Chapter 252: Top-level spirit, Black Dragon Codex!

Five Poison Sect, Sky Spider Peak.

Inside the secluded cultivation chamber, a delicate fragrance wafted.

On the obsidian bed, Nangong Mili, clad in a luxurious purple gauze dress, looked at the infant in her arms with a pale, weak face.

The baby was fair and tender, its skin shimmering with a radiant glow, exuding wisps of fragrance that permeated the entire chamber.

“Yiya~ Yiya~”

The baby neither cried nor fussed; its large, clear, sparkling eyes gazed at Nangong Mili, emitting soft, milky sounds.

“My daughter… This is my daughter, the daughter of Nangong Mili!”

Nangong Mili’s enchanting and charming face was filled with satisfaction and doting affection at this moment.

Holding this child, she felt as if she held the entire world.

The feeling of Bloodline connection between mother and daughter filled her heart with an indescribable joy, radiating maternal brilliance.

“The spiritual energy is surging, and a subtle fragrance floats… This child must possess some kind of Spirit Body. As expected of my Nangong Mili’s daughter!”

Nangong Mili continuously examined the infant, her face full of joy, and maternal waves flowed from her long, narrow Phoenix eyes.

Looking at the infant in her arms, her mind involuntarily thought of Lu Changsheng.

Although she had carried this child for over two years, she couldn’t guarantee that the child she gave birth to would definitely be exceptionally talented and possess a Spirit Body.

At most, she could ensure that her child would have a Spiritual Root and good Spiritual Root talent.

Now, for the child to possess such talent, there was a significant element of luck, and… the reason was the child’s father.

“I wonder what kind of Dao Body that scoundrel possesses.”

Nangong Mili pondered in her heart.

She had previously speculated that Lu Changsheng very likely possessed some kind of peerless Dao Body.

Only then could he, with Foundation Establishment cultivation, consume his Origin to nurture a trace of Golden Core Dao Rhyme for her true Core.

Now, seeing her daughter, her conjecture was almost confirmed.

She firmly believed that Lu Changsheng absolutely possessed some rare Physique!

“Hmph, this is my Nangong Mili’s daughter; what does it have to do with that scoundrel?”

Nangong Mili thought of Lu Changsheng and coldly snorted in displeasure.

Then, she continued to gaze at her daughter, smelling the fragrance emanating from her skin, her face full of a maternal, radiant smile: “Spiritual energy surging, subtle fragrance floating… What kind of Spirit Body is this?”

“Yiyi Yaya!”

The baby cooed, raising its tiny hand, melting the heart of the usually cold Nangong Mili. She carefully extended a slender, jade-like finger, allowing the baby to grasp her delicate finger in its hand.

At this moment, both mother and daughter smiled.

“From now on, your name will be… Nangong Yaoyao!”

Bishui Lake.

Chang Sheng Hall, Talismans chamber.

“This…”

Lu Changsheng’s face was filled with excitement and joy.

The mysterious tremor he had just felt was unprecedentedly strong.

Besides the Spiritual Root’s tremor and advancement, his entire being also seemed to undergo a transformative change, feeling completely clear and much lighter, with an indescribable, mysterious alteration.

Lu Changsheng knew this was the change brought by the child’s Spirit Body.

For a Spirit Body to have such a noticeable change right after birth was simply astonishing!

“System!”

Lu Changsheng immediately chanted silently, opening the System to check the situation.

“Name: Lu Changsheng”

“Identity: Master of Bihu Mountain”

“Cultivation: Foundation Establishment Fourth Layer”

“Lifespan: 41 / 286”

“Talent: Second Grade Spiritual Root, Geng Metal Body (Mid-Grade Spirit Body), Blood Talisman Spirit Body (High Grade Spirit Body), Immaculate Heavenly Fragrance Body (Top-Grade Spirit Body)”

“Cultivation Technique: Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Technique, Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture, Yin Yang Harmony Skill, Nine-Nine Mysterious Talisman Scripture, Immortal Appearance Art, Taiyi Life-Generating Water Art”

“Spell: Seven Luminaries Sword Radiance, Seven Luminaries Sword Shield, Seven Luminaries Sword Escape…”

“Items: Interdimensional Demonic Head, Lu Clan Genealogy, Spirit Fusion Pill, Spirit Eye Spring, xuan yuan pearl, demonic fiend curse life book, Lingming Treasure Tree, Golden Armor Bean Mother, life-substituting talisman, Ningjing Pill”

“Magic Treasure: nine treasures jade ruyi, canghai pearl, Black Dragon Magic Pearl, Hundred Horse Floating Pagoda Lock”

“Skills: Alchemy (Second Tier), Talismans (Third Tier), Puppet (Second Tier), Spiritual Butchering (Second Tier), Winemaking (Second Tier)”

“Spirit Pet: Xumi Tree King, Nine Nether Mastiff, Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, Cold Jade Mysterious Turtle, Peach Blossom Gu”

“Bloodline Effect: Offspring Spiritual Root Probability +25%, Offspring Proliferation +15%”

“Family: 239”

“Second Grade Spiritual Root, Top-Grade Spirit Body, Immaculate Heavenly Fragrance Body!”

Lu Changsheng looked at the changes in his talent section, his heart surging with excitement.

He never expected to directly advance from a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root to a Second Grade in one go!

And he gained a Top-Grade Spirit Body!

His current talent had completely elevated by a whole level compared to before.

Currently, among his Family, the most talented was Ling Zixiao.

Third Grade Spiritual Root, Dragon’s Roar Body!

But now, with the birth of this child, his Spiritual Root talent had undergone a qualitative change, directly surpassing Ling Zixiao.

“Indeed, it’s still about eugenics. Otherwise, a hundred Low Grade Spiritual Roots can’t compare to one High Grade Spiritual Root, or one Top-Grade Spirit Body!”

“Now that my Fourth Grade Spiritual Root has advanced to a Second Grade Spiritual Root, breaking through to Core Formation will also be much easier in the future.”

“If I have explosive luck in the next few decades and give birth to an Earthly Spiritual Root or Heavenly Spiritual Root offspring, breaking through to Core Formation will be as easy as snapping a finger!”

“But what kind of Spirit Body is this Immaculate Heavenly Fragrance Body? Why have I never heard of it?”

Lu Changsheng looked at the Immaculate Heavenly Fragrance Body, muttering to himself.

Due to his children and Bai Ling’s situation, he had read many books on Spirit Bodies.

But he had never heard of ‘Immaculate Heavenly Fragrance Body’.

He thought of the mysterious change just now, where his entire body felt much clearer. He closed his eyes and introspected, examining his whole body.

He immediately noticed that his Physical Body and Meridians, which had become clear and flawless after his Foundation Establishment Breakthrough and cultivation of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Technique, now had a crystalline quality, showing no flaws, as if carved from crystal.

Moreover, a faint, delicate fragrance permeated his body.

“A spotless body, all Meridians unblocked… Is this what a Top-Grade Spirit Body is?”

“This kind of Spirit Body can probably Cultivate very early, and there will be no obstacles when breaking through to Foundation Establishment.”

“Furthermore, some Spirit Bodies change with age or Realm Breakthroughs. As a Top-Grade Spirit Body, the Immaculate Heavenly Fragrance Body is definitely not this simple.”

“And this subtle fragrance…”

Lu Changsheng looked at the changes within his body and the faint, refreshing fragrance emanating from his skin, pondering in his heart.

“I’ll find an opportunity to ask Ling Zixiao or Xiao Xiyue later.”

“Otherwise, if I rely on myself to discover its effects, I won’t understand the Spirit Body’s abilities until it reaches Major Achievement.”

Lu Changsheng didn’t dwell on it, planning to ask Ling Zixiao and Xiao Xiyue later if they knew about this Immaculate Heavenly Fragrance Body.

His mind stirred slightly.

“Name: Nangong Yaoyao”

“Lifespan: 1 / 118”

“Talent: Second Grade Spiritual Root, Immaculate Heavenly Fragrance Body (Top-Grade Spirit Body)”

“Cultivation: None”

“Ability: Charm Art Compatibility (80%)”

“Nangong Yaoyao? Is it a daughter?”

Lu Changsheng paused in his heart when he saw the infant’s appearance and name that appeared.

He immediately knew that Nangong Mili had given birth to a daughter.

Although he was slightly displeased that his daughter’s surname was Nangong, he was quite open-minded about it and didn’t care much.

“Is it only a Second Grade Spiritual Root? Could it be that because she was pregnant for many years, the Spiritual Root was relatively mature? So, with the bonus, I directly advanced from Fourth Grade Spiritual Root to Second Grade?”

“But why is her lifespan so long?”

Lu Changsheng looked at his daughter’s lifespan with some surprise.

He had seen the lifespans of so many of his children at birth, and none of them exceeded a hundred years.

Few even reached ninety years.

Yet, Nangong Yaoyao’s lifespan was as high as one hundred eighteen years.

One must know that many Late Stage Qi Refining Cultivators only had that much lifespan.

“This Immaculate Heavenly Fragrance Body has a Longevity effect!”

Lu Changsheng glanced at his own lifespan and immediately noticed that his lifespan had increased by seven years compared to before.

He had broken through Foundation Establishment and consumed First-Tier, Second-Tier, and Three-Tier Longevity Pills. Under these circumstances, to still gain seven years of lifespan, its effect was evident.

“Charm Art Compatibility 80%?”

Lu Changsheng frowned when he saw this ability.

This compatibility was undeniably high.

For example, Lu Miaoge’s Talismans ability was 56%, and Ling Zixiao’s Formation ability was currently only 81%.

Yet, his daughter, at birth, already had an 80% ability.

High ability was naturally a good thing.

But in Lu Changsheng’s view, Charm Art was ultimately a minor Dao, a low-class method.

He felt a certain repulsion and dislike towards his daughter cultivating Charm Art.

How could his own daughter learn such things?

“It seems this Immaculate Heavenly Fragrance Body, like the Blood Talisman Spirit Body, has a bonus for Charm Art and enchantment, which is why she has such an ability right at birth.”

“Damn it, my precious daughter was born in the Demonic Path, and her mother is a Demonic Path bigshot. She won’t go astray in the future, will she?”

“No, once I have the strength, I must go to the Five Poison Sect and bring my daughter home.”

“Otherwise, growing up in a Demonic Path like the Five Poison Sect, under its pervasive influence, she will definitely go astray.”

Lu Changsheng looked at the Charm Art ability, took a deep breath, and muttered in his heart.

He felt that his daughter’s talent and ability might be corrupted in the Demonic Path.

Especially since her mother, Nangong Mili, possessed the Xuanyin Charming Body and already cultivated Charm Art herself.

“Nangong Mili, that woman, is very protective of her own. She shouldn’t let her daughter go down the wrong path.”

“No, this woman comes from the Demonic Path, and her personality is inherently problematic. I must break through to Core Formation early and bring my precious daughter home.”

Lu Changsheng let out a long breath, a look of determination in his eyes.

He planned to bring his daughter back once he broke through to Core Formation, or when his strength was comparable.

Otherwise, what would happen if his sweet little cotton-padded jacket grew up and went astray?

At that time, he could also persuade Nangong Mili to abandon the Evil Path and bring her and Meng Xiaochun home together.

“System, lottery!”

Lu Changsheng closed the System interface and silently recited in his heart.

Immediately, the System lottery wheel appeared.

Accompanied by a golden light, it began to spin.

“Ding, congratulations to the Host for obtaining the Cultivation Technique ‘Black Dragon Codex’!”

“Reward has been issued to the System space, Host can check it at any time.”

A glowing jade slip pattern emerged, accompanied by the System’s prompt.

“Black Dragon Codex?”

Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow when he saw this Cultivation Technique.

To him, the name sounded a bit like a Qi Refining Cultivation Technique, and a bit like a Yao Race Cultivation Technique.

But no matter what kind of Cultivation Technique it was, it didn’t quite seem like the spiritual Cultivation Technique he wanted.

“Alas, for me now, Cultivation Techniques can only expand the diversity of the Family’s Cultivation Techniques.”

Lu Changsheng sighed slightly.

He then looked at the detailed information of this Cultivation Technique within the System space.

“Cultivation Technique: Black Dragon Codex”

“Grade: Side Gate”

“Description: The Black Water Sect’s镇派 Cultivation Technique. Cultivate to the extreme, and one can transform into a Black Dragon, summon wind and rain, ride clouds and mist, and control lightning!”

“It’s only a Side Gate grade Cultivation Technique.”

“However, Side Gate grade is also good. The threshold for Orthodox grade Cultivation Techniques is ultimately a bit high. Side Gate grade Cultivation Techniques have a relatively lower threshold, which is easier for wives, concubines, and children to get started with.”

Lu Changsheng murmured softly as he looked at the Black Dragon Codex, not feeling any regret.

For him now, unless he drew a spiritual Cultivation Technique, the difference between Side Gate and Orthodox grade was not very significant.

“System, Legacy!”

Lu Changsheng didn’t think much more. With a slight movement of his mind, he used the ‘Black Dragon Codex’.

He wanted to see its detailed contents and if it could give him a surprise.

Immediately, the cultivation methods, relevant content, and key points of the ‘Black Dragon Codex’ flooded into Lu Changsheng’s mind like a sudden enlightenment.

He didn’t know how much time passed.

“Hiss, this Black Dragon Codex has something to it!”

Lu Changsheng opened his eyes, a hint of joy on his face.

Through the System Legacy, he had thoroughly comprehended the Black Dragon Codex.

He found that although it was a Side Gate grade Cultivation Technique, it was much more powerful than the Side Gate grade Cultivation Technique ‘Red Phoenix True Scripture’ he had previously obtained.

This Cultivation Technique, as described by the System, allows one to transform into a Black Dragon upon Major Achievement.

It could be considered a Dual Cultivation of both Spell and Body Refining, or primarily a Body Refining Cultivation Technique.

If this Cultivation Technique was used in a water vein or sea area, its power could be further enhanced by several tenths.

But what truly surprised Lu Changsheng was that this Cultivation Technique contained a top-tier Dao Soldier cultivation method.

Black Water Flood Dragon Dao Soldiers!

Refine a ‘Blackwater Flood Dragon Curse’ Restriction, then implant this Restriction into an aquatic Yao Beast containing Dragon Blood. Through continuous cultivation, strengthen its body, nourish its spirituality, accumulate its foundation, and gradually promote it to a ‘Black Water Flood Dragon’ Dao Soldier!

The ‘Black Water Flood Dragon Dao Soldier’ has an upper limit of Three-Tier Dao Soldier.

It can be refined even without cultivating the Black Dragon Codex.

If a ‘Black Dragon Codex’ Cultivator Cultivates dozens or hundreds of ‘Black Water Flood Dragon Dao Soldiers’, they can form a grand Formation, allowing them to traverse water regions and easily defeat enemies of higher Realms.

If one could Cultivate the ‘Black Dragon Codex’ to Major Achievement and transform into a Black Dragon, they could even integrate all the ‘Black Water Flood Dragon Dao Soldiers’ into themselves, comparable to Soul Transformation!

“Black Water Flood Dragon Dao Soldiers.”

“In Bishui Lake, a Dragon Carp is born approximately every ten years.”

“This Dragon Carp, also known as a small Dragon species, might be usable for cultivating Black Water Flood Dragon Dao Soldiers.”

“And if we’re being honest, Chixue Carp and Bixue Carp also have some faint Dragon Blood within them, which could be attempted for cultivating Dao Soldiers.”

“Even if it doesn’t work, with the unique environment of Bishui Lake, I can purchase aquatic Yao Beasts of this kind externally to Cultivate these ‘Black Water Flood Dragon Dao Soldiers’!”

Lu Changsheng murmured in his heart, overjoyed.

Although the ‘Nine-Nine Mysterious Talisman Scripture’ he had previously obtained also had a Dao Soldier refining method.

But that kind of Talisman Soldier, not only took time and effort to refine, but also required cultivation to nourish, which was very troublesome for him.

Now, these ‘Black Water Flood Dragon Dao Soldiers’ do not require too much effort, only money and gradual cultivation.

With Bishui Lake as the environment, if he could Cultivate dozens or hundreds of Black Water Flood Dragon Dao Soldiers at Lu, it would be a great foundation for the Family in the future.

“However, this ‘Black Dragon Codex’ has a drawback: as one’s Realm breaks through, it will affect fertility.”

“Although it won’t lead to extinction, it will be several times harder to have children after cultivating it than under normal circumstances, so this must be explained beforehand when teaching this Cultivation Technique.”

Lu Changsheng exhaled softly.

Logically, top-tier Cultivation Techniques shouldn’t have any side effects.

However, relatively powerful Cultivation Techniques might have some side effects, such as Xiao Xiyue’s Supreme Emotion Severing Art.

But many of his children with Spiritual Roots didn’t have the idea of getting married, so Lu Changsheng would also decide based on their wishes.

“Let’s see what changes there are in my cultivation speed now that I have a Second Grade Spiritual Root.”

Lu Changsheng let out a light breath, happily walked out of the Talismans chamber, and headed towards his secluded cultivation room to check the cultivation speed of a Second Grade Spiritual Root.

He also wanted to see if the Immaculate Heavenly Fragrance Body had any effect on his cultivation.

“Hmm?”

Just then, Xiao Xiyue happened to walk out of an Immortal Cave.

When she saw Lu Changsheng, a hint of surprise appeared on her cold face.

She felt that there was some change in Lu Changsheng, but she couldn’t quite pinpoint what it was.

“Xiao Xiyue, what’s wrong?”

Lu Changsheng asked with a smile when he saw the surprise on Xiao Xiyue’s face.

“Nothing, I just feel that your temperament, Changsheng, seems to have undergone some inexplicable change.”

Xiao Xiyue said so.

“My temperament has undergone an inexplicable change?”

Lu Changsheng was stunned when he heard this.

He knew that Xiao Xiyue couldn’t have such a feeling for no reason.

He immediately thought of the Immaculate Heavenly Fragrance Body, guessing that this Physique brought about some inexplicable changes.

Just like ‘Immortal Appearance Art’ and Peach Blossom Gu, they all brought him some changes.

“Could it be that this Immaculate Heavenly Fragrance Body itself has a charming effect?”

Lu Changsheng’s heart skipped a beat when he thought of his daughter Nangong Yaoyao’s talent.

He felt that if this were true, then he was truly rushing along the path of ‘Myriad Fairies and Demonic Women’s Dreams’.

He chuckled and said, “A Cultivation Technique I’m cultivating has made slight progress, which might have subtly improved my temperament and charm.”

“I didn’t expect Changsheng to still spend time on this aspect.”

Xiao Xiyue’s cold face showed a hint of a smile when she heard this.

Having known Lu Changsheng for so many years, she naturally knew that he cultivated some kind of facial preservation and beautification Cultivation Technique.

Otherwise, his appearance and temperament couldn’t have changed so much.

Such things were common in the Cultivation World.

However, mostly female Cultivators would Cultivate such Cultivation Techniques; very few male Cultivators would spend time and money on this aspect.

Now that Lu Changsheng had broken through to Foundation Establishment and was still cultivating such Cultivation Techniques, it was even rarer.

“Everyone has a love for beauty.”

“If Xiao Xiyue is interested, I can teach you this Cultivation Technique.”

“However, my Xiao Xiyue is already so beautiful, it seems she doesn’t need such a Cultivation Technique.”

Lu Changsheng said with a smile.

“Smooth talker.”

Xiao Xiyue’s face broke into a smile, her coldness gone.

“Why is there an extra hint of fragrance? It smells quite good.”

Xiao Xiyue sniffed lightly, detecting a faint, refreshing fragrance from Lu Changsheng.

“It’s also due to the recent Breakthrough of the Cultivation Technique.”

Lu Changsheng said so.

Xiao Xiyue didn’t ask further about this, only saying that the fragrance smelled very comfortable and matched Lu Changsheng’s refreshing temperament perfectly.

After they chatted for a few moments, Xiao Xiyue, hearing that Lu Changsheng was going into seclusion, went to find her daughter Lu Wangshu.

Lu Changsheng, on the other hand, went to his secluded cultivation chamber and sat down to Cultivate.

Time passed bit by bit.

“Hoo!”

After most of the day, Lu Changsheng opened his eyes and let out a long breath of turbid air.

“As expected of a Second Grade Spiritual Root, my speed has increased by sixty to seventy percent compared to before!”

“However, this Immaculate Heavenly Fragrance Body doesn’t seem to offer any improvement in cultivation speed; it only adds a bit of toughness to the Meridians and Dantian.”

“No, it should be said that it doesn’t offer much improvement for Foundation Establishment Cultivators, but it has a significant effect on Qi Refining Cultivators who haven’t yet Cultivated.”

“At this speed, if I Cultivate diligently, I should be able to break through in at most two years.”

Lu Changsheng murmured to himself.