Chapter 328: Yun Wanshang: Do You Want Me to Approve of You?

The sky stretched endlessly, a clear blue.

A Spirit Boat in brilliant blue soared through the air.

A man and a woman stood on the deck.

The man appeared to be around twenty years old, dressed in a luxurious sky-blue robe. He was tall and graceful, exuding an air of elegance.

His handsome features remained calm and composed, with a faint smile that made people feel warm and comfortable.

The woman, also around twenty, was strikingly beautiful, her appearance fresh and ethereal. She wore a flowing moon-white dress, resembling the bright, clear moon in the sky.

Her exquisite face was gentle, but her clear and cold eyes gazed ahead at the misty, radiant Azure Cloud Sect. Her chest rose and fell slightly, as if she had something on her mind, unlike the man who seemed relaxed and carefree.

“Xiyue, don’t worry.”

Lu Changsheng looked at the Azure Cloud Sect in the distance. His mind was also a bit tense, not as calm as he appeared.

After all, proposing marriage was something he had only experienced once in his life.

That time, he had proposed to the Lu Family’s old patriarch, not directly to Lu Yuanshan Ding, his future father-in-law.

Now, proposing to a Golden Core expert, it would be impossible not to feel any pressure.

“Mhm.”

Xiao Xiyue nodded gently, her eyes like the moon but full of ripples, betraying her emotions.

Soon, the Spirit Boat descended before the gates of the Azure Cloud Sect.

“Greetings, Aunt Xiao!”

“Greetings, Aunt Xiyue!”

The disciples at the gate saw Xiao Xiyue and immediately bowed in respect.

Unlike Zhao Qingqing, many disciples knew her well.

Xiao Xiyue was incredibly famous within the Azure Cloud Sect.

Not only was her master a Golden Core expert, but she was also a core disciple of the sect.

“Mhm.”

Xiao Xiyue’s face was cold and aloof, like the moon in a winter night, noble and dignified, as she led Lu Changsheng into the Azure Cloud Sect, heading toward Caiyun Peak.

Although the two did not act overly intimate, they also did not appear distant.

This caused many people who greeted Xiao Xiyue along the way to look surprised and curious.

They hadn’t expected the famous Fairy Xiyue to be so close to a man.

Especially those who knew Lu Changsheng or had heard of his reputation, they looked on with surprise and confusion.

“Isn’t that Lu Changsheng, the Lord of Bihu Mountain? How is he so close to Junior Sister Xiyue?”

“Could it be that his relationship with Senior Sister Xiao is not ordinary?”

“No, no, no, that’s impossible. Junior Sister Xiao is the lofty Moon Palace Fairy. How could she be involved with someone like Lu Changsheng?”

“I heard that Lu Changsheng knew Junior Sister Xiao from years ago. They’re probably just friends.”

“But isn’t Lu Changsheng the one who recently took in over a dozen concubines? How could Junior Sister Xiyue associate with such a person!”

“This Lord Lu is indeed as handsome as the rumors say. He’s also a Top-Tier second-rank Talisman Master and alchemist.”

“What business does Lu Changsheng have at the Azure Cloud Sect?”

Seeing the two of them heading toward Caiyun Peak, these people began to speculate.

Although Xiao Xiyue was renowned in the Azure Cloud Sect, Lu Changsheng’s reputation had also grown in recent years.

Especially not long ago, when he and Lu Miaoge defeated the Jin Faaily’s Grand Elder of Jinlong Ridge, many disciples of the Azure Cloud Sect were astonished.

After all, such combat strength made him a figure worthy of respect, even in the Azure Cloud Sect.

“Xiyue is highly admired within the sect, it seems.”

Although Lu Changsheng didn’t hear the discussions around him, he sensed the many gazes directed his way.

He was quite familiar with these kinds of looks.

He thought to himself, if he really became Dao partners with Xiao Xiyue and held a grand ceremony, countless hearts in the Azure Cloud Sect would be broken.

Some disciples might even be displeased with him, just like Meng Yibai had been in the past, and come to cause trouble.

“Tsk, tsk. Gaining the favor of a fairy is indeed not easy.”

Lu Changsheng sighed inwardly.

Xiao Xiyue glanced at Lu Changsheng and pointed to the towering peak ahead, shrouded in mist and spiritual energy, lightly saying, “Changsheng, this is Caiyun Peak.”

“Alright.”

Lu Changsheng nodded, his face showing a serious expression.

He couldn’t help but feel curious, wondering what Xiao Xiyue’s master, Caiyun Zhenren, was like.

After all, her reputation was well-known to him.

Not only was she the head of the Enforcement Palace and the teacher of Golden Core expert Chu Qingyi.

She was also the one who exterminated the Xiahou clan at Blackwater Pool years ago.

Recently, she defeated the Golden Core expert of the Sunset Glow Sect in the Luoyun Mountain Range. Her combat strength was extraordinary.

Xiao Xiyue took out her identity Jade Token, activated the formation, and entered Caiyun Peak with Lu Changsheng.

They soon arrived at the majestic, grand, and magnificent palace atop the peak.

“Master.”

Xiao Xiyue bowed respectfully.

If her master was not in seclusion, she would sense their presence and respond.

Seeing this, Lu Changsheng also bowed alongside Xiao Xiyue.

Not only was Caiyun Zhenren Xiao Xiyue’s master and elder, but as a Golden Core expert, she deserved utmost respect.

At this moment, inside the palace.

“Sun and Moon Reincarnation Sutra, Heart and Mind Unity, Divine Sense Fusion.”

Yun Wanshang sat cross-legged, quietly studying the Jade Slip in her hand.

Although she was injured in the secret realm of the Luoyun Mountain Range, she still gained considerable rewards.

The greatest of those rewards was undoubtedly the Jade Slip containing this technique.

This technique was extremely profound and mysterious. It was an auxiliary technique that, once mastered, could aid in breaking through Foundation Establishment, Golden Core Formation, Nascent Soul, and Divine Transformation.

The only issue was that it was a Dual Cultivation technique.

It required the union of yin and yang through the Dual Cultivation of a man and a woman to break through the third layer, which would aid in the Nascent Soul breakthrough.

“Phew!”

Yun Wanshang spent a long time studying it, gently rubbing her brow before putting it down.

Even with her experience, she had to admit that this technique was incredibly profound, far surpassing most techniques she had seen.

If she could find a like-minded Dao partner to cultivate it with, her chances of breaking through would increase by twenty to thirty percent.

Breaking through to Nascent Soul involved two major tribulations!

The Nascent Soul Lightning Tribulation and the Heart Demon Tribulation!

This Sun and Moon Reincarnation Sutra, when cultivated by a man and a woman to a certain level, could lead to a wondrous state of spiritual and divine connection.

This connection transcended the physical body, related to the fusion of souls in a dream-like state.

It might even touch upon the rumored concept of reincarnation.

This state could allow the two cultivators to experience a new life, greatly aiding their understanding of the Dao and their mental state!

If this method could perfect one’s mental state, facing the Heart Demon Tribulation during the Nascent Soul breakthrough would be no obstacle.

“If I had obtained this technique earlier…”

Yun Wanshang thought of her Pristine Phoenix Marrow Body and felt a surge of frustration!

Her physique had no beneficial effects in the early stages.

Only after breaking through to the Golden Core stage could it produce a strand of Spirit-Connecting Essence.

This Spirit-Connecting Essence was priceless for a Golden Core cultivator!

It could be refined through Dual Cultivation, constantly purifying the True Core and increasing the chances of forming a Nascent Soul.

This beneficial physique made countless Golden Core cultivators eager to have it.

If she wanted, countless geniuses and prodigies would line up to be her Dao partner.

With her Pristine Phoenix Marrow Body and this Sun and Moon Reincarnation Sutra, finding a suitable Dao partner could increase her chances of forming a Nascent Soul by fifty percent.

But fate was cruel. Her Spirit-Connecting Essence had been absorbed by a mere Qi Refining cultivator.

To make matters worse, that cultivator was now romantically involved with her disciple!

“This Lu Changsheng must have some kind of Top-Tier physique. If it weren’t for his relationship with Xiyue, he wouldn’t be a bad choice.”

Yun Wanshang murmured to herself, a potential Dao partner coming to mind.

But she quickly shook her head, dismissing the thought.

Although he likely possessed some Top-Tier physique and had surprising talent, with a chance of reaching the Golden Core stage,

the thought of his promiscuous behavior and his relationship with her disciple, Xiao Xiyue, made her feel annoyed.

“Hmm!?”

At that moment, Yun Wanshang heard Xiao Xiyue’s voice outside the palace.

She was about to open the palace doors to ask Xiao Xiyue what was going on when she sensed that there was another person outside besides Xiao Xiyue.

This person was dressed in a sky-blue robe, with a handsome and refined appearance, standing next to Xiao Xiyue and bowing respectfully.

Although Lu Changsheng’s appearance and aura had changed slightly over the years, she recognized him at a glance.

“Why is he here?”

Yun Wanshang frowned, her noble and beautiful face, slightly pale, became cold.

She knew that her disciple, Xiao Xiyue, had gone to Bihu Mountain to see Lu Changsheng.

But now, bringing Lu Changsheng to Caiyun Peak to see her, what was the meaning of this?

Moreover, seeing the two standing side by side, naturally close, she felt a sudden surge of inexplicable irritation.

“Xiyue, what is it?”

Yun Wanshang stood up, her brows like a painting, but she exuded an indescribable coldness. She was like an eternal glacier, noble and icy, chilling to the bone.

“Master.”

Xiao Xiyue’s delicate body trembled slightly upon hearing her master’s voice from within the hall.

As a disciple, she knew her master very well.

From the tone of her voice, she could tell that her master was not in a good mood.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t have spoken in such a tone, nor would she have kept the hall doors closed.

She realized that her actions had disappointed her master.

“Hmm? Is this Xiyue’s master, Caiyun Zhenren?”

Lu Changsheng heard the woman’s voice and detected a hint of coldness.

Seeing this, he immediately understood that the proposal might be difficult. It seemed this master wasn’t too fond of him.

Someone as outstanding as him, shouldn’t the mother-in-law grow increasingly fond of him?

But Lu Changsheng roughly understood the situation.

The technique Xiao Xiyue cultivated would be affected by emotional entanglements, hindering her future cultivation.

Her master might have turned a blind eye if it was just for cultivation.

But bringing him to meet her master signified that she was serious, which could ruin her future, so her master was naturally furious.

But no matter what, Lu Changsheng felt that he should show the responsibility that a man should have at this moment.

And given the situation, should he address her as mother-in-law or master? Hmm, which is it?

In any case, he needed to show his responsible side in front of her and not let Xiao Xiyue bear the brunt of her anger.

“This junior, Lu Changsheng, greets Caiyun Zhenren.”

“Xiyue and I are deeply in love, so I’ve come to ask for your blessing, Immortal.”

Lu Changsheng bowed deeply toward the grand hall as he spoke.

“Blessing?”

The woman’s voice echoed from within the hall, cold and imposing, making Lu Changsheng feel as if a great mountain was pressing down on him.

The air around him seemed to thicken, making it hard to breathe.

Years ago, Lu Changsheng had felt the pressure of a Golden Core expert from Nangong Mili.

But that pressure was nothing compared to what he felt from Caiyun Zhenren.

“Master.”

Xiao Xiyue quickly called out to her master, her voice full of concern, worried that her master might harm Lu Changsheng.

“Xiyue, you’ve disappointed me greatly.”

Yun Wanshang felt even more irritated seeing the two of them so affectionate, contemplating whether she should just kill Lu Changsheng with one strike.

Not only had he disrupted her peace of mind, but he had also corrupted her disciple to this extent.

Xiao Xiyue had a firm Dao heart, and her future as a Golden Core cultivator was promising!

But now, she was deeply entangled with a man, making Yun Wanshang regret her previous decisions and feel frustrated.

“Master, Changsheng and I are only cultivating. Only by leaving no regrets can we sever our emotional ties in the future and focus solely on the Dao.”

Xiao Xiyue spoke to her master in this way.

“Xiyue.”

Lu Changsheng knew that Xiao Xiyue was trying to explain, probably using this kind of reasoning with her master before.

This was likely why Xiao Xiyue had been hesitant when he mentioned proposing.

He immediately straightened up under the pressure and said, “Immortal.”

But before he could finish, the woman’s voice from the hall interrupted him, “Are you trying to explain, to take responsibility for her, to win my favor?”

“Xiyue is inexperienced in worldly matters. Do you think you can deceive me as well? If you truly love Xiyue, you should know that if her cultivation is hindered by emotional entanglements, she will never achieve the Great Dao!”

Yun Wanshang’s voice was icy as she spoke.

Although she was angry with Xiao Xiyue, frustrated by her lack of progress, she was also inexplicably annoyed with Lu Changsheng.

“I understand, but Xiyue and I are truly in love. I only hope for your blessing, Immortal.”

“If Xiyue seeks the Dao in the future, I will not hinder her or blame her. I will do everything I can to help her achieve it.”

Lu Changsheng took a deep breath, speaking loudly despite the pressure.

He had imagined various scenarios before, but he never expected it to turn out like this.

At this moment, he felt like a poor scholar who had accidentally encountered a noble lady and was now being beaten down for daring to propose.

After a moment of silence, the woman’s voice echoed again, “Do you think your words can deceive Xiyue and me?”

“Xiyue is inexperienced, her mind clouded by emotions, unable to see your true intentions. If you truly wanted to help her achieve the Dao, would you be acting like this?”

Yun Wanshang continued, her tone stern.

As she spoke, she couldn’t help but recall the past, when she had spent a night with Lu Changsheng due to the Red Luan Flame. Afterward, he had looked at her with a pitiful, helpless expression, like a wronged housewife.

At the time, she had really thought he was an innocent, decent man.

But later, she learned that he already had a harem of wives and concubines and was the father of dozens of children.

It was shameless!

Thinking of this, Yun Wanshang felt a surge of anger, wishing she could cut him down with a sword.

She had been genuinely pure at the time, her Spirit-Connecting Essence taken by him, yet he had acted all pitiful afterward?

Not only that, now her disciple Xiao Xiyue was being deceived by this scoundrel as well!

Outside the hall, Lu Changsheng’s mouth twitched. He didn’t know how to respond.

It was true, as she said, that when he had been with Xiao Xiyue in the past, he had other motives and didn’t want her to leave.

But wasn’t that just human nature?

Faced with such a fairy, who could just focus on cultivation?

“Xiyue, this man is just a pretty face. Are you really so caught up in his sweet words that you’re willing to risk your cultivation?”

Yun Wanshang’s voice rang out again.

Lu Changsheng: “???”

Can’t we talk without getting personal?

“Master.”

Xiao Xiyue lowered her head slightly, not knowing what to say.

In all these years, she had never seen her master so angry.

She knew she had truly disappointed her master this time and didn’t dare to argue anymore.

“Since things have come to this, I won’t say much more. Take this technique and cultivate it.”

“Xiyue, if you don’t reach the Golden Core stage within fifty years, I will kill him!”

Yun Wanshang knew that things had gone too far between the two, and there was no point in trying to stop them.

So, she decided to put some pressure on them instead.

As she spoke, a Jade Slip flew out of the hall and appeared in front of Xiao Xiyue.

Lu Changsheng: “???”

Why would Xiao Xiyue failing to reach the Golden Core stage in fifty years mean I have to die?

Isn’t that a bit too harsh?

But fifty years is a long time.

Given my current situation, I should have no problem breaking through to the Golden Core stage within fifty years.

By the time I reach the Golden Core stage and form a High-Tier Golden Core, who will be cutting whom is yet to be seen!

Immediately, Lu Changsheng bowed and said loudly, “Please rest assured, Immortal. If Xiyue fails to reach the Golden Core stage within fifty years, there will be no need for you to act. I, Lu Changsheng, will come to Caiyun Peak to atone for my sins and accept whatever punishment you deem fit!”

Fifty years later, I’ll stand here and see if she can kill me.

But fifty years should be enough time for me to find a way to resolve Xiao Xiyue’s cultivation issues.

“Changsheng.”

Xiao Xiyue was stunned when she heard this, looking at Lu Changsheng in surprise.

Although fifty years was a generous amount of time, enough to cultivate to the peak of Foundation Establishment,

breaking through to the Golden Core stage was not so easy.

Even with her Supreme Forgetting Emotions Technique, she needed to make all sorts of preparations for the Golden Core breakthrough.

Many Foundation Establishment cultivators spent their whole lives at that stage because they didn’t dare to attempt the breakthrough due to the low success rate.

Moreover, she wasn’t confident she could overcome this emotional obstacle.