Chapter 106: System Panel Activated! Lucky Draw!
by xennovelTime flies, over three months passed.
On this day, Lu Changsheng’s fifty-ninth child was born.
This child possessed a Spirit Root.
Just recently, the child born to Shao Yuyao also possessed an Eighth-Tier Spirit Root.
At this moment, Lu Changsheng now had ten children with Spirit Roots.
Simultaneously, two system prompts sounded.
“Congratulations to the host for having ten progeny with Spirit Roots, earning one lucky draw opportunity!”
“Host’s progeny total reaches fifty, Spirit Root progeny ten, activate system panel!”
“System panel?”
Lu Changsheng wasn’t surprised by the first system prompt.
But upon seeing the second system prompt, he was a bit astonished.
Didn’t expect to receive a system panel besides the usual system bonus this time.
“Isn’t something like a system panel supposed to be present when the system is first activated?”
“Why was it only activated now, requiring prerequisites?”
Lu Changsheng wondered.
But he didn’t think too much about it.
Maybe the author forgot initially and added it later.
Lu Changsheng silently chanted ‘system panel’ and opened his system panel.
“Name: Lu Changsheng”
“Role: Lu Family’s son-in-law of Qingzhu Mountain”
“Cultivation: Seventh Layer of Qi Refining”
“Lifespan: 25/163”
“Talent: Seventh-Tier Spirit Root”
“Techniques: Immortal Grace Technique, Hundred Refined Body Technique, Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Manual”
“Spells: Fireball Technique, Wind Control Technique, Telekinesis, Qi Concealment Technique, Spirit Eye Technique, Sound Transmission Technique”
“Skills: Talisman Making (Second-stage), Puppetry (Second-stage)”
“Spirit Pets: Nine Abyss Mastiff, Peach Blossom Gu”
“Items: Golden Light Brick Talisman Treasure, Peach Blossom Gu, Black Dragon Pearl, Curse of the Demon”
“Progeny: 59/66 (View Details)”
Immediately, a simple interface appeared.
It allowed Lu Changsheng to see information about himself at a glance.
“I only have a lifespan of 163 years.”
Lu Changsheng pondered over his lifespan.
He previously thought he had 170 years after consuming the Longevity Pill, which added 50 years.
Unexpectedly, it was only 163 years.
“Seems I’m not someone with a great lifespan.”
Though not concerned about these few years of lifespan, Lu Changsheng glanced at the progeny section at the bottom.
With a slight mental nudge, the interface changed.
Child images with names appeared on the interface.
Lu Ping’an, Lu Wuyu, Lu Wuyou, Lu Xile, Lu Xian’er, Lu Quanzhen.
He couldn’t even recognize the young children among his numerous progeny.
He then clicked on Lu Ping’an’s image to check.
“Name: Lu Ping’an”
“Lifespan: 6/81”
“Talent: None”
“Cultivation: None”
“Eighty-one years, huh.”
Lu Changsheng noted his son Lu Ping’an’s basic information.
Only the lifespan caught his slight interest.
In the mundane world, living to seventy was considered long-lived.
Eighty-one was also regarded highly.
Moreover, if Lu Ping’an practiced martial arts and watched his health, the lifespan might extend.
He then checked several other children’s attributes.
They were similar to Lu Ping’an, only lifespan slightly varied.
Talent and strength were all lacking.
At this time, Lu Changsheng checked his son Lu Xian’er.
“Name: Lu Xian’er”
“Lifespan: 6/79”
“Talent: Ninth-Tier Spirit Root”
“Cultivation: None”
“This system panel lets me clearly see my information,”
“I can also view the children’s lifespan, talents, and strength.”
Lu Changsheng understood the system panel’s utility.
He could see his own clear status.
And also view the children’s lifespan, talent, and strength anytime.
After examining a few children’s panels, Lu Changsheng didn’t delve much further.
At this stage, the children’s information panels were mostly similar.
Not much to see.
“System, lucky draw!”
Shortly after, Lu Changsheng muttered and prepared for the lucky draw.
A pale red virtual prize wheel appeared.
“Start the draw!”
Lu Changsheng commanded as he looked at the wheel.
Having drawn numerous times, he already acquired his desired technique.
Thus, Lu Changsheng felt calm about the draw.
After all, having no expectations leads to surprises.
Surprises often end in disappointment.
Golden light emerged from the wheel, spinning rapidly.
Then it gradually slowed, finally stopping at ‘Others’.
“Ding! Congratulations to the host for acquiring a Substitute Life Charm!”
“Reward has been issued to system space, host can view anytime.”
A talisman pattern appeared from the big wheel, accompanied by a system prompt.
“Substitute Life Charm? A talisman?”
Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow at the reward.
Unexpectedly, the system could yield a single talisman.
This single talisman seemed a bit lacking.
Not aligning with the system’s usual top-grade offerings.
Lu Changsheng shifted focus to the golden talisman in the system space.
Information surfaced.
“Talisman: Substitute Life Charm”
“Grade: Fourth-tier”
“Description: Connects body and soul, can substitute life’s end, escape danger.”
“Fourth-tier talisman!?”
Lu Changsheng was startled by the Substitute Life Charm’s grade.
He had just considered it lacking when the system draw resulted in one talisman.
But he didn’t expect it to be a fourth-tier talisman.
As far as Lu Changsheng knew, in the immortal realm, even a second-tier top-quality talisman was rare.
A third-tier talisman was a strategic resource with no market.
Rarely seen in the market.
As for fourth-tier talismans, he hadn’t even heard of them.
Frankly, in the entire Jiang Kingdom, it’s uncertain if anyone can craft a fourth-tier talisman.
After all, even second-tier Talisman Masters were quite rare.
Third-tier Talisman Masters were akin to rare gems.
They could become guest cultivators at major sects like the Heavenly Sword Sect or Azure Cloud Sect.
“Yet, despite the Substitute Life Charm’s apparent power with life-substituting effects, I might not be able to use a fourth-tier talisman.”
Lu Changsheng furrowed his brow at the talisman.
With its described potent life-saving ability, it was undoubtedly formidable.
Allowing one to escape death.
And transporting them thousands of miles away.
Truly rare as a Substitute Life Charm.
However, talismans aren’t like Talisman Treasure or Curse of the Demon books.
Activating requires consuming one’s spiritual energy and mental focus.
With his current cultivation, he could only use second-tier talismans.
He couldn’t harness a fourth-tier talisman.
“However, this was an issue I anticipated early on.”
“My cultivation is too low, the system’s draw rewards often have high limits.”
“If not for possessing the Hundred Refined Body Technique, any drawn Magic Treasure would remain unused.”
Exhaling softly, Lu Changsheng didn’t dwell on it.
He retrieved the ‘Substitute Life Charm’ from system space.
Immediately.
A talisman, appearing as if woven from golden silk threads and adorned with profound symbols, appeared in Lu Changsheng’s hands.
Simultaneously, detailed information about the talisman entered his mind.
Excitement gleamed in his eyes.
Substitute Life Charm, a fourth-tier top-quality talisman.
Marked with blood from the brow and heart, it links to one’s flesh and soul.
Upon facing lethal attacks or in death situations, the talisman activates, deflecting a fatal blow and randomly transporting the user thousands of miles.
This talisman only requires prior use to link to the soul.
It doesn’t consume energy or mind power to activate.
In other words, even with his Qi Refining stage cultivation, he could use it.
“As expected from the system, a fourth-tier talisman is indeed excellent!”
Lu Changsheng was thrilled.
Moments ago, he doubted he’d use the fourth-tier talisman.
“Having this Substitute Life Charm, unless I meet a Nascent Soul True Lord, even against Golden Core Formation practitioners, I can escape death!”
Lu Changsheng was overjoyed.
Though he had several skills.
His strength was still too low.
Even encountering great Foundation Establishment cultivators posed risks.
But now, possessing the fourth-tier Substitute Life Charm.
Provided extra security.
Facing great Foundation Establishment and Golden Core Formation, he could ensure survival and escape.
As for Nascent Soul True Lords, Lu Changsheng wouldn’t dare boast.
Next, Lu Changsheng touched and examined the golden three-inch wide, one-inch long talisman.
Hoping to discover something.
“So this is a fourth-tier talisman?”
“I can’t discern its material or the intricate lines.”
After some observation, Lu Changsheng mused.
Hoping to use his second-stage Talisman Making Technique to glean something from the fourth-tier talisman.
Trying to draw a similar Substitute Life Charm.
After all, many exclusive talismans were crafted through research.
By acquiring second-stage Talisman Making Technique, he gained experience and common talismans knowledge.
However, it lacked rare exclusive talisman inheritances.
But after some inspection, Lu Changsheng realized he was thinking too much.
His second-stage Talisman Making Technique was entirely insufficient for the fourth-tier talisman.
Like an elementary student studying advanced calculus: incomprehensible.
Inferring anything was too difficult.
“Fourth-tier talismans are overly profound. With a third-tier talisman, I might glean something.”
Lu Changsheng abandoned the idea of investigating.
With a finger tap on his brow, blood dripped from his eyebrow and heart, smeared on the ‘Substitute Life Charm.’
Swiftly, the talisman absorbed the blood and ignited without flame.
Transforming into a golden figure, it rushed into Lu Changsheng’s brow.
A profound sensation enveloped Lu Changsheng.
But the sensation quickly faded.
“Is that it?”
Lu Changsheng was stunned.
Didn’t expect the fourth-tier talisman’s usage to be so quick.
With closed eyes, he examined his inner view, where the golden figure sat within his sea of consciousness.
The golden figure remained still, seemingly overflowing with vast power, linked to him somehow.
Connecting to his flesh and soul.
In deadly situations, it provides protection.
“Indeed, the Substitute Life Charm is wondrous, a true fourth-tier talisman.”
“Completely beyond my current understanding of talismans.”
Lu Changsheng marveled at the talisman in his consciousness.
Having completed a draw.
Lu Changsheng recalled he’d been back at Qingzhu Mountain for about half a year.
Materials for the Hundred Refined Body Technique and the consumed cultivation pills needed replenishing.
Moreover, he had three children born at Jiulong Market, and he should visit.
Immediately, Lu Changsheng informed his wives and concubines.
Then he rode his Iron Feather Eagle and departed.
Two days later.
Lu Changsheng arrived at Jiulong Market.
After purchasing materials and pills, he stayed in Jiulong Market for two days.
During these days, he chatted with Lu Miaoge at the Talisman Shoo.
Caught up with friends Yu Maocheng and Gao He.
Later, Lu Changsheng rode the Iron Feather Eagle back to Qingzhu Mountain.
He didn’t bring the children.
Riding the Iron Feather Eagle carrying children would be inconvenient.
If any accident occurred, there’d be no way.
So for now, they were left at Jiulong Market under maidservant care.
Shortly after leaving the market.
Lu Changsheng sensed a battle’s disturbance nearby.
He saw three light trails in a skirmish.
“Hm? Xia Long?”
Lu Changsheng noticed the lead rider on a dark cloud Artifact fleeing quickly, and his eyebrows raised.
This rider was his neighbor, Xia Long.
“Brother Xia, if you’re willing to surrender the opportunity within the Purple Secrets Realm, I can spare you for old times’ sake.”
An elder chased with a hammer Artifact, attacking Xia Long.
Alongside him was a young man.
The young man wielded a stack of talismans, persistently bombarding Xia Long, creating disruptions.
Lu Changsheng discerned the elder was likely Late-Stage Qi Refining, and the young man was mid-stage Qi Refining.
But under their assault, Xia Long paled, injured, continually defending, escaping towards Jiulong Market.
“To save or not?”
Lu Changsheng furrowed his brow witnessing the scene.
Though he knew Xia Long, they were mere acquaintances.
No real friendship, merely nodding acquaintances with some business interactions.
“Comrade Lu, Xia has been ambushed by two, please help, and Xia will surely reward you!”
Flying rapidly, pale-faced, Xia Long spotted Lu Changsheng.
Seeking a lifeline, he immediately shouted for help.
“Comrade, please refrain from meddling!”
The elder, seeing Xia Long seeking help, spoke gravely.
“Oh? Then I shall intervene today!”
Lu Changsheng had hesitated about interfering or taking the opportunity amid chaos.
But seeing the elder, he decided to intervene.
Recalling the elder, sensing familiarity.
He owned a small talisman shop called Little Talisman Hall.
Initially, landing in Jiulong Market, he sought talisman outlets for selling.
He sold his talismans twice in Little Talisman Hall, but they marked him and tracked him after the second sale.
Lu Changsheng had noted these events.
Now, with such circumstances, acting was without psychological burden.
As his words fell.
Lu Changsheng tapped his Storage Bag, releasing the Qingyan Sword.
It flew, a streak of blue-gold light, slashing towards the mid-stage young man.
“Son, beware!”
The elder, seeing the lethal flying sword, shouted immediately.
He knew that his grandson faced danger from this sudden attack.
He activated a talisman, forming a blue light shield, protecting the young man.
“Thank you, Comrade Lu!”
Xia Long, witnessing Lu Changsheng’s intervention, was overjoyed and then resolute.
Brandishing a green talisman, stopping his bleeding, and charging the Late-Stage elder.
“Clang!”
The Qingyan Sword struck the young man’s shield, its radiance dimmed, and cracks webbed across it.
Meanwhile, Lu Changsheng released two talismans.
High-Grade Talismans: Thunder Summoning Talisman!
“Boom! Boom!”
Talisman lightning enveloped, two bolts of raging thunder struck the young man and elder.
Breaking open the already fragile blue shield instantly.
Yet at that flash, the young man’s robe rustled wildly, a booming emerged.
A cyan and teal shield appeared abruptly, covering him, withstanding the thunder’s force.
“Impressive, seems quite wealthy.”
Lu Changsheng noted with surprise.
Didn’t expect the young man to have two protective Artifacts.
But it made sense, the elder owned a talisman shop.
Even a small shop’s wealth was beyond ordinary cultivators.
Mentally nudging the Qingyan Sword to unleash fierce sword energy toward the young man.
The young man countered using an umbrella Artifact, blocking swordlight.
His robe rustled continuously, emitting cyan light, countering the sword energy.
“Sigh, for swift victory, relying on talisman overwhelm strategy is best.”
Lu Changsheng realized that without revealing his full means, swift victory was difficult.
Pulling out over ten mid-grade talismans, activating them.
Talisman fire, ice, and wind attacked the young man wildly.
“Grandfather, save me!”
The young man, realizing he couldn’t withstand Lu Changsheng, paled.
He shouted at the elder.
Deploying his umbrella Artifact, rotating it, it emitted a faint glow.
Painfully using a High-Grade Talismen, activating it, forming a golden shield against Lu Changsheng’s talisman onslaught.
“Son, retreat!”
The elder, entangled with Xia Long, grew uneasy at the scene.
Understanding their disadvantage, he signaled his grandson to withdraw.
Reluctantly abandoning the prize, signalling a quick retreat.
“Leaving? Too late!”
Seeing retreat attempts, Lu Changsheng drove the Qingyan Sword while drawing two high-grade talismans, targeting the young man.
After all, having committed, he couldn’t let them get away.
Letting them escape meant future troubles and being wary.
High-Grade Talismen: Thunder Summoning Talisman!
High-Grade Talismen: Binding Talisman!
Simultaneously unleashing a golden sword aura from his fingertips.
Seven Luminaries Sword Light!
Faced with Lu Changsheng’s sword and mid-grade talismans, the young man struggled.
Barely relying on talismans and Artifacts to defend.
Thunder Inducing and Binding Talismans breached his shield, binding him mid-air.
“Slash! Slash!”
The Qingyan Sword and Seven Luminaries Sword Light pierced, severing the young head and penetrating the chest.
“Son!”
The retreating elder saw his grandson’s demise, eyes turned red with rage.
“I’ll fight you!”
With eyes full of hatred, the elder ripped out a handful of dull-gray beads, flinging them to Lu Changsheng.
Simultaneously, activating talismans and deploying a set of flying needle Artifacts at Lu Changsheng.
“Comrade Lu, be cautious! Those beads hide Void Thunder!”
Xia Long quickly warned upon seeing the gray beads.
Chanting mantras, he steered his Artifact directly to attack the elder, seeking an opening to strike.
“Void Thunder!?”
Lu Changsheng was alarmed.
Void Thunder, akin to Thunder Raisin, was a one-time rare treasure.
Though less powerful than Thunder Raisin, it rivaled a Foundation Establishment attack.
He swiftly released three golden light shield talismans and one top-grade talisman, layering defenses on himself and the Iron Feather Eagle.
“Damn!”
The elder, seeing Lu Changsheng’s usage, felt both anger and frustration.
Understanding that even Void Thunder might not kill Lu Changsheng.
If they continued, Lu Changsheng’s methods would ensure his death.
“You’ve killed my grandson! I’ll have my revenge!”
With venomous eyes, the elder unleashed his flying needles to detonate the Void Thunder for escape.
Boom!
Above, a black thunderbolt erupted, unleashing terrifying shockwaves.
“Boom! Boom! Boom!”
Under the Void Thunder’s blast, two golden light shield talismans shattered.
Though unscathed, the Iron Feather Eagle beneath him cried frantically, fluttering its wings wildly, destabilizing Lu Changsheng.
“Always like this in battles!”
Frowning at the eagle’s panic, Lu Changsheng understood its frightened state.
He summoned his flying Artifact, descending from the eagle onto it.
Then he glared at the fleeing elder, intent on pursuit and elimination.
“Cough, cough!”
Meanwhile, Xia Long, battered and bleeding from Void Thunder’s blast, was barely staying afloat.
“Comrade Xia!”
Glancing once.
“I’m alright, Comrade Lu.”
Xia Long coughed weakly, waving a reassuring hand.
Seeing this, Lu Changsheng nodded, employing the flying Artifact to execute Seven Luminaries Sword Escape, streaking after the elder.
Unleashing his concealed cultivation without concealment.
With the Qingyan Sword fully driven, its brilliance flashed, dragon and crane cries echoed, blocking the elder’s escape.
Simultaneously producing two talismans.
High-Grade Talismen: Soul-Shaking Talisman!
Top-Grade Talisman: Thunder Light Talisman!
“Hmph?”
Facing the Qingyan Sword’s ferocity, the elder was startled, defending with Artifacts.
Yet immediately.
The Soul-Shaking Talisman struck, causing mental lapse and a fleeting mindless pause.
Though possessing a mental clarity Artifact, he quickly regained composure.
As he did, boundless thunder surged like a dragon towards him.
“No!”
Helpless before the thunder, hurriedly fortifying himself with spirit energy and protecting Artifacts.
In moments, engulfed by endless thunder.
When the thunder subsided.
Though not dead, the elder was blackened, coughing blood, barely standing.
“Slash!”
The Qingyan Sword flashed, swordlight gleamed, severing the elder’s head.