Chapter 288: Three generations and three foundations, the mysterious evil zombie!

“Xumi Illusion Sky Great Array. What a good name.”

Lu Changsheng chuckled, “Perhaps in the future, the name of this Formation will spread throughout the Jiang Country Cultivation World.”

Looking at Ling Zixiao in front of him, he suddenly thought of something and asked, “Zixiao, your body has recovered quite a bit, and in a few more days, you will be able to Cultivate again. Do you have any thoughts of switching to another Cultivation Technique?”

“Now that Lu has several top-tier Legacy Cultivation Techniques, I do indeed have the idea of switching Cultivation Techniques,” Ling Zixiao said with a faint smile.

Although the Cultivation Technique she Cultivated was good, it was only a profound-grade Cultivation Technique.

Now, Bihu Mountain does not lack Cultivation Techniques. Red Lotus contributed two Righteous-grade Cultivation Techniques and seven Side-grade Cultivation Techniques.

Among them, there were two Cultivation Techniques she was quite fond of, and she planned to switch to them then.

“Zixiao, which Cultivation Technique are you planning to switch to?” Lu Changsheng continued to ask.

“One is Senior Red Lotus’s Sect-suppressing Cultivation Technique, the Vermillion Bird Sky Burning Art, and the other is the Thunderfire Nine Secrets,” Ling Zixiao said softly.

She possessed the Dragon’s Roar Body, and if she Cultivated a Cultivation Technique of extreme Yang and rigidity, she would achieve twice the result with half the effort.

Most of the Vermilion Bird Palace’s Cultivation Techniques were fire-based, which suited her better.

“I still have a few Cultivation Techniques here, Zixiao. Would you like to take a look and see if you like them?” Lu Changsheng pondered slightly.

He knew these two Cultivation Techniques: one was a Righteous-grade Cultivation Technique, and the other was a Side-grade, both being top-tier Cultivation Techniques of the Vermilion Bird Palace.

But as her Dao Companion, he naturally had to show his support at this moment.

Whether the Cultivation Technique suited Ling Zixiao was one thing, but his attitude had to be clear.

After all, Ling Zixiao had made many contributions to his Family over the years and almost lost her life for his Family, yet he had not done much for her so far.

“Thank you, Lang Jun.” Ling Zixiao smiled faintly, gracefully sat down at the table, and poured a cup of wine for Lu Changsheng.

Ever since Lu Changsheng acquired the wine-making skill, he would brew some wines beneficial to her health.

Thus, she also developed the habit of occasionally having a small drink.

“My Cultivation Technique, you should know, is called Qijiao Great Freedom Sword Sutra. This Cultivation Technique is a Sword Art. If you are interested, Zixiao, I can teach you,” Lu Changsheng said, picking up his wine cup and taking a light sip.

“I am not interested in Sword Arts,” Ling Zixiao gently shook her head.

In her opinion, Sword Arts were too sharp and overbearing, focusing too much on killing, which was not suitable for her.

“Besides Sword Arts, I have a Cultivation Technique called Nine-Nine Mysterious Talisman Scripture. The Symbol Array technique I gave you comes from this Cultivation Technique. The Cultivation Technique primarily…” Lu Changsheng smiled and continued to introduce it.

“The Symbol Array technique Lang Jun taught me, I haven’t fully comprehended it yet.”

“Moreover, it involves too much knowledge about Talisman Dao. My energy is limited, and I simply don’t have the time to Cultivate both,” Ling Zixiao continued to shake her head.

She was very interested in this Cultivation Technique.

However, she knew she didn’t have that much energy to also Cultivate Talisman Dao.

After all, not everyone was a Prodigy like Lu Changsheng.

“I have a Cultivation Technique called Taiyi Life-Generating Water Art, but this Cultivation Technique requires two people to Cultivate. Miaoge is Cultivating this Cultivation Technique, so I can’t help you Cultivate it, Zixiao.”

“Besides these, I also have a Cultivation Technique called Black Dragon Codex. Bai Ling is Cultivating this Cultivation Technique. It commands Dao soldiers, and upon Major Achievement, one can transform into a Black Dragon, summon wind and rain, and control lightning… And one called Twelve Heavens Devil God Art, which gathers the Divine Thought of the Devil Gods…”

Lu Changsheng slowly spoke, introducing his current Cultivation Techniques to Ling Zixiao.

Ling Zixiao listened to Lu Changsheng’s words, her heart filled with immense surprise.

One must know that a single Righteous-grade Cultivation Technique was enough to suppress the foundation of a Sect.

For a top-tier power like Red Lotus, a Nascent Soul True Lord, the entire Sect only possessed two Righteous-grade Cultivation Techniques.

Yet, Lu Changsheng alone possessed four Righteous-grade Cultivation Techniques, which was truly astonishing!

Even though she knew Lu Changsheng had a considerable foundation of Cultivation Techniques, she was still shocked at this moment.

However, when she heard of the Twelve Heavens Devil God Art, her beautiful eyes showed a hint of interest.

“Gathering the Divine Thought of Devil Gods, refining the Physical Body, magical power, and spirit, sacrificing and refining the Twelve Heavens Devil Gods…”

Ling Zixiao asked, “Lang Jun, could you tell me more about this Twelve Heavens Devil God Art?”

“Hmm?” Lu Changsheng was slightly surprised, not expecting Ling Zixiao to be interested in this Demonic Path Cultivation Technique.

He paused, then began to introduce, “This Cultivation Technique is three parts Qi Refining, three parts Body Refining, and four parts Spirit Refining. During meditation, it gathers the Divine Thought of the Devil Gods… The twelve Devil Gods within the body, each can reach the same Cultivation as oneself, and they can also form a Formation…”

“Lang Jun, I think this Cultivation Technique is quite good, and it’s quite suitable for me,” Ling Zixiao said with an elegant, faint smile.

She possessed the Dragon’s Roar Body, making it best for her to Cultivate a Cultivation Technique of extreme Yang and rigidity, while also practicing Body Refining.

And as a Formation Master, she always had requirements regarding Divine Sense.

Aside from being a Demonic Path Cultivation Technique, all other aspects of this Twelve Heavens Devil God Art made her feel very satisfied.

Especially the twelve Devil Gods that were condensed; when facing enemies, they could even be used to set up Formations and unleash Symbol Array techniques.

“Zixiao, if you Cultivate this Cultivation Technique, you will have to try to avoid going out and acting in the future,” Lu Changsheng pondered slightly upon hearing this.

He didn’t mind Ling Zixiao Cultivating this Twelve Heavens Devil God Art.

After all, this kind of Demonic Technique was not some heinous Cultivation Technique.

It was just that the Jiang Country Cultivation World belonged to the Righteous Path forces after all.

Once it was known that one Cultivated a Demonic Path Cultivation Technique, it would cause trouble.

However, Cultivating a Demonic Path Cultivation Technique didn’t mean one could be recognized just by walking on the street.

Unless it was a small number of Cultivation Techniques, or overly obvious Demonic Path Cultivation Techniques that relied on blood Qi Cultivation, most could not be discerned.

They needed to be detected through Spiritual Eye Divine Ability techniques or treasures.

Otherwise, a Family like the Black Water Xiahou Family would not have been able to establish itself in the Qingyun Territory for so many years and become a major Cultivation Family!

“This Cultivation Technique would indeed easily cause trouble in Jiang Country.”

“Senior Red Lotus’s Cultivation Technique is also very suitable for me. I will see how to choose then,” Ling Zixiao also knew that Cultivating a Demonic Technique in Jiang Country, once it caused trouble, would implicate the Family.

“Hehe, there’s no need for that. Zixiao, you don’t like going out normally, so Cultivating this Cultivation Technique is harmless.”

“After all, this Cultivation Technique is indeed quite suitable for you. You can try Cultivating these Cultivation Techniques then and see which one suits you,” Lu Changsheng said with a warm smile, holding his Dao Companion’s delicate hand.

Since Ling Zixiao was interested in this Cultivation Technique, he felt it didn’t matter.

After all, Ling Zixiao was truly a homebody and rarely went out.

Back on Qingzhu Mountain, she never left Qingzhu Mountain except for matters concerning the investigation of spiritual lands.

These years, it was even more so; she had never left Bihu Mountain.

She had always stayed at Lu, reading books, comprehending Talisman Dao and Formation Dao, and setting up Formations.

In this situation, Lu Changsheng felt that Ling Zixiao Cultivating a Demonic Technique would not be affected.

Moreover, this Twelve Heavens Devil God Art was indeed powerful. Among Righteous-grade Cultivation Techniques, it was also a top-tier Cultivation Technique, even a few points more powerful than his Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture.

“Okay~” Ling Zixiao smiled sweetly, a warm current surging in her heart.

Although she would also be fine Cultivating the Vermillion Bird Sky Burning Art and the Thunderfire Nine Secrets.

But Lu Changsheng’s attitude gave her an indescribable sense of security.

A month and a half later.

Inside the closed-door Immortal Cave of Chang Sheng Hall.

“Boom boom boom—”

Lu Changsheng sat cross-legged, his body flowing with precious light, shining brightly, with a mysterious power flowing within him.

His internal Qi and blood surged and roared, accompanied by the clanging of weapons and the crisp sound of metal striking metal, as if a Divine Craftsman was forging Divine Artifacts within his body, clanging crisply.

This movement continued for a long time before gradually subsiding.

“Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Technique, seventh layer!”

Lu Changsheng opened his eyes, golden light flowing all over his body, full of power and vigor.

At this moment, he was like a Divine Artifact radiating precious light, emitting an indestructible, blazing luster, incredibly brilliant, making one dare not contend with him.

He clenched his fists, his heart beating ‘thump, thump, thump,’ and a powerful pressure of Qi and blood immediately permeated around him, making the air a bit heavy.

“My Physical Body physique should now be enough to suppress that red-robed big man,” Lu Changsheng quietly felt the power filling his body, recalling the six rogue Cultivators at Hongye Valley Market.

At that time, the red-robed big man, who was a Dual Cultivator of法体 (Law and Body), struck with a punch that was evenly matched with his.

Now that his Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Technique had broken through to the seventh layer, his Physical Body was comparable to a High Grade Spiritual Artifact, and he was confident his Physical Body would not fear the opponent.

Lu Changsheng lightly exhaled a mouthful of turbid Qi, not thinking too much, and continued to sit cross-legged, calming the Qi and blood within his body to consolidate his Cultivation.

Qingzhu Mountain.

“Muping, you’ve broken through to Foundation Establishment!” Lu Yuanzhong looked at Lu Muping in front of him, overjoyed and filled with disbelief.

Even though he knew that with a superb Foundation Establishment Pill, Foundation Establishment spiritual materials, and a High Grade Immortal Cave, Lu Muping had a high probability of successfully achieving Foundation Establishment.

But at this moment, seeing his grandson successfully break through to Foundation Establishment still filled him with joy.

Because the entire Qingzhu Mountain had never seen such a grand occasion!

Three Foundation Establishment Cultivators in three generations!

And all three were in their prime, with a lifespan of a hundred years!

“Grandson dares not fail the Family’s high hopes and has successfully broken through to Foundation Establishment!” Lu Muping said in a deep voice, cupping his hands to the Old Ancestor in front of him.

He knew the Family had paid a great deal for his Foundation Establishment Breakthrough.

“Good, good, good!” Lu Yuanzhong heavily patted his shoulder, laughing loudly, shedding tears of joy.

Recalling how the previous Old Ancestor passed away and entrusted the precarious Lu Family to him, less than twenty years have passed, and the Family is now flourishing, reaching a Peak!

As long as the Family continues to develop steadily, it even has the potential to advance further, cultivating a False Core True Person and becoming a major Cultivation Family!

However, he knew that the Family’s growth over these years was all thanks to Lu Changsheng.

Without Lu Changsheng, he would have likely been on his last legs due to the corpse poison, and the Foundation Establishment of Lu Miaoge and Lu Muping would have been out of the question.

They would have had to gamble their lives for that one-in-ten chance.

“Muping, your Foundation Establishment is a secret of the Family and cannot be revealed to outsiders for now.”

Lu Yuanzhong spoke, saying solemnly, reiterating what he had already instructed.

“Old Ancestor, rest assured, your grandson understands.”

Lu Muping said respectfully.

“Now, follow me to Bihu Mountain to pay respects to your Uncle Changsheng.”

“Remember, when facing him, you must express your gratitude well and be respectful; never become arrogant just because you broke through to Foundation Establishment.”

Lu Yuanzhong instructed.

He knew Lu Changsheng had a gentle nature and might not care too much about these things.

But the closer the two Families were, the more he needed to pay attention to these details to prevent any rifts between them.

Moreover, he clearly understood that Lu Changsheng might take care of Qingzhu Mountain out of consideration for Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaohuan, Lu Miaoyun, Lu Yuanding, Fourth Elder, and the children of the Lu Family.

However, Lu Muping and Lu Changsheng had no particular friendship.

Therefore, he had to ensure Lu Muping left a good impression on Lu Changsheng.

This way, even if their older generation gradually passed away and departed in the future, the two Families could continue to maintain their relationship.

“Your grandson understands.”

Lu Muping nodded in response.

After breaking through to Foundation Establishment, it was natural for a hint of arrogance to creep into his heart.

After all, breaking through from Qi Refining to Foundation Establishment was like a carp leaping over the Dragon Gate, transforming from an ordinary Cultivator into a local Old Ancestor!

But thinking of Lu Changsheng’s achievements and the changes in his two aunts, he dared not harbor the slightest arrogance.

He knew that his uncle’s strength and methods were unfathomable.

“Oh, Uncle is here?”

Lu Changsheng was in seclusion when he received a message from Lu Miaoyun, informing him of Lu Yuanzhong’s visit.

He got up and walked out of Chang Sheng Hall, arriving at the reception hall of the Lu Family Mansion, where he immediately saw Lu Yuanzhong in the hall.

Next to him sat a middle-aged man in his thirties with a heroic face.

It was none other than Lu Muping of the Lu Family.

“Muping, congratulations on your Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment.”

Lu Changsheng’s face immediately broke into a smile as he congratulated him.

He could tell at a glance that Lu Muping had successfully broken through to Foundation Establishment.

Counting the time, it had been over half a year since he sent Lu Muping to Qingyun Town.

It was about time for him to return after breaking through to Foundation Establishment.

“Changsheng.”

“Greetings, Uncle!”

Lu Yuanzhong and Lu Muping quickly rose upon seeing Lu Changsheng.

“If not for you, Uncle, how could I have had this Foundation Establishment Opportunity? Please accept my bow!”

Lu Muping spoke, bowing respectfully to Lu Changsheng again.

“Haha, we are Family; there’s no need to be so polite.”

Lu Changsheng chuckled and then helped him up.

He then sat down at the main seat and asked Lu Yuanzhong if there was anything specific he had come for this time.

“This visit is mainly about Muping’s Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment; I came to inform you and to have Muping properly thank you, Changsheng.”

Lu Yuanzhong continued, “Regarding Muping’s Foundation Establishment, the Family will not announce it to the public for now. We will wait until the time is ripe to announce it and hold a grand ceremony.”

“Haha, for such a matter, Uncle could have just sent a message; there’s no need for such trouble.”

Lu Changsheng said with a laugh.

He then chatted and drank tea with the two, discussing some insights on Foundation Establishment Cultivation.

During the conversation, Lu Yuanzhong stated that in a few days, he would go to Hongye Valley Market to oversee it, while Lu Muping would oversee Qingzhu Mountain.

As for Lu Miaoge, she could Cultivate peacefully on Bihu Mountain.

“This matter will trouble you, Uncle.”

Lu Changsheng did not act overly polite upon hearing this.

Although he had spent so much effort helping Qingzhu Mountain with Foundation Establishment to repay their kindness, it was more for his wife, Lu Miaoge.

He hoped Lu Miaoge could Cultivate peacefully on Bihu Mountain.

After their chat, the two had dinner on Bihu Mountain and then left, concealing their appearance.

This time, apart from Lu Miaoyun, who guessed Lu Muping’s Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, no one else knew about it.

“Thank you, Husband.”

Lu Miaoyun came to thank Lu Changsheng.

Although her relationship with Lu Muping was quite ordinary and they weren’t very familiar, having grown up on Qingzhu Mountain, she naturally hoped that Qingzhu Mountain would get better and better.

“Haha, as Husband and wife, there’s no need to say such things.”

Lu Changsheng held his wife’s hand and chuckled softly.

He then went to the pavilion with his wife to enjoy the moon and chat into the night.

Half a month later, Lu Yuanzhong went to Hongye Valley Market to take over, replacing Lu Miaoge.

This matter did not significantly impact the market.

The Bai Family and Zheng Family naturally had no objections.

Lu Miaoge was nominally declared to have returned to Qingzhu Mountain for closed-door Cultivation, but in reality, she returned to Bihu Mountain.

“Miaoge, you can now focus on your Cultivation.”

“Once Zixiao’s injuries heal, we will go to Jin Yang Sect with Miaohuan.”

Lu Changsheng said gently to his wife.

Now that the Xumi Tree King was overseeing the Lu Family, once Ling Zixiao’s injuries recovered, he could confidently go out and visit his children in Yue Country.

His son and daughter had been taken to Jin Yang Sect for Cultivation, and he, as their father, hadn’t even had a chance to see them or say a proper goodbye, which filled him with guilt.

“Okay~”

Lu Miaoge responded softly, her beautiful eyes showing a hint of longing and anticipation.

It was impossible for her, as a mother, not to miss her daughter who had been taken to Jin Yang Sect in Yue Country for Cultivation.

Especially when she sometimes saw her younger sister, Lu Miaohuan, inadvertently revealing her longing, she felt even more guilty and remorseful.

She thought that if she hadn’t agreed to her children becoming disciples of Jin Yang Sect, they wouldn’t have had to separate like this, and it would have even been better for them to be taught by Lu Changsheng at home.

Ten Thousand Beast Mountain Range, a branch range.

Deep within a gloomy, corpse-filled, blood-soaked, and poisonous mist-shrouded basin valley.

“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—”

Xiahou Wuwo sat cross-legged, surrounded by gusts of Yin wind.

In front of him stood a massive corpse with a bull’s head and a human body.

This corpse was enveloped in corpse Qi, and its muscles, like coiling Dragons, were covered with countless black worm-like or tadpole-like runes, mysterious and terrifying, emitting a dense and intimidating aura.

Its two lantern-like eyes and two dark bull horns glowed with a soul-stirring crimson light, flickering erratically.

“Profound Fiend Corpse,魑魅魍魉”

Xiahou Wuwo’s eyes suddenly opened, blood-red, as he gazed at the ancient bull corpse before him, mumbling disjointed words.

Then he formed hand seals, and wisps of black Qi emanated from his body, rising like smoke. The surrounding Yin wind suddenly intensified at this moment, wailing like ghosts and wolves, eerie and demonic.

“Hmph!”

Xiahou Wuwo forcefully struck his chest, spitting out a drop of crimson, dripping blood that flew towards the corpse in front of him.

In an instant, a fierce, brutal, terrifying, and chilling aura of desolation imperceptibly spread from the bull-headed corpse.

A layer of frost appeared on the dark ground at some unknown point.

“Roar, roar, roar—”

“Woo, woo, woo—”

Within this valley, there were many cages, each holding a Yao Beast.

At this moment, these Yao Beasts seemed to sense something terrifying, emitting frightened roars, trembling and shivering incessantly.

“It’s so cold. What’s going on?”

“What a terrifying and intimidating aura!”

“It’s coming from the Old Ancestor’s direction. Could it be that the Old Ancestor is about to master some Divine Ability!?”

In the valley, there were several thatched huts and Immortal Caves, inhabited by several Cultivators.

At this moment, they all felt the air temperature drop, permeated by a terrifying and eerie aura, and they inexplicably felt lingering fear and shortness of breath.

“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—”

Deep within the valley, black Qi was Rolling, engulfing not only Xiahou Wuwo but also the bull-headed corpse in front of him.

“Come!”

Xiahou Wuwo beckoned, and immediately, a group of already prepared Yao Beasts were captured.

He clenched his large hand, and instantly, the Yao Beasts exploded, turning into hot blood mist that surged towards the bull-headed corpse.

The bull-headed corpse, whose eyes were originally flickering, now had two eyes like red agates, blood-red.

“Boom!”

A deafening thunderclap suddenly resounded outside the valley.

A torrential downpour fell without warning.

“Profound Fiend Corpse, Profound Fiend Corpse, it’s finally done!”

Xiahou Wuwo looked at the bull-headed corpse in front of him and laughed uproariously.

However, on his stiff, greenish-gray face, his blood-red eyes were filled with ferocity and killing intent, as cold and cruel as a wild beast.