Top-Class Comprehension: Start with Basic Fist Techniques Chapter 1300 384: Ten Years in Seclusion, Earth-Shaking Secret, Was the Immortal Technique Wrong? (Part 3)

Previously, joining the City Lord Mansion was not his intention.

The reason was simply that the stipulations set forth by the City Lord Mansion were far too stringent.

Now that he had attained immortality, what reason would he have to bind himself to the City Lord Mansion?

As if perceiving Lu Changsheng's musings, the Water Immortal offered a gentle smile and stated, "Fellow Daoist Lu, we cultivators who have reached the True Immortal realm often require numerous precious resources. These are precisely what the City Lord Mansion is capable of providing."

"This point is significant!"

Lu Changsheng grasped the implication.

Resources!

The path of True Immortal cultivation is heavily dependent on specific external aids.

For instance, if one were to cultivate the Nine Heavens Earth Immortal Technique, the acquisition of Nine Heavens Earth would be an absolute prerequisite.

Without this vital component, cultivation would be impossible.

It was evident that the City Lord Mansion employed this strategy to attract and retain many True Immortals.

After all, with resources readily available, what hesitation would there be?

Even if it meant sacrificing a degree of freedom.

Even if it meant being subject to certain obligations.

However, possessing the necessary cultivation resources offered at least a sliver of hope in reaching the Heavenly Immortal stage.

Lu Changsheng did not dwell on this matter for an extended period.

He had not yet even selected a cultivation technique, so how could he possibly consider joining the City Lord Mansion?

Furthermore, the techniques available within the City Lord Mansion might not be of the highest caliber.

If they were truly exceptional, why had Great Immortal Lu not yet ascended to Heavenly Immortal status?

Why had so many other immortals within the City Lord Mansion also failed to achieve Heavenly Immortal cultivation?

"Fellow Daoist Water, Brother Lu has always cherished his freedom; I currently have no intention of joining the City Lord Mansion."

Lu Changsheng delivered his refusal plainly.

A flicker of disappointment crossed the Water Immortal's eyes.

However, to begin with, he hadn't harbored a great deal of optimism.

The Water Immortal rose with an expression tinged with regret.

But just as he was about to depart, the Water Immortal paused and added, "Oh yes, there is one more matter I must remind you of, Daoist."

"Should you decide to establish a Dao Field in the future, make sure not to situate it within ten thousand miles of Lu City. Doing so would be construed as a direct challenge to Great Immortal Lu."

With these words, the Water Immortal took his leave.

"Not to establish a Dao Field within ten thousand miles of Lu City?"

Lu Changsheng pondered this statement.

Was this intended as a piece of advice or a veiled threat?

Perhaps, it was a combination of both.

A Dao Field represents a place of immense significance.

It is intrinsically linked to an Immortal.

It is akin to an Immortal's Cave Mansion.

No, it holds a far more profound meaning than a mere Cave Mansion.

A Dao Field is, in essence, equivalent to an Immortal's dominion.

A specific radius around the Dao Field should remain unoccupied by other Dao Fields.

To violate this unspoken rule is to invite conflict.

Consider this: a Dao Field possesses the capability to amplify an Immortal's power by more than tenfold.

The disparity in strength between being within one's own Dao Field and being outside of it is substantial.

If one were to establish a Dao Field within the ten-thousand-mile perimeter of Lu City.

Then, who would truly hold sway over Lu City?

It would undoubtedly pose a considerable threat to Lu City.

It would significantly undermine the authority of Great Immortal Lu.

Nevertheless, the prospect of establishing a Dao Field remained exceedingly distant for Lu Changsheng at this juncture.

He had not even begun to contemplate it.

The creation of a Dao Field necessitates staggering amounts of resources.

Lu Changsheng hadn't even finalized his choice of cultivation techniques, so how could he possibly undertake the establishment of a Dao Field?

In reality, a great many immortals residing in the Heavenly Realm do not possess their own Dao Fields.

Conversely, those who do are the exception rather than the rule.

Immortals who command Dao Fields typically hold elevated status.

This is especially true because the most crucial resource for establishing a Dao Field is an Immortal Treasure.

Immortal Treasures serve to stabilize Qi Luck, a uniquely powerful attribute.

They are exceedingly rare and notoriously difficult to come by.

Without an Immortal Treasure to anchor Qi Luck, the very notion of establishing a Dao Field becomes untenable.

"Establishing a Dao Field is still a far-off dream; there isn't even a starting point."

"It would be far wiser to focus on cultivation techniques first."

"Currently, I only possess the Nine Heavens Earth Immortal Technique, and the variety of referenceable techniques is far too limited."

"I must devise a method to acquire more Immortal Techniques."

Lu Changsheng profoundly understood the paramount importance of Immortal Techniques.

After all, whether one could ascend to the Heavenly Immortal realm, whether their physical body could manifest the Immortal Attribute.

The significance of Immortal Techniques was undeniably clear.

Lu Changsheng harbored no desire to settle for anything less than the absolute best when it came to Immortal Techniques.

The pinnacle of Immortal Techniques would, naturally, be one created by oneself.

However, even self-creation requires a foundation of existing knowledge for reference.

"The Qi Family can now offer me progressively less assistance..."

Lu Changsheng reflected on the capabilities of the Qi Family.

If the Qi Family were a True Immortal lineage...

If they possessed an ancient and profound heritage, perhaps they would hold ten, or even eight, Immortal Techniques.

But alas, the Qi Family was not a True Immortal lineage.

Nor did they boast such an extensive and deep foundation.

Lu Changsheng's thoughts then turned to the Chen Family.

The Chen Family was indeed a True Immortal lineage, yet even they possessed only a single Immortal Technique.

The foundation remains insufficient.

Yet, the thought of the Chen Family sparked an idea within Lu Changsheng.

Within Lu City, numerous other families bore resemblances to the Chen Family.

Each had once been esteemed families of True Immortals.

However, with the passing of their True Immortal protectors, their influence waned, leading to a gradual decline.

Still, regardless of their fallen status, their lineage as True Immortal families was undeniable.

Each of them undoubtedly possessed an Immortal Palace.

Immortal Techniques themselves are not inherently that valuable.

It is only when combined with suitable resources that their true worth is realized.

"Heh."

"It seems I must pay another visit to those True Immortal families..."

Lu Changsheng let out a wry chuckle, shaking his head.

While this course of action might easily be construed as predatory acquisition, for the sake of his cultivation, it was the only viable path.

Otherwise, relying on his own efforts or the Qi Family to slowly amass Immortal Techniques would prove to be an exceedingly long endeavor.

Lu City already harbored these techniques readily; there was no need to expend precious time and energy in a slow accumulation.

In the most extreme scenario, Lu Changsheng could offer them some form of compensation.

After all, those families had not wronged Lu Changsheng, and he ought to distinguish his treatment of them from that of the Chen Family.

Consequently, Lu Changsheng proceeded to visit these families one by one.

Under the guise of a simple visit, his true intention was to "borrow" their Immortal Techniques for perusal.

Regarding the matter of providing benefits.

In truth, Lu Changsheng had overthought the situation.

There was no necessity for him to offer any form of compensation.

He was, at this juncture, a dignified True Immortal, while those families had long since faded from their former glory.

The prospect of establishing a connection with him through an Immortal Technique was, in fact, excessively advantageous for them.