Chapter 713: Kunpeng’s magic power, the Sea-Splitting Black Dragon Whale reaches the fourth level!

After accompanying his wife and children on Dream Stream Island for half a month, Lu Changsheng returned to Great Dream Immortal City to prepare items for the Sea-Splitting Black Flood Dragon Whale’s tribulation.

In terms of pills, in addition to the [Beast Heart Pill] traded from the Spirit Taming Sect, the [Snake Marrow Bone Molting Pill], [Demon Muscle Blood Generating Pellet], and [Soul Cleansing Gu] obtained from the Five Poisons Sect, Lu Changsheng also planned to refine a batch of [Beast Spirit Bone Melting Pill].

This pill could not only enhance the foundation and potential of demonic beasts but also quickly restore injuries under the lightning tribulation.

It was also thanks to the trip to the Myriad Demon Abyss that he happened to gather the materials for this, saving him the time to search for them again.

As for other things, he was preparing to refine a tribulation-crossing artifact, the [Lightning Transformation Umbrella].

This was a spiritual treasure recorded in the 《Divine Machine Hundred Refinements Art》.

It had the effect of absorbing and dissolving the power of heavenly lightning.

During the tribulation, this umbrella could not only increase resistance to the heavenly tribulation but also weaken and dissolve part of it, which could then be used to temper the body and magic power.

The one Lu Changsheng was preparing to refine was naturally a Pinduoduo imitation version.

It was intended to test the general effect of this treasure and prepare for his own Nascent Soul heavenly tribulation in the future.

Through the previous body refinement tribulation, Lu Changsheng knew that tempering his body and magic power with the help of the heavenly tribulation was of great help to him.

Under normal circumstances, crossing a tribulation was already extremely dangerous, let alone using it to temper oneself.

At this time, the effect of such tribulation-crossing artifacts and tribulation-dissolving items became apparent.

Without further delay, Lu Changsheng gave Ling Zixiao some instructions and then ordered Hong Lian to refine the [Beast Spirit Bone Melting Pill] while he refined the [Lightning Transformation Umbrella].

As a fourth-order beast tamer and a top-tier third-order alchemist, refining a third-order Beast Spirit Bone Melting Pill was naturally a piece of cake for Hong Lian.

If not for the lack of spiritual herbs, she still had a few rare unique secret formulas in her possession that could increase the chance of a demonic beast advancing to the fourth order.

Starry Sky Sea.

In the endless sea, a stone cliff stood tall, where an ancient bird’s nest was located.

This nest looked ancient, but shrouded in endless radiant light and mist, it gave off an indescribable sense of age and vicissitude.

As the Kunpeng’s Nest’s Dao-pattern restrictions dissipated and it fully opened, strong individuals entered the secret realm from the ancient nest on the stone cliff one after another.

“Nascent Soul True Monarchs and Fourth-order Demon Kings have all gone in, we can act now.”

After all the Nascent Soul level powerhouses and Fourth-order Demon Kings entered the ancient nest, some Core Formation, and even Foundation Establishment cultivators, quietly approached, wondering if they could enter the secret realm and obtain some opportunities.

After all, the Kunpeng’s Nest was truly tempting!

This was a top-tier secret realm rumored to exist in the Starry Sky Sea for countless years, containing rare treasures and peerless opportunities.

And the cultivation world never lacked stories of small cultivators picking up leaks from big figures, obtaining supreme opportunities, and soaring into the sky!

Lu Quanzhen sat cross-legged on a small island a hundred miles away from the Kunpeng’s Nest, concealing his figure through a simple formation, preparing to go over and take a look after the commotion completely died down.

After all, he wasn’t planning to enter the Kunpeng’s Nest.

He just wanted to feel the Kunpeng’s Nest up close and cultivate his cultivation techniques and divine abilities with the help of the ancient nest’s Kunpeng energy.

Just then, a dark cloud suddenly drifted towards him from the sky, and then landed above his formation.

“Hmm?”

Lu Quanzhen’s heart immediately sank, his expression vigilant.

The next moment, a light snort sounded from within the dark cloud.

A beam of light as black as ink suddenly descended, hitting the light shield of his formation.

“Crack! Crack! Crackle crackle…”

The light shield of this quasi-third-order formation directly shattered like a mirror, and then completely vanished with a roar.

“Boom!”

Lu Quanzhen saw the black light beam continuing to shoot towards him, 《Kunpeng Devouring Heaven Demonic Divine Art》 was fully activated, a Kun and a Peng appeared around his body, flicking their tails and spreading their wings, they suddenly grew to several feet in size, opening their mouths to swallow the black light beam in front of them.

However, even so, Lu Quanzhen’s body still retreated sharply by more than ten feet, his vitality and magic power unstable.

“Nascent Soul True Monarch!”

Lu Quanzhen looked at the dark cloud in front of him, his face suddenly sinking.

Although he had never fought against a Nascent Soul True Monarch before.

But the previous Nascent Soul battle on Illusory Profound Island, as well as the energy around the Kunpeng’s Nest, made him realize that the person in front of him was a Nascent Soul cultivator!

Why would a Nascent Soul cultivator attack him?

Without daring to hesitate or think too much, Lu Quanzhen cupped his hands and bowed, saying, “May I ask why senior has graced this place and what instructions you have for this junior?”

Although the other party had attacked him without reason.

But in the cultivation world, the strong prey on the weak, and a Nascent Soul cultivator attacking him needed no reason at all.

It was meaningless for him to get angry or question at this time.

Moreover, a Nascent Soul cultivator could kill him with ease.

The attack just now was merely a casual strike, a show of force, not a genuine killing move against him.

Therefore, this person likely had some purpose.

“Not bad, a mere early Core Formation, under this old man’s strike, can still remain so calm and composed. Just this state of mind and courage is excellent.”

From within the dark cloud came a majestic and aged voice, making it impossible to discern whether it was praise or disdain.

“Thank you for the compliment, senior.”

Lu Quanzhen said calmly, neither humble nor arrogant, “Senior is a Nascent Soul True Monarch, if you wanted to kill this junior, even if I were panicked and afraid, it would be useless.”

“You are a smart person, this old man likes to deal with smart people.”

The dark cloud in the sky gradually dissipated.

A thin old man with high cheekbones and a hooked nose landed in front of Lu Quanzhen, his deep, dark eyes staring intently at him, saying, “Do you want to go to the Kunpeng’s Nest to take a look? This old man can safely take you in and out once.”

“Enter the Kunpeng’s Nest?”

Upon hearing this, Lu Quanzhen’s heart was startled.

He naturally wanted to go to the Kunpeng’s Nest.

But this level of secret realm was simply not something a Core Formation cultivator like him could set foot in.

Moreover, this person’s origin was unknown, and he suddenly said he wanted to take him in. How could he dare to rashly go to the Kunpeng’s Nest with the other party?

“This junior only heard that the Kunpeng’s Nest had appeared and came to see it, I have no intention of going in, nor do I have the fortune to enjoy it. Thank you for your kindness, senior!”

Lu Quanzhen quickly cupped his hands and bowed, saying with a sincere expression.

“Hmm? You’re not giving this old man face?”

The old man’s face sank, his voice cold, causing Lu Quanzhen to suddenly bear immense pressure, his steps staggering backward.

“May I ask why senior wants to take this junior to the Kunpeng’s Nest?”

Lu Quanzhen retreated more than ten steps before steadying himself, saying with a bitter face.

He could already see that the other party had come specifically for him.

“Naturally, it’s because you cultivate the 《Kunpeng Demonic Art》.”

Although the old man’s voice was calm, his eyes, like withered wells and black holes, sent shivers down Lu Quanzhen’s spine.

Lu Quanzhen didn’t expect it to be related to his cultivation technique.

And how did the other party know that he cultivated the 《Kunpeng Devouring Heaven Demonic Divine Art》.

He respectfully asked, “May I ask what senior means by the Kunpeng Demonic Art?”

“Hehe…”

The hooked-nosed old man chuckled lowly, raising his somewhat sharp palm.

Just then, a bloody little fish appeared, emanating a dense blood aura, as if it wanted to devour the heavens and earth.

“This…”

Lu Quanzhen’s pupils suddenly constricted.

Although it was different from the 《Kunpeng Devouring Heaven Demonic Divine Art》 he cultivated.

But he recognized at a glance that this was the Devouring Heaven technique from the latter half of the 《Kunpeng Devouring Heaven Demonic Art》.

Seeing Lu Quanzhen’s expression, the old man’s voice softened slightly, saying, “Don’t worry, this old man has no ill intentions towards you, I just want to go to the Kunpeng’s Nest with you.”

“May I ask, senior, what matter requires this junior to enter the Kunpeng’s Nest?”

Lu Quanzhen didn’t know what connection the other party had with this cultivation technique.

Thinking of how his cultivation technique had gradually become active when he was near the Kunpeng’s Nest before, he couldn’t help but guess, could the 《Kunpeng Devouring Heaven Demonic Divine Art》 have some connection with the Kunpeng’s Nest?

Otherwise, why would this person take him there without reason?

But this person himself also cultivated the 《Kunpeng Devouring Heaven Demonic Art》, so why would he still need to bring him along?

“Hmm?”

Seeing Lu Quanzhen’s confused look, the old man frowned slightly, and then said, “Presumably, when you are near the Kunpeng’s Nest, your cultivation technique will have some resonance…”

However, before he finished speaking, the old man’s face suddenly sank, and two beams of light as black as ink shot out from his eyes, breaking through layers of void.

“Who’s there, get out for this old man!”

As the Nascent Soul level might erupted, Lu Quanzhen, who was nearby, instantly felt the pressure double, his whole body’s vitality surged, and his figure retreated.

The gap between Core Formation and Nascent Soul was simply too great!

Even though he was an Indestructible Golden Core, a top-tier cultivator among those of the same level.

But facing a Nascent Soul True Monarch who was a whole major realm higher, he still had no power to resist.

“Why is Daoist Wugu so angry? I just happened to pass by here.”

Just then, the void in the distance rippled, and a middle-aged man with a full forehead, ruddy complexion, ancient eyes, and wearing a brown robe appeared.

Nascent Soul True Monarch!

Another Nascent Soul True Monarch!

Lu Quanzhen was horrified when he saw this middle-aged man, not expecting another Nascent Soul cultivator to appear.

Just now, he was still thinking about how to find an opportunity to escape.

Now it seemed, unless the two fought to the death, he had no chance at all.

“Passing by, that’s quite a coincidence.”

The hooked-nosed old man said with a gloomy face and a sarcastic tone, but he did not attack again.

“Tsk, is this young friend here because he wants to go to the Kunpeng’s Nest?”

The brown-robed man completely ignored Old Demon Wugu’s words, looked at Lu Quanzhen, sizing him up and down, saying, “I have always liked to help the younger generation. For some reason, I feel like we are old friends at first sight today. Are you willing to become my disciple?”

As soon as these words were spoken, the hooked-nosed old man beside him surged with Nascent Soul level pressure, seemingly about to attack.

“Hehe, just kidding.”

Although the brown-robed man was not afraid of Old Demon Wugu in front of him, he was also unwilling to completely offend him, so he smiled and said.

Then he transmitted his divine sense to him, saying, “Daoist Wugu wants to take this child into the Kunpeng’s Nest, is it because of the Kunpeng Demonic Art?”

“But this child is just a Core Formation cultivator, is he really useful?”

He knew a little about the rumors concerning the Kunpeng Demonic Art and the Kunpeng’s Nest.

It was rumored that this cultivation technique was passed down from the Kunpeng’s Nest in the early years and was related to a certain core opportunity within the Kunpeng’s Nest.

It was just that the Kunpeng’s Nest had only reappeared after thousands of years, and even they didn’t know if the rumors were true.

Old Demon Wugu knew that if he didn’t explain himself clearly, it would be difficult to take Lu Quanzhen away. He said coldly, “Since Fellow Daoist Shi Hai has seen it, you must have realized that this child’s Kunpeng Demonic Art is not an incomplete scroll.”

The brown-robed man didn’t speak, but stepped forward and grabbed Lu Quanzhen’s shoulder.

The latter subconsciously wanted to dodge, but couldn’t avoid it no matter what.

“Can be Kun, can be Peng, Yin and Yang alternate, righteous and demonic cycles! This…”

Shi Hai looked at Lu Quanzhen’s Kunpeng Demonic Body and Kunpeng mana, and a look of surprise and doubt immediately appeared in his eyes.

Although he wasn’t clear about the 《Kunpeng Devouring Heaven Demonic God Art》.

But he could see that this was different from the 《Kunpeng Demonic Art》 he knew.

“May I ask where little friend’s master comes from?”

Through Lu Quanzhen’s cultivation method, Dao Foundation, Golden Core, and physical body, he could tell that the latter was not simple.

He was definitely not some unknown rogue cultivator!

Therefore, as a Nascent Soul cultivator, he was willing to inquire about his background and did not want to offend the forces behind him rashly.

“Heavenly Demonic Sect!”

Lu Quanzhen said directly.

He knew that as a Core Formation cultivator, it would be difficult to lie in front of a Nascent Soul True Monarch, and he absolutely could not have any hesitation or fluctuation.

As for why he reported the Heavenly Demonic Sect, it was a question he had thought about years ago.

His inheritance, borrowing the tiger’s skin, could not use the Star Constellation Sea forces, as it was easy to reveal the truth.

And the Heavenly Talisman Lu Family and Great Dream Immortal City were completely insignificant in front of these old Nascent Soul monsters, and they had never heard of them.

So, to have deterrence and fit his cultivation method, there were only the major demonic forces famous throughout the Southern Wilderness Cultivation World.

He had learned about the Seven Demonic Sects years ago.

Inheritances like the Immortal Lotus Sect, Blood Sea Sect, and Nether Ghost Sect did not match his 《Kunpeng Devouring Heaven Demonic God Art》.

So, among the remaining Heavenly Demonic Sect, Ten Thousand Beast Demonic Sect, and Sky Demonic Sect, he chose the Heavenly Demonic Sect, which had the greatest reputation.

As for whether he could bluff them, that was another matter.

He felt that with his current situation, he had a certain degree of credibility.

“Heavenly Demonic Sect!?”

Shi Hai and Old Demon Wugu exchanged glances.

Although the Star Constellation Sea was far from the center of the Southern Wilderness Cultivation World, it was not isolated from the world.

As Nascent Soul True Monarchs, they naturally had heard of one of the top forces in the Southern Wilderness Cultivation World, the Heavenly Demonic Sect!

The Lu Quanzhen in front of them, even if placed in the Heavenly Demonic Sect, would at least be a true disciple level existence.

If they killed him casually and the Heavenly Demonic Sect found out, it was very likely to cause trouble.

“Fellow Daoist Wugu, does the Heavenly Demonic Sect have the 《Kunpeng Demonic Art》?”

Shi Hai asked Old Demon Wugu.

“As a top demonic force in the Southern Wilderness, the Heavenly Demonic Sect has heard of the fame of the Kunpeng Demonic Art and is very likely to have collected it.”

Old Demon Wugu said somewhat uncertainly.

After a brief thought, the two looked at Lu Quanzhen beside them and said, “Since little friend comes from the Heavenly Demonic Sect, why did you come to the Star Constellation Sea?”

“After I broke through to Core Formation, my Master instructed me to come to the Star Constellation Sea for experience, saying there might be an opportunity for me. So, upon hearing of the appearance of the Kunpeng Nest, I came to take a look.”

Lu Quanzhen said with a calm expression.

The appearance of the two suggested they likely believed his words.

No matter what, he could not show the slightest flaw at this time.

“Since that is the case, then I suppose little friend should know about the 《Kunpeng Demonic Art》 and the Kunpeng Nest.”

Shi Hai looked at Lu Quanzhen and said indifferently.

Through the situation just now, Lu Quanzhen had already guessed that the two were targeting him because of his cultivation method.

He smiled bitterly and shook his head, saying, “Master did not explain in detail, only saying that there might be an opportunity for me here. I guessed it was related to the rumored Kunpeng Nest, but all I encountered over the years were false rumors.”

“Although the Kunpeng Nest has appeared this time, with my current strength, I cannot enter at all and can only wait for Master’s reply.”

Lu Quanzhen cupped his hands and said, bringing out a mysterious Master again.

“Since that is the case, I will tell little friend that the 《Kunpeng Demonic Art》 you cultivate was passed down from the Kunpeng Nest three thousand years ago and is related to a certain core opportunity in the secret realm.”

“It’s just that this cultivation method is extremely difficult to cultivate and goes against the heavens. After causing a bloody storm at that time, it gradually became lost, with only a few incomplete scrolls remaining.”

“Since little friend has cultivated and mastered this art, entering the secret realm might allow you to obtain the core opportunity within.”

Shi Hai looked at Lu Quanzhen and said in a calm voice.

Although he didn’t show too much power, Lu Quanzhen felt that this person was even more terrifying than Old Demon Wugu.

“This junior does not dare to covet such opportunities and treasures. If the two seniors are interested, this junior is willing to go with the two seniors and enter the secret realm, but the secret realm is dangerous…”

Lu Quanzhen knew that the two in front of him had already reached some kind of agreement and cooperation, and it was impossible to expect them to fight each other.

In this situation, even if he used the tiger’s skin of the Heavenly Demonic Sect and a mysterious Master, it would be useless.

He could only rely on his own value and then find a way to survive from the hands of the two.

“Hehe, little friend is indeed a smart person. With me and Fellow Daoist Wugu here, little friend can rest assured. When we obtain the opportunity, little friend will also have a share.”

Shi Hai said with a smile, very satisfied with Lu Quanzhen’s sensibility.

The Kunpeng Nest only opens once every several thousand years.

Now that there was an opportunity to access the core opportunity of the secret realm, it was worth it even if they offended the Heavenly Demonic Sect.

“Little friend, this is a magic treasure [Black Spirit Ring] that this old man refined years ago. It has the effect of self-defense and protecting its master. You can wear it on your body, just in case.”

At this moment, Old Demon Wugu raised his hand slightly, and a bone bracelet with a dark glow appeared, flying down in front of Lu Quanzhen.

“…”

Lu Quanzhen looked at the ring in front of him, thinking that he didn’t know if it was for self-defense and protecting the master, or for restraining the master, but he still cupped his hands and thanked him.

Seeing this, Shi Hai also threw a magic treasure from his storage ring to Lu Quanzhen.

Then, the two took Lu Quanzhen to the Kunpeng Nest.

When Lu Quanzhen stepped onto the Kunpeng Nest on the stone cliff, the 《Kunpeng Devouring Heaven Demonic God Art》 began to operate autonomously, instinctively devouring the flowing chaotic energy.

Seeing this, Shi Hai and Old Demon Wugu were even more convinced that Lu Quanzhen could help them find the core opportunity.

Three months later.

Great Dream Immortal City.

Lu Changsheng and Hong Lian respectively completed the refining of the [Lightning Transformation Umbrella] and the [Beast Spirit Bone Fusion Pill].

However, at this time, Ling Zixiao told Lu Changsheng a piece of news: Yan Lan had come to Great Dream Immortal City, preparing to attempt to form a Pseudo-Core.

Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng went to visit her.

Although the latter was fully prepared, she was still a little nervous when the moment truly arrived.

In response, Lu Changsheng used the dual cultivation method to help her resolve her worries and difficulties.

And he also helped her select a superior Core Formation spiritual item from the Great Dream Immortal City’s treasure vault.

With a third-order demon core and a superior Core Formation spiritual item, unless she performed truly poorly and unsatisfactorily, this Pseudo-Core was already a certainty.

Yan Lan was also deeply grateful, shedding tears like rain, facing Lu Changsheng’s generosity.

Three days later, Yan Lan began to quietly adjust her state.

Lu Changsheng did not wait in the cave mansion to protect her.

Forming a Pseudo-Core was a bit faster than forming a True Core, but it still took several months.

If Yan Lan’s state brewed for too long, it could also take more than half a year.

Moreover, he had used divination to calculate Yan Lan’s breakthrough, which showed an auspicious sign, indicating that the problem was not big.

“Zixiao.”

Lu Changsheng returned to the City Lord’s Mansion and signaled Ling Zixiao to notify him immediately if anything happened.

Then, with Hong Lian, he took the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng and the Soul-Cry Beast to the depths of the Great Dream Marsh to help the Sea-Splitting Black Flood Dragon Whale advance to the fourth order!

The breakthrough location was naturally still the sea eye where the Great Dream Marsh flowed into the Star Constellation Sea.

It must be said that hunting the [Deep Sea Demonic Whale King] with Meng Wuchen and his wife back then was a very correct choice.

Although demonic beasts don’t require as high a spiritual脉 as cultivators for breakthrough and advancement, they still have certain needs.

Without this sea eye, it would have taken him a lot of time and effort to find an ownerless quasi-fourth order spiritual脉 elsewhere for the Sea-Splitting Black Flood Dragon Whale to break through.

“It seems that no demon king dares to occupy this sea eye anymore.”

The Sea-Splitting Black Flood Dragon Whale, which had completely completed its bloodline transformation, was even faster in the sea.

In half a month, it arrived at the sea eye from Dream Stream Island.

However, this sea eye might have had too many demon kings die there and was considered inauspicious, so no demon king was occupying it anymore.

“Big Black… underwent the True Spirit Tribulation here years ago, and husband killed several third-order top-tier demon kings. The remaining demon kings sensed Big Black’s residual aura and dared not approach anymore.”

Hong Lian, wearing a red gold-embroidered luxurious dress, with a slender and peerless figure, glowing with a hazy radiance, stood side by side with Lu Changsheng, like a pair of immortal companions, and said softly.

However, when she mentioned the name Big Black, she was still a little unaccustomed.

After all, who would give a spiritual pet with True Spirit bloodline such a name?

“It’s good that there aren’t any.”

Lu Changsheng smiled, not minding, and motioned to the Sea-Splitting Black Flood Dragon Whale: “Go ahead.”

On the way here this trip, he had calculated the Sea-Splitting Black Flood Dragon Whale’s breakthrough matters again.

It was still an auspicious sign.

So he was very relieved.

Just like that, two months passed.

“Whoosh la la—”

On this day, the calm Great Dream Marsh suddenly began to boil, as if stirred by an invisible hand, forming small whirlpools.

When hundreds of whirlpools appeared, these whirlpools seemed to be injected with infinite power, began to rotate rapidly and intertwine, forming a deafening roar, as if the sea was suppressing its anger, or like the ancient giant beast at the bottom of the sea sighing when it woke up.

Lu Changsheng’s eyes glowed with a golden brilliant light, seeing a terrifying quasi-fourth order demonic aura spreading from the bottom of the sea, absorbing all the spiritual energy of this world.

Lu Changsheng knew that the Sea-Splitting Black Flood Dragon Whale had begun to attempt to break through to the fourth order!