Chapter 620: The soul of the Nascent Soul transforms into the Tao and travels to the Kingdom of Yue!
“Buzz!”
The golden figure in Lu Changsheng’s Sea of Consciousness, located between his eyebrows, radiated brilliant golden light.
Under the boundless Soul Power, it became increasingly condensed, resembling an Immortal God.
In his early Core Formation First Layer, upon Awakening his Taiyi Soul Body, Lu Changsheng’s Divine Soul rapidly improved, directly reaching the Peak of Core Formation.
Over the years, with the Sun Moon Reincarnation Art and his Realm Breakthroughs, his Divine Soul had also slowly improved.
However, the barrier between Core Formation and Nascent Soul was like an insurmountable chasm, preventing him from breaking through.
Now that he had broken through to the Late Stage of Core Formation, with the enhancement of the Taiyi Soul Body, his Divine Soul finally shattered the critical point between Core Formation and Nascent Soul, sublimating towards a Nascent Soul Divine Soul.
At this moment, Lu Changsheng entered a profound and mysterious state.
The Divine Soul in his Sea of Consciousness stepped out from between his eyebrows, like a fist-sized sun, blazing and dazzling, reflecting the Yin Yang Diagram above his head, illuminating his skin to be pure and flawless, shimmering with colorful light.
Lu Changsheng’s Physical Body, Taiyi Divine Soul, and Yin Yang Diagram formed a close and mysterious connection, as if they were one, naturally integrated.
If one observed carefully, they could see the golden figure seemingly absorbing Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, slowly solidifying and growing, like an Immortal King sitting in meditation, emitting ten thousand golden lights.
As his Divine Soul sublimated, Lu Changsheng felt as if his will had escaped the shackles of his body, merging with Heaven and Earth.
An ancient, sacred tree, entirely like gold and jade, with flowing radiance, stood between Heaven and Earth, forming an illusory figure, dreamlike and ethereal, draped in a golden jade flowing veil.
This figure faced Lu Changsheng, her eyes gentle and loving, compassionate to all living beings, opening her arms and merging with Lu Changsheng’s Divine Soul and will.
Instantly, Lu Changsheng felt as if he was immersed in a hot spring, enveloped by ethereal white clouds, feeling an indescribable sense of ease and comfort throughout his body.
At the same time, he entered a strange perspective.
He felt as if he had transformed into an ancient tree, taking in the entire Bihu Mountain.
He could see the Profound Heaven Spiritual Vine and Xuanmu Vine in the underground palace at the top of Biyun Peak; he could see his wives and concubines in the Lu Family Mansion, and his children in each small courtyard; he could see the Spiritual Veins in Bishui Lake, the Spiritual Fish, the Spirit Beasts he raised, and the Black Water Flood Dragon Dao Soldiers.
He could also see his wife, Lu Miaoge, cultivating cross-legged in her Immortal Cave within the Xumi Grotto-heaven, with a dark blue luster flowing around her; he saw a handsome young man with a Yin Yang Diagram above his head, sitting cross-legged, his body shimmering with colorful light.
It wasn’t just simple observation.
He could also feel the pulse of the Spiritual Veins in this land, the operation of the Spiritual Land; the纹络轨迹 of the Profound Heaven Spiritual Vine, and the imperceptibly gathered Luck; the magical power and Divine Soul Aura of everyone in the Lu family.
At this moment, Lu Changsheng felt as if he was a God, a God in charge of this Heaven and Earth!
The Cultivation Techniques, cultivation insights, and skill understandings in his mind surged, and suddenly many inexplicable insights appeared.
Especially his own Cultivation Technique, the Yin Yang Creation Scripture.
Although these Cultivation Techniques were instilled by the System, he still needed to slowly digest, comprehend, and understand them himself.
“Yin and Yang interact, mutually confirming, giving birth to all things!”
In the secret chamber of the Immortal Cave, the Yin Yang Diagram rotated above Lu Changsheng’s head, radiating black and white profound light, as a point of true Yang and a point of true Yin appeared, as if evolving the end of the Dao, the beginning and end of all things!
Lu Changsheng, whose will was merged with the Xumi Tree King, seemed to see the supreme Yin Yang Dao, the mysteries of the Heaven and Earth Universe, wanting to grasp the authority of the Great Dao and engrave it in his heart.
“Buzz!”
Just then, a Buddhist chant, as if from a distant horizon or from his own mind, sounded, startling Lu Changsheng from his mysterious state.
“What’s going on?”
Lu Changsheng suddenly opened his eyes.
“Master was about to merge himself with Heaven and Earth just now.”
A soft voice, like ethereal white clouds, echoed in Lu Changsheng’s mind.
It was the voice of the Xumi Tree King.
“Merge with Heaven and Earth?”
Lu Changsheng frowned, pondering and recalling his state just now.
He had broken through to the Late Stage of Core Formation, and his Divine Soul had sublimated and transformed, advancing to Nascent Soul.
And the mysterious effect of the Taiyi Divine Soul allowed him to deeply comprehend the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth.
However, he had broken through within the Xumi Grotto-heaven, so he inexplicably merged with the spiritual will of Xumi, entering a mysterious state akin to spiritual intercourse.
In this state, he observed Bihu Mountain through the Xumi Tree King’s perspective, comprehending Cultivation Techniques and the Laws of Heaven and Earth.
It was just that his cultivation Realm was still far from being able to control such power, leading him to sink into it, almost dissolving himself and becoming a part of the Laws of Heaven and Earth.
“Is this the legendary Dao Assimilation…”
Lu Changsheng muttered in a deep voice.
Dao Assimilation, a very terrifying term!
The fate of many Cultivators is to die and have their souls return to Heaven and Earth.
Besides death, as a Cultivator’s Realm improves and they comprehend the Great Dao, if they go too far, they may also sink into it, thus assimilating into the Dao of Heaven and Earth, and their body and soul will vanish.
According to Honglian, some Cultivators, in order to break through a Bottleneck, would use this method to comprehend the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, thereby obtaining an opportunity for Breakthrough, putting themselves in a desperate situation to find life.
If they successfully broke through, they would advance in Realm; if they failed, they would wither and die in their Immortal Cave, unknown to anyone.
He had just, with the help of the Taiyi Divine Soul and the Xumi will, imperceptibly glimpsed the Yin Yang Great Dao of the Yin Yang Creation Scripture, but he was far from reaching that Realm and could not control it, causing him to fall into it and be unable to extricate himself.
“No wonder many times cultivation requires Elder Protectors. Cultivation is fraught with danger; a single mistake can lead to problems, even death and the dissipation of one’s Dao.”
Lu Changsheng took a deep breath, feeling a lingering fear.
Originally, the advancement of his Divine Soul and the Taiyi Divine Soul’s comprehension of Heaven and Earth was a good thing.
But everything in excess is bad.
His Cultivation Technique was too profound, simply not something he could Master at his current Realm.
Just comprehending the so-called Yin Yang Great Dao was like a child lifting a tripod, unable to bear the weight, unable to comprehend the wisdom, and lacking the virtue to go far.
“Many Sects and forces don’t transmit all subsequent Cultivation Techniques. Besides restricting Disciples, they also know that knowing too much is not a good thing. Not only can it easily form cognitive barriers, but if one can’t help but study and learn, unknown consequences may arise.”
Lu Changsheng sighed softly. Fortunately, he usually didn’t spend much time deeply comprehending these Cultivation Techniques.
He would only use the knowledge instilled by the System when his cultivation Realm reached a certain level, without overthinking or delving into knowledge he couldn’t Master.
“Still lacking in accumulation. I need to find time to sort out my cultivation situation later.”
Besides this, Lu Changsheng also realized that he needed to have some self-understanding of his current Realm, not just rely entirely on the knowledge instilled by the System.
Otherwise, it might be fine now, but later, at Nascent Soul, or even Soul Transformation, there might be other unknown risks.
“With the solid foundation laid by the System and the Taiyi Divine Soul, I just need to spend some time to properly digest this knowledge and make it my own.”
“All said and done, it’s still about time.”
Lu Changsheng stood up, exhaled softly, patted his robes, and muttered to himself, “Breaking through to the Late Stage of Core Formation in eighty-seven years of cultivation seems glamorous, but who knows the hardships and difficulties I’ve faced along the way? I dared not relax or be lazy in the slightest.”
“This has led to some neglect in Cultivation Technique practice, failing to lay a good foundation.”
“After this trip to Yue Country, and then to Jin Country, I’ll return home to properly settle down and consolidate myself.”
“It just so happens that my Divine Soul has broken through to Nascent Soul, and I also have many Divine Sense secret arts I can practice. Otherwise, I’d always have the Divine Soul but lack corresponding means.”
Although Lu Changsheng possessed many Cultivation Techniques, he didn’t have many actual cultivation methods.
For example, the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Technique. Besides enhancing the Physical Body and physique, this Cultivation Technique could also condense various Physical Body Divine Abilities.
However, Lu Changsheng didn’t have time. Apart from the innate Treasure Bone quickly formed by the nine treasures jade ruyi, he hadn’t cultivated any others.
The Six Desires Heart Demon Art was the same.
Besides the Divine Sense secret arts he used daily, this Cultivation Technique also contained many Divine Soul methods.
For example, the Six Desires Heart Demon Chapter, which uses the seven emotions and six desires to forge a Heart Demon Chapter in the Sea of Consciousness. This not only enhances the power of Divine Sense attack secret arts but can also interfere with others’ eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, and mind.
There’s also the Seven Emotions and Six Desires Armor, which condenses a Soul Armor for one’s Divine Soul.
It can not only resist others’ Divine Sense attacks but also evoke their seven emotions and six desires when they launch a Divine Sense attack.
Besides these two Cultivation Techniques, if he wanted to improve his combat power, he could also use the Yin Yang Creation Scripture as a foundation to condense a Lifebound Divine Talisman through the Nine-Nine Mysterious Talisman Scripture.
Alternatively, he could condense Demonic God Thoughts through the Twelve Heavenly Demon Scripture, or the Diamond Bright King Dharma Body from the Diamond Bright King Art, the Glazed Treasure Cauldron Body from the Treasure Cauldron Medicine King Scripture, and so on.
Although the Yin Yang Creation Scripture was not adept at combat, it was balanced and perfect, governing all Laws. Its most formidable aspect lay in integrating various Cultivation Techniques and Divine Abilities.
As long as Lu Changsheng was willing to spend time, he could completely Cultivate all the Cultivation Techniques and methods in his mind, and his combat power would increase by a large level.
“How can cultivation blindly pursue combat power? Cultivation is the fundamental.”
Lu Changsheng shook his head, thanked Xumi, then sat cross-legged to stabilize his Realm and experience his Nascent Soul Divine Soul and Core Formation Seventh Layer magical power.
Half a month later, Lu Changsheng emerged from seclusion, feeling greatly uplifted.
Breaking through to the Late Stage of Core Formation, his magical power quality directly doubled, enough to rival the strength he achieved at Core Formation Eighth Layer through the Nine Treasures Wishful Bone.
Moreover, the increase in his magical power and Divine Soul greatly improved his control over Magic Treasures.
For example, the Mi Chen Banner. He could now barely control it to some extent, or rather, use it with greater precision and flexibility.
At least during combat, he could use this High Grade Spirit Treasure in an emergency.
However, to truly use it and unleash its power, he still needed to break through to Nascent Soul.
But the Great Luo Sword Embryo, after being refined with the ‘Human-Weapon Unification Art,’ felt even more responsive.
Aside from consuming a bit more magical power, Lu Changsheng felt that striking down a Late Stage Core Formation Great Cultivator with one sword strike was not a problem.
As for the benefits brought by other aspects like alchemy, formations, talismans, and artifacts, there’s no need to mention them.
“Miaoge.”
Lu Changsheng found Lu Miaoge and told her he would be heading to Yue Country later.
“Changsheng, you’ve broken through to the Late Stage of Core Formation?”
Lu Miaoge and Lu Changsheng cultivated the Taiyi Life-Generating Water Art, and they were both in the Xumi Grotto-heaven, so she had already vaguely sensed his successful Breakthrough, but she was still delighted and surprised.
After all, this was the Bottleneck from the Middle Stage of Core Formation to the Late Stage of Core Formation.
How many Core Formation cultivators were trapped in this Realm their entire lives, unable to make any progress?
But Lu Changsheng said he would go into seclusion for a few days to break through, and in a blink of an eye, he succeeded, which was simply terrifying.
“Yes, a smooth Breakthrough.”
Lu Changsheng held his wife’s hand and said with a smile.
“Congratulations on your Breakthrough, Husband.”
Lu Miaoge’s beautiful eyes sparkled, and she congratulated him with a charming smile, “Once I break through Core Formation, you’ll be breaking through to Nascent Soul.”
As Lu Changsheng’s cultivation rapidly improved, Lu Miaoge felt increasingly unable to keep up with his pace, even becoming a burden.
If two people with similar Cultivation talents Cultivate the Taiyi Life-Generating Water Art, they can mutually benefit each other, achieving twice the result with half the effort.
But now, she couldn’t bring the slightest benefit to Lu Changsheng; she completely relied on Lu Changsheng to bring her improvement.
“Don’t overthink it. Your Husband is just a step ahead; the road ahead is still long.”
Lu Changsheng knew that his situation would cause some psychological pressure on his wife.
Not only Lu Miaoge, but Xiao Xiyue also had similar emotions when she saw his Yang Ming Immortal Master strength before.
But there was nothing he could do.
He was a late bloomer, accumulating power over time.
As time went on, his talent accumulated deeper and deeper, and even if he didn’t Cultivate daily, his progress in Cultivation was far ahead.
In this situation, let alone Lu Miaoge and Xiao Xiyue, even a Genius with a top-tier Spirit Body would be left far behind by him.
Currently, only Honglian, who possessed a peach wood spirit embryo, could keep up with his pace.
But when the Great Luo Sword Embryo Dao Body is born in the future, or when a few more top-tier Spirit Bodies and Dao Bodies appear in the Lu Family, even Honglian’s Cultivation speed will be left behind, making her unable to catch up.
After a tender moment with his wife and comforting her, Lu Changsheng then informed Lu Miaohuan, his son Lu Qingxuan, and his daughter Lu Qingqi about his trip to Yue Country.
He had promised to take his daughter Lu Qingqi to Yue Country before, and he naturally wouldn’t break his word.
As for his son Lu Qingxuan, he planned to send him to Qingluan Immortal City upon his return to see if Qingluan True Monarch was willing to accept him as a Disciple.
“Quanzhen, take care of Bihu Mountain here. When I return, I will send you to Star Constellation Sea.”
Lu Changsheng then instructed his son Lu Quanzhen.
Although Lu Quanzhen had broken through to Core Formation.
It was impossible for him to cross the Great Dream Marsh to reach Star Constellation Sea.
Not to mention a pile of Yao Beast Kings along the way, there was also gray mist interfering with Divine Sense and magical power.
So, he planned to personally escort Lu Quanzhen to Star Constellation Sea after he returned from this trip.
He would also take the opportunity to see this prosperous and vast sea area.
“Yes, Father.”
Regarding Star Constellation Sea, Lu Quanzhen had read Meng Wuhen’s Jade Slip information and was full of curiosity about this unknown Cultivation World.
Half a month later.
Lu Changsheng settled his Lu, then took his wives Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan, and his two children to Yue Country.
He didn’t use the Golden Winged Roc for travel.
Instead, he piloted a azure Spirit Boat, taking his wives and children out as if on a pleasure trip.
He said he was going to visit his children, but he was also taking his wives out for relaxation and broadening the horizons of Lu Qingxuan and Lu Qingqi.
In this way, the five of them traveled leisurely, and two and a half months later, they arrived at Qingluan Immortal City.
“Is this Qingluan Immortal City?”
The last time Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan came to Qingluan Immortal City was fifty-five years ago.
Now, fifty-five years had passed, the Immortal City remained, but the shops and Cultivators within the city had changed countless times.
This was Lu Qingxuan and Lu Qingqi’s first long journey, and they were full of curiosity about this rumored Holy Land for Loose Cultivators.
Lu Changsheng took his wives and children to stroll around the Immortal City for a few days, then went to the Ten Thousand Beast Mountain Range, to the Qingyun Sect’s stronghold, to visit Xiao Xiyue and his daughter Lu Wangshu.
However, his daughter Lu Wangshu’s personality made it difficult for her to Cultivate in seclusion for long periods like Xiao Xiyue, so she often went to Qingluan Immortal City to stroll around or to the mountain range to hunt Yao Beasts.
Lu Qingxuan, Lu Lingxiao, and others were also here, and the siblings could often accompany each other.
After Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue reminisced for several days and expressed their affection, they didn’t delay long and continued their journey to Yue Country.
However, Yue Country was still in a state of war, with full alert, and along the way, Sect Cultivators constantly conducted strict checks and interrogations.
To avoid trouble, Lu Changsheng directly brought Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaohuan, and his children into the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus, then he cast the Reversing Yin-Yang Glazed Wall and rode the Golden Winged Roc, soaring towards Yue Country.
Twenty days later.
Several hundred miles outside Jin Yang Sect, a handsome young man in a green robe landed.
Since he was going to Jin Yang Sect to find his children, he naturally had to use his real identity; otherwise, he wouldn’t pass the identity verification.
As a Guest Elder of Qingyun Sect, his identity was naturally not an issue.
Lu Changsheng did not release Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaohuan, and the others from the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus, but instead, exuding a faint Core Formation Spiritual Pressure, he arrived before the Jin Yang Sect’s mountain gate.
“May I ask, Immortal Master, what brings you to our Sect?”
Seeing a Core Formation Immortal Master approaching, the Jin Yang Sect’s stationed Cultivators were very polite.
“This Immortal Master is Lu Changsheng, a Guest Elder of Qingyun Sect. I have come to Jin Yang Sect to see my son Lu Qingshan and my daughter Lu Qingzhu. Please inform them.”
Lu Changsheng presented his Qingyun Sect identity token and the Heavenly Kite Immortal Master’s token, his tone carrying a faint majesty.
“Lu Changsheng? Looking for Martial Uncle Qingshan?”
“Please wait a moment, Immortal Master.”
The stationed Disciple did not dare to neglect him, respectfully took the tokens and examined them carefully, then invited Lu Changsheng to the reception pavilion outside the mountain gate, offered him tea, and went to report.
About half an hour later.
A tall, handsome man with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, carrying a long sword at his waist, arrived at the reception pavilion.
“Father, why are you here!?”
He looked at Lu Changsheng in the reception pavilion, a little surprised.
“I thought you were almost ready for Core Formation, so I came to see you.”
Lu Changsheng gently sipped the tea in his hand, observing his son.
Foundation Establishment Peak Cultivation.
Unlike in his early years, his Sword Intent and Aura were no longer sharp and soaring, but like a precious sword hidden in its sheath, without the slightest hint of sharpness.
But Lu Changsheng, possessing a Nascent Soul Divine Soul, could tell at a glance that his son’s sharpness hadn’t disappeared, but was being accumulated.
He wanted to use this Sword Intent to break through the Bottleneck directly and achieve Core Formation with an unstoppable momentum.
“Not bad. It seems your Sword Dao has made considerable progress these past years.”
Lu Changsheng smiled.
“After so many years, there has to be some progress, right?”
Lu Qingshan’s lips curled up, and he looked much more mature compared to his early years, no longer appearing playful.
“Where’s Xiao Zhu’er?”
Lu Changsheng asked with concern.
Of his two children in Yue Country, he wasn’t too worried about his son Lu Qingshan, but he felt more heartache and concern for his daughter Lu Qingzhu.
His daughter’s talent wasn’t good, and she had a quiet and introverted personality, making her easily bullied when outside.
Although Lu Qingshan was looking after her, Lu Qingshan wasn’t a meticulous person.
“Xiao Zhu’er is still on the front line of the battlefield. I’ve returned to the Sect to prepare for my Core Formation Breakthrough.”
Lu Qingshan said.
After speaking, he immediately added, “Father, don’t worry. Xiao Zhu’er is a logistics personnel, stationed in the rear, and with Master’s care, she won’t be in danger.”
“Rear.”
Lu Changsheng nodded and asked, “How confident are you in your Core Formation Breakthrough?”
“Ten percent for Core Formation, seven percent for Supreme Golden Core, and for Immortal Golden Core… three percent.”
Lu Qingshan gave a rough estimate, but his words revealed an unstoppable sharpness.
As a Sword Cultivator, one must have an invincible belief in oneself.
Lu Changsheng thought that his son was quite confident.
He actually had a thirty percent chance of forming an Immortal Golden Core.
“You don’t need to rush your Core Formation. Your mother is also here and wants to see you. I also have something for you. We’ll go see Xiao Zhu’er later.”
Lu Changsheng told him, not entering the Jin Yang Sect.
During wartime, all major Sects were on full alert, and it wasn’t easy for outside Cultivators to enter. If he were to use the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus inside, he might draw attention.
“Hmm? Mother is here too.”
Lu Qingshan nodded, then immediately left the Sect with Lu Changsheng, asking where his mother was.
Arriving several hundred miles away, Lu Changsheng gently raised his palm, and the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus appeared, stirring up ripples of space.
Then Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaohuan, Lu Qingxuan, and Lu Qingqi walked out.
“cave heaven magical treasure!?”
Lu Qingshan saw this scene and instantly recognized it as an incredibly precious cave heaven magical treasure.
Such Magic Treasures, depending on the situation, were several times, or even dozens of times, rarer than ordinary Magic Treasures.
He hadn’t expected his father to possess such a Magic Treasure.
“Mother, Aunt, Qingxuan, Xiao Qi, you’re all here!?”
He looked at the four people in front of him and immediately cried out happily.
Despite not seeing his younger siblings often, he still felt a sense of closeness to them.
“Brother Qingshan.”
Lu Qingxuan cupped his hands in greeting, while Lu Qingqi called out with adoration, then asked about her sister Lu Qingzhu.
“Qingshan, have you been in much danger these past years?”
Lu Miaohuan asked about his situation over the years.
Lu Miaohuan also knew about the war between Yue Country and Liang Country.
Especially when news came earlier that the Yue Country front line had collapsed and several Core Formation Immortal Masters had fallen, Lu Miaohuan had trouble sleeping for a long time.
“It’s alright. Although this war is dangerous, it’s an opportunity for me. In my previous mission, I already obtained a Ningjing Pill and Core Formation Spiritual Items, and I’m preparing to attempt Core Formation.”
Lu Qingshan said with a relaxed and indifferent expression.
Although he had matured a lot, his words and actions always carried a hint of arrogance.
“Brother, you’re about to break through to Core Formation!?”
Lu Qingqi, who was beside him, instantly parted her red lips, her face full of surprise.
How old was her brother? He was already going to attempt Core Formation, which was beyond her imagination.
Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaohuan, and Lu Qingxuan, who were nearby, also looked surprised and astonished.
“The situation is very special now; we can’t just follow the usual steps. The Fire Luo Sect’s defense line collapsed earlier, and the situation is unstable. Hunyuan Zhenjun and Zi Guang Zhenjun are pouring resources into cultivating the seeds of our five major Sects.”
Lu Qingshan chuckled and explained.
If it were according to normal progress, he would need at least another ten years to attempt Core Formation.
But in this war, the Sect directly bestowed Heaven And Earth Treasure that enhanced Cultivation, and prioritized giving Ningjing Pills and top-tier Core Formation Spiritual Items.
So, in this situation, not only him, but the Nascent Soul seeds of the five great Immortal Sects of Yue Country were also rapidly improving their Cultivation.
“But it’s still so fast.”
Lu Qingqi felt a bit discouraged, thinking that by the time she reached Lu Qingshan’s age, whether she could break through to Foundation Establishment Late Stage was still a question.
Lu Qingxuan, who was nearby, heard this and gained a profound understanding of the saying, ‘War is the ladder for Cultivator advancement.’
He had heard this saying before, and Lu Qingshan had also told him, but only now did he truly grasp its meaning.
War not only benefits those who orchestrate it.
As long as one is excellent enough to become a chess piece on the board, one can also obtain abundant resources that are unimaginable in normal times.
After a brief reunion, the few of them piloted a Spirit Boat, chatting and laughing as they flew towards the front line.
At the same time, shortly after Lu Qingshan left Jin Yang Sect, a Cultivator quietly left the Sect and arrived a thousand miles away to crush a Jade Talisman.