My cells devour all worlds.

Three days later.

The late emperor passed away, and the new emperor ascended the throne.

The speed was so fast that even the people in the imperial city didn't have time to react before the power dynamics shifted silently.

To the surprise of the world, the new emperor was neither the crown prince nor one of the powerful princes, but a seemingly random... idle prince.

What's even stranger is that not a single person objected; it seemed to be the will of the people.

Regardless of the discussions in the capital, Lu Sheng had already left the capital and headed west.

With the matter resolved, Lu Sheng planned to pay a visit to those prestigious sects along the way before heading back.

Especially the Bodhi Temple.

I've heard that the temple possesses a unique skill called the Bodhi Vajra Body, which is also the supreme method for body training.

Perhaps there is a method of focused concentration similar to the Zhenyue Gong, and we might be able to get some advice from it.

Although he has broken through to the Innate Grandmaster level, Lu Sheng still has no clue about the final chapter of the Zhenyue Technique.

Unlike internal martial arts, which have established methods and can draw upon the wisdom of predecessors, he had absolutely no idea how to begin this so-called method of focusing the mind.

They searched the entire capital but couldn't find any related information.

It's better to brainstorm than to work behind closed doors.

The world is vast; perhaps we can find a solution.

Lu Sheng only carried some powerful medicines with him; most of the rest, including secret manuals, precious medicines, and news from the capital, would be sent back to Linjiang Prefecture by Ye Xinglan's people.

He doesn't need to worry about it.

It's worth mentioning that some people are indeed good at getting things done.

Lu Sheng mentioned that he was still missing a suitable weapon, and that very day, more than a hundred different kinds of weapons were delivered to him.

Lu Sheng ultimately chose a halberd that was over ten feet long (approximately 2.5 meters).

It is said to be made of meteorite iron from outer space, weighing 180 kilograms, and is beyond the use of ordinary people. Since its creation, it has been kept in a high place.

The halberd shaft is entirely black, except for the tip and the two side blades, which are a chilling silver-white color, and are decorated with gold patterns on the inside.

Lu Sheng was quite satisfied with both its appearance and weight.

So he carried it and set off.

Seven days later.

A strange guest arrived at the Bodhi Temple, a thousand miles away.

"Hey, hey, sir, you can't just walk in here..."

Several young monks struggled to stop them, some reaching out their hands, others grabbing their legs, using almost every ounce of their strength.

But the figure carrying the halberd was not affected in the slightest and walked into the main hall.

Lu Sheng stopped when he saw an old monk with white beard and eyebrows, a profound aura, and an obvious high status.

Upon seeing the old monk, the young novices seemed to have found their leader and quickly apologized:

"Abbot, we can't stop him."

The old monk glanced at Lu Sheng, his expression neither sad nor happy, and said, "It's alright, you may all step back."

"Yes, Abbot."

The young monks bowed and slowly withdrew from the main hall.

After the group left, the old monk clasped his hands together and bowed to Lu Sheng, saying, "Amitabha, benefactor, you are a Grandmaster of the Innate Realm. May I ask what brings you here?"

"I am from the Eastern Lands... Bah..."

Lu Sheng, carrying his halberd, returned the greeting in a proper manner. "Master, I have heard that your temple has a unique skill called Bodhi Vajra Body. I wish to borrow it to take a look. I hope you will grant my request."

The abbot's eyebrows twitched. "I am aware of your intentions, but the Bodhi Vajra is a closely guarded secret of this temple. I cannot grant your request. Please leave."

"If that's what you mean, Master, then I'll have to ask you to look at something."

Under the abbot's questioning gaze, Lu Sheng raised his fist, which was as big as a sandbag.

The abbot remained calm and fearless. "Amitabha, please do not make a mistake for yourself."

Lu Sheng threw a punch.

The abbot's eye instantly turned black, and one of his hands trembled before returning to calm.

"If you stop now, there is still room for maneuver."

Lu Sheng threw another punch.

The abbot's eyes went black. "Benefactor, lay down your butcher's knife and become a Buddha on the spot..."

Lu Sheng delivered two more powerful punches.

"You audacious scoundrel, how dare you lay a hand on the abbot! Abbot, I'm here to help you!"

Hearing the commotion nearby, several angry monks ran over.

Lu Sheng turned around and threw two punches.

The monk's anger vanished instantly, and he collapsed to the ground.

Then Lu Sheng looked at the abbot in front of him again, and subconsciously raised his fist.

Before the abbot's fist could land, he quickly clasped his hands together in prayer:

"Amitabha Buddha, your sincerity has moved this old monk..."

"Quickly, go and invite Master Xuangang..."

"What?! Someone assaulted the abbot and now wants to see the Vajra statue at our Bodhi Temple?!"

"Outrageous! Absolutely outrageous! Do they really think our Bodhi Temple has no one left? Let this humble monk go and meet him!"

"Know that even the Buddha, though compassionate, has moments of wrath!"

"Bang bang!"

"Amitabha Buddha, we monks should have a compassionate heart. Please come this way, benefactor. This humble monk has the deepest understanding of the Bodhi Vajra Body."

……

A month later.

After wandering the world, Lu Sheng returned to Linjiang Prefecture once again.

In fact, with his current stamina, traveling a thousand miles a day is quite easy for him, but he can't resist stopping here and there to wander around.

It took more than a month before he returned to Changfeng Escort Agency.

Although the trip to Bodhi Temple did not completely resolve his doubts, it did give Lu Sheng some ideas.

Lu Sheng plans to spend the rest of his time studying and trying to understand the principles, and then do his best to help his uncle Shen Tianxiong break through to the Innate Grandmaster level.

Then he can submit the task with peace of mind.

We arrived near the security escort agency.

Lu Sheng glanced at the entrance of the escort agency. Several escorts were sitting on benches on both sides of the entrance, looking very energetic.

It seems Ye Xinglan's message should have been delivered long ago.

Without alerting the guards at the gate, Lu Sheng leaped over the wall in a flash and returned to his original courtyard in a few bounds.

"Who?!"

Lu Sheng's undisguised commotion instantly alerted Shen Tianxiong and his group not far away.

"Which petty thief is courting death, daring to trespass on our Changfeng Escort Agency!"

Shen Qingshu, gun in hand, followed closely behind. The moment he saw Lu Sheng, his expression changed drastically, and he exclaimed with delight:

"Sheng-ge, you're back!"

"it's me."

Shen Tianxiong and Madam Lu, who had come with Lu Shengchao, smiled and said, "Uncle, Aunt."

"Sheng'er".

Shen Tianxiong and Madam Lu exchanged very complicated glances.

They worried for half a month in Linjiang Prefecture, but instead of Lu Sheng returning, they received news from the imperial envoy team.

I thought something had happened to Lu Sheng.

As a result, Ye Xinglan delivered some incredibly shocking news to them.

The emperor died and the imperial power changed hands; all of this was actually orchestrated by their nephew!

Although they had made some preparations, they never expected it to come to this.

No wonder Lu Sheng specifically asked Shen Qingshu if he wanted to be emperor before he left; they thought he was joking at the time.

Unexpectedly, Lu Sheng was actually able to do it.

The Lu and Shen families must have had incredibly lucky ancestors.

Although the retired emperor did not succeed, he was still quite surprised.

The imperial envoy team delivered countless martial arts manuals, rare medicinal herbs, gold and silver treasures—enough to cause a sensation in the martial arts world.

They also brought a plaque bestowed by the new emperor, a certification from the imperial court, which would make it much easier for Changfeng Escort Agency to access the imperial post stations, waterways, official roads, and so on.

Almost no longer subject to restrictions.

Even Su Wenyuan was promoted several ranks and became the prefect of Jiangzhou.

The reason is self-evident.

This shows how much the new emperor values ​​Lu Sheng.