Chapter 143: The Purple Mansion Soul Nourishing Technique gives birth to divine consciousness!
“Is my Foundation a Perfect Dao Foundation?” Lu Changsheng inquired.
He felt that his Seven Luminaries Dao Foundation was most likely a Perfect Dao Foundation.
But he still asked for confirmation.
After all, it concerned Foundation Establishment, and no carelessness was allowed.
Moreover, Xiao Xiyue had even told him private matters like the Supreme Emotion Severing Art and her Moon Essence Spirit Body.
It was nothing for him to reveal some Cultivation Technique information.
“Qijiao Great Freedom Sword Sutra, Seven Luminaries Dao Foundation?” Xiao Xiyue had naturally never heard of this Cultivation Technique.
But from the four characters ‘Seven Luminaries Dao Foundation,’ she knew that this was at least a top-tier Cultivation Technique of the unorthodox path.
Because only Cultivation Techniques of this level could condense a Dao Foundation that perfectly matched the Cultivation Technique.
She pondered for a moment and said, “I’m not sure about that either.”
“But I noticed before that your Foundation is profound, Changsheng, and if you succeed in Foundation Establishment, your Dao Platform will certainly be flawless.”
“If this Cultivation Technique is compatible with you and you Cultivate it without problems, then it’s highly likely to be a Perfect Dao Foundation.” Xiao Xiyue said with some uncertainty.
After all, she was just a Qi Refining Cultivator.
It was only because she was about to undergo Foundation Establishment that Yun Wanchang taught her a lot of knowledge and insights regarding Foundation Establishment.
She had also read a lot of information about Foundation Establishment and knew quite a bit.
But she couldn’t deduce too much information from Lu Changsheng’s simple description.
“If I could originally forge a Perfect Dao Foundation, will this wisp of Great Sun Essence have an impact?” Lu Changsheng continued to ask.
He currently didn’t feel any harm from this wisp of Great Sun Essence.
But he didn’t know if there would be any impact.
“Changsheng, you can rest assured about this.”
“The Great Sun Essence is a rare treasure of heaven and earth; it will only make your Foundation more profound and be beneficial to your Foundation Establishment.”
“It can even elevate your Seven Luminaries Dao Foundation to a higher level.” Xiao Xiyue said immediately.
Then she proceeded to tell Lu Changsheng about the knowledge and insights regarding Foundation Establishment.
For example, what to pay attention to when attempting Foundation Establishment, during the three hurdles of Foundation Establishment.
How to maximize the success rate of Foundation Establishment.
How to choose Foundation Establishment Spiritual Items during Foundation Establishment.
How to choose the Foundation Establishment Spiritual Item that is most compatible with oneself.
Besides the Perfect Dao Foundation achieved through compatible Cultivation Techniques, there are also the Great Sun Dao Foundation, Lunar Dao Foundation, Geng Metal Dao Foundation, Five Elements Dao Foundation, Three Flowers Gathering on Top Dao Foundation, and Five Qi Returning to the Origin Dao Foundation.
This knowledge about Foundation Establishment greatly broadened Lu Changsheng’s horizons.
He couldn’t help but sigh, a mere Foundation Establishment actually involved so many intricacies.
No wonder countless Loose Cultivators chose to join a faction and work for them just for a piece of Foundation Establishment insight.
Because this knowledge was indeed important.
It was of great help for ordinary Cultivators attempting Foundation Establishment.
And ordinary Loose Cultivators simply couldn’t access this kind of knowledge, so they could only choose to join a faction and work for them.
“If I show my Qi Refining Perfection strength, the Lu Family will also give me Foundation Establishment insights in this regard.”
“But the Lu Family’s Foundation Establishment insights, in terms of understanding Foundation Establishment, are definitely not as good as Xiao Xiyue’s.” Lu Changsheng thought with emotion.
At this moment, he once again realized the benefits of joining a large faction.
However, Xiao Xiyue knew so much also because her backing was the Qingyun Sect, one of the Four Great Immortal Sects of the Jiang Country.
And she also had a Core Formation Immortal Master.
Otherwise, ordinary Immortal Sect Disciples might not necessarily know so much.
“Xiao Xiyue, these are the Foundation Establishment Spiritual Items I prepared for myself. Which ones do you think are suitable for me?” At this moment, Lu Changsheng took out five Foundation Establishment Spiritual Items from his Storage Pouch.
Since he was going for a Perfect Dao Foundation, he naturally wanted to lay the most solid Foundation.
Although he had just listened to Xiao Xiyue talk a lot, he still hadn’t fully understood the choice of Foundation Establishment Spiritual Items.
“These are, Blood Sun Fruit, Blood Spirit Ganoderma, profound yin true water, heavenly heart lotus, jade soul flower…” Xiao Xiyue was a bit stunned to see Lu Changsheng suddenly take out five Foundation Establishment Spiritual Items.
Although she was a Disciple of a Core Formation True Person.
But she was not someone who didn’t know the hardships of Cultivation.
She also knew that Cultivation was difficult, and Foundation Establishment Spiritual Items were very precious.
It was already good if an ordinary Cultivator could find one during Foundation Establishment.
But now, Lu Changsheng actually took out five at once.
Moreover, she could tell that Lu Changsheng’s Physical Body Qi and blood and magical power were very profound.
He could completely do without Foundation Establishment Spiritual Items for assistance.
At most, he would need to prepare one Foundation Establishment Spiritual Item to assist with the Divine Sense hurdle.
“Changsheng, your Physical Body is strong now, your Qi and blood are vigorous, and your spiritual power is profound; you don’t need Foundation Establishment Spiritual Items for assistance at all.”
“Using Foundation Establishment Spiritual Items, on the contrary, will affect your Qi and blood and magical power aura, making them less pure.”
“For the Divine Sense hurdle, you can use the heavenly heart lotus as an aid.”
“Moreover, I have a secret Spell that can assist you in Foundation Establishment, so you don’t need to rely on these Foundation Establishment Spiritual Items.”
“However, this jade soul flower has the effect of nourishing the mind; you can use it now to nourish your mind, and perhaps you can directly produce Divine Sense.” Xiao Xiyue said.
Although one could only undergo a mental transformation and produce Divine Sense during Foundation Establishment.
It didn’t mean that one couldn’t produce Divine Sense during the Qi Refinement Stage.
“Hmm? Secret Spell? What secret Spell?” Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow when he heard this.
He didn’t expect that besides the Golden Crow Pill, Xiao Xiyue also had a secret Spell to assist him in Foundation Establishment.
This was truly spoon-feeding him.
She was afraid that he would fail Foundation Establishment or that his Foundation Establishment would be too poor.
But the more Xiao Xiyue acted like this, the more Lu Changsheng felt that she didn’t want to owe him.
Through this kind of compensation, she was repaying his kindness in Cultivation and saving her life.
“You’ll know then.” Xiao Xiyue pursed her lips and didn’t say what the secret Spell was.
After all, she knew that that method was not really a secret Spell.
Lu Changsheng heard this and stopped dwelling on the secret Spell.
He asked how to use the jade soul flower.
“If the jade soul flower is refined into a Spirit Nurturing Pill, the effect is naturally the best.”
“However, refining the Spirit Nurturing Pill also requires finding various auxiliary ingredients and asking an Alchemist to refine it. Changsheng, you can just swallow it directly.” Xiao Xiyue said.
After speaking, she seemed to think of something and asked, “Changsheng, do you Cultivate any spiritual training Spells?”
“No.” Lu Changsheng shook his head.
His Cultivation Technique source relied solely on draws.
But he hadn’t drawn any spiritual Cultivation Techniques yet.
However, the Red Phoenix True Scripture did contain a secret Spell for Divine Sense attacks.
But he couldn’t Cultivate it.
“I have a Purple Mansion Spirit Nurturing Art that can train the spirit and nourish Divine Sense, which will help you refine the jade soul flower.” Xiao Xiyue said.
“Purple Mansion Spirit Nurturing Art?” Lu Changsheng immediately asked, “Can this method be passed on?”
It is said that methods are not lightly passed on.
When Lu Yuanzhong gave him an “Azure Wood Art,” he told him not to pass it on.
Xiao Xiyue’s Purple Mansion Spirit Nurturing Art was probably also learned from within the Qingyun Sect.
Within the Qingyun Sect, there would definitely be rules that Disciples must not pass on Cultivation Techniques.
“This Cultivation Technique was taught to me by my Master, so passing it on does not violate the sect rules.” Xiao Xiyue said.
“If you pass it on to me, will your Master not blame you?” Lu Changsheng continued to ask.
Although he wanted a spiritual Cultivation method, he didn’t want a Cultivation Technique to affect Xiao Xiyue.
The Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture, at its second layer, after condensing the seven luminaries Star Lamp, has the effect of helping Cultivators to see their true nature.
It can also be considered half a Divine Sense Cultivation Technique.
“Master did not say it cannot be passed on, so she will not blame me.” Xiao Xiyue said softly.
Logically speaking, if a method is passed on, one should report it to their Master.
But given the current situation, it was impossible for her to specially go back and report it.
She also believed her Master would not blame her.
“Thank you, Xiao Xiyue.” Lu Changsheng heard this and no longer refused.
Immediately, Xiao Xiyue imparted the incantation and Cultivation method of the ‘Purple Mansion Spirit Nurturing Art’ to Lu Changsheng.
Under Xiao Xiyue’s guidance, it took Lu Changsheng three days to get started with the Purple Mansion Spirit Nurturing Art.
He sat in meditation, his brain like a silent darkness.
He circulated his entire body’s Qi and blood and spiritual power, transforming them into purple glowing light, permeating his entire body, illuminating the dark world.
Allowing a purple palace and Divine Mansion to gradually emerge from the darkness.
“Hmph!” Xiao Xiyue watched Lu Changsheng, who had begun Cultivating the Purple Mansion Spirit Nurturing Art, and let out a sigh of relief.
She thought that Lu Changsheng had finally mastered it.
Back then, under Yun Wanchang’s guidance, she had mastered the Purple Mansion Spirit Nurturing Art on the very same day.
But seeing Lu Changsheng take three days to Master it made her doubt herself.
Was she not teaching well somewhere?
Why did it take Lu Changsheng so long to understand and comprehend this Cultivation Technique?
She didn’t doubt Lu Changsheng’s Comprehension Ability.
After all, the Cultivation Technique Lu Changsheng was currently Cultivating was at least a top-tier Cultivation Technique of the unorthodox path.
Being able to Master such a Cultivation Technique indicated that his talent in Comprehension Ability was definitely not bad; he could be considered exceptionally gifted.
“It must be that I didn’t explain the details clearly enough.”
“Not like Master’s teaching, where every word was a pearl.” Xiao Xiyue thought to herself.
Lu Changsheng naturally didn’t know Xiao Xiyue’s thoughts.
Nor was he clear about his own Comprehension Ability and talent.
After all, apart from a Returning Essence Skill and some Elementary Spells, he had never spent much time or effort on this aspect.
Cultivation Techniques like Immortal Appearance Art, Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Technique, and Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture were completely fed to him by the System, requiring no effort from him at all.
He had no concept of his own Comprehension Ability or talent.
After Lu Changsheng had Cultivated enough, Xiao Xiyue gently woke him up.
She told him that the process of the Purple Mansion Spirit Nurturing Art was actually nourishing the spirit through Qi and blood essence, and that one should not Cultivate excessively.
Once immersed in it, it might damage one’s body.
“Hmph.” Lu Changsheng opened his eyes, feeling refreshed.
But his body’s Qi and blood felt subtly empty.
He understood that training the spirit also consumed physical support.
“Changsheng, you should recover first, then consume the jade soul flower and refine it with the Purple Mansion Spirit Nurturing Art to see if you can give birth to Divine Sense.”
Xiao Xiyue said to Lu Changsheng.
In her opinion, Lu Changsheng was exceptionally talented and at the Qi Refining Ninth Layer, so he had hope of developing Divine Sense.
“Alright.”
Lu Changsheng nodded.
He took out a Medicinal Pill from his Storage Pouch and consumed it, beginning to recover and adjust his state.
After restoring his state, Lu Changsheng confirmed with Xiao Xiyue that there were no issues, then consumed the jade soul flower, a Foundation Establishment Spirit Item that aided in breaking through the Divine Sense barrier for Foundation Establishment.
One Foundation Establishment Spirit Item cost at least two to three thousand Spirit Stones.
But now, it was directly consumed by Lu Changsheng just like that.
This jade soul flower was cool to the touch, with a bitter yet sweet taste that wasn’t unpleasant.
However, upon consumption, Lu Changsheng immediately felt a light and airy Qi surging within his body.
It was like a gentle breeze blowing across his muscles and Physical Body.
“Changsheng, Purple Mansion Spirit Nurturing Art.”
Xiao Xiyue’s voice rang out, reminding Lu Changsheng.
Lu Changsheng immediately activated the Purple Mansion Spirit Nurturing Art.
He guided the light and airy Qi flowing from the jade soul flower, along with his blood and essence, to nourish his spirit.
Purple Qi permeated his body, and auspicious light steamed around him.
In the silent, dark world of his mind, an ancient, majestic purple palace and Divine Mansion appeared, beginning to dispel the darkness.
Time passed bit by bit.
He didn’t know how long it had been.
“Boom!”
Lu Changsheng saw that the darkness in his mind was almost completely dispelled by the Purple Mansion, and his mind rumbled.
His glabella began to swell.
It was as if an eye was slowly opening in his glabella.
“Hmm?”
Lu Changsheng immediately discovered that this ’eye’ in his glabella could perceive the surrounding scenery.
Or rather, this perception wasn’t through his eyes.
Instead, it was perceived through a third eye in his glabella and then transmitted to his brain.
It was clearer and more direct than what he saw with his own eyes.
And he could see in all directions—front, back, left, and right—a full 360 degrees without blind spots.
At this moment, Lu Changsheng saw a handsome man sitting cross-legged, with slightly closed eyes, a face like jade, and a distinguished demeanor.
“Hiss, there is such a handsome and ethereal man in this world!”
Lu Changsheng praised, “Oh, it’s me. Never mind then.”
After admiring his handsome appearance for a moment, Lu Changsheng withdrew his gaze and slowly opened his eyes.
He also realized that this ’third eye’ of his should be the ‘Divine Sense’ of a Cultivator.
He hadn’t expected that a single jade soul flower would allow him to directly develop Divine Sense.
Was this too simple?
“Could it be that because I have lived two lives, my spiritual aspect is inherently different from ordinary people, so a single jade soul flower allowed me to directly develop Divine Sense?”
Lu Changsheng speculated in his heart.
He didn’t think much more about it and told Xiao Xiyue about his Divine Sense development.
He asked if this was indeed the birth of Divine Sense.
“I knew you would be able to develop Divine Sense, Changsheng.”
Xiao Xiyue heard this and wasn’t too surprised.
Because in her eyes, Lu Changsheng was a Genius now.
Although his Spiritual Root was only Ninth Rank, he had other Opportunities, and might even possess some kind of Spiritual Body.
Under his current Qi Refining Ninth Layer cultivation, it was normal for him to develop Divine Sense after consuming the jade soul flower.
“Changsheng, how far can your Divine Sense cover?”
Xiao Xiyue asked.
“Hmm, about ten feet.”
Lu Changsheng closed his eyes and sensed again, then said.
“Only ten feet? That’s enough.”
“Generally, a Cultivator who has just broken through to Foundation Establishment has a Divine Sense coverage of about one hundred feet.”
“Changsheng, now that you have developed Divine Sense, you won’t need the heavenly heart lotus to assist you when you attempt Foundation Establishment.”
Xiao Xiyue said with a gentle look in her eyes.
“This is all thanks to your guidance and help, Xiao Xiyue.”
Lu Changsheng also showed a hint of joy.
He didn’t mind that his Divine Sense was only ten feet.
After all, he wasn’t truly breaking through to Foundation Establishment yet.
It was already good enough to be able to develop Divine Sense before Foundation Establishment.
“Xiao Xiyue, how is your Cultivation progressing now?”
At this moment, Lu Changsheng also inquired about Xiao Xiyue’s Cultivation.
Originally, he was supposed to help Xiao Xiyue Cultivate.
But for so long, Xiao Xiyue had been helping him Cultivate the whole time.
This made Lu Changsheng feel a little embarrassed.
“I need Lu Lang’s help.”
Xiao Xiyue’s eyelashes trembled slightly when she heard Lu Changsheng’s concern.
Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng immediately embraced the beautiful woman and kissed her lips.
Immediately, two waves of Qi, like a continuous tide, surged back and forth.
Lu Changsheng knew that simply doing this wouldn’t have much Cultivation effect on Xiao Xiyue.
Subsequently, to repay the Fairy’s kindness in Cultivation, he willingly served her.
After an unknown amount of time, as time passed, Lu Changsheng and the Fairy finished their Cultivation, and he deeply embraced Xiao Xiyue’s Fairy-like jade body.
The Fairy’s beautiful black hair was a little disheveled, strands sticking to her beautiful and radiant cheeks, and her clear, cold eyes, when opened and closed, shone with captivating brilliance, seemingly imbued with a hint of charm.
“Xiao Xiyue, it seems your Cultivation still has a long way to go.”
Lu Changsheng, like a celestial dog devouring the moon, nibbled at the soft, snowy bits, his voice soft and muffled.
After eating something savory, he naturally had to eat something sweet to cleanse his palate.
Xiao Xiyue frowned slightly, gently holding Lu Changsheng’s shoulder, not wanting to move a single finger.
The Supreme Emotion Severing Art rapidly circulated, slowly suppressing the surging desires.
Feeling Lu Changsheng’s gentlemanly restraint, she pursed her lips and leaned her head closer.
Lu Changsheng was slightly startled.
He wanted to say there was no need for this.
But the words caught in his throat, and he swallowed them back.
He didn’t know how long it had been, Lu Changsheng’s brows furrowed and relaxed intermittently.
He recalled how the Fairy used to be high above, like the bright moon in the Nine Heavens, unattainable, making people not dare to profane her in their hearts.
Yet now, she had descended to the mortal world, enduring such hardships.
After a long while, Xiao Xiyue’s jade face was flushed, her black hair hung down, covering her clear, beautiful face, and her lovely brows were slightly furrowed.
“Xiao Xiyue, you’ve been wronged, you don’t have to force yourself.”
Lu Changsheng embraced the beautiful woman and said.
“I am just Cultivating… I am not wronged.”
Xiao Xiyue’s snow-white swan neck bobbed slightly, and she said softly, her voice trembling slightly.
Although she didn’t understand much about matters between men and women.
She wasn’t completely ignorant either.
She knew that Lu Changsheng had always been restraining himself.
So she was willing to take this step proactively.
Seeing this, Lu Changsheng sighed slightly in his heart.
He couldn’t help but think of Lu Miaoge from before.
After he expended his life to save Lu Miaoge, their relationship progressed further.
Lu Miaoge was then completely obedient to him.
But she was unwilling to marry him.
Xiao Xiyue’s current situation gave him the same feeling.
He felt that her actions were also a way of thinking about severing the Karma after their Cultivation ended.
Lu Changsheng didn’t think much about it.
He knew that such matters couldn’t be rushed.
After all, since their relationship had reached this point, he definitely had to marry her and bring her home.
He Cultivated with Xiao Xiyue for several more days.
Lu Changsheng also remembered that after he and Xiao Xiyue arrived at the Immortal Cave, they had been Cultivating continuously.
It had been almost a month.
He had been out for so long and hadn’t even told Lu Miaoge.
Moreover, their daughter, Lu Qingzhu, usually stayed on Qingzhu Mountain.
Only when he came to Hongye Valley Market would he bring the child to accompany Lu Miaoge.
During this time, Lu Miaoge had to manage the Lingfu Shop and take care of the child, leaving her no time to Cultivate.
Immediately, Lu Changsheng told Xiao Xiyue that he had to go back for a while and would come back later to accompany her in Cultivation.
“Alright.”
After finishing her Cultivation, Xiao Xiyue’s emotions also calmed down, her face returned to tranquility, and she nodded gently.
Looking at Xiao Xiyue’s calm demeanor, it was only at moments like these that Lu Changsheng felt he was being a bit too sentimental.
“The kindness of a beautiful woman is the hardest to bear.”
Lu Changsheng sighed softly in his heart after leaving the Immortal Cave.
He then quickly headed back towards the Lu Family Spirit Talisman Shop.
And after Lu Changsheng left, Xiao Xiyue’s expression also became clear and ethereal.
Her eyes were like the bright moon in the sky, carrying a faint immortal aura, indifferent and serene.
“Miaoge.”
Lu Changsheng arrived on the third floor of the Lingfu Shop and saw Lu Miaoge, who was just coaxing their daughter to sleep.
A feeling of guilt immediately arose in his heart.
“Changsheng, you’re back.”
Lu Miaoge looked at Lu Changsheng, a gentle smile appearing on her face, her demeanor like water.
Since becoming a mother, her elegant and ethereal temperament had become gentle and dignified.
“Miaoge, I was delayed by Cultivation…”
Lu Changsheng estimated that Lu Miaoge probably knew about him and Xiao Xiyue renting an Immortal Cave.
He didn’t hide it and told her about his situation with Xiao Xiyue, explaining what he had been doing these past few days.
Firstly, he would be Cultivating with Xiao Xiyue for quite some time.
Secondly, Xiao Xiyue was also the future mother of his child.
And Lu Miaoge knew many of his secrets.
So there was no need to completely conceal such matters.
PS: Recently, I’ve been writing at night, feeling muddled. Today, while organizing the text, I found two minor issues and patched them up.
1. In Chapter 132, when the protagonist’s Spiritual Root descendants reached twenty-five, I forgot to write about the System lottery.
So I simply added a sentence: he won a second-tier skill—Spiritual Butchering—from the lottery.
2. In Chapter 139, when the protagonist’s Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Technique broke through to the third layer, the Magic Treasure embryo obtained from the Red Robe Youth was refined and integrated into his right hand.
The two patches are only a few hundred words and do not affect the rest of the plot at all.