Chapter 1790 - 504: Assembling 9 Soul Maps, Lu Changsheng Shakes Flying Dragon Mountain! The Sovereign Arrives and Accepts Him as a Direct Disciple!

"Indeed, there are more than nine Soul Maps."

"Actually, it doesn't matter. Whether it's the Ninth Map or the Twelfth Map, they are merely standards for judgment. As for the Dragon Lord, Lu Changsheng has caught his eye and satisfied him, and that's enough..."

Many people actually knew what this meant for Lu Changsheng.

It was a skyward flight!

"Alright, Lu Changsheng, are you willing to accept me as your master?"

At this moment, Lu Changsheng "awakened."

He returned again to Sky Dragon City.

But now, from the void, a giant silhouette uttered a booming sound.

Lu Changsheng immediately recognized the entity's identity.

The Dragon Lord!

A great presence of the Third Realm!

Standing at the Cosmic Peak, overlooking all beings!

For such a presence, even if not a Realm Master, what does it matter?

"Disciple Lu Changsheng pays respects to Master!"

Lu Changsheng immediately pledged his loyalty.

"Hahaha, good."

"Lu Changsheng, you shall be a direct disciple."

"Hmm, there are some other individuals. Is that your Dao companion? She has merged a Luck Divine Tree within her body; no wonder she could complete seven Soul Maps. Though with the help of an external object, the Luck Divine Tree is very special and rare. Having one merged within is indeed a blessing."

"In that case, Lin Qingluan, you may also take me as your master."

Lin Qingluan was overjoyed.

"Disciple Lin Qingluan pays respects to Master!"

Lin Qingluan and Lu Changsheng exchanged a glance.

She truly did not expect to be able to accept the Dragon Lord as her master alongside Lu Changsheng.

This was indeed to be the direct disciples of the Lord!

The Dragon Lord seemed pleased to have accepted Lu Changsheng and Lin Qingluan, and in his good mood, he took in several more named disciples.

"First, head to the Flying Dragon Divine Palace."

"Yes, Master."

After speaking, the great silhouette of the Dragon Lord slowly dissipated.

Fang Chuan looked at Lu Changsheng and Lin Qingluan, smiling as he said, "Well done. Master is pleased to have accepted excellent disciples and is in a good mood. Brother Lu, Sister Lin, and all named disciples, follow me to the Flying Dragon Divine Palace."

"Yes, Brother."

Thus, Fang Chuan led Lu Changsheng and the others, flying directly from Sky Dragon City toward the Flying Dragon Divine Palace.

Many cultivators in Sky Dragon City witnessed this scene, envy written on their faces.

"It's truly surprising that this time the Dragon Lord accepted two direct disciples, and both are actually a pair of Dao companions?"

"That Lu Changsheng is exceptional. It's said he is a Realm Master, and the first Realm Master disciple under the Dragon Lord!"

"Indeed, the Dragon Lord evidently values Lu Changsheng even more. He even directly made an exception to extend the test by three years for Lu Changsheng to complete the Ninth Soul Map."

"And that Lin Qingluan, she actually possesses a Luck Divine Tree within her? That's a supreme treasure capable of absorbing boundless Qi Fortune, unexpectedly residing within Lin Qingluan."

"Hehe, with the Dragon Lord, who dares covet the Luck Divine Tree on Lin Qingluan?"

Despite many Transcenders in Sky Dragon City feeling quite dejected, they quickly adjusted their emotions.

After all, they were considered "successful."

Being able to reside in Sky Dragon City and remain on Flying Dragon Mountain is already quite fortunate.

Over ninety percent of people don't even have the chance to stay on Flying Dragon Mountain.

Lu Changsheng and Lin Qingluan arrived at the Flying Dragon Divine Palace.

At this moment, multiple gazes fell upon Lu Changsheng and Lin Qingluan from within the Flying Dragon Divine Palace.

Most of them were the named disciples of the Dragon Lord.

Of course, there were direct disciples too, but their numbers were relatively scarce.

Within the Flying Dragon Divine Palace, Fang Chuan said with a smile, "Brother Lu, Sister Lin, there are numerous independent Cave Mansions in the Divine Palace. According to the rules, each of you should be assigned a Cave Mansion, but since you are Dao companions, there's no need for such trouble. What about assigning you a larger Cave Mansion?"

Lu Changsheng and Lin Qingluan nodded, saying, "As Brother Fang arranges."

Thus, Fang Chuan led the two to a gigantic Cave Mansion.

"This Cave Mansion isn't simple; it's considered one of the largest Cave Mansions among the disciples in the Flying Dragon Divine Palace. Brother Lu, Sister Lin, you may temporarily reside within the Cave Mansion."

"Now that you are direct disciples, your status in the Flying Dragon Divine Palace is higher than that of named disciples. You may instruct them to handle any matters."

"Occasionally, Master will preach the Great Dao, yet only direct disciples are eligible to listen to Master's teachings. But ordinarily, you must not disturb Master unless there is something truly important."

"Having just become direct disciples, Master will summon you individually once. You only need to quietly wait for Master's summons."

Fang Chuan instructed them on some matters within the Flying Dragon Divine Palace before leaving.

Lu Changsheng and Lin Qingluan exchanged a glance.

"Changsheng, how were you able to complete nine Soul Maps?"

Lin Qingluan asked.

She could naturally see that Lu Changsheng seemed to have transformed "from weak to strong."

But isn't Soul Talent innate?

Even Lin Qingluan herself, with the help of the Luck Divine Tree, could increase her Soul Talent.

Yet Lu Changsheng at the start clearly couldn't make it through the Soul Ladder, only reaching the Forty-second Layer, which would be Lu Changsheng's limit.

But afterward, Lu Changsheng made rapid progress, passing through the Soul Ladder, even completing nine Soul Maps.

This clearly indicated that the Soul had been enhanced.

In merely two hundred years, how was Lu Changsheng able to enhance his Soul again and again?

This intrigued Lin Qingluan greatly.

Lu Changsheng looked at Lin Qingluan, speaking solemnly, "Qingluan, since you ask this question, do you know what a Soul is?"

"Soul?"

Lin Qingluan shook her head.

Although she completed seven Soul Maps and passed through the Soul Ladder, she relied on the Luck Divine Tree to enhance her Soul.

As for what a Soul is.

She actually doesn't know.

"In truth, there may be many dimensions, many versions of 'ourselves,' others may differ, but the essence of the Soul is the same..."

Lu Changsheng explained his understanding and speculations about the Soul one by one.

He even mentioned the topic of Soul Frequency.

If there were anyone in this World whom Lu Changsheng trusted the most, it would undoubtedly be Lin Qingluan.

"Soul Frequency..."

A flicker of curiosity flashed in Lin Qingluan's eyes.

She truly hadn't expected that through his self-reflection and recommendations, Lu Changsheng's understanding of the Soul had reached such profound depths.

As for Lin Qingluan?

Even though Lu Changsheng had explained in detail, not knowing still means not knowing.

Even though she understood what Lu Changsheng meant, she couldn't personally experience it, and thus couldn't truly understand it.

But this did not hinder her trust in Lu Changsheng.

She believed Lu Changsheng's speculations were correct.

Otherwise, Lu Changsheng wouldn't have been able to enhance his Soul through its unique frequency in only two hundred years.

"Changsheng, then what is the actual use of the Soul?"

"Even though your Soul has been enhanced so much, and my Soul relying on Qi Fortune for enhancement, it seems that strength hasn't improved. I want to comprehend the Great Dao, but haven't comprehended any Dao..."

Lin Qingluan hesitated as she asked.

The Soul, what is its ultimate use?

At least until now, it seems that enhancing the Soul hasn't contributed much to the cultivation or strength of either Lu Changsheng or Lin Qingluan.

Passing through the Soul Ladder, completing Soul Maps is merely a "test" set by the Dragon Lord.

Not directly related to cultivation or strength.

"Perhaps it is relevant to the Transcender Third Realm or even realms beyond..."

"Let us quietly wait for Master's summons; then we will naturally know the use of the Soul."

Lin Qingluan nodded her head.

Thus, the two quietly waited within the Cave Mansion.