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    Qingzhu Mountain, the Lu Family.

    On this day, Lu Yuanzhong returned from his trip.

    But the news of this Lu Family patriarch’s return did not bring joy and welcome to the family.

    Instead, it brought mourning and grief to the entire Lu Family.

    Four months ago, Lu Yuanzhong obeyed the Azure Cloud Sect’s orders, taking nine elders, core members, and elite disciples to subdue the Xiahou family.

    But now, only Lu Yuanzhong and three Lu Family disciples returned.

    Moreover, this patriarch was weak, his aura chaotic, his face pale and tired.

    “Patriarch!”

    “Grandfather! Father!”

    “Husband!”

    “Feng’er!”

    Some in the Lu Family wept softly, others wailed in sorrow, the scene was full of grief.

    Many, seeing Lu Yuanzhong’s pale and weak appearance, felt a sense of foreboding.

    Losing so many high-level combatants severely weakened the Lu Family.

    If the pillar of their family, Lu Yuanzhong, also fell, the Qingzhu Mountain Lu Family would be finished.

    “Brother, why did this happen?”

    “Patriarch, why was this battle so disastrous?”

    Lu Yuanshan Ding and Lu Miaochang asked Lu Yuanzhong with faces full of grief.

    The Azure Cloud Sect had summoned many family forces and even had a Core Formation expert overseeing the campaign against the Xiahou family.

    They expected an overwhelming victory, if not a complete rout.

    How could it have turned so tragic?

    “Sigh.”

    Lu Yuanzhong sighed deeply as he heard their questions.

    “This battle started smoothly.”

    “Under the leadership of the Azure Cloud Sect, we easily eliminated the Xiahou family’s forces and advanced to Blackwater Pool.”

    “But at Blackwater Pool, the Xiahou family’s grand formation upgraded from second to third level.”

    “When the Azure Cloud Sect’s Earth-shaking Formation broke the Xiahou family’s grand formation, an unexpected event occurred.”

    Lu Yuanzhong spoke slowly, recalling the battle.

    That day, when the formation at Blackwater Pool was broken, the cultivator army stormed in.

    At that moment, the Xiahou family’s False Core patriarch appeared.

    But this patriarch was not Xiahou Wuwo as everyone knew.

    Instead, it was the Xiahou family’s once-deceased patriarch, Xiahou Jie.

    This patriarch let out a long howl, and thousands of coffins flew out from Blackwater Pool.

    Countless zombies broke out from the coffins, the air filled with a terrifying aura.

    Then the battle began.

    This zombie army, though mostly of average strength, was fearless and relentless.

    More terrifying was Patriarch Xiahou Jie, who, using this zombie army, fought the Azure Cloud Sect’s Core Formation expert evenly.

    Thus, what should have been an overwhelming victory turned into a stalemate.

    Finally, the Azure Cloud Sect deployed the ‘Heavenly Net Demon Subduing Formation’ to assist their Core Formation expert, barely managing to kill Xiahou Jie and end the battle.

    But this made the battle incredibly tragic.

    Every family force suffered casualties.

    Some families lost all their members in Blackwater Pool.

    For instance, the Bai family of Hundred Bird Lake, allies of the Lu Family, lost their patriarch in this battle.

    So, being merely seriously injured was considered lucky.

    “Xiahou family’s patriarch Xiahou Jie, zombie soldiers.”

    Lu Yuanshan Ding and Lu Miaochang listened to Lu Yuanzhong’s account, their hearts filled with shock.

    They never expected the Xiahou family to hide so deeply.

    The battle was so tragic.

    The Bai Family Ancestor died directly in this battle.

    “Though the Xiahou family at Blackwater Pool was destroyed, I heard that some of their elites escaped.”

    “Moreover, their False Core patriarch Xiahou Wuwo never appeared, likely fleeing in secret.”

    “Some speculate they might become demonic cultivators, causing chaos in the Qingyun region and even seeking revenge against our families.”

    “Miaochang, ensure all our family members outside are vigilant and cautious to avoid encountering demonic cultivators.”

    Lu Yuanzhong, pale-faced, instructed.

    As he spoke, he couldn’t help but cough heavily twice.

    He had fought with the Lu Family disciples at Blackwater Pool, encountering a Foundation Establishment level flying zombie, and was poisoned in the process.

    If not for his Foundation Establishment cultivation, the poison would have killed him.

    “Brother, how is your health?”

    Lu Yuanshan Ding asked with concern immediately.

    “I don’t have many years left.”

    Lu Yuanzhong shook his head, not hiding the truth.

    “Though my injuries are severe, as long as I don’t fight, I can last for another ten years.”

    “Our family earned many battle merits in this fight. Yuanding, assess the family’s current Spirit Stone reserves.”

    “Then we will visit the Azure Cloud Sect to exchange for a Foundation Establishment Pill and a few Foundation Establishment spiritual items.”

    Lu Yuanzhong said solemnly.

    Given the Lu Family’s current situation, their urgent need was to produce new Foundation Establishment cultivators.

    Only by having new Foundation Establishment cultivators to oversee Qingzhu Mountain could the Lu Family survive the future crises.

    “Patriarch.”

    The two showed heavy expressions upon hearing this.

    As long as he didn’t fight, he could last ten years.

    This indicated Lu Yuanzhong’s condition was very serious.

    If he fought, he might not last even a year or two.

    “Yuanding, Miaochang, don’t collect any spiritual herbs for me.”

    “Focus entirely on gathering Foundation Establishment spiritual items. Our Lu Family must produce new Foundation Establishment cultivators.”

    Lu Yuanzhong looked at the two before him and continued.

    He was very aware of his condition.

    Even with pills and herbs, he could only extend his life by a few years.

    This was not a long-term solution.

    Instead of wasting resources to prolong his life, it was better to use all resources to cultivate new Foundation Establishment cultivators.

    Nine Heavens Immortal City.

    Inside a Cave Dwelling.

    “Zixiao.”

    Lu Changsheng softly called Ling Zixiao, indicating he was about to begin.

    After days of nurturing, Dual Cultivation, Ling Zixiao’s Dragon Chant Yang energy had temporarily stabilized.

    So, he now needed to use the ‘Dragon Guide Technique’ to start absorbing the essence of Ling Zixiao’s Dragon Chant body.

    This was a crucial step.

    It would determine whether he could solve Ling Zixiao’s physical condition.

    “Lu Lang.”

    Hearing this, Ling Zixiao wrapped her delicate jade feet, encased in white short socks, around Lu Changsheng.

    Through these days of interaction, she saw that Lu Changsheng was wholeheartedly and diligently healing her.

    This made her completely open up to him, without any reservations.

    “Dragon Guide Technique!”

    Lu Changsheng focused his mind and activated the technique.

    “Roar!”

    Instantly, a dragon roared and rushed into the deep pool.

    “Mmm~”

    A clear splash sounded in the deep pool as water splashed.

    The dragon, after entering the deep pool, kept diving deeper, as if searching for something.

    After a long time, the dragon found its target.

    In the depths of the deep pool, there was a dragon pearl.

    This dragon pearl contained vast and domineering power, capable of transforming someone into a dragon.

    But in the deep pool, it caused the pool’s owner to continuously dry up and wither.

    The dragon came to solve this dragon pearl issue, to seize and devour its essence.

    A dragon is not bound to the pool, once it encounters wind and rain, it transforms.

    Seizing this dragon pearl’s essence would greatly benefit the dragon’s owner.

    “Roar!”

    The dragon roared at the dragon pearl.

    Due to the overwhelming power of the true dragon within the pearl, the dragon didn’t dare swallow it directly.

    So, it only probed to absorb the essence of the dragon pearl.

    “Howl—”

    Within the dragon pearl, a dragon soul slept.

    As the essence was absorbed, the dragon soul immediately awoke, roaring and emitting terrifying power.

    Instantly, the deep pool boiled, water surged, forming a vortex at the center with strong suction.

    “Mmm~”

    The pool’s owner groaned in pain.

    Her crimson body burned like fire, her feet wrapped in white socks curled tightly, showing the dragon soul’s awakening brought her immense pain.

    “As expected!”

    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng thought to himself.

    He immediately gave Ling Zixiao a pill to suppress the dragon soul’s awakening.

    When he previously absorbed the Dragon Chant Yang energy, he suspected that absorbing the essence might trigger a burst of energy.

    It seemed he was right.

    But he was prepared.

    With a wave, two talismans flew over and activated on Ling Zixiao.

    These were Top-Tier second-level talismans, one to nourish the body and one with profound ice power.

    “Hiss!”

    As the talisman’s ice power spread, the boiling hot pool water instantly cooled.

    In the dark pool, the flood dragon felt both hot and cold at the same time, causing Lu Changsheng, the flood dragon’s master, to gasp.

    “Seize it!”

    He looked serious, gripping Ling Zixiao’s wrists, channeling his power to protect her meridians and dantian.

    At the same time, he used the Dragon Guide Technique to let the flood dragon continue absorbing the essence of the dragon pearl.

    “Roar, roar, roar—”

    The flood dragon roared savagely, making a golden essence appear in the dragon pearl.

    “Howl, howl, howl—”

    As soon as the golden essence appeared in the dragon pearl, the dragon soul inside also roared to the sky, causing the entire dragon pearl to riot and making the dark pool boil.

    “Ah—”

    Ling Zixiao’s head suddenly snapped back, she bit her lip in pain, trembling uncontrollably.

    Her long, black hair got soaked with sweat, messy and wild, with strands sticking to her red lips as she whimpered.

    But as the master of the dark pool, she still tried her best to help the flood dragon suppress the dragon pearl and dragon soul inside.

    “Roar!”

    The flood dragon roared again, swallowing the dragon pearl’s essence in one gulp, trying to seize it.

    This made the dragon soul extremely angry, almost breaking out of the dragon pearl.

    “Huff, huff, huff—”

    In an instant, endless dragon roar yang energy spread from the dragon pearl, making the dark pool boil and almost evaporate.

    “Ah—”

    Under the power of the dragon soul, Ling Zixiao’s whole body shook as if electrocuted, trembling in pain.

    At this moment, not only her body but her soul was also trembling.

    “Ugh—”

    Ling Zixiao’s eyes shut tight, her brows furrowed, her feet arched, and her pale hands clutched Lu Changsheng, moans of pain escaping her lips.

    “No, can’t hesitate, must be quick!”

    Lu Changsheng felt the pressure from her back, knowing Ling Zixiao’s pain, his face serious.

    Under the outburst of the dragon roar body, her whole body boiled, scorching hot, almost burning.

    Endless dragon roar yang energy exploded deep inside her, burning her flesh, meridians, and dantian.

    So, he had to quickly seize the Dragon Roar Essence.

    Then solve the current problem.

    Otherwise, this effort would fail, and Ling Zixiao would be severely injured.

    Future treatments would be even more troublesome.

    After all, under such burning dragon roar yang energy, Ling Zixiao’s life span was running out.

    “Roar!”

    The flood dragon roared, swallowing the dragon pearl’s essence and quickly leaving the dark pool.

    “Puff!”

    A dull sound came from Ling Zixiao’s body.

    She fainted, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth.

    “Not good!”

    Lu Changsheng’s power flowed through Ling Zixiao’s body.

    Knowing that under the impact of the essence and dragon roar yang energy, her heart meridian was damaged and slightly cracked.

    At this rate, not only the heart meridian, but all her meridians and dantian would have problems.

    At this moment, he didn’t hesitate.

    Directly using several pills and talismans on Ling Zixiao.

    In such situations, severe illnesses need aggressive treatment.

    He used the power of pills and talismans to keep Ling Zixiao barely alive.

    As long as there was a bit of life, he could use the Yin-Yang Nirvana Technique and Life Transfer Technique to save her and slowly recover.

    Time was of the essence.

    “Mmm~”

    The pills and talismans made the unconscious Ling Zixiao groan, her body like soft water.

    “Roar!”

    At this moment, the flood dragon returned with the essence from the dragon pearl.

    As the Dragon Roar Essence entered Lu Changsheng, it turned into a powerful force, washing over every inch of his flesh and skin.

    “Hundred Refined Body Technique!”

    Feeling the Dragon Roar Essence rampaging inside him, Lu Changsheng immediately used the Hundred Refined Body Technique.

    “Rumble—”

    The sound of blood rushing like rivers and seas came from within Lu Changsheng.

    As a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

    Having practiced the Hundred Refined Body Technique to the fourth level, a single Dragon Roar Essence couldn’t cause him much harm.

    However, when the Dragon Roar Essence reached his sea of qi and dantian.

    “Buzz—”

    The yin-yang energy surrounding his Yin-Yang Five Elements Dao Foundation seemed to sense something.

    Immediately turning into a yin-yang fish, swimming towards the Dragon Roar Essence.

    “What’s happening?”

    Lu Changsheng was puzzled.

    Not knowing what was going on with his Dao Foundation’s yin-yang energy.

    After all, he had never encountered this situation before.

    But he saw the yin-yang fish formed by the yin-yang energy swallowing the Dragon Roar Essence in one gulp.

    “Rumble—”

    In an instant, Lu Changsheng felt the Dragon Roar Essence being refined by the yin-yang energy.

    Increasing the yang energy in his yin-yang energy.

    “I see.”

    Lu Changsheng understood what was happening.

    His yin-yang energy could be enhanced by rare yin-yang essences.

    And his yin-yang energy was not balanced.

    Yang energy was weaker than yin energy.

    Not for any other reason.

    Simply because the essence of the Golden Crow Pill was inferior to Xiao Xiyue’s Lunar Moon Essence.

    The balance was maintained by the Qi he obtained from the Golden Core girl.

    At this moment, the Dragon Roar Essence was more compatible with both the sun essence and the lunar moon essence.

    So the yin-yang energy instinctively wanted to swallow the Dragon Roar Essence.

    At the same time, as the yin-yang energy digested the Dragon Roar Essence, Lu Changsheng’s fourth level peak Hundred Refined Body Technique also surged, breaking through to the fifth level.

    “Rumble—”

    In an instant, Lu Changsheng’s blood surged like a river breaking its banks, forming a radiant pillar, filling the entire cave.

    His whole body glowed, his blood energy surged, radiance flowing.

    “It seems the Dragon Roar Essence helps the male body more.”

    Lu Changsheng was delighted.

    Surprised that the Dragon Roar Essence made his Hundred Refined Body Technique break through.

    According to his calculations, even with the Nine-Treasure Jade Ruyi assisting in cultivation, it would take three to four months to break through.

    “Now that the Hundred Refined Body Technique has broken through to the fifth level, I can start refining the ‘Nine-Treasure Jade Ruyi’ in my chest into my life treasure bone.”

    Lu Changsheng was overjoyed.

    He had been looking forward to this day for a long time.

    But he didn’t think much about it.

    Immediately looking at Ling Zixiao in front of him.

    With the essence of the dragon roar body he had absorbed, causing the dragon roar body to explode, Ling Zixiao was now on the brink of death.

    Only barely alive thanks to the pills and talismans he had just used.

    “Yin-Yang Nirvana Technique!”

    Lu Changsheng didn’t hesitate, taking a recovery pill himself.

    Grabbing the beauty’s soft waist, he used the Yin-Yang Nirvana Technique to transfer the essence into Ling Zixiao.

    At the same time, he used the Life Transfer Technique.

    Her condition was extremely poor.

    Under the impact of the dragon roar body, her body was in chaos, her meridians were damaged.

    Relying solely on the Yin-Yang Nirvana Technique couldn’t stabilize her life or heal her injuries.

    “If seizing a single essence is so difficult, my lifespan might be greatly reduced.”

    Lu Changsheng held her soft, sweaty waist, murmuring.

    He had thought Ling Zixiao’s condition wouldn’t be too troublesome.

    Even if he needed to use the Yin-Yang Nirvana Technique and Life Transfer Technique to stabilize her life, two or three times would be enough.

    But seeing the current situation, it was far from simple.

    Each time he seized the Dragon Roar Essence, it brought Ling Zixiao a life-threatening danger.

    “If I refine the Nine-Treasure Jade Ruyi into my life treasure bone, gaining the nine life Divine Abilities.”

    “I wonder how effective the healing divine light would be.”

    Lu Changsheng thought, considering the Nine-Treasure Jade Ruyi in his chest.

    This ruyi had nine treasures, nine Divine Abilities.

    The fifth treasure was the healing divine light.

    It could heal others’ physical and even primordial spirit injuries.

    It might help restore Ling Zixiao’s meridians and dantian.

    If her meridians and dantian could be somewhat restored, future treatments would be much easier.

    “Mmm~”

    As Lu Changsheng transferred the essence, the unconscious Ling Zixiao, trapped in darkness and endless torment, felt a stream of sweet spring water enter her body.

    Pulling her soul from the darkness, easing her near-collapse body, letting her taste a strange sweetness.

    A warmth appeared, drawing her out of the dark abyss.

    After spending so much time together, cultivating day and night, she knew clearly where this warmth came from.

    A feeling of indescribable peace and safety filled his heart.

    “Zixiao, hold on.”

    Lu Changsheng noticed Ling Zixiao regaining some consciousness and spoke in a deep voice.

    He then placed his hands on her soft, elastic thighs, wrapped in white socks, and transferred life force into her to stabilize her condition.

    “Mmm~”

    Ling Zixiao wanted to speak.

    But her mind was hazy, body numb and weak, unable to open her mouth.

    She could only make a soft, charming hum through her nose.

    As Lu Changsheng used the Yin-Yang Nirvana Technique and Life Transfer Technique to heal Ling Zixiao.

    “Buzz——”

    The sky above Nine Heavens Immortal City was covered in five-colored rays of light that were rapidly thickening.

    Multicolored runes, like fish, spread through the light, emitting a strong wave of Spiritual Energy.

    “What’s happening?”

    “This is the ‘Five Absolute Celestial Array’! Why is it suddenly operating at full power?”

    Many cultivators in the city exclaimed upon seeing this.

    Whether in the Market or the city, the array usually operated at minimal power.

    It only fully activated during major events.

    Otherwise, even a Third-Tier spiritual vein couldn’t sustain a Third-Tier array’s operation continuously.

    After all, the cultivators in the city consumed a significant amount of Qi daily.

    The sudden full activation of the array, sealing the city, indicated a serious problem.

    Especially for some hidden rogue cultivators, evil cultivators, and demonic cultivators, this situation made them anxious.

    “Everyone, don’t be afraid. The city array is activated today to suppress demonic cultivators.”

    “Stay calm and don’t move!”

    A cold, dominant, grand voice echoed throughout Nine Heavens Immortal City.

    As the voice fell, Heavenly Sword Sect cultivators appeared, surrounding courtyards, caves, and buildings.

    “Boom!”

    Soon, there were explosions and clashes of Artifacts from within a building.

    Some courtyards and buildings collapsed into ruins during the battle.

    “Whoosh——”

    A ray of rainbow light flew out.

    Although Nine Heavens Immortal City had a flight restriction.

    This restriction wasn’t enough to prevent Core Formation stage cultivators from flying.

    It just made flying more difficult and energy-consuming.

    At that moment.

    A sharp sword light slashed out.

    The sword seemed to come from the heavens, appearing almost instantly, forcing this Core Formation cultivator to hastily activate a Magical Treasure.

    But the rush led to him spitting blood under the sword light.

    “Boom boom boom——”

    Sounds of disturbance echoed in the city.

    Seven or eight rays of rainbow light appeared, all from fake Core Formation or Core Formation cultivators.

    “Not good!”

    “The Heavenly Sword Sect has discovered us!”

    “When did this happen!”

    These rainbow lights were all from Core Formation cultivators.

    Facing such a fierce attack, their faces turned grim.

    They didn’t expect their hiding in Nine Heavens Immortal City to be discovered by the Heavenly Sword Sect.

    “You demonic brats, did you think the things you did went unnoticed by the Heavenly Sword Sect!”

    A cold, dominant voice sounded.

    A middle-aged man in a black robe appeared.

    His tall, upright figure was like a sharp divine sword, exuding a chilling aura.

    “Heavenly Absolute Sword, Yun Jianfeng!”

    “With True Lord Xuanjian fighting two True Lords from Jin Kingdom, why are you here!?”

    Seeing this middle-aged man, someone felt a chill and spoke in a deep voice.

    Heavenly Absolute Sword, Yun Jianfeng.

    Late Core Formation stage cultivation.

    Formed a Top-Tier Golden Core, second only to Nascent Soul True Lord Li Duanxuan in the Heavenly Sword Sect, with remarkable strength.

    “Since our sect’s Grand Elder dared to fight, there’s no need for me to go.”

    “Instead, I’ll kill you clowns here and teach your backers a lesson!”

    Yun Jianfeng’s voice was cold and dominant, like a sword piercing the heart.

    As he finished speaking.

    “Buzz——”

    The ‘Five Absolute Celestial Array’ above the city shone with five-colored light, surging with immense Spiritual Energy.

    Next, a vast wave of sword light appeared, like the Milky Way pouring down, aiming to kill these Core Formation cultivators.

    “Run!”

    “Hurry, run!”

    “Everyone, break the array together!”

    These Core Formation cultivators’ faces changed drastically as they shouted, trying to escape Nine Heavens Immortal City.

    In the city, besides Yun Jianfeng, there were Core Formation cultivators controlling the city array and other fake Core Formation cultivators.

    Under such circumstances, they would undoubtedly lose if they fought.

    Moreover, they weren’t united, each having their own goals.

    “Xiaochan, go!”

    In the crowd, Nangong Mili saw this and didn’t hesitate, summoning a purple jade spider with many eyes.

    Her graceful figure landed on the spider’s back, grabbing Meng Xiaochan and flying towards the city gate.

    “Hmph, trying to escape!?”

    Yun Jianfeng, in black, looked at the Core Formation cultivators coldly.

    He summoned a black Magical Sword and slashed forward.

    Instantly, a sharp, dominant sword light cut through the void, forcing a Core Formation cultivator to defend.

    At that moment.

    “Boom!”

    The city array’s fierce sword light surged, forming a sword net to capture the Core Formation cultivator.

    “Whoosh whoosh whoosh——”

    Several fake Core Formation and Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Heavenly Sword Sect arrived to capture the Core Formation cultivator in the sword net.

    “Boom!”

    Yun Jianfeng stood tall and straight like a sword in the void, eyes like lightning, seeing Nangong Mili on the purple jade spider, he slashed his black sword.

    Immediately, a black sword light, full of destructive energy, cut through.

    “Hiss hiss hiss——”

    Nangong Mili saw this and summoned a purple flute, swirling with purple energy to block the destructive sword light.

    The purple jade spider also spat out purple, crystalline threads, forming a web.

    But in the next moment.

    “Boom!”

    The city array’s five-colored light surged, and countless sword lights formed a sword net, aiming to kill Nangong Mili.

    The array master controlling the city array was clearly cooperating with Yun Jianfeng.

    When Yun Jianfeng wanted to kill someone, the array master immediately acted to suppress them, making it hard to resist.

    “Mili!”

    At this moment, a tall, stern-faced middle-aged man full of murderous aura saw this and shouted in worry.

    He immediately abandoned his escape, summoning a dark red blade to slash at the sword net, trying to break it for Nangong Mili.

    Chapter Summary

    Lu Yuanzhong returns home from a disastrous battle, only to find his family mourning. He recounts the tragic fight against the Xiahou family, where many died, including the Bai Family Ancestor. The Lu Family, weakened and in need of new Foundation Establishment cultivators, plans to gather resources. Meanwhile, Lu Changsheng begins a crucial step in healing Ling Zixiao, using the Dragon Guide Technique to absorb the essence of her Dragon Chant body. Lu Changsheng helps Ling Zixiao, who is in torment due to the dragon pearl's essence, by using his skills and pills. He absorbs the essence himself, enhancing his own power and breaking through to a higher level of his body technique. Despite the risks and damage to Ling Zixiao, he uses the Yin-Yang Nirvana Technique to transfer life energy back to her, hoping to stabilize and heal her. Lu Changsheng heals Ling Zixiao using special techniques. Meanwhile, Nine Heavens Immortal City's defensive array is fully activated, causing panic among hidden rogue and demonic cultivators. Heavenly Sword Sect, led by Yun Jianfeng, attacks these cultivators. Nangong Mili and Meng Xiaochan try to escape but are pursued. A fierce battle ensues with the city array aiding Yun Jianfeng, causing chaos and destruction in the city.

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