Starting From a Son in Law to Build a Long Lasting Family
Chapter 831: Yangming Zhenjun, the confused Lu Changsheng! (Two in one
“I trust Fellow Daoist’s character, as a man of his word, but for such a matter, I ask Fellow Daoist to make an oath.”
Zhenhai Old Ancestor spoke with a look of unwillingness, as if all his strength had been drained from his body.
Then, a spiritual contract appeared in his hand, on which he began to write that the Overturning Sea Sect would be given to Lu Changsheng.
However, halfway through writing, he suddenly asked, “I haven’t asked for Fellow Daoist’s esteemed title yet.”
“Hehe, your Town Sea Seven Sects have disturbed this Venerable repeatedly, and you still don’t know this Venerable’s identity?”
Lu Changsheng sneered, then said proudly, “This Venerable’s Daoist title is ‘Yangming’!”
Matters concerning Yangming Immortal Master and the Golden Winged Roc were not a secret in Jiang Country.
He did not believe that the Town Sea Seven Sects would not go to Jiang Country to investigate and understand the situation.
Even if they hadn’t learned about it now, they would definitely send people to investigate later.
And after this series of events, his identities as the Great Dream City Lord and Yangming Immortal Master could no longer be separated; it was better to combine them into one.
From now on, the Great Dream City Lord would be Yangming True Lord, and Yangming True Lord would be the Great Dream City Lord!
This would also facilitate many of his subsequent matters.
Otherwise, having two identities and constantly using different Divine Abilities would severely impact his combat power.
“Yangming…”
Zhenhai Old Ancestor immediately began to analyze this Daoist title in his mind.
Yang, the sun, light.
It most likely refers to the Sun Moon Star Palace, the Eastern Emperor lineage, as dazzling as the scorching sun, fiery and majestic.
Ming also means light, the brightness of the sun and moon.
The two characters “Yangming” mean the brightness within the yang, the realm of extreme yang, which perfectly fits the Legacy of the Eastern Emperor lineage.
“This person’s Daoist title is Yangming; he must be the Eastern Emperor without a doubt!”
Zhenhai Old Ancestor thought to himself, further confirming that Lu Changsheng was the Eastern Emperor.
He even didn’t doubt that this Daoist title was false.
On one hand, there is a saying in the Cultivation World that a Daoist title has a certain influence on a Cultivator’s fate.
Invisibly, it will guide a person’s fortune, misfortune, and even destiny and Luck.
On the other hand, the Daoist title “Yangming” perfectly matched his conjecture of the Eastern Emperor!
“So it’s Yangming True Lord.”
Zhenhai Old Ancestor did not ponder too much and cupped his hands to Lu Changsheng.
He then continued to write on the spiritual contract, stating that the territory of the Overturning Sea Sect and a Hua Ying Pill would be given to Yangming True Lord as compensation to resolve the grievances between the two parties.
And Yangming True Lord was not to spread word of the matter between them, and if the Town Sea Seven Sects encountered danger, he would need to provide assistance.
A moment later, Lu Changsheng took the spiritual contract in front of him and briefly inspected it.
After inspecting it again with the Sun Moon Two-Phases Profound Light Mirror, he immediately uttered a Heart Demon oath.
As long as the Town Sea Seven Sects were willing to abide by the agreement, the grievances between them would end there.
In the future, if the Town Sea Seven Sects encountered trouble, he could help them resolve it.
However, the Town Sea Seven Sects must provide corresponding remuneration.
As for other matters, such as not taking action against the Town Sea Seven Sects or Zhenhai Old Ancestor in the future, Lu Changsheng did not say them, nor did Zhenhai Old Ancestor demand them.
One can only say that both Zhenhai Old Ancestor’s oath and spiritual contract, and Lu Changsheng’s oath, were very crude and had loopholes.
However, this was also quite normal.
High-level Cultivators, at the Nascent Soul Stage, have many ways to exploit loopholes, which is a defense against gentlemen but not against villains.
Even if Lu Changsheng and Zhenhai Old Ancestor immediately broke such a spiritual contract, they would at most suffer a backlash for a period of time.
Moreover, at this level, if too many demands were made and nitpicking occurred, it would also be somewhat insulting.
“Fellow Daoist should know that although my Town Sea Seven Sects are connected by a common spirit, each has its own duties and there is no hierarchical relationship.”
“So, for the matter of the Overturning Sea Sect, this Old Man will need some time to consolidate it. I can send the Hua Ying Pill first.”
Zhenhai Old Ancestor said immediately upon seeing Lu Changsheng agree.
He was very reluctant to part with the Hua Ying Pill.
But for the Overturning Sea Sect, he was even worried that Lu Changsheng wouldn’t come to reside there.
“Understood.”
Lu Changsheng had no objection to this.
He also planned to return to Great Dream Immortal City first to have Honglian help him analyze the situation.
And to see what Sword Saint Monarch was doing in Great Dream Immortal City.
Immediately, Zhenhai Old Ancestor took Lu Changsheng back to the Zhenhai Sect to retrieve the Hua Ying Pill.
Such a rare Medicinal Pill would normally not be carried around.
Along the way, Lu Changsheng continuously sensed the Heavenly Dao, but there was no sign of danger or misfortune.
He mused, was the Zhenhai Old Ancestor in front of him proficient in divination, or did he possess some supreme treasure that could obscure the Heavenly Dao and fate?
Just like that, a few days later, Lu Changsheng received a porcelain bottle from Zhenhai Old Ancestor.
Inside the porcelain bottle, a crystalline, transparent Medicinal Pill, seemingly with a faint infant’s shadow within, lay quietly.
It was precisely the Hua Ying Pill!
Lu Changsheng not only possessed the Taiyi Divine Soul, but his Chaos Body was also extremely sensitive to Gu poison Qi, so he could tell that this Hua Ying Pill had no problems.
“Fellow Daoist Yangming, if you have any questions, you can contact this Old Man through this jade talisman.”
“Once the Overturning Sea Sect has been consolidated, this Old Man will also notify you via the jade talisman, and Fellow Daoist can come directly then.”
Zhenhai Old Ancestor said.
Although there was still a hint of unwillingness in his eyes, his voice was very sincere.
“Mm.”
Lu Changsheng glanced at the jade talisman in front of him, then nodded in response, and departed on the Golden Winged Roc.
After completely leaving the Zhenhai Sect’s territory, Lu Changsheng frowned deeply, performed a quick divination with his fingers, and muttered to himself about what was going on with this Zhenhai Old Ancestor.
Too smooth!
This encounter with Zhenhai Old Ancestor was simply too smooth!
Although he had killed Rage Ocean True Lord and others, demonstrating absolute combat power.
The entire process was unreasonably smooth.
Even though Zhenhai Old Ancestor’s expressions of grievance, unwillingness, resentment, and helplessness seemed flawless.
It was completely unlike the behavior of an Old Ancestor, a hegemon, a giant!
“Could it be true that the older one gets, the more one fears death?”
Lu Changsheng thought to himself.
He didn’t know Zhenhai Old Ancestor’s age.
But based on information he had learned in his early years, he knew that Zhenhai Old Ancestor was among the oldest group of Nascent Soul cultivators in the Star Constellation Sea.
“At this moment, it would be great to have detailed information on Zhenhai Old Ancestor.”
Lu Changsheng slowly exhaled, once again feeling the importance of intelligence information.
If he had information on Zhenhai Old Ancestor’s temperament, personality, and other details, he could analyze more.
However, such intelligence is usually half-true from intelligence-selling factions, making it difficult to acquire.
One can only inquire from major powers.
But in the vast Star Constellation Sea, he barely knew any major powers.
Goddess Palace barely counted as half.
But if he were to go to the Goddess Palace to inquire about such matters, he would probably have to fight with the Great Palace Master first, which would easily lead to complications.
Without dwelling on it further, Lu Changsheng decided that after returning, he would delve into divination to see what Zhenhai Old Ancestor was planning.
After parting ways with Lu Changsheng, Zhenhai Old Ancestor’s face immediately darkened, his eyes burning with fury.
After killing several of his Nascent Soul cultivators, he was actually asked to offer the territory of the Overturning Sea Sect and a Hua Ying Pill as compensation.
This was simply too much!
“This Old Ancestor wants to see if you have the life to take it, but do you have the life to spend it!”
Zhenhai Old Ancestor’s eyes gleamed with killing intent.
In his opinion, Lu Changsheng, this Eastern Emperor, was already doomed to die!
Taking a few deep breaths to calm the anger and killing intent in his heart, Zhenhai Old Ancestor immediately rushed to the Overturning Sea Sect via the emergency teleportation array between the seven sects.
“Old Ancestor!”
Zhenhai True Lord, Swallowing Sea True Lord, and Mings Sea True Lord were all waiting here. Upon seeing their Old Ancestor return, they immediately stepped forward to pay their respects and inquire about the situation.
“This scoundrel’s methods are extraordinary; this Old Ancestor has his own arrangements.”
Zhenhai Old Ancestor looked at the three of them, briefly explained the situation, and then said to Zhenhai True Lord and Swallowing Sea True Lord, “Zhenhai, Swallowing Sea, you two should complete your Possession as soon as possible and return to the Nascent Soul Stage.”
Although their physical bodies were destroyed and their strength greatly reduced.
Relying on the foundation of the Town Sea Seven Sects, they could complete their Possession and re-Cultivate, returning to the Nascent Soul Stage in the shortest possible time.
With the help of these two, he would have a few more assurances when dealing with Lu Changsheng.
Even a lion uses its full strength when hunting a rabbit!
Then, Zhenhai Old Ancestor looked at Mings Sea True Lord, handing her a porcelain bottle, and said, “Mings Sea, this is a [Turtle Origin Restoration Pill], which can help you recover from your injuries quickly.”
“You are to cross the Misty Sea and Great Dream Marsh now, head to Jiang Country, and gather all information related to Great Dream Immortal City, Yangming True Lord, and the Eastern Emperor.”
“Remember, the process must be cautious and discreet. Do not alert the enemy. If you have any intelligence, wait until I return to discuss it. Do not act on your own initiative!”
By Lu Changsheng asking for the Hua Ying Pill, Zhenhai Old Ancestor speculated that this Yangming True Lord, the Eastern Emperor, must have a wife, children, or Disciples.
In such circumstances, it was natural to investigate thoroughly to see if they could become a soft spot or weakness to exploit.
Mings Sea True Lord looked at the Turtle Origin Restoration Pill handed to her by her Old Ancestor, her pale, sickly, and cold yet beautiful face showing some hesitation.
In this battle, seeing Zhenhai True Lord and Swallowing Sea True Lord’s physical bodies destroyed, and Peace Ocean True Lord, Overturning Ocean True Lord, and Rage Ocean True Lord dead, she was truly terrified and dared not go to the Great Dream Marsh again.
But at this moment, she had no choice but to obey her Old Ancestor’s command.
Moreover, among the Town Sea Seven Sects, besides her, a Nascent Soul True Lord, there were no other usable Nascent Soul cultivators.
Even among the seven sects, the Cultivation Technique she practiced was most suitable for doing such things.
“Yes, Old Ancestor, Mings Sea obeys.”
Under the gaze of the three, Mings Sea True Lord took the Medicinal Pill handed by Zhenhai Old Ancestor and responded respectfully.
“Old Ancestor, besides these, what else should I be aware of?”
Mings Sea True Lord continued to inquire, her expression somewhat uneasy.
After all, if she accidentally encountered the Great Dream City Lord, that fiend, on this trip, her Nascent Soul Spirit Body might not even escape.
“Don’t worry, you just need to investigate this person’s identity, background, and relationships. You don’t need to do anything else.”
Zhenhai Old Ancestor knew that Mings Sea would be in great danger if she encountered Yangming True Lord, and he did not want her to be in danger.
Otherwise, he would truly have no one left to use in the entire Town Sea Seven Sects.
As he spoke, he gave Mings Sea True Lord several secret treasures he had brought out from the treasury earlier, indicating that she should escape immediately if there was danger.
Afterward, Zhenhai Old Ancestor began to consolidate the Overturning Sea Sect.
As for tampering with the grand Formation or setting up any means, he did not.
The reason was simple: he wanted Lu Changsheng to relax his guard, so how could he tamper with these places again?
Moreover, he, the Old Ancestor, knew the Overturning Sea Sect’s Fourth-Rank Restriction Grand Formation like the back of his hand and already had some counter-measures.
Even if Lu Changsheng completely controlled it, he had ways to make the grand Formation ineffective and greatly reduce its power!
After the Golden Winged Roc had traveled for a while, Lu Changsheng activated the Mi Chen Banner, and he, along with his three pets, returned directly to the City Lord’s Mansion.
“I can refine a small Mi Chen Banner in the Overturning Sea Sect, which will make traveling back and forth much more convenient and simple.”
Lu Changsheng looked at the Mi Chen Banner in his hand, finding this method of travel very convenient.
Imitating a small Mi Chen Banner used to be somewhat difficult for him.
But now that he had broken through to the Nascent Soul Stage and his Artifact Refining had advanced to the Fourth-Rank, it was not a problem to imitate a rough sub-banner.
The only trouble was the refining Materials, which would be difficult to gather in a short time.
“Lingjing, go and rest well first.”
Lu Changsheng released Lu Lingjing, telling her and the Golden Winged Roc to rest well first.
Then he came to the backyard and threw out the Nine Leaf Sword Grass, letting it root itself on the Spiritual Vein.
In this battle, not only he and the Golden Winged Roc, but also the Nine Leaf Sword Grass consumed a lot of energy. He planned to try watering the Nine Leaf Sword Grass with “Myriad Spirit Ginseng Dew” after returning to Bihu Mountain.
Otherwise, the latter’s endurance would be even worse than that of the Golden Winged Roc and the Rift Sea Mysterious Dragon Whale.
A moment later, Lu Changsheng saw Honglian and asked her why Sword Saint Monarch had come.
“Sword Saint Monarch came this time for two reasons: one is about Yan Hai Immortal Master, and the other is to invite Husband to assist in the Liang Yue War.”
Honglian, dressed in a red Vermilion Bird embroidered dress, sat beside Lu Changsheng and spoke with an elegant and noble demeanor.
“Yan Hai Immortal Master?”
Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow, having heard his wife Miao Yun mention him, but not knowing the details.
Then, as Honglian explained, he guessed that this person probably came from the Star Constellation Sea, a test from the Town Sea Seven Sects.
“I replied to Sword Saint Monarch that we had enemies looking for us and it was temporarily inconvenient to leave the Immortal City, which is why we politely declined to assist in the war.”
Honglian said with a gentle smile, “Sword Saint Monarch had roughly seen Husband’s strength before he left and didn’t say much, only hoping that we would give their Heaven Sword Sect a clear answer.”
She handled such matters with ease.
If before, Heaven Sword Sect was worried that Great Dream Immortal City had other intentions.
So now, the concern is that Lu Changsheng might bring trouble to Jiang Country, implicating Heaven Sword Sect.
“Hmm, for Heaven Sword Sect, we’ll give them a reply later.”
Lu Changsheng still held a certain fondness for Heaven Sword Sect, the overlord of Jiang Country.
If he hadn’t been so busy, he wouldn’t have minded rushing to Yue Country to assist in the war.
But he was completely tied up at the moment.
“Husband, how are things with the Star Constellation Sea?”
At this moment, Honglian also asked Lu Changsheng about his affairs, wanting to know how they were resolved.
“I was just about to ask you to help me analyze this matter.”
Lu Changsheng immediately told Honglian about the Town Sea Seven Sects and the Old Ancestor of Zhenhai.
Since Honglian didn’t know much about the Star Constellation Sea and the Town Sea Seven Sects, Lu Changsheng also gave her a detailed introduction to the situation in the Star Constellation Sea.
However, when Honglian heard that Lu Changsheng had killed Overturning Ocean True Lord and Peace Ocean True Lord, and then caused one of the four Nascent Soul cultivators to have his soul annihilated and two to have their physical bodies shattered, she was completely stunned.
Hadn’t Lu Changsheng just broken through to Nascent Soul?
Even with the heavenly spiritual treasure Sun Moon Two-Phases Profound Light Mirror, his spirit pets Golden Winged Roc and Tihun Beast, and the Nine Tribulation Sword in his hand, it was still a bit outrageous, wasn’t it?
Having been with Lu Changsheng for decades and fought alongside him many times, she was very clear about Lu Changsheng’s fighting style.
There weren’t many tactics.
He was simply open and direct, overwhelming others with pure force, breaking all spells with a single burst of Qi!
Under such circumstances, after consecutively slaying Peace Ocean True Lord and Overturning Ocean True Lord, he actually forced several Nascent Soul cultivators to flee, their physical bodies destroyed.
This was simply shocking.
Even if it were a Nascent Soul middle stage cultivator, such a record would be astonishing.
However, after listening to Lu Changsheng’s narration, she immediately said, “There’s something wrong with this Old Ancestor of Zhenhai.”
In Honglian’s opinion, even if Old Ancestor of Zhenhai knew he was no match, it was impossible for him to admit defeat and make such compensation after just one exchange.
If the two had fought and Old Ancestor of Zhenhai was defeated and severely injured, it would still be barely understandable.
“Husband, this Old Ancestor of Zhenhai is either severely injured and unable to act conveniently; or he is Cultivating a certain Cultivation Technique or Spell, temporarily unable to act, and chose to endure.”
Honglian pondered for a moment and speculated, “Besides that, it’s possible this person knew he wasn’t your match and chose to endure, inviting others to assist him!”
“Your performance in this battle was too astonishing, especially the Sun Moon Two-Phases Profound Light Mirror. It will definitely attract the covetousness of certain Cultivators in the Star Constellation Sea.”
Honglian said with a somewhat solemn expression, knowing the appeal of such a supreme treasure to Nascent Soul cultivators.
If one could wield such a supreme treasure, they would immediately become an invincible existence among their peers.
For Great Cultivators in the Nascent Soul Late Stage who obtain such a heavenly spiritual treasure, their strength would even elevate to the first tier!
“Hmm, I also have this speculation.”
Lu Changsheng nodded slightly.
As one of the top forces in the Star Constellation Sea, the Town Sea Seven Sects naturally accumulated many connections.
If Old Ancestor of Zhenhai was willing to use his connections and owe favors, he could probably call upon several Nascent Soul cultivators for assistance.
And if he used the Sun Moon Two-Phases Profound Light Mirror, the other party would likely recognize it as a heavenly spiritual treasure, a top-tier supreme treasure, and thus call in others for assistance.
Although there were no Nascent Soul Late Stage Great Cultivators in the Star Constellation Sea, there were several magnates in the Nascent Soul Middle Stage!
“So I plan to first Break through Body Tempering to Fourth-Rank Middle Stage and my Cultivation to Nascent Soul Second Layer at Overturning Sea Sect, and then ambush this person outside Town Sea Sect!”
Lu Changsheng narrowed his eyes and said directly.
Although Old Ancestor Lu had never successfully ambushed anyone since his debut.
But now with the Sun Moon Two-Phases Profound Light Mirror, he didn’t need to constantly monitor for ambushes.
As soon as there was any movement, the artifact spirit A Wu would give a warning.
“Huh!?”
Honglian was stunned, her beautiful face frozen, thinking she had hallucinated.
Body Tempering to Fourth-Rank Middle Stage?
Cultivation to Nascent Soul Second Layer?
What was going on?
Hadn’t her husband just broken through to the Nascent Soul Stage?
How was he already about to break through to the Nascent Soul Second Layer?
And this Body Refining… what was the situation?
She clearly remembered that twenty-six years ago, Lu Changsheng went with her to the Sea Eye of Great Dream Marsh to attempt a breakthrough to Fourth-Rank Body Refining.
It had only been twenty-six years, and his Body Refining was about to break through from Fourth-Rank Early Stage to Fourth-Rank Middle Stage?
What kind of speed was this?
Although she knew Lu Changsheng had a Cultivation Technique called the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Technique, which allowed him to automatically Cultivate and enhance his physique by condensing his innate treasure bones.
But this speed was too terrifying, wasn’t it?
Other Body Cultivators, wanting to break through from Fourth-Rank Early Stage to Fourth-Rank Middle Stage, which one didn’t take at least a hundred years?
Moreover, Lu Changsheng also Cultivated Body Refining concurrently…
“Is this the Opportunity my husband gained from the Heavenly Tribulation Body Tempering?”
Honglian immediately thought of Lu Changsheng facing the Nine Heavens Heavenly Tribulation with his Physical Body during his Undergoing Tribulation.
Although she had not experienced such a method of Undergoing Tribulation, she knew it had many benefits.
But she immediately dismissed the idea, believing that no matter how many gifts from the Heavenly Dao, it couldn’t be this exaggerated. It must be that Lu Changsheng obtained an Opportunity in the Star Constellation Sea, in Fengmo Land.
However, as these thoughts just emerged, she shook her head slightly, wondering why she was trying to measure Lu Changsheng’s Cultivation progress by conventional standards.
He was a Great Cultivator Reincarnation and re-Cultivation, wandering the Mortal World; how could he be measured by normal means?
Putting aside everything else, just his situation during the Undergoing Tribulation was incredibly astounding and left her in awe.
“Husband, you must not easily trust such a Nascent Soul Old Ancestor. If you want to Break through at Overturning Sea Sect, you still need to be extra careful.”
Honglian immediately reminded him, stating that a Fourth-Rank Restriction Formation like the one at Overturning Sea Sect would be troublesome to re-establish and likely harbored hidden dangers.
Not to mention hidden killing intent or ambushes.
Just the Spiritual Pressure fluctuations being detected when Lu Changsheng Broke through his Realm could lead to an attack and danger.
“Moreover, since Old Ancestor of Zhenhai knows your identity as Yangming True Lord and Great Dream City Lord, he will definitely send people to investigate and understand. It’s very likely he will set up a net while you are Cultivating at Overturning Sea Sect, and then make a move on the Immortal City side.”
Honglian continued, analyzing the pros and cons of the situation, believing that it would be best not to Cultivate at Overturning Sea Sect for a short period.
Even if Lu Changsheng was fearless and she had secret methods to escape, others in the Immortal City could easily suffer.
Lu Changsheng nodded thoughtfully.
Although he had guessed that Old Ancestor of Zhenhai had issues, he hadn’t considered so many potential crises.
Now that Honglian had mentioned it, his idea of ambushing Old Ancestor of Zhenhai grew stronger.
“Honglian, do you know of any Demon King’s innate Divine Ability that can influence or restrict Nascent Soul Soul Emergence?”
Lu Changsheng asked Honglian.
Whether it was for influencing, restricting, or imprisoning Nascent Soul Spirit Bodies, the Divine Machine Hundred Refinements Art had them all.
However, these secret treasures were difficult to refine, not only consuming time and energy but also requiring rare Materials.
The wealth and heavenly spiritual Materials he had accumulated from killing a few Nascent Soul cultivators were simply not enough to refine them.
So Lu Changsheng thought that if he could enslave a Fourth-Order Demon King with a means to influence or restrict Nascent Soul Soul Emergence, it would be even better.
“A Demon King that restricts Nascent Soul Soul Emergence?”
Honglian was a little surprised, not knowing why Lu Changsheng was asking this, but she still softly said, “Husband probably wants to know how to prevent Nascent Soul cultivators from escaping through Soul Emergence, right?”
Lu Changsheng nodded “Hmm.”
“Although the Nascent Soul Spirit Body is fragile, it ignores all kinds of magical power Restrictions and its speed is several times that of its peer. There are not many means that can restrict it.”
Honglian pondered for a moment, then said, “As far as Yao Beasts are concerned, to my knowledge, there is a kind of Dragon Flood Dragon Divine Ability called Nine Nether Ice Abyss Flood Dragon. Its breath can freeze space Qi flow, and the ice mist has an corrosive effect, which can cause some influence on the Nascent Soul Spirit Body.”
“But the Nine Nether Ice Abyss Flood Dragon is a top-tier Demon King I know of in the Northern Plains, and its strength is extremely terrifying.”
“Besides that, there is a Demon King called the Ghost-Faced Owl, whose innate Divine Ability can form a Divine Soul attack, which can influence the Nascent Soul Spirit Body under certain circumstances…”
Honglian explained to Lu Changsheng various Demon Kings that could influence, restrict, or even imprison Nascent Soul Spirit Bodies.
However, after hearing a general idea, Lu Changsheng knew his idea had fallen through.
These Demon Kings that could restrict and influence Nascent Soul Spirit Bodies, it wasn’t about their innate Divine Abilities.
The most important reason was their Bloodline and strength were strong enough!
After all, a Demon King’s innate Divine Ability was a Divine Ability Spell based on Bloodline and strength.
If Lu Changsheng were to fully condense his Nascent Soul Domain now, and then cultivate his Divine Ability Yin Yang One Qi Great Capturing Hand to Major Achievement, he could move mountains and grasp the moon with a raise of his hand, manipulating the universe, which could also influence the Nascent Soul Spirit Body to some extent.
If he were to cultivate the Divine Abilities Yin-Yang Life-Death Boundary and Brahma Demon True Body to Major Achievement, he might not be able to capture and kill a Nascent Soul middle stage Spirit Body.
But for an Nascent Soul Early Stage Cultivator whose physical body was shattered by him and whose Nascent Soul Soul Emergence, it would be a fool’s dream for his Spirit Body to escape his Yin-Yang Life-Death Boundary, Brahma Demon True Body, and Yin Yang One Qi Great Capturing Hand!
“Husband, if you are worried that the other party’s Nascent Soul will escape when you kill a Nascent Soul cultivator, this concubine has several secret methods to restrict them.”
Honglian guessed that Lu Changsheng wanted to completely eliminate Old Ancestor of Zhenhai or the Nascent Souls of the Town Sea Seven Sects, and said softly.
“I have these Divine Abilities and secret treasures, but I can’t complete them in a short time.”
Lu Changsheng shook his head and said.
Hearing this, Honglian had no other choice.
After all, if Nascent Soul Spirit Bodies were so easy to restrict and deal with, Nascent Soul True Lords wouldn’t be so wary of each other.
Lu Changsheng had just broken through to Nascent Soul, and he could already kill multiple Nascent Soul cultivators, which in her opinion was utterly outrageous.
To also easily annihilate the other party’s Nascent Soul Spirit Body was simply too difficult.
Especially hearing Lu Changsheng’s words, he still wanted to annihilate the Nascent Soul Spirit Body of Old Ancestor of Zhenhai, a Nascent Soul middle stage cultivator.
“Husband, since Old Ancestor of Zhenhai chose to endure, it means he is extremely wary of you. He will not act without absolute certainty.”
Honglian said, “And Husband, your talent is unparalleled. As long as you calm down and Cultivate for a few years, refine your Divine Abilities and Magic Treasures, you naturally won’t fear him.”
Although these words had some praise, they were also sincere truth.
In Honglian’s opinion, as long as Lu Changsheng was willing to calmly Cultivate his Divine Abilities and then upgrade and repair his innate Spirit Treasure, consolidate his strength, his combat power would increase by another level.
Under these circumstances, Old Ancestor of Zhenhai, who was already not his opponent, would be even less so.
Sometimes, Honglian would even ponder like Yun Wanchang, what level of combat power her husband would reach if he were willing to calm down and properly Cultivate his Divine Abilities and Spells, forming a system with all his Spirit Treasures.
“Hmm.”
Lu Changsheng nodded, knowing that such matters could not be rushed. Even if Old Ancestor of Zhenhai had schemes in his heart and wanted to act against him, he would need time to prepare.
And he was least afraid of delaying time with others.
“Honglian, keep this Hua Ying Pill. Just let me know when you Break through to Nascent Soul.”
Lu Changsheng handed the obtained Hua Ying Pill to Honglian.
Although she had said years ago that whether she had the Hua Ying Pill or not wouldn’t matter.
But when he previously attempted to break through to Nascent Soul, he knew that the Hua Ying Pill was very helpful for condensing the Nascent Soul. Even if it wasn’t used, it could still serve as a foundation.
“Thank you, Husband.”
Honglian’s flawless, transcendent, and stunning face smiled sweetly, “Besides the Hua Ying Pill, I also want to ask Husband for some lei ji fusang wood.”
Having been with Lu Changsheng for so long, she knew his character. Since he was giving it to her, she would accept it; there was no need to politely refuse.
Moreover, seeing Lu Changsheng attempting to break through to the Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul, she also felt some pressure.
She knew that if she only achieved a top-tier Earthly Dao Nascent Soul, or just entered the Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul, she might find it difficult to keep up with Lu Changsheng’s pace.
So she also wanted to do her best when attempting to break through to Nascent Soul.
“Oh?”
Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.
Then he lightly tapped his storage ring and handed out the sealed lei ji fusang wood, saying, “Since this lei ji fusang wood is useful to you, you could have told me years ago.”
After decades of being together, Honglian had always been a good wife, taking care of the Family and overseeing the Immortal City. Even if she wanted all the lei ji fusang wood, Lu Changsheng would have no objection.
“Just a little is enough. I want to cut a small section of fusang wood to refine a secret treasure for Undergoing Tribulation, and also to Cultivate a secret method…”
Honglian explained to Lu Changsheng the purpose of her wanting the lei ji fusang wood.
Fusang belongs to fire, which is very useful for the Cultivation Technique she Cultivates, and it also has some benefits for her spiritual embryo body.
Especially this section of fusang wood, having experienced the Lightning Tribulation, contains the power of extreme Yang thunder fire, which can be used to refine a secret treasure that matches her for Undergoing Tribulation.
“It’s fine. Leave some for Lingxiao and Qingxuan; you can keep the rest for now.”
Lu Changsheng thought for a moment, then cut off a small section from the lei ji fusang wood for himself, giving the rest to Honglian, telling her there was no need to be frugal.
Although many of his children at Lu could use it, Honglian’s priority was higher at the moment.
Once she achieved a Breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Stage, he could go out with fewer worries.
“Thank you, husband.” Honglian smiled, her beautiful eyes filled with tenderness.
After seeing Honglian, Lu Changsheng gave the five Puppets he had acquired on this trip to Qian Zhuyan.
“Ah!”
Qian Zhuyan looked at the five Puppets before her, and the Soul fire in her eye sockets flickered faintly.
It took her more than half a year, nearly a year, to craft a single Third-Rank Puppet.
How could her master bring back five Puppets after just one trip out?
“These are Four-Rank Puppets.”
Immediately after, she noticed that one of the Puppets was almost of Fourth-Rank quality.
Although it wasn’t as good as her own Puppet body and lacked a Puppet spirit, it was still extremely rare.
“Yes, and these Spirit Stones and Materials.”
Lu Changsheng said with a smile, giving Qian Zhuyan twenty Top-Grade Spirit Stones and some Fourth-Rank Spiritual Materials he didn’t need, so she could modify and reforge these Puppets.
At that time, with five more Puppets, Qian Zhuyan’s combat power would rise to another level.
“Thank you, Master!”
Qian Zhuyan said to Lu Changsheng with delight.
She hadn’t even finished using the Artifact Refining Materials Lu Changsheng had given her before.
Now that he had given her so many more Materials, she felt incredibly happy.
She felt that she wouldn’t have to worry about Artifact Refining Materials for at least ten years and could focus on researching and crafting Fourth-Rank Puppets.
“It’s fine, as long as it’s useful to you. You should focus on researching Puppets and improving your strength. Once I’m done with my matters, I’ll go with you to find the Ancient Puppet Sect.”
Lu Changsheng said to Qian Zhuyan, then continued to ask her if the Puppet Battle Formation could restrict a Nascent Soul Spirit Body.
He had always positioned Qian Zhuyan not for direct offense, but for control.
When he was fighting, she would help suppress, interfere, and control!
If Qian Zhuyan’s Puppet Battle Formation could form a Heavenly Dao blockade to intercept a Nascent Soul Spirit Body, it would be of great help to his Spell battles.
“Master, I don’t know much about Nascent Soul Spirit Bodies; I only have a general understanding.”
Qian Zhuyan pondered for a moment, her voice hoarse: “Theoretically, it can be done, but to restrict it solely through a Puppet Battle Formation is almost impossible. Preparations must be made in the Materials and Spiritual Runes of the Puppets themselves to maximize the effect of the Puppet Battle Formation.”
Lu Changsheng nodded slightly, knowing that this principle was similar to his own method of refining secret treasures that restricted Nascent Soul Spirit Bodies.
It was just applied to Puppets and then maximized through the Puppet Battle Formation.
Immediately, he explained the mysteries of the Nascent Soul Spirit Body to Qian Zhuyan.
He even allowed her to touch and observe his own Nascent Soul Spirit Body as a demonstration.
Qian Zhuyan was stunned when Lu Changsheng directly demonstrated the mysteries of the Nascent Soul Spirit Body to her.
One must know that a Nascent Soul Spirit Body is the core of a Nascent Soul cultivator, just like a Dao Foundation or Golden Core, and is not easily revealed to others.
For a moment, she felt an unparalleled sense of trust wash over her, and she was deeply moved.
“Little Yan, your future Puppet Battle Formations can focus on this aspect…”
Lu Changsheng said gently.
For the following period, Lu Changsheng Cultivated and recovered his state in Great Dream Immortal City.
Although the Spiritual Vein of the City Lord’s Mansion was already a top-tier Third-Rank, almost reaching quasi-Fourth-Rank, it was still far from enough for his Cultivation.
He could only rely on Top-Grade Spirit Stones, Medicinal Pills, and Spirit Medicine to quickly recover his state and Magic Power.
However, in less than half a month, he received a message from Old Ancestor Zhenhai, stating that the Overturning Sea Sect had finished reorganizing.
“So fast.”
Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow slightly.
No matter what, the Overturning Sea Sect was a Nascent Soul-level Sect.
Yet they had reorganized so quickly.
This also showed the prestige of Old Ancestor Zhenhai.
“Although the Overturning Sea Sect is not convenient for Breakthroughs, it’s perfectly fine for Cultivation.”
Lu Changsheng slowly exhaled a turbid breath, deciding to take over the Overturning Sea Sect and also see what tricks Old Ancestor Zhenhai was planning.
With that thought, Lu Changsheng threw out his three Divination copper coins and began to divine the auspiciousness and inauspiciousness of the situation.
However, the divination showed no danger at all, only extreme auspiciousness, indicating that this trip would be smooth and worry-free.
“Does Old Ancestor Zhenhai have a way to obscure Divination?”
Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but frown, beginning to doubt his Divination methods.
Although a Fourth-Order Diviner was already at the grandmaster level and difficult to obscure,
at the Nascent Soul Stage, who didn’t possess some treasures that could conceal, obscure, or even disrupt Heavenly Dao secrets?
“I’ll calculate again when I get closer to the Overturning Sea Sect.”
Lu Changsheng put away his Divination copper coins, planning to make a few more Divinations after arriving.
Anyway, he possessed a Fourth-Rank Physical Body, a Chaos Body, and a Taiyi Divine Soul, so general Divination didn’t consume much.
Immediately, Lu Changsheng informed Honglian and prepared to go with Golden Winged Roc and Nine Tribulation Sword Grass.
“Husband, be careful. Try to minimize contact and conversation with Old Ancestor Zhenhai.”
Honglian never worried about Lu Changsheng’s safety.
On one hand, it stemmed from Lu Changsheng’s strength and various Divine Abilities.
On the other hand, she believed that as a Reincarnation of such a powerful being, Lu Changsheng possessed abundant Luck and could turn misfortune into fortune even if he encountered danger.
“Don’t worry.” Lu Changsheng chuckled freely, then patted Golden Winged Roc and rushed towards the Overturning Sea Sect.
Half a month later, Lu Changsheng rode Golden Winged Roc across Great Dream Marsh and arrived at Star Constellation Sea.
He threw out his Divination copper coins to perform a Divination.
The Divination still showed everything going smoothly and without worry.
“Could it be that Old Ancestor Zhenhai has become so timid and fearful, or seeing the heavy casualties and severe damage to the Origin Qi of the Town Sea Seven Sects, he wants to use me to preserve the prestige of the Town Sea Seven Sects?”
Although this probability was very small, Lu Changsheng was truly bewildered by Old Ancestor Zhenhai’s compliance.
However, Old Ancestor Zhenhai’s subsequent actions made Lu Changsheng even more confused.
Upon sensing his arrival, Old Ancestor Zhenhai immediately came to greet him, acting extremely courteous.
Upon meeting, he handed over the Sect token of the Overturning Sea Sect and the core Formation Plate of the Sect’s Great Formation, then led him inside and introduced the situation of the Overturning Sea Sect.
During this process, Lu Changsheng was extremely cautious, his spiritual senses fully open, and his Sun Moon Two-Phases Profound Light Mirror constantly observed the surroundings.
But there was no problem throughout the entire process.
After roughly introducing the situation of the Overturning Sea Sect, Old Ancestor Zhenhai said to Lu Changsheng: “Fellow Daoist Yangming, if there are no issues, this Old Man still has matters to attend to, so I won’t stay long.”
Then he clapped his hands.
Two graceful Core Formation female Cultivators, dressed in light blue flowing skirts, came forward from where they were waiting nearby.
“These two are direct descendants of my Zhenhai Sect and are very familiar with the situation of the Overturning Sea Sect.”
“Fellow Daoist usually Cultivates in seclusion, and there shouldn’t be no one to serve and command you, so this Old Man thought of having them serve as your maids, which would also be convenient for handling matters on a daily basis.”
Old Ancestor Zhenhai pointed to these two Core Formation female Cultivators and said.
Core Formation cultivators, no matter where they were, were high-level Cultivators, revered as honored guests, and could serve as Guest Elders.
Yet, at this moment, they were designated by Old Ancestor Zhenhai to be Lu Changsheng’s maids.
But this was the gap between Core Formation and Nascent Soul!
If a Nascent Soul True Lord were to announce that he was seeking maids, many Core Formation female Cultivators would probably volunteer themselves.
Lu Changsheng looked at the two women before him.
Both were at the third level of Core Formation Realm.
In terms of appearance, while they didn’t particularly astound Lu Changsheng, they were definitely beautiful and charming, attracting many male Cultivators.
One had a delicate and pretty face, fair and tender skin, and a petite and lovely figure;
The other had her dark hair tied up high, a tall and graceful figure, exquisitely defined facial features, carrying a hint of cool beauty;
In earlier years, for two such female Cultivators, even Old Ancestor Lu would have to spend a lot of effort and energy to make them the mothers of his children.
But now, they were directly given as maids!
This was the status and position of a Nascent Soul True Lord!
“Hai Qin, Cang Jue greets True Lord Yangming!”
The two women, seeing Lu Changsheng, who was enveloped in Chaos Qi, bowed respectfully, their expressions filled with reverence.
“If Fellow Daoist doesn’t need them, it’s fine. You can bring someone to connect with them and familiarize themselves with the situation.”
Old Ancestor Zhenhai spoke.
While he had the intention of observing Lu Changsheng’s situation through the two female Cultivators by giving them to him as maids,
more importantly, he wanted Lu Changsheng to live comfortably in the Overturning Sea Sect, Cultivate in seclusion there for a long time, and then relax his guard.
“Fellow Daoist Zhenhai is thoughtful.”
Lu Changsheng nodded, not refusing.
He had no trusted confidants available in the Overturning Sea Sect.
Even if he couldn’t trust the two women, they could serve as a temporary过渡 to help him understand and manage the Overturning Sea Sect’s affairs.
Moreover, as Old Ancestor Zhenhai said, he would always need one or two people to command on a daily basis.
“In that case, this Old Man will not stay long. If Fellow Daoist has any matters, you can ask Hai Qin or Cang Jue, or you can come to the Zhenhai Sect to find this Old Man.”
Old Ancestor Zhenhai spoke, without mentioning anything about the Teleportation Formation between the Zhenhai Sect and the Overturning Sea Sect, or any core secrets.
“Hmm.”
Lu Changsheng nodded, and after Old Ancestor Zhenhai left, he went to reside in True Lord Overturning Ocean’s Immortal Cave.
Lu Changsheng had only one feeling about True Lord Overturning Ocean’s Immortal Cave: it was extravagant and luxurious!
Far surpassing his own Chang Sheng Hall and the City Lord’s Mansion.
One could only say that this was also a manifestation of the gap between a Nascent Soul True Lord and a Core Formation cultivator.
Except for a very few ascetic Cultivators, most Cultivators would repair and decorate their Immortal Cave palaces.
With Honglian’s words of caution, Lu Changsheng dismissed the idea of breaking through to the Fourth-Rank Middle Stage of Body Refining in the Overturning Sea Sect.
However, the Formation Restrictions of such an Immortal Cave still needed to be adjusted and replaced.
And the Formation Artifacts he had set up in the Golden-Fur Unicorn Bear’s lair earlier now came in handy.
After more than half a month, under Lu Changsheng’s own adjustments and arrangements, the Immortal Cave’s Formation Restrictions were completely transformed.
However, Lu Changsheng looked at the Immortal Cave before him and still felt something was off. He reluctantly threw out his Divination copper coins.
He wanted to use the Overturning Sea Sect to perform a deeper Divination.
To see if there were any dangers or auspiciousness in his Cultivation and Breakthrough here.
“Pfft!”
Lu Changsheng didn’t hesitate. He slapped his chest and forcefully spat out a mouthful of vital blood to perform a deeper calculation.
However, no ominous or auspicious situations appeared.
“Such a Fourth-Rank Sect, involving a Nascent Soul True Lord, means the Heavenly Dao secrets are extremely profound; it definitely won’t be this simple!”
Lu Changsheng thought to himself, continuously consuming vital blood and Lifespan for the calculation.
A moment later, he saw that the flat Divination finally showed some ripples.
Auspiciousness and inauspiciousness began to fluctuate!
“As expected!”
Lu Changsheng’s heart was excited, knowing that Old Ancestor Zhenhai indeed had some tricks up his sleeve and wouldn’t do nothing.
However, as the auspiciousness and inauspiciousness fluctuated, a minor auspicious Divination gradually emerged.
“Hmm?”
Lu Changsheng was stunned, somewhat bewildered.
He continued to calculate.
However, the minor auspiciousness suddenly turned into moderate auspiciousness, and even showed a tendency to become great auspiciousness.
Then the Divination continuously changed between great auspiciousness, moderate auspiciousness, and minor auspiciousness, fluctuating up and down, but there was no ominous Divination.
At this moment, Lu Changsheng was completely bewildered.
He had no idea what was going on.
He didn’t know if the Heavenly Dao secrets were being obscured and disrupted by Old Ancestor Zhenhai, if his Divination was faulty, or if he was judging a gentleman by his own petty standards.
“What the hell is this?”
Lu Changsheng stopped his calculation and took a Fourth-Rank healing Medicinal Pill, feeling very confused.
He was cultivating in seclusion in the Overturning Sea Sect, with no ominous signs, only auspicious ones?
There was even a possibility of a great auspicious sign!
One must know that for him to achieve a great auspicious sign now that he had broken through to the Nascent Soul Stage, it was no ordinary Opportunity!