Chapter 1794 - 505: The Sovereign’s Summons, Secret of the Eternal

"Speak."

"Master, previously my soul strength was mediocre. If it weren't for enhancing my soul through soul frequency, I might not have been able to even overcome the Soul Ladder."

"Does this mean I haven't actually triggered the 'gathering spirit phenomenon'? And that my soul might still be dissipating into other timelines and dimensions? Meaning that in other dimensions and timelines, there might be a version of myself with a stronger soul."

Lu Changsheng realized this.

According to the explanation of the "gathering spirit phenomenon," the stronger one becomes, the stronger they grow.

If Lu Changsheng truly was the strongest, then his soul could not be so weak.

"In theory, yes. But don't be discouraged; as long as you strive hard, there is a chance you can surpass the soul in other dimensions and timelines."

Flying Dragon Ruler consoled him.

This is also why Flying Dragon Ruler does not accept those with weak souls as disciples.

A weak soul generally signifies that on this timeline, the soul is not the strongest across all dimensions and timelines.

One strong step leads to another.

For the weak to catch up is too difficult.

"Thank you, Master, for clearing my doubts. I understand."

Lu Changsheng respectfully saluted.

He truly understood.

It turns out cultivation is not just about competing with others, but it's actually competing with oneself.

Moreover, it's competing with numerous versions of oneself across countless timelines and dimensions.

That makes it much more challenging.

Who knows how strong 'myself' is in other timelines?

Some might have reached the Second Realm or even the Third Realm?

After all, another version of myself in other timelines might also possess 'top-level comprehension.'

Lu Changsheng took his leave.

However, upon his departure, Flying Dragon Ruler granted Lu Changsheng a special privilege: he could visit him anytime.

Even most direct disciples don't receive such a privilege.

Only three Second Realm disciples have such a privilege.

Lu Changsheng returned to his Cave Mansion.

Lin Qingluan smiled slightly and asked, "How was it?"

"It was an eye-opening experience."

Lu Changsheng took another deep look at Lin Qingluan.

Now, estimating that Lin Qingluan possesses the Luck Divine Tree, she is likely the strongest being across many dimensions and timelines.

Therefore, for Lin Qingluan, everything is moving in a positive direction.

"Changsheng, without your Luck Divine Tree, I could never have reached today, let alone be the number one across many timelines and dimensions!"

"I wonder if in other timelines, other dimensions, there's another version of me who met you?"

Lin Qingluan looked deeply at Lu Changsheng.

Her eyes were filled with tenderness.

In other timelines, there might be a Lu Changsheng.

But whether Lin Qingluan would meet him is truly uncertain.

Lin Qingluan could be said to be 'carried along' by the sheer power of Lu Changsheng.

After all, who, possessing a Luck Divine Tree, wouldn't refine it themselves, but instead give it to someone else to refine?

"Qingluan, you and I are one."

Lu Changsheng and Lin Qingluan shared a tender moment.

However, in his mind, Lu Changsheng kept pondering a question.

In many timelines and dimensions, he might already be 'behind.'

Left in the shadows by 'himself.'

"The last time my avatar was destroyed likely had a big impact, causing a loss of some Qi Fortune."

Lu Changsheng recalled the last time his avatar was destroyed during transportation.

This was the only time Lu Changsheng had failed in a long while.

Even though it was just an avatar.

Still, to some extent, the avatar represents Lu Changsheng himself.

Failure means failure.

This is the loss of Qi Fortune.

It's just that Lu Changsheng didn't feel it before.

Until this time, when Lu Changsheng couldn't even pass the Soul Ladder.

It must be due to the loss of Qi Fortune.

Otherwise, Lu Changsheng had been invincible for a long time; how could he fail to pass just the Soul Ladder?

Fortunately, Lu Changsheng still has top-level comprehension.

He forcefully deduced the soul frequency, thus enhancing his soul.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to become a disciple of Flying Dragon Ruler.

This time was quite significant for Lu Changsheng.

It made him realize the importance of the 'soul.'

"Now I have the Gathering Luck Tower, but in other timelines, another version of myself might also have similar Treasures, and top-level comprehension. My only advantage is the deduced soul frequency, which other versions of myself in other timelines might not deduce."

"After all, my soul frequency was deduced only in a special situation, forced by circumstances."

"Without such experiences, it's difficult..."

Lu Changsheng meticulously organized his current advantages in his mind.

The only advantage is the unique soul frequency.

This might be his only hope of 'surpassing' other versions of 'himself' in other timelines and dimensions.

"The soul frequency must be maintained at all times."

"Fortunately, this only involves a part of the mind. Even if I allocate a tenth of my mind, it's enough to maintain the special soul frequency, without affecting normal cultivation."

Lu Changsheng had a thought.

He immediately allocated a part of his 'True Realm.'

Letting this part of the 'True Realm' remain in the Boundary Sea, continuously maintaining the special soul frequency, to see when it can resonate with souls from other dimensions, thereby enhancing his soul.

This may take decades.

Or it could take hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands of years.

Currently, Lu Changsheng has no other options.

He can only try his luck.

This is beyond his control.

The only thing Lu Changsheng can control is cultivation.

Therefore, he must focus primarily on cultivation.

Regarding the soul frequency, let an avatar maintain it indefinitely.

Mentioning cultivation, Lu Changsheng's self-created 'Dimension Ascension Technique' is quite good.

It has great potential.

But currently, Lu Changsheng's True Realm has already birthed the Mortal World, Spirit Realm, Small Thousand Realm, and Great Thousand Realm.

Now, Lu Changsheng's True Realm has expanded 115 times, progress has reached 100%, and he is even eligible to challenge the Second Realm.

However, given Lu Changsheng's current situation.

If he rashly challenges the Second Realm, the success rate is only about ten percent!

With such low odds, Lu Changsheng will not attempt it.

Then he can choose to continue expanding.

After all, Lu Changsheng's True Realm can continue to expand, with more realms like the Divine Realm and Supreme Realm.

As the True Realm continuously expands, only then will Lu Changsheng have a greater chance of challenging the Second Realm.

But now, each expansion of the True Realm requires a hundred thousand Source Crystals.

This amount of Source Crystals is astronomical.

A number that is astronomical.

Ordinary First Realm Transcenders can only look up to it.

Even for a Realm Master, it's a significant amount.

Moreover, Lu Changsheng's True Realm isn't going to expand just once.

He will need many more expansions.

Source Crystals are something Lu Changsheng absolutely cannot have enough of.

"Relying solely on the Realm Master's 'transportation,' how many years will it take to earn enough Source Crystals?"

"If it were before, it wouldn't matter, just wait more, and keep transporting."

"But now it's different. Across countless timelines and dimensions, countless versions of me are all cultivating desperately. If I don't want to ultimately become the 'wedding dress' for another version of myself in another timeline, then I must race against time to enhance cultivation at the fastest possible speed."

"I must quickly earn a large quantity of Source Crystals!"

Lu Changsheng's eyes glimmered with resolve.

He had already made up his mind.

His cultivation plan has been set.

Now, it's time to act.

"Source Crystals... maybe I can ask Senior Brother Fang Chuan."

Lu Changsheng thought of Fang Chuan.

As a powerful Second Realm cultivator, there should be plenty of opportunities to earn Source Crystals.

Having the chance to directly interact with a powerful Second Realm cultivator is not an opportunity that other First Realm Transcenders have.

Thus, Lu Changsheng directly left the Cave Mansion to visit Fang Chuan.