Chapter 652: Master and Apprentice, Lu Qingshan’s Combat Power (Two Chapters in One)
Ten days later.
Lu Changsheng, Nangong Mili, and their son Lu Minghuang arrived at Great Dream Immortal City.
Through their previous conversation, Nangong Mili already knew that Lu Changsheng was the new City Lord of this Immortal City.
Although she was surprised, compared to the matter with her own Sect Master, it wasn’t quite so astonishing.
At the City Lord’s Mansion, Ling Zixiao saw Lu Changsheng return and smiled elegantly, “Husband, you’re back.”
She then looked at Nangong Mili and her son, who were disguised, and observed them slightly, saying, “This must be True Person Nangong and Minghuang?”
Although she had watched Lu Changsheng and Nangong Mili’s ‘spring palace drama’ years ago, she didn’t have a good impression of this Demonic Dao True Person.
She even had a mediocre impression of Meng Xiaochuan.
It was only after Meng Xiaochuan came to Great Dream Immortal City and they gradually interacted that her impression improved.
“Yes, this is Mili, Xiaochuan’s Master. You met her back then.”
Lu Changsheng smiled and stepped forward, knowing that Ling Zixiao didn’t have a very good impression of Nangong Mili.
Or rather, Ling Zixiao was inherently very proud. Given how overbearing Nangong Mili had been back then, how could she possibly like her?
Moreover, Ling Zixiao had more or less some aversion towards these Demonic Dao cultivators from Jin State.
“Xiaochuan just brought Meng’er back, and they are in the Immortal City.”
Even without a good impression, since her husband had just brought her home and she was Meng Xiaochuan’s Master, Ling Zixiao still acted as usual.
“Okay.”
Lu Changsheng immediately called for Meng Xiaochuan.
“Lu Lang, Master!”
Meng Xiaochuan saw Nangong Mili beside Lu Changsheng, her face filled with excitement and joy.
Besides Lu Changsheng, Nangong Mili could be said to be the person closest to her, someone like a master and a mother.
“Xiaochuan.”
Seeing Meng Xiaochuan, a smile also appeared on Nangong Mili’s indifferent face, and she removed her disguise.
Even though Ling Zixiao had seen Nangong Mili before, seeing her appearance now, she couldn’t help but be amazed, thinking to herself, ‘What a vixen!’
Although Bai Ling also had a charming allure, compared to someone like Nangong Mili, who was entirely enchanting and seductive, she was still a bit green.
“Is this Minghuang?”
Meng Xiaochuan looked at the handsome young man beside her and asked with some concern, showing affection due to her feelings for the others.
“Minghuang, this is your Aunt Xiaochuan.”
Lu Changsheng knew that Nangong Mili still felt awkward about the seniority difference with Meng Xiaochuan, so he took the initiative to introduce them.
…
Although Lu Minghuang was inexperienced and had never left the Five Poisons Sect, with Nangong Mili’s guidance and through books, he still knew many things.
After recognizing his father, he was a bit bewildered to be called ‘Brother’ or ‘Sister’ and ‘Aunt’ wherever he went.
“Greetings, Aunt Xiaochuan.”
He honestly bowed and greeted her.
Meng Xiaochuan was very fond of the young man whose appearance was somewhat similar to her husband, her Master, and even Nangong Yaoyao. She immediately called for her daughter, Lu Mengchan, to let her get to know Lu Minghuang.
“A younger brother, not a younger sister?”
Lu Mengchan looked at the delicate-looking Lu Minghuang, who resembled a young girl, and said timidly.
Although there were a few younger siblings at Azure Lake Mountain, Lu Changsheng had rarely had children in recent years, so she was mostly surrounded by older siblings. Now seeing Lu Minghuang, she thought he was a younger sister and was very much looking forward to it.
…
The few of them were speechless.
Meng Xiaochuan immediately corrected her, saying this was a younger brother and that she, as the older sister, should take care of him.
When Lu Mengchan took Lu Minghuang to play, Lu Baixi saw this delicate younger brother, observed him for a few moments, and felt quite close to him.
On one hand, Lu Minghuang’s current appearance was roughly the same age as hers.
On the other hand, Lu Minghuang was very good-looking, and the aura around him made her feel comfortable, unlike Lu Mengchan.
Seeing their children gathered together, Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao chatted, and he gave Meng Xiaochuan some of the heavenly materials and earthly treasures obtained from the Five Poisons Sect.
When he left this time, he had asked the Five Poisons Sect for quite a few poisonous heavenly and earthly spiritual materials.
It might not be enough for Meng Xiaochuan, but it was enough for his daughter Lu Mengchan to cultivate to the peak of Foundation Establishment.
“So much.”
Meng Xiaochuan exclaimed as she looked at the resources in the storage bag, then her beautiful eyes full of admiration, longing, and love turned towards Lu Changsheng.
Her husband had gone out once before and obtained the “Myriad Calamity Poison Spirit Secret Canon,” solving their daughter’s spiritual body cultivation problem.
Now, by going out again, he had also solved their daughter’s early cultivation resource needs, saving her, the mother, from worrying and constantly traveling back and forth to Azure Phoenix Immortal City.
“Yes, this trip to the Five Poisons Sect went very smoothly. If you want to go back in the future, you can do so anytime. You can also collect some heavenly and earthly spiritual materials through the Five Poisons Sect then.”
Lu Changsheng said with a smile.
Collecting highly poisonous spiritual herbs in Jiang State was ultimately not as convenient as in the Five Poisons Sect.
With the Five Poisons Sect as a strong backing, he felt that the resources for his daughter to cultivate from Core Formation to Nascent Soul would not be a worry. At most, he would need to consider Infant Transformation Pills and Nascent Soul spiritual items to increase the chances of breaking through to Nascent Soul.
“Oh right, Xiaochuan, this is your soul lamp.”
As he spoke, Lu Changsheng gave Meng Xiaochuan her soul lamp, causing her to exclaim in surprise.
One should know that sect tokens like soul lamps couldn’t be casually taken out, not even by her Master, Nangong Mili.
“Hehe.”
Lu Changsheng saw Meng Xiaochuan’s beautiful eyes full of tender affection, smiled, and gently stroked her dark hair.
Ling Zixiao beside him had a strange expression, thinking to herself, ‘What kind of cooperation has Lu Changsheng reached with the Five Poisons Sect? Not only did he bring back Nangong Mili and obtain so many heavenly and earthly spiritual materials, but he also brought back Meng Xiaochuan’s soul lamp.’
Could it be…
Based on her husband’s situation over the years, her guess was very likely.
But this Five Poisons Sect Master is a Nascent Soul True Monarch.
Moreover, according to the intelligence information, that Five Poisons Sect Master’s appearance resembles a seven or eight-year-old child…
Although her husband isn’t picky about certain things, this…
“What’s wrong, Zixiao?”
Lu Changsheng noticed Ling Zixiao’s gaze and asked.
“Nothing.”
Since Nangong Mili and Meng Xiaochuan were still nearby, Ling Zixiao just shook her head gently, indicating that their sons Lu Lingxiao and Lu Wangshu had come over a few days ago.
“I know.”
Lu Changsheng held his wife’s hand and said softly.
Nangong Mili, who was nearby, saw Lu Changsheng’s gentle demeanor towards Ling Zixiao and felt a strange surge of jealousy in her heart.
Even though she had always known about Lu Changsheng’s situation, seeing this scene before her still made her feel a bit unhappy.
Later that night.
Lu Changsheng held Ling Zixiao and spoke intimately.
“Now that Xiao’er is back, I plan to let him get involved in managing the Immortal City’s affairs, and then I will focus my time and energy on cultivation to reach Core Formation as soon as possible.”
Ling Zixiao nestled in Lu Changsheng’s embrace as she spoke.
Although Lu Changsheng deeply loved his son Lu Lingxiao and provided support for his upbringing, as a mother, she still wanted to secure some assets for her son.
If her son could take charge of Great Dream Immortal City, it would also be somewhat helpful for his future cultivation.
Moreover, seeing Nangong Mili bring her son over added a sense of urgency to her heart.
She felt that such things would happen again in the future, and she and Lu Miaoge and others must stick together to control the family’s power, especially since her own cultivation was becoming increasingly insufficient.
As a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator, facing Core Formation cultivators like Nangong Mili, who were brought home in the future, wouldn’t she have to completely rely on Lu Changsheng’s favoritism?
“I had this consideration before as well. Xiao’er has had enough experience now. By taking charge of a region, he can cultivate his prestige and demeanor, which will be somewhat helpful for his breakthrough to Core Formation.”
As husband and wife for so many years, Lu Changsheng naturally knew Ling Zixiao’s temperament.
It was very normal for a mother to vie for some family assets for her son. Besides, they were all his own children; he didn’t have much opinion on who took the lead as long as they were capable.
His son Lu Lingxiao had merged with the [Heavenly Emperor’s Qi Gazing] Dharma Seed, and now, through external experience, he had cultivated an invincible momentum. By further cultivating a kingly dominance with the help of the Immortal City, it would also be helpful for his assault on Core Formation.
In the future, he could break through to the Indestructible Golden Core, just like his son Lu Qingshan broke through to Core Formation with the help of sword intent, by relying on his fearless mindset and momentum!
“Thank you, Husband.”
Ling Zixiao responded softly.
“We are husband and wife, there’s no need to say such things.”
Lu Changsheng held his wife and smiled, indicating that she should just focus her efforts on reaching Core Formation.
The next day, Lu Changsheng went to accompany Hong Lian.
Afterwards!
“Husband, your cultivation?”
Previously, Ling Zixiao, Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaohuan, Qu Zhenzhen, and others had cultivated with Lu Changsheng but couldn’t detect his cultivation breakthrough.
Only Lu Miaoge had some slight sensation.
But Hong Lian clearly felt that Lu Changsheng’s magic power and primal yang were a level more abundant than before, indicating a definite realm breakthrough, and not a minor one.
“This trip to the Five Poisons Sect brought some opportunities, so I broke through to the ninth layer of Core Formation.”
Lu Changsheng held Hong Lian’s divine maiden-like body with skin like immortal jade and bones of refined jade, and said frankly.
“As expected of Husband.”
Hong Lian didn’t show too much surprise, only praised softly with gentle tenderness like water, her beautiful eyes flowing with deep affection.
“Did Husband encounter any trouble this trip?”
She knew that Lu Changsheng had to face Nascent Soul cultivators on this trip to Jin State. Seeing Lu Changsheng’s breakthrough now, she guessed whether he broke through because he encountered danger or an accident.
After all, according to the ethereal concept of destiny, most realm breakthroughs are accompanied by both fortune and misfortune.
“There was some trouble, but it’s fine.”
Lu Changsheng didn’t hide anything from Hong Lian, telling her about the matter with the Five Poisons Sect Master and then mentioning the matter with the Yin Nether Ghost Sect.
“As the Five Poisons Sect Master is a Nascent Soul cultivator, there should be a way to undo this love蛊. Husband should still be a little careful.”
After hearing about the Five Poisons Sect Master, Hong Lian reminded him softly, then continued, “As for True Monarch冥煞, his Myriad Ghosts Blood Pool should be a Dao Soldier Spiritual Treasure, suitable for positional warfare. If Husband encounters him, it’s best not to get too entangled.”
“I know that. Oh right, Hong Lian, I plan to use a reincarnated identity for the public eye in the future. Do you have any suggestions?”
Lu Changsheng asked Hong Lian.
His Core Formation at a hundred years old had already shaken the cultivation world of Jiang State.
Things like Core Formation could still be explained by spiritual bodies and opportunities.
But breaking through to Nascent Soul at over a hundred years old was simply inexplicable.
It would directly break the cultivation records of Jiang State, and even the entire Southern Wilderness cultivation world!
In such circumstances, even with his extraordinary combat power, he would need a plausible cover to barely conceal the situation.
“Over the years, this concubine has read many ancient texts about the Southern Wilderness. Jiang State is in the northern region of the Southern Wilderness, far from the center. Most Nascent Soul cultivators here are in the early stage. To break through, they can only go to the prosperous regions of the Central Domain…”
“If Husband wants to borrow the name of a legendary grand cultivator known to most people, then this person must be very famous and likely have many grudges and karmic ties. Therefore, I suggest Husband make one up himself, or I can look through ancient texts later.”
Hong Lian said softly.
Cultivation is like crossing a river, with thousands of horses and soldiers passing through.
When a cultivator rises and becomes a grand Nascent Soul cultivator, they will inevitably attract many enemies and form grudges.
Thousands or tens of thousands of years pass, and the past disperses like smoke, turning into a handful of yellow earth.
But perhaps the enemy’s grudges or Dao lineage has been passed down.
According to the ethereal concepts of destiny and karma in the cultivation world, borrowing someone else’s name still has a probability of incurring karmic trouble.
“Alright then, you can look later.”
Lu Changsheng thought for a moment and felt it made sense.
None of the Nascent Soul cultivators or grand True Monarchs whose names have been recorded and passed down are simple.
If he used their names, perhaps their former enemies or hostile forces would come rushing over.
Rather than that, it’s better to use a title he made up himself, like the Lord of some Central Domain Dynasty.
The Southern Wilderness and the Central Domain are separated by countless thousands of miles. Even Nascent Soul cultivators would find it difficult to cross, and absolutely few people would know.
Thinking of this, Lu Changsheng sighed inwardly.
If he didn’t have too many weaknesses, otherwise, with his peerless talent and world-shaking potential, once he broke through to Nascent Soul, he could completely make a name for himself in Jiang State, and even the entire Southern Wilderness cultivation world, breaking the cultivation breakthrough record of the Southern Wilderness for tens of thousands of years.
“Eh, not necessarily. A spiritual body like the Calamity Poison Body, if they didn’t care about their life, could completely break through to Nascent Soul at over a hundred years old.”
“Looking at it this way, although reaching Nascent Soul at over a hundred years old is astonishing, it’s not necessarily world-shaking enough to alarm the entire Southern Wilderness.”
Lu Changsheng changed his mind and thought that although reaching Nascent Soul around a hundred years old was exaggerated, there might not be that many people paying attention.
After thinking for a moment, he didn’t dwell on it, putting it out of his mind and preparing to let nature take its course.
As long as he stayed low-key in Jiang State and didn’t attract Nascent Soul True Monarchs from major forces like the Heavenly Devil Seven Sects, he would basically be fine.
A few days later, Lu Changsheng finally had time to accompany Nangong Mili and Meng Xiaochuan.
“Bah, dog man!”
Nangong Mili saw Meng Xiaochuan, her face full of tenderness, wrapping her arms around Lu Changsheng’s neck. Her exquisite, ethereal, and beautiful face was flushed and slightly tipsy, her phoenix eyes filled with shame and annoyance, and she secretly spat.
This dog man has probably been looking forward to this moment for a long time, holding both master and disciple in his arms, and then…
She snorted disdainfully, then strode away on her straight, slender, high-heeled jade legs.
However, Lu Changsheng, who was savoring Meng Xiaochuan’s moist red lips, suddenly turned around and grabbed her beautiful, fragrant shoulder, which was wrapped in a purple dress.
Before she could speak, the mouth that had just been plundering Meng Xiaochuan’s sweet lips instantly kissed her, launching a domineering assault.
Nangong Mili instantly felt as if struck by lightning, her delicate body trembled, her eyelashes fluttered, and her phoenix eyes were filled with shame, annoyance, and shock!
This dog man, to actually humiliate her like this in front of Xiaochuan!
She immediately struggled.
But facing Lu Changsheng’s strong and powerful physique, she could only whimper. Her dress on her shoulder slipped down slightly during the struggle, revealing her exquisitely carved, jade-like shoulder, round and graceful like white jade.
Under the soft light, her crystal-clear and delicate shoulder seemed to be veiled in a captivating luster, perfectly outlining a beautiful contour with her collarbone, adding a touch of alluring, half-hidden temptation.
Meng Xiaochuan, whose waist was held by Lu Changsheng, saw her Master’s red lips being domineeringly held by her lover, and an unspeakable feeling surged in her heart.
Shyness, annoyance… she couldn’t quite say.
“You two, master and disciple, haven’t seen each other for so long. You should be closer on a daily basis.”
Lu Changsheng held the graceful and enchanting body of Nangong Mili and said softly.
“Dog… mmm…”
However, just as Nangong Mili was about to speak, warm breath covered her red lips again, preventing her from cursing.
It’s no good just talking nicely to this woman; he must conquer her first and then talk properly.
“Mmm~”
Nangong Mili’s delicate and exquisite nose let out a soft hum of pleasure. She only felt her heart pounding ’thump, thump, thump’, and her beautiful, enchanting face was flushed like the sunset.
Meng Xiaochuan was completely obedient to Lu Changsheng. She lowered her head, nestled in his embrace like a little bird, and saw her lover’s hand enter her Master’s clothes.
Years ago, Nangong Mili liked to tease her, so she had the fortune to feel that pair, full, plump, and soft, where her face could barely breathe when pressed against them.
Seeing her Master’s fullness constantly changing shape in her lover’s hands, her legs felt a bit weak, and then she looked down at herself.
Even after having her daughter Lu Mengchan, this area seemed a bit more impressive, but it still couldn’t compare to her Master’s snowy white pair.
Not long after, she saw Lu Changsheng bury his head in, tasting them as if a heavenly dog was devouring the moon.
Seeing this scene, she licked her moist but seemingly dry lips. For some reason, she actually wanted to taste them herself, just like Lu Changsheng…
Just as she was lost in thought, Lu Changsheng brought her head closer to the side.
In an instant, the faces of the master and disciple were close together. Their charming and moving eyes met for a moment before quickly looking away.
“Xiaochuan, you are the disciple, so I’ll trouble you…”
Lu Changsheng looked at Meng Xiaochuan’s exquisite and beautiful face and said softly.
Although Meng Xiaochuan was uncontrollably shy, she had always been completely obedient to Lu Changsheng’s words.
Hiss…
Lu Changsheng looked at the obedient and sensible Meng Xiaochuan, and his heart softened.
Although the latter was affected by the Love Lock Gu.
But for such a beautiful woman to place all her thoughts and feelings on him, willing to do anything for him, was truly endearing and lovable.
“Xiaochuan!”
Nangong Mili saw her disciple like this and wanted to scold her, but her voice was indescribably charming and moving. In her heart, she was furiously cursing the ‘dog man’.
“In the future, I’ll have A’you Duo serve you like this too.”
Seeing that Nangong Mili was still a bit unwilling, Lu Changsheng drew a big picture for her.
Nangong Mili, whose delicate body was soft and trembling, heard this and her heart suddenly trembled, a strange look surfacing.
Letting the Sect Master serve her…
Although Nangong Mili didn’t have this kind of preference and respected her Sect Master with awe.
However, thinking of the scene of a subordinate defying their superior, of the sect master, a high and mighty Nascent Soul True Monarch, serving her and serving Lu Changsheng with her, she felt an unspeakable excitement and anticipation.
“What nonsense are you spouting!”
Nangong Mili’s phoenix eyes were hazy, filled with shame and anger as she looked at Lu Changsheng and pinched him.
She still had considerable respect for her sect master.
“Mili.”
Lu Changsheng didn’t say anything else, patted her full, round, millstone-like buttocks, and gestured to her.
After the stimulation just now, Nangong Mili was already prepared to welcome the ‘king’s army’ with food and drink.
A moment later, a subtle rustling sound was heard, and Nangong Mili’s graceful and enchanting jade body lay prostrate on the bed.
Although Meng Xiaochan had seen Lu Changsheng and her master cultivate together before, after many years, seeing this scene again, her face was still like a fiery cloud, flushed red like the setting sun, overwhelmed with shyness.
However, she still listened to Lu Changsheng’s words and served by his side.
After a long while, Nangong Mili suddenly felt something soft and slippery pressing against her, accompanied by rapid breathing.
But now she was powerless to struggle, her plump and graceful enchanting jade body already soft as mud, she could only close her phoenix eyes in shame and anger, cursing ‘dog man’ in her heart.
Several days later.
“Mili, Xiaochan, I still have some things to attend to. You two rest well at the mansion.”
Lu Changsheng looked at the master and disciple on the bed and said, feeling refreshed.
Nangong Mili’s phoenix eyes were hazy, filled with endless charming waves, and she glanced at the handsome, well-built, tall and slender Lu Changsheng, giving a soft snort.
Her beautiful eyes turned to look at her disciple, Meng Xiaochan, who was lying nearby, and a hint of anger welled up in her heart.
Xiaochan is too absurd!
She doesn’t listen to her master’s words at all, only knows how to please this dog man!
Lu Changsheng chuckled, put on his magic robe, and walked out of the cave dwelling full of energy.
Although it took some effort to coax Nangong Mili, and the mansion master was willing to be a ‘docile ox’, after these past few days of in-depth communication, the relationship between Nangong Mili and Meng Xiaochan, master and disciple, had also warmed up and improved significantly.
Lu Changsheng felt that he could call A Youduo later and form a Five Venoms Sect trio.
As the idea of a trio came to mind, Lu Changsheng also thought of Xiao Xiyue, Chu Qingyi, and Yun Wanshang.
Compared to the Five Venoms Sect trio, he felt the Qingyun Sect trio would be much more difficult.
Xiao Xiyue already knew about him and Chu Qingyi, and guessed his relationship with Yun Wanshang wasn’t simple, so she might not say much.
But with Chu Qingyi’s personality, it would probably be hard for her to accept such a thing.
As for Yun Wanshang, she also had a proud, aloof, and arrogant personality. How could she agree to a threesome? Besides, his relationship with her still needed a lot more development.
“Speaking of which, she wouldn’t wait until she breaks through to Nascent Soul before returning, would she?”
Lu Changsheng found it difficult to ask Xiao Xiyue about Yun Wanshang’s situation now, but based on his deductions, Yun Wanshang hadn’t returned yet.
Calculating the time, she had been traveling for thirty years.
A late-stage Core Formation cultivator being away for so long most likely meant she had left the area of Jiang and Yue countries, especially since she hadn’t returned even during the pioneering war.
Lu Changsheng remembered that Yun Wanshang had shown late-stage Core Formation cultivation during the Tianyuan Secret Realm over fifty years ago. With her talent and foundation, she was probably already at the ninth level of Core Formation.
“I hope she can successfully reach Nascent Soul.”
Although he was thinking of getting revenge and clearing his name, Lu Changsheng still hoped that True Person Caiyun could break through to Nascent Soul outside.
If so, it would not only bring a greater sense of accomplishment, but he would also have a reliable partner in the future, without needing to waste time with the Qingyun Sect Master.
“Nascent Soul, one must reach Nascent Soul as soon as possible. The immortal cultivation world is ever-changing. Although Core Formation marks the threshold of high-level cultivators and seems glorious, in the face of the surging current of the immortal cultivation world, they are just slightly larger ants. A slight carelessness can lead to eternal damnation.”
“Only by achieving Nascent Soul can one change from a chess piece to a player, controlling one’s own destiny and facing the ever-changing immortal cultivation world directly.”
Lu Changsheng came to the city lord’s mansion pavilion, overlooking Great Dream Immortal City and gazing at the boundless Great Dream Marsh and the direction of the Star Constellation Sea.
“No, even Nascent Soul isn’t enough. Nascent Soul True Monarchs like A Youduo and True Monarch Tian Sha ended up in such a state just from conflicts between countries. If a large-scale war like those involving the Seven Demonic Sects sweeping across the Southern Wilderness were to occur, one would need at least mid-stage Nascent Soul combat power…”
Lu Changsheng thought of the looming storm and undercurrents in the current immortal cultivation world and shook his head again.
Ordinary Nascent Soul rogue cultivators were fine, but family cultivators like him, wanting to protect their family in future turmoil, would need at least mid-stage Nascent Soul strength.
“Later, I’ll go to Yue Country or Wu Country to see how Ping’an is doing, then finish refining the Brahma Demon True Body with Mysterious Yellow Essence. After that, I can consider heading to the Star Constellation Sea.”
Seeing his son Lu Ping’an break through to the ninth level of Foundation Establishment without a decrease in lifespan, Lu Changsheng was much more relieved.
He planned to finish dealing with family matters, then make a trip to Yue Country and Wu Country to find his son, Lu Ping’an, with the help of the [Sun-Moon Twin Poles Profound Light Mirror].
After he finished, he would further refine the Brahma Demon True Body using the [Mysterious Yellow Essence] and then head to the Star Constellation Sea to seek his Nascent Soul opportunity.
By then, the Li Hai Xuan Whale would also have almost advanced to the fourth tier.
Now that he had spent time with his wives at home, Lu Changsheng began his main business and went to Dragon Fish Island to see his children.
However, when he arrived at Dragon Fish Island, he learned that Lu Qingshan had taken Lu Qingzhu, Lu Qingqi, along with Lu Wangshu, Lu Lingxiao, and Lu Linghe out to sea to hunt demons.
“???”
Several question marks appeared in Lu Changsheng’s mind.
Earlier, Ling Zixiao had told him that his daughter Lu Wangshu was planning to use the Li Hai Xuan Whale but was stopped by her.
Now she was going fishing with Lu Qingshan and the others.
He immediately sent a message asking them to return and learned that Lu Qingshan had only taken Lu Qingzhu and Lu Qingqi into the deep sea to play and broaden their horizons.
As for Lu Wangshu and Lu Lingxiao, they were experienced and served as guides.
“Dad, Aunt Zixiao said there was almost a beast tide before. How could we mess around?”
Lu Wangshu wore a pink and white dress, her face bright and dignified.
Although they were playful, they still knew the importance of things.
“Isn’t it because I’m afraid you’ll encounter danger? If you provoke a demon king and incur the wrath of the demon kings, it will be dangerous.”
Lu Changsheng said, tapping his daughter’s forehead.
“Dad, I told you not to flick my head!”
Lu Wangshu pouted in protest, saying that with Lu Qingshan there, he claimed he could kill a third-tier demon king with a flick of his finger.
Lu Changsheng found it amusing, tapped Lu Qingshan, and said, “Kill a third-tier demon king with a flick of your finger? You’re quite boastful, kid. Go try it with Big Gold. Let me see your strength.”
“Big Gold?”
Lu Qingshan had never seen the Golden-winged Great Peng. Upon hearing this, his sword-like eyebrows raised, and he became interested.
“Yes, it’s Dad’s ride, a golden peng bird. Brother Qingshan, why don’t you give it a try? I’ve always wanted to see Brother Qingshan’s true strength after seeing you kill a demon beast with one sword before.”
Seeing this, Lu Wangshu immediately cheered him on and said to Lu Lingxiao next to her, “Lingxiao, don’t you want to see it too?”
“Then let’s try it.”
Lu Qingshan knew he wasn’t his father’s match, but felt that sparring with a third-tier spirit beast would be fine, and he could also use this opportunity to ask his father for guidance.
Lu Lingxiao’s mouth twitched slightly, and he didn’t speak.
He knew his father’s Golden Peng’s situation.
“Brother.”
Lu Qingzhu had seen the Golden-winged Great Peng when she returned and knew it wasn’t an ordinary third-tier demon king. She immediately sent a message to dissuade him.
However, facing the expectant eyes of Lu Wangshu and Lu Qingqi, Lu Qingshan just patted Lu Qingzhu’s shoulder, indicating that she shouldn’t worry.
“Good boy.”
Lu Changsheng was originally just joking, but seeing the fighting spirit in his son’s eyes, he said with a chuckle, “Alright, if that’s the case, let’s give it a try.”
There were many people on Dragon Fish Island now, so he didn’t suggest sparring here. He took his children to the uninhabited deep part of Great Dream Marsh, then lightly patted the Qiankun Restraining Belt.
“Caw!”
The Golden-winged Great Peng, radiant all over as if cast from gold, instantly appeared, emitting a faint, terrifying demonic aura.
“???”
Lu Qingshan’s Sword Heart was clear, and he instantly sensed an extremely dangerous aura from the Golden-winged Great Peng.
Even his Heavenly Cycle Star Battle Sword warned him frantically, telling him that this Golden-winged Great Peng was very dangerous.
“Dad, is this Big Gold?”
Lu Qingshan said with some surprise and shock.
It was hard to imagine that such a majestic, powerful, and dangerous demon king would have such a simple name.
He instantly thought of the Nine Nether Mastiff guarding Baihu Mountain - Little Black!
“That’s right, this is Big Gold. Give it a try, it’s just a spar.”
Lu Changsheng said with a smile, also wanting to see his son’s current combat strength.
“Alright.”
Lu Qingshan’s sword-like eyebrows raised, his eyes filled with confidence. He didn’t retreat at all, facing the Golden-winged Great Peng’s demonic power head-on.
“Golden Peng.”
Lu Changsheng gestured to the Golden-winged Great Peng, but told it not to hurt Lu Qingshan.
“Caw!”
The Golden-winged Great Peng looked at Lu Qingshan, whose sword intent soared to the sky, spread its wings in the air, and let out a light cry, signaling him to attack.
“Big Gold, here I come.”
Lu Qingshan’s robe fluttered, and his entire being’s sword intent soared into the sky, stirring up the wind and clouds. Then he lightly patted his storage bag, and seven flying swords appeared, circling around him, emitting elegant and sharp sword energy.
Seeing Lu Qingshan’s soaring sword intent and sharp sword energy, Lu Wangshu and Lu Lingxiao’s expressions instantly became solemn.
They had killed several quasi-third-tier demon kings in the Ten Thousand Beast Mountain Range over the years.
With the two of them working together, it was no exaggeration to say they were invincible below Core Formation, and could even contend with Core Formation True Persons for a while.
But Lu Qingshan’s sword intent and sword energy gave them a feeling of great terror and great danger.
“Is this the strength of a Nascent Soul seed from an immortal sect?”
Lu Wangshu and Lu Lingxiao exchanged glances, both feeling a competitive spirit, pride, and the confidence that they would not be weaker than anyone in the future.
“Tsk, as expected of a disciple of an immortal sect, such a display is truly magnificent.”
Lu Changsheng’s focus was on Lu Qingshan’s flying swords.
Although the seven flying swords varied in quality, it was clear that they were all third-tier flying swords.
A cultivator who had just broken through to Core Formation not long ago possessing seven third-tier flying swords, it was clear they came from the Jin Yang Sect.
But when Xiao Xiyue broke through to Core Formation, the Qingyun Sect only selected one magic treasure for her and helped upgrade her lifebound magic treasure.
This treatment was completely incomparable to Lu Qingshan’s.
“Xiyue is still too low-key. If she were like Qingshan, striving through performance, she would probably get more resource support. However, it’s also affected by the Liang-Yue war. The Yue Country’s immortal sects opened their treasuries, otherwise, in peacetime, they would definitely not be so generous.”
Lu Changsheng thought to himself, examining the flying swords before looking at his son, Lu Qingshan.
“Buzz buzz buzz—”
The seven third-tier flying swords hovered in the air, slowly rotating, emitting endless sharp brilliance, and then burst out with sword shadows over ten feet long.
The sword shadows intertwined, emitting sword light with different colored auras, interwoven and connected, like a brilliant and dazzling sword net, enveloping the Golden-winged Great Peng.
“Sword Formation!”
Lu Wangshu’s eyes were bright and clear as she carefully observed and examined the sword formation before her, but the sharp sword energy stung her eyes slightly.
Seeing this, Lu Changsheng immediately placed his hand on her shoulder, and Yin-Yang magic power flowed, allowing his daughter to clearly perceive the aura of the sword formation before her.
Lu Lingxiao possessed the [Heavenly Emperor’s Vision] magic seed. His eyes were like the rising sun and moon, unafraid of this sharp sword energy. He observed and examined the situation, and could even see the Golden-winged Great Peng burning like a blazing sun within the sword formation.
“Wow!”
Lu Qingqi couldn’t see what was happening and didn’t cultivate any eye techniques or divine abilities. She just exclaimed in surprise, thinking this sword formation was simply too cool, and cheered for her brother.
However, Lu Qingshan clearly felt his sword formation becoming unstable under the Golden-winged Great Peng’s demonic aura.
In this situation, he didn’t probe slowly and directly went all out.
“Buzz buzz buzz—”
Within the sword formation, sword energy crisscrossed, like countless flood dragons surging and roaring, tearing the air, forming sharp whistling sounds, as if easily tearing apart the void.
However, the Golden-winged Great Peng’s body was radiant. It just flapped its wings, and a golden ocean surged and fluctuated, breaking through the countless sword energies.
Lu Qingshan continued to attack. Sword light intertwined, forming eighty-one rays of sword light. His lifebound magic treasure, the Heavenly Cycle Star Battle Sword, appeared in his hand and slashed forward.
The sword light was brilliant and dazzling, like a celestial river hanging upside down, pouring down. The surging sword energy, like a tide, enhanced the power of the sword formation, engulfing the Golden-winged Great Peng, but it still couldn’t break through its physical defense.
“Boom!”
The Golden-winged Great Peng, burning like a blazing sun, suddenly flapped its wings, breaking through the countless sword lights. Even the seven third-tier flying swords became somewhat unstable.
“Is this a peak third-tier demon king?!”
Lu Qingshan looked at the Golden-winged Great Peng and said with a solemn expression.
Although his claim that he could kill a third-tier demon king with a flick of his finger was an exaggeration, his Great Geng Metal sword energy was incomparably sharp, far surpassing sword cultivators of the same rank.
Once the sword formation was unleashed, even when facing a mid-stage third-tier demon king, it could break through its physical defense.
But now, facing the Golden-winged Great Peng, he couldn’t even injure it in the slightest. He immediately guessed that this was a peak third-tier demon king!
“Late third-tier, perhaps.”
Lu Changsheng said to his son, asking if he had any other means.
“Just late third-tier?”
Lu Qingshan’s expression was solemn, and he was somewhat surprised. He had thought the Golden-winged Great Peng before him was a peak third-tier demon king, otherwise, he shouldn’t be unable to shake it in the slightest.
However, he wasn’t frustrated or disappointed. He said frankly, “No, the sword formation is currently my strongest killer move. If the sword formation can’t defeat the enemy, I can only escape.”
He was confident of being invincible among those of the same rank, and could even fight against those across realms.
But if he lost in such a cross-realm battle, he wouldn’t be frustrated. He still firmly believed that no one of the same rank could defeat him.
Unless someone of the same realm defeated him soundly, it wouldn’t affect his invincible Sword Heart at all.
“Escape?”
Lu Qingqi was surprised to hear her brother’s words and asked, “Brother, aren’t sword cultivators supposed to charge forward bravely and never retreat?”
This question, Lu Wangshu had also asked Lu Qingshan in the early years, and it was a common misconception about sword cultivators.
But Lu Qingshan still patiently explained, “Sword cultivators emphasize charging forward bravely and never retreating, which refers to a resolute state of mind, not doing things like retreating or begging for mercy. But sword cultivators are not fools. Knowing they are in a certain death situation and can escape but don’t, that’s not a sword cultivator, that’s someone with a problem in their head.”
After speaking, he added, “If you encounter danger in the future, escape at the first opportunity if you can. Don’t believe any of those outside sayings.”
“Your sword formation technique is still a bit too slow. When you killed the Yan Gang Lion before, you must have set up the formation in advance and laid an ambush, right?”
Lu Changsheng said to his son, immediately seeing the shortcomings of this kind of sword formation.
The power of the sword formation was indeed formidable. Even a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator trapped in it would be in some danger.
But this thing, like talisman formations, required some prerequisite.
And while talisman formations could be continuously supplemented and enhanced by adding talismans, sword formations couldn’t.
“Hehe, as expected of Dad, hitting the nail on the head.”
Lu Qingshan praised and flattered him, then said, “I came back this time to ask for your guidance, Dad. Based on my own ideas, if I adjust the material and aura of the seven flying swords, this aspect can be further improved…”
“Let’s talk about it when we get back.”
Although Lu Changsheng was only a Core Formation cultivator, his knowledge of cultivation techniques and his vision surpassed even Nascent Soul cultivators. He saw many problems, but he couldn’t explain them all to Lu Qingshan in a short time.