Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1866: 481: The Five Venoms Sect Hierarch’s Shock! (part 3)
Previously on Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family...
Yan Lan's talent in front of him stands out remarkably. For a loose cultivator to achieve such heights, her capabilities are unquestionable, so Lu Changsheng readily chooses to back her.
"Hmm... nine more years..."
Yan Lan clearly understands the significance of reaching one hundred and fifty years old as a cultivator at Foundation Establishment Peak. Her heart quivered abruptly, and she murmured softly afterward.
Next to her, Yu Fei trembled too, her lovely eyes brimming with astonishment and delight as she gazed at both her sister and Lu Changsheng.
"In a short time, the City Lord plans to host a feast where multiple Third Rank Demon Cores will become available. I'll try to acquire one. You've focused on cultivation all these years, so get yourself ready."
Lu Changsheng spoke gently to Yan Lan.
Even though her aptitude shines brightly, her initial days as a loose cultivator brought scarce resources and a mediocre base.
Her advancement to Foundation Establishment Late Stage depended on the Second Rank Advanced Level Breakthrough Elixir he provided during his proposal to Yu Fei, making her chances of reaching the True Elixir realm quite low.
That is, unless she gathers complete sets of Coagulation Crystal Elixirs, Five Elements Spirit Fruit, and various other Core Formation Spiritual Objects.
Still, since Yan Lan and Yu Fei serve as his concubines through arrangements of shared advantage, he has no plans to drain his supplies just for their progress in cultivation.
"Husband, this... isn't it too costly..."
A shiver ran through Yan Lan at his words, her expression blending happiness and anxiety as she replied.
To Lu Changsheng, a False Core ranks as merely decent.
Yet for her, a False Core represents an extravagant dream, beyond her wildest hopes!
She knew of his role as a Third-rank Talisman Master and Vice City Lord of Great Dream Immortal City, which lets him secure Third Rank Demon Cores, but she never dared expect his aid in getting one for her breakthrough to the False Core stage.
In truth, even if auctioned off, neither she nor her sister would fetch the value of a single Third Rank Demon Core.
"If it lets you break through, it won't go to waste, though I can't promise I'll get one."
Lu Changsheng replied with a grin, avoiding any hint of simplicity.
"Thank you, Husband!"
Even so, Yan Lan expressed her thanks with tears welling up.
At her side, Yu Fei conveyed her appreciation to Lu Changsheng in a more physical way.
After all, her bond with Yan Lan runs deeper than many blood sisters, and witnessing her sibling's opportunity to form a Core fills her with joy.
"If you're grateful, then bear a few more children."
Lu Changsheng flipped over and rose to his feet.
He supports Yan Lan's growth not only because she's his concubine and might offer minor aid post-breakthrough, but also due to the rarity of his wives and concubines who can bear offspring.
Taking a Nascent Soul Female Cultivator as a concubine proves extremely difficult, nearly unattainable, so he must raise them up on his own.
His words brought back memories of the old tales surrounding their husband for the two women.
Fond of weddings and concubines, eager for heirs... a clan overflowing with progeny.
"Husband~"
Yan Lan disliked the idea of pregnancy, believing one child sufficed, while Yu Fei yearned for more, dreaming of offspring as talented as Lu Ping’an, Lu Qingshan, and Lu Wangshu.
Yet through the years, chances to be with Lu Changsheng remained few and far between.
With one at Foundation Establishment and the other at Nascent Soul, conception didn't come easily.
For a moment, the cave mansion brimmed with amorous warmth.
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Other duties kept Lu Changsheng from lingering long in cultivation at Misty Rain Market.
After a stay of seven days, he headed back to Bi Lake Mountain and entered seclusion to remake and enhance his Life-bound Magic Treasure [Yin Yang Chart].
Meanwhile, reports of the [Vast Sand Illusion Realm] events flowed from the Endless Wilderness into Jiang Country, Yue Country, and surrounding nations.
As a Nascent Soul powerhouse in Jin Kingdom, the Five Poisons Cult Leader received the key details right away.
"Yangming True Master destroyed the Heavenly Silkworm True Monarch’s Magic Body and slew the Purple Grey True Monarch!?"
The Five Poisons Cult Leader, clad in an opulent purple-red robe topped with a Silver Crown Hairpin, revealed a refined yet stern face twisted in disbelief.
She had clashed with Yangming True Master in the past, experiencing his might firsthand.
His arsenal of techniques rivaled that of a Nascent Soul expert.
What stunned her most was his dual practice of magic, rendering his Physical Body resistant to the toxins in her mana.
Without that, overcoming her would have demanded a heavy toll.
She never imagined that within mere years, Yangming True Master could eliminate Nascent Soul Cultivators—and two in succession.
The destruction of the Purple Grey True Monarch's Nascent Soul Spirit Body made it even more remarkable.
Though reports claimed the Purple Grey True Monarch fell to a joint effort by Yangming True Master and Azure Phoenix True Monarch, it still highlighted his prowess.
"Even advancing from Core Formation Seventh Layer to Core Formation Ninth Layer wouldn't yield such rapid gains..."
Her mana origins stolen by Lu Changsheng, Ayoudo recalled that during her fight with Yangming True Master, he lingered at Core Formation Seventh Layer.
That knowledge fueled her astonishment.
"Lord of the Holy Bright Dynasty..."
Through the years, the Five Poisons Cult Leader frequently questioned if Yangming True Master had tricked her long ago.
Claims of ruling as the Central State Emperor, reincarnated cultivation, Supreme Dragon Emperor Dao Body, Yin Yang Great Dao, Great Dao Nascent Soul—each tale grew wilder and harder to swallow than the last.
She scoured countless ancient records yet uncovered no matching lore.
But this latest news convinced Ayoudo completely.
She accepted it without the slightest reservation!
An average Nascent Soul Old Monster reborn through possession couldn't possibly reverse-slay Nascent Soul True Lords while at Core Formation, much less two of them.
Only a being beyond Nascent Soul, a Deity of Transformation!
"The reports mention the Lord employed a Life Burning Secret Technique back then; I'm unsure if he's in peril now..."
Though intel hinted that Yangming True Master might fancy Azure Phoenix True Monarch, serving her loyally and thus staking his life, Ayoudo guessed at the real drive behind his deeds.
Supreme Dragon Emperor Dao Body!
Supreme Yin Yang Great Dao!
He sought to harness Azure Phoenix True Monarch for forging the Dragon Emperor Dao Body and Yin Yang Great Dao.
"The Lord, as a Deity of Transformation and reincarnated sovereign of the Holy Bright Dynasty, would never endanger himself over a mere woman."
The Five Poisons Cult Leader stared at the Message Jade Scroll clutched in her palm, reflecting briefly before declaring: "Call an attendant; relay my command: starting today, lock down the mountain gates and alert me to any stirrings at once!"
Previously, she and Yangming True Master had exited Myriad Demon Abyss side by side, spotted by Ming Sha True Monarch, who then broadcast their emergence.
While it hadn't truly harmed her, Yangming True Master's current chaos raised the odds that Nascent Soul Cultivators might track him via her.
Ignoring far-off threats, Ming Sha True Monarch alone wouldn't spare Yangming True Master.
Especially since slaying Heavenly Silkworm True Monarch pitted him against Beast God Mountain, and Ming Sha True Monarch held strong bonds with that sect.
In this scenario, she needed to heighten her vigilance to the extreme.
Stepping from the main hall, she surveyed the Five Poisons Cult sprawling before her, and a sudden wave of yearning for Yangming True Master washed over her.
But picturing him now possibly entwined in Yin Yang Great Dao dual cultivation with Azure Phoenix True Monarch stirred a sharp envy in her.
The Five Poisons Cult Leader's heart skipped, realizing this stemmed from the Seven Absolute Love Gu's hold.
Though separated by vast distances, allowing her to curb these sentiments, the influence lingered inescapably.
Particularly after reading of Yangming True Master's Nascent Soul victories, wild feelings surged uncontrollably within her.
Yet, weighing Yangming True Master's state, she chose not to stifle this sentiment.
Aware that suppressing it would only delay the inevitable—without extracting the Love Gu, their reunion would unleash these passions like a flood.
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In contrast to the Five Poisons Cult Leader, the Yin Ming Ghost Sect and Heavenly Corpse Sect Master stared in stunned silence at the reports.
Yinming Ghost King felt it most acutely.
Upon Ming Sha True Monarch's return, he had secluded himself for recovery, tasking Yinming Ghost King with collecting data on Yangming True Master and Azure Phoenix True Monarch, but withholding deeper secrets.
Who could foresee Yangming True Master's ferocity, taking down two Nascent Soul True Monarchs in a row inside the [Vast Sand Illusion Realm], and sharing such intimacy with Azure Phoenix True Monarch?
What if they healed up or ascended to Nascent Soul and targeted Yin Ming Ghost Sect for payback?
He rushed to consult Ming Sha True Monarch on the matter, doubting if the news might be fabricated.
"Our Heavenly Corpse Sect appears to hold no grudge against this Yangming True Master..."
Though the Heavenly Corpse Sect Master once plotted to eliminate Yangming True Master, this intel made him abandon the thought.
Unless Yangming True Master lay gravely wounded and cornered by foes, he'd consider a final strike.
Otherwise, he refused to escalate any conflict.