Chapter 1758: Chapter 1758: I’m Sorry for Previously Overestimating Myself and Asking You to Take Me as Your Master

When Mu Fusheng witnessed Shi Sheng enduring the sixth thunder strike, he immediately informed Lu Changsheng of the news.

Lu Changsheng hurried over without delay.

Before Shi Sheng successfully passed the Fifth Level of Thunder Tribulation, Lu Changsheng was already lurking in the shadows.

Seeing that Shi Sheng was unharmed, he had originally planned to return and ponder some improvements for the new vegetable patch at Sky Heart Valley. But hearing Mu Fusheng’s words…

Thus, the black-lined face of Lu Changsheng appeared before them.

The reason Lu Changsheng was present here was quickly understood by Shi Sheng and the others.

A warm stream seemed to flow through their hearts, akin to the gentle sunlight of spring warming their souls.

“So, it’s one thing for you to call your master during times of crisis… but now you want me to clean up the mess and pay off your debts too?” Lu Changsheng sneered, his brows tightly furrowed.

Shi Sheng, Blackie, and Mu Fusheng instinctively stepped back, their throats dry–swallowing nervously despite having no saliva.

The master was angry, and the consequences were dire.

Chu Xinghe froze for a moment before hurrying forward with cupped hands: “Fellow Daoist, are you the master of Shi Sheng and the others? Your illustrious name precedes you.”

“Illustrious name? You’ve heard of me?” The anger dissipated from Lu Changsheng’s face, replaced by an expression as if he’d seen a ghost.

“Where did you hear it? Who told you? Where is that person now?”

These three questions shot out like a barrage from Lu Changsheng’s mouth, rapid-fire and relentless.

Mu Fusheng and the others exchanged wary glances.

Though Chu Xinghe didn’t grasp the underlying meaning, they certainly did.

If Chu Xinghe dared to utter a name or location, their master would likely bolt out to handle it immediately!

Chu Xinghe stammered in confusion before sheepishly admitting, “No… no one told me, I was merely being polite. To be honest, I haven’t heard your esteemed name until now…”

Why had such a simple pleasantry elicited such an extreme reaction?

This comment left Chu Xinghe thoroughly befuddled.

Lu Changsheng, upon hearing this, let out a sigh of relief, his face filled with resentment: “If you’re being polite, stick to the basics. Was there really a need for dramatic gasps?”

Nearly scared him to death!

Whenever Lu Changsheng traveled abroad, he took exhaustive measures to avoid exposure.

Everyone who had ever encountered him was either stripped of memories concerning Lu Changsheng or restrained by restrictions.

For Chu Xinghe to claim he’d heard the name “Lu Changsheng”…

Within seconds, Lu Changsheng’s mind raced through all his outings in recent years, frantically analyzing what could have gone awry.

If someone of Chu Xinghe’s tier knew his name, wouldn’t other factions start hearing about it too?

That would be disastrous!

Lu Changsheng patted his chest in relief.

Chu Xinghe glanced at Shi Sheng and the others, seemingly asking: “Is your master always this neurotic?”

Shi Sheng could only manage an awkward smile. “Don’t mind him, our master tends to act this way… You’ll get used to it.”

“Ahem.” Lu Changsheng cleared his throat, redirecting Chu Xinghe’s focus. “Enough idle chatter; let’s discuss the real matter at hand.”

Chu Xinghe nodded. “Do you have a way to replace that missing celestial divine item?”

Lu Changsheng shook his head, “No, I can’t find one.”

No?

Chu Xinghe sighed deeply, shaking his head in resignation. “Figures… We’ll have to accept it and wait for the day your disciple has an epiphany. Until then, our sect’s strength will–”

He didn’t finish his sentence.

Lu Changsheng interrupted curiously, “I said I couldn’t find it, but I never said there’s no solution, did I?”

Chu Xinghe froze upon hearing this, then looked up sharply at Lu Changsheng, astonished. “Wait, you mean… you have a solution?”

“Of course,” Lu Changsheng replied with a breezy calm. “Can’t find it? Just create one instead.”

Chu Xinghe: “…”

Blackie, Shi Sheng, Mu Fusheng, and even Jiu Bailu, who had recently acquainted herself with Lu Changsheng, all covered their faces.

There’s no denying it; this is their master.

Only someone like him could nonchalantly utter such outrageous declarations.

Chu Xinghe smacked his forehead. “I’ve been utterly overwhelmed today… I must’ve misheard. What did you just say?”

Lu Changsheng glanced at him with mild puzzlement: “You’re a prominent figure. How’s your mental clarity faltering at this level? Aren’t you the leader of a sect? If your mind’s this muddled, how can your sect remain safe?”

Chu Xinghe: “…”

Shi Sheng, Blackie, Mu Fusheng, Jiu Bailu, Gu Sheng: “…”

“So, how does the senior plan to proceed?” Chu Xinghe held his head with a bitter smile.

Creating a celestial divine item capable of rivaling a star? Even as the Chaos Realm’s foremost Star Practitioner, he knew it was beyond him.

“Does this mean you’re also a cultivator of the Star Path?”

Lu Changsheng pondered briefly before replying, “I dabble in it.”

Dabble?

Ignoring Chu Xinghe’s incredulous gaze, Lu Changsheng continued, “That divine item was supplying your sect with star power through this ancient tower, correct?”

“In that case, all we need is something else to provide an endless stream of star power for your sect. Problem solved.”

Excuse me.

Could he not make it sound so casual?

Chu Xinghe turned to Shi Sheng and asked, “Is your master always this confident?”

“Confident?” Shi Sheng mulled over the word before shaking his head. “Our master usually lacks confidence–he’s always convinced his skills fall short.”

“But if our master can speak with such certainty, it undoubtedly means he can pull it off.”

Staring at the nonchalant expressions of Shi Sheng and company, Chu Xinghe held his tongue.

With nothing else to do, he watched intently as Lu Changsheng began his performance.

Lu Changsheng directed his gaze to the ancient tower’s apex.

From his observations, this tower housed hundreds of energy conduits connecting the entire Star Palace.

The celestial manifestation distributed star power through these connections.

Honing his focus.

Lu Changsheng waved his hand.

At that moment.

The entire ancient tower transformed into a vast space teeming with countless stars!

Chu Xinghe stared at the star-filled galaxy in shock, his expression rattled.

Each individual star brimmed with so much star power that it could crush his current Star Realm cultivation.

No exaggeration–any single star alone could annihilate him.

“You call this dabbling?”

But then came Lu Changsheng’s frown: “Hmm… I sensed a little of this from Shi Sheng and tried cultivating it briefly. Looks like I’m still far from proficient. My realm is still lacking.”

Chu Xinghe: “…”

Shi Sheng scratched his head with a grin. “Senior, you’ll get used to it.”

It’s the master, after all.

He’s always like this.

As the star power from countless stars poured into the ancient tower, the entire Star Palace felt as though immersed in star energy!

The disciples and elders of the Star Palace stared at the ancient tower with suspicion.

“What’s happening? Why is the star power suddenly this dense–hundreds of times thicker than before!”

Lu Changsheng, however, still frowned slightly: “This won’t do. It can’t automatically channel endless energy… However, if we link it to the actual starry skies, that should work.”

Listening to such jaw-dropping remarks.

Chu Xinghe paused, then glanced at Shi Sheng. “Now I understand why you have such extraordinary talent.”

“Previously, when I foolishly thought to take you as my disciple–my apologies!”