Panic was spreading through the Wu Clan. They had been around for hundreds of years and held some standing in the Ancient Region. They originally had five Divine Treasury martial artists, but one of them had just been killed by a Divine Fortification martial artist.

The patriarch was livid. "Wu Qingyi... How dare she?!"

"She thought helping Xu Haotian from the Yellow Heavenly Sect made her untouchable. She didn't even take us elders seriously. Acting on her own like that... She's brought disaster to the whole clan!"

"Exactly! Xu Haotian is indeed talented. Maybe he'll even step beyond the Divine Treasury Realm one day. But what does that have to do with us? Even if he does, does that mean the Wu Clan rises with him? To him, Wu Qingyi was nothing but a pawn. Foolish! Utterly foolish!"

"She's trained so much she's lost her mind. As a Divine Treasury martial artist, everything she does reflects on us, and she dared to ambush Lu Changsheng in the first layer? A true inheritor scion of the Heavenly Sect? Does she really think the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect is nothing?"

"If Xu Haotian's so capable, why didn't he avenge his brother himself? Instead, he used Wu Qingyi! Despicable and shameless!"

The atmosphere among the four remaining Divine Treasury experts of the Wu Clan was grim. Even if Wu Qingyi had succeeded in killing Lu Changsheng and Xu Haotian had stepped in to protect them, what would that have changed?

If the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect was truly enraged, would they fear the Yellow Heavenly Sect? Once two great powers clashed, how could a minor clan like the Wu Clan survive? Even a ripple from the conflict would be enough to wipe them out.

Wu Qingyi's talent in martial cultivation had been impressive, but she lacked judgment. And now, her actions had brought disaster to her entire clan. The Wu Clan had stood as a respected martial clan for centuries. There had never been any need to curry favor or rely on a sect disciple. And yet, Wu Qingyi had taken the initiative to approach Xu Haotian—a most reckless decision which had proved fatal.

"Patriarch, now is not the time to curse Wu Qingyi. We need to think of a solution."

"If Lu Changsheng had died, things wouldn't be this bad. But he lived, and our Wu Qingyi died instead. She ended up being his stepping stone... and people are calling him the prodigy who dominates the entire generation."

"Given his reputation, it's hard to believe that the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect would just sit back and do nothing."

The Wu Clan knew that major sects were not overly protective of ordinary disciples. The death of one was no big matter. With some compensation and negotiation, it could be resolved. However, when it came to top geniuses, their attitude was entirely different. They would protect them fiercely, as such talents were the future of a sect and the very foundation of its prosperity for centuries to come. Normally, no one would dare touch them.

Lu Changsheng might once have been unknown, but now he was hailed as a prodigy who could dominate an entire generation. Naturally, the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect would not ignore this.

The patriarch maintained his composure. "We have already expelled Wu Qingyi's lineage from the clan, but that's not enough. We must offer compensation and an apology, and we must act quickly. Otherwise—"

"Patriarch, there's bad news!" The steward rushed in. "The people from the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect have arrived!"

"What? The Ancient Region Heavenly Sect is here? Already? Did you see who it was?"

Under the gaze of four Divine Treasury experts, the Divine Strength steward trembled all over, and his voice was shaky. "There were only a dozen of them... but I didn't recognize any of them. Judging by their clothing, they might be the elders of the Enforcement Hall..."

"What?!"

The steward's explanation shook the four Divine Treasury martial artists.

"The elders of the Enforcement Hall came here in person? Why would they send a dozen of them here?"

Each of those elders was at the Divine Treasury Realm, and a lineup of more than a dozen was nothing short of terrifying. Only a great martial sect like the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect could casually deploy such a force. The Enforcement Hall was usually responsible for disciplining the sect's own disciples, but it also carried the duty of external enforcement.

Many had long since forgotten what that truly meant. When these sects first established themselves in the Ancient Region, they had crushed any disobedient families and forces without hesitation. The Enforcement Hall Elders were all veterans who had killed plenty, but perhaps the long period of peace had diluted people's memory of them. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

At that moment, an Enforcement Hall Elder stepped forward with a murderous expression.

"Your pitiful clan dares to lay a hand on a true inheritor scion of the sect? This is a blatant and impudent provocation. By order of the Enforcement Hall, the Wu Clan will be wiped out as a warning to all!"

The Elder's voice echoed across the entire Wu Clan estate. Even great martial sects required justification when they acted, especially when it came to destroying an entire clan. Ultimately, Wu Qingyi's actions were undeniable and unforgivable, and they brought destruction to her entire clan.

"Kill them all!"

At once, all the Divine Treasury martial artists released their Domains—true, fully materialized Domains. As they layered over one another, they spread outward and engulfed the entire Wu Clan with overwhelming force.

"No! Please, hear us out! We have nothing to do with what Wu Qingyi did!"

"Yes! It was Xu Haotian from the Yellow Heavenly Sect behind it! We knew nothing about it! Please, spare us!"

"We'll make amends and we'll compensate you! Just please spare us!"

The four Divine Treasury experts made desperate pleas, but the Enforcement Hall Elders did not seem like they were about to withdraw their Domains.

BOOOOOM!

In an instant, the entire Wu Clan collapsed. The multiple Domains were powerful enough to erase everything, including the four Divine Treasury experts. To ordinary martial artists, the four were undoubtedly strong, but to the sect's elders, they were no more than ants.

Just like that, the entire Wu Clan vanished without any screams or blood. The only thing that remained was ruins.

One of the elders swept his gaze across the ruins before confirming the completion of their mission. "The four Divine Treasury experts of the Wu Clan have been executed. The ancestral land has been completely erased."

"Return and report."

The Divine Treasury elders did not waste a single word. They had wiped out the entire Wu Clan in the time it took to have a cup of tea.

Those who had witnessed the destruction were left stunned. The Wu Clan's ancestral land was not remote but a bustling area filled with martial clans. Thus, many had seen everything with their own eyes.

"The Wu Clan is... gone?"

"The Enforcement Hall Elders stepped in themselves. There were over a dozen Divine Treasury experts. How could the Wu Clan survive that?"

"I heard all this happened because Wu Qingyi tried to kill Lu Changsheng..."

"The prodigy? Yeah, no wonder the sect acted so fast and decisively. Can you imagine how strong he must be for the sect to send the elders like this?"

"If you ask me, Wu Qingyi was just an idiot being used by Xu Haotian. He's the Yellow Heavenly Sect's rising star. If he wants someone dead, they'll back him. But Wu Qingyi? What did she get out of her deal with Xu Haotian? And what about the Wu Clan?"

"This serves as a warning to all of us. Our clan's juniors must be properly trained in martial arts, but we must also make sure to raise them right. There's no point in training if you lack sense. The stronger they get, the more trouble they'll bring."

"Wu Qingyi is the perfect example. In the end, she was just a dumb martial artist who brought ruin to her clan."

News of the Wu Clan's fall spread like a storm across the entire Ancient Region. All martial clans, forces, and even sects saw the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect in a new light, and they also made sure to remember the name "Lu Changsheng."

Meanwhile, Lu Changsheng was deep in a state of epiphany, completely unaware of the turmoil outside. It was as though he was part of a different world.

Eventually, he opened his eyes.

Finally! I've pushed the Sense Domain to Perfection!

He unleashed his Domain at once to test it out. At Perfection, the Sense Domain now covered a wider area and offered greater clarity in terms of perception. It was also more subtle now. Others would struggle to detect his Sense Domain unless they too possessed Perfect Domains or could fully materialize one at the Divine Treasure level.

Not bad. It only took three days, and I used just seven pills.

Just as he had assumed, his Sense Domain had already been close to Perfection, which was why it had taken just a few Dao Comprehension Pills to make that final push. He was quite satisfied with the fact that he had used half the time and half the pills this process would normally require. The only concern was how much his heart force had risen. After all, it had just been three days.

I wonder if my heart force has increased at all...

He thought for a moment, then headed to the Transmission Hall. Many disciples were gathered before the Heart Monument, waiting to test their heart force.

He frowned slightly. Why have so many people gathered here? Did something happen? Or is there some special occasion?

"Ah... Are you Senior Brother Lu Changsheng?"

"It really is Senior Brother Lu! The strongest of our generation!"

"This is unbelievable... our sect actually produced someone who stands above all other geniuses?"

"Every time we go out, people keep asking about you, Senior Brother Lu."

"Wow... This is the man who can stand against everyone with just his saber. Has anyone ever heard of someone like that before?"

With Lu Changsheng's arrival, the hall erupted. Countless disciples looked at him with awe, excitement, pride, and even a kind of frenzy. Some of the gazes were especially intense, so much so that even he felt a bit overwhelmed.

"What's going on today? Why's everyone here testing their heart force?" Lu Changsheng asked.

"Huh? We're here because of you!"

"Yes. You can materialize your Domain in the Divine Fortification Realm. You've opened up a new path for us. People are saying it's because of your half-manifested Domain, and your heart force is strong enough to support it. So now everyone's paying way more attention to heart force! The arena is packed every day, with people lining up at the Heart Monument.

I see.

These people likely had little hope of opening their Mind Space, as reaching a heart scale of one hundred was difficult. However, people were pointing out the fact that his heart scale was not particularly high either. So, if someone like him could materialize a Domain, perhaps others could as well. More people than ever were now assessing their heart scales, and even more began to focus on comprehending their Domains.

"Senior Brother Lu, you are here to test your heart force, right? Please go first."

"Yeah, Senior Brother, you go first."

"Your time's more valuable."

At once, the disciples stepped aside and made way for him.

"Thank you." Lu Changsheng nodded. Even as a true inheritor scion, he had no right to demand others to yield like this.

He walked up to the Heart Monument and took a deep breath. He was already familiar with the process, so he sent out his heart force to cover the monument.

Buzz!

The Heart Monument shook violently, and a dazzling light burst forth and filled the entire hall.