Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1930: 503: Mystic Wood Gourd, Wedding Procession! (3)
Previously on Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family...
Upon his return from the Jin Kingdom this time, Lu Changsheng had slain numerous demonized beasts within the Myriad Demon Abyss, and he even dedicated some to the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom.
As a result, over these recent days, Lu Miaohuan's "Heavenly Longevity Technique" ran at full throttle, her alluring and elegant form perpetually brimming with rich vital essence.
Even though the potency of her life essence barely impacted Lu Changsheng, who stood at the Fourth Rank of Body Refining,
it managed to restore a bit of his depleted essence blood, providing some noticeable benefit.
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With Lu Ping’an’s grand wedding set to draw in additional Core Formation True Men as visitors, Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao seized the opportunity to reinforce and improve the defensive arrays of their clan.
In particular, the Mount Sumeru Illusion Sky Great Formation on Bi Yun Peak received special attention.
After a full month and a half, the enhancements to the Mount Sumeru Illusion Sky Great Formation were finished by Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao.
Leaving the Cave Heaven behind, the group headed to Bi Yun Peak to tend to the rest of the wives, concubines, and offspring.
As Lu Ping’an’s big day drew nearer, activity at Bi Lake Mountain surged with excitement.
Lu Family members scattered abroad, barring those tied to urgent duties, largely made their way back home.
In an age marked by lines between legitimate heirs and others, where hierarchy and propriety ruled, Lu Ping’an, as the Lu Family's eldest son, commanded natural respect from nearly all clan disciples.
On top of that, this big brother wasn't just tying the knot—he was also celebrating his Core Formation breakthrough!
Despite the Lu Family's rise to Core Formation Noble Family status, boasting three Core Formation True Men in Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge, and Lu Qingshan, adding yet another Core Formation True Man would still spark profound bloodline pride and glory among the Lu Family disciples!
"Father."
Lu Ping’an approached to honor Lu Changsheng, voicing his plan to head to Qingyun Sect for the wedding.
They chose Qingyun Sect because the Heavenly Sword Sect lay too distant.
Consequently, True Man Feixue had guided Qin Yi along with a handful of Heavenly Sword Sect experts to stay temporarily at Qingyun Sect.
"It's about time, go ahead."
Lu Changsheng replied, a grin on his face.
Next to him, Lu Chensha lightly lifted his hand, summoning the Blackwater Flood Dragon Spirit Weapon Talisman.
From afar, the long-prepared Nine-Headed Black Water Flood Dragon Daoist Soldier let out a mighty roar, hauling a lavish bridal sedan decorated with dragons and phoenixes right up to them.
A bright red festive bloom hung beneath the savage maws of the Nine-Headed Flood Dragon, lending it a quirky charm.
Yet, in the presence of this nine-headed Second Rank Black Water Flood Dragon, no one dared laugh; instead, every cultivator displayed sheer reverence.
Still, Lu Ping’an opted not to mount the Flood Dragon.
"Roar!"
Nearby, the Nine Netherhound let out a low rumble, leaping skyward to circle overhead, radiating a powerful presence as it beckoned Lu Ping’an aboard.
For his firstborn's nuptials, Lu Changsheng spared no expense, of course.
Likewise, Lu Miaoyun, Ling Zixiao, and the rest concurred on making it more spectacular to showcase the clan's might. So, beyond the Nine-Headed Black Water Flood Dragon Daoist Soldier, the Third Rank Demon King Nine Netherhound served as Lu Ping’an’s ride to fetch the bride.
"Little Black, thanks for the effort."
Lu Ping’an felt right at ease, climbing onto the Nine Netherhound's back without hesitation and stroking its fearsome, daunting head while beaming.
Within the whole Lu Family, the bond between Lu Ping’an and the Nine Netherhound stood out as the strongest.
The two had been childhood companions, raised side by side since youth.
Back in the day, Lu Ping’an, Lu Wuyou, and Lu Xile would frequently romp after the Nine Netherhound in fun chases.
Eventually, during their time in Ruyi Prefecture, the Nine Netherhound doubled as a sparring buddy for Lu Ping’an and his siblings in martial practice.
"Wow, what a display of splendor!"
"That's the Heavenly Talisman Lu Family's Blackwater Flood Dragon Daoist Soldier! Word is, the Lu Family's heir once crushed Shangguan Jiuyang from the Shendao Shangguan Family using thirty-six Daoist Soldiers."
"The Lu Family's guardian spirit beast, the Nine Netherhound, serving as a mount for a Third Rank Demon King!"
"Don't spiritual beasts at Third Rank demand even their masters' deference? How come this Demon King submits so readily to being mounted?"
Even with the wedding feast a few days off, certain far-off Foundation Establishment clans had rushed ahead, anxious not to arrive late.
Thus, these visitors lodged at Bi Lake Mountain, catching the stir and witnessing the spectacle, quaked in trepidation yet brimmed with deep admiration, ambition, and jealousy.
Back in their modest locales, they reigned as Foundation Establishment Ancestors, commanding respect and dominance.
But here at Bi Lake Mountain, they acted subdued, flashing friendly grins and seeming utterly benign.
Beneath the eyes of the crowd, Lu Ping’an mounted the Nine Netherhound.
Flanking him rode Lu Chensha, Lu Wangshu, Lu Linghe, Lu Qingqi, Lu Yanyu, plus the homecoming Lu Qingyan, Lu Qingxuan, and nine additional Foundation Establishment experts on Blackwater Flood Dragons, accompanying the wedding procession.
This stunning procession rendered every onlooker cultivator dumbstruck in admiration.
Not even the Lu Family disciples gathered at Bi Lake Mountain could contain their thrill, surging with clan pride!
"Core Formation! I have to reach Core Formation, Nascent Soul!"
From the Star Pavilion, Lu Xuanqian beheld the sight, gripping his fists hard as his blood surged hot, his heart racing with fervor.
He yearned to someday mirror his eldest uncle, attaining Core Formation or even Nascent Soul, bringing honor to his kin and propelling the Lu Family's prestige to new heights!
"The Heavenly Talisman Lu Family, now with four Core Formation experts, three of them father and sons... blessed by the heavens and earth indeed."
"Plus, considering the Lu Family's momentum today, without mishaps, they'll surely surpass merely four Core Formation members."
Numerous visitors gazed as Lu Ping’an and his entourage departed Bi Lake Mountain, their faces alight with longing and感慨.
A few young ones tagging along with seniors for experience got fired up by the Lu Family's dazzling show, convinced this was the path true men pursued.
If the Changsheng True Master built such a dynasty from lowly clan roots, surely they could too!
Meanwhile, more pragmatic cultivators planned to follow the Changsheng True Master's example, siring plenty of children in hopes of producing talents akin to Lu Ping’an and Lu Qingshan for their own lines.
With Lu Changsheng's ascent, the areas encircling Bi Lake Mountain in the Qingyun Domain fell firmly within his sway.
Countless cultivators, despairing of their prospects, opted to wed young, raise large broods, and pin their dreams on the coming generation.
Willingness to join other clans through marriage had also grown.
And as Lu Changsheng along with the Heavenly Talisman Lu Family's fame swelled, this trend's ripple effects kept spreading wider.