Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 2164: 584: Ominous Sign of Calamity, Demon Fetus Transformation!

Observing the Nascent Soul Phenomenon unfolding before him, Lu Changsheng's countenance grew exceedingly grim.

Should he depart now in pursuit of the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale, Yun Wanshang would be compelled to halt her breakthrough before the Dan Shattering Infant materialized.

Otherwise, once the Demon King initiated its assault, her advancement would undoubtedly face interruption.

Although he could entrust the Soul-calling Beast and Qian Zhuyan with protective duties, the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale presented moderate ominous signs of peril, and venturing alone might not guarantee a successful resolution.

"The safety of the Spiritual Whale takes precedence!"

Lu Changsheng committed to this decision without much deliberation, prioritizing Lu Lingjing's well-being.

Furthermore, the latter had already assumed human form and addressed him as "Master" daily.

After dedicating decades to its nurturing and development to the Fourth Rank, Lu Changsheng found it impossible to abandon it.

However, he did not immediately instruct Yun Wanshang to cease her breakthrough; instead, he expended his own lifespan to meticulously divine Lu Lingjing's circumstances.

Lu Lingjing was currently evading pursuers near the Starry Sky Sea within the Great Dream Marsh and was not in immediate peril.

Nevertheless, the risks escalated with the passage of time.

Within one to two years, or at most three to five years, Lu Lingjing's fatal tribulation was set to manifest!

"Indeed, without the intervention of several Nascent Soul True Lords, subduing the Spiritual Whale in such a Boundless Sea is no simple feat."

"Moreover, these Nascent Soul factions are actively seeking the Spiritual Whale as a means to locate information pertaining to the Kunpeng Egg, thus they would refrain from outright annihilation."

In contests of equal strength, the objectives of competing, defeating, overcoming, killing, or capturing represent vastly different undertakings.

This was akin to Lu Changsheng's prior encounter with the Split Wind Beast.

The act of attempting to capture an adversary presented a challenge on an entirely different magnitude.

The slightest lapse in concentration during the process could provide the opponent an opportunity to escape or trigger the self-destruction of their Essence Demon Pill.

"It should be manageable..."

Lu Changsheng gazed upon Yun Wanshang's Condensing Infant Sky Phenomenon, harboring the desire to achieve both objectives.

After a brief contemplation, he dispatched a telepathic message to the distant Qian Zhuyan: 'Little Yan, bestow the Demon Pill of the Split Wind Beast upon the Golden Peng.'

While the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng was already capable of contending for the Fourth Rank.

It still required a significant period for its breakthrough process.

Therefore, Lu Changsheng conceived the idea of feeding the Fourth Rank Demon Pill from the Split Wind Beast to the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng, thereby bolstering its foundation.

Subsequently, during its breakthrough, it could emulate the Soul-calling Beast's swift advancement, negating the need for Spirit Veins.

Although this approach could be considered somewhat wasteful, an immediate need for Nascent Soul-level combat prowess was paramount.

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Upon receiving the instruction, the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng, which was in the midst of consuming the Split Wind Beast's remains, paused in astonishment.

Its golden irises flickered between Lu Changsheng and the distant Qian Zhuyan, displaying considerable surprise at such a windfall.

In recent years, its association with Lu Changsheng had typically involved arduous labor with minimal rewards.

Although it had previously consumed a Fourth Rank Demon Pill, that was a consequence of good fortune related to the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale and a Fourth Rank Flood Dragon's inadvertent interference.

Unexpectedly, this time, a coveted Fourth Rank Demon Pill was acquired with minimal effort!

It was important to note that the Essence Demon Pill of this Split Wind Beast was considerably more refined and potent than that of the previous Flood Dragon.

Earlier, while observing Qian Zhuyan meticulously dissect the Split Wind Beast's carcass, envy had filled its heart.

Despite a degree of reluctance, recognizing the potential of the Essence Demon Pill as the cornerstone for its future Fourth Rank Puppet, Qian Zhuyan nonetheless relinquished it to the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng.

"Many thanks, Master."

With palpable delight, the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng ingested the Demon Pill. Its form, resembling pure gold, ignited with an intense, fiery luminescence, akin to a burgeoning sun, commencing the process of refining the pill.

Observing this spectacle from their positions within the Great Formation, five Nascent Soul Cultivators exchanged surprised glances, questioning if this Demon King harbored aspirations for the Fourth Rank as well.

Just as Lu Changsheng prepared to settle down for a moment of rest, a feeling of overlooked responsibility washed over him.

Moments later, as the Tianyuan Lotus emitted a subtle vibration, the realization struck him instantly: he had forgotten about his son, Lu Quanzhen!

Eight years prior, with his assistance, Lu Quanzhen had successfully completed the initial stage of the Demon Fetus Transformation within the Tianyuan Lotus.

Subsequently, owing to their entrapment in the Land of Eternal Night, the Tianyuan Lotus could not be accessed, leaving him unaware of his son's current condition.

After departing the Land of Eternal Night, a series of unforeseen events had nearly caused him to forget about his son.

With a simple gesture, the Tianyuan Lotus materialized, its form creating ripples in space as he entered to ascertain his son's condition.

Within the confines of the Tianyuan Lotus at this moment, the spiritual essence was critically depleted.

Despite his prior provision of the Spiritual Eye Spring, it had long since become completely dry.

"Quanzhen, your father faced unforeseen circumstances some years ago, which prevented the opening of Cave Heaven. How fare you now?"

Lu Changsheng gazed upon the Kunpeng Egg before him, its dark runes swirling like miniature black holes, and inquired with immediate concern.

"Father, my condition is not dire, but my Demon Fetus Transformation is in its conclusive phase. I still require external power to fully emerge from this shell!"

Lu Quanzhen omitted the detail that the Cave Heaven's spiritual energy was insufficient to sustain his transformation, only stating his current inability to break free and his need for external assistance.

"What do you require?"

Lu Changsheng perceived his son's predicament regarding the Cave Heaven's spiritual energy and posed the question.

"Spiritual energy, a substantial quantity of the natural world's spiritual energy, and if there are sufficient Heavenly and Earthly Treasures, that would be even more beneficial."

Lu Quanzhen articulated his needs.

"Understood."

Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng's initial thought was to release the Kunpeng Egg and utilize the spiritual energy of Split Wind Island for its transformation.

However, he recollected that powerful Nascent Soul cultivators in the Starry Sky Sea might still be actively seeking and attempting to locate the Kunpeng Egg, necessitating that it strictly remain within the Tianyuan Lotus.