Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 2176: 587

"What!?"

Yun Wanshang’s beautiful eyes widened in astonishment and suspicion as she observed Lu Changsheng sitting in meditation, commencing his divination with threads of karma invisibly wrapping around him.

Back in the Land of Eternal Night, their Qi-blood and mana were suppressed, making it difficult for her to accurately gauge Lu Changsheng’s divination prowess. Now, with her mana restored and her cultivation having ascended to the Nascent Soul stage, she could faintly perceive faint traces of the Heavenly Mechanism Qi.

From these subtle emanations, she deduced that his divination art had reached the peak of the third rank! How could this be?

Yun Wanshang found it hard to fathom that in addition to his cultivation strength and proficiency in the Talisman Path, Lu Changsheng also commanded such a high level of divination skill. No, he was also adept in formations! Recently, Lu Changsheng had even undertaken the task of restructuring the grand formation on Split Wind Island.

If they hadn't known each other for so long, and if Lu Changsheng’s disposition didn’t so strongly contrast with that of ancient powerhouses, she might have suspected him of being an ancient Nascent Soul cultivator possessing a different body or perhaps one who had undergone reincarnation.

As the divination continued, fueled by the burning of his life essence and lifespan, Lu Changsheng seemed to witness, within the enigmatic currents of the Heavenly Mechanism River, the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale being relentlessly pursued by three Nascent Soul cultivators, its form grievously wounded.

"Great Dream Marsh, Starry Sky Sea!"

Through his mystical divination, Lu Changsheng ascertained that Lu Lingjing had not ventured far from the Great Dream Marsh. In fact, she had been loosely confined to the area bordering the Great Dream Marsh and the Starry Sky Sea.

This was in line with Hong Lian’s prior counsel to her: to avoid straying too far or venturing into the deeper expanses of the Starry Sky Sea, as encountering other Nascent Soul factions would significantly heighten the peril. Should the situation in the Great Dream Marsh become untenable and she found herself outmatched, she was advised to seek aid from or retreat to the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.

"What a shame."

Moments later, Lu Changsheng’s eyes fluttered open. His complexion was pale and tinged with exhaustion, and he expelled a breath of turbid air.

He lamented that if Lu Lingjing wasn’t situated at the convergence of the Great Dream Marsh and the Starry Sky Sea, too distant, he could have integrated himself with the island’s formation. By leveraging Split Wind Island’s fourth-rank spirit vein, he could have forcefully activated the Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror. Under such dire circumstances, while victory wouldn't be guaranteed, there would have been at least a chance to eliminate one of the pursuers.

"Lu Changsheng, are you alright?"

Yun Wanshang, noticing the rapid paling of his handsome and fair features, expressed her genuine concern.

As a prominent figure within the Qingyun Sect, she was acutely aware that while other arts might merely tax the body and mind, the path of divination not only drained one’s spiritual essence and energy but could also diminish lifespan and fortune!

As she spoke, she extended the crystal bone talisman Lu Changsheng had previously gifted her.

"Don't worry, I’m fine."

Accepting the bone talisman, Lu Changsheng channeled mana into it. A surge of immense vital energy coursed through his being, rapidly restoring the color to his ashen, fatigued face, though a subtle weariness lingered in his soul.

"What’s the situation?"

Yun Wanshang pressed further, understanding the critical urgency surrounding the spiritual beast. Had she not recently achieved her breakthrough to the Nascent Soul stage, Lu Changsheng would have already departed to render assistance.

"Currently, they are at the Great Dream Marsh area that leads into the Starry Sky Sea. We must depart immediately."

Lu Changsheng turned his gaze towards the direction of the Great Dream Marsh, his voice grave. Despite Yun Wanshang’s recent ascension to the Nascent Soul realm, where consolidating her cultivation base would ideally be paramount, the predicament of the besieged Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale precluded any further delay.

"Understood."

Yun Wanshang nodded and presented the Golden Small Tripod and the Nine Abysses Xuanwu Armor to Lu Changsheng.

"I might require your assistance later, so please utilize these for now."

Lu Changsheng recognized that Yun Wanshang was essentially a nascent Nascent Soul cultivator. Aside from her life-bound magical treasure, which had barely attained the spiritual treasure level due to her breakthrough, she possessed no other significant spiritual treasures.

Just as he was making preparations to gather Qian Zhuyan, the Soul-calling Beast, the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng, and Yun Wanshang to rally to the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale’s aid, Lu Changsheng recalled the presence of five other individuals on the island.

"I have matters to attend to and will be departing now. You are free to go."

Lu Changsheng addressed them, simultaneously dispelling the restrictions he had previously imposed within their bodies with a mere utterance. Having pledged their release, Lu Changsheng was naturally unwilling to break his word.

Furthermore, over these past months, although the five had not contributed significantly, they had certainly endured their share of hardship. The five individuals were utterly astonished and overcome with joy.

They were quite surprised that Lu Changsheng would allow them to depart so readily.

"Senior, you saved us from the Split Wind Beast! Such a profound kindness is beyond my ability to repay. I desire to follow you, willing to serve as your slave or attendant."

One of the cultivators suddenly dropped to one knee, his hands clasped in earnest supplication towards Lu Changsheng.

It didn't matter if Lu Changsheng genuinely intended to let them go.

Throughout this ordeal, observing Lu Changsheng dispatch the Split Wind Beast, single-handedly fend off numerous demonic beasts, and even converse with the Green Flood Dragon King, had convinced him this was a golden opportunity!

If he could attach himself to a pair of Nascent Soul cultivators like these, bolstered by fourth-rank puppets and spiritual beasts, his future might not guarantee a breakthrough to Nascent Soul, but it would undoubtedly be far superior to aimlessly wandering.

Even the other four, who hadn't initially considered it, quickly paid their respects upon witnessing this display, professing their eagerness to serve and express their gratitude.

"..."

Yun Wanshang observed the scene unfolding, a deep emotion stirring within her.

All five individuals present were cultivators at the Nascent Soul realm, each having attained at least the seventh level of Core Formation.

With such formidable cultivation, they would be welcomed as honored guests wherever they chose to venture.

Yet, in this moment, they were voluntarily submitting themselves to Lu Changsheng.

This was the true power of strength!

Or rather, it highlighted the immense, unbridgeable chasm that existed between a Nascent Soul True Monarch and a mere Core Formation True Man!

A Core Formation cultivator might dedicate centuries, even a millennium, to painstakingly establish an influence comparable to the Qingyun Sect.

However, a Nascent Soul True Monarch could establish such a force effortlessly, with countless individuals eager to pledge their allegiance.

Lu Changsheng harbored no particular interest in their oaths of fealty.

He understood perfectly the underlying motive for their desire to follow him.

It was simply to seize another chance at achieving Nascent Soul through him.

Nevertheless, with the resources at his disposal, his priority would naturally be his own family—his wives and children. How could he possibly extend such opportunities to outsiders?