Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1845: 475: Settling Accounts and Harvesting Rewards!

"Well, I just so happened to come across the Vast Sand Illusion Realm opening up in the Endless Wilderness, where I spotted a Nascent Soul cultivator snatching Ping’an and heading into the secret realm."

"Back then, I wasn’t in a position to act, which forced me to follow them inside the secret realm."

Lu Changsheng gave a nod and explained.

"How’s the inside of this secret realm? Did you run into any perils, my lord?"

Ling Zixiao, normally fond of diving into books, possesses deep knowledge on all sorts of cultivation world affairs.

That said, details on the [Vast Sand Illusion Realm] remain rather limited. So, it’s only natural for her to feel intrigued at this moment.

"In truth, it resembles many other secret realms, functioning like a miniature world... That being the case, I avoided the central core zone in pursuit of fortunes, leaving me uncertain about deeper aspects."

A faint smile crossed Lu Changsheng’s face as he lifted his palm just a bit, summoning visions of the Vast Sand Illusion Realm right in front of their eyes.

Ling Zixiao’s lovely eyes sparkled with intensity while she stared at the unfolding sight.

"Regarding perils, yes, there were certainly some."

Lu Changsheng gently grasped his wife’s smooth and tender hand, guiding her toward the City Lord’s Mansion as he shared the key experiences from this secret realm.

He disclosed his encounter with Ming Sha True Monarch of the Yin Ghost Sect.

Though this individual had only advanced to Nascent Soul a few decades back, his power was immensely strong, commanding the sect’s ultimate artifact [Myriad Ghosts Blood Pool], which shone in both attack and protection.

Furthermore, that Blood Pool had the ability to call forth a Fourth Rank Ghost King, though the cost proved too steep for repeated invocations.

"Had it not been for this Blood Pool, I could’ve ended him right on the spot. Afterward, he summoned Heavenly Silkworm True Monarch from Beast God Mountain along with Yun Mei Monarch from the Barebody Sect... Without Azure Phoenix True Monarch’s timely arrival, I’d have needed to deploy the [Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror] against them."

Lu Changsheng spoke, his voice laced with a touch of feeling.

Should the Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror unleash its full might and draw the attention of several Nascent Soul cultivators, the risk would skyrocket.

Beyond confiding in his wife, he brought up Azure Phoenix True Monarch to lay groundwork for what lay ahead.

Though Ling Zixiao was aware of Lu Changsheng’s safety, the tale of being set upon by three Nascent Soul cultivators still filled her with worry for her spouse.

These were three Nascent Soul True Monarchs, after all!

But upon learning of Azure Phoenix True Monarch’s intervention, her heart skipped a beat, her vivid eyes shifting to her husband as she inquired, "Did my lord and this Azure Phoenix True Monarch share any... intimate moment in the secret realm?"

"???"

Lu Changsheng found himself taken aback.

Was this the impression he gave his wife?

The secret realm brimmed with hazards, yet her immediate concern leaped to matters of the heart.

He responded at once with gravity, "The secret realm teemed with dangers—how could there be any such moment!"

"On top of that, Azure Phoenix True Monarch was bound for the secret realm’s central zone to seize vital chances, while I had zero desire to join her there; she extended an invitation, but I turned it down."

Lu Changsheng declared, his face etched with earnestness.

"I was merely inquiring in jest~."

Ling Zixiao offered a soft smile, nestling closer into Lu Changsheng’s arms, before pressing on, "Was my lord simply biding time until the secret realm closed?"

"Indeed."

Lu Changsheng affirmed with a nod, going on to describe additional discoveries from the secret realm, like observing a genius directing thirteen puppets, one of which echoed the Thousand Faces Puppet Fox.

"It’s no surprise this is a Nascent Soul tier secret realm; entrants bold enough to step in are truly exceptional."

Ling Zixiao brimmed with awe, aware that even Core Formation Stage entrants reached at least late-stage levels.

Such prowess, within Jiang Country’s cultivation circles, ranked among the elite just shy of Nascent Soul, numbering only a handful across the entire land.

"And what of the Heavenly Sword Sect and Azure Phoenix True Monarch—did they secure any gains in the secret realm?"

She probed deeper.

"The Heavenly Sword Sect’s outcomes escape me, but Azure Phoenix True Monarch appears to have claimed a supreme fortune, only to face a trap from five Nascent Soul cultivators..."

Lu Changsheng revealed.

"Five Nascent Soul cultivators!?"

Ling Zixiao’s keen eyes widened in astonishment.

In the cultivation world, each realm presents an immense chasm.

For Qi Refinement Realm folks, clashing against five foes via ambushes, rare artifacts, or charm treasures made sense.

At Foundation Establishment, holding off five would stun onlookers, marking one as elite genius!

Core Formation witnessing a five-on-one battle? Virtually unthinkable.

Nascent Soul enduring five assailants... it shattered her comprehension.

After all, weren’t Nascent Soul breakthroughs reserved for prodigies with top-grade Golden Cores?

"With her spirit beast reaching Fourth Rank and commanding five hundred Azure Phoenix Daoist Soldiers, Azure Phoenix True Monarch held firm against five Nascent Soul cultivators; else, enduring that onslaught from five would be impossible for anyone."

Noting his wife’s shock, Lu Changsheng clarified with a grin.

"That’s truly extraordinary."

Ling Zixiao expressed, overflowing with respect.

Azure Phoenix True Monarch’s staggering battle might left even the Heavenly Sword Sect unable to stay aloof.

"So, did Azure Phoenix True Monarch break free from that peril?"

Ling Zixiao questioned her husband once more.

As a loose cultivator by birth, she shared a unique bond with Azure Phoenix True Monarch, another of such roots, harboring some esteem for her.

"She got away."

Lu Changsheng lightly clasped his wife’s slender hand and grinned.

"It’s clear why she bears the title Azure Phoenix True Monarch, slipping free from five Nascent Soul cultivators."

Ling Zixiao murmured in quiet wonder, her regard for this Azure Phoenix True Monarch deepening further.

"Still, while Azure Phoenix True Monarch evaded capture, she’s now hounded by numerous Nascent Soul cultivators and has already departed Jiang Country, unlikely to return anytime soon."

Lu Changsheng looked toward the far-off vista, voicing his thoughts, pondering their next encounter with this Azure Phoenix True Monarch.

A woman of such might and self-reliance ignited a thrill of pursuit and dominance within him, yearning to claim her utterly.

"Departed Jiang Country?"

Ling Zixiao showed surprise, followed by confusion, "How is my lord aware?"

"During the ambush by those five Nascent Soul cultivators on Azure Phoenix True Monarch, Heavenly Silkworm True Monarch and Ming Sha True Monarch threw in their lots, sealing the secret realm’s exit. I bore enmities against them; since Azure Phoenix True Monarch had aided me earlier, I offered assistance."

"Therefore, for the time ahead, as your husband, I’ll need to stay discreet and avoid showing myself publicly as Yangming True Master."