Chapter 313: Golden Core Ceremony, Birth of Twins!

Azure Cloud Sect.

Due to the Golden Core ceremony, the Azure Cloud Sect was bustling with activity these days, crowded like a Marketplace.

Countless cultivators came to congratulate the Azure Cloud Sect.

Even many rogue cultivators arrived near the Cloud Peak mountain range, at the foot of the mountain, hoping to encounter some high-level cultivators and gain opportunities.

After Lu Changsheng, Lu Yuanzhong, Bai Yunyang, and others arrived at the Azure Cloud Sect and presented their congratulatory gifts, they were arranged to stay in the guest quarters, waiting to observe the ceremony when it began.

As Foundation Establishment cultivators, they were naturally received and arranged by the Azure Cloud Sect disciples uniformly.

Only major forces at the Golden Core level, such as the Heavenly Sword Sect, Sunset Glow Sect, Spirit Control Sect, Phantom Sound Gate, and Qingluan Immortal City, were received and arranged by the Azure Cloud Sect’s stewards.

However, this ceremony still allowed Lu Changsheng to meet many family forces here.

Among them, many family patriarchs and managers invited Lu Changsheng to visit their homes when he had time, saying their younger generations admired him and so on.

After all, in the entire Jiang Kingdom’s cultivation world, the Bihu Mountain Lu Family wasn’t much, and many people hadn’t heard of it.

But in the Qingyun Region, among the Foundation Establishment family forces, the Bihu Mountain Lu Family still had some reputation and weight.

Those who knew of their reputation all knew that this Lu patriarch liked beauties and loved having children.

Regarding this, everyone was willing to use this method to get acquainted with a promising Second-Tier Talisman Master and alchemist.

“What? Immortal Qingluan led people into the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range and returned heavily injured?”

In an elegant small courtyard, Lu Changsheng was drinking tea and chatting with several Foundation Establishment cultivators.

One of the elders revealed this information, surprising everyone.

After all, this was Immortal Qingluan, the lord of Qingluan Immortal City, the number one rogue cultivator in the Jiang Kingdom!

A few years ago, she even had the shocking battle record of fighting three demon kings alone and finally killing one demon king.

“This is just a rumor, but Qingluan Peak has sent people to prohibit such rumors, which instead adds some authenticity to this rumor.”

The elder unconsciously lowered his voice.

“I heard that in the early years, there was also news of Immortal Qingluan being seriously injured and going into seclusion, so this news may not be true.”

“Actually, to see if this news is true or not, we just need to pay attention to the situation in Qingluan Immortal City. If the city’s security worsens, it means this news is true.”

“I just went to Qingluan Immortal City not long ago, and there haven’t been any obvious changes yet.”

“If Immortal Qingluan is really seriously injured, I’m afraid there will be considerable turmoil in Qingluan Immortal City.”

Several people nearby spoke, their words quite emotional.

However, most people didn’t pay much attention to this news.

After all, the Qingyun Region was so far from Qingluan Immortal City, only a very few families could do business there.

So, even if Qingluan Immortal City changed hands, it wouldn’t have much impact on these family forces present.

After chatting for a long time, seeing that the time was about right, everyone dispersed.

“Hmm?”

At this moment, Lu Changsheng sensed a rich spiritual power pouring into his sea of qi and dantian out of thin air, turning into drops of liquid spiritual power.

“Is it Qingshan?”

Lu Changsheng immediately guessed that it was his son Lu Qingshan breaking through to the ninth level of Qi Refining.

After all, except for his son Lu Quanzhen, who had taken a shortcut with the help of his uncle Qu Changge, his son Lu Qingshan was currently far ahead.

[Name: Lu Qingshan]

[Lifespan: 23/118]

[Talent: Sixth-Tier Spirit Root, Metal-attribute spiritual body (middle-Tier Spirit Body)]

[Cultivation: Ninth Level of Qi Refining]

[Ability: Sword Dao Compatibility (84%)]

“Tsk tsk tsk, reaching the ninth level of Qi Refining at twenty-three, I estimate he’ll be able to break through to Foundation Establishment in another three to five years.”

Lu Changsheng’s face showed a smile, clicking his tongue in admiration.

His son’s cultivation talent, even in immortal sects, would be considered Top-Tier.

“And his Sword Dao talent has also increased to 84%.”

Lu Changsheng looked at the ability, his eyes showing a sense of achievement and pride.

Although his son’s Sword Dao talent was originally not bad, it was just barely considered genius level.

But now this Sword Dao talent could be called genius without exaggeration!

And the Law Seed had only been given for a little over two years.

As time goes on, his son’s Sword Dao talent will continue to improve, becoming a peerless genius on the path of the Sword Dao!

“Now that the child has broken through to the late stage of Qi Refining, it’s also noticeably improving my cultivation.”

“I wonder how much improvement Quanzhen or Qingshan breaking through to Foundation Establishment will bring me.”

Lu Changsheng looked at the liquid spiritual power in his sea of qi and dantian.

When his children just started Qi Refining, it was as if only a few streams of qi entered the dantian lake, not even able to form spiritual power.

But now that the children have broken through to the late stage of Qi Refining, at least they can form a few drops of liquid spiritual power.

This made him very much look forward to his children breaking through to Foundation Establishment.

After all, to live a leisurely and carefree cultivation life, it’s impossible to rely on his own hard cultivation.

But if he wants to quickly improve his cultivation, he can only rely on his children working hard and making him proud.

Nine days later.

Azure Cloud Sect.

On a huge square paved with white jade.

It was filled with cultivators who came to congratulate and Foundation Establishment disciples of the Azure Cloud Sect.

Only Foundation Establishment cultivators could have seats.

Even for Azure Cloud Sect disciples, if they hadn’t broken through to Foundation Establishment, they could only observe the ceremony from afar and couldn’t participate.

Dong! Dong! Dong!

At this moment, a series of bell tolls rang out.

On the void above the square, on a series of green jade platforms, cultivators wearing Cloud Peak robes appeared.

They were both male and female, ranging in age from young to old, with every age group represented.

But each of them exuded an aura of being as steady as a mountain and unfathomable.

“The Golden Core ceremony officially begins!”

In the center of the platform, the Azure Cloud Sect Leader, wearing a Cloud Peak legal robe and with a solemn appearance, spoke in a loud voice.

Then, a series of immortal music played, and a rainbow bridge appeared in the sky, as beautiful as a rainbow, colorful and dazzling.

Subsequently, a beautiful figure slowly appeared on the rainbow bridge.

With a face of about twenty-five or twenty-six years old, a pair of sword-like eyebrows, eyes like paintings, a straight nose, and a cold expression.

Her ink-like blue-black long hair seemed a bit out of place with such a grand occasion, only tied into a simple high ponytail.

Her figure was tall and slender, with lean shoulders that looked strong, wearing a cyan cloud-patterned Taoist robe that looked low-key but luxurious.

On her snow-white back was a sword that was entirely sky-blue, carrying a hint of coldness, making the whole person exude an aura of cold loneliness and arrogance.

In an instant, everyone in the venue turned their gaze towards this woman.

Every gaze showed surprise, amazement, admiration, respect, adoration, and other expressions!

Everyone knew that this woman was the Azure Cloud Sect’s newly promoted Golden Core true person, Chu Qingyi!

But apart from the Azure Cloud Sect disciples, ninety percent of the congratulating cultivators had never seen Chu Qingyi.

Seeing her today, they were immediately stunned by her beauty!

They didn’t expect that this Fairy Qingyi not only broke through to Golden Core at such a young age but also had such a world-class immortal appearance!

“We pay our respects to Chu Qingyi! Congratulations on your promotion to Golden Core!”

“We pay our respects to Chu Qingyi! Congratulations on your promotion to Golden Core!”

“We pay our respects to Chu Qingyi! Congratulations on your promotion to Golden Core!”

The crowd didn’t dare to look too much, quickly lowered their heads, bowed, and congratulated loudly.

Lu Changsheng also bowed.

But he unconsciously sniffed his palm, remembering his encounter with her years ago.

Facing everyone’s congratulations, Chu Qingyi didn’t return the gesture, accepting it calmly.

After all, as a Golden Core cultivator, she was indeed nobler than Foundation Establishment cultivators!

There was a difference in the essence of life between the two!

This difference was even greater than the gap between Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment!

Qi Refining cultivators breaking through to Foundation Establishment could establish a family and become a patriarch for a region.

But if they break through to Golden Core, their life would transcend, enjoying a lifespan of five hundred years, and from then on, they could establish a sect, sit and watch the world’s vicissitudes, and see the sea become mulberry fields.

If they establish a family, it would become a noble family for a region!

Soon, Chu Qingyi walked from the rainbow bridge into the great hall at the end of the square.

The cultivators on the void platforms also entered the great hall one after another.

These cultivators who could enter the hall were either Azure Cloud Sect true disciples, at least False Core or Golden Core true persons, or had extraordinary status.

“Tsk tsk, this is truly a grand ceremony.”

Lu Changsheng felt quite emotional about the scene before his eyes.

He thought of the Talisman Master ceremony that the Qingzhu Mountain Lu Family held for him years ago.

Comparing the two, his ceremony hardly deserved to be called a grand ceremony; calling it a small celebration would be an overstatement.

“When I break through to Nascent Soul in the future, I can hold a grand ceremony, directly bringing out the Nine Abyss Mastiff and Heavenly Demon Phoenix to make an appearance, and even bring several groups of celestial soldiers for a parade.”

Lu Changsheng imagined in his heart.

As the saying goes, the wealthy don’t return to their hometown, like wearing brocade at night.

If he reaches the peak of this cultivation world and doesn’t need to worry about anything, he could show off a bit.

But for Foundation Establishment and Golden Core, he’d better forget about it and stay cautious in everything.

“However, the Azure Cloud Sect is quite generous. The food, spirit fruits, spirit wine, and spirit cuisine these days have been quite rare.”

Lu Changsheng looked at the wine and food on the table and picked up his chopsticks.

At this time, many people began to drink and chat, discussing this Fairy Qingyi.

“I heard that this Chu Qingyi is not even a hundred years old, it’s truly amazing.”

“Not only that, I heard that Chu Qingyi formed a High-Tier Golden Core!”

“Hiss, a High-Tier Golden Core, doesn’t this mean she has the potential to reach Nascent Soul?”

“Sigh, I’m now a hundred years old, but still lingering in the early stage of Foundation Establishment.”

“I wonder what kind of Dao companion this Chu Qingyi wants to find in the future.”

“Don’t think about such things like a toad lusting after a swan’s flesh.”

“To be able to break through to Golden Core at this age, she must be wholeheartedly cultivating. I heard that Chu Qingyi’s master, Caiyun Zhenren, was the same, breaking through to Golden Core before a hundred years old, and now has a resounding reputation.”

“A master and disciple both reaching Golden Core is indeed a beautiful story!”

“I heard that Caiyun Zhenren has another disciple who, although not yet grown up, is also extraordinarily talented and has the potential to reach Golden Core!”

Many people sighed with admiration, envy, and jealousy.

After all, for ninety percent of the people present, Golden Core was an existence they could only look up to but never reach.

The grand ceremony lasted for three days before ending, and the guests returned to their homes.

“I have a few good friends in the Azure Cloud Sect, I might as well go visit them.”

Lu Changsheng didn’t return with Lu Yuanzhong, Bai Yunyang, and others.

He planned to see Xiao Xiyue and Zhao Qingqing.

In the past few days, these guests were not allowed to wander around freely, so he didn’t go to see the two women.

“Since that’s the case, Fellow Daoist Lu, we’ll head back first.”

Lu Yuanzhong, Bai Yunyang, and several other patriarchs, hearing this, showed envy in their words.

They had naturally heard that Lu Changsheng was acquainted with Azure Cloud Sect’s Fairy Xiyue.

And he had become Dao companions with a Foundation Establishment disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect.

Such connections made them extremely envious.

“Uncle, fellow Daoists, take care on your journey. Feel free to visit Bihu Mountain as guests in the future.”

Lu Changsheng said very politely.

He had always lived by the principle of not offending others if they don’t offend him, and as long as the other party had a good attitude, he would always be friendly and accommodating.

After all, as someone with family vulnerabilities, he still needed to maintain these interpersonal relationships.

It’s impossible to be as solitary as a rogue cultivator.

He took out the Yin-Yang Communication Talisman and sent a message to Xiao Xiyue.

Not long after, Xiao Xiyue, wearing a moon-white dress with a cold and noble appearance, arrived.

“Changsheng.”

Xiao Xiyue’s eyes showed softness and affection as she spoke.

As they were still in the Azure Cloud Sect, the two didn’t immediately express their longing for each other upon meeting.

Moreover, Xiao Xiyue indicated that she had matters to attend to and was about to head to the Luoyun Mountain Range with her senior sister Chu Qingyi.

“Going to the Luoyun Mountain Range?”

Lu Changsheng was a bit surprised.

He didn’t expect Xiao Xiyue to rush to the Luoyun Mountain Range again, and so urgently.

“Yes, not long ago, my master and a true person from the Sunset Glow Sect had a fierce battle, which resulted in a secret realm appearing under the ore vein.”

Xiao Xiyue didn’t hide this and directly revealed it.

“A secret realm appeared under the ore vein.”

Lu Changsheng was quite surprised when he heard this.

He had heard this news before and was very surprised.

What kind of ore vein would require a Golden Core true person to personally guard it?

Now, not only was it guarded, but two Golden Core true persons even had a big fight and revealed a secret realm.

According to some rules in the cultivation world, the formation of this ore vein was likely influenced by this secret realm.

This means that this secret realm is not simple!

“Xiyue, you must be careful on this journey. This is an Avatar Talisman I’ve drawn.”

Lu Changsheng immediately took out an ‘Avatar Talisman’ he had been nurturing from his storage bag.

He had given ordinary Third-Tier low-level talismans to Xiao Xiyue before, but not these refined Avatar Talismans.

“Mm, I understand, Changsheng.”

Xiao Xiyue felt warmth in her heart as she accepted Lu Changsheng’s talisman.

Then the two talked for a while before she bid farewell to Lu Changsheng, asking him to take good care of their daughter Wangshu, and saying she would come to Bihu Mountain once she was free.

“Phew!”

Lu Changsheng watched Xiao Xiyue leave, and after a moment, when the guilt in his heart slightly decreased, he took out Zhao Qingqing’s Yin-Yang Communication Talisman.

He stayed at Zhao Qingqing’s herb garden for three days before leaving the Azure Cloud Sect and returning to Bihu Mountain.

Bihu Mountain, Sumeru Cave Heaven.

“Husband.”

Xu Ruoyin had already come out of seclusion, successfully breaking through to Foundation Establishment.

After breaking through to Foundation Establishment, she underwent significant changes.

Her clear eyes turned crimson, intense like fire, resembling a burning red moon.

These crimson eyes, along with her fire-red long hair and naturally red lips, seemed to complement each other perfectly, giving her an aura of inviolability, like a sacred and noble phoenix.

However, upon getting closer, one would feel the urge to extinguish this flame!

“Not bad.”

Lu Changsheng looked at the fresh and beautiful face before him, gazing into her bright crimson eyes that were like rubies.

Although he knew that cultivating this level of technique would inevitably lead to significant changes once breaking through to Foundation Establishment,

He didn’t expect Xu Ruoyin’s changes to be so obvious.

Not only did her hair and fine body hair turn fiery red, but now her eyes had also turned crimson.

If she continues to cultivate like this, wouldn’t she grow beast ears and a tail?

He took Xu Ruoyin into the Hall of Everlasting Life to thoroughly examine the changes after her breakthrough to Foundation Establishment.

To see if other places were also this fiery!

Afterwards!

Afterwards!

Afterwards!

“This is a Mind-Sealing Talisman. After implanting it, you can return home.”

Lu Changsheng took out a talisman he had long been nurturing and handed it to Xu Ruoyin.

Although she had made a Heart Demon Oath not to reveal the situation of Bihu Mountain and Sumeru Cave Heaven,

He had to be absolutely sure about this matter.

As long as this Mind-Sealing Talisman was implanted, if she revealed any information about Bihu Mountain to others, the talisman would activate and obliterate her soul.

“Thank you, husband.”

Xu Ruoyin bit her lip lightly and said in a low voice.

She knew that she still hadn’t gained Lu Changsheng’s complete trust.

She obediently dropped her essence blood onto the Mind-Sealing Talisman, actively implanting the talisman for herself.

In an instant, the Spirit Talisman burned, turning into a point of light and entering her brow’s sea of consciousness, making her feel a thrilling power.

“This is a Third-Tier Spirit Talisman!?”

Xu Ruoyin was surprised in her heart, knowing that this was definitely not a Second-Tier Spirit Talisman.

However, after witnessing Lu Changsheng’s various abilities, she wasn’t surprised by this Third-Tier Talisman.

She only felt more awe and fear, believing that Lu Changsheng could casually produce such Third-Tier Talismans.

Then, Xu Ruoyin went to visit her son Lu Chensha, and left Bihu Mountain the next day to return to the Xu family in Yushui.

As for the Ancient Beast Taming Talisman, she naturally couldn’t take it away; it remained in Lu Changsheng’s hands.

After all, letting Xu Ruoyin go, Lu Changsheng was at ease.

But if he were to let both Xu Ruoyin and Hong Lian go, Lu Changsheng wouldn’t be at ease.

Not to mention, the Mind-Sealing Talisman he planted might work on Xu Ruoyin, but it might not be effective on Hong Lian.

Moreover, having the Ancient Beast Taming Talisman in his hands was also a constraint for Xu Ruoyin.

Half a year later.

Bihu Mountain.

Lu Family Mansion.

Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoyun, and Lu Miaoge werewaiting outside the delivery room.

After many years, Lu Changsheng felt a rare sense of anticipation and slight nervousness.

Ling Zixiao had been pregnant for thirteen months, and now the twins in her womb were finally about to be born.

He was both excited and nervous about these two children.

He was excited to see the birth of these children and what their Spirit Roots and talents would be like.

After all, being able to be pregnant for thirteen months indicates that these children must be extraordinarily talented!

Back then, even when Xiao Xiyue was pregnant with Lu Wangshu, it only took eleven months.

But facing this situation, he was also worried and afraid.

What if his daughter inherited Ling Zixiao’s Dragon Chant Physique?

After all, the Dragon Chant Physique situation was truly difficult to resolve, even now, he couldn’t completely eradicate Ling Zixiao’s Dragon Chant Physique!

Who knows how long it had been.

Suddenly.

“Wah——”

Two clear and loud cries of infants rang out.

At the same time, in this instant, a strong and profound mystical tremor surged through his entire body.

And, a system prompt sound rang out.