Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 2079: 553:

Furthermore, for this individual to arrive at this stage, attempting the Earth Dao Nascent Soul, his mindset remains unquestionably steadfast.

"Hoo hoo hoo—"

Fierce gales of heaven and earth raged, as the tribulation clouds and thunderbolts across the heavenly dome faded away.

Replacing them, a swirling vortex akin to a jet-black abyss emerged, resembling a demonic eye that stared down at the Goddess Palace.

Lu Changsheng noticed that Elder Jing Qing’s Heavenly Lightning Tribulation paled in comparison to the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale’s, but his Heart Demon Tribulation exceeded that of countless others.

Yet the Heart Demon Tribulation differs from the Heavenly Lightning Tribulation—only the one facing it can perceive what unfolds, leaving others in the dark.

Thus, time trickled by slowly.

"The longer the Heart Demon Tribulation lingers, the lower the odds of success. Could Jingqing Zhenren truly falter here?"

Ten days passed, and Lu Changsheng observed the Heart Demon Tribulation Clouds still hovering over the Goddess Palace’s skies, prompting thoughts in his mind.

Though the Heart Demon Tribulation proves simpler for demonic beasts, this gap remains strikingly vast.

"Why, after ten full days, has Elder Jing Qing yet to pass the Heart Demon Tribulation..."

Atop Divine Maiden Peak, Shen Baishuang stared at the ominous tribulation clouds blanketing the heavens, her expression turning solemn and grim.

Not only her—beside her stood Shen Jianjia and Shen Yiren, their faces etched with deep concern and worry.

From cultivators’ past breakthroughs to Nascent Soul, a Heart Demon Tribulation enduring past seven days signals notable peril.

Surpassing ten days marks extreme danger...

At that instant, a heavy veil of despair enveloped the entire Goddess Palace.

Five more days elapsed, and suddenly the colossal tribulation clouds over the Goddess Palace began to scatter, unveiling a pristine azure sky.

However, this clear expanse only deepened the suffocating gloom weighing upon every cultivator in the Goddess Palace!

"Failed..."

"Elder Jing Qing’s Nascent Soul breakthrough has failed."

"Sigh..."

Countless cultivators within the Goddess Palace let out heavy sighs, faces filled with grief.

Meanwhile, on Penglai Island, witnesses to this sight variously sighed in regret, mourned the loss, or secretly celebrated with relief.

After all, the Goddess Palace already boasted two Nascent Soul cultivators.

Should Jingqing Zhenren succeed, Penglai Island would fall under their total dominance.

"How could this happen? Elder Jing Qing came fully prepared for Nascent Soul this time, with the [Spring Thunder Tribulation Relief Pill] and [Sea Coral Awakening Fragrance]—yet he still fell to the Heart Demon Tribulation!"

Seeing Elder Jing Qing fail his Nascent Soul attempt, Shen Baishuang clenched her jade fist tightly, her stunning eyes brimming with unwillingness.

For a core lineage like Jingqing Zhenren in the Goddess Palace to pursue Nascent Soul wasn’t merely personal—it tied to the fate of the entire sect.

To maximize his chances, the Goddess Palace held nothing back.

They not only supplied him a [Nine Curves Spirit Pill] but also enlisted the Dan Alliance to craft a [Spring Thunder Tribulation Relief Pill].

"Elder Jing Qing’s pursuit of Earth Dao Nascent Soul, combined with heavy toll from the Heavenly Lightning Tribulation, left him gravely wounded, inviting heart demons that doomed his tribulation..."

Shen Jianjia explained with a deep sigh, her visage weary and fatigued.

Jingqing Zhenren’s Nascent Soul breakthrough held immense weight for the Goddess Palace, shaping her future strategies and bearing her great expectations.

His failure now shattered those plans entirely.

"Grave wounds, heart demon assault."

Shen Baishuang refused to accept it.

With such ironclad preparations, who foresaw Elder Jing Qing stumbling at this step?

After all, to cultivate this far, his talent, strength, and resolve were beyond doubt.

Still, the Heart Demon Tribulation remains a mystery to outsiders—none but the afflicted know what torments occurred or why defeat came.

At her side, Shen Yiren too felt downcast from Jingqing Zhenren’s failed Nascent Soul bid.

Though no love sparked between them, over a century of acquaintance had fostered deep bonds.

Moreover, across those years, Jingqing Zhenren amassed countless deeds for the Goddess Palace; his failure now robbed them of vital peak battle prowess.

...

The following day, whispers of Jingqing Zhenren’s failed attempt to reach Nascent Soul and his tragic death quietly circulated through the Goddess Palace.

Even though the Goddess Palace opted for a discreet approach to suppress the uproar, the incident remained a hot discussion among numerous members.

For one thing, Jingqing Zhenren enjoyed substantial renown inside the Goddess Palace.

He was hailed as among Penglai Island’s prime prospects for advancing to Nascent Soul.

For another, certain individuals covertly stirred the pot, aiming to undermine the Goddess Palace’s reputation through this event.

Ultimately, the botched Nascent Soul breakthrough signified not just a massive drain on the Goddess Palace’s resources, but the permanent loss of a peak Core Formation Cultivator.

Especially since Nascent Soul True Lords seldom get involved, these elite Core Formation Cultivators often tip the scales of power in conflicts.

Several days afterward, Shen Baishuang arrived at Rongyue Island, stating that despite Elder Jing Qing’s Nascent Soul failure, the Goddess Palace retained ample Nascent Soul resources.

Provided Lu Changsheng excels in his duties, he would gain first dibs on future Nascent Soul resources.

She then delicately suggested that her sister Shen Yiren had been in low spirits recently, and Lu Changsheng might visit to offer some comfort.

"..."

Lu Changsheng picked up on the Second Palace Master’s ploy to pull him nearer, urging deeper involvement with Shen Yiren.

He realized this Second Palace Master was set on matching him with the Third Palace Master, thereby tying him firmly to the Goddess Palace.

While Lu Changsheng held a favorable view of the compassionate and stunning Third Palace Master.

At present, his sole desire was to bide his time until the ill omens faded, then head back to Jiang Country to reunite with his wives and children, gearing up for his own Nascent Soul pursuit.

"Alright."

Lu Changsheng agreed aloud, before inquiring with curiosity about the details of Jingqing Zhenren’s breakthrough attempt and the reason for his tribulation failure.

Shen Baishuang hid nothing, explaining to Lu Changsheng that amid Jingqing Zhenren’s battle against the Heavenly Lightning Tribulation, his wounds proved far too grave, leading to utter depletion of body and spirit, ultimately succumbing to a heart demon.

"Injuries too severe..."

A sense of sudden clarity washed over Lu Changsheng, stirring deep pity for Jingqing Zhenren’s fate.