Chapter 431 - 178: Dao Foundation Candidate List Announced, Ranked 1st, Lu Changsheng of the Heavenly Sect in the Ancient Domain!_4

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But today, the scene was unprecedented—crowded like mountains and seas, entirely packed.

What exactly was happening?

Even without using his Sensing Domain, Lu Changsheng could clearly hear the disciples’ discussions.

"The Dao Foundation Candidate List is updated today. I wonder how many people from our Ancient Domain Heavenly Sect made it on the list this time?"

"How many made it, I have no clue. But I’m certain that among the True Inheritance senior brothers already on the Dao Foundation Candidate List, they’ll definitely remain on the list without any issue."

"The real question now is whether Senior Brother Lu Changsheng will make it on the list. If he does, what rank will he be placed at?"

"I feel he probably won’t make it. Senior Brother Lu Changsheng is undoubtedly formidable, but his brain domain hasn’t reached ninety leagues. It’s unlikely the Dao Foundation Candidate List would modify its rules just to rearrange the rankings for Senior Brother Lu."

"Heh heh, that might not be certain at all. What is the purpose of the Dao Foundation Candidate List anyway? Isn’t it meant for the Great Sects to motivate Divine Treasure martial artists to forge ahead and build their foundations? Senior Brother Lu Changsheng is such an unparalleled talent—hasn’t he already slain numerous powerful figures ranked on the Dao Foundation Candidate List? If the list blindly clings to its so-called rules, wouldn’t it lose its meaning?"

"Besides, can you truly claim that Senior Brother Lu’s strength is merely bound to combat, and he cannot form a Dao Foundation?"

"Yeah, Senior Brother Lu is likely to make the Dao Foundation Candidate List. The only mystery is what rank he’ll achieve!"

As the time neared, more and more disciples engaged in heated discussions.

They were all members of the Ancient Domain Heavenly Sect.

Even Divine Gang or Divine Treasure cultivators had not yet reached a state of true inner tranquility.

They too harbored curiosity; they too possessed ambition.

The Dao Foundation Candidate List was a major annual event.

One could even say it was the biggest event across the Ancient Domain.

It was no surprise they were paying close attention.

Especially when this year’s list involved a "legendary" True Disciple of the Ancient Domain Heavenly Sect—it naturally drew countless disciples’ eyes.

"So, today is the day the Dao Foundation Candidate List is announced..."

Lu Changsheng suddenly realized.

What a coincidence indeed.

He had been secluded in cultivation all this time, completely unaware of the Dao Foundation Candidate List updates.

If it weren’t for the Dao Comprehension Pill losing its effect, he would certainly still be in seclusion.

That said, Lu Changsheng did know a bit about the Dao Foundation Candidate List.

Its influence was truly vast.

And it was absolutely authoritative.

Hardly ever prone to errors.

The annual Dao Foundation Candidate List announcement always captivated the entire Ancient Domain.

Alongside it was the Foundation Establishment Candidate List.

These two lists essentially encompassed both the martial arts and immortal cultivation systems.

Lu Changsheng started feeling intrigued.

He too wanted to see if the Dao Foundation Candidate List would include his name.

After all, by the rules, Lu Changsheng’s brain domain had yet to reach one hundred leagues, thus disqualifying him from being listed on the Dao Foundation Candidate List.

However, Lu Changsheng had repeatedly slain powerful figures from the Dao Foundation Candidate List.

Most notably, he had defeated Lei Tiandu, the first True Inheritance disciple of the Yellow Heaven Sect.

This act caused a massive upheaval across the Ancient Domain.

Remember, Lei Tiandu wasn’t merely the Yellow Heaven Sect’s top True Disciple; he ranked ninth on the Dao Foundation Candidate List!

His reputation was remarkable and authoritative.

In the last several hundred years, hardly any of the top ten figures on the Dao Foundation Candidate List had perished.

There were cases of failure when attempting to establish Dao Foundations, but none had been slain.

Yet now, Lei Tiandu had been slain by Lu Changsheng.

And it happened in front of countless witnesses.

This incident sent shockwaves across the Ancient Domain.

The Dao Foundation Candidate List was undoubtedly in a bind over this.

Time ticked away, moment by moment.

Finally, noon arrived—the appointed time for the Dao Foundation Candidate List announcement.

The Task Hall had the swiftest access to news.

It even featured a "sub-list" of the Dao Foundation Candidate List that could update in real-time.

"Buzz."

In the Task Hall, the massive Dao Foundation Candidate List suddenly blurred, all the names trembling indistinctly.

Soon after, amidst dazzling golden light, names began to reappear one by one.

The golden radiance dissipated, and the annual Dao Foundation Candidate List was officially unveiled.

Everyone’s eyes immediately caught the foremost, most prominent name on the Dao Foundation Candidate List.

It had always been the same individual year after year, without any changes.

But now, it had changed.

The first name on the Dao Foundation Candidate List was Lu Changsheng of the Ancient Domain Heavenly Sect!

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