Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1878: 486: Chaos Wanxiang, Astonishing Everyone!
Previously on Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family...
"Indeed, a Sword Cultivator is direct."
Lu Changsheng arched his brows faintly, having figured the Absolute Sword True Monarch would hold off until the banquet wrapped up before asking about matters in secret. The sheer bluntness surprised him.
Yet, given how Sword Cultivators prized directness, it made sense, and a subtle grin tugged at his lips. He replied, "My wife and I encountered Daoist Wuhen back in the early days, shared some delightful talks, and ended up staying briefly in Great Dream Immortal City."
"Daoist Wuhen and Daoist Cloud Dream were just about to depart from Jiang Country then, leading to a deal struck with my wife and me."
"In exchange for our aid in tracking and slaying the Fourth Rank Transformed Demon King, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, within the heart of Great Dream Marsh, they handed over the Immortal City to serve as our Spiritual Land Dojo."
With a voice steady like still waters, Lu Changsheng kept his expression peaceful as he added, "So, as Daoist can tell, my wife and I came to Jiang Country and assumed control of Great Dream Immortal City."
Still, those modest-sounding remarks hit the assembled cultivators like claps of thunder, stirring up enormous shock.
To pursue and eliminate the Transformed Demon King, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, right in the core of Great Dream Marsh!
The Dream City Master standing before them had not just slain a Fourth Rank Demon King three years back, but had also joined Meng Wuhen and his wife in the past to take down another Fourth Rank Demon King—and that deep inside Great Dream Marsh!?
Though the gathered cultivators might never have delved into Great Dream Marsh's inner reaches, they were well aware of its constant veil of fog that dampened cultivators' mana and divine sense.
The further in one ventured, the more even Nascent Soul Immortals found their powers hindered and restrained, turning the place into a realm of utter peril.
And yet, under those harsh conditions, the pair had collaborated with Meng Wuhen and his wife to bring down a Fourth Rank Transformed Demon King!
What an awe-inspiring accomplishment!
"I see."
Absolute Sword True Monarch stayed composed, offering a light nod without pressing further.
When Lu Changsheng first claimed the Immortal City, word reached the Heavenly Sword Sect about the shift in control, prompting a probe into Great Dream Marsh.
From the thunderous booms, surging tides, crumbling isles from the ocean depths, along with scattered demon beast remains and scars of intense combat, they pieced together suspicions tying it to Meng Wuhen, his wife, and the pair.
Plus, post-takeover, Great Dream Immortal City bore traces of Meng Wuhen's Life Path formations that masked Heavenly Secrets, hinting at some pact with the new City Master ahead.
He simply hadn't anticipated the deal with Meng Wuhen and his wife involving a hunt for the Fourth Rank Transformed Demon King buried in Great Dream Marsh's depths!
In that instant, his caution toward the couple sharpened even more.
"Daoist can relax, for my wife and I lead leisurely lives, steering clear of conflicts and petty issues, so Great Dream Immortal City stays just as it was before."
Lu Changsheng assured, lifting his cup in a respectful toast to Absolute Sword True Monarch.
His demeanor radiated warmth and approachability, signaling no desire to oppose the Heavenly Sword Sect.
"Most welcome."
Whether Lu Changsheng spoke from the heart or not, a powerhouse who could fell a Fourth Rank Transformed Demon King voicing goodwill amid such a gathering left Absolute Sword True Monarch unable to nurture any grudge.
With the Liang Yue War flaring up, Jin Kingdom lurking with greedy intent, and Southern Wilderness edging toward chaos, the Heavenly Sword Sect had no wish to stir up a powerful foe at this juncture.
Besides, among Nascent Soul figures of standing, declarations carried weight and truth, leaving little room for feigned claims or inventions.
"Phew....."
Noting the absence of animosity from Absolute Sword True Monarch, several hall cultivators let out relieved breaths.
They had truly dreaded a showdown between Absolute Sword True Monarch and the Dream City Master.
Should that erupt, the fallout would surely spill over like flames from the gates scorching the pond's fish.
The session then shifted to toasts and casual talks, sharing thoughts on cultivation.
Lu Changsheng's aims for this gathering boiled down to two main points at the start.
One was to provide a solid excuse for a friendly duel, letting him display his prowess.
The other involved a touch of bragging.
Be it him or Hong Lian, their grasp of cultivation knowledge outshone the Nascent Soul crowd, solidifying views of them as Nascent Soul True Lords.
But after the tales of felling a Fourth-Order Void Koi and teaming with Meng Wuhen and his wife against the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, none among the cultivators dared challenge or suggest a bout.
As a result, he and Hong Lian took the initiative to mingle with the group, swapping cultivation wisdom that aided many greatly, earning their grateful thanks.
"Hiss..."
Some cultivators watched in awe as the Dream City Master covered topics far and wide, not just trading cultivation notes but delving into Talisman Path with the famed Changsheng True Man, chatting Alchemy with Danxia Mountain's Great Elder, and they couldn't hold back gasps.
Even holding smooth discourse on Music Mastery with Huan Yin Sect's Fairy Qin Qing left them stunned.
This went beyond simple erudition.
Clearly an ancient Nascent Soul powerhouse, one who had devoted ages to mastering the Hundred Arts of Cultivation, amassing such vast depths.
Following the exchanges, the hall's cultivators warmed further to Lu Changsheng and Hong Lian.
After all, elite experts who had vanquished Fourth Rank Transformed Demon Kings, yet approaching without arrogance to discuss cultivation, left everyone feeling honored.
"What a shame this City Lord is already taken...."
Fairy Qin Qing gazed at Lu Changsheng's refined and striking features, a pang of regret stirring within.
Huan Yin Sect excelled in Music Mastery, dance, and Illusion Techniques, ranking merely middling or below in battle prowess.
Yet Huan Yin Sect's endurance for millennia in Jiang Country stemmed not solely from an founding ancestor's bond as Dao Companion to the Heavenly Sword Sect's forebear, but also from the prized talents of its female cultivators.
They could nurture their Dao Companions' temperament, calm the spirit, and proved ideal for Dual Cultivation.
Consequently, numerous Huan Yin Sect disciples wed as Dao Companions or concubines to the prime heirs of Jiang Country's Four Great Immortal Sects, safeguarding the sect that way.
Influenced by this legacy, the present Sect Leader, Fairy Qin Qing, yearned to bolster her sect's ascent by securing a worthy partner.
The Dream City Master she beheld, handsome and graceful, wise and articulate, with profound cultivation and command of an Immortal City, unburdened by deep connections, stood out as a prime match.