Chapter 2085: Chapter 690: The Heavenly Sword Sect’s Speculation, Ling Zixiao’s Core Formation Attempt! "Your skills are extraordinary, Daoist friend, I am impressed!" Absolute Sword True Monarch said earnestly, his expression solemn. This was no mere flattery. To simply eliminate a Shadow Sect cultivator, remember their magic aura, and see through the disguise of a Peak of Core Formation cultivator, it was simply unimaginable! If their Heavenly Sword Sect had such divine skills, they could completely cleanse Jiang Country of all lurking threats. "You’re too kind." Lu Changsheng waved his hand, then tossed the Shadow Sect cultivator aside, raising his cup towards the cultivators in the hall, "I apologize for the disturbance, truly sorry." "No, no." "City Lord, you are too courteous." If before, some still thought of this new City Lord as amiable and friendly, Seeing him stand unmoving, suppressing a Peak of Core Formation Great Master with just his divine aura, the cultivators present no longer dared to show any disrespect, hastily raising their cups with both hands. ... An hour later, the whale-hunting banquet concluded completely. "Daoist friend, would you care for a private conversation?" Before leaving, Absolute Sword True Monarch looked towards Lu Changsheng. "Certainly." Lu Changsheng did not hesitate and agreed directly. As a representative of the Heavenly Sword Sect, as long as his attitude was friendly, Lu Changsheng was also willing to extend goodwill. After all, they shared a common wish, hoping for the stability of Jiang Country! The two moved to a side chamber, setting up a barrier. "I wonder, beyond the Shadow Sect, were there other enemy cultivators from hostile countries among the clutter you cleared in the past?" Absolute Sword True Monarch asked directly. "There may have been a few small fry, but I didn’t pay much attention. Only a Shadow Sect cultivator attacked and killed Changsheng True Master, which left an impression." Lu Changsheng said with a smile. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖 "Attacked and killed Changsheng True Master?" Absolute Sword True Monarch naturally knew Changsheng True Master was the Deputy City Lord of Great Dream Immortal City. Based on intelligence from the Heavenly Sword Sect, this Changsheng True Master might have had some unknown connection with the Great Dream City Lord, which brought them close, leading him to Core Formation in Great Dream Immortal City and becoming Deputy City Lord. However, given the power the Great Dream City Lord now displayed, it was difficult for him to ask more about these matters, so he simply inquired about the main issue, "To not deceive Daoist friend, the Shadow Sect has always specialized in intelligence gathering and infiltrating other cultivation nations’ forces." "As Daoist friend mentioned, seeing as Great Dream Immortal City had a Shadow Sect Core Formation cultivator appear before, and now a Peak Core Formation Great True Master, it is very possible that Yan Country, or another force, is secretly targeting our Jiang Country, so I hope Daoist friend can hand this person over to my Heavenly Sword Sect for disposal." "Afterwards, Heavenly Sword Sect will provide Daoist friend with appropriate compensation, and if Shadow Sect harbors any ill intentions towards Great Dream Immortal City, Heavenly Sword Sect will also share the intelligence with Daoist friend." Absolute Sword True Monarch vocalized. Currently, among various major cultivation nations, Nascent Soul True Lords do not easily step onto the field or leave their spheres of influence; a Peak Core Formation cultivator signifies the importance of the matter. "Certainly." This Shadow Sect cultivator was not of much use to Lu Changsheng, and the intelligence obtained through the "Six Desires Heart Demon Technique" was limited, so it was better to let the Heavenly Sword Sect handle it in exchange for enough benefits. Moreover, once the Shadow Sect learned that their Peak Core Formation Great Master had fallen into the hands of the Heavenly Sword Sect, they would likely refrain from causing further trouble in Great Dream Immortal City. "Thank you, Daoist friend." Absolute Sword True Monarch cupped his hands in a salute and then continued, "Does Daoist friend have any intelligence information on this matter?" "To not deceive Daoist friend, my wife and I are not actually cultivators from the Southern Wilderness, we settled in Great Dream Marsh due to certain reasons." "As for the Shadow Sect, through soul searching, I learned some information mainly about the layout of the Demonic Seven Sects, but the specifics are not clear," Lu Changsheng shook his head gently, continuing to disguise himself as a cultivator from the Northern Origin, taking the opportunity to gather intelligence. After all, as a dignified Nascent Soul Old Monster, if he were too unfamiliar with top-level intelligence in the Southern Wilderness, it would be inappropriate. "Not a cultivator from the Southern Wilderness..." Absolute Sword True Monarch scrutinized Lu Changsheng, wanting to discern the truth of his words. But the latter’s Fourth Rank Physique and seamless Qi mechanism seemed to shroud him in a Seamless Celestial Robe, making even his soul’s fluctuations undetectable and impossible to fathom. He paused, somewhat surprised, "I never imagined Daoist friend was not from the Southern Wilderness..." Afterward, this seemingly straightforward Nascent Soul True Monarch chatted with Lu Changsheng about the customs and traditions of other cultivation realms. Having prior experience, Lu Changsheng responded with ease. "The Northern Desolate Cultivation Realm, huh..." Absolute Sword True Monarch mused inwardly, knowing only the general picture of the customs and traditions outside the Southern Wilderness through ancient texts, bits, and pieces. "Regarding the Demonic Seven Sects, I presume Daoist friend should now know a bit..." Absolute Sword True Monarch did not inquire further, instead telling Lu Changsheng about the Demonic Seven Sects. "In recent centuries, the Demonic Seven Sects have become significantly more active, especially in recent decades, with numerous forces evidently under their influence..." While Absolute Sword True Monarch did not divulge deeply classified intelligence, from these words alone, Lu Changsheng could sense the importance and caution the Heavenly Sword Sect placed on the matter. After all, no matter how advanced the Heavenly Sword Sect, it has only two Nascent Soul True Lords in residence. Even though these two Nascent Soul cultivators are considered elite within their rank, across the entire Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm, they are somewhat lacking, their focus being to survive the impending Great Tribulation. "I, being temporarily based in Great Dream Immortal City, naturally also hope for the peace of Jiang Country. If your sect requires any help, I am willing to lend a hand." Lu Changsheng naturally discerned the underlying meaning in Absolute Sword True Monarch’s words. He hoped Lu Changsheng would contribute to Jiang Country. Having him work tirelessly for Jiang Country was naturally out of the question. But if there truly was a need, and it was within his capabilities, Lu Changsheng would still be willing to assist. After all, if Jiang Country were to collapse into war, his own Lu Family would also be affected.