Chapter 779: Lu Lingjing: Madam, the master is missing!

Eternal Night Land.

Deep within the forbidden mountains, darkness enveloped everything.

In this eerie, mysterious, and unknown dark land, a mechanical Puppet, glowing with a cold, ethereal light, stood silently with a golden Roc-like bird, their eye sockets glowing with ghostly fire, guarding a tent.

At this moment, inside the pitch-black tent, a profound mirror hung high, casting a faint glow that illuminated a captivating and alluring scene.

On the dark golden tiger fur rug, Yun Wanchang lay sprawled, her body fair and graceful, her dark hair spread out like black silk, like a secluded orchid blooming in the dark night.

Her flushed face, slightly closed beautiful eyes, teeth gently biting her red lips, and eyebrows constantly furrowed, then relaxed, all exuded a breathtaking charm that made one dizzy.

Lu Changsheng gazed at the beautiful woman before him with fervent and deep affection, his hand gently resting on her seemingly slender yet strong and firm waist, as if afraid of crushing the beauty before him with too much force.

Neither of them spoke, but through the most primitive actions, they released their mutual affection and love.

As the Yin and Yang intertwined and blended perfectly, an invisible cauldron formed by a great sun and a bright moon shimmered faintly above their heads.

“Focus and circulate your Cultivation Technique!”

At this moment, the woman spoke, her voice carrying a hint of irresistible charm.

Lu Changsheng watched Yun Wanchang’s Spiritual Energy enter his Dantian like small fish, resonating with his Golden Core Dao foundation and awakening his Yin-Yang Two Qi, and couldn’t help but be surprised.

He disregarded the lingering intimacy, held his breath, and calmly guided this wisp of Spiritual Energy.

He used his Yin-Yang Two Qi to nourish this wisp of Spiritual Energy, and then tried to further stimulate his Golden Core Dao foundation.

After a long while, their Cultivation Techniques circulated, returning this wisp of Spiritual Energy to Yun Wanchang’s body. Lu Changsheng then said, “Immortal Master, since you knew the effect of this Qi long ago, why did you only tell me now?”

Through the Dual Cultivation just now, by guiding Yun Wanchang’s Spiritual Energy, Lu Changsheng realized that this wisp of Spiritual Energy had the effect of stimulating his Golden Core Dao foundation and awakening his magical power.

Although the effect was minuscule, even inferior to the thre-colored flower.

But the problem was that the thre-colored flower was a rare spiritual product that required time and effort to find, while this Spiritual Energy could be obtained simply by the two of them Dual Cultivating.

Moreover, under the influence of the Spiritual Energy, his Yin and Yang Qi were awakened and could also be used to stimulate his Golden Core or nourish the Spiritual Energy.

It could be said that their situation was simply a perfect match.

Her Spiritual Energy nourished his Golden Core Dao foundation, while his Yin-Yang Two Qi could nourish her Spiritual Energy.

“…”

Yun Wanchang was speechless for a moment.

She knew, as she had guessed, that her Spiritual Energy had an effect on Lu Changsheng.

Furthermore, with his current cultivation Breakthrough to Core Formation Peak, his Yin-Yang Two Qi could continue to nourish and enhance her Spiritual Energy, thereby helping her awaken her dormant magical power.

“Immortal Master, we have already wasted so much time. We cannot waste any more. We must awaken our magical power as soon as possible and leave this place.”

Lu Changsheng did not blame Yun Wanchang.

After all, how could she just suggest Dual Cultivation the moment she saw him?

He didn’t mind, but as a female Cultivator, she naturally had some reservations.

“???”

Yun Wanchang was stunned when she heard Lu Changsheng’s words.

Although Spiritual Energy had some effect on awakening the Golden Core Dao foundation, how long would it take to completely awaken dormant magical power?

Even if she cultivated Sky Light Force and her Physical Body surpassed the third rank, she would still fall apart, wouldn’t she?

And how could there be such endless Dual Cultivation? She remembered that his Yin-Yang Two Qi seemed to take half a month or a month to recover, didn’t it?

With the Golden Core Dao foundation dormant here in the Eternal Night Land, could his Yin-Yang Two Qi still regenerate?

However, before she could ponder further, Lu Changsheng continued his actions and said with a serious expression, “Immortal Master, circulate your Cultivation Technique!”

Jiang Country, Bihu Mountain.

Lu Family Mansion.

“Aunt, this war in Liang Country is dangerous, let me go instead!”

Lu Ping’an, tall and upright, looked at Lu Miaoge and said earnestly with cupped hands.

After Yuan Country had established a firm foothold in Wu Country, it chose to intervene in the Liang Yue War.

Although Nascent Soul True Lords did not directly participate with Jiang Country’s aid, their support caused the situation in Liang Country to fall into a disadvantageous position, becoming precarious.

Facing such a situation, Jiang Country naturally could not stand idly by.

Not only were Core Formation cultivators from Qingyun Sect, Luoxia Sect, and Yu Ling Sect conscripted to assist in Liang Country, but the Family forces under their jurisdiction also found it difficult to remain uninvolved.

The Tianfu Lu Family, with three Core Formation cultivators, was naturally included in the conscription list.

The choice presented to them was: either send one Core Formation True Person; or provide ten Foundation Establishment Cultivators and a batch of strategic supplies to support the front lines.

This kind of war between Cultivation Countries was extremely cruel; sending Foundation Establishment Cultivators there was practically a death sentence.

The Lu Family had always cherished its disciples, so how could they send them to such a battlefield? Therefore, Lu Miaoge chose to go to the Liang Country war, leaving Lu Ping’an to oversee the Family.

“Ping’an, now that Jiang Country is involved in this war, there might be Cultivators from Liang Country and Jin Country taking the Opportunity to cause trouble in the rear, so the Family still needs you to take charge.”

“My Cultivation Technique has healing and life-saving effects, so I don’t need to engage in too much frontline combat. Moreover, I am going with Immortal Master Qingyi on this trip, so we will have each other to rely on, and there won’t be too much danger.”

Lu Miaoge, dressed in a plain white dress, with a clear and beautiful appearance and a watery temperament, spoke softly, knowing that Lu Ping’an’s combat power, cultivated by her husband, far surpassed her own.

However, his combat power was inconvenient to display, as it could easily attract the covetousness and apprehension of other Cultivation forces.

Going to Liang Country this time, if he were to be noticed, it might cause unnecessary trouble.

Furthermore, her two children, Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu, had been in Liang Country and unable to return. Lu Miaoge also wanted to take this Opportunity to visit her children and understand the cruel war they had experienced over the years.

Seeing that Lu Ping’an still wanted to persuade her, Lu Miaoge gently raised her hand, and her gentle, watery voice carried a hint of undeniable elder authority, saying, “Guarding the Family is no simpler than this trip. Besides, Xiao Qin is about to reach Core Formation, so you should stay with her.”

Lu Ping’an sighed, then said with a solemn expression, “Aunt, why don’t you take Xiao Hei with you? With me at home, Xiao Hei doesn’t need to guard.”

Although the Nine Nether Mastiff had only been promoted to the third rank for thirty years, as a Low Grade Heaven Rank Bloodline Yao Beast, it could still contend with and delay some Middle Stage True Core Cultivators for a while.

“The Cultivators who attacked White Tiger Mountain earlier came from Beast God Mountain in Liang Country. If I take Xiao Hei, it’s very likely to be coveted by Beast God Mountain and cause danger. Besides, I have the third-rank Puppet and Talisman given by your father to protect me, which is enough to handle general crises.”

Lu Changsheng had told Lu Miaoge about Ying’er, so she knew that Xiao Hei was coveted by the You Yue Saintess of Beast God Mountain.

“In that case, Aunt, please be careful. If anything happens, you can crush the communication Jade Slip at any time, and I will rush over immediately.”

Lu Ping’an said with a solemn expression.

Although his cultivation Realm had not improved much over the years, his entry into the Dragon Tiger Wide Abyss Skill and Nine Cicada Undying Golden Body Strength, along with the stable Divine Ability Realm, had significantly enhanced his combat power.

If he used the Great Wilderness Dragon Spine, even if he couldn’t defeat a Peak Core Formation Immortal Master, he could still contend without defeat.

Therefore, he was qualified to say this to Lu Miaoge, who was at the third level of Core Formation.

“Alright.”

Lu Miaoge looked at the burly and robust Lu Ping’an, with his upright and rugged face and pure and simple expression, and smiled softly, nodding.

The honest young man who was once sent to the mundane world by her husband, then discovered to have a Spiritual Root and brought back to Qingzhu Mountain, had unknowingly grown to a point she once had to look up to.

After deciding to go to the Liang Country war, Lu Miaoge instructed Lu Miaoyun on Family affairs.

Although she spoke lightly, stating there was no danger.

However, even Chu Qingyi had returned heavily injured before, and now the Liang Yue War was even more intense and fierce, so Lu Miaoge had also made some mental preparations.

“Hmph!”

Lu Ping’an arrived at the top of Biyun Peak, gazing at the misty, vast Bishui Lake in front of him, his hands tightly clenched, his powerful and robust arms seemingly entwined with Dragons and Tigers.

In his early years, with his father at home, he only needed to Cultivate with peace of mind.

Now that his father was often away, he deeply realized that his own strength was far from enough.

By himself, he simply couldn’t support the Family like his father could.

The Cultivation World was ever-changing; only by becoming a Nascent Soul True Lord could one protect a region and shelter a Family!

A few days later, Chu Qingyi and Xiao Xiyue arrived at Bihu Mountain in a Jade carriage.

“Miaoge, is there still no news from Changsheng?”

Xiao Xiyue, dressed in a moon-white dress, with a graceful figure like a Fairy from the Moon Palace, asked Lu Miaoge with concern.

Seeing her shake her head, she and Chu Qingyi exchanged glances, then sighed softly.

Before coming here, the two Senior Sisters had applied to the Qingyun Sect Master to check their Master’s Soul Lantern.

Although the Soul Lantern was stable, indicating their Master’s life was not in danger.

However, thinking that their Master had been away for over forty years with no news, and now Lu Changsheng had also gone out to seek a Nascent Soul Opportunity and had been out of contact for many years, a sense of worry inevitably arose in their hearts.

After chatting for a while, Chu Qingyi, holding her son Lu Shouzheng, looked at Xiao Xiyue and Lu Miaoge and said, “Junior Sister, Fellow Daoist Lu, I’ll trouble you to take care of Shou Zheng from now on.”

Although she had the right to refuse this conscription.

However, this conscription mission came from Heaven Sword Sect. If she refused, Qingyun Sect would need to send another Core Formation True Person.

Not to mention that Qingyun Sect’s Core Formation cultivators were currently stretched thin.

If she refused now, in a few years, when a new round of conscription came, she would still have to go, so it was better to go with Lu Miaoge this time.

As for her son Lu Shouzheng, she chose to foster him at Bihu Mountain.

Having stayed at Bihu Mountain for several months previously, she could see that they were very friendly and caring towards her son Lu Shouzheng, with no signs of rejection.

However, as she spoke, she looked at her son Lu Shouzheng, her beautiful eyes still filled with reluctance.

This trip would last at least several years, or until the ten-year period expired before she could return.

By then, her son would have grown from a young child to a handsome youth, embarking on Cultivation, and might even have forgotten his mother…

Even though she had pondered and struggled for a long time, now, at the time of departure, she still felt a pang of reluctance.

“Immortal Master Qingyi, please rest assured.”

Lu Miaoge immediately called Lu Miaoyun, Lu Ping’an, and Lu Qingqi.

“Please rest assured, Immortal Master, we will certainly take good care of Shou Zheng.”

Not to mention the relationship between Chu Qingyi and her husband and father.

Just her identity as a Core Formation Immortal Master was enough for Bihu Mountain to take it seriously.

Great Dream Immortal City.

City Lord’s Mansion, the flower-filled backyard.

“Senior Honglian, Heaven Sword Sect has sent another message, hoping for our resource aid, and attached a resource list containing several strategic resources.”

Ling Zixiao, dressed in a sapphire blue palace gown, with her hair elegantly coiled, spoke with a dignified and graceful posture.

As she spoke, she gently flicked her sleeve, and a Jade Slip shimmering with crystal clear light appeared in her hand, which she handed to Honglian beside her.

Honglian, dressed in a red, gold-embroidered Vermilion Bird gown, was elegant and beautiful, with a very tall figure.

Compared to her, Ling Zixiao, who stood shoulder to shoulder with her, with her refined features, graceful figure, and exceptional temperament, was not only much shorter, but her entire demeanor was overshadowed, like a supporting green leaf.

Honglian exuded an aura of majesty and nobility in her every move. She took the Jade Slip, her slender fingers lightly touching it, instantly knowing the information within.

She knew that Heaven Sword Sect was trying to test her attitude by gradually escalating pressure, like boiling a frog in warm water.

After a moment of thought, Honglian spoke, “This list can be cut by seventy percent. We’ll respond to Heaven Sword Sect later.”

Previously, she had stated that Lu Changsheng was in secluded Cultivation, politely declining Jue Jian’s invitation.

Although Heaven Sword Sect did not completely break ties, they immediately put pressure on Great Dream Immortal City.

Firstly, by suppressing trade relations.

Secondly, by demanding resource contributions from Great Dream Immortal City under the pretext of the Liang Yue War.

Although Great Dream Immortal City could choose to refuse.

However, with Lu Changsheng not present, Honglian still tried her best to maintain stability.

Otherwise, if Heaven Sword Sect truly broke ties, they would be in a very passive position.

“Alright.”

Ling Zixiao nodded gently, already having a general idea in her heart.

It was just that the matter was of great importance, so she had to seek Honglian’s opinion.

“Heaven Sword Sect will not break ties with us until they have thoroughly investigated our true strength.”

“Moreover, the Liang Yue War is currently in a stalemate, and Heaven Sword Sect can hardly spare the effort to attack us, so we should delay as much as possible and wait for my husband to return.”

Honglian said softly to Ling Zixiao, her beautiful eyes subconsciously looking towards the Star Constellation Sea.

Unlike Lu Miaoge, Ling Zixiao, and others, she had absolute confidence in Lu Changsheng.

She didn’t believe for a moment that he had encountered any danger or trouble, only that he was temporarily delayed by certain matters and would return before long.

Just as the two women were conversing, Ling Zixiao and Honglian both sensed something, and a Jade Talisman appeared in their hands.

It was the communication Talisman used to communicate with the Rift Sea Mysterious Dragon Whale!

“Lingjing is back?”

“Does this mean my husband is back?”

The two women looked at the communication Talisman in their hands, exchanged glances, and both saw joy in each other’s eyes.

However, both women were intelligent and instantly sensed that something was amiss.

If her husband was near the Immortal City, he should have returned directly through the Mi Chen Banner. Why would he have the Rift Sea Mysterious Dragon Whale send them a message?

This communication Talisman was more for them to find the Rift Sea Mysterious Dragon Whale.

Or, if the Rift Sea Mysterious Dragon Whale encountered any unexpected situation, it could send a message.

“I’ll go take a look.”

Honglian pondered for a moment, said to Ling Zixiao, and then streams of light flowed around her, enveloping her peerlessly graceful body, and she vanished.

The Rift Sea Mysterious Dragon Whale had gone out with her husband, and now that Lu Changsheng had not returned, but the Rift Sea Mysterious Dragon Whale had sent them a message, Honglian naturally became more vigilant and cautious, using her Divine Ability to conceal her form and aura.

After a long while, Honglian arrived at Xuan Whale Island. Sensing a faint aura, she activated the communication Talisman.

“Whoosh!”

The calm sea water instantly began to boil and roar, and the massive figure of the Rift Sea Mysterious Dragon Whale gradually emerged from the water.

Although she could transform into human form, as a Yao Beast, Lu Lingjing usually preferred her Yao Beast form, finding it more comfortable.

“Lingjing, why are you the only one back? Where is Master?”

Seeing the Rift Sea Mysterious Dragon Whale before her, the light around Honglian dissipated, and her figure appeared as she asked her.

“Madam, Master is gone.”

The Rift Sea Mysterious Dragon Whale’s deep voice echoed in Honglian’s mind.

“Gone?”

Honglian was stunned, a little bewildered.

Lu Changsheng was fine, so how could he just disappear?