Chapter 617 Five Elements Spiritual Soil, Late Golden Core Stage!
"Hmm, not bad."
Lu Changsheng smiled and nodded, not surprised.
Although Lu Quanzhen burned his lifespan potential in his early years to rapidly improve his cultivation, causing damage to his foundation,
he had almost recovered through the Underworld King Technique, Vajra Relic, Xuan Tian Spiritual Vine, and the Spirit Whale Origin, and was expected to form a Golden Core.
Afterwards, he further cleansed his Dao foundation with the essence blood of the Void Kun, the Golden-Winged Roc, and his Chaos Body, perfectly fusing the two top-level cultivation techniques, "Yin Yang Five Elements Kunpeng Technique" and "Kunpeng Devouring Heaven Demon Art," to condense the Kunpeng Demon Body.
Under such circumstances, with the Crystal Condensation Pill, the Five Elements Spiritual Fruit, and the essence of the sun and moon, it was normal for him to condense an Immortal Golden Core.
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However, Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaoyun, and Qu Zhenzhen next to him were very surprised.
"A first-grade Golden Core, an Immortal Golden Core!?"
Over the years, Lu Miaoge had witnessed Lu Changsheng's extraordinary abilities, seen Honglian, Meng Xiaochun, and Xiao Xiyue successively form their Golden Cores, and was herself striving for a high-grade Golden Core.
But hearing that Lu Quanzhen had condensed an Immortal Golden Core still left her shocked and moved.
After all, this was a first-grade Golden Core!
Only the most outstanding geniuses of the immortal sects, those with Nascent Soul seeds, had a chance to form an Immortal Golden Core!
Even she didn't dare to hope for an Immortal Golden Core, at most a high-grade Golden Core.
Looking at Lu Quanzhen before her, she thought of her children far away in Yue Kingdom.
Over the years, it was impossible for her not to feel regret, remorse, and self-blame.
If it weren't for her decision, her two children wouldn't have had to leave for another country, separated for decades, unable to see each other, and now facing the danger of war between the two countries.
"An Immortal Golden Core..."
Lu Miaoyun only knew that her son was recuperating at home, preparing to form his Golden Core, and didn't know Lu Quanzhen's specific situation.
Hearing that he had broken through to the Core Formation stage and even condensed the legendary First-Grade Immortal Golden Core, she was moved, filled with surprise and envy. She
envied Qu Zhenzhen for having such a good son.
Although she had given birth to five children, only her son and daughter possessed spiritual roots.
Her son, Lu Yun, only broke through to the Foundation Establishment stage thanks to the Heaven and Earth Longevity Method.
As for her daughter, Lu Yu, she married early, and although the family gave her a Foundation Establishment Pill, she failed to break through and chose to give up, content with an ordinary life.
"Quanzhen, you've broken through to the Core Formation stage!"
Qu Zhenzhen said joyfully.
Although she was a homebody, she knew what the Core Formation stage meant.
It meant entering the ranks of high-level cultivators, belonging to the top level in the Jiang Kingdom.
She never expected that her son would become a Core Formation True Person.
It seemed that only her husband and Senior Honglian had broken through to the Core Formation stage in the family, right?
"Yes, I only broke through recently. I've been in seclusion these past few days to stabilize my realm, so I haven't had time to pay my respects to Mother and share the good news with you,"
Lu Quanzhen said, bowing to his mother.
It wasn't that he didn't have time to share the good news, but rather that he felt it was best not to reveal the matter of the Core Formation stage for the time being.
Her own mother wasn't one to keep secrets.
If she told her, and then forbade her to tell anyone else, and couldn't even tell her younger sister Lu Caizhen, it would be a real dilemma. It was better to say nothing.
"Quanzhen, now that you've broken through to the Core Formation stage, you can consider settling down and starting a family,"
Qu Zhenzhen said immediately, delighted.
Although Lu Miaoyun envied her for having a good son,
she felt that Lu Miaoyun's son, Lu Yun, was even better—staying at home peacefully, enjoying many children and blessings.
Lu Quanzhen: "."
Lu Changsheng: ".
" Lu Miaoge: "."
Lu Miaoyun: "."
Everyone present could see that cultivators like Lu Quanzhen, devoted to the Great Dao, had no intention of settling down; only his mother, Qu Zhenzhen, kept urging him.
"Quanzhen is quite remarkable. He was the first in the family to break through to Foundation Establishment, and now he's the first to break through to Core Formation,"
Lu Changsheng said, smoothing things over. He then squeezed his wife Qu Zhenzhen's hand and smiled, "Quanzhen isn't a child anymore. He has his own ideas and plans for the future. If he meets the right person, he'll succeed." "
Besides, at Quanzhen's age, there are very few people in the entire Jiang Kingdom who are worthy of him breaking through to Core Formation."
As he spoke, he and the others sat down by the Spirit Eye Spring and asked Lu Quanzhen what his plans were.
Lu Quanzhen was silent for a moment before saying, "I haven't decided yet. I plan to stabilize my realm first, cultivate the Core Formation techniques and supernatural abilities, and then make further plans."
Years ago, when he wanted to break through to Core Formation, he went to see his uncle, Qu Changge.
On one hand, he wanted to see a wider world.
On the other hand, he also wanted to know what was going on with his uncle.
However, his father had spent so much effort on him, and now that he had broken through to Core Formation, he hadn't been able to make any contribution to the family. How could he just leave?
Moreover, he knew that his uncle's words about condensing a high-grade golden core before the age of one hundred were just to encourage him.
The other party, being only at the Foundation Establishment stage, was able to provide him with a pile of rare and precious materials that even Core Formation cultivators didn't possess, which was enough to indicate that the situation was extraordinary and involved a Nascent Soul level force.
If he rashly made contact, not only would he be unable to do anything, but he might also bring trouble upon the other party.
"Hmm."
Lu Changsheng nodded and said, "You should stay home and cultivate diligently for now. I will entrust you with some matters later."
He had some ideas regarding Lu Quanzhen's future arrangements.
Continuing to stay in Jiang Kingdom was definitely not an option.
If he went all out, he could easily be labeled a demonic cultivator and be wanted by the four major immortal sects.
As for going to Jin,
Lu Changsheng felt that since he had offended all three major demonic sects of Jin, if Lu Quanzhen's identity were recognized, he would likely face their pursuit and assassination.
As for Yue, Liang, Wu, and even further afield, Yuan and Tianluo, Lu Changsheng felt they were unsuitable, so he planned to send him to Xingxiu Sea.
Although Meng Wuhen had given him some information about Xingxiu Sea years ago, it was only a general overview.
Since he and Honglian would likely travel to Xingxiu Sea in the future to seek a Nascent Soul opportunity, he wanted his son to scout the way first.
Xingxiu Sea was relatively prosperous, had no distinction between righteous and demonic factions, and was close to the Great Dream Immortal City, making it ideal for his son.
"Father, if the matter is important, I don't need to cultivate my supernatural abilities much,"
Lu Quanzhen said upon hearing this.
His *Kunpeng Devouring Heaven Demon God Art* differed from most other cultivation methods; it didn't emphasize secluded, arduous cultivation.
Even the supernatural abilities accompanying the art primarily relied on external cultivation methods to enhance their power.
"It's nothing urgent. First, stabilize your cultivation level and master the Core Formation technique,"
Lu Changsheng said with a smile, raising his hand to reveal three miniature magic treasures.
These were his own low-grade magic treasure, the Wind and Thunder Wings, crafted in his early years; the Shadow
Thorn, a low-grade magic treasure he obtained from a Core Formation cultivator of the Shadow Sect; and a low-grade magic treasure—a cloak and robe.
"These are your Core Formation gift from your father, to protect you for a while."
Although Lu Quanzhen had condensed an Immortal Golden Core, he was currently a pure, undeveloped Golden Core cultivator, and his combat power might not even be as strong as some True Core cultivators.
If he were to go to the Starry Sea, he would naturally need a few magic treasures for protection.
These three magic treasures possessed attack, defense, and escape effects, suitable for his current use.
"This…"
Lu Quanzhen was astonished by his father's wealth and generosity.
He wasn't a cultivator unaware of the hardships of the world.
Countless Foundation Establishment cultivators had just broken through, struggling to obtain even a single spiritual artifact.
Yet, his father had prepared three magic treasures for him right after his breakthrough.
"Thank you, Father."
Knowing his father's character, he took a deep breath, stood up, bowed respectfully, and accepted the magic weapon.
"You can walk around the house when you have time, and guide your younger siblings in their cultivation. Don't always stay indoors."
Lu Changsheng continued to offer advice, then gestured for him to go about his business, and then went to spend time with his wife.
Half a month later.
In the Sumeru Cave Heaven, within the Demon Fiend Array, a dense and terrifying demonic aura began to surge and undulate.
This was the first time Lu Changsheng had seen a demon beast break through to the third rank.
However, after observing it for a few moments, he found it uninteresting and went out to the Qingyun Sect to discuss Dao with Xiao Xiyue and swordsmanship with Chu Qingyi.
Lu Quanzhen, on the other hand, came to check on the Nine Nether Hound's breakthrough because of the commotion.
Seeing his former guard dog advance to the third rank, he was quite moved, wondering what his father had fed it.
It had advanced to the third rank in less than a hundred years.
If word got out, it would be enough to make many beast-taming families ashamed.
"Xiao Hei's bloodline talent is quite interesting."
Lu Quanzhen watched as the Nine Nether Hound refined the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and the rare treasures in the Demon Array with each breath, noticing a hint of the Kunpeng Devouring Heaven Demon Art.
It can only be said that among all the cultivation techniques and supernatural abilities in the world, some similar characteristics can always be found.
Lu Changsheng arrived at the Qingyun Sect, where Xiao Xiyue gave him the Crystal Condensation Pills she had previously exchanged, indicating that she would be going to the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range to oversee the mission in two months.
Although she could refuse this mission,
if she couldn't refuse later, she might run into the Heavenly Sword Sect leading the Qingyun Sect, Yuling Sect, and Luoxia Sect's Core Formation cultivators to support the Yue Kingdom.
Therefore, it was simpler and safer to go to the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range now.
"Okay."
Lu Changsheng knew that sect cultivators generally had to complete a sect mission every few years.
Although the sect wouldn't force or coerce them too much, after two refusals, they couldn't continue to refuse.
Only guest elders like him didn't have to go out to carry out missions.
However, during this trip, Lu Changsheng also met with the Qingyun Sect Leader, handing over ten high-grade third-tier talismans and obtaining some third-tier talisman-making materials from the Qingyun Sect.
After all, third-tier mid-to-high-grade talisman-making materials alone were far from enough from the Great Dream Immortal City; he had to hunt demon kings himself.
To reduce the number of kills, Lu Changsheng handed over talismans to the Qingyun Sect in exchange for talisman-making materials and spiritual resources.
With his top-tier third-tier talisman-making skills, this deal was profitable for him, somewhat similar to his early days as a talisman master at Green Bamboo Mountain.
The Qingyun Sect was also very satisfied with this transaction, even proactively inquiring about Lu Changsheng's specific requirements for talisman skins and ink.
Different talismans have different requirements for talisman skins and inks.
For example, the talisman skins and inks made from the Two-Headed Flood Dragon would have a certain impact on drawing talismans with attributes such as metal, fire, thunder, and healing, but would be more suitable for drawing talismans with attributes of water and poison.
And so, Lu Changsheng, residing under the Bright Moon Residence, cultivated and discussed the Dao with Xiao Xiyue.
[Congratulations, host, your first offspring has become a second-tier divination master! You have been granted one chance to draw a prize!]
That day, a system notification sounded in Lu Changsheng's mind.
Seeing his son, Lu Qingxuan, advance to a second-tier divination master, he subconsciously glanced at the other's lifespan.
It was a year less than before.
"Even daily research shortens one's lifespan?"
Lu Changsheng was somewhat speechless.
No wonder it's said that divination masters have an inauspicious old age.
Even without expending their lifespan, these people who forcibly deduce the secrets of heaven still have shorter lifespans than cultivators of the same level.
Or rather, divination is too mentally taxing, making such people prone to short lives.
This made Lu Changsheng even more curious about the methods of True Monarch Qingluan, wanting to know how she achieved longevity and maintained her physical condition.
"System, draw a prize."
Lu Changsheng casually drew the system reward.
[Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining the treasure: Five Elements Spiritual Soil!]
[The reward has been issued to the system space, and the host can view it at any time.]
"Five Elements Spiritual Soil?"
Lu Changsheng glanced at the description. This kind of spiritual soil is based on the five elements and can cultivate many spiritual herbs and medicines with harsh growth environments.
It also has a certain enhancement effect on some spiritual herbs and medicines, accelerating their growth.
In addition, this Five Elements Spiritual Soil is also a superior Core Formation spiritual item, which can be consumed during breakthrough.
However, there is not much Five Elements Spiritual Soil, only a small bucket, which is probably enough to cultivate three to five spiritual herbs.
As a superior Core Formation spiritual item, it can feed about ten people.
"Not bad at all. It can not only serve as a core-forming material for ten people, but also cultivate spiritual herbs and medicines. I wonder if it will help the Xuanmu Vine?"
Lu Changsheng felt that his lottery winnings were quite good.
After returning to Bihu Mountain from Qingyun Sect, Lu Changsheng poured all the Five Elements Earth into the Xuanmu Vine and then entered the Sumeru Cave Heaven.
At this time, the cave heaven was filled with demonic energy, permeated with a terrifying and ferocious aura.
"The Immortal Golden Core is still far from enough."
Lu Changsheng saw the demon core in the Nine Nether Hound's body constantly condensing and compressing.
Relying on the power of the Heavenly Rank bloodline and the rare and precious materials he had prepared, a high-grade Golden Core was no problem.
But judging from its appearance, it was at most a second-grade Golden Core, and it would be difficult to reach a first-grade Immortal Golden Core.
However, this was normal. The Nine Nether Hound only had a mid-grade Heavenly Rank bloodline, and it still lacked the foundation to condense an Immortal Golden Core.
"Father."
Lu Quanzhen beside him said that the Nine Nether Hound should not have reached its limit yet.
If he could help it, there might be hope for it to break through to the Immortal Golden Core.
"Alright."
After all, it was their first spirit pet, guarding the house for so many years. Even if it hadn't done anything particularly meritorious, it had certainly put in the effort. If it broke through to the Immortal Golden Core stage, it would be a good omen. He then
lightly brushed his hand across the Qiankun Binding Belt, and a white jade gourd appeared.
It contained the essence blood of a fourth-tier double-headed dragon.
"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"
Drops of double-headed dragon essence blood flew towards the Nine Nether Hound.
At the same time, a ball of Taiyin essence flew out from the Sun and Moon Yin-Yang Mirror.
The Nine Nether Hound's attributes were more compatible with Taiyin essence; nourishing it with solar essence would only be counterproductive, like adding legs to a snake.
Lu Quanzhen also activated the Kunpeng Devouring Heaven Demon God Technique, creating a Kunpeng phantom to help the Nine Nether Hound transform its demonic energy.
Several days later, the massive vortex of spiritual energy in the Sumeru Cave Heaven dissipated, and a boundless demonic aura soared into the sky.
Demonic aura soared into the sky, the aura of a demon king!
The Nine Nether Hound successfully advanced to the third-tier Demon King, emanating a terrifying and profound demonic aura.
Not only was its body taller and more robust, but its appearance had also changed significantly. Its head was more ferocious and terrifying, with a vertical pupil between its brows gleaming with a cold and cruel savage light.
The darkness on its limbs had gained a touch of dark red, and if one looked closely and parted its fur, one could see black scales resembling dragon scales, cold and hard.
However, the most astonishing feature was its tail.
Whether influenced by the essence of the two-headed dragon's blood or something else, a terrifying head resembling a dragon's head had grown from the end of its tail, ready to devour anyone it could, fierce and frightening.
"It looks a bit too fierce; it doesn't look like a proper spirit beast at all,"
Lu Changsheng remarked, observing the Nine Nether Hound before him.
The Nine Nether Hound was quite cute when it was young.
But as it grew, it became increasingly ferocious, now a thoroughly ferocious beast.
As for him, the Immortal Changsheng, a handsome and elegant man, it would be quite an eyesore to have the Nine Nether Hound with him when he went out.
However, his wife Lu Miaoge's Azure-Eyed Golden-Eyed Qilin suited his temperament better.
Thinking this, Lu Changsheng realized that few of the spirit beasts he had won in the lottery had a truly outstanding appearance.
He wondered if he could win a Qilin or a Dragon Horse in the future, something more fitting for his gentle and refined immortal nature.
"Awooo!"
Hearing Lu Changsheng's words, the Nine Nether Hound lowered its head somewhat aggrievedly.
It had the blood of a ferocious beast flowing through its veins; wasn't it normal to look fierce?
Besides, according to the aesthetics of demonic beasts, the fiercer its appearance, the stronger it was.
"It's alright, being fierce is good; it'll be intimidating enough to take out,"
Lu Changsheng comforted it.
Although the Nine Nether Hound had only advanced to the third rank, it was almost catching up to the demonic aura of the early Wind and Thunder Hou.
In the future, if he needed henchmen, taking this Nine Nether Hound with him would be enough.
"Alright, digest this well,"
Lu Changsheng patted its head.
Seeing Lu Changsheng return, Lu Qingxuan, Lu Yunfei, Lu Ziyun, and the others applied to Lu Changsheng for permission to go out for training.
Even after breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage, the Lu family still maintains high-level welfare resources.
However, these benefits are only relative.
Relying on these resources to cultivate to the late Foundation Establishment stage is extremely difficult.
Even if one does reach the late Foundation Establishment stage, the hope of forming the Core form is essentially lost.
Therefore, after these talented Lu family members reached the Foundation Establishment stage, they all first undertook family missions, guarding spiritual lands, and then transitioned to going out for training.
"Good."
Lu Changsheng had always hoped that his children would go out and encouraged this behavior.
Only in this way could the family produce more Core Formation seeds.
Lu Wangshu also planned to
go to the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range with her mother, Xiao Xiyue. The previous pioneering war had deeply affected her, and she wanted to go out more.
"Good."
Lu Changsheng looked at his graceful and beautiful daughter in front of him, gently stroking her black hair, and felt a sense of emotion.
After experiencing the pioneering war, his daughter seemed to have matured a lot.
Or rather, she was finally going to step out of the family's comfort zone.
Seeing that his children were applying to go out one after another, Lu Changsheng was a little surprised. Why didn't Lu Chensha go for training with Lu Qingxuan and the others?
"Uh, Father, I have accumulated a lot of resources before, and I plan to cultivate the Iron Fire Ants and Black Corrosion Poisonous Insects until they are almost fully trained before going out."
Lu Chensha said with a slightly embarrassed expression when his father came to ask him.
If he could, he wouldn't mind staying at home for decades.
Anyway, the family's welfare benefits are good, and he can raise spirit beasts for the family, earning spirit stones by guarding spirit lands and escorting caravans.
If all else fails, he can go out to the small mountains to hunt some demonic beasts.
In a few decades, once he has cultivated his Ironfire Ants and Black Corrosion Poisonous Insects to the point of being invincible below the Core Formation stage, he can then go out to train and quickly accumulate abundant resources, improve his cultivation level, and aim for Core Formation.
Especially after experiencing the pioneering war and witnessing the insignificance of life, he now has no intention of going out. He plans to consider going out after reaching the sixth level of Foundation Establishment and having more than ten thousand insects.
"Hmm."
Lu Changsheng saw his son's thoughts and understood them very well.
Everyone has their own ambitions, and he never forces anyone. He even sponsored him with two hundred thousand spirit stones to cultivate spirit beasts and insects.
On one hand, this kind of beast-taming cultivator is very resource-intensive.
If Lu Chensha were to do it alone, it would be very difficult. At this time, his parents' help would make his progress smoother.
On the other hand, he needs Lu Chensha to cultivate Ironfire Ants for him, extract 'refining crystals', and upgrade and forge magic weapons.
"Thank you, Father!"
Lu Chensha was overjoyed and excited to see that his father hadn't blamed him and had even given him so many spirit stones. He felt even more at ease staying at home.
Taking advantage of the time, Lu Changsheng checked on the situation of all his children.
However, if he didn't inquire, he would be leisurely and have peace and quiet.
But if he did inquire even slightly, he would start to have a headache.
Mainly because he had too many children.
Even just checking on each one's physical and mental well-being and cultivation was enough to give him a headache.
That day, Lu Changsheng was resting at the Lu family mansion when Lu Qingqi came to him crying.
"Father, do I really have no merits at all?"
It was one thing to be inferior to her younger brother, Lu Qingxuan, after all, he worked so hard.
But these days, as she integrated into her older sister Lu Linghe's circle and saw her and Lu Baixi's strength, she was severely discouraged.
Especially seeing that Lu Baixi was only nineteen years old, had already broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage, and was proficient in both physical and magical cultivation, music, talisman making, and various spells.
Although she was a Foundation Establishment cultivator, she couldn't refine pills, make talismans, or even make puppets. Her skills in music, cooking, and cultivating spiritual plants were also terrible.
Fortunately, the timid Lu Mengchan was able to salvage some of her dignity, making her feel that she wasn't entirely useless.
"How could that be? My little Qi is obedient and sensible, how could
she have no merits?" "Really? Father, what are my merits?"
"Well, in my father's opinion, being obedient and sensible is a great merit."
"Father, I want to learn alchemy."
"Go find your brother Xingchen and have him teach you." "
But after I blew up the alchemy furnace before, he said it would be better for me to learn talisman making, it would be safer. But Sister Wangshu wants me to learn spiritual plants..."
After
Lu Changsheng's guidance, Lu Qingqi accepted it calmly. There must be incompetent people in the world, why can't that person be her?
As long as she accepted her incompetence, then she was invincible!
"Besides, I'm not bad!"
Although compared to Lu Linghe, Lu Baixi, and Lu Qingxuan, she was somewhat inferior.
Looking around the Bihu Mountain area, she had already surpassed 99% of her peers.
After returning from this trip, Lu Changsheng didn't rush back to the Great Dream Immortal City, but instead cultivated in Bihu Mountain.
Every day, besides cultivating, comprehending the power of space, refining his divine abilities, accompanying his wife, he would go to Chu Qingyi to discuss swordsmanship.
Although Xiao Xiyue had gone to the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range, Lu Changsheng still met with Chu Qingyi in their underground palace, instead of going to the Qingyun Sect.
"Qingyi, how is my sword move!"
Chu Qingyi turned her head to the side, completely ignoring his words. Her jade feet, encased in snow-white silk stockings, curled and tightened their toes, stretching her arches and soles into beautiful crescent moons. Lu Changsheng
didn't care, continuing his firm and powerful sword strikes, teasing her with his voice.
He didn't know how much time had passed, but her body, porcelain white and rosy, with dazzling skin, was completely naked, except for her feet encased in snow-white silk stockings. Her beautiful eyes opened and closed, her jade face was like a peach blossom, her slender waist trembled, and she was breathtakingly beautiful.
Time flies like an arrow, and years pass like a shuttle; in the blink of an eye, more than a year has passed.
After these days of cultivation, Lu Changsheng's Yin-Yang Qi Great Capture Technique has finally refined three strands of Xuanhuang Essence, greatly increasing its power.
As for his cultivation level, due to too many trivial matters and the need to refine his divine abilities, his progress has been limited.
Throughout the year, Lu Changsheng remained true to his principles, always making time to pamper his concubines, no matter how busy he was.
However, Lu Changsheng now viewed pregnancy as a matter of fate.
It would be best if she conceived, but it didn't matter if she didn't. So, after a year, only one concubine had successfully become pregnant. "Husband," Lu Miaoyun told Lu Changsheng some news that day. The Core Formation seed of the Five Elements Wang family had failed to reach Core Formation in Qingluan Immortal City. "It seems the Five Elements Wang family is completely doomed," Lu Changsheng said softly upon hearing this. Back during the pioneering war, news of the Wang family patriarch's passing had spread. The Wang family knew that if things continued this way, they would be gradually devoured after the pioneering war ended. So, during the pioneering war, they offered up their family's resources to buy war merits and exchange them for a Condensed Crystal Pill. In recent years, many families had been watching the Five Elements Wang family, hoping to see if they could produce another Core Formation True Person. Now that the news of the failed Core Formation had spread, it meant the Five Elements Wang family was completely finished. "Don't worry about this. If the Wang family comes begging, or if Five Elements Mountain is about to be breached, we can offer some protection." Lu Changsheng had no intention of getting involved in the affairs of the Five Elements Wang family. The Qingyun Sect Leader had mentioned this matter to him before, indicating that he shouldn't get too involved in the affairs under the jurisdiction of the Luoxia Sect, otherwise it would make things unpleasant for both sides. However, in his early years, in order to obtain two magic treasures from the Wang family, he had promised the Wang family patriarch that he would protect the Wang family if they declined in the future. Therefore, if the Wang family were to face annihilation, he would at most step in to preserve the Wang family bloodline. "Should we inform Xingchen and Jing'er?" Lu Miaoyun asked. A mother's status depends on her son. Lu Xuangan possesses the Five Elements Body, and his cultivation is progressing rapidly, already at the ninth level of Qi Refining, with a limitless future. Therefore, she attaches great importance to Wang Yanjing. Of course, Wang Yanjing himself is also extraordinary, with the potential to form a Core Formation in the future. "It's alright to mention this, or have Jing'er write to the Wang family and send some of their bloodline to Cangyun Mountain." Cangyun Mountain was a spiritual land that the Wang family acquired under the Qingyun Sect in their early years, serving as a branch of the Wang family. As long as the Wang family members remained obediently on Cangyun Mountain, Lu Changsheng could offer protection. After all, with his reputation as the Immortal Changsheng, as long as he spoke, no one would dare to openly attack such a small branch. "How is the situation in Yue Kingdom now?" Lu Changsheng continued to inquire. "There haven't been any major developments recently," Lu Miaoyun said softly. "It seems that the Jiang Kingdom has stabilized, which has also helped stabilize Yue Kingdom." When the Nascent Soul of the Heavenly Fiend True Monarch fell into the hands of the Profound Sword True Monarch, it not only weakened the Liang Kingdom's fighting power but also gave them the means to negotiate with Liang Kingdom. Although it's unknown what the two sides are negotiating, it's a good thing that the war has subsided. After all, the more stable the cultivation world is, the more securely one can develop. If chaos erupts, one will inevitably be affected. Immediately, Lu Changsheng began to cultivate diligently, preparing to break through to the late stage of Core Formation as soon as possible so he could travel to the Yue Kingdom with Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan. His son, Lu Qingshan, had already broken through to the ninth level of Foundation Establishment three years ago; if he delayed any longer, it would be awkward if he went into seclusion to attempt Core Formation. Moreover, his wife, Lu Miaoge, had almost finished cultivating the Yin-Yang Yuan Dan Technique. This trip to see their children would allow him to focus on his studies and return to prepare for Core Formation in peace. Half a year later. Bihu Mountain, Sumeru Cave Heaven. Lu Changsheng sat cross-legged, his body flowing with Yin and Yang energies, as if draped in a Yin-Yang Daoist robe. A Yin-Yang diagram hovered above his head, cascading down wisps of chaotic light. Ordinary Core Formation cultivators, having reached the peak of the sixth level, would need to rely on rare and precious materials or a mysterious opportunity to accumulate strength before breaking through to the late stage of Core Formation. But for Lu Changsheng, who possessed a Chaotic Body, an Earth Spirit Root, and a Great Dao Golden Core, it was as natural as water flowing into a channel, without any resistance. Or rather, such resistance was easily overcome by him. "Boom!" Lu Changsheng circulated the *Yin Yang Creation Scripture*, beginning his attempt to break through to the late stage of Core Formation. As his cultivation technique continued to circulate, his Yin Yang Great Dao Golden Core began to rotate and tremble, radiating an inexhaustible chaotic spiritual light. At the same time, a surging and powerful spiritual pressure formed around Lu Changsheng, like layers of turbulent waves, rising and falling. Half a month later. Lu Changsheng's magical power finally reached its critical point, breaking through the bottleneck from the mid-to-late stage of Core Formation. Simultaneously, his Great Dao Golden Core and his Taiyi Divine Soul in his Sea of Consciousness formed a profound resonance. His divine soul power, along with the breakthrough in his cultivation realm, began to rise.
Chapter 618 Nascent Soul, Transformation, Journey to Yue Kingdom!
"Buzz!"
The golden figure in Lu Changsheng's mind radiated brilliant golden light.
Under the boundless soul power, it became increasingly refined, like an immortal deity. In his early years, upon
reaching the first level of Core Formation and awakening the Taiyi Soul Body, Lu Changsheng's soul underwent a rapid ascent, directly reaching the peak of Core Formation. Over the years, through the Sun and Moon Reincarnation Technique and breakthroughs in his realm, his soul had also been slowly improving. However, the barrier between Core Formation and Nascent Soul remained insurmountable. Now, having broken through to the late stage of Core Formation, with the enhancement of the Taiyi Soul Body, his soul finally broke through the threshold between Core Formation and Nascent Soul, ascending towards the Nascent Soul realm. At this moment, Lu Changsheng entered a mysterious and wondrous state. His divine soul emerged from between his brows, like a fist-sized sun, blazing and radiant, echoing the Yin-Yang diagram above his head, making his skin as clear and flawless as ever, shimmering with light. Lu Changsheng's physical body, his Taiyi divine soul, and the Yin-Yang diagram formed a tight and mysterious connection, as if they were one, perfectly natural. If one observed closely, one could see the golden figure seemingly absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, slowly solidifying and growing stronger, like a celestial king sitting cross-legged, bursting forth with countless golden rays. As his divine soul sublimated, Lu Changsheng felt his will break free from the shackles of his body, merging with heaven and earth. A sacred ancient tree, its entire body like gold and jade, its radiance flowing, stood between heaven and earth, forming a dreamlike, illusory figure draped in a flowing golden and jade gauze dress. This figure faced Lu Changsheng, its eyes gentle and loving, compassionate towards all living beings, opening its arms, merging with Lu Changsheng's divine soul and will. In an instant, Lu Changsheng felt as if he were soaking in a hot spring, enveloped by wispy white clouds, his whole body indescribably comfortable and relaxed. At the same time, he entered a strange perspective. He seemed to have transformed into an ancient tree, taking in the entire Bihu Mountain. He could see the Xuan Tian Spirit Vine and Xuan Mu Vine in the underground palace at the summit of Biyun Peak; he could see the wives and concubines of the Lu family mansion, and the children in each courtyard; he could see the spiritual veins in Bihu Lake, the spirit fish, the raised spirit beasts, and the Black Water Flood Dragon Dao soldiers. He could also see his wife, Lu Miaoge, meditating cross-legged in her cave in the Sumeru Grotto-Heaven, her azure light flowing; he could see a handsome young man with a yin-yang diagram above his head, sitting cross-legged, his body radiant with light. And it wasn't just that simple. He could also feel the pulse of this land's spiritual veins, the operation of the spiritual land; the patterns and tracks of the Xuan Tian Spirit Vine, the invisible gathering of mysterious fortune; the magical power and spiritual aura of each member of the Lu family. At this moment, Lu Changsheng felt that he was a god, a god who held the reins of this world! The cultivation techniques, insights into cultivation, understanding of skills, and so on surged into his mind, and suddenly he had many inexplicable insights. Especially the "Yin Yang Creation Scripture" that he cultivated himself. Although these techniques had been enlightened by the system, he still needed to slowly digest, comprehend, and understand them. "Yin and Yang interact, mutually verify each other, and all things are born!" In the secret chamber of the cave, the Yin Yang diagram hovered above Lu Changsheng's head, black and white mysterious light bloomed, and a point of true Yang and a point of true Yin appeared, as if evolving the end of the Dao, the beginning and the end of all things! Lu Changsheng, whose thoughts merged with the Sumeru Tree King, seemed to see the supreme Yin Yang Dao, the mysteries of the universe, and wanted to grasp the power of the Dao and engrave it in his heart. "Buzz!" Just then, a Buddhist chant, seemingly from the distant heavens yet also from his mind, rang out, startling Lu Changsheng from his mystical state. "What's going on?" Lu Changsheng abruptly opened his eyes. "Master was about to merge himself with heaven and earth," a soft, ethereal voice, like a wisp of white cloud, echoed in Lu Changsheng's mind. It was the voice of the Sumeru Tree King. "Merge with heaven and earth?" Lu Changsheng frowned, pondering and recalling his previous state. He had broken through to the late stage of Core Formation, his divine soul undergoing a sublimation and transformation, advancing to the Nascent Soul stage. The profound effects of the Taiyi Divine Soul allowed him to deeply comprehend the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth. However, since he had broken through within the Sumeru Cave Heaven, he had inexplicably merged with the spiritual will of Sumeru, entering a mystical state akin to divine communion. In this state, he observed Bihu Mountain through the perspective of the Sumeru Tree King, comprehending cultivation techniques and the laws of heaven and earth. However, his cultivation level was far from sufficient to control this power, causing him to become immersed in it, wanting to dissolve himself and become part of the laws of heaven and earth. "Is this the legendary Dao Transformation?" Lu Changsheng murmured in a deep voice. Dao Transformation, a terrifying term! Many cultivators end up dying and their Dao dissipating, their souls returning to heaven and earth. Besides death, as a cultivator's realm advances and they comprehend the Great Dao, if they go too far, they may also become mired in it, thus transforming into the Dao of heaven and earth, their body and soul vanishing. According to Honglian, some cultivators, in order to break through bottlenecks, will use this method to comprehend the Great Dao of heaven and earth, thereby gaining a breakthrough opportunity, putting themselves in a life-or-death situation. If they break through, they will break through their realm; if they fail, they will wither and die in their cave, unknown to anyone. He had just used the Taiyi Divine Soul and the Sumeru Will to glimpse the Yin-Yang Great Dao of the Yin-Yang Creation Scripture, but he was far from reaching that level and could not control it, causing him to become trapped and unable to extricate himself. "No wonder cultivation often requires the protection of elders. Cultivation is fraught with danger; one careless move can lead to problems, death, and Dao dissipation." Lu Changsheng took a deep breath, feeling somewhat fearful. Originally, the advancement of the Divine Soul and the Taiyi Divine Soul's comprehension of heaven and earth were good things.
But everything in excess is harmful.
His cultivation method was too profound, far beyond his current level of understanding.
His initial comprehension of the so-called Yin-Yang Dao was like a child trying to lift a tripod—too weak, too intellect-wise, and too limited in virtue.
"Many sects don't pass on all their subsequent cultivation methods. Besides limiting their disciples, knowing too much isn't a good thing. It easily creates intellectual barriers, and one might be tempted to study and research, potentially leading to unforeseen consequences,"
Lu Changsheng sighed softly. Fortunately, he didn't usually spend much time deeply comprehending these methods.
He only used the knowledge imparted by the system when his cultivation level reached a certain point, without delving too deeply or engaging with knowledge beyond his grasp.
"I still lack depth. I need to find time to reflect on my cultivation progress."
Besides this, Lu Changsheng also realized he needed to develop some self-understanding of his current level, not relying entirely on the knowledge imparted by the system.
Otherwise, while it might be manageable now, there would likely be other unknown risks later, such as reaching the Nascent Soul or even the Divine Transformation stage.
"With the solid foundation laid by the system, and the Taiyi Divine Soul, I only need to spend some time digesting this knowledge and making it my own."
"In the end, it all comes down to time."
Lu Changsheng stood up, let out a light breath, patted his robes, and muttered to himself, "Breaking through to the late stage of Core Formation after eighty-seven years of cultivation seems glorious, but who knows the hardships and setbacks I've faced along the way? I dared not slacken or become complacent in the slightest." " This
has led to some neglect in my cultivation techniques, and I haven't been able to lay a solid foundation."
"After this trip to Yue Kingdom, and then to Jin Kingdom, I'll go home to properly reflect and consolidate myself."
"It just so happens that my Divine Soul has broken through to the Nascent Soul stage, and I also have many divine sense secret techniques to cultivate. Otherwise, I would have had a Divine Soul but lacked the corresponding means."
Although Lu Changsheng possessed many cultivation techniques, he didn't actually use many of them.
For example, the Hundred Chains Treasure Body Technique, besides improving the physical body, could also condense various physical supernatural abilities.
However, Lu Changsheng had no time. Aside from the natal bone he quickly forged using the Nine Treasures Jade Ruyi, he hadn't cultivated any of the other techniques.
The same applied to the Six Desires Heart Demon Technique.
This technique, besides the divine sense secrets he used daily, also included many soul-related methods.
For example, the Six Desires Heart Demon Chapter, using the seven emotions and six desires, forged a heart demon chapter in his sea of consciousness. This not only enhanced the power of his divine sense attack techniques but also interfered with others' eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, and mind.
There was also the Seven Emotions and Six Desires Armor, which condensed a soul armor for his own soul.
This not only protected against others' divine sense attacks but also stirred up their seven emotions and six desires when they launched such attacks.
Besides these two techniques, if he wanted to increase his combat power, he could use the *Yin Yang Creation Scripture* as a foundation and condense a natal divine talisman through the *Nine-Nine Mysterious Talisman Scripture*. Alternatively, he
could condense demonic thoughts through the *Twelve Capital Heavenly Demon Scripture*, the Vajra King Dharma Body of the *Vajra King Technique*, the Glazed Cauldron Body of the *Precious Cauldron Medicine King Scripture*, and so on.
Although the Yin-Yang Creation Scripture isn't particularly adept at combat, it's perfectly balanced, governing all techniques, and its greatest strength lies in its ability to integrate various cultivation methods and supernatural abilities.
If Lu Changsheng were willing to invest the time, he could cultivate all the techniques and methods in his mind, significantly boosting his combat power.
"Cultivation shouldn't be solely about pursuing combat power; cultivation level is fundamental."
Lu Changsheng shook his head, thanked Sumeru, then sat cross-legged to stabilize his realm, experiencing his Nascent Soul and the power of his seventh-level Core Formation.
Half a month later, Lu Changsheng emerged from seclusion, in high spirits.
Breaking through to the late Core Formation stage, the quality of his magical power doubled, comparable to his strength when he reached the eighth level of Core Formation using the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone. Moreover,
the improvement in his magical power and soul greatly enhanced his control over magical treasures.
For example, the Dust-Dispelling Banner; he could now barely control it to some extent, or rather, use it more precisely and flexibly.
At least in emergencies during combat, he could use this high-grade spiritual treasure.
But to truly use it and unleash its full power, he still needed to break through to the Nascent Soul stage.
However, the Great Luo Sword Embryo, refined using the "Man and Weapon Unity Technique," was even more adept at handling.
Aside from the slightly higher mana consumption, Lu Changsheng felt that slaying a late-stage Core Formation cultivator with a single sword strike
would be no problem. As for the benefits brought by other pills, arrays, talismans, and weapons, there was no need to elaborate.
"Sister Miaoge,"
Lu Changsheng found Lu Miaoge, indicating that he would be heading to Yue Kingdom later.
"Changsheng, you've broken through to the late-stage Core Formation?"
Lu Miaoge and Lu Changsheng cultivated the "Taiyi Shengshui Technique," and since they were both in the Sumeru Cave Heaven, she had already sensed his successful breakthrough, but she was still overjoyed and surprised.
After all, this was the bottleneck between the mid-stage and late-stage Core Formation.
Many Core Formation cultivators were trapped at this level for their entire lives, unable to make any progress.
Yet Lu Changsheng said he would go into seclusion for a while to break through, and in the blink of an eye, he succeeded—it was simply astonishing.
"Yes, a successful breakthrough,"
Lu Changsheng said with a smile, holding his wife's hand.
"Congratulations on your breakthrough, my husband."
Lu Miaoge's beautiful eyes sparkled as she congratulated him with a charming smile. "Once I break through to the
Core Formation stage, Changsheng, you'll be breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage." As Lu Changsheng's cultivation level skyrocketed, Lu Miaoge increasingly felt that she couldn't keep up with him, and was even becoming a burden.
If two people with similar talent and cultivation levels practiced the *Taiyi Shengshui Jue*, they could mutually benefit each other, making cultivation twice as effective.
But now, she couldn't bring Lu Changsheng any benefit; she relied entirely on him to improve herself.
"Don't think too much about it. I'm just taking the first step; the road ahead is still long."
Lu Changsheng knew that his situation would put some psychological pressure on his wife.
Not only Lu Miaoge, but Xiao Xiyue also felt the same way after witnessing Yangming Zhenren's strength.
But there was nothing they could do.
He was a late bloomer, accumulating knowledge and experience before unleashing his full potential.
As time passed, his talent deepened, and even without regular cultivation, his progress in cultivation was unparalleled.
In this situation, let alone Lu Miaoge and Xiao Xiyue, even a top-tier spiritual body genius would be far surpassed by him.
Currently, only Honglian, with her peach wood spiritual embryo, could keep up with him.
But when the sword embryo Dao body was born in the future, or when several more top-tier spiritual bodies and Dao bodies appeared in the family, even Honglian would be left far behind by his cultivation speed.
After a tender moment with his wife, comforting her, Lu Changsheng told Lu Miaohuan about his trip to Yue Kingdom, his son Lu Qingxuan, and his daughter Lu Qingqi.
He had promised to take his daughter Lu Qingqi to Yue Kingdom, and he naturally wouldn't break his promise.
As for his son Lu Qingxuan, he planned to send him to Qingluan Immortal City upon their return to see if Qingluan Zhenjun would be willing to accept him as a disciple.
"Quanzhen, keep an eye on things at Bihu Mountain. I'll send you to the Starry Sea when I return,"
Lu Changsheng instructed his son, Lu Quanzhen.
Although Lu Quanzhen had broken through to the Core Formation stage,
crossing the Great Dream Marsh to reach the Starry Sea was impossible.
Not only were there numerous demon kings along the way, but the gray mist would also interfere with his divine sense and magical power.
Therefore, he planned to send Lu Quanzhen to the Starry Sea upon his return,
and also take the opportunity to see this prosperous and vast sea.
"Yes, Father."
Regarding the Starry Sea, Lu Quanzhen had read Meng Wuhen's jade slip and was filled with curiosity about this unknown cultivation world.
Half a month later,
Lu Changsheng settled his family and then took his wife, Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaohuan, and their two children to the Yue Kingdom.
He didn't use the Golden-Winged Roc to travel.
Instead, he piloted a deep blue spirit boat, taking his wife and children out as if on a leisurely trip.
He said he was going to visit his children, but also to give his wife a break and broaden Lu Qingxuan and Lu Qingqi's horizons.
And so, the five of them traveled for two and a half months, arriving at Qingluan Immortal City.
"Is this Qingluan Immortal City?"
Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan had last visited Qingluan Immortal City fifty-five years ago.
Now, fifty-five years later, the city remained the same, but the shops and cultivators within had changed countless times.
This was Lu Qingxuan and Lu Qingqi's first long journey, and they were filled with curiosity about this legendary holy land of rogue cultivators.
Lu Changsheng took his wife and children to stroll around the immortal city for a few days, then went to the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range, to visit Xiao Xiyue and their daughter Lu Wangshu at the Qingyun Sect's stronghold.
However, their daughter Lu Wangshu's personality made it difficult for her to engage in long periods of secluded cultivation like Xiao Xiyue, so she often went to Qingluan Immortal City to wander around or hunt monsters in the mountains.
Lu Qingxuan, Lu Lingxiao, and others were also there; the siblings could often keep each other company.
After spending several days reminiscing and expressing their feelings, Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue didn't linger and continued their journey to Yue Kingdom.
However, Yue Kingdom was still in a period of war, under full security, and sect cultivators constantly checked and questioned them along the way.
To avoid trouble, Lu Changsheng directly placed Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaohuan, and their children into the Heavenly Origin Treasure Lotus, then used the Inverted Yin-Yang Glazed Wall to ride the Golden-Winged Roc towards Yue Kingdom.
Twenty days later.
Hundreds of miles away from the Golden Sun Sect, a handsome young man in a blue robe landed.
Since he was going to the Golden Sun Sect to find his children, he naturally needed to use his true identity, otherwise he wouldn't pass the identity verification test.
As a guest elder of the Azure Cloud Sect, his identity was naturally not a problem.
Lu Changsheng did not release Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaohuan, and the others from the Heavenly Origin Treasure Lotus, but instead emitted a faint Core Formation spiritual pressure as he arrived at the gate of the Golden Sun Sect.
"May I ask what brings this True Immortal to our sect?"
Upon seeing a Core Formation True Immortal arrive, the garrisoned cultivator of the Golden Sun Sect was extremely polite.
"I am Lu Changsheng, a guest elder of the Azure Cloud Sect. I have come to the Golden Sun Sect to see my son, Lu Qingshan, and my daughter, Lu Qingzhu. Please inform them of my arrival."
Lu Changsheng tossed out his Azure Cloud Sect identity token and the token of True Immortal Tianyuan, his tone carrying a faint air of authority.
"Lu Changsheng? Seeking Uncle-Master Qingshan?"
"Please wait a moment, True Immortal."
The garrisoned disciple dared not be negligent, respectfully accepting the tokens and examining them carefully. He then invited Lu Changsheng to the guest pavilion outside the mountain gate, served him tea, and went to inform him.
About half an hour later,
a tall, handsome man in a blue robe, with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, and a long sword at his waist, arrived at the guest pavilion.
"Father, what brings you here!?"
He was somewhat surprised to see Lu Changsheng in the living room.
"I thought you were almost at the Core Formation stage, so I came to see you."
Lu Changsheng sipped his tea, looking at his son.
He had reached the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage.
Unlike in his earlier years, his sword intent was no longer overtly sharp and soaring, like a sword hidden in its sheath, devoid of any sharpness.
However, Lu Changsheng, possessing a Nascent Soul soul, could immediately see that his son's sharpness hadn't disappeared, but rather he was gathering momentum.
He wanted to use this sword intent to break through the bottleneck and advance directly to the Core Formation stage.
"Not bad, it seems your swordsmanship has improved considerably over the years,"
Lu Changsheng said with a smile.
"After so many years, there should be some progress,"
Lu Qingshan replied with a smile, much more mature than before, no longer the carefree, jovial figure he once was.
"Where's Xiaozhu?"
Lu Changsheng asked with concern.
He wasn't so worried about his son, Lu Qingshan, who was far away in Yue Kingdom; he was more concerned about his daughter, Lu Qingzhu.
His daughter wasn't particularly talented and had a quiet, reserved personality, making her easily bullied.
Although Lu Qingshan took care of her, he wasn't exactly a meticulous person.
"Xiaozhu is still on the front lines. I'm returning to the sect to prepare for my Core Formation attempt,"
Lu Qingshan said.
He immediately added, "Father, don't worry, Xiaozhu is part of the support staff. She's in the rear, under Master's care, so she won't be in danger."
"The rear,"
Lu Changsheng nodded, then asked, "What are your chances of succeeding in Core Formation?"
"Ten percent for Core Formation, seventy percent for a high-grade Golden Core, and thirty percent for an Immortal Golden Core,"
Lu Qingshan estimated, but his words revealed an unstoppable momentum.
As a sword cultivator, one must possess an invincible belief in oneself.
Lu Changsheng thought to himself that his son was quite confident.
He actually had a 30% chance of condensing an Immortal Golden Core.
"There's no need to rush your core formation. Your mother has come to visit you, and I also have something for you. We'll go see Xiaozhu later,"
Lu Changsheng said to him, without entering the Golden Sun Sect.
In this time of war, all major sects were on full alert, and it wouldn't be easy for outside cultivators to enter. If they used the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Lotus inside, they might attract attention.
"Hmm? Mother has come too."
Lu Qingshan nodded, then left the sect with Lu Changsheng and asked where his mother was.
After arriving several hundred miles away, Lu Changsheng lightly raised his hand, and the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Lotus appeared, causing ripples in the space.
Then Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaohuan, Lu Qingxuan, and Lu Qingqi walked out.
"A Cave Heaven Magic Treasure!?"
Upon seeing this, Lu Qingshan instantly recognized it as an extremely precious Cave Heaven Magic Treasure.
Depending on the circumstances, such magical treasures are several times, even dozens of times, rarer than ordinary magical treasures.
He never expected his father to possess such a treasure.
"Mother, Aunt, Qingxuan, Xiaoqi, you're all here!?"
He looked at the four people before him and immediately exclaimed with joy.
Even though he didn't see his younger siblings often, he still felt a deep affection for them.
"Brother Qingshan,"
Lu Qingxuan bowed respectfully, while Lu Qingqi greeted him with admiration, then asked her sister, Lu Qingzhu.
"Qingshan, have you been in great danger these past few years?"
Lu Miaohuan asked, concerned about his situation.
Lu Miaohuan knew about the war between Yue and Liang.
Especially after the news of Yue's frontline defeat and the loss of several Core Formation cultivators, Lu Miaohuan hadn't slept well for a long time.
"It's alright. Although this war is dangerous, it's an opportunity for me. During my previous mission, I obtained Condensing Crystal Pills and Core Formation spiritual items, and I'm preparing to break through to Core Formation,"
Lu Qingshan said calmly.
Although much more mature, his demeanor still carried a certain air of superiority.
"Brother, you're about to break through to the Core Formation stage!?"
Lu Qingqi, standing beside him, gasped, her red lips parting in astonishment.
Her brother was so young, yet he was already aiming for the Core Formation stage; it was beyond her wildest imagination.
Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaohuan, and Lu Qingxuan, standing nearby, also looked surprised and bewildered.
"The situation is extremely complex right now. We can't proceed as before. The Fire Luo Sect's defenses collapsed, and the situation is unstable. The Primordial True Monarch and the Purple Light True Monarch are pouring resources into nurturing the seeds of our five major sects,"
Lu Qingshan explained with a light laugh.
Under normal circumstances, it would take him at least ten more years to reach the Core Formation stage.
But in this war, the sects directly bestowed upon him rare and precious materials to enhance cultivation, prioritizing the Condensing Crystal Pill and top-tier Core Formation spiritual items.
Therefore, under these circumstances, not only him, but all the Nascent Soul seeds of the five major immortal sects of Yue Kingdom were rapidly improving their cultivation.
"But it's still so fast."
Lu Qingqi was somewhat discouraged, feeling that even at Lu Qingshan's age, whether he could break through to the late Foundation Establishment stage was still uncertain.
Hearing this, Lu Qingxuan, standing beside him, gained a deeper understanding of the saying, "War is the ladder for cultivators to advance."
He had heard this before, and Lu Qingshan had mentioned it to him, but only now did he truly grasp its meaning.
In war, not only do the players gain benefits
, but those who are exceptional enough to become pieces on the board can also obtain unimaginable wealth of resources.
After a brief chat, the group boarded a spirit boat and flew towards the front lines, chatting and laughing.
Meanwhile, not long after Lu Qingshan left the Golden Sun Sect, a cultivator quietly left the sect and, a thousand miles away, crushed a jade talisman.