Chapter 633: Lu Miaoge has achieved Dan, Ancestor Lu is truly a role model for our generation!
Bihu Mountain, Xumi Grotto-heaven, Chang Sheng Hall.
“Hmm, Qingshan?”
Lu Changsheng was focused on his wife, Lu Miaoge, who was attempting to Break Through to Core Formation, when he suddenly felt a pure and rich surge of spiritual power flow into his Qi Sea Dantian, guessing that his son, Lu Qingshan, had Broken Through to Core Formation.
【Name: Lu Qingshan】
【Lifespan: 79 / 521】
【Talent: Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, Geng Metal Body (Medium Grade Spiritual Body)】
【Cultivation: Core Formation First Level】
【Ability: Sword Dao Compatibility (120%)】
“It is indeed Qingshan.”
With a thought from Lu Changsheng, Lu Qingshan’s System interface appeared before him.
A few days ago, he had thought that his son had become much more stable, preparing to make a sure-fire attempt at Core Formation, but he hadn’t expected him to already be in the final stage of Core Formation.
“This Sword Dao talent…”
Lu Changsheng remembered that his son had rebuilt his body with the help of the Great Luo Sword Embryo, and his Sword Dao talent had increased to 108%.
This Breakthrough to Core Formation directly increased it by 12%.
One must know that the higher this compatibility, the harder it is to improve.
If an ordinary child had a talent compatibility of thirty or forty percent in a certain area, with more time and effort, they could hope to advance to the second rank.
A talent compatibility of sixty or seventy percent was already considered extraordinary talent.
Eighty percent or more belonged to top Geniuses!
Therefore, Lu Qingshan’s Sword Dao talent was extremely outrageous.
“I wonder to what extent Qingshan’s Sword Dao talent will improve after the Dharma Seed is completely fused?”
Lu Changsheng mused inwardly, filled with anticipation.
Without overthinking, he continued to look at Lu Miaoge, focusing on her Core Formation progress.
Originally, Lu Changsheng had planned to convert his Yin and Yang spiritual power into Lu Miaoge’s Supreme Goodness is Like Water Art to help her achieve Core Formation.
However, Lu Miaoge’s Supreme Goodness is Like Water Art, influenced by the Taiyi One Seed Dao Art and the Yin Yang Creation Scripture, had already become a completely new Cultivation Technique, one that even he could not perfectly simulate and convert.
Furthermore, Lu Miaoge’s Core Formation process was much smoother than he had anticipated, so he simply let her handle it herself.
After all, Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, and Nascent Soul are also processes of self-refinement.
Three months later.
Above Chang Sheng Hall, Spiritual Qi mist clouds swirled, and the faint sound of the Great Dao resonated.
“Congratulations, Miaoge, on achieving the Golden Core Dao Fruit! The Great Dao is within reach; today a Golden Core, tomorrow a Nascent Soul, shaking the Southern Wilderness!”
Lu Changsheng looked at his wife, whose graceful body shimmered with a crystal-clear, glazed luster, and congratulated her with joy.
Aside from his own Breakthrough to Core Formation, he had never been this happy, not even when Meng Xiaochun, Xiao Xiyue, and his son Lu Quanzhen had Broken Through to Core Formation.
On one hand, he felt that the others had a high probability of Core Formation, while Lu Miaoge was relatively much weaker, and then she gave him a surprise.
On the other hand, after many years as husband and wife, cultivating his wife, whose talent could only be considered average, to Core Formation, and even a Supreme Golden Core, filled him with an indescribable sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
“Lang Jun, when did you become so exaggerated?”
Lu Miaoge opened her beautiful, sparkling eyes, her face full of joy and tenderness, and playfully glared at her husband.
She herself had not expected to Break Through to Core Formation so easily.
And in the case of a Supreme Golden Core, she entered a Second Grade Golden Core.
One must know that her Yin-Yang Yuan Dan Method of the second Dantian, the celestial origin treasure king lotus, had not yet reached Major Achievement, and she had been somewhat anxious when Lu Changsheng had indicated that she should attempt Core Formation earlier.
However, thinking about her Core Formation setup, not only did her husband, Lu Changsheng, help her through the Sun Moon Reincarnation Art and the Taiyi Life-Generating Water Art, but she also had a high-quality Ningjing Pill, Sun and Moon Essence, Five Elements Spiritual Fruit, Spirit Nurturing Lotus Seeds, Five Elements Spiritual Soil, Sea Spirit Marrow, and a Fourth Tier Water Spirit Pearl. Lu Miaoge then felt it was rather ordinary.
If it were a Cultivator with excellent talent and Heart-Nature, it would most likely result in an Immortal Golden Core!
“Hahaha, how is this exaggerated? Soon, the name of my wife, Immortal Master Miaoge, will spread throughout Jiang Country! When you Break Through to Nascent Soul, Miaoge, our names will naturally resound throughout the Southern Wilderness!”
Lu Changsheng held his wife’s hand and said with a smile.
When he himself Breaks Through to Nascent Soul, his reputation might not resound throughout the Southern Wilderness.
But on the day Lu Miaoge Breaks Through to Nascent Soul, his own strength should be comparable to a Late Stage Nascent Soul Great Cultivator without much problem.
“Nascent Soul…”
Although Nascent Soul was still far out of reach, hearing it from Lu Changsheng’s mouth, Lu Miaoge believed it deeply and looked forward to that day.
After the couple lingered in tenderness for a moment, Lu Changsheng instructed Lu Miaoge to consolidate her cultivation well, saying that Ling Zixiao had already made arrangements, and they would return home for a ceremony after completing the formalities later.
“Mmm.”
Lu Miaoge softly responded, her heart also filled with anticipation.
Half a month later, with Lu Miaoge’s Realm stabilized, Lu Changsheng, holding the Mi Chen Banner, brought her to Great Dream Immortal City.
At this moment, the Immortal City was exceptionally lively.
Countless Cultivators gazed at the Core Formation heavenly phenomenon above Yunmeng Mountain, wanting to know who was undergoing Core Formation.
Although affected by the Wilderness War, the number of Cultivators attempting Core Formation these past few years had increased significantly compared to previous years.
However, when attempting Core Formation, except for a very small number of Cultivators who risked a slim Opportunity with a few Core Formation spiritual items, most were attempting a False Core, and there wouldn’t be such a phenomenon.
Looking at this phenomenon, it was at least a Fifth Grade, or even a Fourth Grade True Core!
City Lord’s Mansion.
“Miaoge, congratulations on your Breakthrough to Core Formation.”
Ling Zixiao saw Lu Miaoge before her and immediately recognized that she had Broken Through to Core Formation.
It wasn’t through her spiritual power aura.
Rather, it was based on her appearance and temperament.
After Core Formation, Lu Miaoge became increasingly full of Immortal Qi, her entire body pure and unblemished, like a lotus emerging from water, clear and ethereal.
Both her face and figure seemed to be veiled in a thin layer of immortal mist, as if she were a Fairy descended to the mortal world, serene and sacred.
She had seen this kind of temperament on Honglian.
Although Lu Miaoge’s appearance and temperament were not as good as Honglian’s, compared to before, she was like a completely different person.
“If Ling Zixiao hadn’t been delayed by trivial matters, she would have certainly surpassed me.”
After so many years of getting along, Lu Miaoge and Ling Zixiao had a very good relationship, calling each other sisters, and knew that Ling Zixiao’s contributions to Bihu Mountain were much greater than her own.
For example, in these years, she spent most of her time in secluded Cultivation, while Ling Zixiao had been constantly busy with Family matters.
“Hehe.”
Ling Zixiao smiled faintly, indicating that the Core Formation heavenly phenomenon was almost ready and would be set in a few days.
“Zixiao, you are too busy on weekdays; you can also hand over some affairs to Honglian or Xiao Chan to prepare for Core Formation matters.”
Lu Changsheng said to Ling Zixiao.
After acquiring the Companion Magic Treasure, Ling Zixiao’s Cultivation speed was still very fast, and she had already reached Basement Establishment Ninth Level.
As long as she Cultivated wholeheartedly for a year or two, she could reach the Peak of Basement Establishment Ninth Level and prepare for Core Formation.
“Okay.”
Ling Zixiao softly replied.
In earlier years, their cultivation levels were quite different, so she didn’t feel much about Core Formation.
But as her cultivation improved, especially after acquiring the Samatha-gupta and Companion Magic Treasure, her cultivation progressed rapidly, and seeing Lu Miaoge achieve Core Formation, she still had some anticipation in her heart.
After a moment of tenderness among the three, Lu Changsheng helped replenish the Origin of Ling Zixiao’s Du Tian Divine Evil Diagram.
Ling Zixiao’s rapid Cultivation speed while handling daily affairs was naturally due to burning money.
If Lu Changsheng hadn’t constantly replenished its Origin, this Companion Magic Treasure would have long been scrapped.
“I acquired a lot of Materials before. After I finish being busy, I will upgrade and reforge this Magic Treasure. At that time, your Core Formation will be much easier, Zixiao.”
Lu Changsheng said to Ling Zixiao after replenishing the Magic Treasure’s Origin.
He had gained a lot from slaying Tu Yuan before, especially the latter’s Lifebound Treasure, which could fuse many Materials into the Du Tian Divine Evil Diagram.
However, ever since he returned from Liang Country, he had been constantly busy, sending his son Lu Quanzhen to Star Constellation Sea, Cultivating the Vatican Devil True Saint Art, and helping Lu Miaoge achieve Core Formation, with no rest at all.
“Thank you for your hard work, Lang Jun.”
From the time he went to Ten Thousand Beast Mountain Range to hunt Yao Beasts, and then to Great Dream Marsh to hunt Yao Beasts, Ling Zixiao knew that Lu Changsheng had been very busy all these years.
After all, the Cultivation resources for himself, Lu Miaoge, and so many children in the Family were not a small sum.
If Lu Changsheng hadn’t constantly poured money, even if the Lu Family had produced many Geniuses, they wouldn’t have been able to grow so quickly and be so remarkable.
“What’s so hard about this?”
Lu Changsheng smiled and asked her about the Immortal City, as well as the situation in Liang Country and Jin Country.
A few days later, the Core Formation heavenly phenomenon above Yunmeng Mountain in Great Dream Immortal City steadily dissipated, with faint rays of light lingering.
“Success! Core Formation succeeded!”
“From the looks of it, it should be a Fifth Grade True Core!”
“Unless you are a Disciple of an Immortal Sect, for us Loose Cultivators, being able to condense a Medium Grade True Core is already a blessing from our ancestors!”
“A Medium Grade True Core! If I could Break Through to Core Formation, I would even be willing to have a Low Grade True Core!”
All the Cultivators watching the heavenly phenomenon had eyes full of envy, admiration, and respect.
At the same time, many Cultivators rushed to the foot of Yunmeng Mountain, wanting to be the first to pay their respects to this Core Formation True Person.
After waiting for half a month, the Immortal Cave gate opened, and a couple like immortal companions walked out.
“Hmm? Isn’t that Immortal Master Chang Sheng?”
“What’s going on?”
“Why is Immortal Master Chang Sheng here?”
“Wait, no, this woman is Immortal Master Chang Sheng’s wife, the Matriarch of the Bihu Mountain Lu Family, Lu Miaoge!”
“This Mrs. Lu has Broken Through to Core Formation!?”
“Rumor has it that Immortal Master Chang Sheng and his wife Lu Miaoge Cultivate a Dual Cultivation Technique, which has benefits for Core Formation. I never expected the couple to both achieve Core Formation!”
The Cultivators waiting outside the Immortal Cave looked at the two with surprise and doubt, then someone recognized Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge, exclaiming in admiration, their eyes filled with respect and envy.
A couple both achieving Core Formation, this was a beautiful story no matter where it happened.
Especially for Family Cultivators like Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge.
“Congratulations, Mrs. Lu, on your Breakthrough to Core Formation! From now on, the Great Dao is within reach! Congratulations, Immortal Master Chang Sheng, on your dual Core Formation; truly a match made in heaven, with Nascent Soul within sight in the future…!”
Immediately, a Cultivator respectfully offered congratulations.
“Not bad, reward!”
Lu Changsheng looked at the Foundation Establishment Cultivator who spoke, feeling very pleased, and threw a High-Grade Spirit Stone to him.
“Thank you for your generous reward, Immortal Master!”
Upon seeing this, the Foundation Establishment Cultivator immediately thanked him with ecstatic joy.
One High-Grade Spirit Stone, worth ten thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones, was enough for him to strive for several years, and it was considered a great gift.
“Congratulations, Immortal Master Chang Sheng, Mrs. Lu…”
The other Cultivators, seeing this, were filled with envy and offered congratulations one after another.
However, Lu Changsheng was not a boy who scattered wealth, so he naturally wouldn’t reward anyone else.
At this moment, the City Lord of Great Dream Immortal City, Immortal Master Wuhen, came to offer congratulations and invited Lu Changsheng and his wife into the City Lord’s Mansion to talk.
Immediately, Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge both entered the City Lord’s Mansion, leaving a group of people discussing and sighing with emotion.
“A couple both achieving Core Formation! I remember that Immortal Master Chang Sheng also became Dao Companion with Fairy Xiyue of Qingyun Sect…”
“In earlier years, Lu Changsheng possessing a Ningjing Pill was already unexpected. Where did Lu Miaoge get a Ningjing Pill? It couldn’t be that she Broke Through directly by relying on Core Formation spiritual items and Core Formation secret methods, right?”
“Could it be that Immortal Master Chang Sheng obtained a Ningjing Pill from the Wilderness War before?”
“That shouldn’t be. Chang Sheng only Broke Through to Core Formation recently, so he shouldn’t have that kind of strength.”
“The rise of the Tianfu Lu Family is unstoppable!”
The Cultivators present discussed animatedly, some sighing, some exclaiming in surprise, some envying, and some looking solemn.
For example, the Family forces of Jiang Country, upon hearing this news, realized that the rise of the Bihu Mountain Lu Family was already unstoppable.
Now, under the Qingyun Sect’s rule, it was probably difficult to accommodate a Family with two Core Formation cultivators like the Tianfu Lu Family.
The news of Lu Miaoge, the Matriarch of the Tianfu Lu Family, Breaking Through to Core Formation, caused a sensation in Great Dream Immortal City, and then spread like a hurricane throughout the entire Jiang Country Cultivation World.
The Lu Family Disciples in Great Dream Marsh at that time were all dumbfounded upon hearing the news.
“Aunt Miaoge has achieved Core Formation?”
“Aunt Miaoge has Broken Through to Core Formation!”
Although these Lu Family Disciples knew some Family secrets, they were still surprised by this news.
Especially Lu Qingsong and the others, who felt somewhat caught off guard, with no warning.
But thinking of their Father’s methods, they felt it was perfectly reasonable again.
Immediately, a group of people rushed to the Immortal City to pay their respects and offer congratulations.
A few days later, another piece of news spread from Great Dream Immortal City: Lu Miaoge became a Guest Elder of Great Dream Immortal City.
With Lu Changsheng, the Vice City Lord of Great Dream Immortal City, already in place, not many people paid much attention to this news.
After all, a Core Formation True Person, as long as they were willing, could become a honored guest and Guest Elder anywhere!
While the outside world was abuzz with discussions, Lu Changsheng took the Golden Winged Roc to the depths of Great Dream Marsh to replenish its nutrition.
After the bloodletting, the Family lacked sufficient tonics, causing the Golden Winged Roc to still be somewhat listless.
He found two Yao Beast Kings to bleed, then fed one of the Yao Beast Kings to the Golden Winged Roc. The latter’s condition immediately improved significantly, and then Lu Changsheng took Lu Miaoge back to Bihu Mountain.
Considering that when he himself Broke Through to Core Formation, he had encountered an ambush by a Dark Shadow Sect Core Formation cultivator on his way back, this time Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge left the Immortal City openly.
However, only Cultivators came forward to congratulate, offer well wishes, and pay respects, and no one pursued them.
More than half a month later, Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge returned to Bihu Mountain.
The news of Lu Miaoge’s Breakthrough to Core Formation had not yet spread, only Lu Miaoyun and others knew about it.
In response, Lu Changsheng directly held a Family banquet to announce the news.
“What, Aunt Miaoge has Broken Through to Core Formation?!”
“Congratulations, Aunt Miaoge, on achieving the Core Formation Great Dao!”
“Congratulations, Lady Monarch!”
The Disciples and Cultivators of Bihu Mountain, upon hearing the news, were surprised, shocked, excited, and thrilled, offering respectful congratulations towards Biyun Peak.
“This is a joyous occasion, celebrated by the entire clan! For the next half year, everyone will receive double their salary!”
Lu Changsheng was not stingy and said generously.
For a time, the Lu Family Disciples and Cultivators became even more excited and thrilled.
Immediately, Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge personally went to Qingzhu Mountain to deliver the good news.
Half an hour later, the two arrived at Qingzhu Mountain, covered with green bamboo.
Feeling the faint, formidable Spiritual Pressure of the two, the Qingzhu Mountain formation immediately went into alert operation.
But the next moment, the Disciples at the Qingzhu Mountain gate saw the arrivals and immediately saluted respectfully.
“Greetings, Immortal Master Chang Sheng!”
“Greetings, Old Ancestor!”
Although Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge rarely showed themselves on weekdays, Qingzhu Mountain was extremely familiar with them.
At the same time, another streak of light shot out from Qingzhu Valley; it was Lu Muping.
“Greetings, Uncle-in-law, Aunt!”
He respectfully saluted the two.
But feeling the faint Spiritual Pressure aura emanating from his aunt, Lu Miaoge, his eyes and heart froze for a moment, and a hint of surprise, envy, and disbelief appeared in his eyes.
“Muping, your aunt has already Broken Through to Core Formation. Regarding the Core Formation Ceremony, I intend to hold it at Qingzhu Mountain, and I will leave it to you to arrange.”
“As for the specific details of the ceremony, the spiritual fruit, wine, and food, the invitation letters, and so on, you can discuss them with Xingyang.”
Lu Changsheng said to Lu Muping before him.
Although the latter was not much younger than him, after so many years, the Old Ancestor Lu had also developed an imposing demeanor.
Lu Muping, upon hearing this, immediately trembled with excitement, then somewhat flustered, cupped his hands and bowed, saying, “Yes, Uncle-in-law, Muping obeys!”
Although his Family had the protection of Bihu Mountain.
However, with only protection, it was very difficult for the Family to advance further.
A slight mishap could turn decades of effort into dust.
But now, with Aunt Lu Miaoge Breaking Through to Core Formation, and Uncle-in-law directly stating that Aunt’s Core Formation Ceremony would be held at Qingzhu Mountain, the nature of this was completely different.
With this connection, Qingzhu Mountain would not only be safe and unprovoked for hundreds of years, but many Family forces would also actively seek to befriend them!
The three entered Qingzhu Mountain.
“Father, Mother!”
When Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge arrived at Lu Yuanzhong’s small courtyard in Qingzhu Valley, their daughter Lu Qingzhu immediately called out with joy.
In earlier years, when her maternal grandfather Lu Yuanding passed away, she was not by his side.
So, this time, upon returning home and knowing that her great-uncle Lu Yuanzhong had not much lifespan left, she came to take care of him.
“Greetings, Old Ancestor Chang Sheng, greetings, Great-Aunt!”
Besides Lu Qingzhu, there were also some other Lu Family descendants here fulfilling their filial duties and taking care of Old Ancestor Lu Yuanzhong. Upon seeing Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge, they all saluted.
“Xiao Zhu’er.”
Lu Changsheng looked at his sensible daughter and walked forward with a gentle smile.
He had brought his daughter home this time, but he had been constantly busy, and his wife Lu Miaoge had spent most of her time in secluded Cultivation, leaving no time to accompany their daughter.
Entering the room, they saw Lu Yuanzhong on the bed, his life force weak.
“Changsheng, Miaoge…”
He saw the two approaching, as if realizing something, and his cloudy eyes opened, filled with hopeful light.
“Uncle, I have already Broken Through to Core Formation.”
Looking at her uncle like this, Lu Miaoge pursed her red lips and said, “I will use the Taiyi True Water to regulate his Qi and blood, and nourish his vitality.”
It was just that Lu Yuanzhong was already nearing his end, his Qi and blood almost dried up, barely relying on his Magic Power and willpower to hang on.
“Good, good, good.”
Lu Yuanzhong felt the Core Formation Magic Power, his expression excited, and he wanted to take her to worship the ancestors and his younger brother, Lu Yuanding.
The Family had produced a Core Formation True Person, which was enough to overshadow the ancestors and warrant a new page in the Family tree.
“Miaoge, now that you’ve formed your Core, have you thought of a Daoist name?”
Most Cultivators would choose a Daoist name after forming their Core, just like Lu Changsheng took ‘Changsheng’ as his name.
“Just Miaoge will do,” Lu Miaoge said softly.
Before, the Family had discussed her Daoist name, such as Supreme Goodness, Ruoshui, Shanshui, Miaoyi, and so on.
But most Cultivators chose a Daoist name, on one hand, to establish their aspirations, and on the other hand, to improve their fate and luck through the Daoist name.
However, in Lu Miaoge’s opinion, her name was very good, given by her parents.
As for fate and luck, why would she need to rely on a Daoist name to improve them?
“That’s good, that’s good.”
Lu Yuanzhong didn’t care about these details, nodding with a wide smile.
Immediately after, Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge, Lu Qingzhu, and Lu Yuanzhong went together to offer sacrifices.
“Yuanding, Miaoge has broken through to Core Formation!”
Lu Yuanzhong’s face flushed red, as if experiencing a final burst of energy, and he spoke with excitement.
Facing this situation, Lu Changsheng also took action to stabilize his Qi, truly fearing that Lu Yuanzhong might pass away from excessive excitement.
After finishing the busy work, Lu Changsheng used several Spirit Medicines to extend Lu Yuanzhong’s life.
Otherwise, with his current condition, it was uncertain if he could even make it to the Core Formation grand ceremony.
After leaving Qingzhu Mountain, Lu Changsheng did not return to Bihu Mountain but went to Qingyun Sect.
He was now considered half a member of Qingyun Sect, and since his wife had broken through to Core Formation, he naturally had to inform them.
“Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Changsheng.”
Qingyun Sect Master smiled and congratulated him upon hearing Lu Changsheng’s words, even sending a gift in his personal name.
However, Lu Changsheng’s Nascent Soul Divine Soul keenly perceived the Qingyun Sect Master’s apprehension.
Immediately after, Lu Changsheng exchanged some third-grade Materials, Talisman skins, and Spirit Ink from Qingyun Sect using High-Grade Talismans before bidding farewell and leaving.
“Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge, Lu Ping’an, Lu Qingshan… Lu Wangshu…”
After Lu Changsheng left, the Qingyun Sect Master’s face was solemn, and his eyes were deep.
He could still accept just one Lu Changsheng and one Lu Ping’an, but now another Lu Miaoge had appeared.
Moreover, according to intelligence, the Lu Family also had a son named Lu Qingshan in the Jin Yang Sect of Liang Country, who was incredibly talented, a true Core Formation Prodigy, and even hailed as a Nascent Soul Seed.
Such a Lu Family made people wary.
Previously, when Xiao Xiyue exchanged Ningjing Pill from the Sect, he thought it was for her daughter Lu Wangshu.
Unexpectedly, it was for Lu Miaoge.
Now, with two Core Formation cultivators in the Lu Family, especially Lu Changsheng, a top Talisman Master, it would be no difficult task to acquire more Ningjing Pills in the future.
As long as Lu Changsheng managed to get more Ningjing Pills, Lu Ping’an and Lu Wangshu both had hopes of forming their Cores. If this continued, the Tianfu Lu Family would directly become a behemoth, a top-tier force, even capable of contending with his Qingyun Sect.
But thinking of Lu Changsheng’s relationship with Xiao Xiyue and Great Dream Immortal City, his expression flickered between cloudy and clear.
Leaving Qingyun Sect, Lu Changsheng thought about how long it had been since he last met Chu Qingyi, so he sent her a message to discuss swordsmanship and Cultivate their relationship.
Although Chu Qingyi often hesitated, after such a long time, upon seeing Lu Changsheng’s message, she still came to the appointment.
Immediately, the two sat and discussed swordsmanship, exploring the Dao of the sword.
Although both were Masters of the sword, they still delved into it, starting from the shallow and moving to the profound.
“Qingyi, when you have time, you should warm your Golden Core to the first-grade as soon as possible, which will also benefit your Cultivation.”
After so many years of nurturing, Chu Qingyi’s Golden Core was just a step away from advancing to the first-grade Golden Core.
Although such slow efficiency was related to Chu Qingyi’s lack of diligence.
But thinking that it took Chu Qingyi so long to barely advance from second-grade to first-grade, while her Master and he had only Dual Cultivated for a little over a year—
Although they had Dual Cultivated continuously for that year—
Yun Wanchang, however, managed to Cultivate a portion of Yin-Yang Two Qi in just over a year, then self-produced and self-consumed to warm her Golden Core, which was simply outrageous.
“Qingyi, has Immortal Master Caiyun not returned from her travels yet?” Lu Changsheng asked.
According to Xiao Xiyue, Yun Wanchang had left for travels a long time ago, almost twenty years ago.
“Hmm~”
Chu Qingyi hummed softly, not knowing why Lu Changsheng was asking this, but she still bit her lip lightly and said tremblingly, “Master’s trip abroad was to seek a Nascent Soul Opportunity, and she left Jiang Country, so she hasn’t returned yet.”
As she spoke, her beautiful eyes showed a hint of worry.
Her Master had said when she left that if war broke out and the Sect needed her, she would return.
But the Liang Yue War had already begun, and the Jiang Country Wilderness War had been raging fiercely a few years ago, yet her Master had not returned.
Moreover, a year ago, the Sect Leader asked her about her Master’s situation, indicating that the Han Sha Illusion Domain in the Endless Desert might open within five years, and her Master could team up with Heaven Sword Sect to enter the Secret Realm.
However, neither she nor the Sect Leader received any response when they sent messages to her Master.
If it weren’t for her Master’s Soul Lantern being intact, she would have worried that her Master had encountered danger.
“Leaving Jiang Country.”
Lu Changsheng knew that most Cultivators, after breaking through to the Late Stage of their current Realm, would travel abroad to seek Opportunities and prepare for breaking through to the next Realm.
For an Opportunity like Yun Wanchang’s Nascent Soul, traveling through various countries would likely take decades, or even centuries.
After discussing swordsmanship with Chu Qingyi for several days, Lu Changsheng returned to Bihu Mountain to accompany his wives, concubines, and children.
As time passed, the news of Lu Miaoge’s Core Formation spread completely, like a giant boulder crashing into the territory under Qingyun’s rule, stirring up tumultuous waves.
“What? The mistress of the Tianfu Lu Family, Lu Miaoge, has formed her Core?!”
“Where did the Lu Family get a Ningjing Pill? Without a Ningjing Pill, how could Lu Miaoge attempt Core Formation?”
“I heard that Immortal Master Changsheng and Immortal Master Xiyue made contributions in the Wilderness War and exchanged for a Ningjing Pill with that merit.”
“Hiss, how did Old Ancestor Lu manage that? Immortal Master Xiyue, as a Divine Maiden of the Immortal Sect, already condescended by becoming Dao Companion with Old Ancestor Lu, and she’s even willing to help Old Ancestor Lu’s other wives obtain a Ningjing Pill.”
“Alas, I’ve studied Old Ancestor Lu’s life for so many years, and I’m still at a loss.”
“If there were a Realm for the Dao of men and women, Old Ancestor Lu would be at Nascent Soul Soul Transformation, capable of establishing a Sect. Before, I used to read Old Ancestor Lu’s sayings while kneeling.”
“Old Ancestor Lu’s sayings? What is that?”
“If you’re going to leave after the Secret Realm, then leave now; a woman who truly loves you won’t care what grade your Golden Core is; a true man won’t let a woman’s tears fall from her eyes; before Dual Cultivation, no one loved you more than me.”
Countless people were amazed by Lu Miaoge’s Core Formation Breakthrough, but the discussion soon shifted back to Lu Changsheng.
When Lu Miaoge had just broken through to Core Formation in Great Dream Immortal City, Ling Zixiao had already guided public opinion through the Immortal City, spreading rumors that Lu Miaoge’s Breakthrough was partly due to cultivating a combined cultivation secret method with Lu Changsheng, which could increase the probability by several tenths.
Additionally, Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue had obtained a Ningjing Pill during the Wilderness War.
In the eyes of most Cultivators, with a Ningjing Pill and such a top-tier combined cultivation secret method, Lu Miaoge’s Breakthrough to Core Formation was quite normal.
So, most people gradually sighed and discussed Lu Changsheng’s legendary life, amazed at how he managed to persuade a Fairy like Xiao Xiyue to help exchange for a Ningjing Pill.
“I heard that Fairy Xiyue, for the sake of her Cultivation, had her daughter Lu Wangshu raised by Lu Miaoge. Perhaps this is to repay that favor.”
“Isn’t Lu Ping’an, the eldest son of the Lu Family, a quasi-third-grade Body Cultivator? Why has there been no news about him these past few years? And why did Immortal Master Changsheng give the Ningjing Pill to his wife, Lu Miaoge, instead of his eldest son, Lu Ping’an?”
“That’s right, with Lu Ping’an’s Body Refining combat power and his Dharma Soldier, if he broke through to Core Formation, his combat power would probably be extraordinary!”
“Wait, Immortal Master Changsheng is actually so devoted? In the Immortal Master Changsheng’s Sayings I bought before, didn’t it say that money is for women to look at, not for women to spend?”
As Lu Miaoge’s Core Formation became public, Lu Changsheng was continuously discussed, and suddenly, a book titled “Immortal Master Changsheng’s Sayings” sold widely in various markets.
“Before having children, I loved you most; cherish good female Cultivators, don’t waste bad ones; first solve the quantity problem, then the quality problem.”
In Hongye Valley Market, Lu Qingqi looked at the “Old Ancestor Lu’s Sayings” in her hand, feeling very annoyed, thinking that someone had actually slandered her Father like this.
It even contained various short stories, citing where the sayings originated.
In her anger, she immediately called the law enforcement team, asking for the source of the sayings to destroy them.
After finishing, she still felt indignant looking at the sayings in her hand, and decided to clear her Father’s name, immediately preparing to write a positive story of his rise.
But looking at the pen and ink in her hand, she remained silent for a long time, then called an old storyteller, and gradually, a “Biography of Changsheng” appeared.
It recorded the story of Immortal Master Changsheng, who rose from humble beginnings, soared like a whirlwind across the vast universe; refuted slanderous rumors to establish himself, and opened a new chapter for the Family’s Talisman lineage.
Lu Changsheng was unaware of the rumors outside.
He was currently helping his daughter, Lu Mengchan, refine a Magic Treasure.
It wasn’t a Magic Treasure for combat, but one to conceal her Spiritual Power and the Qi of her Spiritual Body.
After such a long period of teaching by Meng Xiaochun, his daughter, Lu Mengchan, finally awakened her Eradication Poison Body!
However, as soon as the Eradication Poison Body awakened, Lu Baixi said she smelled bad and didn’t want to play with her, which made Lu Mengchan cry from being wronged.
Fortunately, Lu Linghe was there to care for her, otherwise, it would have been difficult to console her.
Although under Bai Ling’s education, Lu Baixi was not allowed to speak to her sister like that and should not mind her scent, the subtle rejection still made the sensitive Lu Mengchan feel wronged.
So, Lu Changsheng worked overtime to refine a Magic Treasure for his daughter to conceal the Qi of her Eradication Poison Body.
This not only prevented Lu Baixi from rejecting her but also prevented others from recognizing her Eradication Poison Body in the future.
After all, the Eradication Poison Body was a double-edged sword Spiritual Body, easily noticed by malicious individuals.
With the precedent of Lu Wangshu from earlier years, Lu Changsheng was very careful in this regard.
“Thank you, Father.”
Lu Mengchan looked at the iridescent Sun Moon bracelet on her wrist and thanked Lu Changsheng, feeling very happy.
These two bracelets were primarily made of Shadow Stone, possessing the effects of concealing Magic Power, Spiritual Qi fluctuations, and shielding against Divine Sense interference.
Based on the Shadow Stone, Lu Changsheng also refined some Yao Beast Materials and a portion of Sun Moon Essence, which not only enhanced the concealment effect but also continuously nourished his daughter’s Physical Body.
However, when Lu Mengchan wore the bracelets to play with Lu Baixi and Lu Linghe, they both said they looked very nice and liked them a lot.
Lu Changsheng: “…”
As Lu Miaoge’s Core Formation grand ceremony was approaching, Lu Changsheng said the bracelets would be owed for now, and went to Qingzhu Mountain to hold the ceremony.
These past few days, Qingzhu Mountain was bustling, experiencing an unprecedented grand occasion.
Cultivators continuously arrived on flying boats, escape lights, and Spirit Beast mounts to visit and attend the ceremony.
There was no need to mention the forces in the Bihu Mountain area; Divine Blade Shangguan Family, White Deer Ning Family, and Five Elements Wang Family all sent people to offer gifts and congratulations.
Having experience with two large ceremonies, Lu Changsheng handled it with ease, meeting and entertaining guests with his wife, Lu Miaoge.
Although Xiao Xiyue was stationed in Ten Thousand Beast Mountain Range, she still came to congratulate upon hearing the news, and sent Lu Wangshu, Lu Lingxiao, Lu Qingxuan, and Lu Qingxuan back home.
However, she rushed back to Ten Thousand Beast Mountain Range after offering her congratulations.
This scene caused many guests to exclaim in admiration, thinking that Fairy Xiyue and Immortal Master Miaoge truly had an extraordinary relationship, just as the rumors said. How did Old Ancestor Lu manage that?
Qingyun Sect also sent people to congratulate and offer gifts. However, the ceremony also welcomed an unexpected guest for Lu Changsheng: Xu Family Old Ancestor!
Although the two had interacted during the Wilderness War, exchanging pleasantries, they didn’t have much rapport.
“Congratulations, Immortal Master Changsheng, and congratulations, Immortal Master Miaoge.”
Xu Family Old Ancestor congratulated with a smile, as if he simply came to offer congratulations.
“Thank you, Immortal Master Xu, please come in.”
As a guest, Lu Changsheng invited him into the hall, but Xu Family Old Ancestor stayed for half an hour before getting up and leaving.
Although the other party showed no malice, Lu Changsheng didn’t feel much goodwill either.
“Beast Taming Xu Family…” Lu Changsheng narrowed his eyes, muttering.
During the previous Wilderness War, Xu Family Old Ancestor was assigned many dangerous tasks by Qingyun Sect.
However, besides his Lifebound Spirit Beast, the Earth Dragon Beast, he also brought a third-grade Black Tortoise, and the process was surprisingly safe.
Under these circumstances, the Xu Family also made many contributions and exchanged for a Ningjing Pill through Heaven Sword Sect.
But even though the Wilderness War had passed for so long, he had not heard any news of the Xu Family attempting Core Formation.
This was problematic!
This Xu Family Old Ancestor was quite old. Although the Wilderness War was surprisingly safe, he still suffered many injuries. Lu Changsheng estimated that the latter only had a few decades of lifespan left.
In such a situation, they should have cultivated a Core Formation cultivator much earlier, and should not have delayed until now.
After much thought, Lu Changsheng decided to meet Xu Ruyin later to understand the situation and also to care about her recent well-being.
Although the two lacked emotional communication, she was, after all, the mother of his child.
Moreover, Honglian had always felt guilty towards Xu Ruyin, remembering the kindness of awakening her in earlier years.
In this situation, since he had time, it was still worth showing some care.
A few days later, the grand ceremony ended.
The noisy and bustling Qingzhu Mountain gradually quieted down.
Lu Muping categorized and organized the congratulatory gifts from this Core Formation grand ceremony and sent them to Bihu Mountain.
Most of the expenses for this grand ceremony, such as wine, food, and social interactions, came from the Tianfu Lu Family, so Qingzhu Mountain dared not accept these gifts.
However, Lu Changsheng did not dwell on it too much and instructed his son Lu Xingyang to send a portion of the congratulatory gifts back to Qingzhu Mountain.
Seeing that Lu Changsheng was finally free and had time, Lu Lingxiao, Lu Wangshu, and Lu Qingxuan sought out Lu Changsheng for guidance.
“Immortal Bone!?”
Lu Changsheng then noticed that his son Lu Lingxiao’s cultivation had broken through to Basement Establishment Eighth Level.
Although this speed was not as fast as his daughter Nangong Yaoyao, it could still be called a Prodigy, far surpassing others.
“Myriad Dharma Universal Bone.”
Lu Changsheng’s eyes intertwined with golden light as he observed his son’s left hand.
It contained a powerful and astonishing Divine Power, with surging essence, and even had the effect of isolating Divine Sense and Magic Power.
It could be said that spells below Core Formation would find it difficult to cause damage to this hand.
“Show me your spells,” Lu Changsheng said to Lu Lingxiao.
Lu Lingxiao immediately alternated between his left and right hands to cast spells.
Through this process, Lu Changsheng saw that the surging Divine Power contained in Lu Lingxiao’s left hand comprehensively enhanced his strength and the effect of his spells by at least 30%.
“This Immortal Bone should be harmless to your body. It’s just that your current condition doesn’t allow you to fully refine and integrate it into your palm,” Lu Changsheng said thoughtfully, not expecting his son to have such an Opportunity.
No wonder they say Cultivators should travel and explore more; the gains from such Opportunities are indeed astonishing.
Although this Immortal Bone was not as good as his son Lu Ping’an’s Great Wilderness Dragon Spine, from its appearance, it was at least a third-grade top-tier spiritual item, enough for him to use until the Golden Core Realm.
Or rather, only when he breaks through to Core Formation can he truly control and integrate this Myriad Dharma Universal Bone.
“Speaking of which, are the Treasure Bones of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Technique created based on this kind of Immortal Bone?”
Not only did Lu Lingxiao feel that this Immortal Bone was somewhat similar to a Lifebound Treasure Bone, but Lu Changsheng also felt there was a commonality.
Immediately after, Lu Lingxiao handed a Jade Slip to Lu Changsheng, inviting him to examine it.