Chapter 119: The New Foundation Establishment Cultivator, Battle Begins!

To be caught by the Family Head, what a situation.

Lu Changsheng walked back, thinking about how Lu Miaohuan was holding him when Lu Yuanshan Ding stumbled upon them, and shook his head in resignation.

However, he didn’t feel too embarrassed about it.

The Second Young Miss has mellowed out a bit now.

Lu Changsheng was confident he could handle the Second Young Miss.

In these circumstances, he could consider marrying her into the family.

So being caught wasn’t that big of a deal.

It’s like giving the future father-in-law a heads-up.

“Should I also accidentally let the Family Head see me with the Young Miss sometime for more preparation?”

Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but think.

But the thought made him reconsider for now.

Otherwise, he feared Lu Yuanshan Ding might cut him down.

After all, how could any father tolerate two daughters being courted by one guy?

“The road ahead is long indeed.”

Thinking about the Young Miss’s current situation made Lu Changsheng shake his head.

Bringing both sisters home wouldn’t be so simple.

But, as they say, cross the bridge when you get to it. Lu Changsheng decided not to overthink it and headed home.

During this time, Lu Changsheng continued to cultivate, make talismans, and spend time with his wives.

In his spare time, he used his puppetry skills to make simple wooden toys for the children.

This way, he could let people know he dabbled in puppetry.

Seeing the kids loving these puppet-made toys, Lu Changsheng recalled a saying.

Interest is the best teacher for children.

He thought of exciting the children’s interest in puppetry like this.

If any child showed talent in puppetry, he could train them as puppeteers.

Though it’s not as prestigious as pills, formations, tools, or talismans.

It’s still a decent craft.

Besides, kids without Spirit Roots understanding puppetry would have a skill.

If they venture to the mundane world in the future, they have a craft.

Being able to make creations like wooden oxen and flowing horses, wooden birds and flying hawks, mechanical beasts, armillary spheres, and seismometers.

Whenever he had time, Lu Changsheng made simple mechanism toys with the children.

And explained some principles of puppetry to them.

In the blink of an eye, half a month passed.

During this period, Lu Family disciples returned to Qingzhu Mountain.

Lu Changsheng heard from Lu Miaoyun many were ambushed n their way back.

Because the Lu Family recalled its disciples, the Chen Family took over a lot of their territories.

Like the Spirit Stone mine shared by Lu’s and Chen’s families is now controlled by the Chen Family.

During this time, some Guest Cultivators chose to leave the Lu Family.

Lu Changsheng saw these matters clearly and understood the inevitability.

Because it seemed, in most eyes, Lu Family losing to Chen was evident.

Once the Lu Family Patriarch dies, the Qingzhu Mountain Lu Family would wither.

Ordinary Guest Cultivators wouldn’t waste resources supporting the Lu Family.

Had he not been so tied to the Lu Family with his wives and kids, Lu Changsheng might also consider leaving.

However, he felt the family recalling everyone wasn’t simple.

He couldn’t fathom the point of gathering everyone heedlessly.

Surely it wasn’t to guard Qingzhu Mountain.

Or to start a last stand against the Chen Family?

Such things defied the logic of the cultivation world.

There’s a saying, ‘Lose land but save people, gain both eventually; lose people but save land, lose everything.’

For a cultivation family like Lu’s, they should be preserving strength.

Waiting for the emergence of a new Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Not rushing to protect the mountain or fight and risk the family.

Three months flew by.

With Lu’s family’s state, he stayed prepared to leave with his family anytime.

He didn’t let his wives or female attendants conceive during this time.

In case the Lu Family’s crisis coincided with childbirth or pregnancies.

Considering the Lu Family’s situation, childbirth was put on hold.

And this gave his wives and attendants time to recuperate.

Yet the lack of newborns for a while.

Made Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen fee something was amiss and they questioned him.

If Lu Changsheng weren’t still full of vigor, it might have been hard to explain.

One day.

Uncle Lu came to see Lu Changsheng.

He said the Family Head summoned all Lu Family disciples to gather at the central square in Qingzhu Mountain.

“All Lu Family disciples gathered?”

“Uncle Lu, did something happen?”

Lu Changsheng asked.

He had been on Qingzhu Mountain for ten years.

Never encountered such an event.

He wondered if the Lu Family was to battle the Chen Family or relocate as a whole.

“I’m not sure. Just passing on the message, you’ll find out when you get there.”

Uncle Lu replied.

“Alright.”

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng didn’t ask more.

He walked with Lu Miaoyun towards the center quare of Qingzhu Mountain.

Arriving, he saw many Lu Family disciples and Guest Cultivators.

For the first time, he saw so many people on Qingzhu Mountain.

He usually lived reclusively and rarely went out.

In fact, many cultivators disliked going out.

Gradually, people arrived.

After about a quarter of an hour, everyone was gathered.

Many whispered among themselves.

Wondering what the gathering was about.

None knew.

Right then.

Two surging spiritual pressure auras appeared.

Everyone looked up.

They saw an elder with a crane hairstyle, wearing a Qingzhu robe, with a dignified face flying over.

Beside him, a cultured mid-aged man in a Qingzhu robe.

What surprised everyone was that this man had an aura like the Lu Family Patriarch.

And he was flying.

“Greetings Patriarch!”

“Greetings Patriarch!”

“Greetings Patriarch!”

Everyone shouted in unison and bowed.

“Flying in the air!?”

“Has a new Foundation Establishment cultivator appeared in Lu Family!?”

Lu Changsheng was amazed and also bowed.

Flying is only possible after reaching Foundation Establishment.

And signifies a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

The cultured man flying with the Lu Family Patriarch is also a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

“Silence!”

The Lu Family Patriarch spoke calmly, silencing the crowd.

Then he scanned everyone and said.

“Today, I am announcing something.”

“As you see, Yuan Zhong has broken through to Foundation Establishment.”

The patriarch’s old voice wasn’t loud but reached everyone’s ears.

“Welcome Patriarch Yuan Zhong!”

“Welcome Patriarch Yuan Zhong!”

“Welcome Patriarch Yuan Zhong!”

When they heard this,

Confirming Lu Yuanzhong became a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

All Lu Family disciples were ecstatic.

The oppressive mood of the Lu Family lifted instantly.

Their spirits soared like tidal waves of excitement.

“Lu Yuanzhong, Lu Family has a new Foundation Establishment cultivator!”

Lu Changsheng felt overjoyed hearing this.

Because a new Foundation Establishment cultivator means the crisis on Qingzhu Mountain is over.

He need not worry about fleeing with his family.

He could live peacefully on Qingzhu Mountain.

Since unless necessary, Lu Changsheng didn’t want his strength exposed.

In others’ eyes, he’s just a Ninth-Tier Spirit Root.

Exposing too much power would draw unwanted attention.

Sure to bring trouble.

“It seems the Family Head and Second Elder knew about the patriarch Yuan Zhong earlier?”

Lu Changsheng thought looking at the stage at the patriarch and Lu Yuanzhong.

Recalling the Family Head and Second Elder’s reassurances about Lu Family’s foundation.

Breaking through to Foundation Establishment should stir spiritual energy.

In three months, he hadn’t sensed such disturbance.

Suggesting the patriarch Yuan Zhong broke through earlier.

Unless the Lu Family concealed the breakthrough.

“The Chen Family pushed us too hard. Now that I’ve reached Foundation Establishment, it’s time to strike back!”

“The patriarch has allied with the Bai Family from Hundred Bird Lake. Today, we counterattack Red Leaf Valley, to crush the Chen Family, erase its name!”

Lu Yuanzhong, the new patriarch, spoke loudly, facing everyone.

Simple words inspired the Lu Family.

In these months or years, every Lu Family member felt frustrated.

Hate for the Chen Family built for over a decade.

With the new Foundation Establishment ready to counterattack.

How could they not be excited?

Everyone was boiling with energy.

Willing to follow the patriarchs to battle the Chen Family.

“So sudden? It seems the patriarch Yuan Zhong advanced to Foundation long ago, awaiting a chance.”

“No wonder the Family Head asked me to make talismans and secretly buy talismans, pills, and puppets, prepared for this battle.”

Lu Changsheng understood Yuan Zhong’s words at last.

Realizing why the family gathered everyone.

Preparing for this fight.

The Chen Family wanted to swallow the Lu Family.

Just as the Lu Family aimed to consume the Chen Family, to go further.

With the patriarch’s grand longevity ahead, a chance for the Lu Family.

“Two Foundation Establishment, plus Bai family from Hundred Bird Lake, three Foundation Establishment in total.”

“The Chen Family has just one Foundation patriarch, although Red Leaf Valley has formations for defense.”

“With just two, breaking through might be tough.”

“Even breaking through, there’d be losses.”

“Relying solely on the Lu Family, claiming Red Leaf Valley’s spiritual veins is hard, so they join with the allied Bai family.”

“With the patriarch, Bai family, three Foundation Establishment cultivators, the result is certain.”

“Even if the Chen Family calls on the Zheng Family at Centipede Ridge, they won’t have time to aid them.”

Lu Changsheng pondered.

Lu Family and Bai family have long been allies.

While the Chen Family shares ties with Red Leaf Valley and Centipede Ridge’s Zheng Family.

Yet now, with the Lu Family allied with Bai family, a swift strike against Cheng’s, the Zheng Family won’t render aid fast enough.

Finishing his speech, Lu Yuanzhong moved forward.

Lu Yuanshan Ding and other elders appeared.

Gathering all family disciples from mid-stage Qi Refining and above.

To follow the patriarchs to Cheng’s.

Rewards will be given based on merit.

Every volunteer gets talismans, pills, Artifacts.

“Changsheng, Miaoyun, follow Grandma.”

The Fourth Elder approached, giving Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun packs with talisman, pills, and Artifacts, speaking.

This fight is a total family mobilization.

Lu disciples above mid-stage Qi Refining must join.

Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun couldn’t be exceptins.

For Lu Family, this battle is a certain victory.

There won’t be any danger.

Involving all family disciples broadens their horizons and enhances family unity.

“Yes, Grandma.”

He hoped to stay in Lu Family waiting for good news.

But he didn’t expect the Fourth Elder to have him and Lu Miaoyun join.

Understanding a total mobilization can’t be avoided.

Not joining would seem like desertion.

Since that’s the case, he agreed.

To see a Foundation Establishment-level battle.

He hadn’t seen such power.

It’s an opportunity to gauge Foundation Establishment strength.

For future encounters with Foundation, he’d be prepared.

“Alright, stay with Grandma, it’s safe.”

“Family prepared well for this fight.”

Fourth Elder said gently, kindly.

“Alright, Grandma.”

Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun nodded.

He saw Lu Yuanshan Ding instructing his daughters.

Clearly, both would join, no exceptions.

Half a day later.

The Lu Family gathered all fighting disciples.

Apart from two Foundation patriarchs.

There were four Ninth Level of Qi Refining, thirteen Late-Stage Qi Refining.

More than fifty mid-stage Qi Refining.

Early-stage Qi Refining weren’t included.

Even a sure-win battle couldn’t involve early-stage Qi Refining.

Such strength didn’t contribute and might hinder.

“Changsheng, Miaoyun.”

The Fourth Elder released a Spirit Boat for them.

With other Lu disciples, they filled the boat.

“To Battle!”

After assembling, the Lu Family Patriarch shouted.

With Lu Yuanzhong leading on flying swords.

Five Spirit Boats carried Lu Family disciples.

Some elders and Guest Cultivators rode flying mounts on each side.

Majestically leaving Qingzhu Mountain, targeting Red Leaf Valley Chen Family.

Leaving Qingzhu Mountain with a few ancestral guards activating the formation.

To protect from opportunists.

Meanwhile.

Red Leaf Valley.

A petite Youth nurturing bees and insects felt uneasy.

“I wonder how long the Lu Family Patriarch has.”

“Otherwise, the Locking Emotion Gu will burden me more.”

Meng Xiaochan mumbled to herself.

Due to the Locking Emotion Gu, she couldn’t kill Lu Changsheng directly.

Hearing the Lu Family Patriarch’s remaining years and their feud with the Chen Family.

She formed a plan, joining Red Leaf Valley as a Guest Cultivator.

Hoping to leverage their power, destroy Lu’s family.

Then find a way to let the Cheng patriarch indirectly kill Lu Changsheng and reclaim her Gu.

PS: Exhaustion from sleepless nights, need rest.