142: Breaking through defenses also depends on the person.

Those who knew Li Changsheng's strength were deeply skeptical at this moment.

Li Changsheng could even kill a city lord, and with a single, fatal blow at that.

It was impossible for him not to be able to kill those three. Something unusual was definitely afoot.

Unless he was putting on an act.

But none of that mattered anymore. The more people speculated and their emotions fluctuated, the more it was harvest season for Li Changsheng.

The emotion value kept jumping.

+5, +10, +6, +21!

And this didn't even include the three people fighting him in the Life and Death Duel.

As direct opponents, the emotion value they provided was naturally much greater.

The three unleashed a torrent of various Magic Treasures, secret techniques, Divine Abilities, and Spells all at once, surging towards Li Changsheng like a tidal wave.

Several times, Li Changsheng seemed on the verge of being hit, but he always managed to narrowly escape danger at the last moment.

Giving everyone the feeling that he had only just barely survived.

The great battle between the two sides lasted for a full half-day.

Li Changsheng knew it was time to end the battle.

Spotting an opening, he slashed three times with his sword.

The three could only watch helplessly as their heads flew high into the air, dying on the spot.

Dead.

The corner of Li Changsheng's mouth lifted slightly.

His eyes swept across, his gaze falling upon the other challengers.

"Who else wants to kill me? Hurry up, I'm pressed for time. This Opportunity shouldn't be missed."

To Li Changsheng's dismay, he seemed to have messed things up.

Those who had previously challenged him were now all backing down.

Had his acting just now been poor? Where had the problem been?

"What about your earlier Life and Death Duel invitations? Why were they withdrawn?"

"We wouldn't dare, we wouldn't dare."

"No, absolutely not."

"Lord Changsheng's strength is formidable; we are no match for you."

Li Changsheng frowned and said, "Didn't you see that I also barely won against those three?"

"How about it? The five of you come at me together."

The three were momentarily tempted—just for an instant—but quickly calmed down and shook their heads, saying, "Let's forget about the Life and Death Duel. We'll come find you for a duel when our cultivation has improved a bit more."

"It's getting late. We must take our leave."

Fearing Li Changsheng might pester them, the three immediately bid farewell.

Li Changsheng shook his head and looked at the other group who had sent Life and Death Duel invitations.

These three also paled and hastily retreated.

Obviously.

They too knew of Li Changsheng's fearsome reputation.

"Well, that's that. I messed up."

Li Changsheng instantly lost any desire to stay.

However, the only thing worth mentioning was that this battle had earned him a full three hundred thousand plus emotion value.

The bulk of it still came from the Tianqi Continent.

Waking from his dream.

Just as Li Changsheng stepped out of his courtyard, preparing to head to the Market District, he saw a golden light shooting straight into the sky on the distant horizon.

Through the Primordial Heaven Eye, he saw a massive palace.

[The Mausoleum of the Great Emperor Donggu. Hidden within is a Great Emperor Donggu on the verge of awakening. For all who enter, it is nine deaths for one life. The dead have their life force drained by the Great Emperor Donggu, while the living may obtain certain Opportunities.]

"Has the Great Emperor's Mausoleum opened?"

"Senior Brother."

At that moment.

Ji Lingyue hurriedly ran over.

"Senior Brother, the Emperor's Mausoleum has appeared."

Li Changsheng nodded and said, "Indeed. Let's go, we should go take a look at the Emperor's Mausoleum."

"Lord, wait for me." Shang Li and Zhang Wangu also appeared.

Immediately following after.

Li Changsheng did not stop them.

Outside the Thorny Jungle, it was already surrounded by countless powerful experts, densely packed, at least over a thousand people. Among them were no shortage of Tribulation Crossing Ancestors, Mahayana Cultivators, and quite a few at the Body Integration and Spirit Refining stages.

As for Nascent Soul and Golden Core Cultivators, they simply weren't qualified to come.

Li Changsheng's appearance, being unknown to many, immediately drew looks of contempt from quite a few. If it weren't for the presence of the two Tribulation Crossing Ancestors, Zhang Wangu and Shang Li, by his side, some foolhardy person would likely have already come over to mock him.

The golden light was still ongoing.

Someone shouted, "This golden light is the Guiding Golden Light! Only by following this light can we enter the Emperor's Mausoleum. Moreover, this light will only last for one day. If we miss this chance, we can never enter the Emperor's Mausoleum again."

[Guiding Golden Light: the sole passage to enter the Emperor's Mausoleum.]

Li Changsheng also saw all this through the Primordial Heaven Eye and nodded, saying, "Let's go."

All around, countless figures also flashed, rushing towards the Thorny Jungle.

The moment someone appeared within the Thorny Jungle, the entire mountain range's thorny vines immediately seemed to come alive, lashing out towards the intruders.

Moreover, these thorny vines actually released a special gas.

It contained a potent poison.

If inhaled excessively, it would cause complete paralysis, and all one's mana would seem to solidify, becoming completely unusable.

Even Mahayana Cultivators would be harmed by this poison upon entering.

Fortunately, many had come prepared, taking out Detoxification Pills to suppress the poison, and it seemed quite effective.

Facing the oncoming poison, Li Changsheng waved his hand, dispersing it.

They soon arrived deep within the Thorny Jungle.

"Father, why are you here too?"

On the way, Ji Lingyue encountered her father, her expression instantly becoming unnatural.

She had specifically told her father not to come to the Great Emperor's Mausoleum, as it was nine deaths for one life. Why wouldn't he listen?

Ji Fa frowned and said, "Shouldn't I be asking you that? Why are you here? Don't you know how dangerous this place is? This is nonsense. Go back at once."

Ji Lingyue pouted and said, "Father, I think the one being nonsensical here is you. I already told you how dangerous this place is. Why won't you listen?"

"With your Mahayana cultivation, going in isn't just seeking death?"

These words infuriated Ji Fa. "I'm at least at the Mahayana stage. What right does a mere Golden Core Cultivator like you have to lecture me, a Mahayana Cultivator?"

It must be said, breaking someone's defense also depends on the person.

Previously, when Li Changsheng encountered this Ji Fa, he had tried many methods and approaches, but the man remained unperturbed, as if none of it concerned him.

But now, as soon as his daughter stepped in, it immediately had a huge effect, producing an unbelievable result.

The emotion value was rising rapidly.

+520, +360, +368!

It was increasing at a visibly fast pace.

In just the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the emotion value had already surpassed a hundred thousand.

Li Changsheng chuckled to himself, simply adopting the stance of an onlooker, ready to enjoy the show.

Zhang Wangu, standing nearby, asked, "Kid, aren't you going to go mediate?"

Li Changsheng directly shook his head. "No need. Haven't you heard the saying? 'Even an honest official finds it hard to settle family disputes.' One is the father, the other is the daughter. I'm just a Senior Brother. How would it be appropriate for me to go and mediate?"

Unfortunately, the father and daughter soon finished their argument.

They ignored each other.

Their faces were dark the entire time.

"Let's go," Ji Lingyue said angrily.

Li Changsheng waved his hand and immediately followed.