Chapter 554 - 400: Black and White Double Assassins Arrive at the Immortal Palace, Blind Fools

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Time flew by, and half a month had already passed.

After Lin Chang’sheng left the Secret Realm Space, he headed straight for the Immortal Palace. The journey was smooth, without any trouble at all.

Even if there was any trouble, Gu Shan handled it with ease.

Now that Lin Chang’sheng had two powerful protectors at his side, ordinary folks didn’t dare get in the way.

If they’d traveled on foot, it would’ve taken at least another month to reach the Immortal Palace.

But Lin Chang’sheng and his group got pretty lucky—they ran into Zhang Jinzhong from Five Peaks Sect on the road.

This guy was a pretty bright star on the Celestial Pride List, though he didn’t manage to get into the top three.

Still, Lin Chang’sheng had a deep impression of him.

Zhang Jinzhong was also surprised to see that Lin Chang’sheng was still alive.

He quickly invited him to visit Five Peaks Sect.

Because the Major Sects all had arrays for teleportation, they could send Lin Chang’sheng straight to the area near the Immortal Palace. After asking the Sect Leader,

the Sect Leader agreed to teleport Lin Chang’sheng to the vicinity of the Immortal Palace, saving them a month’s travel.

Lin Chang’sheng naturally agreed to this.

He had planned on giving them some Immortal Crystals for their trouble, but they flat out refused.

After all, not long ago, the Immortal Palace had issued the Immortal Palace Order, making it clear just how important Lin Chang’sheng was to them.

They didn’t care much about getting rewarded; earning some goodwill from Lin Chang’sheng was well worth it.

With talent like Lin Chang’sheng, his future potential was limitless.

As a burst of brilliant light flashed, Lin Chang’sheng suddenly found himself standing amidst towering mountains.

"Just fifty miles ahead and we’ll reach the Immortal Palace!"

Gu Shan looked ahead and announced.

After passing through the Teleportation Array, they were already inside the Immortal Sea Continent.

Gu Shan would be free of worry once they escorted Lin Chang’sheng to the Immortal Palace.

All he had to do was wait for Lin Chang’sheng to break through to the Mahayana Stage.

This made Lin Chang’sheng truly admire the vastness of the Immortal Realm!

Without the Teleportation Array, having to travel on foot would be a total grind.

With that, the three of them hurried toward the Immortal Palace.

For Lin Chang’sheng now, a few dozen miles was nothing—he could cover that distance in the blink of an eye.

Soon, endless mountain ranges appeared ahead, floating midair, one after another, stretching further than the eye could see.

It really felt like they’d entered the Immortal Realm itself.

Inside, quite a few disciples were riding swords, flying off with style.

Some disciples rode great birds and fierce beasts, soaring into the clouds—a truly magnificent scene.

"No wonder they’re the third most powerful force in the Immortal Realm!"

Lin Chang’sheng couldn’t help but think to himself. Then he moved forward to enter the Immortal Palace.

But as soon as he reached the base of the palace, a group of white-robed Mountain Guardian Disciples blocked his way.

"This is sacred ground—no unauthorized entry!"

One Immortal Palace disciple announced coldly.

"My name is Lin Chang’sheng, I’m a disciple of the Immortal Palace. I only returned late because the Celestial Nether Sword Sect ambushed me on my way back. Please inform your superiors."

Lin Chang’sheng spoke politely—after all, they were in the same sect. No need to stir up trouble.

But after hearing Lin Chang’sheng’s explanation, the disciples only looked more disdainful.

"You know how many people this year have claimed to be Lin Chang’sheng just to sneak in? If you know what’s good for you, leave now! Don’t make us get physical!"

The Immortal Palace disciples showed no intention of letting him pass. They’d already dealt with countless people claiming to be Lin Chang’sheng by now.

All of them were fakes—weak cultivation, wrong age,

some even more ridiculous than others—once, a man who looked middle-aged claimed to be the top of the Celestial Pride List, but couldn’t even block a single move from them.

This guy was probably another fake. No point in wasting time chasing them off.

They’d become numb—whenever someone named Lin Chang’sheng came to the sect, they just beat them out with sticks.

As soon as they finished speaking, the disciples up front were already drawing their swords.

Lin Chang’sheng was pretty annoyed by this.

"Looks like I’ll need to prove myself if you’re going to let me in?"

A cold smile curled up at Lin Chang’sheng’s lips.

These guys were only at Divinity Transformation Stage—they thought they could stop someone at Integration Stage? What a joke!

"Oh, you wanna force your way through? Then let’s see what you’ve got!"

Clang—

With that, the leading disciple drew his blade and thrust it straight at Lin Chang’sheng’s chest.

This strike came in fierce and fast. If Lin Chang’sheng hadn’t been ready, it would’ve ripped through his chest and killed him in one blow.

Clink—

But to everyone’s shock, Lin Chang’sheng just casually raised two fingers and pinched the tip of the blade.

That left all the Immortal Palace disciples wide-eyed in surprise.

He’d actually taken a Spirit Treasure attack head-on with his bare hands—just how strong was his cultivation?

The gap was glaringly obvious.

"Die!"

But the disciple who’d attacked didn’t think much of it—he just figured Lin Chang’sheng got lucky.

He twisted his sword, flicked free from Lin Chang’sheng’s fingers, and swung straight at Lin Chang’sheng’s neck.

That did it. Lin Chang’sheng was furious now—these were killing moves, both meant to take his life.

If his cultivation was a little lower, he’d probably be dead right now.

"Get lost!"

Lin Chang’sheng snapped, his patience gone. He’d tried to be courteous, and now they thought they could take him on?

With a shout, Lin Chang’sheng let his Integration Stage cultivation surge out. The raw force of his Primordial Power sent the disciple flying.

Splurt—

In midair, the swordsman coughed up blood—clearly, Lin Chang’sheng’s energy had blasted his insides to pieces.

If Lin Chang’sheng hadn’t shown mercy for the Immortal Palace’s sake, that guy wouldn’t be alive now.

"This..."

The nearby disciples were all stunned. This guy actually had Integration Stage cultivation?

He didn’t look a day over thirty, yet his cultivation was so overwhelming?

"Wait... Could he really be Lin Chang’sheng?"

One disciple guessed, half-doubting, half-believing.

"Maybe he really is! Quick, go notify Elder Liu!"

A disciple called out, and they all dashed off to find Elder Liu Feng.

Elder Liu Feng was the one who’d brought Lin Chang’sheng and the others back to the sect that time.

Only, they’d been ambushed on the way back by the Celestial Nether Sword Sect, and Lin Chang’sheng disappeared.

Not long after, Elder Liu Feng, dressed in white with white hair, soared over at top speed.

When he saw Lin Chang’sheng, he was so stunned his jaw dropped.

"You—you’re really alive? I thought you—"

Seeing Lin Chang’sheng alive left Elder Liu Feng speechless from shock.

The disciples around finally snapped to attention at his reaction. So this really was Lin Chang’sheng?

If he hadn’t held back, they’d already be dead.

"It’s disciple Lin Chang’sheng. Sorry for worrying you, Elder Liu!"

Lin Chang’sheng responded respectfully.

"Good, good, so glad you returned safe! You— You’ve even broken through to Integration Stage? Incredible!"

Seeing Lin Chang’sheng had advanced to Integration, Elder Liu Feng was even more stunned.

With Lin Chang’sheng’s talent and cultivation, any Major Sect would be glad to have him.

Yet he crossed great distances just to come to the Immortal Palace—his resolve was impressive.

"You flatter me, Elder Liu! I just found some lucky opportunities, that’s all."

Lin Chang’sheng replied.

While he’d managed to win over a few Mahayana experts in the Secret Realm, he still couldn’t match the Celestial Nether Sword Sect.

He needed the Immortal Palace’s protection for now.

Once strong enough, then he’d take them head-on.

His plan was to stay at the Immortal Palace, train in seclusion, work on making pills, and improve his magic skills.

Unless something urgent came up, he’d never leave the sect—there’s no way even the Celestial Nether Sword Sect’s leader could do anything to him here.

Unless they were willing to go to war with the Immortal Palace.

The commotion drew more disciples over, wanting to get a look at the legendary top talent of the Celestial Pride List, Lin Chang’sheng.

After all, before they’d ever seen him, the rumors about Lin Chang’sheng had already turned him into a myth.

Most figured it was all exaggeration.

But now, seeing him in person, they were just as shocked.

"That’s Lin Chang’sheng? He looks so young and already broke through to Integration Stage? His talent is insane—no wonder he’s number one on the Celestial Pride List!"

"I know, right? It’s unreal. If I could reach Void Refining at his age, I’d be over the moon!"

"Otherwise, why else would he be called a celestial prodigy? The sect even issued an Immortal Palace Order to find him!"

"Now that he’s joined, even Zhuo Mubai and Gao Yumin are going to lose their shine!"

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The surrounding disciples all chatted excitedly.

They examined Lin Chang’sheng from head to toe; his talent left them envious.

If they’d been born with his natural ability, they’d be ten times more arrogant than Lin Chang’sheng.