Chapter 357: Contracting the six-winged golden silkworm, Lu Qingshan breaks through!
Bihu Mountain.
The weather was clear, with gentle breezes and bright sunshine.
Lu Changsheng was holding two infants, basking in the sun and chatting with his wives and concubines, when he suddenly heard the news that his son, Lu Quanzhen, had come out of seclusion.
His son had been in seclusion for almost a year.
Upon hearing this news, he immediately summoned Lu Quanzhen to see him.
“Child greets Father.”
After Lu Quanzhen arrived, he immediately cupped his hands in greeting.
After nearly a year of seclusion, he had changed quite a bit.
His entire body’s magical power was restrained, his face was refined, his demeanor was elegant, and his pair of dark, narrow eyes were as unfathomable as a deep pool.
“It seems you’ve gained quite a lot during this time.”
Lu Changsheng observed his son for a few moments and spoke.
“Thanks to the Purple Mansion Pill Father bestowed upon me.”
Lu Quanzhen said.
Because of the Purple Mansion Pill, his Divine Sense had increased to one hundred and fifty zhang, comparable to the Foundation Establishment Late Stage.
And his Physical Body had also significantly improved!
This greatly helped him in comprehending the subsequent Cultivation Technique of the Five Elements Kunpeng Art.
“Haha, come with me.”
Lu Changsheng chuckled lightly and stood up.
With the Purple Mansion Pill, the other party’s Divine Sense had increased, and now he should have more confidence in taming the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.
He found his wife, Lu Miaoyun, and retrieved the Ancient Beast Taming Talisman.
Then he called out to Honglian inside: “Honglian.”
“Swish!”
The Ancient Beast Taming Talisman glowed with light, and a golden silkworm, about five inches long, with golden light flowing all over its body and a pair of thin wings, appeared.
This golden silkworm seemed to have been disturbed in its sleep; as soon as it appeared, it exuded a volatile, bloodthirsty aura.
“This is?”
When Lu Quanzhen saw the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, his pupils immediately constricted, and he felt a dangerous aura from it.
“This silkworm is called the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, an ancient exotic strange insect, extremely ferocious, fearless of Divine Ability and myriad laws. Once it matures and grows six wings, it can even devour Nascent Soul True Lord.”
“Of course, this Six-Winged Golden Silkworm is still a larva, only at the Second-tier Early Stage strength, far from reaching that point.”
“But caught off guard, it can still pose a threat and cause harm to Foundation Establishment Late Stage Cultivator.”
Lu Changsheng held the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm in his palm and slowly explained.
“Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, fearless of Divine Ability and myriad laws, once it grows six wings, it can devour Nascent Soul True Lord!?”
Lu Quanzhen looked at the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm before him, his heart trembling.
No wonder the other party gave him a dangerous aura.
He estimated that if he were to fight this Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, he would not be its opponent.
“This Six-Winged Golden Silkworm is a gift from your Father.”
“However, this insect is ferociously violent and has low intelligence, making it difficult to tame. You will need to subdue it yourself.”
Lu Changsheng looked at Lu Quanzhen and said so.
Although he could help, Lu Quanzhen still needed to gain the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm’s recognition.
“Father, won’t this be too precious?”
Although Lu Quanzhen was very tempted, he still politely said.
After all, he had just recently received a bottle of incredibly precious Purple Mansion Pill.
Now, as soon as he came out of seclusion, he was given such a rare Spirit Beast, which truly made him feel somewhat overwhelmed.
However, he had to admit that his Father possessed an abundance of good things.
“Haha, when you are out and about, the more means you have, the more at ease your Father will be, and your mother will also be at peace.”
Lu Changsheng said gently.
“Thank you, Father!”
Lu Quanzhen no longer stood on ceremony, cupping his hands and asking how he should proceed and how to subdue this Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.
“Memorize this secret method.”
Lu Changsheng threw a Cultivation Technique Jade Slip to Lu Quanzhen.
This was the Beast Taming method he obtained from Honglian.
Lu Quanzhen looked at the Jade Slip, and after a moment, he said with some surprise, “Blood Contract Method!?”
There are many contract methods for beast taming.
Among them, the Blood Contract Method is the most overbearing!
Not only is it difficult to undo, but once the contract is formed, if the contractor dies, the Spirit Beast will also die.
However, the Blood Contract Method also has its advantages.
Unlike ordinary contracts, unless the Spirit Beast is raised from birth and feelings are cultivated, there is a high probability of failure if the strengths of both parties are comparable.
Even if the contract is successful, it is not very stable.
It might even happen that when the Spirit Beast breaks through, under immense Yao power, the contract is broken.
This is why most Cultivators who contract Spirit Beasts either contract cubs or Yao Beasts weaker than themselves.
It’s precisely because Yao Beasts of comparable Realm strength or higher Bloodline grade are very difficult to tame and contract through ordinary means.
The Blood Contract Method not only increases the success rate of the contract, but also, with each future Realm Breakthrough, it can deepen the contract into the Spirit Beast’s Yao soul, making the connection between person and pet increasingly profound.
“That’s right, the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm has low intelligence, so an ordinary contract would make it difficult for you to achieve a meeting of minds.”
“Therefore, it’s best to use the Blood Contract Method.”
Lu Changsheng said.
For a Spirit Beast like the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, if an ordinary contract were used, it would not only be difficult to tame, but also prone to backlash even if contracted.
“Thank you, Father.”
Lu Quanzhen thanked him, knowing that with such a contract, this Six-Winged Golden Silkworm would be completely bound to him.
Immediately, Lu Quanzhen, following the Blood Contract Method, forcefully cut his finger and smeared his essence blood onto the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm’s body.
“Buzz buzz buzz!”
In an instant, the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm’s ferocity was ignited. Its wings, thin as cicada wings, became like flying knives, and its eyes glowed with a crimson, bloodthirsty luster.
If Lu Changsheng hadn’t been suppressing it with his consciousness, the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm would have already attacked Lu Quanzhen.
“Honglian!”
Lu Changsheng said to Honglian.
The Ancient Beast Taming Talisman glowed with flowing light, and symbols resembling birds and beasts appeared, buzzing and emanating a primordial aura. They then transformed into lifelike bird-beasts, flying towards the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm and Lu Quanzhen.
“Is this the Bird-Beast Ancient Talisman?”
Although Lu Quanzhen did not recognize the meaning of the talismans, he had heard of such talismans.
It is rumored that this kind of talisman is a manifestation of a certain rule of heaven and earth.
There are also those who say this is the bone script of the Yao Race.
Because records state that some powerful Yao Beasts, upon reaching a certain stage of growth, would awaken bone script and gain Bloodline memory Legacy.
In any case, such ancient talismans could only be accessed by those at least at the Core Formation or Nascent Soul Realm.
Now, his Father was actually using such a mysterious and unfathomable ancient talisman to help him contract a Spirit Beast.
“Quanzhen!”
Lu Changsheng called out to his son, signaling him to earnestly perform the Blood Contract.
Lu Quanzhen immediately held his breath and concentrated, using his essence blood to outline profound runes on the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.
“Buzz!”
The essence blood formed runes, unleashing a mysterious power that entered the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm’s body.
Subsequently, Lu Quanzhen felt a terrifyingly ferocious aura surge towards his Sea of Consciousness.
However, in his Sea of Consciousness, a bird-beast with wings spread, ready to fly, immediately appeared, suppressing this conscious冲击.
It was precisely the Bird-Beast Ancient Talisman that the Ancient Beast Taming Talisman had just formed!
Lu Quanzhen knew that he now needed to suppress the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm’s consciousness and make it submit!
His consciousness immediately transformed into a Peng Bird and charged towards the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm’s consciousness.
At the same time, his finger continued to outline the Blood Contract runes, allowing essence blood to continuously enter the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm’s body.
Lu Changsheng watched this scene quietly, awaiting the result.
With the Ancient Beast Taming Talisman helping Lu Quanzhen guard his Sea of Consciousness and suppress the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, if his son still couldn’t contract this Spirit Beast, then as a Father, he would be helpless.
Time passed bit by bit.
“Boom!”
A terrifying magical power aura suddenly erupted from Lu Quanzhen’s body, causing his robes to flap loudly.
Behind him, an boundless ocean, a gigantic egg interwoven with black and gold, floated, accompanied by faint, indistinct Great Fish and Divine Birds, roaring and howling, captivating the soul.
“This Cultivation Technique of Quanzhen’s is not simple.”
Lu Changsheng’s eyes narrowed slightly.
He knew that the Cultivation Technique his son cultivated was taught by his never-before-met elder brother-in-law, and it was a half-Demonic Path Cultivation Technique.
However, he was not clear about the specifics of this Cultivation Technique and had not asked his son about it.
At this moment, seeing the aura emanating from Lu Quanzhen’s entire body, where Yin and Yang and Five Elements revolved, seeming to refine all things, terrifying and overbearing, he realized that this Cultivation Technique was indeed extraordinary.
“Caw!”
The giant egg, an anomaly behind Lu Quanzhen, seemed like a Golden Peng Bird soaring into the sky, letting out a sharp cry. Its formidable presence was fierce as it charged towards the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, then swallowed it.
“Roar roar roar!”
The Six-Winged Golden Silkworm roared and howled, its golden light surging, emanating a ferocious, violent, and bloodthirsty aura, resisting Lu Quanzhen.
But under the suppression of Lu Changsheng and the Ancient Beast Taming Talisman, as the two sides continuously pulled and pushed, the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm’s aura gradually weakened.
“Buzz!”
After an unknown period, an invisible Qi mechanism formed between Lu Quanzhen and the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, establishing some kind of connection between the two.
At this moment, although the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm still exuded a brutal and murderous aura, it was no longer as volatile.
“Not bad.”
Lu Changsheng nodded slightly, knowing that his son had successfully completed the contract with the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.
“Whoosh!”
Lu Quanzhen opened his eyes and let out a long breath, his face pale and tired, having expended no small amount of energy.
Looking at the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm before him, he felt a faint, almost imperceptible connection with it.
He extended his palm towards the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.
Immediately, the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm landed on Lu Quanzhen’s palm, hissing softly, trying its best to suppress its bloodthirsty aura.
“Thank you, Father!”
Lu Quanzhen cupped his hands in greeting towards Lu Changsheng.
Through the recent contracting process, he profoundly realized the terror of the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.
If it weren’t for his Father and the Ancient Beast Taming Talisman, even if he could suppress the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, he wouldn’t be able to make it submit.
However, with this Six-Winged Golden Silkworm as his Spirit Beast, he gained a great helper on his future Cultivation path!
“As long as you like this gift.”
“By the way, this Six-Winged Golden Silkworm mainly feeds on blood daily.”
Lu Changsheng waved his hand and continued to tell Lu Quanzhen about the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm’s daily care.
“This child likes it very much, and will certainly not disappoint Father’s high hopes!”
Lu Quanzhen said, noting these down.
He then said that he was preparing to travel for a while.
“You can decide these things yourself. If you need anything, just tell Lu.”
Lu Changsheng said.
Lu Quanzhen had told him about his travels a long time ago.
So, when his son had been in seclusion for so long this time, he guessed that he was preparing for his travels.
“This child is almost ready.”
Lu Quanzhen’s heart warmed, and a smile appeared on his face.
“Have you decided where you want to travel?”
Lu Changsheng asked casually.
“I plan to go to Qingluan Immortal City first, and then I might go to Jin Country for experience.”
Lu Quanzhen said.
“Jin Country…”
Lu Changsheng frowned when he heard this term.
Although Jin Country was adjacent to Jiang Country, it was a Demonic Path force.
And hearing about Jin Country, he couldn’t help but think of his daughter Nangong Yaoyao, who was far away in Jin Country.
And the mother of his child, Nangong Mili, and the future mother of his child, Meng Xiaochun.
“Why do you want to go to Jin Country?” Lu Changsheng asked.
“I want to see what the Demonic Path Cultivation World is like, and the Cultivation Technique this child Cultivates is a Demonic Path Cultivation Technique. Perhaps there will be an Opportunity suitable for me in Jin Country.”
Lu Quanzhen said with a calm expression.
His trip to Jin Country was influenced by his uncle, Qu Changge.
He wanted to see what the rumored Demonic Path forces and countries were like, and whether they were truly as described in books.
Lu Changsheng was silent for a moment, then sighed: “If you go to Jin Country, you must be extra careful.”
He knew that persuasion wouldn’t have much effect on such matters.
Besides, his son had already achieved Foundation Establishment, and as a Father, he didn’t want to interfere too much, letting them choose for themselves.
“Father, don’t worry, this child will be careful.”
Lu Quanzhen said respectfully.
Lu Changsheng originally wanted to say that if he encountered any danger or trouble, he could seek help from the Five Poison Sect.
But then he thought that if Nangong Mili heard his name, and Lu Quanzhen was his son, it might be like a lamb entering a tiger’s den.
Then he changed the subject and said: “Do you have any doubts about Cultivation?”
“Reporting to Father, these past few days while I was comprehending the subsequent Cultivation Technique…”
Lu Quanzhen immediately voiced some of his Cultivation doubts.
“Yin Yang Five Elements Kunpeng Art?”
Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow as he listened to his son’s Cultivation Technique questions, then resolved them for him.
Although he hadn’t read this Cultivation Technique.
But Lu Mountain Lord was someone who had mastered two True Immortal Grade Cultivation Techniques and several orthodox Cultivation Techniques!
Even if he was dull, with so many Cultivation Techniques as a foundation, he could easily answer small questions like Lu Quanzhen’s.
Furthermore, because of the Yin Yang Creation Scripture, he could give Lu Quanzhen some guidance and inspiration from a higher perspective of the Dao of Yin and Yang.
Indeed, after Lu Quanzhen heard his Father’s guidance, many things suddenly became clear to him, and he even gained a deeper understanding of the Yin Yang Five Elements Kunpeng Art.
“Thank you, Father!”
Lu Quanzhen bowed to Lu Changsheng, thinking that he was indeed his Father.
He didn’t even know the specifics of his Cultivation Technique, yet he could provide so many profound insights.
Could his Father truly be a Nascent Soul True Lord, or even a Soul Transformation Divine Venerable Reincarnation? Was he a second-generation Immortal?
However, his treatment truly resembled that of a second-generation Immortal.
“Hehe, if you have any doubts or questions about your future Cultivation, feel free to ask your Father.”
Lu Changsheng didn’t know his son’s thoughts and chuckled.
This kind of guidance and teaching his children still gave him a sense of accomplishment as a Father.
After all, he could make use of his many Cultivation Techniques.
Perhaps with his Cultivation concepts, his son could forge his own Dao from the original Cultivation Technique.
“This child understands.”
Lu Quanzhen responded respectfully.
“Oh, Father, earlier in the Purple Nether Secret Realm…”
At this moment, Lu Quanzhen remembered something: the matter between his eldest brother Lu Ping’an and Qin Yi.
He had already seen that his eldest brother had some unspeakable difficulty and found it hard to meet Qin Yi.
Now, seeing his own family’s terrifying background, a glimpse of his Father’s true power, he vaguely had some guesses, probably related to his eldest brother’s talent.
However, regarding such matters, if Lu didn’t speak of it, he wouldn’t ask further. He just felt it was necessary to tell his Father about his eldest brother’s situation.
After all, his eldest brother’s personality would certainly not tell his Father about this matter, but would keep it hidden in his heart, ultimately regretting it for life.
“This little girl certainly has some character.”
Lu Changsheng’s face showed a hint of amusement when he heard this.
However, hearing that the girl was so proactive, yet his son had no reaction, made him shake his head, feeling a bit disappointed.
If he had been more proactive, perhaps they would already have a child.
“Quanzhen, you have a good heart. Your Father will talk to Ping’an about this matter later.”
Lu Changsheng said to his son, planning to chat with Lu Ping’an later.
But then he felt that his son had too heavy a sense of responsibility in his heart and couldn’t overcome this hurdle, so talking might not achieve much.
“Why not let Wangshu send a few letters to Heaven Sword Sect in Ping’an’s name? That way, Ping’an won’t be able to back down anymore.”
Lu Changsheng stroked his chin, thinking this to himself.
Time flew by, and another three months passed in a blink of an eye.
As Li Xingruo achieved Foundation Establishment and gained Divine Sense, her Alchemy improved rapidly. It wouldn’t be long before she could advance to a Second Rank Medium Grade Alchemist.
Faced with this situation, Lu Changsheng felt that the Alchemy room at Lu was a bit too small.
He hired someone to upgrade the Alchemy room, preparing to install five ground fire furnaces inside.
That way, he and Li Xingruo could operate multiple furnaces for Medicinal Pills simultaneously.
And with Li Xingruo reaching Foundation Establishment, Lu Changsheng had been quite attentive to her during these days and nights.
However, since both of them were Foundation Establishment Cultivators, getting pregnant was much more difficult, so they hadn’t conceived yet.
On the other hand, not long ago, Zhao Qingqing came to Bihu Mountain for a short stay, and today a letter arrived stating that she was pregnant, which made Lu Changsheng quite happy.
When his son Lu Quanzhen achieved Foundation Establishment earlier, he gained a Bloodline effect with a Spiritual Body inheritance rate.
Since both he and Zhao Qingqing possessed Spiritual Bodies, there was hope of giving birth to a child with a Spiritual Body.
Immediately, Lu Changsheng prepared to visit Zhao Qingqing at Qingyun Sect in a few days.
“Boom!”
Just then, Lu Changsheng suddenly felt a rich surge of magical power pour into his body, transforming into drops of liquid magical power in his Qi Sea Dantian.
“Buzz buzz buzz!”
In an instant, as these liquid magical powers condensed, Lu Changsheng felt his Realm vaguely about to Breakthrough on its own, breaking through to Foundation Establishment Eighth Level.
“Is this Qingshan achieving Foundation Establishment?”
Lu Changsheng immediately guessed that his son Lu Qingshan, who was far away in Jin Yang Sect in Yue Country, had achieved a Breakthrough.
After all, calculating the time, two years had passed since the Purple Nether Secret Realm, and given Lu Qingshan’s situation, he should have achieved Foundation Establishment long ago.
His Breakthrough at this point was probably due to delays in travel, or perhaps consolidating his Cultivation.
[Name: Lu Qingshan]
[Lifespan: 27 / 238]
[Talent: 6th Grade Spiritual Root, Geng Metal Body (Medium Grade Spiritual Body)]
[Cultivation: Foundation Establishment First Level]
[Ability: Sword Dao Compatibility (91%)]
“Tsk tsk tsk, as expected of my son, Lu Changsheng.”
Lu Changsheng looked at the System panel before him, a smile on his face.
Both his age and his Sword Dao talent were incredibly astonishing.
“Speaking of which, is 100% the maximum for Sword Dao compatibility?”
Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but ponder in his heart.
He didn’t look further, closed the attribute panel, and went to his Immortal Cave, preparing for the Breakthrough.
In an instant, without his suppression, the liquid magical power in his Qi Sea Dantian expanded explosively, breaking through the barrier!
At this moment, there was no need for powerful Spiritual Pressure from the outside world. The liquid magical power, which had already reached its limit in the Qi Sea Dantian, directly allowed Lu Changsheng to successfully break through, naturally reaching Foundation Establishment Eighth Level.
“Finally, Foundation Establishment Eighth Level. Just one more level, and I’ll be at Foundation Establishment Ninth Level.”
Lu Changsheng quietly experienced the changes from his recent Breakthrough.
He felt that at his current speed, he might reach Foundation Establishment Ninth Level just by relying on his children, even before he finished converting to the Yin Yang Creation Scripture.
“However, Ping’an should also be close to achieving Foundation Establishment, right?”
Lu Changsheng thought to himself, then continued to meditate, calming the magical power from his recent Breakthrough.
After half a month in seclusion, Lu Changsheng walked out of the Xumi Grotto-heaven and arrived at the Lu Family Mansion, immediately hearing a piece of news that shocked the Jiang Country Cultivation World.
The Core Formation Old Ancestor of the Beast Taming Xu Family had emerged from seclusion and confronted the ‘Five Elements Wang Family’, one of the three great aristocratic families of Jiang Country, smashing their mountain gate with a single palm.