Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1992: 523:

"Though the words ring true, why do they stab so deeply at the heart?"

"If someone has access to heavenly spirit medicines and the finest elixirs, without worrying about Dao injuries, then facing deadly tribulations to unlock one's potential truly serves as an excellent method for self-improvement."

"Unfortunately, only the genuine heirs of immortal sects and followers of great powers can afford to attempt that. For the rest of us, pushing too hard risks lingering wounds that could cripple half our future Dao journey."

While they discussed, numerous cultivators present suddenly gripped by a wave of self-pity.

With time ticking away slowly, Lu Lingxiao and the Bear King grew utterly drained.

"Six Yang Burning Sky!"

In that instant, Lu Lingxiao sensed he was on the verge of collapse; the nirvana fire he'd nearly kindled blazed fiercely, compelling his remaining qi and blood magical power to unleash the Six Yang Divine Fire Mirror.

"Boom!"

The Six Yang Divine Fire Mirror trembled violently, unleashing a scorching beam that fully penetrated and incinerated the Bear King’s already injured heart.

The Bear King’s ragged, blood-drenched and scorched massive form stiffened up and began to tilt over.

Lu Wangshu quickly commanded her talismans, weaving them into chains that dragged the huge corpse away, stopping it from smashing onto Lu Lingxiao.

"It’s gone—the Third Rank Demon King is truly dead!"

"A Foundation Establishment cultivator has slain a Third Rank Demon King; even with a group effort, this feat deserves a place in Jiang Country’s annals."

"It wasn’t a full-fledged Third Rank Demon King though; the Bear King had been badly hurt and tricked, operating entirely under another's manipulation."

"What’s going on with this Young City Lord?"

The cultivators nearby gazed at the colossal Bear King crashing down, then shifted their eyes to Lu Lingxiao, who sat cross-legged next to it.

Even in his seated pose, he seemed barely alive.

"Wangshu, what’s happening here?"

Qin Yi and the rest eyed Lu Lingxiao too, noting his weakened vital energy, their faces showing shock and doubt.

"No need to fret; he’s employing a secret cultivation technique, the break and stand method."

Lu Wangshu approached Lu Lingxiao and explained, even as worry flashed in her lovely eyes.

Senior Red Lotus had indeed made prior arrangements to avoid any grave problems.

However, in matters like this, a single error could leave Lu Lingxiao gravely hurt, even if he survived, damaging his core foundation and Dao path.

"Break and stand..."

Upon hearing that, they quickly grasped that Lu Lingxiao’s earlier all-out combat approach aimed precisely at achieving break and stand.

Still, everyone knew such a secret technique proved incredibly hard to master, forcing one into a corner of death for rebirth.

A minor slip-up might plunge him into irreversible catastrophe.

For a while, they all stared at Lu Lingxiao with bated breath.

Lu Chensha let loose his handful of spiritual pets, who dove into devouring the Third Rank Demon King’s remains in front of them.

It represented a precious chance, after all; normally, his spiritual pets didn’t get such lavish meals.

Lu Wangshu softly lifted her hand, and over a dozen Third Rank Talismans orbited above her head; she then turned her stunning gaze toward the encircling cultivators.

At this stage of the secret realm, hiding was pointless, making it clear that the entire setup had been tailored for Lu Lingxiao.

"Those are... Third Rank Talismans?"

"Heavens, eighteen Third Rank Talismans—even a Nascent Soul Immortal would back away!"

"With thirty-six Second Rank Talisman Soldiers and eighteen Third Rank Talismans, nothing short of a Nascent Soul Immortal’s covert assault could challenge them."

Observing Lu Wangshu’s moves from a distance, the cultivators’ faces contorted in a mix of envy and resentment.

Yet, learning of Lu Lingxiao’s role as Young City Lord, they accepted their place as mere escorts for the prince’s tutorial, abandoning any dreams of claiming the top prize.

Instead, they turned back to Lu Lingxiao, eager to uncover his current state.

Not long afterward, while seated cross-legged, faint golden glows emerged from Lu Lingxiao’s left hand, sparking a red flame.

The fire gradually extended over his whole arm, climbing to his torso, other arm, and legs, transforming him into a roaring inferno.

Throughout this, Lu Lingxiao’s life energy surged more vigorously, as a formidable strength filled the surroundings.

"What sort of technique is that?"

"It has to be a powerful divine ability or secret art!"

"This Young City Lord takes such bold risks for good cause!"

"The secret realm must be wrapping up soon, no?"

Watching Lu Lingxiao’s transformation, the cultivators understood the situation but grew disinterested, now simply biding their time for the secret realm’s close.

Despite desires to grab more chances before it ended, Lu Wangshu’s array of eighteen Third Rank Talismans deterred any bold moves.

As moments slipped by, amid the blaze, Lu Lingxiao appeared to achieve a golden body nirvana, his vitality gleaming ever brighter, radiating pure golden light.

Evidently, he was experiencing rebirth through nirvana.

After some indeterminate time, Lu Lingxiao’s eyes snapped open, his essence, qi, and spirit surging to a never-before-seen height.

"You’ve worked hard."

Lu Lingxiao addressed Lu Wangshu, then gave a nod to Lu Qingxuan and the group.

From this fight, he finally comprehended why his father mentioned his lacking momentum.

While he possessed an unyielding aura, forging a truly invincible heart and momentum required more than mere days.

Sheltered always by the family’s protection, without ever truly testing his limits in fire, probing the depths of his own resolve proved challenging.

Regarding self-reliance...

That clashed with his nature and circumstances, hindering a solitary path to invincibility.

"Roar!!!"

Suddenly, a ray of light burst from the secret realm’s far horizon, accompanied by yet another Third Rank Demon King’s presence.

"What’s going on?"

"Why is there another Third Rank Demon King!?"

The cultivators anticipating the secret realm’s conclusion stood stunned.

How were they supposed to proceed now?

"Fellow Daoists, care to unite with me to take down this Demon King?"

Witnessing this, Lu Lingxiao shot skyward, rallying the secret realm’s cultivators to team up and eliminate the Demon King jointly.