Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 2122: 569: Yun Wanshang: Such a Monstrous Demon Exists in This World (Double-Length)

Belonging to a sect with only two disciples, Yun Wanshang found herself deeply reluctant to witness Lu Changsheng squandering his extraordinary talent.

While his achievement of reaching Core Formation Peak at over a hundred years old, alongside mastering both body and magical cultivation, was already a cause for global astonishment, she harbored a fervent desire to uncover the ultimate extent of his capabilities.

"True Man, is something amiss?"

Upon opening his eyes and observing Yun Wanshang's stoic demeanor, Lu Changsheng inquired with a hint of surprise.

"How did you accomplish this?"

Shedding her usual reserve, Yun Wanshang's gaze met Lu Changsheng's directly, her eyes alight with an urgent need to understand the secret behind his rapid ascent.

"It is quite straightforward..."

A faint smile played on Lu Changsheng's lips as he inwardly acknowledged her curiosity while maintaining a placid expression as he elucidated the underlying principles to her.

Despite Lu Changsheng's explanation being delivered with notable simplicity and clarity, Yun Wanshang grasped that replicating his feat was beyond her reach.

This achievement demanded not only an absolute immersion and flawless execution of Body Refining Techniques but also an extraordinarily precise level of self-mastery.

"True Man, what is the current disposition of forces and power within the Land of Eternal Night?"

At that juncture, a thought occurred to Lu Changsheng.

Considering the inherent difficulty in personally sourcing rare Spiritual Objects such as the tri-colored flower, he contemplated the potential of expanding Qingyun City's influence.

His aim was to consolidate power within the Land of Eternal Night, thereby facilitating the acquisition of more scarce resources.

Under normal circumstances, Lu Changsheng would have little interest in such pursuits.

However, now finding himself confined to the Land of Eternal Night and eager for a swifter departure, he was prepared to resort to unconventional measures.

"Disposition of forces, and power dynamics?"

Yun Wanshang appeared momentarily taken aback, her eyes scanning Lu Changsheng's remarkably handsome features. Vaguely discerning his intentions, she proceeded to furnish him with a detailed account of the prevailing situation.

After a considerable interval, Lu Changsheng had acquired a foundational understanding of the Land of Eternal Night's landscape.

Much like Yun Wanshang herself, he recognized that he already belonged to the upper echelons of established masters.

Consequently, by leveraging all his accumulated capabilities, he was undoubtedly positioned to secure a place among the elite within the Land of Eternal Night.

Lu Changsheng promptly resolved to locate the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng. Following the restoration of his Qi and Blood Magical Power to its fullest extent, he intended to commence an outward expansion.

...

Time elapsed swiftly, and two months later, Qingyun City received intelligence regarding the whereabouts of the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng.

Lu Changsheng, after tossing a Divination Coin and executing a rudimentary divination that indicated a clear path, embarked on the journey with Yun Wanshang without delay.

The divinatory omens were moderately auspicious; over the course of more than half a month, Lu Changsheng succeeded in pinpointing the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng's location.

The creature had been drawn into the confines of the Land of Eternal Night and established its presence within the region. It deliberately avoided Lu Changsheng, subsisting on a diet of wild beasts and mutated creatures, creating occasional disturbances as it awaited his active pursuit.

It reasoned that extensive searching might widen the physical distance, thus preferring to await its master's arrival.

"Is this the Spiritual Pet that aided you during the conflict with the Yiming Ghost Sect?"

Yun Wanshang's gaze was fixed upon the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng, its plumage shimmering with golden iridescence, resembling a miniature sun against the nocturnal sky, as she posed her question.

Yun Wanshang had harbored suspicions for some time that Lu Changsheng was none other than the revered "Yangming True Master," her conviction reaching approximately ninety percent.

Now, beholding the magnificent golden Peng, her certainty solidified; Lu Changsheng was unequivocally the Yangming True Master.

"Huh!?"

A flicker of surprise crossed Lu Changsheng's face.

He had not anticipated that Yun Wanshang would possess knowledge of his tumultuous encounter with the Yiming Ghost Sect.

Upon reflection, considering Chu Qingyi's presence at the time, it was logical that Yun Wanshang might have been privy to the details.

"Indeed, it is the Golden Peng."

Lu Changsheng addressed the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng, inquiring about its recent experiences, aside from the suppression of its demonic power.

"During your disturbance at the Yiming Ghost Sect, what was your cultivation level?"

Yun Wanshang persisted with her inquiries, driven by considerable curiosity.

She had delegated the supervision of the Enforcement Hall to her disciple, Chu Qingyi, choosing this period of travel partly due to Lu Changsheng's subtle provocations, harboring a latent fear that her own cultivation might be surpassed.

"Core Formation Third Layer."

Given that Yun Wanshang had already formed a strong suspicion, Lu Changsheng saw no need for concealment and offered a truthful response.

Yun Wanshang gently pressed her lips together, offering a slight nod.

She had previously contemplated this very question, finding herself unable to ascertain Lu Changsheng's cultivation base.

After all, how could an individual of lesser cultivation dare to confront the formidable Ghost Bat True Master of the Yiming Ghost Sect?

Conversely, if his cultivation were excessively high, it would imply an almost unimaginable level of power.

Having successfully located the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng, Lu Changsheng felt no inclination to delay his departure and returned alongside Yun Wanshang.

Observing the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng patiently awaiting his return, a thought of Lu Lingjing unexpectedly surfaced in his mind.

If it had not already burst forth from the Ghost Ship's somber, shadowy mist, could it have been biding its time right here?

...

At this precise juncture, within the vast expanse of the Starry Sky Sea.

"Boom boom boom!!"

A cultivator at the Nascent Soul stage, adorned in gleaming armor and brandishing a formidable trident, was locked in a fierce confrontation with a colossal whale. This leviathan possessed a mountain-like physique, its body covered in scales bearing dark golden dragon patterns, and a pair of prominent dragon horns graced its brow.

The sheer force of their clash, occurring deep beneath the waves, unleashed immense sonic booms and tumultuous mana surges. These disturbances caused the ocean's surface to writhe and churn violently, the sound echoing like distant, muffled thunder. Endless colossal waves and tsunamis erupted, painting a scene akin to an apocalyptic cataclysm.

As the intense battle unfolded, the Nascent Soul Cultivator came to grasp the sheer, overwhelming might of the Dragon Whale. He recognized that prolonging the fight would be futile and potentially perilous.

He lightly tapped his Dantian, an action that caused his eyes to instantly shift, transforming into an intense deep-sea blue hue.

Instantly, concentric rings of energy rippled outward around him. A resplendent blue Water Spirit Bead materialized, encasing him entirely within its protective aura, before the cultivator shot towards the ocean's surface with great urgency.

"Roar!!"

The Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale, witnessing this maneuver, activated the dark golden dragon-patterned scales across its vast body. Its fin-like limbs propelled it forward with the force of beating wings, generating colossal whirlpools that seemed to twist the very seawater, attempting to ensnare the escaping figure.

Lu Lingjing was consumed by a potent surge of anger.

Her inability to locate her master had led her to wait patiently in this very spot for his return. Yet, this individual had audaciously arrived to question her about the Kunpeng Egg. Despite her knowledge that the master possessed the Kunpeng Egg, who did he presume himself to be, daring to interrogate, threaten, and even resort to physical aggression against her!