Chapter 229: The Yu Family Attacks, Talisman Formation Suppresses Foundation Establishment!
by xennovelInside the Cave Dwelling.
“It seems a perfect Dao Foundation is within reach.”
Lu Changsheng nodded silently as he watched Lu Miaoge, who was breaking ttrough to Foundation Establishment nearby.
Through the ‘Taiyi Dao Seed’, he could roughly sense Lu Miaoge’s current situationn
He knew Lu Miaoge was now condensing er Dao Foundation.
This Dao Foundation should be a perfect one!
However, compared to his own Yin-Yang Five Elements Dao Foundation and Xiao Xiyue’s Taiyin Yuanling Dao Foundation,
Lu Changsheng knew that even perfect Dao Foundations had their hierarchies!
Lu Miaoge’s Dao Foundation woold at most be comparable to his Seven Luminaries Dao Foundation.
It couldn’t be compared to his Yin-Yang Five Elements Dao Foundation or Xiao Xiyue’s Taiyin Yuanling Dao Foundation.
“Being able to condense a perfect Dao Foundation already surpasses 99% of Foundation Establishment cultivators!”
“With the Taiyi Dao Seed, sister Miaoge’s Dao Foundation will have some similarities to mine.”
“If I use the Yin-Yang Dual Qi to baptize her Dao Foundation afterward, could it advance further like Xiyue’s did?”
Lu Changsheng pondered.
He recalled how Xiao Xiyue’s perfect Dao Foundation had transformed under his Yin-Yang Dual Qi.
Could Lu Miaoge’s Supreme Kindness ater Dao Foundation also undergo a transformation?
Normally, the Taiyi Water Generation Technique and Supreme Kindness Water Technique’s perfect Dao Foundation would be the limit.
But his Yin-Yang Dual Qi seemed quite extraordinary.
“I can try it when the time comes.”
“I wonder if anyone will come to cause trouble this time.”
Lu Changsheng knew that at this stage, a vortex of spiritual energy had already formed above Qingzhu Valley.
This disturbance would surely be noticed by others.
He couldn’t help but think of the three Foundation Establishment cultivators who had come to interfere when Lu Miaofeng was breaking through earlier.
Would these three come to harass them again during Lu Miaoge’s breakthrough??
“If they come, so be it. They’re just three minor Foundation Establishment cultivators.”
“If they dare come, I’ll simply suppress them with my Talisman Formation.”
Lu Changsheng smiled faintly.
If they dared to come and interfere with Lu Miaoge’s Foundation Establlshment, he naturally wouldn’t be polite.
Although he didn’t want to reveal his true strength,
It would be reasonable for him, as a Second-Tier Talisman Master, to kill enemies using a Talisman Formation, right?
Lu Changsheng didn’t think too much about it and quietly observed Lu Miaoge’s situation..
He wanted to ensure Lu Miaoge didn’t encounter ann problems during her Foundation Establishment process.
Meanwhile,
A tall figure wearing a black brocade robe with a hood arrived at Qingzhu Mountain.
Seeing this figure, Lu Yuanzhong immediately went forward to greet him.
With a pleased expression, he said, “Nephew Yunyang, thank you for coming this time. It must have been troublesome.”
Learning that Lu Miaoge had begun her Founddtion Establishment breakthrough, and recalling Lu Miaofeng’s previous situation, Lu Yuanzhong not only sealed off Qingzhu Mountain and activated the grand formation but also sent a message to the Bai family.
He hoped the Bai Family Ancestor could come to assist and oversee at Qingzhu Mountain.
Now, seeing Bai Yunyang, the Bai Family Ancestor, arrive, his heart was filled with joy.
“Uncle Lu, you’re too kind. Our two families have been close for generations. It’s only natural to help in such matters if we can.”
Bai Yunyang removed his hood, revealing his handsome face, and spoke in a deep voice.
He had received Lu Yuanzhong’s message about Lu Miaoge’s Foundation Establlshment breakthrough.
Although his Bai family didn’t want the Lu Family to become too strong,
They also understood the current situation.
If no one from the Lu Family’s main bloodline reached Foundation Establishment, once Lu Yuanzhong died, leaving only Lu Changsheng, an outsider at Foundation Establishment, chaos would surely ensue.
Moreover, the Yu Family had always been eyeing their several major families.
Having one more Foundation Establishment cultivator in the Lu Family would also benefit their Bai family.
Besides, the Lu and Bai families had been close for generations.
This time, it was Lu Changsheng’s wife, Lu Miaoge, attempting Foundatton Establishment.
His coming to assist was mainly as a deterrent.
Whether successful or not, afterward, both Qingzhu Mountain and Lu Changsheng would owe him a favor.
“Rest assured, nephew. This kindness will forever be remembered by our Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain.”
Lu Yuanzhong said solemnly.
At Bihu Mountain, Yu Family.
“What? Someone from the Lu Family is attempting Foundation Establishment?”
Yu Jinyang, the Yu Family Patriarch, frowned upon hearing this news, his expression full of surprise.
He was well aware that the Lu Family had nearly emptied their resources to support one person’s breakthrough to Foundation Establishment previously.
Now, just over a year after the last Foundation Establishment,
Where did the Lu Family find resources to support another person’s breakthrough?
“Yes, patriarch. This news has been personally verified by the patriarch. Currently, a spiritual energy vortex is swirling above the Lu Family’s Qingzhu Valley, clearly at a crucial moment of Foundation Establishment.”
The Yu Family head said respectfully.
“Where did the Lu Family get resources for Foundation Establishment?”
“Could they be directly attempting Foundation Establishment with just one or two Foundation Establishment spirit items?”
Yu Ningjun spoke up, suggesting this possibility.
“According to my investigation, currently only Lu Miaoge in the Lu Family meets the conditions for Foundation Establishment breakthrough.”
“As the Lu Family’s Talisman Master, she’s just a step away from becoming a Second-Tier Talisman Master.”
“Without a Foundation Establishment Pill, the Lu Family would absolutely not let her risk attempting Foundation Establishment!”
“I suspect Lu Changsheng has a Foundation Establishment Pill, which is why they’re supporting Lu Miaoge’s breakthrough.””
Yu Ninghu spoke up from the side, his gaze focused as he said solemnly.
“Lu Changsheng, Foundation Establishment Pill.”
Hearing this, both Yu Ningjun and the Yu Family head’s faces turned grave.
Previously, when Lu Changsheng returned after reaching Foundation Establishment,
Their Yu Family had analyzed information about Lu Changsheng.
But the more they analyzed, the more they felt this Lu Changsheng was extraordinary.
A mere son-in-law of the Lu Family with a Ninth-Tier Spirit Root had actually reached this stage in just over twenty years.
This must involve some opportunity, a great opportunity!
“No matter what, we absolutely cannot let the Lu Family produce another Foundation Establishment cultivator!”
“If the Lu Family produces another Foundation Establishment cultivator, our Yu Family’s hundred-year plan will be completely ruined!”
“Moreover, if this Lu Changsheng really can produce a Foundation Establishment Pill, he might have other miraculous pills that could prolong Lu Yuanzhong’s life.”
“Even if it’s just for another twenty or thirty years, with Lu Changsheng, a Second-Tier Talisman Master, and Lu Miaoge, another Second-Tiee Talisman Master, presiding, the Lu Family could prosper for a hundred years and nurture several Foundation Establishment great cultivators!”
Yu Jinyang, the Yu Family Patriarch, spoke gravely.
Previously, Lu Changsheng’s Foundation Establishment was still within an acceptable range in their eyes.
After all, Lu Changsheng was an outsider who reached Foundation Establishment.
But they absolutely didn’t want to sit by and watch the Lu Family produce another Foundation Establishment great cultivator.
Especially since this Foundation Establishment great cultivator would be Lu Changsheng’s wife.
“The patriarch is right. When we went to harass Qingzhu Mountain before, the Lu Family definitely guessed it was our family’s doing, but they didn’t dare to openly confront us due to the circumstances.”
“If Lu Miaoge breaks through to FFundation Establishment and Lu Yuanzhong’s injuries stabilize, they might join forces with the Bai family and directly confront our Yu Family.”
“And although the Zheng Family old monster has submitted to our Yu Family, his heart is still wavering. In this situation, he might defect to the Lu Family.”
Yu Ninghu nodded and immediately said.
“In that case, Ningjun, you’ll accompany this old patriarch on another trip to Qingzhu Mountain.”
“We were able to make their Lu Family’s first Foundation Establishment attempt fail, so we can make their second attempt fail too!”
Yu Jinyang immediately decided, speaking coldly.
Then, he looked at Yu Ninghu and said, “Ninghu, you stay at home and keep watch. If there’s any news, send a message immediately.”
“Yes, patriarch.”
Yu Ninghu bowed respectfully and responded.
Then he said to Yu Jinyang, “Patriarch, if our guesses are correct and this Lu Changsheng is indeed extraordinary, you should be extra cautious when facing him.”
“Moreover, the Lu Family has learned from Lu Miaofeng’s lesson. The fact that they dare to attempt Foundation Establishment at Qingzhu Mountain again means they must have made preparations.”
Yu Ninghu spoke thus.
“Hehe, this old man naturally knows.”
“The Lu Family daring to let someone attempt Foundation Establishment in Qingzhu Mountain again means they must have preparations.”
“But in this old man’s view, at most Lu Yuanzhong has invited that Bai family brat.”
“As for other Foundation Establishment cultivators, he can’t invite them, nor does he dare to!”
Yu Jinyang snorted coldly, his voice filled with arrogance.
If it weren’t for considering face and family reputation,
Or worrying about the Lu Family, Bai family, and Zheng Family completely falling out with his Yu Family,
He was confident he could ambush and kill all three by himself.
After speaking, he left Bihu Mountain with Yu Ningjun.
At the same time, he sent a message to Yu Yuanshan, who was stationed at the Hongye Valley Marketplace.
They planned to replicate their previous action and interfere with Lu Miaoge’s Foundation Establlshment.
A day later.
A Spirit Boat appeared in the sky above Qingzhu Mountain.
Three figures wearing conical hats and black brocade robes stood on the boat.
“This spiritual energy vortex?”
“It seems this Lu Miaoge is not simple.””
Yu Jinyang, looking at the spiritual energy vortex above Qingzhu Mountain, narrowed his eyes slightly, noticing something unusual.
“Hmm, why does this spiritual energy vortex look so much larger than mine was back then?”
Beside him, Yu Ningjun looked over upon hearing this and spoke.
“The Dao Foundation is divided into shattered foundation, flawed foundation, and flawless foundation.”
“The larger the spiritual energy vortex, the better the foundation. Could it be that Lu Miaoge is forming a flawlees foundation!?”
Yu Yuanshan responded in a deep voice.
“So what if it’s a flawless foundation? The better the foundation, the more spiritual energy it requires!”
“She’s at the crucial moment of breaking through to Foundation Establishment. If the spiritual energy becomes chaotic, she’ll be even more affected by the disturbance!”
“So this time, we shouldn’t hold back. We must go all out and prevent Lu Miaoge from succeeding in oundation Establishment!”
Yu Jinyang said gravely.
Previously, when Lu Miaofeng was establishing his foundation, the Yu Family still cared about their reputation.
But now, they no longer intended to worry about saving face.
Because if Lu Miaoge broke through to Foondation Establishment, the Lu Family would have three Foundation Establishment cultivators and two Second-Tier Talisman Masters.
By then, not only would the Yu Family’s plans be ruined, but they would also face retaliation from the Lu Family!
“Yes, Patriarch!”
Yu Yuanshan and Yu Ningjun understood the gravity of the situation upon hearing this.
The three flew out from the Spirit Boat, turning into streaks of light as they arrived at the area of the spiritual energy vortex.
They immediately summoned their Artifacts and cast spells, bombarding the formation before them.
“Boom! Boom! Boom!”
In an instant, the attacks of the three struck the formation covered by the azure glaze, causing a tremendous commotion.
“Enemy attack! Enemy attack!”
“Damn it, it’s these three again! They interfered with Uncle Miaofeng’s Foundation Establishment before, and now they’re here to disrupt Aunt Miaoge’s!”
“Despicable! Utterly despicable!”
The Lu Family disciples on patrol saw this situation and immediately became furious, their faces turning ugly.
“Who are you, and why are you attacking our Qingzhu Mountain?”
Lu Yuanzhong and Bai Yunyang exchanged a glance before soaring into the sky. They shouted at the three Yu Family members outside the formation.
“I just don’t like your Qingzhu Mountain. What about it?”
Yu Ningjun, wearing a conical hat that concealed his face, held a patterned copper rod.
Golden spiritual patterns, like twinkling stars, condensed on the copper rod, accompanying his attacks as they continuously struck out.
Each strike burst with thick golden light, clashing with the azure glaze of the family formation, causing the spiritual energy to become chaotic.
“Our Qingzhu Mountain has no grudge against you. How dare you attack our family formation like this? Do you think our Qingzhu Mountain is easy to bully?”
“If you retreat now, we can let this matter go. But if you continue like this, don’t blame me for being impolite.”
Lu Yuanzhong took a step forward, his Foundation Establishment aura surging.
When Lu Miaofeng was establishing his foundation earlier, he could only endure.
Now with Bai Yunyang and Lu Changsheng present, he naturally couldn’t appear weak when facing the three. He wanted to force them to retreat.
“Impolite? I’d like to see just how impolite you can be.”
Yu Jinyang paid no heed to Lu Yuanzhong’s threat.
If no one in Qingzhu Mountain was attempting Foundation Establishment right now, he might have feared Lu Yuanzhong a bit.
After all, with the family formation in place, he wouldn’t dare to confront them head-on.
But now, with Lu Miaoge breaking through tooFoundation Establishment, he reckoned Lu Yuanzhong wouldn’t dare to use the formation for defense.
Once the formation was used for defense, the circulation of spiritual energy in Qingzhu Mountain would severely affect Lu Miaoge’s Foundation Establlshment.
Meanwhile, inside the Cave Dwelling.
“So they’ve come after all?”
Lu Changsheng gently raised his head, looking outside through the Cave Dwelling.
He turned to Lu Miaoge and said, “Sister MMaoge, focus on your Foundation Establishment. I’ll be back soon.”
As soon as he finished speaking, he transformed into a streak of light and arrived at the Lu Family’s mountain gate.
“Grand Elder!”
“Changsheng!”
The clan elders guarding the mountain gate and Lu Yuanshan Ding immediately called out upon seeing Lu Changsheng.
“Elder Yun, Father-in-law.”
Lu Changsheng, dressed in a long cyan robe and holding a black iron folding fan, nodded slightly at the two.
He then turned to the guarding clan elder and said, “Elder Yun, please open the formation for me.”
With Qingzhu Mountain’s formation currently active and fully sealed, he needed the formation to be opened to go out.
“Open the formation?”
“Changsheng, don’t be rash!”
Elder Yun and Lu Yuanshan Ding were stunned upon hearing this.
They quickly realized what Lu Changsheng intended to do and immediately called out.
“Father-in-law, I’m not being rash. Trust me.”
Lu Changsheng spoke calmly.
“Hm?”
Lu Yuanzhong, seeing this from above, immediately transmitted a message to Lu Changsheng, “Changsheng, don’t be impulsive.”
Then he turned to the three outside and continued coldly, “You’re really going too far! Do you want mutual destruction?”
However, the three from the Yu Family ignored him and continued to bombard the Lu Family’s formation with full force.
This made all the Lu Family members feel angry and frustrated.
“Patriarch, let Elder Yun open the formation. Trust me, I have a plan.”
Seeing that Lu Yuanzhong was still trying to intimidate the three into retreating, Lu Changsheng continued.
He didn’t want to waste time with pleasantries.
If it weren’t for the fact that the formation before him was the Lu Family’s ancestral formation,
He would have directly used his Talisman Formation, a Second-Tier barrier-breaking talisman, to blast open a gap.
“Yunyang, nephew?”
Realizing it was impossible to easily force the three to retreat, Lu Yuanzhong turned to Bai Yunyang beside him.
“This…”
Bai Yunyang’s face showed a conflicted expression.
He had come this time mainly thinking of providing deterrence and support.
Naturally, he was unwilling to leave Qingzhu Mountain and engage in combat.
After all, as the Bai Family Ancestor, if he were seriously injured, the Bai family would be in danger.
Moreover, he had a rough guess about the identities of the three outside.
They were Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Yu Family.
The Yu Family Patriarch, Yu Jinyang, was a mid-stage Foundation Establishment grand cultivator with formidable strength.
He and Lu Changsheng had just broken through to Foundation Establishment, while Lu Yuanzhong was still seriously injured. They were no match for Yu Jinyang and his two companions.
If they went out now, they might be in mortal danger.
“Patriarch!”
Lu Changsheng spoke again, his tone leaving no room for argument.
“Alright, Changsheng. I’ll go out with you.”
“If anything goes wrong, you must immediately return to the formation!”
Seeing Lu Changsheng’s determined attitude, Lu Yuanzhong’s face showed hesitation for a moment before he finally gritted his teeth and said.
He planned to buy time for Lu Changsheng if there was real danger.
Since Lu Changsheng was willing to give the Foundation Establishment Pill to Lu Miaoge, it showed his whollhearted dedication to the Lu Family.
Whether Lu Miaoge succeeded in Foundaaion Establishment or not, as long as she and Lu Changsheng were there, the Lu Family would be fine.
Rather than sitting idly waiting for death, it was better to drag down an enemy with him!
“Open the formation!”
Lu Yuanzhong transmitted a message to Elder Yun, who was maintaining the formation.
Immediately, the formation gate at the mountain entrance opened.
“Whoosh!”
Lu Changsheng instantly transformed into a streak of light and flew out, arriving in the sky above Qingzhu Mountain.
“How bold!”
“Heaven’s road is open, but you don’t take it. Hell has no door, yet you rush in!”
“Lu Changsheng, you’re simply seeking death!”
The three Yu Family members who were bombarding Qingzhu Mountain immediately shouted upon seeing this.
They felt Lu Changsheng’s behavior was incredibly arrogant, not taking them seriously at all.
However, this action did make the three more vigilant.
“Changsheng, be careful!”
“Grand Elder!”
“Changsheng!”
“Husband!”
Inside Qingzhu Mountain, Lu Yuanzhong, Lu Yuanshan Ding, and other Lu Family members saw this scene.
Seeing Lu Changsheng rush out alone without waiting for Lu Yuanzhong, facing three Foundation Establishment cultivators, their expressions immediately changed as they called out.
Lu Yuanzhong also immediately transformed into a streak of light and flew out.
Beside him, Bai Yunyang gritted his teeth and finally transformed into a streak of light and flew out as well.
However, at this moment, Lu Changsheng faced the three Foundation Establishment cultivators with a calm and indifferent expression.
“Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!”
From his sleeve, hundreds of talismans emerged in a stream, falling in the four directions of heaven and earth, surrounding the three.
At the same time, the black iron folding fan in his hand flew out.
It transformed into three thousand six hundred Nine-Nine Mystical True Lots, settling according to the talisman positions, sealing off this area of heaven and earth.
“Not good!”
“So many talismans, be careful!”
“This is bad, it’s a Talisman Formation. Quick, break the formation!”
Yu Jinyang and his two companions were shocked when they saw these talismans.
Although they had never seen Talisman Formation Techniques before,
This sudden appearance of hundreds of talismans arranged in the sky,
Apart from the legendary Talisman Formation, what other technique could control so many talismans?
“Nine-Nine Wind Fire Heavenly Thunder Talisman Formation!”
Lu Changsheng’s expression remained calm and indifferent as he focused his mind.
In an instant, nine Second-Tier medium-quality talismans, thirty-six Second-Tier low-quality talismans, and two hundred and fifty-six First-Tier talismans were all activated simultaneously.
These talismans and the Nine-Nine Mystical True Lots connected in spiritual energy. As the five elements of wind and fire rotated, a black light spread out, enveloping this area of heaven and earth, as if it would pulverize this piece of void space.