Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 2200: 593: Mag (part 3)

Typically, once a Fourth Rank Divination Master achieves the Nascent Soul stage, they are disinclined to shorten their lifespan or gamble their fortune to divine information for others.

Lu Changsheng returned to the City Lord Mansion after a stroll through the Great Dream Marsh with his daughter, intending to assist Lu Quanzhen with the Demon Fetus Transformation.

A fortnight later, Ling Zixiao conveyed word that the Iron Sword True Man was expected for a visit.

The Iron Sword True Man, formerly the sect leader of the Heavenly Sword Sect, had since retired and now held the position of sect elder.

His standing was second only to the Xuanjian True Monarch and Absolute Sword True Monarch among a select few.

Following deliberations, Lu Changsheng instructed his son, Lu Lingxiao, to lead a Nascent Soul cultivator and several False Core officials from the Great Dream Immortal City in aiding the Yue Country.

Regarding the proposal of dispatching Qian Zhuyan or the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng, a thorough consideration led to his decision against it.

Primarily, the dynamics of the Liangyue War had shifted; it now demanded prolonged engagement and even direct combat, unlike previous conflicts.

Qian Zhuyan was presently fully engrossed in the research of Fourth Rank Puppets, and Lu Changsheng preferred not to interrupt his work.

Furthermore, Qian Zhuyan’s adversary, the Ancient Puppet Sect, was situated in the Endless Wilderness, west of Yue Country.

In recent years, Yue Country had enlisted the assistance of Jiang Country, while Liang Country had forged an alliance with Yuan Country and also recruited numerous rogue cultivators and various factions. It was plausible that cultivators from the Ancient Puppet Sect might emerge.

Should these cultivators direct their attention towards Qian Zhuyan, it could potentially escalate complications.

As for deploying the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng, one consideration was the identity of Yangming True Master.

Another factor involved this Transformed Demon King; without Lu Changsheng's presence, the situation might not unfold smoothly.

This would necessitate Lu Changsheng accompanying it, or dispatching Hong Lian.

However, Hong Lian was also occupied with matters pertaining to Nascent Soul cultivation.

Consequently, when Lu Changsheng dispatched his son, Lu Lingxiao, he also bolstered his support with several Third Rank Puppets, demonstrating a genuine commitment.

...

Two months elapsed, and within the Tianyuan Lotus.

The Kunpeng Egg, adorned with intricate runes, emanated a swirling blend of golden and dark black light, generating a formidable energy wave as it began to tremble.

Gazing upon the Kunpeng Egg before him, Lu Changsheng's expression was filled with anticipation.

He was immensely curious about the extent to which his son's capabilities would advance after absorbing the Origin Source of a Kunpeng cub.

"Buzz, buzz, buzz—"

As the Kunpeng Egg's tremors intensified, the surrounding atmosphere appeared to warp under the strain, manifesting as visible ripples.

After a period, a distinct cracking sound resonated.

A resplendent, magnificent golden-black radiance erupted from within the Kunpeng Egg, its brilliance overpowering, dazzling, and penetrating, suffusing the entire Cave Heaven with light.

"Wow, wow, wow, Brother Quanzhen is emerging!"

Instantly, Lu Linghe, who had been meditating nearby, exclaimed with excitement, eager to witness the unfolding event.

Yet, the sheer intensity of the light assaulted her eyes, rendering them incapable of opening.

Were it not for the three Buddhist Relics bestowed by Lu Changsheng, which she wore, she would have been unable to endure the surge of Qi.

Observing this, Lu Changsheng swiftly moved to shield his daughter.

Upon glimpsing the ethereal silhouette within the Kunpeng Egg, he extended his protection over his daughter's Divine Sense.

Moments later, a pure and potent influx of Qi-Blood and Mana surged into his body, accompanied by a system notification.

[Congratulations to the host for the birth of the first born of a Taoist Body, granting a rare lottery chance!]

[Detecting a Spiritual Body upgrade in the host’s offspring; the effects are in conflict. Do you wish to proceed with fusion?]

"Taoist Body!?"

Lu Changsheng expressed astonishment at the feedback of Qi-Blood and Mana.

He had not anticipated the system's confirmation of his first offspring possessing a Taoist Body.

His mind immediately turned to the Sword Embryo Taoist Body within Yun Wanshang’s womb.

However, the subsequent system prompt revealed that it was not the Sword Embryo Taoist Body.

Instead, it was his son Lu Quanzhen whose constitution had directly advanced from an Upper Class Spiritual Body to a Taoist Body!

"This!?"

Even Lu Changsheng was taken aback by his son’s remarkable upgrade.

Previously, his son’s Kunpeng Demon Body registered as an Upper Class Spiritual Body, albeit barely reaching that tier.

Its efficacy was inferior to that of his other children, such as Lu Ping’an and Lu Lingxiao, who also possessed Upper Class Spiritual Bodies.

Therefore, his expectation was that his son's Kunpeng Demon Body would, at most, evolve into a Top Level Spiritual Body.

However, to his surprise, his son's constitution had bypassed the Spiritual Body stage entirely, ascending directly to the Taoist Body!

Furthermore, this inaugural Taoist Body came with a substantial boon from the system—a coveted rare lottery draw!

Regardless of prior Spiritual Body tiers—Low Grade, Intermediate Spirit Body, or even the pinnacle Top Level Spiritual Body—the system's reward had always been a standard lottery draw.

But now, it had been upgraded to a rare lottery!

At that very instant, Lu Changsheng realized that his son’s transformation into a Demon Fetus was profoundly rewarding!

All the arduous efforts he had invested over the years felt completely justified.

He had not only obtained an Infant Transformation Elixir, several rare treasures, and potent spiritual artifacts, but also a coveted Taoist Body and access to a rare lottery!

He consciously suppressed the surge of Qi and Mana coursing through his entire being, intending to absorb and integrate these newfound powers later.

The formidable Qi mechanism that had emanated from the Kunpeng Egg persisted for a considerable duration, nearly half an hour, before it finally began to subside.

Standing prominently at the forefront, a robust and imposing young man exuded an aura of absolute confidence.

His thick, luxuriant hair cascaded down his back, while his eyes, one a piercing golden hue and the other a deep, enigmatic darkness, seemed to penetrate the very soul; his entire presence shimmered with a divine radiance, as if an ethereal Kunpeng illusion was coiled around him, pulsating with immense Essence Energy.

Lu Changsheng gazed upon his son, Lu Quanzhen, with profound admiration.

It was truly extraordinary!

While his outward appearance hadn't drastically changed from before, his fundamental aura was utterly transformed.

He now resembled an ancient deity, standing apart from the mortal throng, akin to a human embodiment of the mythical Kunpeng, capable of devouring and absorbing the universe itself!

"Father!"

Lu Quanzhen, sensing the surging, immeasurable Essence Energy and newfound strength coursing within him, joyfully called out to Lu Changsheng.

From his initial capture by a mere Kunpeng cub, to the act of parasitizing it, subsequently reversing the situation to seize its Origin Source, and then facing the peril of insufficient Spiritual Energy from the Tianyuan Lotus—leading to a period of debilitating weakness and a fight for survival—culminating in the successful completion of his Demon Fetus Transformation; these past ten-plus years had been an unrelenting odyssey fraught with trials of life and death.

Yet, every moment had been worth it!

The immense gains he had achieved over this decade far surpassed the fruits of centuries of relentless cultivation!

"Very good, truly excellent."

Lu Changsheng offered his praise with deep satisfaction.

Many years prior, his son, Lu Quanzhen, had fallen into the clutches of the Ghost Demon True Master, an ordeal that inflicted irreparable damage upon his lifespan and Origin Source.

Although Lu Changsheng had subsequently assisted in mending the Origin Source, the lost lifespan could not be restored.

Now, witnessing his son's current state, concerns regarding lifespan were no longer an issue.

"Brother Quanzhen!"

Lu Linghe, whose eyes Lu Changsheng had shielded earlier, exclaimed immediately, her eagerness to witness her brother "hatch" from the egg palpable.

"Quickly put on some clothes."

Lu Changsheng promptly tossed a green robe towards his son and instructed him.

Lu Quanzhen suddenly recalled that he had just emerged and was completely unclothed.

While it was perfectly acceptable between father and son, the presence of his sister made it awkward.

He swiftly took the robe and dressed himself properly.

Compared to his earlier years, he now appeared more robust and taller, though not possessing the sheer bulk of Lu Ping'an; his physique was more elongated and lithe.

"Wow, Brother Quanzhen, you really came out of the egg!"

After Lu Changsheng removed his hand, Lu Linghe gazed at Lu Quanzhen before her, her mouth forming an "O" shape in sheer astonishment.

"..."

Although factual, the observation sounded undeniably strange.

Lu Quanzhen, despite his prolonged absence, still recognized Lu Wangshu, Lu Linghe, and the other disciples of the Lu Family. He offered a soft nod and addressed them: "Xiao He."

"Brother Quanzhen, you seem so much taller! Are you hungry? I have some food here."

Lu Linghe blinked her large eyes, looking intently at Lu Quanzhen, and spoke while attempting to retrieve sustenance from her Storage Bag for him.

However, the Tianyuan Lotus exerted an inherent dampening field; without significant magical prowess, she found herself unable to access her Storage Bag.

She swiftly turned to her father and announced: "Daddy, I can't open my Storage Bag."

"You'll be able to open it once we leave this place."

Lu Changsheng gently patted her head, his gaze then drifting towards the Kunpeng Egg, a flicker of curiosity about the whereabouts of the Kunpeng cub crossing his mind.

"Father..."

Sensing his father's inquiry, Lu Quanzhen respectfully stated: "Father, according to my original intentions, this Kunpeng cub was meant to be largely preserved. However, a minor deviation occurred during the transformation process, leading me to completely refine the entirety of this Kunpeng cub..."

Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng felt a twinge of regret but remained unperturbed.

After all, if his son had not completely assimilated the Kunpeng cub, he might not have managed to ascend to the Taoist Body realm.

Furthermore, his sole objective had been to ascertain if any Kunpeng Essence Blood could be extracted, intended for the younger children of the family to practice the formidable "True Spirit Nine Transformations."