Chapter 719: Divination tool, secret realm development!
A month and a half later.
City Lord’s Mansion, Refining Hall.
On the dark gold forging platform, the Lei Gang Dragon Flame, like a purple-red flood Dragon, roared at a thumb-sized, intricately patterned copper coin.
Watching the copper coin tremble wildly, Lu Changsheng formed hand seals and then threw out the two copper coins he had previously refined.
Instantly, the three copper coins formed a tripod-like stance, their Qi interweaving and surging.
When the timing and heat were just right, Lu Changsheng released the prepared nine heavens clear spirit qi to cleanse and fuse the Qi of the three copper coins, completing the final step to form a combined Magic Treasure!
After a long while, the three copper coins shimmered with brilliant spiritual light and flew into Lu Changsheng’s hand.
“It’s finally done. I hope it doesn’t disappoint me.”
Lu Changsheng looked at the copper coins in his hand and let out a long breath.
To refine these three copper coins, comparable to top-grade Magic Treasures, he had spent a considerable amount of Heaven And Earth Treasure, even investing one Nascent Soul spiritual item.
If the effect was unsatisfactory, it would be a huge loss!
“Let’s check Quanzhen’s situation first.”
Calculating the time, it had taken him half a year to refine this life-bound Magic Treasure.
Through the Family tree, he knew that his son Lu Quanzhen was not in life-threatening danger, so it was very likely that he had left the Secret Realm.
“Buzz, buzz, buzz!”
Lu Changsheng lightly tossed the three copper coins in his palm, then formed hand seals.
As the divination began, the copper coins in front of him gradually glowed with a faint golden luster, emanating a mysterious Qi, and profound Talismans flew out, interweaving with Lu Changsheng’s Heavenly Secrets Qi.
“Quanzhen has already left the Secret Realm, but there is still a force blocking and isolating his Heavenly Secrets, making it difficult to predict his fortune!”
With the help of the divination copper coins, Lu Changsheng sensed a change in his son Lu Quanzhen’s Heavenly Secrets power.
It was no longer as chaotic and blurry as before, completely inscrutable.
If he expended essence blood and Lifespan, he might be able to gain some information.
“The Great Dream Marsh and the Star Constellation Sea are far apart. When I go to the Star Constellation Sea, gather some information and clues, and then use the father-son Bloodline as a medium, expending essence blood and Lifespan, I might be able to further deduce his situation.”
In just a short period of divination, Lu Changsheng’s face turned somewhat pale.
On one hand, divination consumed a great deal of mental energy.
On the other hand, the previous Artifact Refining had also consumed a lot of his energy, so he was not at his Peak state.
“It seems this divination life-bound Magic Treasure was not in vain; it still has some use.”
Lu Changsheng put away the three copper coins and did not continue divining.
Knowing his current situation, continuing to divine would only waste essence blood and Lifespan.
It would be better to first go to the Star Constellation Sea, inquire about his son’s situation through information channels, gather relevant clues, and then try to divine again.
“This power that isolates Heavenly Secrets is very subtle, unlike the methods of other diviners. Could it be that Quanzhen is currently trapped in a cave heaven magical treasure that can isolate Heavenly Secrets divination?”
Lu Changsheng pondered, thinking of the divination sensation he had just received in the ethereal realm.
cave heaven magical treasures that isolate Heavenly Secrets are extremely rare, and it is difficult for ordinary Core Formation cultivator to possess them.
Coupled with the fact that his son Lu Quanzhen carried the quasi-Tier 4 Talisman he had given him, he would most likely be able to escape from anyone below Nascent Soul.
Therefore, his son was very likely to have fallen into the hands of a Nascent Soul True Lord.
“Sigh, why do they all provoke Nascent Soul cultivator?”
Lu Changsheng was a bit helpless.
No matter where, Core Formation cultivator were considered high-level Cultivator.
And Nascent Soul cultivator usually appeared and disappeared like Dragons, so under normal circumstances, Core Formation cultivator would find it difficult to provoke Nascent Soul cultivator.
But his eldest son Lu Ping’an had provoked a Nascent Soul cultivator before, and now his son Lu Quanzhen had provoked a Nascent Soul cultivator.
“Will Qing Shan and Nangong Yaoyao also provoke Nascent Soul cultivator in the future?”
Lu Changsheng thought of his other two children who had broken through to the Golden Core Realm and couldn’t help but muse.
However, thinking of the commotion he had caused in the Han Sha Illusion Domain, and how he was still being watched by a bunch of Nascent Soul-level forces and Cultivator in the Southern Wilderness Northern Region, Lu Changsheng shook his head again.
Even he, in his situation, couldn’t avoid encountering many troubles. It was impossible for his children, who were out exploring and seeking Opportunity, not to encounter trouble.
“Lu Lang, what’s wrong?”
Ling Zixiao saw Lu Changsheng’s slightly pale face and immediately asked with concern.
“I just used a divination technique, and it consumed a bit too much, but it’s nothing serious.”
Lu Changsheng smiled and said.
He possessed Tier 4 Body Refining and an exceptional physique, giving him an advantage over ordinary diviners in such divination.
For example, expending essence blood not only yielded better results but also allowed for faster recovery.
“Divination?”
Ling Zixiao naturally knew about divination and had even studied the Lu Family’s divination Legacy before.
It was just that her talent in this area was not high, and she had to focus on other things, so she only had a basic understanding.
“Yes, I sensed some danger to Quanzhen in the ethereal realm, so I performed a divination…”
Lu Changsheng said truthfully.
He had planned to go to the Star Constellation Sea to seek Nascent Soul Opportunity after he finished with Lu Family affairs.
Now with his son Lu Quanzhen’s situation, he felt a sense of urgency and planned to go as soon as the Secret Realm matter was resolved.
“Ling Zixiao, what’s the situation with the Secret Realm now?”
Lu Changsheng continued to ask.
“The Secret Realm is stable, as Senior Honglian said, with no accidents. It’s just that more than one Tier 3 Demon King was discovered, making development and exploration somewhat difficult.”
Ling Zixiao said immediately.
“Have you informed Lu Ping’an?”
“I have already contacted Miaoge, and Lu Ping’an should be on his way. Calculating the time, he should be arriving soon.”
Although the Sun Moon Two Instruments Profound Light Mirror had been brought to Great Dream Immortal City by Lu Changsheng, it was very convenient to contact Bihu Mountain from there.
“Good. I’ll rest for a few days. When Lu Ping’an arrives, don’t rush into the Secret Realm. Wait until I come out of seclusion.”
Lu Changsheng nodded in response, then went to rest and Dual Cultivation with Honglian.
Half a month later.
Lu Changsheng emerged from Honglian’s Immortal Cave, his spirits revitalized.
Upon hearing that Lu Ping’an had arrived at Great Dream Marsh and was currently on Dragon Fish Island, Lu Changsheng did not delay.
He went to Dragon Fish Island with Honglian and Meng Xiaochun, then took Lu Ping’an to the Secret Realm.
To prevent Cultivator from breaking into the Secret Realm, the surrounding area had been sealed off by the City Lord’s Mansion.
It was guarded by a Sea Spirit Flood Dragon and several Foundation Establishment Cultivator.
This Sea Spirit Flood Dragon, snatched from Wanhu Zhenren, although tamed by Honglian, still retained a certain ferocity in its bones, and only Lu Changsheng and Honglian could command it.
But Honglian usually had no use for this Sea Spirit Flood Dragon, so she simply handed it over to the Rift Sea Mysterious Dragon Whale as a subordinate.
Sometimes, even the most powerful beast tamer couldn’t compare to the Bloodline suppression between Yao Beasts.
Facing the Rift Sea Mysterious Dragon Whale, who had advanced to Tier 4, with just a few wisps of its Qi, this Sea Spirit Flood Dragon quickly chose to submit and obediently obey.
“Tsk tsk tsk, it really is better to use Yao Beasts to manage Yao Beasts.”
Lu Changsheng clicked his tongue and suddenly had some ideas about the Great Dream Marsh before him.
As long as the Rift Sea Mysterious Dragon Whale subdued all the Demon Kings in the Great Dream Marsh, wouldn’t all the islands in the Great Dream Marsh, including those shrouded in mist, be open for development?
“Honglian, what do you think about using the Rift Sea Mysterious Dragon Whale to lead and govern the Great Dream Marsh?”
Lu Changsheng told Honglian his idea and asked.
“Lu Lang’s idea is certainly feasible, but these wild Demon Kings are not so easy to tame. Even if they submit to Lingjing, their inherent wildness and ferocity might still cause them to attack Cultivator.”
As a Cultivator proficient in the Dao of Beast Taming, Honglian understood the habits of Yao Beasts very well.
She stated that such things had been done before, and it was necessary to Cultivate multiple Demon Kings.
Then, like cultivating Dao Soldiers, a group of Tier 2 Yao Beasts would be tamed and fed Medicinal Pills like ‘Spirit-Nourishing Pills’ and ‘Wisdom-Opening Pills’ that could enhance the intelligence of Yao Beasts, forming a clan that would be completely at their disposal.
This was a huge undertaking that could not be completed overnight and required a large investment of financial resources.
“It seems that completely developing the Great Dream Marsh is still not easy.”
Lu Changsheng shook his head, saying that he had planned to manage the Great Dream Marsh well.
For example, by having the Rift Sea Mysterious Dragon Whale subdue all Demon Kings, opening up sea routes, and resolving the inconvenience of travel and dangers of going out to sea in the Great Dream Marsh.
Then, all the islands would be leased or sold to other Cultivator and forces, and he would earn money by relying on maritime hegemony.
He could even earn money by having the Yao Beasts subdued by the Rift Sea Mysterious Dragon Whale perform tasks such as delivery, messaging, and transporting people.
“Let’s take it slow. When the Black Water Flood Dragon Dao Soldiers fully mature, we can gradually try.”
Lu Changsheng temporarily dismissed this idea, knowing that one must eat one bite at a time, and the most urgent task was to Breakthrough to Nascent Soul.
Breaking through to Nascent Soul and gaining strength would make everything he did much simpler and more convenient.
“Lu Ping’an, try to see if you can enter the Secret Realm?”
The Secret Realm before them had cultivation restrictions, only allowing Early Stage Core Formation to enter.
Although Lu Ping’an was only at Core Formation Layer 1, his Body Refining had already broken through to Tier 3 Late Stage.
Although he was a Dual Cultivation Body Cultivator, not a pure ancient Body Cultivator, he might still be incompatible with the Secret Realm.
Lu Ping’an tried to enter the Secret Realm upon hearing this. He only felt his body suddenly become heavy, but there was no Secret Realm repulsion.
“When Lu Ping’an enters, his Physical Body Divine Ability will likely be suppressed to some extent.”
Honglian said.
“Hmm.”
Lu Changsheng nodded, flipped his palm, and the three copper coins appeared in his hand. He lightly tossed them, then performed a divination to calculate the fortune of Lu Ping’an and Meng Xiaochun’s trip to the Secret Realm.
After a long while, he exhaled deeply, having obtained a divination result: the journey would be smooth, minor auspiciousness!
“Only minor auspiciousness?”
Lu Changsheng frowned slightly.
Minor auspiciousness also meant that this trip to the Secret Realm would not yield any rare or great Opportunity.
However, on second thought, both Lu Ping’an and Meng Xiaochun were Core Formation cultivator, and a minor auspicious divination indicated that they would at least obtain Core Formation-level Opportunity.
As for moderate auspiciousness and great auspiciousness, they represented at least top-tier Opportunity, or even Nascent Soul-level Opportunity.
“Lu Lang, what’s wrong?”
Honglian saw Lu Changsheng frown slightly and immediately asked with concern, thinking there was a problem with the Secret Realm.
“Nothing, the divination only shows minor auspiciousness, so I feel that this Opportunity won’t be too great.”
Lu Changsheng gently shook his head, saying that he no longer had much expectation for this Secret Realm.
Previously, he had been quite optimistic about this Secret Realm.
He had hoped that it would be like the Tian Yuan Secret Realm and Han Sha Illusion Domain, bringing a great harvest to his Family.
“…”
Honglian was speechless.
Not all Secret Realms contained Opportunity.
Many Secret Realms might take a lot of time and effort to explore, only to yield less than the effort put in, or even result in heavy losses.
Lu Ping’an and Meng Xiaochun entering the Secret Realm with a minor auspicious divination was already considered good.
Moreover, after the Secret Realm was explored, it could also be developed into a Medicinal Garden, Spirit Beast Garden, or Trial Grounds.
However, considering her Lu Lang’s situation, where anything less than a top-tier Opportunity was simply not worth his attention, she could understand.
“There shouldn’t be any great danger inside, but you still need to be careful after entering. If anything happens, come back immediately.”
Lu Changsheng said to his wife and son, and also gave them several Talismans and a Tier 3 Puppet.
Although the divination indicated minor auspiciousness and a smooth journey.
However, Heavenly Dao is unpredictable.
Divinations are not absolute and may change constantly over time.
It might be great auspiciousness one moment and great inauspiciousness the next, so one cannot be too superstitious about divinations.
“Father, I know.”
“Lu Lang, don’t worry, Xiao Chan knows.”
Neither of them was a novice Cultivator. They nodded and smiled at Lu Changsheng, then entered the Secret Realm.
“Boom!”
With a dizzying sensation, the moment Lu Ping’an entered the Secret Realm, his entire body sank, feeling as if he was carrying a heavy burden.
His entire body’s Qi and blood seemed to be tightly bound by invisible shackles.
Although he could struggle forcefully, he knew that doing so would affect the Secret Realm’s stability.
“Lu Ping’an, what’s wrong?”
Meng Xiaochun noticed Lu Ping’an’s discomfort.
“Nothing, it’s just that my Qi and blood exceed the Secret Realm’s limits, so they are suppressed and affected. I need to adapt.”
Lu Ping’an said with a grin.
Although his Qi and blood were suppressed, his Physical Body defense and strength would not be affected.
It was just that many Divine Ability were difficult to perform, and he needed to adapt to his current state.
This had been predicted by Honglian before entering the Secret Realm and was within expectations.
“Okay, tell me if anything feels wrong.”
Meng Xiaochun released a Puppet and several venomous insects; they would warn them if anything happened.
Now that she had entered the Secret Realm, she had returned from her usual state of a virtuous wife and loving mother to the Meng Xiaochun of her early years, who had traveled alone to Jin Country and become a Demonic Path True Disciple.
Half an hour later, Lu Ping’an adapted to his current physical state. He lightly patted his Spirit Beast Bag, and a large, dog-sized yellow mouse appeared.
“Squeak, squeak, squeak—”
This Spirit-Seeking Rat was precisely the Soul Search Rat that Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao had captured in Nine Heavens Immortal City years ago.
Ever since it was handed over to the Lu Family’s merchant guild by Lu Changsheng, it had been well-fed and well-cared for, and had now grown to Tier 2 Late Stage, making it the number one Soul Search Rat of Bihu Mountain.
Only for major missions or special circumstances would Lu Family disciples apply to take this Soul Search Rat out. Normally, it enjoyed good food and drink in Bihu Mountain.
However, this Spirit-Seeking Rat was able to reach this point because it had been starved nine times in three days under Lu Changsheng, knowing that it had to perform well to have value.
So, after being released from the Spirit Beast Bag by Lu Ping’an, it showed no laziness. Maintaining the demeanor of the number one Soul Search Rat, it immediately observed its surroundings, sensed the Qi of Heaven And Earth Treasure, and then began leading Lu Ping’an and Meng Xiaochun to scour the Secret Realm for various Spirit Medicine and Heaven And Earth Treasure.