Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1789: 455: Counting the Spoils, the Shock of the Four Great Immortal Sects (3)
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By utilizing this Origin Essence, I could push the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art to its twelfth layer, attaining a quasi-fourth rank status and paving the way for a direct assault on fourth rank body refining.
"Should I focus on my Cultivation first, or check on Ping’an’s circumstances..."
Lu Changsheng felt a slight hesitation as thoughts of his son, Lu Ping’an, crossed his mind.
Had the beast tide not erupted so suddenly, he would have departed for Yue Country or Wu Country already to search for his son.
He remained uneasy regarding the Nascent Soul possession and those rapid, consecutive breakthroughs.
However, with the current turmoil in the Immortal City, he felt it was unwise to leave at this moment.
Furthermore, despite the sealing formations, the spiritual energy from the Void Kun’s remains would inevitably begin to seep out.
"System."
Lu Changsheng summoned the system interface and reviewed Lu Ping’an’s status once more. Seeing that his life span was unaffected, he decided to prioritize his Cultivation for now, waiting until Hong Lian had recovered from her injuries.
With Hong Lian guarding Great Dream Immortal City, the city would remain secure unless a Nascent Soul True Lord personally intervened.
Moreover, the events surrounding the Vast Sand Illusion Realm were reaching a climax. It was highly probable that the two True Lords of the Heavenly Sword Sect, and perhaps even the Azure Phoenix True Monarch, had already left Jiang Country for the Endless Wilderness to await the secret realm's opening.
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Lu Changsheng did not begin his closed-door cultivation immediately.
He first assisted Lu Miaoge in restoring her mana and nourishing her physical form. Afterward, he informed both her and Ling Zixiao of his intent to enter a period of secluded Cultivation.
He entrusted them with the management of the Immortal City, instructing them to alert him only if something of great importance occurred.
"Please rest assured, my Lord."
Ling Zixiao, looking dignified and elegant with her hair meticulously styled, offered a graceful smile.
With his arrangements made, Lu Changsheng headed to the rear hall. His eyes fixed on the massive corpse of the Void Kun before he stepped inside the gargantuan beast.
Navigating through a network of organs and vessels, he reached the heart, which still throbbed with immense vitality. With a swift motion of his hand, he sliced into it.
"Poof!"
A fountain of scalding blood erupted from the wound.
Typically, practicing the "Brahman Demon True Saint Technique" did not necessitate such demon path tactics.
However, to achieve the highest possible efficiency, Lu Changsheng intended to cultivate right at the source of the Void Kun’s heart.
"Boom!"
As the "Brahman Demon True Saint Technique" was activated, Lu Changsheng’s body became covered in shimmering golden Sanskrit characters and obsidian, ink-like demon runes.
The two distinct Qi mechanisms merged, making it seem as though a Buddha and a Demon God were dwelling within him, chanting to protect his soul while he refined the Void Kun’s Heavenly Demon Blood.
Simultaneously, a spectral image of a three-headed, six-armed Buddha-demon materialized. It alternated between chanting majestic Buddhist hymns and letting out millions of terrifying, devilish shrieks, assisting Lu Changsheng in the refinement of the Void Kun’s Origin Essence.
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While Lu Changsheng was busy in seclusion, rumors of the Great Dream City Lord and his wife slaying a Fourth Rank Demon King rippled through the Great Dream Marsh and across the entire Jiang Country Cultivation world.
"What? They actually hunted a Fourth Rank Demon King!?"
"The Immortal City has a new master, and this couple not only repelled the tide but also slaughtered a Fourth Rank Demon King and two Third Rank Late Stage Demon Kings!"
"Is it possible that the Great Dream City Lord is a Nascent Soul True Lord, just like the Azure Phoenix True Monarch?"
"That divine golden light that filled the sky must have been the City Lord’s power!"
"This is terrifying! The balance of power in Jiang Country is shifting!"
The shocking news caused a massive stir in the Great Dream Marsh, becoming the sole topic of conversation for many.
The fall of a Fourth Rank Demon King was, after all, a monumental event!
As the sensation grew, various influential sects sent representatives to Great Dream Immortal City, while the Four Great Immortal Sects used secret transmission tools to relay the report to their headquarters immediately.
"The Great Dream City Lord is a practitioner of magical dual cultivation, owns a quasi-fourth rank spirit beast, and possesses top-tier treasures. Together with his wife, he has slain the Fourth Rank Void Kun!"
The leaders of the Four Great Immortal Sects were left in a state of shock and disbelief upon hearing this. Their hearts raced at the implications.
Had the reports not been so urgent and from trusted elders, they would have dismissed them as fabrication.
The City Lord’s individual strength, the presence of a quasi-fourth rank beast, the scale of the tide, and the acquisition of supreme treasures—every detail was staggeringly significant!
"These are turbulent times indeed."
"Could the old proverb be true? That greatness arises from chaos, and our Cultivation world is entering a period of magnificent yet violent change!"
"First it was Azure Phoenix True Monarch, then Yangming True Man, and now the Great Dream City Lord. What is happening to Jiang Country?"
"Is the unrest finally reaching our borders?"
The leaders of the Four Great Immortal Sects were well-informed of the broader world.
They knew the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm had been in a state of flux for some time, while Jiang Country had remained a pocket of peace due to its geography.
But the emergence of these powerful figures indicated that Jiang Country’s days of tranquility were over.
"What exactly is the history of these two City Lords?"
The Sect Leader of the Qingyun Sect mused while examining a jade slip.
The document contained more than just the report of the battle; it also held details regarding Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge.
It noted that both were currently residing in Great Dream Immortal City and that their dual cultivation techniques and treasures bore a striking resemblance to those of the City Lord.
There was intense speculation that Lu Changsheng shared a deep connection with the City Lord couple.
"It seems there is weight to these claims. It explains why the Great Dream City Lord would plan to hand the city to Lu Changsheng upon their departure, and why Lu Changsheng is so committed to the city’s welfare."
The Qingyun Sect Leader pondered silently.
He had met Lu Changsheng several times and knew the man was pouring his soul into Great Dream Immortal City.
Lu Changsheng had even mentioned that once the City Lord couple left Jiang Country, he would be the primary heir to the Immortal City.