Chapter 692: The Tianjian Sect speculated that Ling Zixiao was trying to achieve the Jindan stage!

“Fellow Daoist, your methods are extraordinary! I am impressed!”

Jue Jian Zhenjun’s expression was solemn as he said seriously.

This was not an exaggeration.

Just by clearing out a Dark Shadow Sect Cultivator and remembering their magical power Aura, he could see through the disguise of a Peak Core Formation cultivator. It was simply unbelievable!

If their Heaven Sword Sect possessed such a Divine Ability, they could completely clear out all the petty individuals lurking in Jiang Country.

“You flatter me.”

Lu Changsheng waved his hand, then tossed the Dark Shadow Sect Cultivator aside, and raised his cup to the Cultivators in the hall, indicating, “I apologize for disturbing everyone.”

“No, no.”

“City Lord, you are too kind.”

If before, some people thought this new City Lord had a good temper and a friendly attitude, seeing him stand still and suppress a Peak Core Formation Immortal Master with just his Divine Ability and Aura, the Cultivators in the hall no longer dared to show the slightest disrespect, quickly holding their wine cups with both hands.

An hour later, the Whale Hunting Banquet completely ended.

“Fellow Daoist, may I speak with you alone?”

Before leaving, Jue Jian Zhenjun looked at Lu Changsheng.

“Yes.”

Lu Changsheng did not hesitate and immediately agreed.

As the representative of the Heaven Sword Sect, as long as Jue Jian Zhenjun maintained a friendly attitude, Lu Changsheng was willing to show goodwill.

After all, both of them shared a common wish: to see Jiang Country stable!

The two came to a side hall and set up a barrier.

“I wonder, Fellow Daoist, among the small fry you cleared out in your early years, besides the Dark Shadow Sect, were there any other Cultivators from hostile countries?”

Jue Jian Zhenjun went straight to the point.

“There might have been some other small fry, but I didn’t pay attention to them. Only one Dark Shadow Sect Cultivator attacked Chang Sheng Zhenren at that time, so I have some impression of him.”

Lu Changsheng said with a smile.

“Attacked Chang Sheng Zhenren?”

Jue Jian Zhenjun naturally knew that Chang Sheng Zhenren was the Deputy City Lord of Great Dream Immortal City.

Furthermore, according to the Heaven Sword Sect’s intelligence, this Chang Sheng Zhenren and the Great Dream City Lord might have some unknown connection or relationship, which is why they were so close, allowing Chang Sheng Zhenren to break through to Core Formation in Great Dream Immortal City and serve as Deputy City Lord.

However, the strength displayed by the Great Dream City Lord now made it inconvenient for him to ask too many questions about these matters. He only asked about the main business, saying, “To be frank, Fellow Daoist, the Dark Shadow Sect has always focused on intelligence gathering and infiltrating the forces of other Cultivation Countries.”

“As Fellow Daoist said, a Dark Shadow Sect Core Formation cultivator appeared in Great Dream Immortal City before, and now a Peak Core Formation Immortal Master has appeared. It is very likely that Yan Country, or some other force, is secretly targeting our Jiang Country. Therefore, I hope Fellow Daoist can hand over this person to our Heaven Sword Sect for disposal today.”

“Afterward, our Heaven Sword Sect will give Fellow Daoist appropriate compensation. If the Dark Shadow Sect has ill intentions towards Great Dream Immortal City, our Heaven Sword Sect will also share intelligence with Fellow Daoist.”

Jue Jian Zhenjun spoke.

Currently, Nascent Soul True Lords from various Cultivation Countries do not easily enter the fray or leave their spheres of influence. A Peak Core Formation cultivator already indicates the importance of the matter.

“Naturally.”

This Dark Shadow Sect Cultivator was not of much use to Lu Changsheng. The intelligence obtained through soul-searching with the Six Desires Heart Demon Art was also limited. It would be better to hand him over to the Heaven Sword Sect for processing in exchange for sufficient benefits.

Moreover, if the Dark Shadow Sect learned that their Peak Core Formation Great Cultivator had fallen into the hands of the Heaven Sword Sect, they would not come to Great Dream Immortal City to cause trouble again.

“Thank you, Fellow Daoist.”

Jue Jian Zhenjun cupped his hands in a salute, then continued, “Does Fellow Daoist have any intelligence or information in this regard?”

“To be frank, Fellow Daoist, my wife and I are not Cultivators from the Southern Wilderness. We came to settle in Great Dream Marsh for certain reasons.”

“As for the Dark Shadow Sect, I only learned a little information through soul-searching before, mainly involving the layout of the Seven Demonic Sects, but I am not clear about the specifics,”

Lu Changsheng gently shook his head, continuing to feign being a Beiyuan Cultivator, seizing the Opportunity to gather intelligence.

After all, as a dignified Nascent Soul Old Ancestor, it would be unreasonable if he knew too little about the top-level intelligence in the Southern Wilderness.

“Not a Southern Wilderness Cultivator…”

Jue Jian Zhenjun stared at Lu Changsheng, wanting to know the truth of his words.

But the latter’s Fourth-Order physique and Qi were flawless, as if he was wearing a seamless Heavenly Robe, making it impossible to even sense his Divine Soul fluctuations, let alone discern him.

He paused, then said with some surprise, “I didn’t expect Fellow Daoist to not be a Southern Wilderness Cultivator.”

Subsequently, this seemingly straightforward Nascent Soul True Lord chatted with Lu Changsheng about the customs and practices of other Cultivation Worlds.

With previous experience, Lu Changsheng responded with ease.

“Beiyuan Cultivation World, huh…”

Jue Jian Zhenjun mused inwardly, knowing only a rough outline of the customs and practices outside the Southern Wilderness through ancient texts, mere snippets of information.

“Regarding the Seven Demonic Sects, I imagine Fellow Daoist should know a little by now…”

Jue Jian Zhenjun did not ask further, and instead told Lu Changsheng about the Seven Demonic Sects.

“In the past hundred years, the Seven Demonic Sects have been significantly more active. Especially in the past few decades, the movements of the Seven Demonic Sects can be seen behind many forces.”

Although Jue Jian Zhenjun did not reveal too much deep intelligence, Lu Changsheng could discern the Heaven Sword Sect’s seriousness and apprehension from these words.

However, it was understandable. No matter how powerful the Heaven Sword Sect was, it only had two Nascent Soul True Lords presiding over it.

Even if these two Nascent Soul cultivators were both top-tier among their peers, looking at the entire Southern Wilderness Cultivation World, they were somewhat insufficient and could only strive to survive the coming great tribulation.

“Since I am temporarily residing in Great Dream Immortal City, I naturally hope that Jiang Country can remain stable. If your sect needs anything, I am willing to lend a hand.”

Lu Changsheng naturally understood the implied meaning of Jue Jian Zhenjun’s words.

He hoped that Lu Changsheng could contribute to Jiang Country.

It was naturally impossible for him to sacrifice his life for Jiang Country.

But if it was truly necessary and within his capabilities, Lu Changsheng was still willing to help.

After all, once Jiang Country collapsed into war, his Lu Family would also be affected.

“With Fellow Daoist’s words, I, Yun, am relieved.”

Jue Jian Zhenjun cupped his hands in a salute, then chose to take his leave.

As for the Dark Shadow Sect member, he would bring items of equivalent value for exchange.

“Although Heaven Sword Sect Cultivators are straightforward, they are quite frank to deal with.”

Watching Jue Jian Zhenjun leave, Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow slightly.

However, thinking of how the Heaven Sword Sect lured and ambushed Heavenly Fiend True Monarch through the Tian Yuan Secret Realm, and continued to scheme against Jin Country in the Wilderness War, he couldn’t help but dismiss this idea.

How could two individuals who could break through to Nascent Soul and become top-tier among their peers be ordinary or simple-minded?

“In the Cultivation World, great power belongs to oneself. Schemes and calculations are ultimately minor paths. They can be used occasionally, but if one always deals with others full of calculations, they will eventually suffer backlash.”

Compared to schemes and calculations, Lu Changsheng preferred overt strategies, acting openly and moving with the flow, striking when the time was right!

“Husband.”

At this moment, Honglian gracefully approached, her figure elegant and charming, asking Lu Changsheng if there was something important with Jue Jian Zhenjun.

Lu Changsheng recounted their conversation.

“Husband is still too good-natured.”

Honglian looped her arm through her Husband’s, saying softly.

“As the overlord of Jiang Country, the Heaven Sword Sect at least acts righteously and honorably on the surface. If something truly happens, it’s fine to do them a few favors.”

Lu Changsheng naturally knew that Jue Jian Zhenjun’s words were full of probing, wanting to find a top-tier combatant at a minimal cost.

But having lived in Jiang Country for a hundred years, overall, he still had a good impression of the Heaven Sword Sect.

As long as the other party didn’t make a move against his own Family, he was willing to maintain a good relationship with them.

“Honglian, you can be in charge of the upcoming auction at the Immortal City, and the matter of this Dark Shadow Sect member. I’ll take Zixiao back to break through to Core Formation.”

Lu Changsheng said to Honglian.

Now that the Whale Hunting Banquet was over, he was ready to attend to other matters.

Such as his wife Ling Zixiao’s Core Formation.

The refining of Heaven Mending Pill!

The reforging of the spoils of war Magic Treasure!

Re-cultivating the Brahma Demon True Body!

And going to the Five Poison Sect with Nangong Mili.

“Husband, don’t worry, you can leave these matters to your concubine.”

Although Honglian usually focused solely on cultivation and didn’t concern herself with affairs, appearing gentle and understanding in front of Lu Changsheng, her capabilities were naturally beyond doubt, having been a Nascent Soul True Lord and a leader in her early years.

It was just that she knew what image Lu Changsheng liked, so she always behaved in that manner, like the highest good is like water.

“Let’s go, Zixiao.”

In fact, with Ling Zixiao’s talent and Dao foundation, possessing a Dual Cultivation Magic Treasure, and the Core Formation resources Lu Changsheng prepared for her, a Supreme Golden Core was practically guaranteed.

However, Lu Changsheng had been by the side of his previous wives, protecting and assisting them during their Core Formation. Now that it was Ling Zixiao’s turn, it would be unreasonable not to be there.

Moreover, Ling Zixiao had a stubborn and competitive streak in her bones.

Having waited until now to break through to Core Formation, if there were any slight mistakes or errors in her Core Formation, and the quality was far inferior to Lu Miaoge and the others, her state of mind might be damaged.

Therefore, for stability, even though Ling Zixiao said she could do it herself and that he should attend to his matters first, Lu Changsheng insisted on helping and waiting until he was done with his affairs.

“Thank you, Lang Jun.”

Although Ling Zixiao verbally said she didn’t need Lu Changsheng’s help and that he should attend to his matters first, she was still very happy in her heart with Lu Changsheng’s attitude.

“You and I are Husband and wife, there’s no need to say such words. Rather, it is I, your Husband, who has been busy and delayed you, Zixiao.”

Lu Changsheng held her jade hand and said softly.

Then he took her and their daughter Lu Linghe back to Bihu Mountain together.

Although one could also break through to Core Formation in Great Dream Immortal City.

However, Bihu Mountain has the Xumi Tree King presiding over it, which can help comb Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, cleanse the mind, and break through Heart Demon obsessions when breaking through Core Formation, providing some assistance for Core Formation.

Furthermore, Bihu Mountain also possesses the Profound Heaven Spiritual Vine.

Although the concept of Luck is ethereal and collective Luck falling upon an individual is minuscule, it still offers some help, like adding flowers to a brocade!

Upon returning to Bihu Mountain, Lu Changsheng handed his daughter over to Lu Ping’an to look after, and gave him the Dongxuan Treasure Mirror.

He instructed him to guide and inspect the cultivation of the children in the Lu whenever he had free time, and then began to help Ling Zixiao upgrade her paired Magic Treasure, the Du Tian Divine Evil Diagram.

Ling Zixiao, meanwhile, immediately went to Xumi Grotto-heaven, sat cross-legged, and began to adjust her state.

At the same time, Sword Saint Monarch returned to Heaven Sword Sect and reported the details of the banquet to Xuanjian Zhenjun.

“Deep Sea Demon Whale King, Three Yuan Beast Heart Pill, Dark Shadow Sect, Fourth-Order Body Cultivator, Beiyuan Cultivation World…”

Xuanjian Zhenjun, dressed in a loose, snowy white robe, sat cross-legged with a calm expression.

He had suffered a significant injury during this trip to the Han Sha Illusion Domain, which was why Sword Saint Monarch attended the banquet at Great Dream Immortal City on his behalf.

This was also why Sword Saint Monarch adopted a cautious and conciliatory approach when facing this Great Dream City Lord.

On one hand, the combat power capable of slaying a Fourth-Order Demon King demanded their solemn consideration.

On the other hand, Xuanjian Zhenjun was injured, Qingluan True Monarch’s whereabouts were unknown, and Jiang Country also needed to win over allies.

After a moment of contemplation, Xuanjian Zhenjun opened his eyes and looked at Cloud Sword Peak, who stood before him in a black robe with a steady and resolute expression, and suddenly asked, “What do you think is the probability that this person is Immortal Master Yang Ming?”

“Although Great Dream City Lord and Immortal Master Yang Ming share many similar coincidences, as you, Senior Brother, said, Immortal Master Yang Ming ignited his life force in the Secret Realm, and even if he didn’t die, he would need decades to recover, yet this Great Dream City Lord shows no signs of injury and possesses Fourth-Order Body Refining.”

In earlier years, Heaven Sword Sect had suspected that Immortal Master Yang Ming and the new Great Dream City Lord, Wang Lin, were the same person.

However, according to their intelligence, their Divine Abilities and spell arts did not match.

Yet, the secretive nature of both individuals, their appearance times, Dual Cultivation of body and pháp, and their unfathomable nature, made Xuanjian Zhenjun feel it was too coincidental.

The Jiang Country Cultivation World was merely a relatively remote country in the Southern Wilderness Northern Region; why would two such top-tier mysterious Cultivators choose to reside there?

“Qingluan True Monarch likely won’t return for a while. I observe that the Liang Yue War might undergo changes, so we should try our best to win this person over.”

Xuanjian Zhenjun nodded slightly and said softly, his voice calm and gentle, devoid of the sharp edge characteristic of a Sword Cultivator.

“Qingluan True Monarch.”

Sword Saint Monarch paused upon hearing this name and looked at his Senior Brother.

As a Nascent Soul True Lord of the Heaven Sword Sect, he naturally knew many secrets about Qingluan True Monarch.

For instance, Qingluan True Monarch likely obtained a Phoenix-related Legacy.

And for a legendary True Spirit like the Phoenix, there were naturally many legends.

Among the more famous ones was Nirvana!

“Nirvana.”

Sword Saint Monarch thought of the postponed Whale Hunting Banquet in Great Dream Immortal City and instantly understood why his Senior Brother still suspected that Great Dream City Lord and Immortal Master Yang Ming were the same person.

There were simply too many coincidences between the two.

But even with so many conjectures, they dared not easily test them.

The Great Dream City Lord, who possessed a supreme treasure capable of slaying a Fourth-Order Demon King; Immortal Master Yang Ming, who relied on igniting his life force to reverse Core Formation and defeat a Nascent Soul True Lord.

And Qingluan True Monarch, who successfully broke through to Nascent Soul right under the Heaven Sword Sect’s nose and secured the core Opportunity in the Han Sha Illusion Domain.

Such strength, no matter where it was placed, was enough to command respect and apprehension.

However, seeing that his Senior Brother had already closed his eyes, his entire being like a statue, no longer speaking, he did not ask further, rose, and took his leave.

The auction in Great Dream Immortal City was very lively.

Although there were no rare Medicinal Pills like Ningjing Pill, many other rare treasures appeared, such as Tier 3 Demon Cores and Core Formation spiritual items.

Among them, the Tier 3 Demon Core was acquired by Chang Sheng Zhenren, the Old Ancestor of the Tianfu Lu Family, which sparked much discussion.

After all, the Tianfu Lu Family, with three Core Formation True Persons and a Tier 3 Demon King presiding over them, now acquired another Tier 3 Demon Core. Could it be that the Family was planning to Cultivate another False Core True Person?

Many people discussed animatedly, guessing which wife or child Lu Changsheng would use this Demon Core to Cultivate, while others speculated that Lu Changsheng would use it to accumulate the Family’s foundation.

This Chang Sheng Zhenren who auctioned the Tier 3 Demon Core was naturally Lu Changsheng’s Sanbao Avatar left in Great Dream Immortal City to mislead others.

As for Lu Changsheng himself, he was currently helping Ling Zixiao break through to Core Formation.

The latter’s Du Tian Divine Evil Diagram did not require upgrading and recasting like his Lifebound Treasure, the Yin Yang Diagram, so it was completed in half a month.

At this moment, inside the Immortal Cave, the two were intimately embracing, the sun and moon rotating above their heads, playing a beautiful and moving symphony of life.

In earlier years, when Lu Changsheng helped Xiao Xiyue and Lu Miaoge, he was only at the Middle Stage and Late Stage of Core Formation.

Now, his cultivation had reached the Peak of Core Formation, and his physique had broken through to Fourth-Order, causing the effects of the Sun Moon Reincarnation Art to greatly improve. Pure and rich Spiritual Qi, like a steaming mist, surged into Ling Zixiao’s body, limbs, and bones.

“Boom boom boom!”

Ling Zixiao’s Dragon’s Roar Body revived and roared, forming a mysterious balance with the paired Magic Treasure, Du Tian Divine Evil Diagram, above her head, as if expounding the Dao of Yin and Yang.

Immediately after, Lu Changsheng skillfully used the Yin Yang Creation Scripture as a foundation, simulating the magic power of the Twelve Heavens Devil God Art, to help Ling Zixiao achieve Core Formation.

At the same time.

Star Constellation Sea, an island mansion.

On this day, a powerful magical power fluctuation emerged from the mansion’s Immortal Cave. Invisible Spiritual Pressure and Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi roared like a Kunpeng.

“Core Formation Second Layer.”

Lu Quanzhen opened his eyes, exhaled a turbid breath, his dark and profound pupils like two black holes, captivating the soul.

He calmed his magical power Aura, flicked his palm, clearing away all the dust from his Breakthrough, and then stepped out of the Immortal Cave.

“Mr. Qu.”

The maid waiting outside saw Lu Quanzhen and immediately bowed respectfully.

“Has anything happened recently?”

Lu Quanzhen asked the maid.

Three years ago, he was severely injured in a battle and needed a place to recuperate and recover.

However, Tier 3 Spiritual Vein Dao fields were either controlled by major powers, occupied by powerful Loose Cultivators, or had Demon Kings residing there.

As for renting an Immortal Cave on a large island, he was severely injured at the time and found it inconvenient to travel, so he disguised himself as a False Core Cultivator and served as a Protector in a merchant association on the verge of bankruptcy.

Not only were the conditions generous and relaxed, allowing him to recuperate and Cultivate in a spiritual land, but he could also learn about the Star Constellation Sea through this merchant association.

The downside was that the Spiritual Vein was weaker, making long-term cultivation impossible, and he had to bear the risk of the merchant association’s bankruptcy and demise.

“Mr. Qu, please wait.”

The maid immediately left quickly and then presented a Jade Slip containing intelligence.

“Kunpeng Nest?”

Lu Quanzhen’s eyes narrowed slightly as he read the message on the Jade Slip.

He had been in the Star Constellation Sea for over ten years.

Naturally, he had heard of the Kunpeng Nest.

Initially, he was quite excited, thinking of the Kunpeng Devouring Heaven Demon God Art he cultivated.

But when he carefully collected and understood the relevant information about the Kunpeng Nest, he realized something was amiss!

News about the Kunpeng Nest would appear every now and then in the Star Constellation Sea, and he immediately guessed that someone was deliberately spreading the news to confuse or set a trap.

“However, I can go and see…”

Although this news was half-true and most likely false.

He had never been one to Cultivate in seclusion.

Knowing his own talent, he knew that relying solely on arduous cultivation would yield little success.

Now that his injuries had recovered and his cultivation had broken through, it was natural for him to go out and see if there were any Opportunities to be gained.

Even if the news of this Kunpeng Nest was false, someone would still fall for it, and he might be able to fish in troubled waters and gain some benefits from it.

Immediately, Lu Quanzhen told the maid that he had something to see the president about.

“Mr. Qu.”

The reason this merchant association was in decline and on the verge of bankruptcy was naturally that their Core Formation True Person had died outside, leaving only a few False Core Cultivators to preside.

Therefore, when Lu Quanzhen came to serve as a Protector, he had already thought of a countermeasure: he directly displayed his Golden Core-level magical power, stated that he could no longer serve as a Protector, and terminated their contract in advance.

Upon hearing this, the president was angry in his heart and wanted to demand some benefits.

But sensing the faint and awe-inspiring Aura of killing and bloodlust emanating from Lu Quanzhen, he immediately said respectfully, “It is truly an honor for our Linghai Merchant Association that Senior can temporarily reside on our Linghai Island.”

“If Senior is willing, our Linghai Merchant Association is willing to offer Senior a hefty sum as an offering…”

“No need. These Spirit Stones will serve as the rental fee for the Spiritual Vein over these three years.”

Lu Quanzhen tossed out a Storage Pouch, then transformed into a divine rainbow and shot out, flying towards the sea area where the Kunpeng Nest was located.

The Linghai President watched Lu Quanzhen leave, his expression shifting between clear and cloudy, finally sighing.