Chapter 336: Lu Miaoge’s Breakthrough, Lu Qingshan’s Strength!

Qingzhu Mountain.

“Hah, Bihu Mountain belongs to our family now?”

Lu Qingshan was stunned when he heard his grandfather’s words.

Back then, when Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge, and Lu Miaohuan viiited the Golden Sun Sect to see the siblings.

They only mentioned that the family was doing well and didn’t say much more.

So, Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu still didn’t know about Bihu Mountain.

They only knew their parents had become powerful and both had reached Foundation Establishment.

“Didn’t Changsheng, Miaoge, and Huan’er visit you at the Golden Sun Sect? Didn’t they tell you?”

Lu Yuanshan Ding smiled wryly when he heard that.

He had been wondering why the siblings went straight to Qingzhu Mountain.

Instead of returning to Bihu Mountain with their parents.

“No, when our parents and aunt came, they just said the family was doing well and took us out to play. Maybe they were worried we’d miss home and didn’t tell us much.”

Lu Qingshan explained.

But this piqued his interest, and he excitedly asked, “Grandfather, I remember the Yu Family at Bihu Mountain was pretty strong, with several Foundation Establishment cultivators. How did Bihu Mountain become ours?”

“Hehe, it’s all thanks to your father.”

Lu Yuanshan Ding chuckled.

Even after all these years, he still found it hard to believe that Lu Changsheng had single-handedly defeated three members of the Yu Family.

“You must be hungry after your journey. Let’s go home first. Grandfather has prepared some food, and then I’ll tell you everything.”

Lu Yuanshan Ding smiled warmly, patting the siblings on their shoulders.

At this moment, he seemed to have regained his youthful spirit.

As they spoke, the three of them entered Qingzhu Mountain.

“Hey, Sister Xiu, Brother Changming.”

Lu Qingshan spotted some familiar cousins in the crowd and greeted them cheerfully.

The cold expression he had earlier was gone.

After all, he could pretend to be aloof in front of others.

But in front of family, he couldn’t maintain that facade.

“Qingshan, Qingzhu.”

The two nodded in response, feeling a bit intimidated.

In fifteen years, the siblings had changed drastically, especially Lu Qingshan.

Even though he appeared easygoing and approachable.

His radiant and vigorous aura made them feel inferior, as if they were from different worlds.

Lu Muping, the Lu Family patriarch, saw this and sighed as he approached Lu Yuanshan Ding.

He hadn’t expected his uncle-in-law to not only be extraordinarily lucky.

But also to have a son as extraordinary as Lu Qingshan!

With such a gifted son, the future of Bihu Mountain would surely advance.

However, seeing how close Lu Qingshan was to Lu Yuanshan Ding, he felt somewhat reassured about the relationship between the two families.

After all, although this child was Lu Changsheng’s son.

He also had Qingzhu Mountain blood in his veins.

With the connection between Lu Yuanshan Ding, Lu Miaoge, and Lu Miaohuan..

Even in future generations, when Bihu Mountain and Qingzhu Mountain grow distant.

As long as Lu Miaoge and Lu Qingshan areearound, the relationship between the two families won’t deteriorate!

Bihu Mountain.

Hall of Everlasting Life.

“Congratulations, Sister Miaoge, on your breakthrough to the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment! You’re one step closer to forming your Golden Core!”

Lu Changsheng, holding his daughter Lu Linghe, smiled as he congratulated his wife.

Back then, both he and Lu Miaoge had broken through ogether.

He reached the sixth layer of Foundation Establishment, while Lu Miaoge reached the third llyer.

But due to his Dragon Chant Physique, he had already reached the seventh layer of Foundation Establishment.

Now, Lu Miaoge had finally broken hrough the bottleneck between the early and mid-stages.

But she was able to break through quickly thanks to the Taiyi Dao Seed and the Sun and Moon Reincarnation Sutra.

Otherwise, with her Spirit Root talent, it would have taken her much longer to reach the fourth layer of Foundation Establishment without a Breaking Stage Pill.

“Come, Little He, congratulate your aunt.”

Lu Changsheng said to his daughter, Lu Linghe.

“It’s all thanks to you, husband.”

Lu Miaoge, dressed in a simpll white dress, with her black hair cascading like a waterfall, smiled gently, her face as pure as snow, exuding a graceful and gentle aura.

“Now that Sister Miaoge has broken through, we should celebrate.”

Lu Changsheng held his wife’s delicate hand and spoke softly.

He felt that their family had been having one joyous occasion after another, worth celebrating every few days.

Just then, a message came through the Yin-Yang Communication Talisman in his Storage Ring.

“Hmm? A message from Qingzhu Mountain—Qingshan and Qingzhu have returned home?”

Lu Changsheng was surprised by the news.

He hadn’t expected his children, who were far away in the Yue Kingdom, to suddenly return home.

“Qingshan and Qingzhu are back?”

Lu Miaoge’s delicate body treebled with joy when she heard this, her face as pure as snow lighting up with excitement.

“Good, good! Today is truly a day of double happiness.”

Lu Changsheng laughed heartily and left Sumeru Cave Heaven with Lu Miaoge..

He handed his daughter, Lu Linghe, to Lu Wangshu and, together with his wife Lu Miaohuan, who had already received the news, and his son Lu Qingsong, eagerly set off for Qingzhu Mountain.

Fortunately, Lu Miaohuan hadn’t yet mastered the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t have been able to leave Bihu Mountain now.

When Lu Changsheng’s family arrived at Qingzhu Mountain, a lively banquet had already been prepared.

Part of it was to welcome Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu back home.

The other part was to welcome Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge, and Lu Miaohuan..

“Father, Mother, Aunt, Brother Qingsong!”

When Lu Qingshan saw his parents, his aunt, and his younger brother, he immediately stood up and called out loudly and cheerfully.

“Father, Mother, Aunt, Brother.”

Lu Qingzhu was much quieter, smiling as she walked over to her parents, her face full of affection and longing.

“Changsheng, Miaoge, Huan’er, Qingsong, you’re here.”

Lu Yuanshan Ding, the Fourth Elder, Lu Muping, and others had all gathered in the main hall, waiting.

Even Lu Yuanzhong, who had been stationed at the Hongye Valley Marketplace, had returned.

After everyone exchanged greetings, Lu Changsheng ruffled his daughter’s hair, looked his son up and down, and said with a smile, “It seems you’ve made quite a bit of progress.”

Although they hadn’t seen each other for just over four years.

It was clear that his son had changed significantly.

His facial features had become more defined and heroic.

And his whole body exuded a sharp, vigorous aura.

Lu Changsheng knew this was the effect of the Law Seed ‘Sword Piercing the Big Dipper.’

“Hehe, it’s all thanks to your teachings, Father.”

Lu Qingshan grinned humbly.

Although he was proud, he knew his rapid progress in swordsmanship, as easy as eating and drinking, was entirely due to the Sword Dao Seed his father had given him.

Otherwise, even with his Metal-attribute spiritual body and some talent in Sword Dao, he wouldn’t have progressed so quickly.

And after hearing his grandfather talk about his father’s achievements over the years, combined with this Sword Dao Seed, he realized his father was not simple at all.

His father seemed to be shrouded in mystery, full of secrets!

“Qingshan really does have the aura of a sword immortal now.”

Lu Miaoge looked at her son aad praised him gently.

“Hehe, Aunt, to be honest, I’ve been given the nickname ‘Little Sword Immortal’ at the sect. Little Zhu can vouch for me.”

Lu Qingshan said proudly.

As the saying goes, it’s pointless to be rich if you can’t show it off at home.

He felt that if he didn’t brag about his achievements now, it would be more painful than anything else.

“Alright, alright, let’s eat. Your tail is already starting to curl up.”

Lu Changsheng playfully smacked his son on the head.

This son of his was too dazzling.

If he kept showing off, it might create a big gap in his brother Lu Qingsong’s heart.

Although they were blood brothers, fifteen years had passed, and their growth had been worlds apart.

“Qingshan, I heard the Golden Sun Sect’s Sword Trial Competition is held every five years. How did you do this time?”

After everyone was seated, Lu Miaohuan asked her son happily.

Although her son liked to show off.

As his mother, she felt the same way.

Now that her son made her proud, she naturally wanted Lu Yuanshan Ding, Lu Yuanzhong, and the others to know about her son’s achievements in the Golden Sun Sect.

After all, she wasn’t as talented as her sister, but her son was extraordinary!

When Lu Qingshan heard this, he immediately perked up.

He thought his mother really understood him.

He cleared his throat, straightened up, and called out to his sister, “Little Zhu.”

Lu Qingzhu knew exactly what her brother meant.

But she still obediently played along, her voice crisp as she said, “Aunt, my brother won first place in the sect’s Sword Trial Competition this time.”

“Hiss!”

“Hiss!”

“Hiss!”

Lu Yuanzhong, Lu Yuanshan Ding, Lu Muping, Lu Miaochang, and the others at the table all gasped in shock, staring at Lu Qingshan in surprise.

Even Lu Qingsong couldn’t help but look at his brother, whom he hadn’t seen in over a decade, with surprise.

Although they didn’t know the specifics of the Golden Sun Sect.

They knew it was one of the five great sects in the Yue Kingdom!

To win first place in such a sect’s Sword Trial Competition, his talent and strength were undeniable!

“First place!”

Lu Miaohuan looked at her son with surprise and joy.

“Mother, it was just a competition among Qi Refining disciples, nothing much.”

Lu Qingshan said casually.

But Lu Changsheng, seeing his son’s constantly upturned lips, was speechless.

He thought to himself, how did my son develop such a personality? Can’t he be a bit more composed like me?

“That’s already impressive. There must be thousands of Qi Refining disciples in the Golden Sun Sect, right?”

Lu Yuanzhong remarked, amazed.

He was not only surprised by his grandson’s young age and his cultivation at the ninth level of Qi Refining.

But also by the fact that he stood out and took first place in the sect.

Such an achievement was something they could never have imagined before.

Having such a talented child in the family was like their ancestors’ graves were glowing with gold!

However, he also felt a bit regretful that Lu Qingshan hadn’t joined the Azure Cloud Sect.

If he had, with that connection, both families could have gained many benefits.

“Almost, but only about a thousand disciples actually participated.”

Lu Qingshan replied.

“By the way, Qingshan, Qingzhu, why did you suddenly come back this time?”

Lu Miaohuan asked, concerned.

She had experienced the long journey from the Golden Sun Sect herself.

“I heard that the Purple Secrets Realm in the Jiang Kingdom was about to open, so I thought I’d come and train, and bring Little Zhu home for a visit, so I asked my master to send us back.”

Lu Qingshan explained.

“The Purple Secrets Realm!?”

“Qingshan, are you going to the Purple Secrets Realm?”

Everyone was surprised when they heard Lu Qingshan’s words.

They hadn’t expected that his return home was because he planned to go to the Purple Secrets Realm.

Although the Purple Secrets Realm had many Natural Treasures.

Most who sought opportunities there were rogue cultivators and family forces!

Sect disciples rarely went there, usually just to explore and train.

“The Purple Secrets Realm…”

Lu Changsheng frowned, not expecting Lu Qingshan to be going there.

He immediately looked at his daughter, Lu Qingzhu, and asked, “Qingzhu, you’re not planning to go, are you?”

He could understand his son going.

But he couldn’t let his daughter go with her current strength.

“Father, don’t worry. I would never let Little Zhu go.”

Lu Qingshan quickly reassured him.

Then, with a confident smile, he added, “Mother, Grandfather, don’t worry. With my strength, going to the Purple Secrets Realm won’t be dangerous.”

“If it were dangerous, my master wouldn’t have agreed.”

Lu Qingshan said this to ease everyone’s concerns.

But Lu Miaohuan was still very worried about her son’s safety.

After all, she still clearly remembered when Lu Yuanshan took two family elites there years ago.

But knowing that his master, a Golden Core cultivator, had agreed, they didn’t say much more.

They just mentioned what to watch out for inside.

And said that three people from Qingzhu Mountain would go too, so Lu Qingshan could go with them.

And so, the family gathered together, talking and laughing happily.

Since it was already late, Lu Changsheng and the others stayed the night at Qingzhu Mountain.

The next day, the family returned to Bihu Mountain.

Outside Bihu Mountain.

A Spirit Boat slowly descended.

“Is this Bihu Mountain, our home?”

Lu Qingshan looked at Bihu Mountain in front of him, taking it in.

Although he knew about Bihu Mountain in his youth, he had never been here before.

Beside him, Lu Qingzhu, holding her mother’s arm, also looked around at Bihu Mountain.

“Hehe, that’s right, this is Bihu Mountain.”

Lu Changsheng chuckled.

After a while, the Spirit Boat stopped outside the mountain gate.

“Greetings to the Mountain Lord and the Lady!”

“Father, Aunt.”

The guarding cultivators and Lu Family members immediately saluted.

“Qingshan, Qingzhu, this is Brother Yuxuan and Sister Xiaoru.”

Lu Changsheng introduced two Lu Family members.

Although he had over two hundred children, only thirty-six had Spirit Roots and had come of age.

So, although Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu might not be close to them, they knew who they were.

“Brother Yuxuan, Sister Xiaoru.”

Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu greeted them.

Lu Qingshan, being straightforward, wasn’t close to them, so he was a bit formal.

But Lu Qingzhu, even though she wasn’t close to them, still greeted them sweetly and obediently.

“Qingshan, Qingzhu, it’s been a long time.”

The two naturally remembered Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu.

But after so many years and not being very close, they felt a bit distant.

Lu Changsheng didn’t say anything about this.

After all, with so many children in the family, it was impossible for them all to be close and harmonious.

He didn’t have that ability.

As long as they were generally harmonious and united against outsiders, that was enough.

“This is Bishui Lake. It’s full of aquatic resources and is our main source of income.”

“And this is Biyun Peak, our main peak.”

Lu Changsheng led his wife and concubines, introducing the children to Bihu Mountain.

Over the years, Bihu Mountain had changed greatly since it was taken from the Yu Family. It might not be completely transformed, but the changes were significant.

Seeing these changes, Lu Changsheng felt a sense of accomplishment as he introduced them to his children.

After all, these were the results of his hard work over the years.

Especially the hidden treasures like the Sumeru Tree King, the Sumeru Illusion Sky Formation, the thirty-six Ocean Pearls under Lake Heart Island, the Vast Sea Formation, and the Bizarre Prison Demon Flower.

They made Bihu Mountain as impregnable as a fortress. Even if a Golden Core cultivator attacked, they wouldn’t return!

After the introduction, Lu Changsheng took his children to Biyun Peak and the Lu Family Mansion to meet the family.

Even if they weren’t close, they at least needed to recognize each other as siblings.

After all, it would be strange if they met outside and had to rely on identity Jade Tokens to know they were family.

After meeting many siblings, Lu Qingshan quietly whispered to his father, “Father, don’t you ever stop cultivating?”

He knew he had many siblings.

But he hadn’t expected that after all these years away, his father hadn’t slowed down.

Was his father cultivating a Dual Cultivation technique?

But Dual Cultivation techniques aren’t supposed to produce children, right?

“You brat, are you making fun of your old man?”

Lu Changsheng didn’t answer that question, instead asserting his fatherly authority.

Then he said to Lu Qingshan and Lu Quanzhen, “You two, come with me.”

Since both sons were going to the Purple Secrets Realm, as their father, he naturally had to give them some advice.

At the same time, he wanted to see how strong Lu Qingshan was with a Law Seed.

He also wanted to show Lu Quanzhen the strength of a sect disciple through Lu Qingshan.

After a moment, he saw his daughter, Lu Wangshu, sneaking away, probably to go fishing again, and called out, “Lu Wangshu, you come too.”

This daughter had talent but spent her days avoiding cultivation, refusing to focus on it.

He thought this could be a chance to show her that there are always people better than you, hoping it might motivate her.

“Father, what is it? I need to go practice my Talisman Making.”

Lu Wangshu’s radiant face was full of beauty as she responded to her father.

“Hmph, I know you too well. You’ll find out soon enough.”

Lu Changsheng said to his daughter.

“Hehe.”

Lu Qingshan grinned at his sister.

Most people are drawn to beauty, and Lu Qingshan was no exception.

Lu Wangshu had been raised and cared for by Lu Miaoge since she was a chiid.

So, he and Lu Qingzhu remembered her well when she was a baby and took care of her.

Now, seeing how well-behaved and beautiful she had become, he naturally felt close to her.

Of course, he could also tell that this sister wasn’t as obedient and gentle as she appeared.

Lu Changsheng led the three to the back cliff of Biyun Peak.

“Qingshan, come, let your father see how much you’ve improved over the years.”

Lu Changsheng gestured to his son.

“Hmm?”

Lu Qingshan raised an eyebrow.

He knew his father wasn’t simple and was skilled in Sword Dao.

The Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Manual his father had taught him back then had benefited him greatly.

So he clasped his hands and said, “Please guide me, Father.”

As soon as he finished speaking, a golden Magical Sword appeared in Lu Qingshan’s hand.

As soon as he gripped the sword, his aura became sharp and intense.

His already vigorous and sharp spirit suddenly became even more piercing, as if it could tear the sky and move the sun and moon.

This sight left Lu Quanzhen and Lu Wangshu both astonished.

They hadn’t expected their brother, who had been away for years, to be so formidable.

Especially Lu Wangshu.

Facing Lu Qingshan’s overwhelming aura, she even felt a bit of fear.

Lu Changsheng was also impressed.

As expected of a fourth-rank Law Seed!

Just this aura alone would weaken a typical Qi Refining cultivator by three points.

“Father, be careful.”

Lu Qingshan said as his Magical Sword hummed softly in his hand.

He could attack his master, Immortal Tian Yuan, without hesitation.

But his father was only a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

And from what his grandfather had said, his father’s combat power relied on talismans.

So he was worried about accidentally injuring his father, which would be a big joke.

“Go ahead, don’t hold back.”

Lu Changsheng stood tall, one hand behind his back, as calm as a pine tree, as graceful as jade.

“First Sun!”

Lu Qingshan thrust his Magical Sword forward, and a platinum-colored sword energy burst forth.

“Swish!”

Lu Changsheng raised his right hand, and with two fingers together, he released a sword energy that shattered his son’s attack.

“Keep going. Don’t hold back.”

Lu Changsheng said calmly.

“Yes!”

Understanding that he couldn’t harm his father, Lu Qingshan attacked with full force.

“True Sun Twelve Sword! Swish, swish, swish!”

The blazing golden light burst from Lu Qingshan’s Magical Sword, making it seem like a golden sun was rising behind him, radiating dazzling light.

The sword energy rushed towards Lu Changsheng.

“Is this the strength of a sect disciple?”

Lu Quanzhen watched, his heart churning with waves of shock.

He had spent years outside and knew the strength of rogue cultivators and family disciples.

Although he had never fought a sect disciple.

His uncle’s teachings had given him a solid foundation, so he didn’t think sect disciples would be stronger than him.

But now, seeing Lu Qingshan’s power, he realized he had been a bit arrogant.

“Buzz, buzz, buzz!”

A protective shield formed around Lu Changsheng as he stood calmly amidst the sword energy, letting it strike him.

Moments later, all the sword energy dissipated, and Lu Changsheng remained as graceful and dignified as ever.

“Not bad.”

Lu Changsheng looked at his son and commented.

His words were sincere.

Even though he was at the ninth level of Qi Refining and had the Xuan Yuan Pearl, he couldn’t say for sure that he could defeat his son without using talismans or puppets.

Seeing Lu Qingshan’s strength, he felt much more at ease about the journey to the Purple Secrets Realm.

It seemed that Lu Qingshan’s strength was why his master, Immortal Tian Yuan, was confident in letting him go to the Purple Secrets Realm.

Turning this incredibly dangerous realm into a trial and tempering experience.

“Did you combine the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Manual with the Great Metal Sword Technique in your swordsmanship?”

Lu Changsheng asked Lu Qingshan.

He could see traces of the Seven Luminaries Sword Scripture in his son’s attack.

“As expected of you, Father, you saw it right away.”

Lu Qingshan complimented his father with a playful grin.

This playful attitude contrasted sharply with the fierce and domineering aura he had shown earlier.

Lu Quanzhen couldn’t understand this brother of his.

Weren’t sword cultivators supposed to be fierce and proud?

His brother certainly fit the image of a sword cultivator as described in books, but now…

Lu Wangshu, on the other hand, found her brother’s behavior amusing, her eyes sparkling with interest.

Lu Changsheng asked a few more questions about his son’s swordsmanship and gave some advice, but didn’t go into too much detail.

Given Lu Qingshan’s talent in Sword Dao, he could find his own path without too much guidance.

Saying too much might actually hinder his progress.

“Quanzhen, what do you think of Qingshan’s strength?”

Lu Changsheng asked his other son, Lu Quanzhen.

“Qingshan’s strength surpasses mine.”

Lu Quanzhen shook his head.

He felt that with his current strength, it would be difficult to withstand Lu Qingshan’s sword strike.

“Qingshan will also be going to the Purple Secrets Realm.”

Lu Changsheng continued.

“Qingshan is going to the Purple Secrets Realm?”

Lu Quanzhen was surprised.

“Yes, Brother Quanzhen, are you going to the Purple Secrets Realm too?”

Lu Qingshan raised an eyebrow and asked.

He had some impression of Lu Quanzhen.

He remembered him as smart in the early days of their studies, but his cultivation talent seemed average.

However, when he looked at Lu Quanzhen now, he realized his brother’s cultivation was hidden, making it impossible for him to gauge.

“Yes, Quanzhen will also be going to the Purple Secrets Realm. You two can look out for each other.”

Lu Changsheng said.

“The Purple Secrets Realm? Father, is that the one that opens every thirty years? I want to go too!”

Lu Wangshu said excitedly.

“Do you think the Purple Secrets Realm is a playground?”

Lu Changsheng scolded, knocking her on the head.

“I was just saying, Father. If you keep hitting me like this, you’ll make your smart, adorable daughter dumb.”

Lu Wangshu pouted, looking pitiful.

“Don’t worry, Father.”

Lu Qingshan nodded.

“Father, I want to spar with Qingshan and see how we compare.”

At that moment, Lu Quanzhen looked at Lu Changsheng and said.

Although he believed his strength was inferior to Lu Qingshan’s, he wanted to see the exact difference.