Chapter 649: Lu Qingshan: Congratulations to the clan for killing the third-level demon king!
Bihu Mountain.
Not only was the outside world discussing the Nine Nether Mastiff, but the Lu Family disciples were also in an uproar, looking bewildered and surprised, only then realizing that their Spirit Beast had advanced to Tier 3.
When Lu Xingchen, Wang Yanjing, and Lu Xuanyu brought the Nine Nether Mastiff back to Bihu Mountain, many Lu Family disciples came to observe, wanting to witness a Tier 3 Demon King up close.
After all, no matter how powerful the Lu Family was, most of its disciples were at Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment, with limited horizons.
Except for the batch of Lu Family disciples who previously participated in the Wilderness War, none had ever seen a Tier 3 Demon King.
Lu Miaoyun saw the expectant expressions of the Family disciples and directly had the Nine Nether Mastiff display a bit of the Tier 3 Demon King’s Aura to broaden the Lu Family disciples’ horizons.
However, as soon as a tiny fraction of this Demon King’s Aura was unleashed, the Lu Family disciples who came to watch could not help but tremble, feeling a chill down their spines.
“Is this the Aura of a Tier 3 Demon King?!”
“So terrifying!”
“No wonder it’s said that Foundation Establishment and Core Formation are an insurmountable chasm! Just from the Aura, I am completely powerless to resist!”
“I feel like if the Nine Nether Mastiff blew one breath, I would be directly blown to death.”
“Uncle Xingchen, I heard that the Nine Nether Mastiff fought against Immortal Master Huang Yuan’s Yellow Sand Stone Ape and gained the upper hand in just a few rounds. Can you tell us about it?”
The Lu Family disciples looked at the ferocious and terrifying Nine Nether Mastiff before them. Although fearful, a sense of pride and glory spontaneously arose within them.
This was their Lu Family’s Family-guarding Spirit Beast!
Some Lu Family disciples also looked at Lu Xingchen with anticipation, asking about what happened.
Lu Xingchen, being gentle and reserved, did not boast. He stated that it was just a simple sparring match, and the Nine Nether Mastiff had a slight advantage.
However, such sparring could not escalate into a true fight, so there was no need for excessive publicity.
Yet, these simple words filled many Lu Family disciples with pride.
“Auntie…”
Afterward, Lu Xingchen and Wang Yanjing apologized to Lu Miaoyun, stating that they had not handled the situation well, leading to the matter becoming widely known and their Family being pushed into the spotlight again.
“It’s fine. You’ve already done very well.”
Lu Miaoyun did not blame them.
When she agreed to let the Nine Nether Mastiff accompany the couple to Five Elements Mountain, she and Lu Miaoge had already considered this outcome.
In her opinion, Lu Xingchen had already been very low-key and restrained.
If it had been Lu Wangshu, or a more assertive Lu Family disciple, they might have ordered the Nine Nether Mastiff to unleash its true Tier 3 Demon King ferocity.
She had heard from her husband that Xiao Hei, a Heaven Rank Bloodline Yao Beast, possessed a Yao Core that was top-tier among its peers and could even contend with an Immortal Golden Core!
After inquiring about the situation, Lu Miaoyun motioned for the two to go back and rest, then had Lu Xuanyu take the Nine Nether Mastiff back to White Tiger Mountain.
White Tiger Mountain was close to Huaguo Mountain and Jinxia Valley, and it still needed top combat power stationed there to prevent accidents.
Although having a Tier 3 Demon King stationed there was overly luxurious.
When Lu Xuanyu returned to White Tiger Mountain with the Nine Nether Mastiff, the nearby Family Cultivators who had heard the rumors and came to observe all trembled in their hearts.
Especially the Jinlong Ridge Jin Family.
They were afraid that the Lu Family would find Bihu Mountain and White Tiger Mountain too small and bring the Nine Nether Mastiff for a visit to their Jinlong Ridge.
Now, the Lu Family’s strength was such that they didn’t even need Lu Changsheng or Lu Miaoge to act.
Just bringing the Tier 3 Demon King, the Nine Nether Mastiff, could flatten Jinlong Ridge.
Although Lu Changsheng did not dwell on past grievances, the Golden Family Old Ancestor, Jin Zan, still rushed to White Tiger Mountain to pay a visit at the first Opportunity, presenting lavish gifts and admiring the Nine Nether Mastiff’s demeanor.
Looking at the Nine Nether Mastiff with its ferocious wolf-like head and powerful, massive body, Jin Zan recalled sixty years ago when he was invited by the Zhao Family Old Ancestor to assist White Tiger Mountain.
At that time, not only Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge came, but this Nine Nether Mastiff was also present.
Now, sixty years later, not only have Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge both reached Core Formation, but their Spirit Beast from back then has also advanced to a Tier 3 Demon King.
Thinking of this, he felt a moment of daze, filled with bitterness.
But he dared not show the slightest disrespect. After presenting the gift he had prepared for the Nine Nether Mastiff, he bowed and left.
While the matter of the Nine Nether Mastiff greatly boosted the Tianfu Lu Family’s prestige, elevating it to another level, it also inevitably attracted some trouble.
On this day, a Core Formation Immortal Master from Yu Ling Sect came to visit, stating that he wished to see the Lu Family’s Family-guarding Spirit Beast, the Nine Nether Mastiff, and exchange experiences on Beast Taming Legacy.
“My husband is currently in secluded cultivation in Great Dream Immortal City and is not convenient to return for now. If Immortal Master wishes to see the Nine Nether Mastiff, you may, but as for exchanging insights on Beast Taming…”
Lu Miaoyun pondered for a moment and said, “My husband said that the Nine Nether Mastiff experienced an atavistic variation in its Bloodline, and then it obtained an Opportunity treasure in Black Cloud Mountain Range, which stimulated its Bloodline potential, allowing it to advance so quickly and Breakthrough to Tier 3.”
Lu Miaoyun was somewhat surprised by Yu Ling Sect’s visit.
However, for such matters, she already had a prepared excuse.
As for whether they believed it or not, that was their business.
Although Yu Ling Sect was one of the Four Great Immortal Sects of Jiang Country, this place was ultimately under the jurisdiction of Qingyun Sect, so they could not do anything to their Lu Family.
Moreover, in the Cultivation World, inquiring about another person’s Opportunity and Legacy was a major taboo!
“Stimulating Bloodline potential…”
Canglang Zhenren’s eyes narrowed slightly, and he remained silent.
Although this reason was barely plausible, as a Core Formation cultivator of Yu Ling Sect, how could he believe such words?
If the Lu Family didn’t have a top-tier Beast Taming Legacy, then how would the Dao Soldiers from back then be explained?
However, since the Lu Family was a Core Formation Family and had a close relationship with Qingyun Sect, he could only nod and say, “In that case, I trouble Mrs. Lu to introduce me.”
Lu Miaoyun nodded slightly, called Lu Chensha, and motioned for him to take Canglang Zhenren to White Tiger Mountain. During the process, they could also exchange and learn Beast Taming experiences.
“Yes, Auntie.”
Lu Chensha, who had been in charge of raising Spirit Beasts at Lu for many years, nodded in response.
Just as the three walked out of the hall, a clear voice suddenly echoed from Bihu Mountain, reverberating through the heavens and earth.
“The wanderer Lu Qingshan returns home! Hearing that Father and Auntie have broken through to Core Formation and elevated the Family, I hereby slay a Tier 3 Demon King to congratulate our Lu Family!”
The Cultivators of Bihu Mountain, upon hearing this, all looked towards the mountain gate with expressions of surprise and doubt.
Although not many Lu Family disciples had seen Lu Qingshan, quite a few knew about this Lu Family Sword Immortal who was often away!
“Qingshan is back?!”
“Lu Qingshan? Is it really Uncle Qingshan, who joined the Jin Yang Sect in Yue Country and is known as the ‘Little Sword Immortal’?”
“Slay a Tier 3 Demon King? This, this, this… I didn’t hear wrong, did I?!”
Many Lu Family disciples were surprised and rushed towards the mountain gate.
On Lake Heart Island, in a courtyard adorned with vibrant flowers, Lu Miaohuan, who was watering flowers, heard these words. Her body suddenly stiffened, and her beautiful eyes looked towards the mountain gate with joy.
“This brat.”
Others might not know, but she knew that her son had attempted to Breakthrough to Core Formation even earlier than her sister, Lu Miaoge.
Now that he had returned, he must have already broken through to Core Formation and stabilized his Realm.
But hearing that her son had slain a Tier 3 Demon King, she still couldn’t help but be shocked and excited, feeling proud of her son, and immediately flew towards the mountain gate in a streak of light.
“Qingshan is back? Slayed a Tier 3 Demon King?”
Lu Miaoyun, who was about to see Canglang Zhenren out of the mountain gate, was also stunned upon hearing this.
She knew about Lu Qingshan’s situation.
But she never expected him to return with such a grand display, actually slaying a Tier 3 Demon King as a congratulatory gift!
“Lu Qingshan?”
Canglang Zhenren, as a newly advanced Core Formation cultivator of Yu Ling Sect, vaguely remembered Lu Qingshan’s name but was not very familiar with him.
However, as a Core Formation cultivator, he clearly sensed the Core Formation Aura outside the mountain gate.
“Immortal Master, please wait a moment. Our Lu Family’s outstanding talent has been away for many years and is now returning home. I will go and see him first.”
Lu Miaoyun slightly cupped her hands towards Canglang Zhenren and flew towards the mountain gate.
“Of course, of course.”
Canglang Zhenren was very polite and also flew towards the mountain gate, wanting to see what was happening. He thought to himself, besides Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge, how could there be another Core Formation cultivator in Bihu Mountain?
Three Core Formation Immortal Masters and a Tier 3 Demon King in a hundred years? This was too outrageous!
Moreover, he remembered that Lu Changsheng had reached Core Formation at the age of one hundred, and was only a little over a hundred years old now. His son had already reached Core Formation?
A moment later, Lu Miaoyun, Lu Chensha, and Canglang Zhenren arrived at the mountain gate.
Outside the mountain gate, a young man with sword-like eyebrows, bright eyes, and a majestic demeanor stood with a long sword hanging from his waist.
However, what was most striking was the massive body of a lion king, over ten zhang long, completely frozen and covered in wounds, yet appearing to be burning with flames, placed beside him.
Even though this lion king was lifeless, its body frozen, and covered in shocking sword marks, it still exuded an incredibly terrifying Aura.
“Greetings, Auntie!”
“Greetings, Lady Monarch!”
Seeing Lu Miaoyun arrive, the Lu Family disciples and Cultivators who had already gathered immediately bowed in salute.
“This is a High Grade Earth Rank Bloodline Yao Beast, a Tier 3 Yan Gang Lion!”
Canglang Zhenren, beside Lu Miaoyun, being a Yu Ling Sect Cultivator, instantly recognized the frozen Yan Gang Lion, and his pupils sharply contracted.
Although it was only a High Grade Earth Rank Bloodline, it was indeed a genuine Tier 3 Demon King!
Through the wounds, he could even simulate and imagine how this lion king looked before its death and how it was slain.
He then looked at Lu Qingshan.
Dressed in a Qingshan robe, with a long sword at his waist, he resembled an uninhibited sword-wielding warrior.
But upon closer inspection, he seemed to emanate an irresistibly sharp Sword Intent that even made his eyes sting.
Sword Cultivator!
This was definitely a top-tier Sword Cultivator!
This Yan Gang Lion was slain by this person!
Besides Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge, the Lu Family not only had another Core Formation Sword Cultivator, but this person also possessed the astonishing combat power to slay a Tier 3 Demon King?
Canglang Zhenren was inwardly horrified, as if a thousand-foot-high tidal wave had been stirred up in his heart, leaving him utterly astonished.
Although he could, with all his might and relying on his Spirit Beast, hope to slay a Tier 3 Yan Gang Lion, it would be extremely difficult, requiring a heavy price!
But this young man named ‘Lu Qingshan’ seemed completely unharmed.
Just then, he noticed that this young man also looked at him.
But he merely glanced at him calmly and indifferently, then looked at a beautiful woman in a black dress not far away, grinning and saying, “Mother!”
“Qingshan, you’ve broken through to Core Formation!”
Lu Miaohuan looked at her son before her, her Face filled with joy.
Especially seeing the Yan Gang Lion and so many Lu Family disciples surrounding her son, she felt incredibly proud.
After all, although her son had achieved great feats while away, they had not spread to Jiang Country or to the Family.
Now, her son, Lu Miaohuan’s son, had not only broken through to Core Formation, becoming a high and mighty Core Formation Immortal Master, but also brought home a slain Tier 3 Demon King. As a mother, she naturally felt honored and immensely proud!
“Just Core Formation, that’s all!”
Lu Qingshan, tall and slender, said with a casual tone, and as he spoke, he threw out many Spiritual Plants from his storage ring.
“Mother, I heard you like to grow flowers and plants at Lu. These are things I collected when I entered the Ten Thousand Beast Mountain Range and slew a Tier 3 Demon King…”
Lu Qingshan knew his mother’s personality too well.
When he visited Yue Country with his father and aunt earlier, they talked about how so-and-so in the Family was doing, so this time, he made sure to give them enough Face.
“You brat, you still have some conscience.”
Lu Miaohuan expressed great satisfaction with her son, straightened her proud figure, and tried to suppress her excitement, saying, “Since you’re home, stay home. In the future, do less of these dangerous things. Your mother just wishes for you to be safe and sound.”
“Mother, don’t worry. Slaying this kind of Tier 3 Yao Beast isn’t dangerous at all.”
Lu Qingshan laughed loudly, entered the mountain gate, then looked at Lu Miaoyun not far away, cupping his hands and saying, “Auntie.”
“Qingshan, you’re back. Are you hurt?”
Lu Miaoyun looked at the young man with sword-like eyebrows and a majestic demeanor, asking with concern, feeling very emotional in her heart.
The most mischievous boy in the Family when he was young had, unknowingly, grown into a high and mighty Core Formation cultivator.
Looking at Lu Qingshan, she couldn’t help but think of Qu Zhenzhen’s son, Lu Quanzhen.
He had also broken through to Core Formation early, and her elder sister Lu Miaoge’s son, Lu Qingxuan, had the potential to reach Core Formation in the future; Ling Zixiao’s son, Lu Lingxiao, was astonishingly talented, no weaker than Lu Qingshan, and Core Formation was practically guaranteed; even Xia Zhiyue had given birth to six children with Spiritual Roots, all of whom had reached Foundation Establishment, and she also had a Prodigy grandson like Lu Xuangan. She couldn’t help but feel envious in her heart.
Among the Lu Family’s main wives and Dao Companions, only she had failed to give birth to a talented and outstanding child.
“Auntie, don’t worry, I’m doing great.”
Lu Qingshan grinned, then looked at Canglang Zhenren next to him and asked, “Who is this?”
“This is Canglang Zhenren of Yu Ling Sect. He heard that our Nine Nether Mastiff has advanced to Tier 3, so he came to see it.”
Lu Miaoyun said with a gentle smile.
“Nine Nether Mastiff?”
Lu Qingshan was momentarily stunned, not reacting immediately.
“It’s Xiao Hei.”
Lu Miaohuan immediately reminded him.
Canglang Zhenren, hearing the words ‘Xiao Hei’, his Face twitched. He found it hard to imagine a Tier 3 Demon King being called that.
To a Beast Tamer Cultivator like him, this was simply an insult.
“Oh, Xiao Hei has advanced to Tier 3?”
Lu Qingshan raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, somewhat surprised and astonished.
However, thinking of his father’s situation and methods, it was normal to cultivate a Tier 3 Demon King. He then asked his mother, Lu Miaohuan, about his sisters Lu Qingzhu and Lu Qingqi, and his brother Lu Qingsong.
“Xiao Zhu’er and Xiao Qi should be in Hongye Valley Market, and Qingsong is in Great Dream Marsh…”
Lu Miaohuan said to her son, completely ignoring Canglang Zhenren next to her.
“By the way, Mother, is Father not home again?”
Lu Qingshan continued to ask.
“You know your father quite well.”
Lu Miaohuan snorted irritably, feeling that while it used to be fine, his trips out had become longer and longer in recent years.
“Indeed.”
Lu Qingshan was a bit speechless. Sure enough, his father wasn’t home when he returned.
At this moment, Lu Miaoyun spoke, stating that Canglang Zhenren was about to go to White Tiger Mountain to see Xiao Hei, and asked if Lu Qingshan wanted to go along and see, as Lu Qingzhu and Lu Qingqi might also be there.
Lu Qingshan had no interaction with the Nine Nether Mastiff and wasn’t very interested in this Spirit Beast, but he understood the meaning in Lu Miaoyun’s words and said with a smile, “I haven’t seen Xiao Hei in a long time either. I’ll go take a look.”
Immediately, Lu Qingshan placed the Yan Gang Lion in Bihu Mountain and flew towards White Tiger Mountain with Lu Chensha and Canglang Zhenren.
At this time, many Lu Family disciples, hearing the news, rushed to observe the frozen Yan Gang Lion.
They hadn’t expected to witness a living Tier 3 Demon King not long ago, and now they were seeing a dead one.
“Slaying a Tier 3 Demon King!”
“I heard that when a Yao Beast advances to a Tier 3 Demon King, it awakens its innate Divine Ability, and its combat power is no weaker than a Core Formation cultivator. Moreover, because of its formidable Physical Body and tenacious vitality, it is extremely difficult to slay.”
“Yes, it’s as difficult as ascending to heaven to slay a Cultivator or Yao Beast of the same Realm, except for the most top-tier Prodigy!”
“Uncle Qingshan is not even a hundred years old, and he should have just broken through to Core Formation, right? How could he slay a Tier 3 Demon King?!”
“Is this the Sword Cultivator who is invincible among his peers?”
The Lu Family disciples looked at the frozen Yan Gang Lion, discussing animatedly, filled with awe and admiration for Lu Qingshan.
Wang Yanjing and her son, Lu Xuangan, who came to observe, were also shocked and envious. They then instructed her son, Lu Xuangan, never to be arrogant and to learn more from these uncles.
Now, external forces had realized that there was something unusual about the Bihu Mountain Lu Family, and its true strength and Legacy were far from what appeared on the surface.
As a daughter-in-law, she naturally had been aware of and speculated about this for a long time.