Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1970: 515: Abundant Gains, Honing the Blade with Jiang Country Cultivators! (part 2)

"Hmm."

Lu Changsheng gave a nod, sensing no urgency in pushing those issues forward.

Right away, the entire group headed straight back to Great Dream Immortal City, ready to update Ling Zixiao on the secret realm's developments. Afterward, Lu Ping’an and Ling Zixiao would head there again so she could establish the necessary formations.

"Is Xiao’er gearing up for core formation?"

Back at the City Lord Mansion, Lu Changsheng learned that his son Lu Lingxiao had come out of seclusion and was set to try for core formation.

"Yes, Xiao’er mentioned he’s completely grasped the core formation secret technique and is poised to charge ahead with the breakthrough."

Even though Ling Zixiao had advanced to core formation herself, she felt uncertain about her son’s progress and thus called on Lu Changsheng and Hong Lian to supervise.

As a prime genius within the family, Lu Changsheng took great interest in his son’s state. He promptly summoned him to evaluate his readiness.

"Father, Mother, Master!"

"Xiao’er, you’re set on forming a core?"

Lu Changsheng examined his noble son before him and inquired.

"Yes, I’ve thoroughly comprehended the core formation secret technique from Master and feel assured about forging a superior-grade golden core, maybe even a first-grade immortal golden core, so I’m prepared to surge forward with the breakthrough!"

Lu Lingxiao held himself upright, gazing at his father with shining eyes, declaring with firm assurance.

Such assurance stemmed not from the seed of law but from his genuine possession of that level of certainty!

First-Grade Spiritual Root!

Incomplete Dragon Roar Body!

Nascent Soul Master! Elite inheritance!

Immortal Bone [All Techniques are Perpetual]!

Seed of Law [Son of Heaven Qi Observation]!

Armed with talent, cultivation method, groundwork, legacy, and the finest resources supplied by the Lu Family, he held total faith in achieving core formation!

Yet Lu Changsheng regarded his son and shook his head, stating: "Not enough."

"Hmm!?"

Ling Zixiao glanced at her husband, surprised that Lu Changsheng deemed their son Lu Lingxiao insufficient.

She recognized that her son’s aptitude and base already exceeded her own as his mother.

Even she, aided by Lu Changsheng, had succeeded in forming an immortal golden core. Given Lu Lingxiao’s gifts, how could it fall short?

Meanwhile, Hong Lian, positioned nearby, appeared deep in thought.

"Please offer your guidance, Father!"

Lu Lingxiao remained unshaken and sought advice straightforwardly.

"Your momentum falls short."

Lu Changsheng remarked gently.

Regarding talent and foundation, his son Lu Lingxiao outshone Lu Ping’an and Lu Qingshan by a wide margin.

However, when it came to momentum, he trailed behind Lu Qingshan, who had also fused with a seed of law, in that regard.

Over these years, he had stationed his son in the Immortal City as Young City Lord to foster an aura of dominance, regal poise, and grandeur!

Nevertheless, Lu Changsheng discerned instantly that this regal poise, this grooming, lacked the keen, unyielding confidence of the unparalleled, unstoppable edge that Lu Qingshan displayed in his youth, where nothing could stand in his way.

This suggested that Lu Lingxiao hadn’t yet fully tapped into the unparalleled, singular essence of [Son of Heaven Qi Observation].

"This stems partly from the drawbacks of growing under my shelter."

Lu Changsheng had realized long ago that he was overprotecting his offspring.

This approach carried pros and cons.

The benefit lay in the Lu Family disciples’ far lower death rate compared to those in numerous major clans and sects.

The drawback was that the latent potential of many children remained underexplored.

"Lacking momentum..."

At these words, Lu Lingxiao grasped his father’s intent immediately.

Invincible momentum!

His fusion with the seed of law hadn’t met his father’s standards yet.

On the matter of an invincible mind and invincible momentum, he understood these were forged through triumphs in combat.

Thus, post-Foundation Establishment, he frequently ventured out to hone his invincible spirit.

Besides his sister Lu Wangshu, he had relentlessly overpowered peers at his level throughout.

Upon reaching Ninth Level Foundation Establishment, he took on the role of Young City Lord in the Immortal City, even clashing with False Core Cultivators in draws.

But now, Lu Changsheng’s single remark left him somewhat perplexed.

"You’re perplexed. One comment from me sows doubt in you. This reveals your resolve isn’t firm enough."

Observing his son’s reaction, Lu Changsheng shook his head faintly and continued: "For you, as my son, heir to Lu Changsheng, bearing a spiritual body with vastly better conditions, and prevailing over same-level peers, is simply expected."

"Only when you can boldly set aside dependence on the spiritual body, immortal bone, and seed of law, yet remain invincible, dominating same-level foes and even higher realms, will you truly step onto the invincible path!"

Clad in a green robe, his features striking, Lu Changsheng uttered these words in a calm tone.

"Abandon the Spiritual Body, Immortal Bone, Seed of Law..."

Lu Lingxiao stood frozen, contemplating if he could still dominate his realm sans the Spiritual Body, Immortal Bone, and Seed of Law.

The response was affirmative.

However, that would render him far weaker than presently and incapable of such dominance.

"Invincibility lies within the heart, not in external aids."

Nearby, Hong Lian interjected softly.

Lu Lingxiao realized his father wasn’t demanding he discard those assets, but that his Dao Heart hadn’t solidified to attain true invincibility.

In recent years, while pursuing an invincible aura, he had at times gone through motions without true depth.

"Father, Master, I intend to venture out for tempering, to solidify my core."

Drawing a deep breath, Lu Lingxiao declared resolutely, prepared to shelve the Seed of Law and pursue his authentic intent.

"Do you plan to confront Jiang Country’s prodigies and head to the Heavenly Sword Sect for sword cultivation?"

Lu Changsheng voiced, perceiving his son’s intentions.

"I’m also set to revisit the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range."

Lu Lingxiao replied.

"That seems overly complicated."

Lu Changsheng and Hong Lian shared a look, deeming such duels of scant value for his son.

Without facing tempests or genuine life-or-death trials, true evolution proves elusive.

After brief reflection, he turned to Ling Zixiao and said: "Zi Xiao, the Great Dream Marsh Secret Realm has been surveyed by Ping’an. Handle some preparations with him later, then announce to the Four Great Immortal Sects that Great Dream Immortal City will open the Secret Realm to every clan in Jiang Country, Loose Cultivators, and all below Core Formation, including False Core Cultivators!"

Then, Lu Changsheng regarded his son Lu Lingxiao: "Xiao’er, here’s your chance. In the upcoming Great Dream Marsh Secret Realm, if you can overwhelm all challengers, honing your invincible momentum against the world as your grinding stone, you may attempt Core Formation right there in the Secret Realm!"

What use are mere spars? When engaging, go all out with true blade and edge!

Employ the cultivators of Jiang Country directly as sharpening tools for his son!

At that juncture, the Secret Realm would also unleash two gravely wounded Third Rank Demon Kings.

Should his son fail to forge an invincible heart and sharpen his momentum amid such trials, it would mean insufficient harmony with the Son of Heaven Qi Observation Method’s Seed of Law, and no further push would be made.

"This..."

Ling Zixiao was stunned by her husband’s proposal.

Opening the Great Dream Marsh Secret Realm to all of Jiang Country’s prodigies, even False Core Cultivators, as grinding stones for their son.

Keep in mind, her son Lu Lingxiao stands merely at Foundation Establishment Peak; how could he vie against so many in the Secret Realm, let alone False Core True Men.

Were she aware that Lu Changsheng planned to loose several Third Rank Demon Kings as well, her shock would deepen.

Yet Hong Lian, at her side, upon hearing this, lightly curved her lips upward in a subtle smile.

She had long disagreed with Lu Changsheng’s child-rearing style, though she never challenged his views.

Now, seeing him adapt for Lu Lingxiao, she viewed it positively, beneficial for the Lu Family disciples’ future development.

"Alright."

On other issues, Ling Zixiao might confer more with Lu Changsheng.

But concerning their son, knowing it served his good, she agreed with a nod.

"Thank you, Father!"

Lu Lingxiao showed no retreat, his eyes flaring with brilliant golden radiance as he clasped his hands in thanks, anticipation building for the Secret Realm.

"Lord, may Wangshu and the rest join the Secret Realm?"

At that moment, Ling Zixiao probed further into the Secret Realm’s specifics.

"Yes, whoever wishes to enter may do so."

Lu Changsheng affirmed outright, pondering transforming the Great Dream Marsh Secret Realm into a family training ground akin to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm for his children.

This kept the Secret Realm under his oversight, free from unexpected risks.

"Hong Lian, any ideas?"

Lu Changsheng turned to Hong Lian once more, inviting her input.

"If husband aims to turn this Secret Realm into a Trial ground..."

As a past Nascent Soul powerhouse, Hong Lian possessed ample expertise here, promptly suggesting setups and sketching a broad plan.

She further proposed leveraging ties with Jiang Country’s Four Great Immortal Sects via this Secret Realm.

"Fine, handle these arrangements between you two."

These tasks demanded considerable time, so Lu Changsheng delegated fully to Hong Lian and Ling Zixiao.

During this period, he aimed to ready himself for the Starry Sky Sea voyage.

He even planned to hand off all Secret Realm affairs to Hong Lian and Ling Zixiao, then depart for the Starry Sky Sea aboard the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale, accompanied by the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng, Soul-calling Beast, and Qian Zhuyan.

The Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale would stay behind in the Great Dream Marsh to guard, preventing any mishaps at home.