Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1959: 512: Demon Fetus Parasitism, Yan Lan Breaks Through! (Double-Length) (2)
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Even though an individual had stirred the ancient lair earlier.
A Core Formation Cultivator like Lu Quanzhen managed to cause far greater disturbance than even a Nascent Soul Cultivator could.
"Excellent, excellent, excellent disciple, you've done splendidly. Should you manage to unlock the ancient lair, your master will definitely reward you handsomely!"
Shi Hai True Monarch burst into hearty laughter as he advanced toward the unfolding spectacle.
Although he hadn't formally taken Lu Quanzhen under his wing as a disciple, their bond remained merely nominal.
Nevertheless, through this superficial master-disciple tie, should the ancient lair be breached, he could seize the chance to claim additional fortunes.
"This young fellow has grasped the authentic legacy of Demonic Techniques, yet his cultivation base is rather modest, merely at early Core Formation. I'm concerned it might not suffice to breach this lair."
A voice rang out, acknowledging that the treasure ahead wouldn't yield easily.
"I possess a Divine Ability Secret Skill capable of boosting this person's realm to late Core Formation, or possibly even half-step Nascent Soul. That might just pry open the lair."
At that instant, yet another Nascent Soul Cultivator voiced his thought, sending chills racing through Lu Quanzhen's body.The Life Burning Secret Technique was something he had indeed practiced.
Currently at the Core Formation Third Layer, its peak surge could propel him only to the Core Formation Middle Stage.
Should it push him to late Core Formation, survival might come at the cost of shattering his Dao Foundation completely.
As for reaching half-step Nascent Soul... he dreaded it would leave him as mere skeletal remains.
"Hmph, that secret technique sounds intriguing. Why not apply it to yourself and skyrocket your own cultivation to Nascent Soul Late Stage for our entertainment?"
Though Shi Hai True Monarch cared little for Lu Quanzhen's fate, he was loath to relinquish the connection tying the latter to the ancient lair's prospects so readily.
"In that case, why not hold off a moment? Within the Secret Realm, numerous inheritors of the Kunpeng Demon Technique exist. Perhaps once they all gather, they can collaborate to unveil this lair."
From her veiled throne, the Six Paths Demon Consort then interjected, her tone languid and detached, laced with irresistible allure.
Her suggestion drew no dissent from the assembled cultivators.
After all, they had all ventured into the Secret Realm in pursuit of such fortunes.
With Lu Quanzhen offering a pathway to accessing the ancient lair, they had little desire to clash fatally over it.
"Young friend, how did you advance the Kunpeng Demon Technique to such proficiency? Care to elaborate, so we might better seize this chance? Fear not, you'll receive your fair share of the gains."
Another figure turned to Lu Quanzhen then, keen to uncover the secrets of his mastery over the Kunpeng Demon Technique.
It's well-known that the Kunpeng Demon Technique has lingered in the Starry Sky Sea for ages, largely fragmented with only scattered fragments surviving.
Given that backdrop, Lu Quanzhen's hold on the genuine demonic inheritance proved utterly perplexing.
"Forgive me, senior, but this method forms the cornerstone of my sect's lineage and cannot be revealed."
Lu Quanzhen replied with icy composure.
His sole safeguard at present lay in his command of the "Kunpeng Devouring Heaven Demon God Technique" tied to this Secret Realm; these experts wouldn't slay him until they'd extracted the central boon.
Yet if he exposed the technique's vital essences for others to replicate and steal, stripping away his unique worth, it would invite utter ruin.
Besides, loose lips invite peril!
Deceiving a cadre of Nascent Soul True Lords proved an arduous feat.
His triumph in refining the "Kunpeng Devouring Heaven Demon God Technique" stemmed wholly from aid by his father, Lu Changsheng; disclosing it would spell danger for both him and his kin.
"This young friend hails from the Demonic Sect. Daoist Gongyang, coveting the Demonic Sect's legacy—aren't you wary of repercussions?"
Wugu Old Demon grinned with malevolent glee.
The mere mention of "Demonic Sect" stirred faint wariness among the gathered cultivators, clearly familiar with its infamous standing.
Still, that was the extent of their concern.
At worst, they'd proceed with caution around Lu Quanzhen, avoiding any traces that might alert the Demonic Sect.
Nearby, a Confucian-robed man, upon catching the phrase "Demonic Sect," cast several additional glances Lu Quanzhen's way.
Backed by Shi Hai True Monarch, Wugu Old Demon, and the Demonic Sect's notoriety, none dared to hassle Lu Quanzhen further.
He seized the moment to study the runes encircling the ancient lair and the emanating Kunpeng aura, refining his own cultivation method and insights.
As moments slipped by, increasing numbers of cultivators converged upon the ancient lair.
Lu Quanzhen spotted various inheritors who practiced the Kunpeng Demon Technique.
Some mirrored his reluctance, while others arrived under compulsion.
Yet all shared one trait: none had attained the Nascent Soul stage.
"Truly, the Kunpeng Devouring Heaven Demon God Technique demands immense effort to master. Absent father's guidance, I could never have truly comprehended it."
"The majority here wield the 'Kunpeng Devouring Heaven Demonic Technique'; even with deeper practice, they're prone to deviations that amplify Heavenly Tribulation's might, leaving Nascent Soul beyond their grasp."
Lu Quanzhen kept his expression serene, lost in contemplation as he scanned the scene, yearning for an opening to flee.
But in the Starry Sky Sea, no lines divide the righteous from the demonic.
For example, he observed several Righteous Cultivators who showed no urge to purge demons like Wugu Old Demon or the Six Paths Demon Consort and safeguard the Dao.
Only among certain Nascent Soul Cultivators did factional grudges breed open hostility.
However, inside the Secret Realm under open skies, even they shelved their feuds, denying him any exploitable rift.
"Shi Hai follows an upright cultivation path and aligns with Righteous Cultivation, yet he allies with Wugu Old Demon, addressing him as Daoist, showing no rift between righteousness and demon."
Lu Quanzhen sensed utter futility, bereft of ideas to slip away amid the vigilant gaze of Nascent Soul Cultivators in this bind.
"My sole wish is for the lair to unlock, the fortune to emerge, and for them to turn on each other, creating a lapse in their watch."
"At that juncture, with father's Substitute Talisman and the hidden treasure from my uncle, a spark of escape might ignite."
While Lu Quanzhen mulled over his options, Shi Hai True Monarch approached and clapped his shoulder: "Fine disciple, nearly everyone's assembled—press on with your efforts."
Beneath the scrutiny of countless Nascent Soul Cultivators, Lu Quanzhen joined the cluster of demon technique practitioners in channeling mana into the looming ancient lair.