Chapter 304: Sumeru Spirit Body, Allocating Spirit Plants!

At the peak of Biyun Peak.

“Sumeru, is it done?”

Lu Changsheng gazed at the sapling beside the Sumeru Tree, barely a meter tall.

Two and a half years ago, he had planted this branch.

Now, nurtured by Sumeru, it had grown into a small sapling.

Golden light and jade mist intertwined along its trunk, nurturing rich vitality.

Yet, next to the tall and elegant Sumeru Tree King, this sapling seemed rather inconspicuous.

“Master.”

Sumeru’s voice was ethereal and distant, like a gentle breeze and white clouds.

It indicated that the sapling had been nurtured into its companion spirit plant, reaching the level of a Third-Tier heaven and earth spirit plant.

But without further nurturing, it wouldn’t be able to advance further.

“It’s fine. Since it’s already at the third grade, that’s enough.”

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng’s face showed a hint of a smile.

In his view, as long as it could be used to cultivate the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique, it was sufficient.

As for further advancement and growth, there was no need to consider it for now.

“By the way, Sumeru, have you made any improvements yourself?”

Lu Changsheng continued to inquire of Sumeru.

He had given most of the Imperial Essence Fluid to it and wanted to know if it had gained any improvements besides this companion spirit plant.

“Whoosh!”

A white hazy light flew out from the Sumeru Tree, forming a dreamlike, faint silhouette beneath the tree.

Seeing this faint silhouette, Lu Changsheng was stunned.

He had asked about improvements, and it turned into a girl? What did that mean?

Lu Changsheng didn’t know how to describe the silhouette before him.

The appearance was undoubtedly beautiful, but this beauty was different from most women he had seen.

Just like Sumeru’s voice, it was soft, pure, ethereal, and dreamlike.

A pair of golden jade-like eyes shone brilliantly, yet not piercingly so, revealing a compassionate, Buddha-like quality that made one’s mind calm and peaceful just by looking at them.

Pale golden hair, like jade, cascaded simply to the waist, emitting a soft, luminous glow, adorned only by two pristine, emerald leaves.

Her clothes were very simple and elegant, without any ornaments or jewels, just a simple, flowing golden jade gauze dress.

The dress was long, becoming very faint and blurry at the hem, almost invisible, floating in the air like a soul, appearing sacred and dreamlike.

“Master.”

Sumeru spoke, her voice like drifting white clouds, very gentle, sounding more tender than before.

“Hiss.”

Seeing Sumeru in this form calling him, Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but shiver.

Originally, he had simply thought Sumeru’s voice was pleasant, with a compassionate, gentle breeze-like ethereal immortal aura.

But now, with this sacred and pure figure calling him master, he even felt his heart and soul were somewhat dirty and defiled.

Then Sumeru indicated that after consuming the Imperial Essence Fluid, her cultivation had improved somewhat.

However, due to nurturing the companion spirit plant, it hadn’t improved too much.

But her spirit had gained a significant boost, allowing her primordial spirit to manifest this Spirit Body, and she had become much smarter than before.

“Much smarter”

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng’s mouth twitched slightly, not feeling that she had become much smarter at all.

However, to be fair, Sumeru’s aesthetic sense was quite good.

He even saw shadows of Lu Miaoyun, Xiao Xiyue, Hong Lan, Xu Ruoyin, and Ling Zixiao in her appearance and figure.

He suspected it might be because the women had been living in the Sumeru Cave Heaven for a long time, influencing Sumeru’s Spirit Body manifestation.

“Will this be your form when you take shape in the future?”

Lu Changsheng asked instinctively.

Although Sumeru, as a true spirit-level demon plant, would find it extremely difficult to take form.

But looking at her appearance, he didn’t know why he felt a faint sense of anticipation in his heart.

“I can change forms. Sumeru will do as Master wishes.”

Sumeru replied.

Although her words now carried more tender emotions, her face showed no expression.

She maintained that sacred and pure appearance throughout.

Her golden eyes, calm as an ancient well and full of compassion, seemed capable of making sinners lay down their knives and repent.

“Never mind, you don’t need to manifest your Spirit Body usually.”

Lu Changsheng sighed and said.

Being gazed at by the Sumeru before him, with a sacred aura washing over him, gave him a sense of absurd inviolability.

He felt his thoughts were too dirty, simply sinful.

“Yes, Master.”

Hearing this, Sumeru’s figure dissipated, returning to the Sumeru Tree.

“Tsk, and she says she’s become smarter.”

Lu Changsheng shook his head, then entered the Sumeru Cave Heaven.

As soon as he entered the cave heaven, he saw Xu Ruoyin, her fiery red hair tied up, wearing a red dress, helping a toddler learn to walk.

Perhaps it was because his heart had just been purified by Sumeru, but seeing this scene, Lu Changsheng felt a strong sense of guilt.

“My Lord.”

Seeing Lu Changsheng, Xu Ruoyin immediately came forward and bowed respectfully.

Although she had taken beauty pills and age-defying spirit pills in her early years, they were only first and second grade.

After seven years in this Sumeru Cave Heaven, and now having given birth to a child, she looked much more mature.

The cold and proud air that once lingered between her brows had long since transformed into a gentle and obedient demeanor.

“From now on, call me husband.”

Lu Changsheng sighed softly, helping her up by her fragrant shoulder, and said gently.

“Yes, husband.”

Xu Ruoyin’s delicate body trembled, calling out with slight shyness.

“Mm, what’s his name?”

Lu Changsheng crouched down, looking at the toddler learning to walk.

This child didn’t have a head of red hair like Xu Ruoyin, looking quite normal.

It seemed that as a Foundation Establishment grand cultivator, his genes clearly dominated over the changes from Xu Ruoyin’s cultivation technique.

“Waiting for you… husband, to name him.”

Xu Ruoyin said, lowering her eyes submissively.

“In that case, let’s call him… Lu Chensha.”

Lu Changsheng looked at his son, pondered for a moment, then said softly.

“Chensha…”

Hearing this name, Xu Ruoyin thought of dust and sand, feeling the name’s meaning wasn’t good, too lowly.

But since Lu Changsheng had chosen this name, she naturally couldn’t object, only nodding and responding, “Thank you, husband.”

“You’ve been delayed in Qi Refining for so long, it’s time for you to break through to Foundation Establishment.”

Lu Changsheng said softly, holding the child.

Then he looked towards his system space, his mind stirred, and extracted the ‘Heavenly Demon Phoenix’ from the system.

Suddenly, a large bird appeared, entirely golden, as if covered in burning flame patterns.

This Heavenly Demon Phoenix was still in its infant stage, about the size of an adult peacock, majestic yet with a hint of clumsiness.

“My Lord… husband.”

Hearing this, Xu Ruoyin looked at the Heavenly Demon Phoenix before her, her delicate body suddenly trembling, hands covering her mouth, tears almost welling up.

This happiness came too fast, too suddenly!

Years of effort, dreams, expectations, and perseverance were realized simply and easily at this moment.

Over these years, although she had submitted to Lu Changsheng, she would often regret her rash behavior in the past, questioning if she was worthy.

But thinking of her parents, family, and some words from Ling Zixiao and Senior Hong Lian, she had always gritted her teeth and persevered.

Now, she had finally waited for this day!

The day when she was recognized by Lu Changsheng!

At this moment, her heart surged with infinite gratitude towards Lu Changsheng.

However, within this gratitude, there were several complex emotions.

There was admiration and worship, submission and awe, as well as various humiliations from serving Lu Changsheng in the early years.

“Thank you, husband.”

Xu Ruoyin bowed deeply.

Although Lu Changsheng now allowed her to address him as husband, she still kept her status very clear.

Knowing his terrifying nature, he could give to her, and possibly even take back.

“Mm, in the coming days, you should focus on cultivation. I’ll have someone take care of the child.”

Lu Changsheng gently stroked Xu Ruoyin’s crystal-clear, soft fiery red hair, and said.

“Yes, husband.”

Xu Ruoyin responded, looking at the Heavenly Demon Phoenix before her.

Through the Beast Scripture, she could clearly sense that the bloodline grade of this Heavenly Demon Phoenix was not ordinary Heaven-Tier, even slightly higher than the previous Cold Jade Mysterious Turtle.

Moreover, her two current spirit beasts, the Fire Python Tiger and the Skyfire Marten, were both fire-attribute.

If she continued to contract fire-attribute demon beasts, it could further enhance the power of her innate spirit fire ‘Beast Spirit True Fire’ after breaking through to Foundation Establishment.

Additionally, according to the spirit beast combination, having two land beasts, she also needed a flying spirit beast.

At this moment, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix that Lu Changsheng gave her, except for still being in its infant stage, perfectly met her current needs in all other aspects.

“How many Heaven-Tier demon beasts does he actually have…”

Xu Ruoyin couldn’t help but secretly glance at Lu Changsheng.

She believed that Lu Changsheng knew her needs, so he chose this demon beast for her.

Not just her.

Hong Lian, in the Ancient Beast Taming Talisman in her sea of consciousness, also sensed this Heavenly Demon Phoenix and awakened, feeling surprised.

“This should be a phoenix bird with true spirit phoenix bloodline!”

Hong Lian spoke, saying this.

Her faction, the Vermilion Bird Palace, was rumored to have a connection with the true spirit Vermilion Bird through their first-generation ancestor!

So their lineage had considerable research on phoenixes, vermilion birds, and such spirit birds.

“True spirit phoenix…”

Xu Ruoyin was surprised upon hearing this.

She knew that any bloodline even remotely related to phoenixes or vermilion birds, these true spirits, was extraordinary.

If the demon beast could activate that trace of bloodline in the future, it could soar to great heights!

Then, she saw Lu Changsheng leave with the child. Taking a deep breath, she hugged the Heavenly Demon Phoenix before her and entered the Hall of Everlasting Life.

She began to contract it using the ‘Beast Scripture’, intending to nurture this Heavenly Demon Phoenix as her innate spirit beast!

As they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder.

Having been away for over two years, Lu Changsheng naturally wanted to properly love his wives and concubines at home.

In the following days, night battles ensued, countless entanglements, the process so passionate and tender, it’s not fit for outsiders to know.

If it weren’t for Lu Changsheng’s strong physique, an ordinary person really couldn’t handle it.

It can only be said that taking wives and concubines requires sufficient capital.

After loving his wives and concubines, Lu Changsheng also thought it was time to attend to proper business.

He gave the Bizarre Prison Demon Flower and Sumeru’s companion spirit plant to Lu Miaohuan and Qu Zhenzhen.

Meanwhile, he checked on the situation of his children at home, especially regarding their cultivation.

“Father.”

At this time, Lu Ping’an came to find Lu Changsheng.

He stated that he had broken through to the second layer of the Hundred Refined Body Technique and had mastered the ‘Treasure Bone Technique’.

“Sixth Layer of Qi Refining, second layer of the Hundred Refined Body.”

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng knew his son wanted to go out for experience.

Through the system, he had long known that his son Lu Ping’an had broken through to the Sixth Layer of Qi Refining and the Hundred Refined Body Technique.

He was just waiting for him to return, waiting for his approval before going out for experience.

“Do you have any plans or ideas for your travels?”

Lu Changsheng asked his son.

“I’m not sure, I want to go see the Qingyun Market Town, and if I go further, I might want to see the Nine Heavens Immortal City.”

Lu Ping’an scratched his head and grinned.

“Qingyun Market Town, Nine Heavens Immortal City”

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng pondered for a moment, then nodded, agreeing to his son’s travel plans.

Children have their own fortunes.

With the child this big, wanting to do something was up to them now.

Always keeping them at home like flowers was clearly not feasible.

He also didn’t have the ability to cultivate all the children at home.

They still needed to work hard on their own, and then he could give them a boost.

Thinking that he hadn’t been to Ruyi County for a long time, Lu Changsheng planned to go to Ruyi County later to visit his wives and children.

He immediately told Lu Ping’an to go with him when the time came.

“Yes, Father.”

Hearing this, Lu Ping’an nodded and agreed.

After briefly resolving the situation with his children at home, Lu Changsheng called for Lu Miaohuan and Qu Zhenzhen.

“Husband, what is it?”

The two women asked Lu Changsheng.

“You’ll know in a moment.”

Lu Changsheng smiled and brought the two women to the peak of Biyun Peak.

“What a beautiful tree!”

Both women exclaimed when they saw the Sumeru Tree.

The peak of Biyun Peak was a forbidden area of the Lu Family, concealed by the Five Elements Reversal Formation, so the two of them had never been here before and had never seen the Sumeru Tree King.

“Hehe, this is our family’s clan-protecting divine tree.”

Lu Changsheng laughed, not introducing too much about the Sumeru Tree King to the two women.

After all, they would naturally know these things later.

He pointed at the lonely, inconspicuous golden sapling next to the Sumeru Tree and said, “Huan’er, Zhenzhen, this sapling is a heaven and earth spirit plant.”

“Oh, this is a Third-Tier spirit plant.”

Qu Zhenzhen crouched down slightly, looking at the companion spirit plant before her, somewhat surprised.

Although she hadn’t seen many Third-Tier spirit plants.

She knew that Third-Tier spirit plants were called heaven and earth spirit plants and were all quite extraordinary.

But thinking of Lu Miaoyun’s Lingming TreasureTree, she felt this little sapling seemed quite nice too.

After all, in her view, Lu Miaoyun’s Lingming TreasureTree was indeed a bit ugly, while this sapling looked quite good.

Lu Miaohuan also examined the small sapling before her, guessing Lu Changsheng’s intentions.

“Husband, what’s this spirit tree called?”

Qu Zhenzhen carefully touched the sapling and asked.

“What’s it called?”

This question stumped Lu Changsheng.

After all, this sapling was Sumeru’s companion spirit plant and didn’t have a name. If it had to be called something, would it also be Sumeru Tree?

He laughed and said, “This tree doesn’t have a name yet. Since Zhenzhen asked, why don’t you give it a name?”

“I’ve prepared two spirit plants this time, intending to give one to you and one to Huan’er for cultivating the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique.”

“Of these two spirit plants, I think this tree is more suitable for you, Zhenzhen.”

Lu Changsheng said.

“Oh, husband already has two spirit plants.”

Hearing this, Qu Zhenzhen’s face lit up with joy, her glances full of admiration and worship.

Initially, when she learned about the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique, she didn’t feel much.

But seeing the changes in Lu Miaoyun, it would be impossble to say she wasn’t envious at all.

After all, she knew clearly that only by succeeding in cultivation could she accompany her husband and children for a long time.

Lu Miaohuan also looked surprised.

After all, she knew that Lu Changsheng had accompanied her and her sister out before, not going anywhere else.

How did he suddenly have two heaven and earth spirit plants?

“That’s right, the other one is inside.”

Lu Changsheng smiled.

“Inside?”

The two women looked at each other in confusion, then looked around.

The next moment, they saw a golden door appear in front of the Sumeru Tree.

“Come, let’s go in.”

Lu Changsheng said softly.

The three entered the Sumeru Cave Heaven.

“Wow!”

“Husband, this is…”

Qu Zhenzhen and Lu Miaohuan looked at the scene before them, both very surprised.

“I was wondering earlier why I couldn’t see the Great Hall, where you, Sister Miaoge, and Sister Ling were living.”

“So there’s such a big space inside the tree.”

Qu Zhenzhen looked around the Sumeru Cave Heaven with great curiosity.

Lu Miaohuan was relatively calmer, not as excited as Qu Zhenzhen, but still looked around in surprise.

“This is the second spirit plant.”

Lu Changsheng led the two women to the side of the Spirit Eye Spring, pointing at the Bizarre Prison Demon Flower.

Usually, the Bizarre Prison Demon Flower was in a dormant state, its luster dim, with only the flower on the ground.

But as Lu Changsheng approached, it immediately swayed gently, blooming with enchanting light, extremely beautiful and bewitching.

“What a beautiful flower!”

Qu Zhenzhen and Lu Miaohuan were both attracted by its beauty when they saw the Bizarre Prison Demon Flower.

After all, the Bizarre Prison Demon Flower in its current state was indeed very beautiful.

“This flower looks beautiful now, but it’s actually quite terrifying.”

Lu Changsheng said.

“Terrifying?”

The two women didn’t understand what he meant.

“Huan’er, Zhenzhen.”

At this moment, Lu Miaoge heard the commotionnand came out of the Hall of Everlasting Life.

She was surprised to see Lu Changsheng bringing the two women into the Sumeru Cave Heaven.

After all, Lu Changsheng had said that the fewer people who knew about the Sumeru Cave Heaven, the better, so she hadn’t even told her sister.

“Sister Miaoge, Sister.”

The three called out to Lu Miaoge..

“Hehe, I plan to give this Bizarre Prison Demon Flower to Huan’er for cultivating the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique.”

Lu Changsheng looked at his wife Lu Miaoge and said..

“Huan’er will use this to cultivate the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique!?”

Lu Miaoge was shocked to hearrthis.

She had seen the Bizarre Prison Demon Flower in action before, directly devouring a False Core true person, and the scene was truly horrifying.

She never expected Lu Changsheng to plan on giving such a terrifying demon plant to her sister for cultivating the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique.

“Huan’er, you should take a look at this flower’s true appearance before deciding.”

Lu Changsheng nodded and continued.

Then he asked the three women to step back a bit, allowing the Bizarre Prison Demon Flower to reveal its true appearance.