Top-Class Comprehension: Start with Basic Fist Techniques Chapter 1377 - 403: The Cave Mansion of the Eight Treasures Great Immortal, Secret of the Heavenly Immortal! (Part 3)

Only those who have reached the Heavenly Immortal level and possess profound cultivation realms are capable of establishing numerous potent immortal arrays. In Lu Changsheng's assessment, the complexity of this particular immortal array closely approached that of a Heavenly Immortal's creation, or perhaps it was on par with an array established by a Heavenly Immortal. He pondered how the Great Immortal Eight Treasures had managed to erect such an array. Could it have been through the use of purchased array flags? Such a possibility seemed quite plausible.

"Brother Lu, what course of action should we take now?" the Giant Axe Immortal inquired, his voice tinged with desperation. "If even you are unable to breach this immortal array, I fear we are truly without recourse..."

The Giant Axe Immortal had harbored significant expectations for Lu Changsheng. Should Lu Changsheng fail to dismantle the immortal array, their path to uncovering the secret behind the Great Immortal Eight Treasures' triumph over his body tribulation would be blocked. While this secret might not hold immense value for Lu Changsheng, it was of critical importance to the Giant Axe Immortal. After all, the Giant Axe Immortal was self-aware of his limitations. He had once harbored ambitions that reached for the heavens, believing he could ascend to the pinnacle of cultivation. However, since achieving immortality, he had come to a stark realization: advancing to the Heavenly Immortal realm would likely prove an insurmountable challenge. He resigned himself to the probability of spending his remaining existence stagnating within the True Immortal Realm. Consequently, if promotion to Heavenly Immortal was out of reach, he needed to discover alternative methods to extend his lifespan, specifically by overcoming his body tribulation. Therefore, the method of overcoming this tribulation was paramount. The Giant Axe Immortal had placed his hopes squarely on the cave mansion of the Great Immortal Eight Treasures, anticipating that Lu Changsheng could penetrate its defenses and acquire all the hidden secrets.

Observing the glimmer of disappointment on the Giant Axe Immortal's features, Lu Changsheng offered a faint smile. "Fear not, it was merely a test. The immortal array guarding this chamber is exceptionally formidable, almost certainly at the Heavenly Immortal level," he stated. "An immortal array of such caliber cannot be subdued through brute force alone, but one must remember, Brother Lu is a Red Dust Immortal!" he declared with conviction. "Given sufficient time, Brother Lu will undoubtedly break this immortal array!"

Lu Changsheng's words were delivered with unshakeable resolve and confidence, reigniting the Giant Axe Immortal's dwindling hope. "Brother Lu, I entrust this entirely to you," the Giant Axe Immortal said, his demeanor visibly brightening. Lu Changsheng offered no further words, understanding that actions spoke louder than mere pronouncements. He then proceeded to sit in a cross-legged position just outside the immortal array. With focused intent, Lu Changsheng began to employ his decomposition ability, meticulously analyzing the intricacies of the immortal array. His proficiency in array analysis was so profound it could be considered instinctual. Indeed, while an immortal array at the Heavenly Immortal level was immensely powerful, Lu Changsheng's decomposition ability was its superior. This ability stemmed from his exceptional comprehension, a trait so strong that it was unlikely even a Heavenly Immortal could surpass him in this regard.

Time fluxesed onward, measured in months. One month, two months, three months, four months, five months passed. Lu Changsheng remained steadfast in his analysis, and his progress was remarkably smooth, requiring only a significant expenditure of time. Suddenly, a low hum resonated, and the cave mansion trembled slightly. Immediately, the immortal array encircling the chamber began to emit a brilliant, pulsating light. The luminescence intensified with each flash, but after a few moments, the immortal array gradually faded and disintegrated, signifying its complete breach. The entrance to the chamber was finally revealed.

"Success!" the Giant Axe Immortal exclaimed, overwhelmed with elation. Approximately eight months had elapsed since their endeavor began. In this span, he had managed to break an immortal array that was suspected to be of Heavenly Immortal grade. He marveled at the terrifying decomposition ability Lu Changsheng possessed. The Giant Axe Immortal was not ignorant of such matters; he understood the formidable nature of a Red Dust Immortal's decomposition ability, yet recognized that it varied significantly among individuals. Lu Changsheng's ability, however, was unparalleled in his experience. He had seldom encountered a Red Dust Immortal whose decomposition ability surpassed that of Lu Changsheng. "Let us proceed inside," Lu Changsheng stated, offering no further explanations as they both entered the chamber.

Upon entering, Lu Changsheng's gaze fell upon a skeletal corpse. "Could this be the Great Immortal Eight Treasures?" Lu Changsheng immediately surmised. It was highly probable that the skeletal remains belonged to the Great Immortal Eight Treasures. Unlike Heavenly Immortals, Great Immortals and True Immortals did not possess an immortal body. While their corpses might endure for an extended period after death, prolonged exposure to time would inevitably lead to decay, eventually reducing them to mere bones, as they lacked the perennial preservation afforded by an immortal body—a distinction reserved for beings at the Heavenly Immortal level and above.

The body Lu Changsheng refined within the Boundary Sea was, by no means, a Heavenly Immortal physique. It had merely resisted complete decay into a skeletal remains due to not being dead for an excessively long period.

Had it truly been a Heavenly Immortal, its immortal form would have been beyond Lu Changsheng's ability to refine.

"To think a dignified Great Immortal, one who experienced twelve body tribulations, the esteemed Eight Treasures Great Immortal, would ultimately perish alone in such a desolate cave mansion..."

Lu Changsheng’s voice trailed off, a soft murmur escaping his lips.

A hint of melancholy seemed to permeate his tone.

Even someone as formidable as the Eight Treasures Great Immortal had met his end.

In the face of the relentless march of time, even a Great Immortal proved to be no more significant than an ordinary being.

"Brother Lu, hasten here and cast your gaze upon this!"

Abruptly, the Giant Axe Immortal’s voice boomed through the cavern.

Lu Changsheng turned and approached, observing the Giant Axe Immortal’s discovery: a Jade Scroll resting upon a stone table.

"Brother Giant Axe, what treasure have you unearthed?"

Lu Changsheng inquired, his curiosity piqued.

"This Jade Scroll… it holds the earth-shattering secrets of how the Eight Treasures Great Immortal conquered his body tribulations!"

The Giant Axe Immortal’s astonishment was palpable, his voice ringing with profound shock.

Excitement coursed through him, as if he had stumbled upon truly monumental revelations.

"Indeed?"

Lu Changsheng, too, felt a stir of anticipation and prepared to examine the scroll himself.

With that, he extended his spiritual sense, allowing it to sweep directly over the surface of the Jade Scroll.

The scroll undeniably contained insights left behind by the Eight Treasures Great Immortal himself.

What's more, the information detailed within was precisely what Lu Changsheng needed most urgently.

Within its confines, the Eight Treasures Great Immortal had, in essence, chronicled the entirety of his existence.

Once, the Eight Treasures Great Immortal had lived with a soaring spirit. After attaining True Immortal status, his ambition had been to ascend further, to become a Heavenly Immortal.

However, one fateful day, upon learning the grim reality concerning Heavenly Immortals, an overwhelming terror seized him, leaving him utterly petrified.