Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1828: 469: War Breaks Out!

"What!?"

Lu Changsheng’s heart jolted as a heavy, grave expression settled on his face.

There was no doubt that Azure Phoenix True Monarch possessed combat power exceeding many early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, especially with her fourth-rank Simurgh spirit pet and a battalion of five hundred Azure Phoenix Daoist Soldiers at her side.

Despite this, the powerful battle formation maintained by her soldiers and spirit beast had been shattered in an instant.

But a moment later...

"Screech!!!"

A piercing cry echoed through the nine heavens.

Between the sky and the earth, a Heavenly Phoenix apparition materialized, wreathed in majestic and brilliant crimson flames. This vision merged into the fractured green Simurgh phantom.

The green Simurgh seemed to undergo a rebirth through the fire, condensing instantly. Its momentum and Qi mechanism erupted, becoming far more terrifying as it soared back into the firmament.

"This Azure Phoenix True Monarch is truly extraordinary..."

Witnessing this, Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and slowly let it out.

He was now nearly certain that the Heavenly Phoenix True Feather he had traded to her was used for more than just helping her Azure Phoenix spirit beast break through; she had integrated it into her own Cultivation as well.

It was highly probable that she had obtained the Divine Skills inheritance of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan via that feather.

After all, both the Heavenly Phoenix True Fire she used during the pioneering war and this current display of a Phoenix Bathing in Fire were directly linked to that ancient lineage.

"Perhaps her original Cultivation technique was already connected to the Heavenly Phoenix. Rumors say both the Azure Phoenix and the Heavenly Phoenix share bloodlines and descend from the original Phoenix..."

Contemplating this, Lu Changsheng kept his focus locked on the unfolding struggle.

Azure Phoenix True Monarch’s power was undeniable, but even she found it difficult to punch through the blockade and escape the secret realm while besieged by five Nascent Soul cultivators.

"Unless one possesses the strength to absolutely crush their opponents, fighting a crowd alone is an uphill battle."

Drawing from his own history of being hunted by Mingsha, Tan Mei, and the Heavenly Silkworm, Lu Changsheng knew how grueling it was to face multiple foes.

Even a middle-stage Nascent Soul cultivator could not afford to ignore the unique treasures and divine abilities of those at the early stage. They would be forced to divide their attention, and Azure Phoenix True Monarch was currently only at the early Nascent Soul stage herself.

"But where are her allies? Didn't she have three companions with her?"

Lu Changsheng’s brow furrowed as he watched her struggle under the overwhelming pressure of the siege.

He had previously spotted one of her companions being pursued by two Nascent Soul True Lords, but that still left two unaccounted for.

If those two joined the fray, the odds would shift to four against five, likely allowing them to break the encirclement.

Since leaving the area was currently difficult, Lu Changsheng began to inch closer to the battlefield in the distant sky to get a better view.

"Whiz! Whiz!"

Right then, Lu Changsheng spotted two more Nascent Soul cultivators streaking into the air to join the assault against her.

"Hm!?"

A cold light flashed in Lu Changsheng’s eyes the moment he recognized them.

To his surprise, Mingsha True Monarch and Heavenly Silkworm True Monarch had arrived to join the hunt against Azure Phoenix True Monarch.

"Should I step in..."

Azure Phoenix True Monarch was already at her limit against five True Lords.

With the arrival of Mingsha and Heavenly Silkworm—especially with the latter wielding the Myriad Ghosts Blood Pool—the pressure intensified violently, and she began to show signs of an impending defeat.

Lu Changsheng debated whether he should interfere.

He already held a grudge against Mingsha and Heavenly Silkworm.

Furthermore, if Azure Phoenix True Monarch hadn't arrived earlier and scared off Mingsha, Heavenly Silkworm, and Tan Mei, he would have been forced to consume the Mystic Dragon Nirvana Pill and use the Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror in a desperate life-and-death struggle.

While he was confident he could have driven them off or killed them, it would have been a massive risk.

Now that she was in peril, turning his back and fleeing the secret realm felt wrong.

"If I don't act, my connection with her will probably end here, and we'll be nothing more than acquaintances in the future."

"But if I help her, even if she doesn't fall for me, it will certainly cement a bond of deep trust as Daoist companions."

Lu Changsheng calculated the risks and rewards.

He certainly had designs on Azure Phoenix True Monarch, that much was undeniable.

This was a perfect opening.

By assisting her in escaping this trap, he would undoubtedly earn her immense gratitude.

"Besides, the Mystic Dragon Nirvana Pill’s duration only has about a month left. If I don't use the power now, I'll just have to injure myself to activate the pill's effects once I leave the secret realm."

"I might as well use this chance to vent the pill's energy. If things get too dangerous, I can use the Michen Banner to force my way out of the secret realm and escape."

Normally, Lu Changsheng’s combat power wasn't sufficient to meddle in a clash of multiple Nascent Soul experts.

His presence wouldn't change much under ordinary circumstances.

However, the situation changed if he fully unleashed the power of the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone.

In that state, while he might not match Azure Phoenix True Monarch or Xuanjian True Monarch, his battle prowess would certainly eclipse Nascent Soul cultivators like Mingsha True Monarch!

"The only problem is that while I might win her favor, I could also become a target for everyone else!"

If it were just the original five plus Mingsha and Heavenly Silkworm, he wouldn't be so hesitant.

But the Vast Sand Illusion Realm was currently crawling with Nascent Soul cultivators.

Using the Great Luo Sword Embryo in front of so many witnesses would spark incredible greed.

If a Core Formation cultivator displayed such shocking power, the name 'Yangming True Master' would not just be famous in Jiang Country—it would ring throughout the entire Northern Domain of the Southern Wilderness!

That identity would become unusable, and he would have to be extremely guarded when using the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng, the Great Luo Sword Embryo, or the Brahman Demon True Body in the future.

"So, do I go... or not?"

Lu Changsheng weighed the options in his mind.

However, as he watched the regal Azure Phoenix True Monarch, clad in her green-gold armor and radiating a cold pride, slowly being pushed back by seven Nascent Soul cultivators, his hesitation vanished. He decided to take the risk.