number One Cave Mansion for themselves.
But as the news spread, the entire Martial Saint Mansion was abuzz.
"Lu Changsheng defeated a Martial Saint in Heavenly Light City in direct combat?"
"That must be a rumor, right? How could it be true?"
"No, it’s absolutely true! Lu Changsheng is still in the Divine Power Realm, but he used three top-tier Infinite Divine Powers to slay the Black Light Martial Saint! That battle was witnessed by countless people; the entire Heavenly Light City was in shock. There’s no mistake."
"My heavens... I had been planning to challenge Lu Changsheng once a year had passed. Now I’m so glad I didn’t! If I’d gone ahead, it would’ve been a complete humiliation!"
"Exactly! Who would’ve thought that Lu Changsheng, a Divine Power Realm Martial Artist, could reverse-slay a Martial Saint?"
The disciples of the Martial Saint Mansion were all dumbstruck.
The news was simply too astonishing.
Especially for the Fate Respecter.
When he heard the news, his whole body trembled.
But the news was true.
The Fate Respecter sighed deeply: "No wonder the Artifact Spirit assigned the Number One Cave Mansion to Lu Changsheng back then."
"Someone like Lu Changsheng rightfully deserves the Number One Cave Mansion!"
"To slay a Martial Saint as a Divine Power Realm martial artist..."
All the thoughts and schemes the Fate Respecter had harbored vanished into thin air.
He immediately announced his retreat.
Devoting himself single-mindedly to forging a Sacred Body and achieving the Martial Saint level!
Time flew by.
As all of the Holy Land buzzed with the legendary feat of "Lu Changsheng slaying a Martial Saint,"
Lu Changsheng was standing before three treasures, his heart surging with excitement.
Innate Five Elements Wood, Innate Five Elements Earth, and two Void Demon Pearls!
These were the treasures unearthed from the Black Water Commerce’s inventory that Lu Changsheng had specifically sought.
What a... delightful surprise!
"With these treasures, the melting and forging of the Sacred Body seems within reach..."
Lu Changsheng immediately declared his retreat.
He would give it his all to forge his Sacred Body!
