Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1904: 494: Farewell, Ayoudo!

"Screech!"

In that instant, a piercing cry from the Golden Crow Divine Bird echoed deep inside Ji Shaoyi's Sea of Consciousness, jolting him into a momentary awareness and alerting him that danger lurked.

Though the Immortal Lotus Sect's Divine Skills are enigmatic and unfathomable, they shouldn't have disrupted his Soul Consciousness so swiftly.

The foe had intentionally muddled his Mental Spirit via his junior sister, dragging him further into the trap.

"Burning Heaven! Burning Sun! Burn the Self!"

Ji Shaoyi bellowed without delay, unleashing a forbidden art that transformed him into a blazing sun ascending, as if to consume his very form in flames.

This elite forbidden method from the Great Sun Golden Crow Sect allows one to set ablaze their own essence, erupting with unmatched might.

Mastering it fully could even flip a dire peril into a chance for renewal!

"How vigilant indeed."

Yet Nangong Yaoyao was ready in advance, triggering a Third Rank Middle Grade Talisman.

Meanwhile, the group that had earlier assaulted the red-haired woman advanced, arranging into an array and deploying divine arts to encircle and restrain Ji Shaoyi.

"The mortal world is like a prison, all beings are bitter, reincarnation never ends, worries never cease, pity the people, Immortal Lotus descends from heaven, freeing them from the sea of suffering, eternally enjoy bliss, Lotus Holy Mother, return to the true homeland..."

Across the realm, blossoms rained down while celestial chants like sacred hymns filled the air without stop.

Softly luminous petals in pink-white hues kept floating steadily into Ji Shaoyi's frame.

"Damn it."

Ji Shaoyi clenched his jaw, aware that his divine arts and tactics had been fully exposed to the enemy.

He pushed the Golden Crow Transformation Technique to its limits, his figure engulfed in radiant golden fire that fused into a massive sun, whipping up a savage gale in an effort to shatter the space around him.

Yet right then, his junior sister, her complexion ashen like snow, obstructed his path, employing a hidden artifact to disrupt his divine arts.

"Ah!!!"

Ji Shaoyi's gaze almost shattered, his furious howl brimming with deep reluctance.

In direct battle, no one before him could match him.

Even against a duo of foes, escape would come easy.

Yet Nangong Yaoyao's tactics proved utterly exasperating.

Amid the onslaught from multiple assailants, he fought on desperately, the golden flames on his form fading slowly, his body marred with wounds and gore, flesh ripped open, his Mental Spirit growing heavier, eyelids drooping.

Nangong Yaoyao, graceful like an immortal maiden, kept weaving incantations, striving to reshape Ji Shaoyi right before her eyes.

While the Immortal Lotus Pure Land of the Immortal Lotus Sect carries a fearsome reputation, reshaping another isn't straightforward.

More precisely, fully reshaping a peer-level cultivator demands great effort and can't happen quickly.

Were it not for the pressing sect trials ahead, she wouldn't have braved such peril to orchestrate this plot against Ji Shaoyi.

Because afterward, she couldn't deploy the Immortal Lotus Pure Land once more, plus she'd need to secure Ji Shaoyi's transformation completely, and the Great Sun Golden Crow Sect would mark her for death.

Additionally, back at the sect, her two senior sisters would grow suspicious of her actions.

...

"Ping’an..."

Upon arriving back at Bi Lake Mountain alongside Nangong Mili and Lu Wangshu, Lu Changsheng handed over portions of the Void Kun's meat and skeleton to Lu Ping’an.

He instructed him to harness the Void Kun's blood essence as the base for concocting multiple batches of healing soaks for the Lu Family's cultivators.

He was free to incorporate the Void Kun's blood essence into his personal practice as well.

"Yes, father."

Lu Ping’an acknowledged with a nod.

"By the way, I intend to organize a Core Formation ritual for you here at home soon—what are your thoughts?"

Lu Changsheng pressed on.

Earlier, due to the family's overly prominent profile, he'd chosen to postpone his son's Core Formation festivity.

However, the uproar from the Great Dream Immortal City had boosted his role as Deputy City Lord, shifting even the Qingyun Sect's stance toward him.

Given these circumstances, Lu Changsheng believed there was no point concealing Lu Ping’an’s Core Formation anymore.

Since Lu Ping’an had remained secluded at home for ages, he'd eventually interact with outsiders and manage clan affairs, so better to handle it in the open.

Besides, after years apart from Qin Yi, with her return now, post-ceremony, a visit to the Heavenly Sword Sect was due to seal the union.

Still, the offspring of Changsheng True Master seeking to wed a prime disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sect might pose a minor hurdle.

But a Core Formation genius at just a century old from the Heavenly Talisman Lu Family would undoubtedly be embraced by the Heavenly Sword Sect.

"Ah... I’m fine with anything?"

Lu Ping’an showed little interest in such displays of prestige.

"Then I’ll ask your Aunt Miaoyun to start preparations ahead of time; by my return, it should all be set for the event. Afterward, you'll journey to the Heavenly Sword Sect to see Xiao Qin and her master."

Lu Changsheng voiced his plan, feeling the weight of his concerns mounting.

Not just overseeing his spouses' affairs, but fretting over his kids' betrothals too.

In that moment, he abruptly thought Lu Yun and Lu Qingsong seemed far less of a headache.

"Uh..."

Lu Ping’an had meant to visit the Heavenly Sword Sect before, but clan duties had held him back.

He hadn't expected his father to propose heading there straightaway to greet Qin Yi’s master.

This caught him unprepared.

"Never mind, your Aunt Miaoge and Wangshu will soon depart for Jiuxiao Immortal City; you can join them, and I'll have Aunt Miaoge escort you later to offer respects at the Heavenly Sword Sect."

Lu Changsheng noted his son's uncertainty, shook his head, and stated firmly.

Regarding Bi Lake Mountain.

With Ling Zixiao now at Core Formation, bolstered by the Nine Netherhound, Thousand Faces Puppet Fox, and Third Rank Puppets from the Vast Sand Illusion Realm, only a Nascent Soul True Lord could threaten it—leaving no reason for Lu Ping’an to remain on watch.

"Alright, that's how it'll be."

Noticing Lu Ping’an about to speak further, Lu Changsheng cut him off with a wave and declared.

"Oh, and take Xiao He and Little Qi along for some fresh air."

Lu Changsheng held deep affection for his daughters.

Lacking time to escort them personally, he'd rely on Lu Ping’an to show them the world.