Chapter 538: In Qingyun Secret Realm, Meng Xiaochan strives to achieve Dan Formation!
On this day, Xiao Xiyue came to visit.
The moment Lu Changsheng saw her, he could tell her cultivation had broken through to the ninth layer of Foundation Establishment.
“Xiyue, congratulations on breaking through to the ninth layer of Foundation Establishment.”
He had originally planned to send Xiao Xiyue a Five Elements Spirit Fruit once they ripened.
He hadn’t expected her to come herself.
“Chang Sheng, the Heavenly Sword Sect has already decided on the details of the pioneering war. It’s estimated that the Qingyun Sect will announce the matter of the pioneering war after some time,” Xiao Xiyue told Lu Changsheng.
“It’s already decided?”
Lu Changsheng raised his eyebrows slightly.
Regarding the pioneering war, not only had Yun Wanshang reminded him early on,
but two years ago, when True Person Bai Shuang of the Qingyun Sect visited Green Lake Mountain, she had also hinted at it, though she didn’t go into specifics.
He hadn’t expected the decision to be finalized by the higher-ups in just two years.
“Yes, but there will still be a ten-year registration period for preparation. All rogue cultivators and family forces can register to participate in the pioneering war…”
“However, forces of Green Lake Mountain’s level must participate. The Qingyun Sect will issue Pioneering Orders, which come with quota requirements.”
Xiao Xiyue said softly.
Although the pioneering war is named for expanding territory!
Behind it lies bloodshed, hardship, and danger!
For rogue cultivators or small family forces, it might be considered a good thing, with opportunities and risks coexisting.
It provides a channel for advancement.
They can not only obtain cultivation methods and Foundation Establishment resources but also have a chance to win a family inheritance and a spiritual land for themselves!
However, for established and stable family forces with a certain level of strength, it is not so friendly.
In this pioneering process, a slight mistake or heavy losses can lead to the decline of a family.
Moreover, in this kind of pioneering war, the larger and stronger the family force, the more effort they need to contribute!
“It’s alright, I know.”
Lu Changsheng held Xiao Xiyue’s jade hand and smiled, nodding.
He had already prepared himself mentally for the pioneering war.
He knew that Xiao Xiyue, and even Chu Qingyi, had no power to interfere in matters of this level.
Their ability to notify him early was already a great convenience.
“Okay, after some time, I will go to the Qingyun Secret Realm for the final Golden Core trial.”
Xiao Xiyue continued.
“Is it dangerous?”
Lu Changsheng immediately asked.
“This trial is mainly for the ownership of the Condensing Crystal Pill; there will be no life-threatening danger.”
Xiao Xiyue said with a gentle gaze and a smile.
“Xiyue, what’s the situation with this Qingyun Secret Realm?”
Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue sat down nearby. With a slight lift of his finger, the teapot rose and automatically poured tea.
He knew that the four major immortal sects each controlled several secret realms used for training disciples, or for regularly producing natural treasures and cultivating spiritual materials.
“The Qingyun Secret Realm primarily tests combat power, Dao heart, and inheritance…”
Xiao Xiyue explained that this was a heritage secret realm of the Qingyun Sect.
It tested a person’s combat ability and temperament, their heart for seeking the Dao, and their comprehension and understanding of inheritance, respectively.
Afterward, the Qingyun Sect would assess who had the greatest potential based on their performance in the secret realm and then bestow the Condensing Crystal Pill.
“Combat power, Dao heart, inheritance.”
Lu Changsheng nodded slightly, feeling very confident in Xiao Xiyue.
She cultivated the Supreme Emotion Forgetting Art, had a solid Dao foundation, and lacked nothing in talismans and artifacts. Her combat power was definitely top-tier.
As for her Dao heart, there was no need to say more.
As long as Xiao Xiyue entered the Supreme Emotion Forgetting state, she would be like the bright moon hanging high in the nine heavens, undisturbed by emotions or external matters, with only the Great Dao in her heart!
As for the final comprehension, while not far ahead, it was still of the upper class.
However, those competing with Xiao Xiyue were all core true disciples of the Qingyun Sect.
Some had even waited for decades, more fully prepared.
“If you’re not in a hurry, let’s go to Crane Cry Mountain to see Wangshu. I also have something for you,” Lu Changsheng said to Xiao Xiyue after a slight pause.
For the sake of caution, he planned to lend the Thousand-Faced Fox Puppet to Xiao Xiyue.
This would ensure there were no surprises in terms of combat power.
During the Dao heart test, if there were any loopholes, the Thousand-Faced Fox Puppet could also provide reminders.
“Okay, alright.”
Xiao Xiyue hadn’t seen her daughter in a long time and smiled softly.
Immediately, Lu Changsheng said goodbye to Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaoyun, and then left Green Lake Mountain with Xiao Xiyue for Crane Cry Mountain.
“Caw!”
The Golden Winged Heavenly Peng cried out, its entire body gleaming with dazzling golden light.
Xiao Xiyue was startled and surprised when she saw the Golden Winged Heavenly Peng before her.
“This is my spirit beast mount.”
Lu Changsheng didn’t explain too much. Holding Xiao Xiyue’s slender jade hand, he brought her onto the Golden Winged Heavenly Peng, covering her graceful jade body with a layer of mysterious Yin-Yang divine light.
“Whoosh—”
In an instant, the Golden Winged Heavenly Peng turned into a golden streak, tearing through the nine heavens’ astral winds and disappearing.
A day later.
Lu Changsheng put his arm around Xiao Xiyue’s waist and silently entered Crane Cry Mountain.
Ling Zixiao was slightly surprised to see the two of them arrive, then smiled lightly and said that Wangshu was currently in Red Cloud Market.
“Zixiao…”
Lu Changsheng first mentioned the matter of the pioneering war.
“The pioneering war has been decided?”
Ling Zixiao looked at Xiao Xiyue with surprised eyes, not expecting it to be settled so quickly.
“It will be announced in at most a year, or perhaps half a year.”
Xiao Xiyue said softly.
“Fellow Daoist Xiao, once the pioneering war is confirmed, will conflicts and disputes be prohibited during this period?”
Ling Zixiao’s beautiful eyes were bright, her tone light, dignified, and elegant.
“According to past situations, that should be the case.”
Xiao Xiyue nodded.
During special periods, the four major immortal sects would prohibit conflicts and infighting among the family forces under their rule.
Normally, they would turn a blind eye to such matters.
But if anyone dared to cause trouble during a special period, they would be dealt with without mercy!
“Okay, I’ll make arrangements later.”
After asking a few more questions, Ling Zixiao nodded gently.
Although Crane Cry Mountain was stable, Lu Lingxiao and Lu Wangshu had caused quite a bit of trouble outside.
They had been integrating surrounding forces and secretly competing with the Sima family.
Immediately after, Lu Changsheng explained Xiao Xiyue’s situation to Ling Zixiao, stating that she was going to the Qingyun Secret Realm and would temporarily use the Thousand-Faced Fox Puppet.
“Naturally, there is no problem. I wish Fellow Daoist Xiao a speedy victory and an early Golden Core formation in advance.”
Ling Zixiao smiled elegantly, her posture dignified.
Then she beckoned towards the distance, and the Thousand-Faced Fox Puppet, disguised as a maid, came forward.
Xiao Xiyue was very surprised to see the Thousand-Faced Fox Puppet.
One must know that puppets generally have no intelligence.
Even a third-tier puppet can at most execute simple commands and doesn’t know how to adapt.
But this puppet before her actually possessed a certain level of consciousness and thought, which was astonishing.
“Keep it. With this Thousand-Faced Fox Puppet, I’ll be much more at ease,” Lu Changsheng said warmly, holding Xiao Xiyue’s fair jade hand.
Xiao Xiyue cultivated the Supreme Emotion Forgetting Art, unlike Meng Xiaochuan, who needed to spend a lot of time accumulating and solidifying her foundation after reaching the peak of Foundation Establishment.
Once she cultivated to the peak of Foundation Establishment, she could directly attempt to form a Golden Core.
As long as Xiao Xiyue broke through to Golden Core, his influence in the Qingyun Sect would increase even further.
By then, when the pioneering war began, he could at least provide more care, regardless of the circumstances.
“Okay~”
A warm current surged in Xiao Xiyue’s heart, her eyes soft as water, and she nodded in response.
Ling Zixiao, who was nearby, couldn’t help but sigh and marvel when she saw Xiao Xiyue’s expression.
With Lu Changsheng present and without him, Xiao Xiyue was like two different people.
Under normal circumstances, who would have thought that Fairy Xiyue of the Qingyun Sect would look like this?
However.
Thinking of Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue’s senior sister, True Person Qingyi, she found it quite interesting.
She looked forward to how her husband would handle their relationship in the future.
What would the world think when they learned that two Golden Core disciples of the Qingyun Sect, disciples of True Person Caiyun, shared one husband?
Although Lu Changsheng said that with Chu Qingyi it was just saving someone and unavoidable,
after so many years as husband and wife, how could she not understand her husband’s character? How could he possibly let Chu Qingyi go?
Just thinking about it, Ling Zixiao found it very interesting.
Lu Changsheng stayed at Crane Cry Mountain for a few days, then went to visit his daughter with Xiao Xiyue.
After so long, Lu Wangshu had become quite famous in this generation.
No one didn’t know the name of Fairy Wangshu of Green Lake Mountain.
As for Lu Lingxiao.
He didn’t use his real name but called himself ‘Son of Heaven’.
Serving as Lu Wangshu’s top enforcer, he was also quite famous, with many speculating about his origins.
“Son of Heaven…”
Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng thought to himself, this name is quite daring.
According to the sayings in the cultivation world, names and Dao names can have a certain impact on a cultivator’s destiny.
With a name like this, if one’s Bazi (Eight Characters) isn’t strong enough, they might not be able to handle it.
“When you break through to Golden Core, Xiyue, we will invite a True Person to preside over our wedding. At that time, we will also directly reveal Wangshu’s matter to the True Person and the outside world,” Lu Changsheng said to Xiao Xiyue.
For decades, mother and daughter had spent little time together.
Even when they met, they rarely did so openly in public.
Although their daughter Lu Wangshu had a cheerful and optimistic personality and only asked about her mother Xiao Xiyue when she was young, and hadn’t asked since,
it was impossible to say that she didn’t have any lingering feelings.
Therefore, Lu Changsheng had always hoped that the mother and daughter could be open and public.
It was precisely for this reason that he and Xiao Xiyue had visited Yun Wanshang at the Qingyun Sect years ago.
“Okay~”
Xiao Xiyue also always felt indebted to her daughter, so when they met, she was always incredibly doting.
After walking around Crane Cry Mountain with Xiao Xiyue, the two said goodbye and left.
Lu Changsheng did not return directly to Green Lake Mountain but turned towards Misty Rain Market.
Calculating the time, Yan Lan’s child in her belly was almost due.
Upon arriving at Misty Rain Market, Lu Changsheng visited the two women and waited for about a month until the child was born.
This child had excellent talent, a second-grade spiritual root!
As for other aspects, whether they inherited Lu Changsheng’s bloodline characteristics could not be seen yet and would only be known after they grew up.
After seeing the child born, Lu Changsheng stayed for three more days before returning to Green Lake Mountain.
“Husband, the Myriad Spirit Sky Dew in the Myriad Spirit Bottle has condensed,” Qu Zhenzhen said immediately upon seeing Lu Changsheng.
“Oh? If that’s the case, let’s use it then,” Lu Changsheng said with a smile upon hearing this.
Arriving at Xumi Cave Heaven with Qu Zhenzhen, Lu Changsheng dripped the Ten Thousand Spirits Soaring Dew onto the Five Elements Spiritual Fruit Tree.
“Buzz—”
The Five Elements Spiritual Fruit Tree instantly became intertwined with radiant patterns, exuding a refreshing, invigorating fragrance and vibrant vitality.
The Five Elements Spiritual Fruit Tree needed some time to absorb the Five Spirits Soaring Dew.
The next day, the five Five Elements Spiritual Fruits on the spiritual fruit tree bloomed with brilliant radiance. As the five elements circulated, a fragrant aroma filled the air, forming a mysterious trajectory.
“So this is what a ripe Five Elements Spiritual Fruit looks like.”
“The appearance of these ripe Five Elements Spiritual Fruits is truly wondrous.”
Lu Miaoge and Qu Zhenzhen looked at the spiritual fruits before them, unable to help but exclaim in admiration.
Even without consuming them, just smelling the fragrant aroma of the spiritual fruits made them feel comfortable all over.
“In a few years, when there are more spiritual fruits, we’ll each try one,” Lu Changsheng said with a smile.
He had tasted the Five Elements Spiritual Fruit before, and the taste was only average.
However, this kind of spiritual fruit is mainly for its novelty.
Immediately, five pre-prepared jade boxes appeared in his hand.
He used his Dharma power to pick the Five Elements Spiritual Fruits and placed them into the jade boxes to prevent their medicinal properties from leaking out.
“Sister Miaoge, give this Five Elements Spiritual Fruit to Ruyi when she returns.”
“Zhenzhen, give this Five Elements Spiritual Fruit to Quanzhen.”
Lu Changsheng handed two spiritual fruits to the two women.
Then he looked at Meng Xiaochen, who was standing beside him in a purple dress, her face stunned, her beautiful eyes filled with emotion.
“Xiaochen, now that the Five Elements Spiritual Fruit has ripened, with the Condensing Crystal Pill and the Five Elements Spiritual Fruit, you can also prepare for Core Formation.”
Lu Changsheng’s eyes were gentle as he handed her a Five Elements Spiritual Fruit.
“My Lu Lang…”
Even though Meng Xiaochen knew that Lu Changsheng had prepared a Five Elements Spiritual Fruit for her long ago,
she was still incredibly touched by this scene, her eyes filled with tenderness and affection.
A Condensing Crystal Pill plus a Five Elements Spiritual Fruit was already considered a complete set of resources for Core Formation!
It was enough to increase the chance of Core Formation by fifty to sixty percent!
And she possessed the Thousand Silk Myriad Poison Body and cultivated the Five Poisons Sect’s Myriad Poisons Devouring Heart Art, giving her at least a fifty percent chance of Core Formation!
In this situation, forming a core was practically a certainty!
The only thing to consider was the quality of the core.
And in terms of core quality, there was Lu Changsheng’s post-formation nurturing.
Furthermore, to verify his previous ideas and avoid accidents, Lu Changsheng had studied Meng Xiaochen’s cultivation technique in his spare time.
Although he hadn’t cultivated it deeply,
he could simulate similar Dharma power through the Yin-Yang Creation Scripture and then help her refine the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and convert it into Dharma power.
In this situation, unless Meng Xiaochen herself made a major mistake or had flaws in her state of mind, there was no possibility of failure!
“Xiaochen, just prepare for Core Formation with peace of mind. After you break through to Core Formation, we’ll have a child.”
“Then, when we have time, we’ll go to the Five Poisons Sect to visit your master.”
Lu Changsheng pinched her fair cheek and said with a light chuckle.
After spending so much time together, he had grown fonder of Meng Xiaochen.
After all, who wouldn’t like a woman who was completely devoted to you and obeyed your every command?
“Mhm…”
Meng Xiaochen’s cheeks flushed with a hint of happy shyness.
For the past four years, she had been in seclusion, cultivating diligently and working hard to polish her foundation and Dharma power, just waiting for this day.
Now, Core Formation was within reach!
Although Lu Changsheng hoped Meng Xiaochen would form her core soon,
Core Formation was a matter of great importance, so he wasn’t in a hurry.
He let Meng Xiaochen adjust her state properly, and every few days, he would use the Yin-Yang Origin and Sun-Moon Reincarnation Art to strengthen Meng Xiaochen’s foundation.
Just like that, half a year passed in the blink of an eye.
During this time, Lu Changsheng spent most of his time strengthening Meng Xiaochen’s foundation, so only one concubine became pregnant.
His son, Lu Quanzhen, was gradually recovering from his injuries and had begun cultivating the Nether King Art.
As for the Five Elements Spiritual Fruit given to him, he still needed to wait until the Nether King Art was cultivated before consuming it.
Lu Changsheng didn’t worry or inquire about these matters, leaving it to him to arrange.
Lu Ruyi also returned and consumed the Five Elements Spiritual Fruit.
Although she only broke through from Foundation Establishment second layer to third layer, her physical Dao foundation was also cleansed and improved.
It’s worth mentioning that three months ago, Xiao Xiyue successfully emerged from the Qingyun Secret Realm and obtained the right to a Condensing Crystal Pill.
This day, in the Changsheng Hall within Xumi Cave Heaven.
Lu Changsheng and Meng Xiaochen sat cross-legged.
“My Lu Lang, I am ready.”
Meng Xiaochen opened her beautiful eyes, looking around with a flowing gaze, and spoke.
“Good, let’s begin.”
Lu Changsheng nodded with a smile, then gently embraced Meng Xiaochen tightly, circulating the Sun-Moon Reincarnation Art, blending together like water and milk.
“Nature settled, emotions forgotten, all things empty, sun soul moon essence, a single pure thought, above heaven and below earth, everywhere the same…”
Spirit and flesh, body and mind, continuously merged, and an invisible cauldron gradually formed above their heads.
Then the sun and moon burned, transforming into a pool of jade liquid.
Although Meng Xiaochen’s Sun-Moon Reincarnation Art was not profound, Lu Changsheng had cultivated this technique to a state of perfection.
Moreover, as a Core Formation cultivator with an Indestructible Golden Core, the pure jade liquid and sun-moon essence condensed from his Origin Yang Dharma power were comparable to a high-grade spiritual item for Core Formation!
“Buzz buzz buzz—”
Just like that, Lu Changsheng fully circulated the Sun-Moon Reincarnation Art, pouring all his Dharma power into this pool of jade liquid.
Then he slowly circulated this invisible cauldron, integrating it into Meng Xiaochen’s Qi Sea and Dantian.
“Boom!”
Instantly, Meng Xiaochen’s exquisite jade body erupted with dazzling multi-colored light.
Every inch of her skin and flesh was enveloped and filled with a layer of pure sun-moon essence, feeling extremely comfortable.
At the same time, her Dharma power lake boiled, and her Dao foundation shone with ten thousand rays of light.
“Xiaochen.”
Having two previous experiences with Core Formation, Lu Changsheng immediately reminded Meng Xiaochen.
“Mhm.”
Meng Xiaochen’s beautiful eyes opened and closed. She lightly raised her hand, took the Condensing Crystal Pill, circulated her cultivation technique, and began to attempt Core Formation.
Lu Changsheng sat beside her, observing Meng Xiaochen’s situation throughout the process.
Outside the Changsheng Hall.
Lu Miaoge, who was cultivating, felt the movement and opened her clear, limpid eyes.
“Core Formation…”
Lu Miaoge felt a surge of emotion in her heart.
There was a time when Core Formation was something high above her, something she didn’t even dare to think about.
But now, her husband was a Core Formation True Person, and an Indestructible Golden Core at that!
Bihu Mountain was about to have a third Core Formation True Person.
And she herself would likely break through to Core Formation with Lu Changsheng’s help in the future, becoming the Core Formation True Person who was once so out of reach.
Even though she knew this day was not far off, Lu Miaoge still felt somewhat in a dreamlike state.
She walked out of her cave dwelling, saw Hong Lian outside, gave a graceful salute, and then left the cave heaven and came to the Lu family’s main residence.
“Sister Miaoge, the envoy from the Qingyun Sect is here to issue the Opening Wilderness Order.”
Lu Miaoyun saw Lu Miaoge and immediately spoke.
“The Qingyun Sect is directly issuing the Opening Wilderness Order?”
They had long known about the Opening Wilderness War.
“Yes, not only the Opening Wilderness Order, but the Qingyun Sect has now formally announced the matter of the Opening Wilderness War.”
“In ten years, the Opening Wilderness War will begin. During these ten years, all forces are prohibited from conflicts and disputes. If any family provokes trouble, they will be severely punished.”
“During this period, all rogue cultivators can register for the Opening Wilderness War at the market cities under the Qingyun Sect’s jurisdiction. All registered individuals can receive basic cultivation techniques, spell arts, and a batch of resources.”
Lu Miaoyun nodded and said.
Although the Opening Wilderness War was cruel and dangerous,
it was also a path for advancement, and countless rogue cultivators would participate, striving for a future.
“How many spots does our family have?”
Lu Miaoge asked.
Rogue cultivators and Qi Refining families can participate voluntarily.
But families with Foundation Establishment cultivators must register to participate!
And for great family forces, the Qingyun Sect directly issues the Opening Wilderness Order with specific quotas.
Now that Bihu Mountain was a top family under the Qingyun Sect’s jurisdiction, it naturally had quota spots.
“Four Foundation Establishment cultivators, twenty Qi Refining cultivators.”
Lu Miaoyun handed a Dharma decree to Lu Miaoge.
Lu Miaoge’s heart sank slightly.
This was not a small number.
One must know that the number of Foundation Establishment cultivators publicly known in Bihu Mountain was only fourteen.
Excluding Lu Yunlou and Lu Xingyue, there were only twelve.
Although one could guess that Bihu Mountain definitely had more than twelve Foundation Establishment cultivators,
it was still equivalent to taking away one-third.
“Previously, True Person Bai Shuang came and said she would take some care of our family, but our family is now a Fake Core family, and this is already the minimum standard.”
Lu Miaoyun said in a low voice.
“Mhm, Changsheng is in seclusion. I’ll tell him about this later.”
Lu Miaoge understood this principle and nodded, continuing to ask, “This news, besides the Qingyun Sect, should have been announced by the Tianjian Sect, Luoxia Sect, and Yuling Sect as well, right?”
“It should have been announced, but the news hasn’t spread that quickly yet.”
Lu Miaoyun shook her head.
Although Bihu Mountain had news channels, the spread was slow.
“Mhm.”
After chatting for a while, Lu Miaoge came to a courtyard to visit her son, Lu Qingxuan.
“Greetings, Lady!”
Outside the main hall, a girl of fifteen or sixteen, with fair skin and a delicate, lively appearance, saw Lu Miaoge and immediately bowed.
“Little Yu.”
Lu Miaoge smiled gently when she saw the girl.
This girl was the one she had picked up from Qingyun Market City three and a half years ago.
These years, she had been a maid by Lu Qingxuan’s side.
Lu Qingxuan was not harsh on the girl at all, keeping her by his side normally and teaching her cultivation.
Now, three and a half years later, the girl had not only embarked on the path of cultivation but had also grown into a graceful young woman.
“Mother.”
A moment later, Lu Qingxuan walked out, saw Lu Miaoge, bowed, and saluted politely.
“Xuan’er, you should know about the Opening Wilderness War, right?”
Lu Miaoge asked.
“Mother, your son already knows…”
Lu Qingxuan nodded and stated his opinion.