Chapter 918: The terrifying effect of the ancient beast-taming talisman, head to the Xingxiu Sea!

Chapter 915: The Terrifying Effect of the Ancient Beast Taming Talisman, Heading to Xingxiu Sea!

“By Master’s order?”

Lu Changsheng had already guessed that Qin Yuning’s visit was at the behest of her Master, Shen Jianjia.

Now that she had said it herself, it proved that his guess was correct, and the Xuanmu Daoist identity had been completely exposed.

Moreover, he had used the Sun Moon Two-Phases Profound Light Mirror in the White Dew Palace.

Once the news about Yangming True Lord reached Xingxiu Sea and the Goddess Palace, Shen Jianjia would likely immediately realize that Chang Sheng Zhenren was the Great Dream City Lord, Yangming True Lord.

Lu Changsheng’s expression was calm and indifferent as he took the Jade Slip.

The azure Jade Slip shimmered with watery patterns and starlight, protected by several Nascent Soul-level Restrictions.

Ordinary Core Formation cultivators couldn’t break open the Jade Slip’s Restrictions at all.

It was even difficult for some Early Stage Nascent Soul cultivators, requiring a significant amount of time.

However, in front of Lu Changsheng’s Late Stage Nascent Soul Divine Soul, such Restrictions were no problem at all.

He lightly tapped the edge of the Jade Slip with his finger, then his Taiyi Divine Soul surged.

The Jade Slip’s Restriction hummed, then completely dissipated.

A wisp of starlight suddenly rose, transforming into a beautiful figure that seemed to come from a mythical world.

Dressed in a palace gown woven from starlight, her figure was ethereal, her face blurry and indistinct.

Even so, this figure exuded an indescribable beauty, with an unparalleled grace, reaching the pinnacle of beauty, transcendent and refined.

“Master!?” Qin Yuning immediately recognized that this was a trace of her Master’s Divine Sense imprint.

Although Nascent Soul cultivators could leave messages through Divine Sense imprints, it consumed a lot of energy.

Unless it was an extremely important matter, they wouldn’t do so.

How could the Chang Sheng Zhenren in front of her be worth such an effort from her Master?

However, this was just a trace of Shen Jianjia’s Divine Sense power imprinted in the Jade Slip and did not hear Qin Yuning’s call.

Looking at Lu Changsheng in front of her, she spoke with a detached and refined tone: “Since Fellow Daoist can easily unseal the Jade Slip’s Restriction, it proves that my guess was correct. Please come to the Goddess Palace for a discussion.”

After saying this, the peerlessly graceful ethereal figure vanished, as if it had never appeared.

Through this Jade Slip’s Restriction, Lu Changsheng already knew that this was Shen Jianjia’s test and method.

If he couldn’t unseal the Jade Slip, or if it required many methods, her words might have been different.

Only by easily unsealing the Jade Slip’s Restriction was he qualified to visit the Goddess Palace for a discussion.

“Fellow Daoist Qin, how has Third Palace Master been these past years?”

Since his identity had been exposed as he had guessed, Lu Changsheng no longer concealed anything and asked Qin Yuning.

“Hm?”

Qin Yuning was stunned, looking at Lu Changsheng with a surprised and questioning expression.

How did he know her Junior Martial Uncle?

Moreover, she felt that the Lu Changsheng in front of her had an indescribable aura that was not present before.

He seemed even more transcendent and indifferent, as if standing above the myriad of the Mortal World.

Recalling that her Master had ordered her to visit, and that he had easily broken the Jade Slip’s Restriction, with her Master’s Divine Sense imprint appearing within the Jade Slip, Qin Yuning’s attitude became more respectful, saying, “Third Palace Master is doing well.”

“Has Third Palace Master not yet attempted to Breakthrough to Nascent Soul?”

Lu Changsheng continued to ask, guessing that Shen Jianjia seeking him out was likely related to Shen Yiren’s attempt to Breakthrough to Nascent Soul.

The reason was simple.

Shen Yiren had long met the conditions for Breakthrough to Nascent Soul.

She had only delayed her Breakthrough to cope with the Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation, minimize the risks, and achieve a higher quality Nascent Soul.

Now, more than ten years had passed, and Shen Yiren still hadn’t attempted to Breakthrough to Nascent Soul, which could only mean one thing—a Heart Demon Tribulation!

Aside from the uncontrollable factor of the Heart Demon Tribulation, with Shen Yiren’s background, foundation, and talent, Nascent Soul was not an issue at all.

And the incident at White Dew Palace, involving the pregnancy with Shen Yuanming, given Shen Yiren’s personality, would definitely cause an impact, leading to flaws in her state of mind.

“No.”

Qin Yuning grew more and more confused in her heart, wondering about the background of this Chang Sheng Zhenren.

Not only did he know her Third Junior Martial Uncle, but he also inquired about her Breakthrough to Nascent Soul.

It was known that Shen Yiren’s prolonged delay in attempting to Breakthrough to Nascent Soul had puzzled the Goddess Palace, and even many forces on Penglai Island and in Xingxiu Sea.

After all, many Cultivators and forces believed that Shen Yiren, the last of the Goddess Palace’s three sisters, would definitely Breakthrough to Nascent Soul in the future.

But after so many years, Shen Yiren still showed no signs of movement, which was truly perplexing.

Even Qin Yuning was full of doubts.

According to her understanding, her Third Junior Martial Uncle should have been able to attempt to Breakthrough to Nascent Soul long ago.

“If Fellow Daoist Qin is not in a hurry, I will accompany you to Penglai Island in a few days.”

Lu Changsheng had originally planned to go to the Forbidden Sea first to fulfill his agreement with Green Flood Dragon King, and then proceed to the Goddess Palace.

But now, Qin Yuning had delivered Shen Jianjia’s Divine Sense Jade Slip.

Since the other party already knew his identity, he no longer delayed and decided to visit the Goddess Palace first.

As for whether there would be danger in seeing Shen Jianjia again…

In the past, in White Dew Palace, Lu Changsheng needed to rely on the Sun Moon Two-Phases Profound Light Mirror, threatening Shen Baishuang and Shen Yiren, to safely leave.

Now, Lu Changsheng already possessed the strength to directly face this Goddess Palace Master, one of the top Cultivators in Xingxiu Sea.

“Since the Jade Slip has been delivered, Yuning can return on her own.”

Qin Yuning couldn’t quite gauge the situation with the Chang Sheng Zhenren in front of her, and said respectfully.

“Although your cultivation is sufficient to cross the Great Dream Marsh and return to Penglai Island, there are many dangers along the way, and your speed is too slow. I will take you with me then.”

Lu Changsheng said calmly, no longer concealing his full magical power, and a faint Nascent Soul Qi aura emanated from him.

“Nascent Soul True Lord!?”

Qin Yuning’s delicate body trembled, her heart filled with shock.

She hadn’t expected that this Chang Sheng Zhenren, the Vice City Lord of Great Dream Immortal City, was actually a Nascent Soul True Lord!

Although she had learned about Jiang Country and the Tianfu Lu Family in Great Dream Immortal City these past few days.

She knew that this Chang Sheng Zhenren had a legendary growth experience and was far from as simple as he appeared.

But she never expected that he was actually a Nascent Soul True Lord!

Even though her Master was the Master of the Goddess Palace, a top Nascent Soul cultivator in Xingxiu Sea, and she herself had hopes of reaching Nascent Soul in the future.

Yet, as a Core Formation cultivator, she still dared not show the slightest disrespect when facing a Nascent Soul True Lord.

She immediately cupped her hands and bowed, saying, “Yuning thanks True Lord.”

“You rest for a few days. Once I’ve handled the matters at hand, we’ll depart for Penglai Island.”

Lu Changsheng nodded and said.

Qin Yuning had no objections, behaving very respectfully.

She understood why her Master would send her all this way to pay respects to this “Chang Sheng True Lord.”

However, after the two parted and returned to their respective residences, Qin Yuning still looked dazed.

Great Dream Immortal City was just a Tier 3 Immortal City located in a remote corner.

But besides the City Lord Yangming True Lord, the Vice City Lord Chang Sheng Zhenren was also a Nascent Soul True Lord.

Moreover, according to intelligence, Great Dream Immortal City also had a City Lord’s wife.

Although the intelligence, rumors, and news suggested that this City Lord’s wife only had Core Formation cultivation.

But judging from the circumstances of Yangming True Lord and Chang Sheng True Lord, this City Lord’s wife was very likely a Nascent Soul cultivator!

But what were three Nascent Soul True Lords doing in such a small place?

Qin Yuning was full of doubts and confusion.

Not to mention that Jiang Country had limited resources and conditions far inferior to Xingxiu Sea.

Even a Tier 3 Spiritual Vein like Great Dream Immortal City could not supply the daily cultivation needs of a single Nascent Soul cultivator.

Let alone three Nascent Soul cultivators.

Especially Yangming True Lord, according to rumors, was a Middle Stage Nascent Soul giant.

With such strength, even if he went to Xingxiu Sea, he would be a hegemon, a major force!

Qin Yuning didn’t think much further and crushed a communication talisman, informing her Master that the Jade Slip had been delivered.

However, when Qin Yuning handed the Jade Slip to Lu Changsheng and he broke the Restriction, Shen Jianjia, who was far away on Penglai Island in the Goddess Palace, sensed it.

“As expected, he is a Reincarnated Cultivator, but what was his purpose when he came to my Goddess Palace back then?”

Previously, Shen Jianjia had guessed that Lu Changsheng was an old monster who had undergone Reincarnation.

Otherwise, how could a Core Formation cultivator possess Tier 4 Body Refining, a Nascent Soul Divine Soul, and a heavenly spiritual treasure!

Through the Restriction of the voice transmission Jade Slip this time, she learned that Lu Changsheng was not only simple on the surface but also possessed a Middle Stage Nascent Soul Divine Soul.

After a Cultivator Breakthroughs to Nascent Soul, it is extremely difficult to improve their cultivation, Physical Body, or Divine Soul.

The fact that he possessed a Middle Stage Nascent Soul Divine Soul meant there was no other possibility besides him being an old monster who had undergone Reincarnation.

Even Shen Jianjia, the Master of the Goddess Palace, was very wary of such a person.

She wanted to know what his purpose was when he came to her Goddess Palace back then.

If it was about plotting…

When Xuanmu Daoist came to the Goddess Palace and served as a Guest Elder, he did not do anything to harm the Goddess Palace.

He even did many things to help the Goddess Palace, such as capturing and killing Star Sea Bandits, and helping Shen Baishuang resist the Six Paths Demonic Consort.

His involvement with her two younger sisters was also unrelated to him, stemming from her second sister.

Furthermore, during the process, he did not take advantage of the situation too much, using Dual Cultivation secret techniques to replenish his Yang Qi by absorbing the Yin Origin of her two younger sisters.

He even used her second sister Shen Baishuang’s Yin Origin to nourish her youngest sister Shen Yiren.

Therefore, Shen Jianjia was very puzzled.

She prepared to meet with him, clarify the situation, and then ask him to help resolve her youngest sister’s Heart Demon.

Even though such things had happened between him and her two younger sisters.

But what was done was done, and there was no point in dwelling on it.

What could be done now was to cut losses in time, help her youngest sister resolve her Heart Demon, and successfully Breakthrough to Nascent Soul.

For a Nascent Soul giant like her, a pure body, though precious and significant, was not that important.

After Lu Changsheng returned to the City Lord’s Mansion, he informed Honglian and Ling Zixiao about Qin Yuning and the Goddess Palace.

“Honglian, I need to go to Xingxiu Sea. Ling Xiao, You Yue, and Burning Demise will return from Liang Country soon. You will take over and handle things then.”

“After Heaven Sword Sect finishes relocating, send me a message, and I will return immediately to help you Breakthrough to Nascent Soul.”

Lu Changsheng knew that Red Lotus was almost ready to attempt a Breakthrough to Nascent Soul.

Her Nascent Soul condensing resources were already prepared.

A Spiritual Vein for attempting a Breakthrough to Nascent Soul was also not an issue.

She could attempt a Breakthrough at Heaven Sword Sect, or Town Sea Seven Sects, Jin Country, or Ten Thousand Beast Mountain Range.

Comparatively, Lu Changsheng still preferred the Heaven Sword Sect, which would become Yangming Mountain in the future.

Firstly, the spiritual lands of the Town Sea Seven Sects were all within the boundless sea, belonging to water veins, which were only moderately compatible with Red Lotus, who cultivated fire-attribute Cultivation Technique.

The Five Poison Sect, Yinming Ghost Sect, and Heavenly Corpse Sect of Jin Country were also similar.

While going to Ten Thousand Beast Mountain Range was good, it would require setting up Formations to prevent interference from a Demon King.

Therefore, the most convenient option was Yangming Mountain.

Secondly, according to the theory of Luck, after Jiang Country changed hands and Heaven Sword Sect relocated and was renamed Yangming Mountain, becoming completely his, it would receive a subtle blessing of Luck.

As his wife and the mistress of this territory, Red Lotus might also receive a boost in Luck.

“Husband, rest assured,” Red Lotus said softly.

Although she was only a Core Formation cultivator.

She showed no fear and was completely at ease when it came to taking over and handling the affairs of Liang Country from You Yue Saintess and Burning Demise True Lord.

“With you and Ling Zixiao here, Husband is naturally at ease,” Lu Changsheng said with a smile.

Over the years, the Family’s rear has been stable, thanks to his wives managing everything.

Especially in Great Dream Immortal City, Red Lotus and Ling Zixiao’s contributions were indispensable.

The couple chatted for a while, then Lu Changsheng went with them to the Immortal Cave, further spending time with them, expressing his longing, and sharing feelings.

A few days later, Lu Changsheng went to accompany Xu Ruyin again.

Although they hadn’t seen each other for decades, Xu Ruyin had awakened her past life memories, causing a slight change in her mindset.

But Old Ancestor Lu had always been proactive.

After a period of care, he pressed the Great Cultivator Reincarnation, whose red skirt was disheveled, beneath him.

Perhaps it was because he had always carried the identity of a Great Power Reincarnation, but facing a Great Cultivator Reincarnation like Xu Ruyin now, Lu Changsheng found it to have a unique flavor.

A day and a night later, inside the Immortal Cave, the bed blankets were wrinkled, and scattered beside them were skirts, shoes, and socks.

Xu Ruyin was like a Phoenix Goddess, with translucent crimson-gold flames flowing over her fair, crystalline skin.

Her eyes were as fiery as flames, her pupils like amber, a Phoenix-patterned golden seal faintly visible between her brows, and her opening and closing crimson lips were glistening.

However, what was most astonishing were the fiery Phoenix wings extending from her back.

With her graceful figure and the swaying, fiery red long hair, it exuded a captivating beauty.

After an unknown amount of time, Xu Ruyin, like a crying Phoenix, went limp, her delicate body trembling, and her ten toes tightly curled.

Lu Changsheng cast a cleansing spell to clear the battlefield, then embraced her, asking about her next plans.

“I plan to use the Ancient Beast Taming Talisman to first Cultivate the Celestial Fire Sable and Fire Python Tiger to Tier 3, and then make a trip to the Beast Taming Xu Family,” Xu Ruyin said softly.

Although she had achieved Core Formation, only her Sky Demon Phoenix Spirit Beast had successfully advanced to Tier 3 under the Core Formation Origin.

Both the Celestial Fire Sable and Fire Python Tiger were at the peak of Tier 2.

Now that she had recovered the Ancient Beast Taming Talisman, she intended to Cultivate both Spirit Beasts to Tier 3 and further advance their Bloodline!

“Even with the Ancient Beast Taming Talisman, cultivating the Celestial Fire Sable and Fire Python Tiger to Tier 3 would still take several years, or even more than ten years, right?”

Lu Changsheng knew that while the Ancient Beast Taming Talisman was useful for Spirit Beast growth, it had its limits.

“If you’re going to the Beast Taming Xu Family, you can go with Red Lotus and take control of Dragon Head Mountain through this opportunity.”

Lu Changsheng knew that the current Old Ancestor of the Beast Taming Xu Family had some grievances with Xu Ruyin.

Such matters, to him, could be resolved with ease, but they weren’t worth his personal intervention.

He didn’t mind Red Lotus helping Xu Ruyin resolve them, and then letting the latter take charge of the Beast Taming Xu Family, making it a prominent Family in Jiang Country.

The reason was simple: with Heaven Sword Sect relocating, Jiang Country’s native land would face a lack of available personnel.

If Xu Ruyin took charge of the Beast Taming Xu Family, she would be considered a trusted subordinate.

“I awakened my past life memories and obtained the true method of using the Ancient Beast Taming Talisman, which allows me to plunder the Bloodline essence and Life Origin of other Yao Beasts for cultivation and advancement, so I can advance to Tier 3 in the shortest possible time.”

Xu Ruyin said softly, revealing the true effect of the Ancient Beast Taming Talisman.

Under normal circumstances, she would naturally be unwilling to disclose such a secret.

However, in the upcoming period, she would be living by Lu Changsheng’s side, and the growth of her Spirit Beasts would not escape his notice.

It was better to reveal it proactively.

“Plundering the Bloodline essence and Life Origin of Yao Beasts?” Lu Changsheng was surprised.

He felt that this method was similar to many Demonic Path techniques and Spirit Beast催生秘术 (Beast Control Catalyst Secret Arts).

“There won’t be any side effects?” Lu Changsheng inquired, thinking that Xu Ruyin wouldn’t do such a self-defeating thing to her Spirit Beasts.

“This is the extraordinary aspect of the Ancient Beast Taming Talisman; the cultivation and advancement process will not cause any side effects to the Spirit Beasts,” Xu Ruyin said softly.

As a Beast Taming Cultivator, she and her contracted Spirit Beasts were intimately connected, so she would naturally not do anything that would harm their future.

“Besides this ability, does the Ancient Beast Taming Talisman have any other abilities?”

Lu Changsheng asked curiously, feeling that the value and effect of this ancient talisman far exceeded his expectations.

“Besides this effect, it also has the ability to suppress and enslave Yao Beasts.”

Xu Ruyin revealed the current abilities of the Ancient Beast Taming Talisman.

Lu Changsheng already knew that the Ancient Beast Taming Talisman had a suppressive effect on Yao Beasts.

But the suppression Xu Ruyin mentioned was not the simple suppression from before.

Instead, it exerted a powerful Bloodline and Divine Soul suppression on all Yao Beasts and Vicious Beasts!

For example, a Tier 3 Demon King facing Xu Ruyin holding the Ancient Beast Taming Talisman would have its combat power suppressed by at least thirty to fifty percent.

As for Yao Beasts below Tier 3, they would directly lose their ability to resist.

Once completely suppressed, they could be forcibly enslaved, branded with a “Beast Taming Talisman Seal,” which was incredibly domineering.

Yao Beasts enslaved by the ancient talisman could also be transformed into “Profound Beast Dao Soldiers,” “Earth Beast Dao Soldiers,” and “Heaven Beast Dao Soldiers” through the Ancient Beast Taming Talisman, to be commanded by Xu Ruyin!

Although the number of enslaved Yao Beasts was limited by Xu Ruyin’s cultivation and Divine Soul as the wielder.

Transforming them into Dao Soldiers also consumed a significant amount of resources and time.

However, the effect of this Ancient Beast Taming Talisman was undoubtedly astonishingly powerful!

As long as she was given time, she could Cultivate her Spirit Beasts to their limits in the shortest possible time.

And assemble an army of Yao Beasts, a top-tier Dao Soldier!

Originally, Qingluan True Monarch became the number one Loose Cultivator in Jiang Country relying on five hundred Qingluan Dao Soldiers.

Given Xu Ruyin’s situation, once she grew, she would be even more terrifying than the original Qingluan True Monarch.

Especially since she could forcibly enslave Yao Beasts to serve as cannon fodder, accumulate resources, and use them to explore Secret Realms and dangerous places, rapidly rising.

“Tsk,” Lu Changsheng sighed inwardly, if Xu Ruyin hadn’t met him, and possessed the Ancient Beast Taming Talisman and Red Lotus, such a personal old grandmother, she might not just be the second Qingluan True Monarch, but even more formidable.

After all, the ability of this Ancient Beast Taming Talisman was truly domineering.

“Can Red Lotus activate the ancient talisman?” Lu Changsheng asked.

Red Lotus was about to Breakthrough to Nascent Soul; if she could Master the true power of the Ancient Beast Taming Talisman, wouldn’t she be able to quickly Cultivate a force of Tier 3 Dao Soldiers?

“This talisman seems to have some connection with my previous life. Although Senior Red Lotus is dormant within the ancient talisman and holds some authority, she may not be able to activate it like me.”

Xu Ruyin dared to fully disclose the Ancient Beast Taming Talisman’s abilities because only she could fully activate this ancient talisman.

However, there was still a variable.

That was her and Lu Changsheng’s son, Lu Chensha.

The latter had cultivated the Beast Control Technique and was the third person, besides her and Red Lotus, who could use the Ancient Beast Taming Talisman.

Xu Ruyin was unsure if he could fully activate it and display its full power if he obtained the true method of using the Ancient Beast Taming Talisman.

“Hmm, you can tell Red Lotus later to see if she can use it. If she can help, you’ll be much more relaxed.”

Lu Changsheng said with a smile, thinking it would naturally be best if Red Lotus could Master it, but he wouldn’t force it if she couldn’t.

A few days later, Lu Changsheng made proper arrangements for the Immortal City and Jiang Country matters, preparing to travel to Xingxiu Sea and Penglai Island with Qin Yuning.

Considering that Red Lotus lacked deterrence against Xuanjian Zhenjun and You Yue Saintess.

And might also need to trade Thousand Blades True Lord’s Nascent Soul Spirit Body with Seven Kill Sect and Yuan Country Cultivators, Lu Changsheng left the Nine Leaf Sword Grass in Great Dream Immortal City.

If a situation arose, Red Lotus could ask Nine Leaf Sword Grass to take action.

Or Nine Leaf Sword Grass could transform into the Nine Tribulation Sword to kill enemies and deter them.

Although Red Lotus didn’t possess his magical power and physique, and thus couldn’t fully unleash the Nine Tribulation Sword’s power.

But with the Nine Tribulation Sword in hand, he had captured and killed multiple Nascent Soul cultivators during the Liang Yue War, establishing his reputation as a Nascent Soul giant!

Therefore, the moment the Nine Tribulation Sword appeared, it was an absolute deterrent!

As for his combat power decreasing without the Nine Tribulation Sword by his side…

With the Sun Moon Two-Phases Profound Light Mirror, unless a Nascent Soul Late Stage Great Cultivator set up various means, no one could stop him.

Moreover, on this trip to Xingxiu Sea, Lu Changsheng planned to visit Overturning Sea Sect and could bring Turtle Immortal Old Ancestor along.

Having Turtle Immortal Old Ancestor by his side was much more reliable than any Nine Tribulation Sword.

“Red Lotus, Ling Zixiao, if you have anything, just send me a message directly. There’s no need to worry about affecting me.”

Lu Changsheng instructed the two women, knowing that they wouldn’t urge him unless it was a matter of utmost importance.

“Yes, Husband, please be careful.” Red Lotus and Ling Zixiao nodded.

“Don’t worry.” Lu Changsheng embraced the two women in farewell, then notified Qin Yuning and set off for Xingxiu Sea.

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