Lin Changsheng’s techniques were incredibly strange, making it difficult for the powerful figures of Shangling Observatory to counter.

“Don’t be careless, attack together.”

An Elder at the early Great Vehicle stage died miserably, causing everyone’s hearts to tremble.

Although Shangling Observatory was a top force in the Imperial Province, nurturing a Mahayana cultivator required an enormous amount of resources. Losing even one was a significant blow.

“This guy is much more troublesome than the previous successors of the Qing Sect.”

In the past, the successors of the Qing Sect would at most challenge the powerful figures of various sects and then head to the demon abyss once they were satisfied. However, this time, Lin Changsheng’s actions clearly showed he intended to fight Shangling Observatory to the death.

“Let’s see how long you can struggle.”

Luo Shurong and several Supreme Ancestors at the peak of the Great Vehicle stage attacked together, intending to suppress Lin Changsheng. In their eyes, using such a formation against Lin Changsheng was already giving him face.

However, what happened next was hard for the higher-ups of Shangling Observatory to accept.

Even though Luo Shurong and the other high-level figures attacked with lethal intent, they couldn’t take down Lin Changsheng. At most, they forced him into a disadvantage.

Around them, many Elders at the early and mid Great Vehicle stage formed an array, casting supernatural powers from a distance.

More than fifty people joined the attack.

Even so, Lin Changsheng maintained an undefeated stance, effortlessly countering every lethal move.

The inheritance memories of the Qing Sect were the accumulation of countless predecessors.

Under the siege of Luo Shurong and the others, Lin Changsheng swung his sword thousands of times.

Sword light surged, spanning millions of miles across the sky, shocking countless forces.

“A huge commotion has erupted in the direction of Shangling Observatory.”

“I heard the successor of the Qing Sect came a while ago to demand protection fees but was repelled by Shangling Observatory. Now it seems the situation isn’t so optimistic.”

“The previous successors of the Qing Sect would at most throw a tantrum at various sects.”

“This person, known as Daoist Changsheng, uses the technique of celestial deduction, leaving no trace.”

The world is vast; finding the source based on a single Daoist title is wishful thinking.

Many top forces in the Imperial Province received the news and used great supernatural powers to observe the situation at Shangling Observatory. They didn’t want Lin Changsheng to die; otherwise, who would risk their life to suppress the demon abyss the next time it stirred?

The entrance to Shangling Observatory had become a wasteland, with countless stars drifting in the vast starry sea.

Lin Changsheng borrowed the power of the stars to resist the terrifying killing array.

After a long battle, Lin Changsheng found an opportune moment, killed five core Elders at the mid Great Vehicle stage, and with a ghostly figure, appeared before Holy Lord Luo Shurong.

Screech—

He thrust his sword, startling Luo Shurong into instinctively retreating and forming a defensive technique in front of him.

The sword light struck the protective Dao technique but didn’t harm Luo Shurong.

However, the fact that Lin Changsheng could find Luo Shurong’s exact location within the killing array and still handle the combined attacks of the Elders shocked Luo Shurong.

“Kill him!”

Luo Shurong was determined to kill, not caring about the demon abyss issue. Whoever wanted to go could go. As long as the knife wasn’t at his throat, he didn’t care.

However, even with everyone’s combined efforts, they couldn’t suppress Lin Changsheng. Instead, Lin Changsheng broke through a gap and left with only minor injuries.

Before coming, Lin Changsheng had already set up a protective Dao array in the distance, which could break the killing array’s blockade with just a thought.

Therefore, facing the siege of Shangling Observatory, Lin Changsheng was unperturbed, able to advance or retreat at will.

“He got away!”

Watching Lin Changsheng leave, Luo Shurong shouted angrily, his brows full of rage.

It wouldn’t be long before this matter spread throughout the Imperial Province, and Shangling Observatory would become a laughingstock.

For many years, the successors of the Mystic Azure Sect had guarded the demon abyss, reaching a realm of understanding in array techniques far beyond common people. Lin Changsheng inherited these memories and naturally made good use of the accumulated experience of his predecessors.

He could go to suppress the demon abyss, but first, he wanted to make these forces in the Imperial Province suffer, ensuring they couldn’t continue their tyrannical ways.

Lin Changsheng didn’t blame these forces for not guarding the demon abyss but hated them for enjoying the safety brought by the Qing Sect while encroaching on its resources and territory, pressing step by step.

Ungrateful didn’t even begin to describe it.

Even a dog knows gratitude!

However, the cultivation world was cruel. If your strength weakened, you would be oppressed without reason. As for gratitude, at a certain point, no one cared anymore.

Shangling Observatory buried the fallen Elders with solemnity, the entire sect dressed in mourning clothes, the atmosphere somber.

They thought this matter could be put to rest, but two months later, Lin Changsheng returned.

Having slightly recovered from his injuries and set up a profound array that allowed for immediate escape, Lin Changsheng struck the newly rebuilt mountain gate with a single sword.

Boom—

The front hall of Shangling Observatory’s mountain gate collapsed again, the momentum earth-shattering.

“Daoist Changsheng, must you be so ruthless?”

Luo Shurong reappeared, unable to maintain his calm demeanor, angrily rebuking.

“My methods are nothing compared to Shangling Observatory’s.”

In the inherited memories, Shangling Observatory had killed over a thousand Elders and disciples to seize a top-grade spirit vein mine from the Qing Sect. At that time, the Qing Sect had been driven to the brink of collapse, unable to fight Shangling Observatory, only able to grieve in their hearts.

“What do you want?”

After the last incident, Luo Shurong knew it would be difficult to suppress Lin Changsheng and refrained from acting. If Shangling Observatory killed Lin Changsheng at all costs, their foundation would suffer unimaginable damage.

Just the Elders Lin Changsheng killed last time had already caused Shangling Observatory significant pain.

“Protection fee.”

Lin Changsheng said coldly.

Huff—

Taking a deep breath, Luo Shurong suppressed his inner anger and gritted his teeth, “How much do you want?”

“Depends on Shangling Observatory’s sincerity.”

Lin Changsheng stood with one hand behind his back, the other hanging by his side, his voice icy.

After much consideration, Luo Shurong didn’t want to cause more casualties and had no choice but to compromise.

Taking out a top-grade spirit vein, Luo Shurong threw it to Lin Changsheng, “Take it.”

Glancing at it, Lin Changsheng said indifferently, “Not enough.”

Gritting his teeth, Luo Shurong took out two more top-grade spirit veins.

“Not enough.”

Lin Changsheng shook his head.

“Do you really think Shangling Observatory can be bullied at will?”

Three top-grade spirit veins were nothing to Shangling Observatory, but Lin Changsheng’s attitude was unacceptable to Luo Shurong, who shouted loudly.

“Then let’s keep playing. I will fulfill my promise from that day, making sure Shangling Observatory never has a day of peace.”

A top-tier existence’s relentless pursuit could destroy all of Shangling Observatory’s layouts. With so many properties, it was impossible to have powerful figures stationed everywhere.

“Why keep entangling with Shangling Observatory? Shouldn’t you go suppress the demon abyss like the Qing Sect’s predecessors?”

Luo Shurong said sternly.

“Heh.” Lin Changsheng sneered, “The Qing Sect’s predecessors went to the demon abyss out of compassion for the common people, not bothering with you. I am just a common man; I can go or not. Not only will Shangling Observatory pay the protection fee, but I will also visit other forces one by one. If you have the ability, unite and kill me; if not, bow your heads obediently.”

“You…” Luo Shurong pointed at Lin Changsheng, unable to speak.

“I don’t have much patience to waste words with you. I’ll give you half an incense stick’s time. If you don’t offer a satisfactory amount, I will kill everyone from Shangling Observatory, regardless of age.”

Lin Changsheng was willing to bear a notorious reputation to seek justice for the fallen predecessors.

“You dare!” Luo Shurong panicked.

“Try me if you don’t believe.”

Lin Changsheng, dressed in black, stood like a demon god, making it hard for countless people to breathe.