Chapter 640: Heaven or Hell in a Single Thought, the Five Poisons Sect Master Submits!

The ruler of the Holy Radiant Empire?

Reincarnating to walk the cycle of life again?

The Supreme Dragon Emperor Dao Body?

The Ultimate Yin-Yang Dao?

Three hundred years of cultivation, daring to drag the Empress to the underworld! He would elevate his Nascent Soul to the Heaven Dao Nascent Soul!

The Five Poisons Sect Master was utterly shaken by Lu Changsheng’s words! As the leader of a Nascent Soul-level faction and a True Lord, she had considerable knowledge of ancient secrets, having come across some records of Central State in old texts.

It was said that Central State was home to countless races, where top-tier cultivators had founded empires, with mortals and immortals co-existing, and these empires helped cultivators in their cultivation!

She didn’t know the specifics.

But she knew that being the ruler of an empire in such a holy land of cultivation like Central State was no simple feat, requiring one to be a top-tier cultivator, a true Transcendent.

The idea of reincarnating to walk the cycle of life again was just as awe-inspiring.

Although the cultivation world had long spoken of reincarnation and rebirth.

Few could unravel the mysteries of reincarnation, the enigma of the womb, or awaken the wisdom of their past lives—such individuals were rare, countable on one hand! Even as a Nascent Soul True Lord, if her Dao path crumbled in the future, she wouldn’t dare to claim she could reincarnate for another life.

She wasn’t sure about the Supreme Dragon Emperor or his Dao Body, but the Ultimate Yin-Yang Dao was something she couldn’t deny! The black and white Yin-Yang light weaving atop Yangming Zhenren’s head, forming a giant grinding mill that seemed to reverse Yin and Yang and overturn heaven and earth, was undeniably a top-tier Yin-Yang divine art! And then there was the Brahma Demon True Form, which seamlessly blended Buddha’s light and demonic patterns, Buddhist nature and demonic intent, like Yin and Yang in perfect harmony! To call this the Ultimate Yin-Yang Dao was no exaggeration!

As for the claim of three hundred years of cultivation and daring to drag the Empress to the underworld, it likely referred to a past-life grudge against a certain Empress? But such a figure would have to be at least in the Transcendent stage, right?

Could he really return to the Transcendent stage in just three hundred years?

As for the claim that he could elevate a Nascent Soul to the Heaven Dao Nascent Soul, the Five Poisons Sect Master still didn’t believe it.

The cultivation world had always spoken of rare treasures and elixirs that could enhance one’s Dao foundation, Core Formation, and Nascent Soul quality.

But such pills and spiritual items were exceedingly rare.

To find something that could elevate a human Nascent Soul to an Earth Dao Nascent Soul would already be an unparalleled treasure, its value beyond measure. How could something elevate a Nascent Soul to the legendary Heaven Dao Nascent Soul?

Yet, at this very moment, Lu Changsheng’s extraordinary battle prowess and performance made these unbelievable claims seem somewhat plausible.

After all, how could merely elevating a human Nascent Soul to an Earth Dao Nascent Soul compare to the titles of the ruler of the Holy Radiant Empire, reincarnating through the cycle of life, or mastering the Ultimate Yin-Yang Dao?

Lu Changsheng focused intently, his Taiyi Spirit observing the Five Poisons Sect Master. Seeing that his words had shaken her, he continued, “All things in the world exist in pairs—cause and effect, life and death, water and fire, morality and demonic ways—all come down to the duality of Yin and Yang.”

“And the Supreme Dragon Emperor Dao Body is one of the most powerful physiques in existence, perfectly aligned with the Yin-Yang Dao. Not only does it allow for rapid cultivation progress with no bottlenecks, but through Yin-Yang Dual Cultivation, it can even perfect one’s Dao!”

“This dual cultivation doesn’t just perfect oneself—it can use the Dragon Emperor’s essence to cleanse another’s talents and Dao foundation! Even a shattered Dao foundation, a substandard Core, or a human Nascent Soul can be reformed into a perfect Dao foundation, an Immortal Golden Core, or even a Heaven Dao Nascent Soul!”

By this point, Lu Changsheng had fully immersed himself in his role, speaking with such authority that he seemed like an emperor, reigning supreme over all. He had no idea whether the Dragon Emperor Dao Body could actually do this—probably not.

But if Hong Lian didn’t know, Lu Changsheng was confident that the Five Poisons Sect Master wouldn’t either!

Even if she had heard of the Dragon Emperor Dao Body, could she really be sure that the information she knew was complete and correct?

And so, Lu Changsheng boldly attributed his Dao foundation’s effects to the Dragon Emperor Dao Body.

In the future, if he needed to make up more lies, he could always use the Dragon Emperor Dao Body as a cover.

“Impossible! There’s no such physique in the world!”

Despite Lu Changsheng’s terrifying attacks, which left her retreating step by step, pale and weak, the Five Poisons Sect Master still questioned his claims.

She had never heard of the Supreme Dragon Emperor Dao Body, but she knew that no Dao Body could be so exaggerated!

If such a heaven-defying physique truly existed, then what was the point of cultivators like her, who spent endless time and effort trying to enhance their Nascent Soul Dao foundation?

After all, even a single treasure that could slightly improve the quality of a human Nascent Soul was priceless, rare beyond measure.

“Hmm? You make a good point. No matter how heaven-defying a Dao Body might be, it shouldn’t be so vastly superior to a top-tier spiritual body.”

Lu Changsheng paused at her words, realizing she might have a point.

Although his Yin and Yang energy could enhance the quality of a Core Formation, he hadn’t yet tested it on a Nascent Soul.

And even enhancing Core Formation quality had been a slow process. Even if he could boost the quality of a Nascent Soul after his breakthrough, it would likely take an unknown amount of time to nurture.

However, having said so much, he had to believe it himself first! Lu Changsheng’s expression immediately turned haughty as he sneered, “That’s why your vision is so limited, like a frog at the bottom of a well!”

“In the vast lands of Central State, countless kings rise, and geniuses are as numerous as stars. Even among the three thousand Dao Bodies, my Dragon Emperor Dao Body ranks in the top ten! How could you possibly comprehend it? If this physique weren’t so extraordinary, with the potential to become an immortal, why would I abandon my past life’s Dao, the foundation of my empire, to reincarnate?”

“If you still don’t believe me, just wait and see if Mili’s True Core hasn’t already advanced from a fourth-grade True Core to a Golden Core. If I wish it, even an Immortal Golden Core is within reach.”

“You’re in the Nascent Soul stage now, and even with supreme techniques or fortuitous encounters, it’s nearly impossible for you to break through to the Transcendent stage. But if you submit to me, when I reach the Transcendent stage, I’ll use the Yin-Yang Dragon Emperor essence to cleanse your Nascent Soul and elevate it to a Heaven Dao Nascent Soul. Then, you can return with me to Central State, where Transcendence is just the beginning!”

The more Lu Changsheng spoke, the more confident he became, to the point where he almost believed it himself. He couldn’t help but cheer inwardly.

Though he didn’t have the Dragon Emperor Dao Body, could his Chaos Body really be inferior?

Even if it wasn’t as powerful now, in the future, it would surely crush any other Dao Body!

Among the myriad Dao Bodies, which one stands at the peak? When Chaos appears, all others fade into nothing!

As for returning to Central State and surpassing the Transcendent stage, Lu Changsheng genuinely believed it wasn’t just empty talk.

With the system by his side, he had a confidence that no other cultivator could match. He was certain that as long as he stayed the course, becoming an immortal and founding a lineage was within his grasp!

The Five Poisons Sect Master, as the leader of a sect and a Nascent Soul True Lord, was undoubtedly a genius with unparalleled talent.

If she truly submitted to him, assisted him faithfully, and even bore his children, why wouldn’t he help her break through to the Transcendent stage when the time came?

“Wait a minute, why am I thinking about her as the mother of my children? Isn’t that a bit twisted?”

The thought suddenly struck Lu Changsheng, making him feel a bit uneasy.

But he was too caught up in the moment to dwell on it. He pressed on, “Heaven and hell are just a thought away. The path to immortality or the end of your Dao—by now, you should understand.”

“If you miss this opportunity, you’ll regret it for the rest of your life, and I’ll eventually flatten the Five Poisons Sect!”

Lu Changsheng continued speaking, pushing the Yin-Yang Chaos Grinding Mill forward, refusing to give the Five Poisons Sect Master any time to catch her breath or think.

After all, if she thought too deeply about his words, she might see through the flaws and inconsistencies.

The Five Poisons Sect Master gripped her five-colored banner tightly, her lips pressed together in silence.

Lu Changsheng’s supreme confidence and commanding presence had shaken her deeply, causing her resolve to waver.

Heaven or hell, in just a single thought! No, perhaps only hell awaited!

Though Yangming Zhenren’s words were outrageous and shocking, like opening the door to a whole new world, how could she, a Nascent Soul cultivator who had risen step by step, completely believe such words?

If he truly possessed such heaven-defying abilities, would he need to keep using words to intimidate her?

Besides, his words were too grand, too hollow.

Heaven Dao Nascent Soul, surpassing the Transcendent stage—if it were really that simple, why wouldn’t the Southern Desolation be overflowing with Transcendent experts? Why would he need to reincarnate?

But right now, she didn’t have the luxury of time to analyze or think.

If she didn’t agree and continued to delay, she would be on the verge of collapse, with only one option left: using Soul Escape to flee the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons.

But if she used Soul Escape, her future Dao path would be half-crippled, and she would be unable to make any further progress! Whether it was her alliance with the Liang Kingdom, her previous interference in the frontier war, or her gamble to subdue Yangming Zhenren, it had all been because she sensed a great catastrophe approaching and knew that her current cultivation level wouldn’t be enough to survive it. She needed to grow stronger.

Though she had considered seeking refuge with the Celestial Lotus Sect in the future.

But the Celestial Lotus Sect, a top-tier power, had countless vassals. Even when True Lord White Lotus came in the past, she had merely left a chess piece behind.

If she couldn’t show enough strength and potential in the future, she wouldn’t be able to cling to such a great tree as the Celestial Lotus Sect! “You really are a devil.”

The Five Poisons Sect Master’s robes were torn, her hair disheveled, and her face pale. She no longer had the majestic air she once held, standing in stark contrast to the imposing and unstoppable Lu Changsheng before her.

Under Lu Changsheng’s relentless assault, her inner defenses had crumbled, and the thought of submission had begun to take root. But she was still unwilling to yield completely.

No matter what, she was still a Nascent Soul True Lord, one of the top-tier figures in the cultivation world!

Even though she had been severely injured and forced to flee from True Lord Xuanjian in the past, and now was being beaten into retreat by Lu Changsheng, her identity and status remained intact.

“A devil? I’ve only opened a path to the heavens for you, a chance to achieve the dreams you’ve always had but never dared to imagine!”

Lu Changsheng saw that the Five Poisons Sect Master was wavering, and he began to think about how to break her last shred of resistance.

After a moment of thought, he said, “The backlash from the Gu worm—though it affects you, it won’t completely consume you. I can first let you witness the Yin-Yang Dragon Emperor essence for yourself, and then you’ll know the truth!”

“And when I return to Central State to establish my own supreme empire like the Dragon Emperor Saint King, if you serve me well, I might even grant you the title of Heavenly Concubine and help you break through to the Dao Nascent Soul!”

“A supreme empire? The Dao Nascent Soul?”

The Five Poisons Sect Master was momentarily stunned.

“Hmph, that’s why your vision is so shallow. Above the Human Dao, Earth Dao, and Heaven Dao Nascent Souls, there is naturally the Dao Nascent Soul!”

“Even if you haven’t heard of it, you should know that above the Perfect Dao foundation, there is a higher limit to break through and evolve.”

“So, who said that the Immortal Golden Core or the Heaven Dao Nascent Soul is the final destination? Just like me—my Golden Core is the Golden Core of the Ultimate Yin-Yang Dao, and in the future, my Nascent Soul will be the Nascent Soul of the Yin-Yang Myriad Laws Dao!”

Hong Lian had heard of the Dao Golden Core.

But as for the Dao Nascent Soul, neither she nor Lu Changsheng had any knowledge of it.

But that was for the best! If Hong Lian hadn’t heard of it, then the Five Poisons Sect Master probably hadn’t either.

Even if she had seen a vague mention of it in some ancient texts, it would have been nothing more than fragmented, unclear information.

So, he might as well keep boasting; after all, he’d already gone this far, what was a little more?

Besides, judging by the Five Poisons Sect Master’s expression, he had already convinced her.

Which made sense—his current situation could only be explained by reincarnation and starting over.

Lu Changsheng planned that after breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage, he would simply claim to be the reincarnation of a great cultivator.

Otherwise, how else could he explain his rapid breakthroughs, mastery of top-tier divine arts, and possession of supreme treasures at just over a hundred years old?

Even the so-called ‘Child of Destiny’ wouldn’t be this blessed.

“I’ve said all I can. Whether you believe it or not is entirely up to you. I’m only giving you this chance out of respect for Mili.”

Lu Changsheng said no more, fully activating the Yin-Yang Chaos Grinding Mill, causing the void around them to rumble and groan.

He had said enough.

If he continued, it might backfire. Overdoing it would ruin the effect.

“Heaven or hell, in the end, I’m just a puppet, a slave.”

The Five Poisons Sect Master’s pale face showed a hint of self-mockery.

After hundreds of years of cultivation and countless schemes, she had come this far.

Now, with such an opportunity for the Dao right before her, how could she not waver? Even though the words of this Yangming Zhenren were too fantastical, too empty, his displayed strength and actions made her believe him! Especially since she had kept a close eye on Yangming Zhenren’s movements in preparation for dealing with Lu Changsheng.

The first time he appeared was at the Yin Ghost Sect.

Though his strength was impressive, without the golden roc, he would have only been a high Core Formation cultivator.

The second time, he single-handedly crushed the Corpse Empress of the Heaven Corpse Sect, Murong Zhui Feng. At that time, his strength had already reached the peak of Core Formation.

The third time, during the frontier war, he had been able to face the Heaven Corpse Sect Master head-on.

Now, in their fourth encounter, even though this Yangming Zhenren had yet to reach Core Formation perfection, she still couldn’t defeat him.

Such rapid growth, such power and techniques, along with the fragments of techniques and information he had provided her, all pointed to the fact that this man was no ordinary cultivator! And there was the matter of Nangong Mili, Nangong Yaoyao, and Nangong Minghuang, which only further proved that this Yangming Zhenren was no common figure.

Though she hadn’t seen Nangong Mili’s Core Formation, she knew Mili’s personality—someone who would never fall for someone lightly.

“Ugh!”

While her thoughts churned, the Brahma Demon True Form unleashed another sword strike. The dazzling sword light pierced through the void, sending the Five Poisons Sect Master flying and forcing her to cough up blood.

The Five Poisons Sect Master coughed, then said, “I’m willing to submit. But the backlash from the Gu worm is unacceptable.”

With a normal contract, she could at least maintain her thoughts and consciousness. If faced with danger, she could still use Soul Escape to flee and think of a way to break free later.

But the emotional backlash from the Seven Absolute Gu would affect her thoughts and consciousness.

At first, she might be able to maintain her sense of self.

But as time passed, she would completely fall under the spell of the Seven Absolute Gu, losing herself within its influence, becoming a willing slave to her love for him, offering up her life and everything she had! “Hmph, I always keep my word. If you’re unwilling, you can use Soul Escape and see if you can escape the blade of my Human Emperor Sword!”

Lu Changsheng could have used the Nine Treasures Dao Bone’s sealing light, the talisman restrictions from the “Nine-Nine Profound Talisman Sutra,” or the poison restrictions from the “Ten Thousand Calamities Toxic Spirit Codex” to bind the Five Poisons Sect Master.

But since she could suppress even the effects of a fourth-tier spiritual contract, he wasn’t confident these methods would work.

Though the fourth-tier Gu worm was beyond his control, it should still be more effective than his own methods.

And now that the Five Poisons Sect Master was seriously injured, as long as she allowed the Gu worm’s backlash to take hold, he could slowly find a way to completely subdue her.

The Five Poisons Sect Master gritted her teeth and, seeing Lu Changsheng continue his relentless assault, finally relented, signaling the Seven Absolute Gu to cease resisting.

“Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!”

The Seven Absolute Gu let out a mournful wail, as if it were saying, ‘Master, why do you surrender first when I am willing to fight to the death?’

Though the Peach Blossom Gu was formidable, it was ultimately a tier below the Seven Absolute Gu.

Even as the Five Poisons Sect Master was forced to retreat under Lu Changsheng’s onslaught, the Seven Absolute Gu had firmly suppressed the Peach Blossom Gu.

If not for Lu Changsheng’s Nascent Soul-level Taiyi Spirit, the Seven Absolute Gu would have been able to erode his soul even through the Peach Blossom Gu.

But with the Five Poisons Sect Master no longer resisting, the Seven Absolute Gu let out a final wail as the Peach Blossom Gu began to overpower it.

“The gap between a third-tier and a fourth-tier is just too vast.”

Watching the Peach Blossom Gu struggle to suppress the Seven Absolute Gu, Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but sigh inwardly. His Taiyi Spirit between his brows shone with boundless soul light, shining upon the Peach Blossom Gu.

The Five Poisons Sect Master wasn’t surprised that Lu Changsheng had a Nascent Soul-level spirit.

In fact, based on his earlier words, she felt that having only a Nascent Soul-level spirit was far from enough.

But with the interference from his physical body’s aura, she couldn’t get a clear look at Lu Changsheng’s spirit and could only guess that it was likely due to his reincarnation.

“Whoosh!”

Seeing the slow progress, Lu Changsheng frowned slightly and patted his Storage Belt, causing a small crimson jar to appear, along with a thumb-sized blood-red Gu worm that looked a bit withered.

It was the Locking Love Gu! Though Lu Changsheng had carried it around, he had rarely used it and hadn’t spent much effort cultivating it.

Seeing the Peach Blossom Gu struggling, he ordered the Locking Love Gu to offer some assistance.

However, the Locking Love Gu was so intimidated by the Seven Absolute Gu’s aura that it trembled and didn’t dare to approach.

Only with the protection of its elder brother, the Peach Blossom Gu, did it muster the courage to step forward and help suppress the Seven Absolute Gu.

“Is that… the Locking Love Gu?”

The Five Poisons Sect Master immediately recognized the Locking Love Gu, her expression filled with shock. She hadn’t expected that, in addition to the Peach Blossom Gu, Lu Changsheng also possessed such a top-tier Gu worm.

Though the Locking Love Gu was only a third-tier spirit Gu, it was still considered one of the top-tier Gu worms.

However, Lu Changsheng’s Locking Love Gu appeared weak and underdeveloped, clearly not well-cultivated.

“Could it be that the Heavenly Spider Emissary was also influenced by this man’s Locking Love Gu? If that’s the case, this Yangming Zhenren is no righteous figure.”

The Five Poisons Sect Master’s expression darkened as her delicate fists clenched tightly.

As the leader of the Five Poisons Sect, it was humiliating to have her primary Gu worm suppressed by someone else. “Mili once tried to use a Love Gu on me, only to be backfired upon and end up under my control. But that Love Gu has long since been removed.”

“As long as you submit sincerely, what’s so difficult about removing the Love Gu in the future? I can promise you that as long as you serve me faithfully, once I break through to the Nascent Soul stage, I’ll remove the Love Gu and give you the freedom to choose again.”

Noticing the Five Poisons Sect Master’s hesitation, Lu Changsheng spoke calmly, his words filled with confidence.

At the moment, he couldn’t fully control the Five Poisons Sect Master or kill her.

But once he broke through to the Nascent Soul stage, even if she had a hundred more Gu worms, he could suppress her with a mere wave of his hand.

By then, whether or not she still had the Love Gu wouldn’t matter.

“Will I even have a choice by then?”

The Five Poisons Sect Master muttered to herself, her voice tinged with self-deprecation.

If she were to fall completely under the influence of the Seven Absolute Love Gu, she might not even want to remove it, unable to escape its grip.

And with this man’s strength, if he did break through to the Nascent Soul stage, she would have no choice but to submit.

But after considering his power and words, she decided to take a gamble! “I always keep my word. If you serve me faithfully, not only will you have a choice, but you’ll also walk a path to the heavens, achieving everything you’ve ever dreamed of, becoming a great True Lord, a Transcendent, renowned across the Southern Desolation, and leaving your mark on history.”

“One day, you’ll look back and be grateful for the choice you made.”

Lu Changsheng smiled faintly, his demeanor otherworldly, his words filled with confidence.

At this point, he was fully in character, believing himself capable of anything, and his words had begun to affect the Five Poisons Sect Master as well.

After all, he spoke of becoming a great Nascent Soul True Lord, a Transcendent, renowned across the Southern Desolation and Central State—such words were hard to ignore.

As cultivators advanced on the path to immortality, the higher their cultivation, the more they revered the heavens and earth.

If only Lu Changsheng carried a bit more of the aura of time and reincarnation, his words would be even more convincing.

Time slowly passed, and after a long while…

“Buzz!”

Under the combined suppression of the Peach Blossom Gu and the Locking Love Gu, the Seven Absolute Gu finally let out a mournful cry as it was subdued.

At that moment, Lu Changsheng felt a mysterious connection between himself and the Five Poisons Sect Master.

It felt like the threads of the Love Gu, but slightly different.

He looked toward the Five Poisons Sect Master.

Her robes were torn, her face pale and weak, and sensing something, she too looked up at him.

Their eyes met.

In her gaze, Lu Changsheng saw a hint of complicated affection. He knew then that the Love Gu had taken root.