Douluo: I’m Cultivating Immortality, and I’m Still a Titled Douluo?

"Fengzhi, Mister Lu has arrived."

The moment Lu Yunzhou stepped into the grand tavern, Chen Xin, whose strength had reached the peak of Rank 96, immediately sensed his presence.

Without hesitation, Chen Xin informed Ning Fengzhi, who had been waiting for quite some time.

Upon hearing the news, Ning Fengzhi quickly composed himself, ensuring his appearance was impeccable.

In truth, he had already checked his attire and demeanor countless times before Lu Yunzhou's arrival. Yet, now that Lu Yunzhou was here, Ning Fengzhi meticulously adjusted himself once more without the slightest impatience.

After verifying that nothing was out of place, Ning Fengzhi stood and turned his gaze toward the door.

Seeing the esteemed Ning Fengzhi, the revered Sect Master of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, rise to greet Lu Yunzhou, the deans of the five elemental academies also quickly followed suit. Their respectful eyes shifted to the entrance, eagerly awaiting Lu Yunzhou's arrival.

Even Titan, the proud Divine Craftsman whose arrogance surpassed that of most Soul Douluo experts, set aside his pride at this moment. Standing respectfully, he prepared to welcome Lu Yunzhou and "Xue Qinghe."

After all, with two Titled Douluos like Chen Xin and Gu Rong ready to greet Lu Yunzhou, how could he, a mere Soul Douluo, afford to remain seated?

"We should stand as well," murmured Kundera, King of the Balak Kingdom, as he rose to his feet.

Hearing this, the kings of the Silvis Kingdom and the Alpine Kingdom exchanged glances and, without hesitation, stood as well.

Thus, all the influential figures of the Heaven Dou Empire's top powers collectively lowered themselves to welcome Lu Yunzhou and "Xue Qinghe."

Across the entirety of the Douluo Continent, those who could command such respect were undoubtedly few in number. Lu Yunzhou was one of them.

As the sound of the door creaking open echoed, Lu Yunzhou stepped into the private room with his hands behind his back, followed closely by the reverent "Crown Prince Xue Qinghe."

"Greetings, Mister Lu," Ning Fengzhi said with a slight bow, lowering his head humbly. His demeanor was as submissive as a subordinate greeting a superior, leaving no room for disrespect.

After Ning Fengzhi spoke, the others echoed in unison, "We pay our respects to Mister Lu."

Satisfied with their display, Lu Yunzhou nodded and responded, "Please, take your seats."

With that, Lu Yunzhou led Xue Qinghe to the two main seats in the room.

Under ordinary circumstances, it would have been impossible for "Xue Qinghe" to occupy such a position of honor, especially with the kings of multiple kingdoms and his teacher, Ning Fengzhi, present. Yet today, with Lu Yunzhou's overwhelming influence, "Xue Qinghe" sat at the head table, highlighting the extraordinary respect Lu Yunzhou commanded.

Taking a sip of hot tea, Lu Yunzhou broke the silence with a polite remark.

"Your presence here today is a great honor to me. I sincerely thank you all for accepting my invitation."

As his words fell, someone immediately replied with flattery.

"Mister Lu, you're too modest! Being invited by you is an honor for us—we're the ones who should be grateful," said Bai Baoshan, one of the three deans of Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, his eyes nearly squinting into slits as he smiled.

Following this, Ning Fengzhi chimed in, his cunning nature evident. "Indeed, being invited by Mister Lu is a blessing cultivated over lifetimes. It is truly our honor."

After enduring a round of praise and flattery, Lu Yunzhou, his expression calm as still water, smiled faintly. Wasting no time, he got straight to the point.

"The reason I invited you all here today is quite simple—this is about the Ethereal Sanctuary."

As the room fell silent, Lu Yunzhou continued, "The Ethereal Sanctuary is a cultivator's sect. Once it is established, I assure you, within a year—not ten years but one—the cultivators will replace Soul Masters across the continent."

"At that time, the world of Soul Masters will transform into one dominated by cultivators. For many of you, this will undoubtedly be catastrophic. I've taken this into account, which is why I invited you here today to discuss this matter."

While Lu Yunzhou spoke, "Xue Qinghe," in reality, Qian Renxue in disguise, calmly sipped tea beside him. In her mind, these matters had little to do with her, as Lu Yunzhou had already agreed to cooperate with her. Furthermore, her grandfather, Qian Daoliu, had already become a Grand Elder of the Ethereal Sanctuary.

Thus, instead of concerning herself with the current discussion, Qian Renxue focused her thoughts on ways to deepen her connection with Lu Yunzhou.

After a long silence, Ning Fengzhi was the first to speak. "Might I be so bold as to ask, Mister Lu, how do you intend to handle this matter?"

Lu Yunzhou replied with a faint smile, "As the saying goes, 'first courtesy, then force.' This gathering today is the courtesy."

"And after that?" Ning Fengzhi asked cautiously.

"You should already understand," Lu Yunzhou said, his tone calm yet resolute.

With a faint smile, he laid out his solution. "If you wish for your sects to avoid destruction or significant losses due to the rise of cultivators, then there is only one option: submit to the Ethereal Sanctuary. Transform your forces from being centered around Soul Masters to being led by cultivators."

After finishing, Lu Yunzhou resumed sipping his tea.

The room descended into silence as everyone pondered his words.

Submit to the Ethereal Sanctuary? Surrender their legacies—centuries, even millennia of traditions as Soul Masters—to a new force of cultivators?

Who would willingly accept such terms?

Sensing their hesitation, Lu Yunzhou spoke again.

"Whether ordinary mortals or Soul Masters, all have the potential to become cultivators. This means that transitioning your forces from Soul Masters to cultivators will only strengthen your foundations, not weaken them."

The decision was clear: submit to the Ethereal Sanctuary and align with Lu Yunzhou, or persist in the path of Soul Masters and face annihilation.

As Lu Yunzhou prepared to gather more support, he also began making arrangements for a gift to Qian Renxue.

This gift would be of immense significance—so much so that it would shake the entire Douluo Continent to its core.

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