Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1808: 462: The Vast Desert Illusory Domain

"Is this the Vast Sand Illusion Realm?"

Lu Changsheng remained oblivious to the fact that Ming Sha True Monarch had already taken notice of him. Following the radiance of the heavens, he passed through the Heavenly Dome Crack and felt as though he had stepped into an entirely different world.

Thick mists swirled around him while a boundless starry sky hung above, shining with the brilliance of broad daylight. In the distance, the silhouettes of mountains, rivers, elegant pavilions, and towering structures were visible—a landscape completely alien to the scenery outside the rift.

Based on the records within the Jade Slip provided by Azure Phoenix True Monarch, Lu Changsheng understood that the Vast Sand Illusion Realm was a place of constant change, where every opening presented a new environment.

Cultivators typically organized into teams to mitigate unforeseen dangers, lower their risks, and cooperate when vying for the treasures held within the central great hall.

During this initial phase, one could explore the distant peaks, waterways, and buildings to search for fortuitous encounters.

Watching the other cultivators scatter upon entering the Secret Realm, Lu Changsheng did not dally. He sped away atop the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng and commanded the Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror to locate his son, Lu Ping’an.

However, the moment he extended his Divine Sense, he felt an invisible pressure restricting its reach.

This suppression affected not only his own mind but also the scanning capabilities of the Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror.

"Is the interference truly this severe?"

Lu Changsheng was aware that the Secret Realm would dampen Divine Sense and prevent cultivators from easily tearing through the void, but he hadn't anticipated a ninety percent reduction in his sensory range.

Nevertheless, as a Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure, the Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror remained formidable; even under suppression, it could still survey several hundred miles without draining his mana.

In a flash, he spotted Lu Ping’an being transported by an Earth Dragon several meters in length. The same Elder who had previously abducted him was sitting cross-legged upon its back.

"That appears to be a Puppet, rather than a Third or Fourth Rank Demon King?"

Through the detection of the Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror, he noted that the Earth Dragon beneath the pair lacked the aura of a Demon King, appearing instead to be a high-grade Demon Beast Puppet.

"Since the Vast Sand Illusion Realm suppresses Divine Sense by ninety percent, Nascent Soul Cultivators cannot simply vanish into the void, which works to my benefit..."

Lu Changsheng’s eyes narrowed slightly as he contemplated the situation.

The restrictive laws of this Secret Realm weren't targeted at him alone, but at every cultivator present.

Under these circumstances, possessing the Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror for reconnaissance and the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng as a mount granted him a massive tactical edge.

Still, those capable of entering the Vast Sand Illusion Realm were at least at the Late Stage of Core Formation. None of them were easy targets, and each possessed their own hidden trump cards.

With a flick of his wrist, a Porcelain Bottle manifested in Lu Changsheng’s palm.

Upon uncorking it, a rich medicinal aroma filled the air.

Inside lay a translucent pill enveloped by dragon-shaped Qi—the Mystic Dragon Nirvana Pill!

Though Lu Changsheng intended to slay Lou Mountain True Monarch and rescue Lu Ping’an before waiting out the Secret Realm's closure, he decided to consume this rare Fourth Rank Pill early for the sake of caution.

In matters where one's life was on the line, one must never be stingy.

Furthermore, even if the Mystic Dragon Nirvana Pill’s effects weren't triggered naturally, he could induce them through self-inflicted wounds just before the efficacy expired, allowing him to undergo Nirvana Transformation and emerge even stronger.

Thus, taking the pill now was not a waste of resources.

After swallowing the Mystic Dragon Nirvana Pill, Lu Changsheng immediately felt a tidal wave of medicinal energy surge through him, slowly permeating every corner of his being.

This energy would lie dormant within his flesh, blood, Meridians, organs, and Dantian, waiting for the moment his life was in peril or his body was broken. Only then would it erupt to unleash the full power of the Mystic Dragon Nirvana.

"Old man, I hope you don't disappoint me."

Lu Changsheng tucked two Fourth Rank Talismans into his sleeve for instant use.

Then, using the Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror to track Lou Mountain True Monarch, he ordered the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng to trail them from a distance. He intended to wait until they were deeper in the realm and away from prying eyes before launching his strike.

During the pursuit, Lu Changsheng avoided unnecessary conflicts, refusing to get distracted by the various treasures scattered throughout the Secret Realm.

He observed that Lou Mountain True Monarch was successfully harvesting a significant amount of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Materials.

The Earth Dragon Puppet used for travel was, by Lu Changsheng's estimation, likely a Top Level Third Rank Puppet.

As for the Elder’s personal strength, it was hard to judge without seeing him in full combat, but he was most likely at the Early Stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

Two days passed before Lu Changsheng felt the time was right. He signaled the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng to accelerate, seeking the perfect opening to ambush Lou Mountain True Monarch.

Suddenly, the thunderous roar of battle echoed from the distance.

Two Nascent Soul Cultivators were locked in combat, their exchange sending terrifying shockwaves of mana through the air.

Lu Changsheng had no desire to be pulled into their struggle, so he guided the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng on a detour to avoid the fallout.

After bypassing the fight, he checked the Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror and saw that Lou Mountain True Monarch had also entered a skirmish with another Nascent Soul True Lord over a Spirit Treasure Embryo.

"Based on his Earth Element techniques, his combat power is likely a bit higher than the Five Poisons Cult Leader, but he falls far short of Xuanjian True Monarch."

Lu Changsheng quietly evaluated the battle as he watched.

However, neither side resorted to their True Fire. After about a dozen exchanges, they reached a silent agreement to stop. The opponent tossed over a Fourth-tier Spiritual Material as a peace offering to end the dispute.

"It seems that in a place like this, unless a supreme treasure is at stake, few are willing to fight to the death."

Lu Changsheng sighed inwardly.

He had hoped Lou Mountain True Monarch would exhaust his mana, allowing Lu Changsheng to swoop in like a predator.

Instead of being drained, Lou Mountain True Monarch had only used a fraction of his power and immediately used Spirit Stones to recover his state, leaving Lu Changsheng with no opening to exploit.

This game of cat and mouse continued for several more days.

Finally, an opportunity presented itself. Lou Mountain True Monarch stumbled upon a Fourth Rank Demon King inside a cavern. The ensuing struggle was fierce, damaging his Top Level Third Rank Earth Dragon Puppet. In the chaos, the unconscious Lu Ping’an was finally sealed away into a portable realm.

The suppression of Divine Sense within the Secret Realm likely made it impossible to use such realms easily, as maintaining a Third Rank Body Refining Nascent Soul Cultivator within one required immense mana—which explained why Lu Ping’an had been kept out in the open until now.