Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1809: 462 (2)
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Once Lu Ping’an crossed into the realm, Lu Changsheng immediately noticed that the projections from the Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror grew significantly more distorted.
"This is the moment!"
Even though Lou Mountain True Monarch remained unscathed, his energy reserves had been heavily taxed.
Based on Lu Changsheng’s recent surveillance, the man would undoubtedly resort to meditating with Spirit Stones to replenish his state!
"Whoosh!"
The Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng shifted into a streak of golden rainbow light, slicing through the atmosphere at a staggering velocity toward Lou Mountain True Monarch. Suddenly, a violent gale of Yin Wind Ghost Fog erupted from the flank, blotting out the sky as a frigid, black ghostly hand lunged at Lu Changsheng.
The Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng let out a sharp cry, its form glowing like a divine golden sun. Thousands of feathers, sharp as swords, manifested and launched themselves at the spectral hand.
"Ming Sha True Monarch!?"
Lu Changsheng’s brow knit slightly as he identified the aura of the magic. It was unexpected that Ming Sha True Monarch had also ventured into the Vast Sand Illusion Realm.
"Yangming True Master, it truly is a small world for enemies!"
A malicious, chilling voice resonated from the depths of the Yin Wind Ghost Fog. Slowly, a hideous middle-aged man draped in a dark red ghost robe materialized.
This was none other than the Supreme Elder of the Yiming Ghost Sect, Ming Sha True Monarch.
"What is this? Does Ming Sha True Monarch intend to settle a score here?"
Dressed in his mystic robe, Lu Changsheng stood with a heroic bearing, the Great Luo Sword Embryo gripped in his hand as he spoke with icy indifference.
Had he not been concerned for his son, Lu Ping’an, Lu Changsheng would have gladly unleashed his full power to execute Ming Sha True Monarch on the spot.
"A mere Core Formation cultivator. Do you truly believe that stumbling upon heavenly opportunities and wielding a supreme treasure allows you to stand against this True Monarch!?"
Ming Sha True Monarch felt insulted that a simple Core Formation cultivator showed him no fear. His dark red ghost robe flared as he summoned a complex, strangely patterned inkstone.
"Gurgle! Gurgle! Gurgle!"
The inkstone expanded against the wind, transforming into a pool of blood several feet across, shrouded in a thick, putrid crimson mist.
The mist appeared sentient, twisting into grotesque ghost faces, while the dark red blood within the pool churned like boiling water, releasing bubbles that burst with a sickening "pop-pop" sound.
"Whoosh-whoosh-whoosh"
Radiant light flared from the blood pool as a Yin wind howled. Ghostly energy surged upward, accompanied by wails and shrieks that threatened to unsettle Lu Changsheng’s focus.
Moments later, the blood-soaked ghost wind hemmed Lu Changsheng in from every direction, manifesting into a tide of ghost soldiers that filled the horizon.
"The Myriad Ghosts Blood Pool!? And Myriad Ghost Dao Soldiers!?"
Lu Changsheng had previously heard of this supreme treasure belonging to the Yiming Ghost Sect from the Five Poisons Cult Leader.
It was a surprise to see Ming Sha True Monarch carrying the sect's ultimate artifact; it explained his arrogance in trying to intercept and kill him.
"According to Ayoudo, this blood pool can corrupt magical treasures and produce an endless supply of Myriad Ghost Dao Soldiers. It even houses a Fourth Rank Ghost King with devastating power!"
Recognizing the threat, Lu Changsheng’s Great Luo Sword Embryo erupted with brilliant sword light. He swung a fierce blow and signaled the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng to retreat quickly, as he had no desire for a prolonged struggle with Ming Sha True Monarch.
To truly slay the man, Lu Changsheng would have to exert his maximum effort.
If the resulting disturbance drew the attention of other Nascent Soul cultivators lurking nearby, the situation would become extremely precarious.
"You managed to flee with the Five Poisons Cult Leader that day, but now that you are alone, you should simply surrender!"
Ming Sha True Monarch had been tracking Lu Changsheng’s magic fluctuations since entering the Secret Realm. Now that he had cornered him, he had no intention of letting his prey escape.
He thrust out a dark red hand, unleashing a Nascent Soul Divine Skill. Blood and ghost energy coalesced into a massive, hundred-foot spectral hand that barred Lu Changsheng’s path.
"Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone! Brahman Demon True Body!"
At this sight, the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone within Lu Changsheng’s chest began to glow. His magic power surged like a volcanic eruption, and the phantom of a three-headed, six-armed Buddha Demon loomed behind him. It struck out in unison with a blinding sword light, shattering the ghostly hand.
"Myriad Ghosts Formation!"
Ming Sha True Monarch roared. Infinite Myriad Ghost Dao Soldiers poured from the Myriad Ghosts Blood Pool, their collective energy merging into his spectral hand to create a crushing pressure of blood-fiend ghost energy against Lu Changsheng.
However, Lu Changsheng possessed a Chaos Body and a quasi-Fourth Rank Physique. His Qi-blood was as potent as a dragon's, making him naturally resistant to all evil. The Source Laws within the Great Luo Sword Embryo surged, unleashing a peerless, world-shaking sword light that annihilated the ghost soldiers in his path.
"That sword is likely on par with the Myriad Ghosts Blood Pool!"
Ming Sha True Monarch stared greedily at the Sword Embryo, recognizing it as a top-tier treasure.
With a wave of his hands, the Myriad Ghosts Blood Pool churned with a 'splash-splash' sound, sending torrents of blood cascading toward Lu Changsheng, aiming to corrupt the Sword Embryo!
This blood pool was capable of defiling the magical treasures of others, erasing their imprints and allowing the user to seize them.
"It appears I cannot end this with a simple exchange!"
Lu Changsheng realized that without going all out, he wouldn't be able to break the deadlock and withdraw.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
His Quasi-Fourth Rank Physique surged to life, radiating an incredibly dominant aura.
The Thunder Gang Dragon Flame and Exorcism Golden Thunder manifested, intertwining like twin Flood Dragons. They merged with the Brahman Demon True Body and roared toward the approaching blood, incinerating the liquid into a foul-smelling vapor.
Lu Changsheng and the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng seized the opening to lunge at Ming Sha True Monarch.
Despite the power of the Myriad Ghosts Blood Pool, his opponent had only reached the Nascent Soul stage a little over a decade ago!
"Not good!"
Seeing Lu Changsheng charging directly at him, Ming Sha True Monarch sensed immediate peril. He redirected the energy of the Myriad Ghosts Blood Pool into himself, his mana boiling as a dark red Bone Sword, wreathed in countless Yin Souls, appeared in his grasp.
"Clang!"
The Great Luo Sword Embryo descended with fury, its radiance shining like a sun that transcended time.
Even without the full eruption of the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone, the combined force of the Great Luo Sword Embryo and the Quasi-Fourth Rank Physique caused Ming Sha True Monarch’s Bone Sword to vibrate violently, cracking the magic barrier of his realm.
"Break!"
In the face of crisis, Ming Sha True Monarch ignited his Mana Origin and spat out essence blood, causing his Bone Sword to explode with an infinite crimson light.
"Screech!"
The Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng gave a piercing cry. Myriads of golden divine feathers filled the sky, aligning like over a hundred thousand supreme divine blades. They radiated a scorching, lethal intent as they rained down upon Ming Sha True Monarch.
Lu Changsheng also retrieved a Fourth Rank Talisman from his sleeve, intent on finishing the battle.
Fourth Rank Attack Talisman — Poison Dragon Talisman!
"Roar!"
A massive Flood Dragon made of poison miasma appeared, roaring as it prepared to swallow Ming Sha True Monarch whole.
But just then, the Myriad Ghosts Blood Pool in the sky whipped up a storm of bloody rain and malevolent wind. It descended over Ming Sha True Monarch, shielding his body and neutralizing both the Fourth Rank Poison Dragon Talisman and the storm of golden feathers.
Simultaneously, the bloody rain, evil wind, and the relentless tide of Myriad Ghost Dao Soldiers crashed against Lu Changsheng’s Essence, Qi, and Spirit from all sides, pressing in like a heavy flood.
The Brahman Demon True Body behind Lu Changsheng let out a thunderous roar, its six arms striking like those of a divine demon to shatter the blood rain and spectral soldiers.
Yet, the mist from the Myriad Ghosts Blood Pool continued to churn, spawning an unending stream of Dao Soldiers.
Furthermore, under the persistent crimson glow of the Myriad Ghosts Blood Pool, Lu Changsheng found himself unable to pierce through Ming Sha True Monarch’s defensive shield.
"Tsk, this thing is nothing but a turtle shell!"
Lu Changsheng understood that the Myriad Ghosts Blood Pool served as both a sword and a shield. Unless he could shatter the treasure's defense or drain its origin, killing Ming Sha True Monarch would be nearly impossible.
"So this is the extent of a Nascent Soul Cultivator. Without that supreme treasure to hide behind, I would have ended you with a single strike today."
Lu Changsheng gave a mocking sneer. Choosing not to waste more time, he abruptly departed atop the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng.
Ming Sha True Monarch’s pale face turned a dark, angry purple; he was livid at being insulted by a Core Formation Cultivator.
Relying on a supreme treasure?
As if you aren't doing the exact same thing!
If you're so capable, why don't you put yours away!
However, as a Nascent Soul True Lord, he could not stoop to bickering with Lu Changsheng.
By then, Lu Changsheng had already sped away on his mount.
"I cannot allow this person to leave the Vast Sand Illusion Realm alive!"
Watching Lu Changsheng’s retreating figure, Ming Sha True Monarch’s expression shifted between rage and calculation. Finally, he gritted his teeth, commanding the Myriad Ghosts Blood Pool to give chase while activating a token in his robes to summon assistance.
Previously, he had wanted Lu Changsheng’s treasures for himself, so he hadn't called for help.
Now, witnessing Lu Changsheng’s true combat power, he knew that if the man ever reached the Nascent Soul stage, his own life would be forfeit!
Even with the Myriad Ghosts Blood Pool, he would be no match for such a foe!
Therefore, Lu Changsheng had to be eliminated immediately.