"An Innate Saint, truly an Innate Saint!"
"With such comprehension, able to glimpse the rules and origin of heaven and earth, itâs difficult not to ascend to the rank of Earth Saint."
Lu Changsheng smiled.
"Letâs go."
Lu Changsheng left the deserted island and headed straight for the Heavenly River Sacred Land.
Time passed in a flash.
Several months passed again.
When Lu Changsheng saw the Heavenly River Sacred Land, it had truly been five months since he left the Divine Domain.
The Heavenly River Sacred Land remained as it always had. Although the Mountain Protection Array was active, as a Title Elder, Lu Changsheng naturally could enter and leave the Sacred Land at will.
Moreover, his presence was immediately noticed by the Sacred Land disciples.
"Look quickly; it seems to be Elder Lu."
"It really is Elder Lu. A while ago, they said Elder Lu had left the Heavenly River Sacred Land, and now heâs back?"
"Rumor has it Elder Lu went to a mysterious place, but the specifics are known only to the upper echelon of the Sacred Land."
Many disciples recognized Lu Changsheng.
After all, Lu Changshengâs performance in the Qingshan Holy Land was too outstanding.
It left many disciples of the Heavenly River Sacred Land in admiration.
However, what stirred the biggest commotion was among the Martial Saint Elders of the Heavenly River Sacred Land.
"What, Elder Lu has returned?"
"He returned after just a year or two?"
"Quick, invite Elder Lu to the Heavenly River Grand Hall!"
The numerous Martial Saint Elders of the Heavenly River Sacred Land, along with the Sect Leader, had already gathered in the Grand Hall.
Lu Changsheng walked into the Heavenly River Grand Hall.
"Greetings, Sect Leader, greetings to all elders."
Lu Changshengâs expression was calm as he greeted them nonchalantly.
Sect Leader Wan smiled and said, "Elder Lu, youâve not spent much time in the Divine Domain; what brings you back to the Sacred Land so soon? Is there an unforeseen event?"
Indeed, for a Martial Saint, what is a mere year or two?
Let alone a year or twoâeven ten years, twenty years would be insignificant.
Lu Changshengâs expression remained serene. He shook his head and said, "No unforeseen events occurred. Itâs just that Brother Lu has already achieved his goal in the Divine Domain; there is no further reason to stay."
"Achieved your goal?"
The Martial Saint Elders, hearing these words, suddenly had their eyes light up.
They vaguely understood Lu Changshengâs goal.
It was the Divine Fragment.
Could it be that Lu Changsheng had already obtained a Divine Fragment?
But this was just a year or two. It was far too short a time.
In the Divine Domain, even with good fortune, it typically takes a decade or more to obtain a Divine Fragment.
Moreover, Lu Changshengâs agreements with the major Sacred Lands allowed a hundred years.
The hundred-year deadline was extremely generous.
There was no need to rush.
Seeing the eager expressions of the Martial Saint Elders, Lu Changsheng smiled slightly and said, "Here is a Divine Fragment, Sect Leader, please inspect it."
Lu Changsheng immediately handed over a Divine Fragment to Sect Leader Wan.
And it wasnât just an ordinary fragmentâit was the largest among the Divine Fragments.
After all, the Heavenly River Sacred Land was the first Sacred Land Lu Changsheng had joined.
Offering a bit more benefit was only natural.
"Whoosh."
The Martial Saint Eldersâ gazes instantly locked onto the Sect Leader, especially on the Divine Fragment in his hand.
With their perception, they naturally sensed that this was a genuine Divine Fragment!
"Itâs truly a Divine Fragment?"
"And this Divine Fragment is enormous; it surpasses any Divine Fragment our Heavenly River Sacred Land has acquired in the past!"
"Elder Lu has truly shown his thoughtfulness by bringing back such a Divine Fragment so swiftly."
"But who should this Divine Fragment be allocated to?"
The Martial Saint Elders felt a surge of desire.
A Divine Fragment, after all.
Lu Changsheng had agreed to give the Heavenly River Sacred Land only one Divine Fragment.
Missing this opportunity meant the next chance to obtain such a fragment was uncertain, perhaps years or decades away.
However, there was only one Divine Fragment, and several elders met the conditions to utilize it.
Thus, it seemed inevitable that an internal "struggle" for the fragment would ensue within the Sacred Land.
Naturally, Lu Changsheng remained indifferent to such disputes.
He said to Sect Leader Wan, "Sect Leader, during my time in the Divine Domain, I gained substantiallyâI acquired ten Divine Fragments."
"You may notify the remaining nine Sacred Landsâ Martial Saint Elders to send someone to the Heavenly River Sacred Land to retrieve their Divine Fragments."
Lu Changshengâs words made all the elders momentarily widen their eyes in shock, their hearts trembling.
"What?"
"Elder Lu, you have more Divine Fragments, and not just one?"
"Ten Sacred Landsâ worth of Divine Fragments; thatâs ten fragmentsâa mere year or two, and youâve acquired ten Divine Fragments?"
"It may even exceed ten Divine Fragments..."
The elders were astounded.
Ordinarily, when a Martial Saint ventures into the Divine Domain, even with decades of effort, obtaining a single fragment is rare.
Yet Lu Changsheng managed to collect numerous fragments within the span of just a year or two.
This was simply... inconceivable!
"Very well, I will immediately notify the other Sacred Lands to visit the Heavenly River Sacred Land."
Sect Leader Wan nodded.
This task was nothing more than a simple favor.
"By the way, as a Title Elder, I should have access to the Heavenly River Sacred Landâs library, correct?"
Lu Changsheng asked.
"Of course, Elder Lu. You may visit the library and freely consult any texts."
In this regard, the Heavenly River Sacred Land imposed no restrictions.
After all, Lu Changsheng was already a Martial Saint.
What could possibly require limitation?
Lu Changsheng nodded slightly and soon left the Grand Hall.
He brought up the attribute panel.