Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1884: 487: The Heavenly Sword Sect’s Speculations, Ling Zixiao Attempts Core Formation!
Previously on Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family...
The Cultivation Realm of Jiang Country stands as just a somewhat isolated land in the Northern Domain of the Southern Wilderness, scarcely deserving the prolonged presence of two such elite enigmatic cultivators.
"The Azure Phoenix True Monarch won't be coming back anytime soon; I foresee potential shifts in the Liangyue War, so we ought to draw this individual out as far as we can."
Xuanjian True Monarch gave a faint nod, his words delivered in a serene and mild tone, lacking the typical piercing intensity expected from a Sword Cultivator.
"Azure Phoenix True Monarch..."
Absolute Sword True Monarch halted at the mention of that title, turning his gaze toward his senior brother.
Being a Nascent Soul True Lord from the Heavenly Sword Sect, he was well-versed in the concealed details surrounding Azure Phoenix True Monarch.
For example, it was possible that Azure Phoenix True Monarch had inherited something tied to the Phoenix...
A mythical True Spirit such as the Phoenix, of course, came with countless tales swirling around it.
The one that stood out the most was...Nirvana!
"Nirvana..."
Absolute Sword True Monarch recalled the delay of the whale-hunting feast in Great Dream Immortal City and quickly grasped why his senior brother continued to harbor doubts that Great Dream City Lord and Yangming True Master could be one and the same.
Indeed, the connections between them were numerous and striking.
However, even with all these theories, they hesitated to investigate too boldly.
The Great Dream City Lord wielded Supreme Treasures capable of effortlessly destroying a Fourth Rank Demon King; Yangming True Master, through his Life Burning Explosion, had turned the tables to slay a Nascent Soul True Lord while merely at Core Formation.
Not to mention Azure Phoenix True Monarch, who had boldly advanced to Nascent Soul and claimed the prime chance within the [Vast Sand Illusion Realm], all while right in the midst of their Heavenly Sword Sect's watch.
This level of ability, wherever it appeared, demanded both respect and caution.
Observing his senior brother now with eyes shut, still as a stone figure and silent once more, he chose not to press further, rising instead to depart.
...
The auction in Great Dream Immortal City buzzed with excitement.
Though it lacked exceptional pills like the Coagulation Crystal Elixir, a variety of uncommon items surfaced, such as Third Rank Demon Pills and Spiritual Objects for Core Formation.
One highlight was the Third Rank Demon Pill sold by Changsheng True Master, the forebear of the Heavenly Talisman Lu Family, which ignited plenty of chatter.
After all, the Heavenly Talisman Lu Family boasted three Core Formations in a single branch and even sheltered a Third Rank Demon King; auctioning off a Third Rank Demon Pill now—were they aiming to nurture yet another False Core Immortal?
Speculation ran wild on whether Lu Changsheng intended to use the demon pill for one of his wives or offspring, or if it was meant to bolster the family's reserves.
This Changsheng True Master handling the auction was, in truth, Lu Changsheng's Three Treasures Incarnation, stationed in Great Dream Immortal City to shift focus elsewhere.
In the meantime, Lu Changsheng's actual form was occupied with guiding Ling Zixiao toward Core Formation success.
Her [Divine Fiend Diagram] didn't demand the same overhaul and recasting as his own life-bound treasure, the [Yin Yang Chart], allowing completion in just half a month.
Inside the cave abode, the pair held each other tight, as the sun and moon wheeled above, weaving a captivating and passionate harmony of life.
Back when Lu Changsheng had aided Xiao Xiyue and Lu Miaoge years prior, he had only reached mid-stage or late-stage Core Formation.
These days, with his cultivation at Core Formation Peak and his body exceeding Fourth Rank strength, the "Sun Moon Samsara Technique" yielded far greater results, its refined and potent spiritual energy bubbling and flowing vigorously into Ling Zixiao via her limbs and backbone.
"Boom boom boom!"
Ling Zixiao's Dragon Roar Physique stirred to life with a thunderous cry, striking a profound harmony alongside the co-cultivation artifact [Divine Fiend Diagram] hovering overhead, capturing the essence of Yin and Yang principles.
Following that, Lu Changsheng effortlessly drew on the Yin Yang Creation Classic as his base, mimicking the mana of the Twelve Capital Demon Divine Technique to help Ling Zixiao forge her Core Formation.
....
During this period.
In the Starry Sky Sea, upon an island dwelling.
That day, a surge of mighty mana burst forth from the cave mansion in the dwelling, the unseen spiritual force and ambient energies roaring like a mighty Kunpeng.
"Core Formation Second Layer."
Lu Quanzhen's eyes fluttered open, releasing a puff of stale qi, his profound and shadowy gaze like twin voids, drawing one in.
He steadied his magical aura, waved his sleeve to dispel the residual breakthrough haze, then exited the cave mansion.
"Mr. Qu."
The attendant maid outside spotted Lu Quanzhen and bowed at once with deference.
"Any notable events in recent times?"
Lu Quanzhen inquired of the maid.
Three years back, after a fierce battle that left him gravely wounded, he sought a secluded spot for recovery and adjustment.
Yet Third Rank Spiritual Vein sites were claimed by powerful factions, seized by formidable independent cultivators, or guarded by Demon Kings.
As for renting a cave on a large island, his critical injuries made it impractical then, so he posed as a False Core Cultivator and joined as a retainer for a faltering merchant group on the verge of collapse.
This spot offered ideal seclusion and ease, complete with healing grounds for cultivation, plus access to Starry Sky Sea news via the merchant group.
The drawback lay in its feeble Spirit Vein, unfit for extended practice, and the lurking danger of the group's downfall spelling doom.
"Mr. Qu, hold on a moment."
The maid hurried off briefly, soon returning with a jade slip of reports.
"Kunpeng Nest?"
Scanning the jade slip's contents, Lu Quanzhen's eyes narrowed just a touch.
He had roamed the Starry Sky Sea for more than ten years now.
The mention of Kunpeng Nest naturally piqued his interest.
Initially, it thrilled him, given his mastery of the Kunpeng Devouring Heaven Demon God Technique.
But upon delving into gathered intel on Kunpeng Nest, he sensed something off!
Rumors of Kunpeng Nest in the Starry Sky Sea popped up sporadically, leading him to suspect deliberate leaks—perhaps to mislead or set snares.
"Still, it could be worth checking out..."
Even if the rumor mixed truth with lies, leaning toward fabrication.
Retreating to secluded training wasn't his way.
Aware of his own gifts, he knew pure isolation wouldn't yield great strides.
With wounds healed and cultivation progressed, the moment had come to step forth and seek fortunes.
Should the Kunpeng Nest tale prove bogus, the ensuing turmoil might still yield gains for him.
With that, Lu Quanzhen told the maid he wished to speak with the chairman.
"Mr. Qu."
The merchant group teetered toward ruin and bankruptcy chiefly due to their Core Formation True Man perishing abroad, leaving scant False Core Cultivators behind.
So when Lu Quanzhen arrived as aid, he quickly countered by revealing his Golden Core mana, stating he could no longer act as retainer and ending their pact ahead of schedule.
The chairman fumed inside, eager to squeeze some gains.
Yet feeling Lu Quanzhen's subtly menacing qi flow, laced with a savage, bloodied edge, he responded politely, "It has been a true privilege for Spirit Sea Commercial to host such an esteemed figure on Spirit Sea Island for a time."
"Should the venerable wish, Spirit Sea Commercial gladly provides generous offerings..."
"Unnecessary; consider these Spirit Stones as payment for using the Spirit Vein these past three years."
Lu Quanzhen flung a storage pouch and morphed into a brilliant rainbow, streaking off toward the rumored Kunpeng Nest sea region.
The Spirit Sea chairman gazed after Lu Quanzhen's departure, his face flickering through emotions before settling into a heavy sigh.