Chapter 355: Contracting the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, Lu Qingshan Breaks Through!

Bihu Mountain.

The weather was clear, with a gentle breeze and bright sunshine.

Lu Changsheng was basking in the sun, holding two infants, chatting with his wives, when he suddenly heard that his son Lu Quanzhen had emerged from seclusion.

This son had been in seclusion for almost a year.

Upon hearing the news, he immediately summoned Lu Quanzhen to meet him.

“Father, your son greets you.”

Lu Quanzhen came forward and bowed with cupped hands.

After nearly a year of seclusion, he had undergone significant changes.

His entire body exuded restrained power, his appearance was refined, and his demeanor was elegant. His deep, dark eyes were narrow, like a bottomless abyss.

“It seems you’ve gained quite a lot during this time.”

Lu Changsheng glanced at his son and spoke.

“Thanks to the Zifu Pill you gave me, Father.”

Lu Quanzhen said this.

Because of the Zifu Pill, his Divine Sense had extended to 150 zhang, comparable to the late Foundation Establishment stage.

Moreover, his physical body had also seen significant improvement!

This greatly aided him in comprehending the next stage of the *Five Elements Kun Peng Technique*.

“Hehe, follow me.”

Lu Changsheng chuckled softly and stood up.

With the Zifu Pill enhancing his Divine Sense, Lu Quanzhen should now have a better chance of taming the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.

He found his wife Lu Miaoyun and retrieved the Acient Beast Taming Talisman.

Then he called out to Hong Lian inside the house: “Hong Lian.”

“Whoosh!”

The Ancient Beast Taming Talisman emitted a radiant glow, and a golden silkworm about five inches long with translucent wings appeared.

The silkworm seemed to have been disturbed from sleep, and as soon as it appeared, it exuded a fierce and bloodthirsty aura.

“What’s this?”

Lu Quanzhen’s pupils contracted slightly as he sensed a dangerous aura from the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.

“This is the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, an ancient and rare insect. It’s extremely fierce, impervious to Divine Abilities and techniques. Once it matures and grows six wings, it can even devour a Nascent Soul True Lord.”

“Of course, this one is still in its larval stage, with only early Second-Tier strength, far from that level.”

“But if caught off guard, it could still pose a threat to late Foundation Establishment cultivators.”

Lu Changsheng held the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm in his palm and spoke slowly.

“A Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, impervious to Divine Abilities and techniques, that can devour a Nascent Soul True Lord once it grows six wings!?”

Lu Quanzhen was shocked as he stared at the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.

No wonder it gave off such a dangerous aura.

He figured that in a fight, he might not be a match for this Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.

“This Six-Winged Golden Silkworm is a gift from me to you.”

“However, this insect is ferocious and difficult to tame. You’ll have to subdue it yourself.”

Lu Changsheng looked at Lu Quanzhen and said.

Although he could help, Lu Quanzhen needed to gain the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm’s approval himself.

“Father, isn’t this too valuable?”

Lu Quanzhen, though very tempted, politely declined.

After all, he had just received a precious bottle of Purple Mansion Pills not long ago.

Now, having just come out of seclusion, he was being given such a rare spirit insect, which made him feel overwhelmed.

But he couldn’t deny that his father had a lot of good things.

“Hehe, if you have more means when you’re out in the world, it eases my mind and your mother’s as well.”

Lu Changsheng spoke gently.

“Thank you, Father!”

Lu Quanzhen stopped being polite, bowed with cupped hands, and asked how he should go about taming the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.

“Remember this secret technique.”

Lu Changsheng handed a Jade Slip containing a technique to Lu Quanzhen.

It was the Beast Taming method he had obtained from Hong Lian.

Lu Quanzhen studied the Jade Slip and was surprised: “The Blood Contract Technique!?”

There are many methods for forming a beast contract.

Among them, the Blood Contract Technique is the most domineering!

It’s difficult to break, and once the contract is formed, if the master dies, the spirit beast will die too.

However, the Blood Contract Technique also has its benefits.

With a regular contract, unless the spirit beast is raised from birth and forms a bond, a contract with a beast of equal strength often fails.

Even if the contract is successful, it can be unstable.

A spirit beast might break the contract upon achieving a breakthrough, driven by its immense demonic power.

This is why most cultivators contract either a beast cub or a beast weaker than themselves.

It’s because contracting a beast of the same level or a higher bloodline is extremely difficult through normal means.

But the Blood Contract Technique not only increases the chances of a successful contract, but with each breakthrough, it further binds the spirit beast’s soul to the master, deepening their connection.

“Indeed, the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm has low intelligence, and a regular contract would make it hard to achieve mutual understanding.”

“So it’s best to use the Blood Contract Technique.”

Lu Changsheng explained.

For a spirit insect like the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, a regular contract would not only be difficult to form but could even lead to backlash.

“Thank you, Father.”

Lu Quanzhen expressed his gratitude, understanding that this contract would completely bind the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm to him.

Immediately, Lu Quanzhen followed the Blood Contract Technique, cutting his finger and smearing his blood on the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.

“Buzz, buzz, buzz!”

In an instant, the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm’s ferocity was triggered. Its wings, thin as cicada wings, were like flying knives, and its eyes glowed with a bloodthirsty light.

If Lu Changsheng weren’t suppressing it with his consciousness, the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm would have attacked Lu Quanzhen.

“Hong Lian!”

Lu Changsheng called out to Hong Lian.

The Ancient Beast Taming Talisman glowed, and symbols resembling birds and beasts appeared, buzzing as they emitted a primal aura. The symbols then transformed into birds and beasts that flew towards the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm and Lu Quanzhen, lifelike in form.

“Is this the Bird and Beast Ancient Seal?”

Lu Quanzhen didn’t recognize the meaning of the seal script but had heard of such seals.

It’s said that these seals are manifestations of the world’s laws.

Some say they are the bone scripts of the demon race.

According to records, some powerful demon beasts, upon reaching a certain level, awaken their bone scripts and inherit their bloodline memories.

In any case, such ancient seals are usually only encountered at the Golden Core or Nascent Soul stages.

Now his father was using these mysterious ancient seals to help him contract a spirit beast.

“Quanzhen!”

Lu Changsheng called out to his son, signaling him to focus on the Blood Contract.

Lu Quanzhen immediately held his breath, focusing his blood to draw intricate symbols on the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.

“Buzz!”

The blood-formed symbols burst with mysterious power, entering the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm’s body.

Immediately after, Lu Quanzhen felt a terrifying, ferocious aura rushing towards his sea of consciousness.

However, within his sea of consciousness, a bird-like beast appeared, suppressing this aura.

It was the Bird and Beast Ancient Seal just formed by the Ancient Beast Taming Talisman!

Lu Quanzhen knew he needed to suppress the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm’s consciousness to make it submit!

His consciousness transformed into a mythical bird and charged at the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm’s consciousness.

At the same time, his fingers continued to draw Blood Contract symbols, infusing more blood into the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.

Lu Changsheng watched quietly, waiting for the outcome.

With the Ancient Beast Taming Talisman aiding in the suppression of the sea of consciousness, if his son couldn’t contract this spirit insect, then as a father, he would be at a loss.

Time passed slowly.

“Boom!”

Suddenly, a terrifying aura of Spiritual Energy erupted from within Lu Quanzhen, causing his robes to flutter.

Behind him, a vast ocean appeared, with a giant egg, black and gold intertwined, floating within. A giant fish and a divine bird faintly appeared, roaring and shrieking, their forms blurred but terrifying.

“Quanzhen’s technique is not simple.”

Lu Changsheng narrowed his eyes slightly.

He knew that the technique his son was cultivating had been taught by his brother-in-law, and it was a half-demonic path technique.

However, he wasn’t clear on the specifics of the technique and had never inquired about it.

Now, seeing the aura his son was emitting—Yin and Yang, Five Elements revolving, seemingly capable of refining all things—he could tell this technique was extraordinary.

“Screech!”

The giant egg behind Lu Quanzhen cracked open, and a golden bird soared into the sky, screeching as it shot towards the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, devouring it.

“Roar, roar, roar!”

The Six-Winged Golden Silkworm roared in defiance, its golden light surging, exuding a ferocious and bloodthirsty aura, resisting Lu Quanzhen.

But under the suppression of Lu Changsheng and the Ancient Beast Taming Talisman, as the struggle continued, the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm’s aura gradually weakened.

“Buzz!”

It was unclear how much time had passed, but an invisible connection formed between Lu Quanzhen and the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, establishing a bond.

At that moment, although the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm still exuded a fierce and murderous aura, it was no longer as violent.

“Not bad.”

Lu Changsheng nodded slightly, knowing that his son had successfully contracted the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.

“Phew!”

Lu Quanzhen opened his eyes and exhaled deeply. His face was pale, and he was visibly exhausted.

He looked at the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm in front of him and felt a faint connection between them.

He stretched out his hand towards the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.

The Six-Winged Golden Silkworm immediately flew to Lu Quanzhen’s palm, growling softly as it tried to suppress its bloodthirsty nature.

“Thank you, Father!”

Lu Quanzhen bowed to Lu Changsheng.

Through the contracting process, he deeply understood the terrifying nature of the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.

Without his father’s help and the ancient seal script, even if he could suppress the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, he wouldn’t have been able to make it submit.

But now, with this Six-Winged Golden Silkworm as his spirit beast, his future cultivation path would be much smoother!

“As long as you like this gift.”

“By the way, the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm mainly feeds on blood.”

Lu Changsheng waved his hand and continued to explain how to care for the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.

“I really like it. I will definitely live up to your expectations, Father!”

Lu Quanzhen said this, remembering everything.

He then mentioned that he planned to go on a journey soon.

“You can make your own decisions on these matters. If you need anything, just let the family know.”

Lu Changsheng said this.

Lu Quanzhen had mentioned his plans to go on a journey long ago.

So when his son had been in seclusion for so long, Lu Changsheng had guessed that he was preparing for this journey.

“I’ve almost finished my preparations.”

Lu Quanzhen felt warmth in his heart and smiled.

“Have you decided where to go?”

Lu Changsheng asked casually.

“I plan to visit Qingluan Immortal City first, then perhaps head to the Jin Kingdom for training.”

Lu Quanzhen said this.

“The Jin Kingdom…”

Lu Changsheng frowned slightly at the mention of the Jin Kingdom.

Although the Jin Kingdom bordered the Jiang Kingdom, it was controlled by demonic forces.

And hearing the mention of the Jin Kingdom, he couldn’t help but think of his daughter Nangong Yaoyao, who was far away in the Jin Kingdom.

And her mother, Nangong Mili, as well as Meng Xiaochan, the future mother of his child.

“Why do you want to go to the Jin Kingdom?” Lu Changsheng asked.

“I want to see what the demonic cultivation world is like. Besides, I’m cultivating a demonic path technique, so there might be opportunities for me in the Jin Kingdom.”

Lu Quanzhen replied calmly.

His decision to go to the Jin Kingdom was influenced by his uncle, Qu Changge.

He wanted to see for himself what the demonic forces and the country were really like, whether they were as described in the books.

Lu Changsheng was silent for a moment, then sighed and said, “If you go to the Jin Kingdom, be very careful.”

He knew that trying to dissuade his son wouldn’t have much effect.

Moreover, since his son had already reached Foundation Establishment, he didn’t want to interfere too much, preferring to let him make his own choices.

“Don’t worry, Father. I’ll be careful.”

Lu Quanzhen replied respectfully.

Lu Changsheng had initially wanted to suggest that if his son encountered any danger, he could seek help from the Five Poison Sect.

But then he thought of Nangong Mili. If she heard about Lu Quanzhen, her son, it would be like sending a lamb to the slaughter.

So instead, he asked, “Do you have any questions about your cultivation?”

“Father, I do have some questions regarding the next stage of my technique.”

Lu Quanzhen immediately voiced his cultivation doubts.

“The Yin-Yang Five Elements Kun Peng Technique?”

Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow as he listened to his son’s questions, then began to explain.

Although he hadn’t studied this technique himself,

as the Master of Lu Mountain, he had knowledge of two True Immortal-level techniques and several orthodox-level techniques!

Even if he was a bit dull, with so many techniques as a foundation, he could easily answer his son’s questions.

In fact, thanks to the Yin-Yang Creation Sutra, he could offer guidance from a higher perspective, giving Lu Quanzhen some valuable insights.

As expected, after hearing his father’s guidance, Lu Quanzhen had several realizations, even gaining a deeper understanding of the *Yin-Yang Five Elements Kun Peng Technique*.

“Thank you, Father!”

Lu Quanzhen bowed to Lu Changsheng, thinking how his father was truly remarkable.

Even without knowing the specifics of his technique, he could still provide such profound insights.

Was it possible that his father was really the reincarnation of a Nascent Soul True Lord or even a Divine Transformation expert? Could he be a second-generation immortal?

But considering his treatment, he did feel like a second-generation immortal.

“Hehe, if you have any doubts in your cultivation in the future, don’t hesitate to ask me.”

Lu Changsheng didn’t know what his son was thinking and laughed softly.

Guiding and teaching his children brought him a sense of accomplishment.

After all, with so many techniques at his disposal, he could make good use of them.

Perhaps, with his guidance, his son could forge his own path from the original technique.

“I understand, Father.”

Lu Quanzhen replied respectfully.

“Father, about the Purple Secrets Realm…”

At that moment, Lu Quanzhen remembered something—his elder brother Lu Ping’an and Qin Yi’s situation.

He had noticed that his elder brother seemed to have some unspoken burden, making it difficult for him to face Qin Yi.

Now, seeing the terrifying depth of their family’s foundation, he had an inkling that it might be related to his elder brother’s talents.

But since the family hadn’t spoken about it, he didn’t ask. He just thought it was necessary to mention it to his father.

After all, his elder brother’s personality wouldn’t allow him to tell their father, and he would keep it to himself, regretting it for the rest of his life.

“That girl has quite a strong personality.”

Lu Changsheng found this amusing when he heard it.

But hearing that the girl had been so forward while his son hadn’t reacted at all made him shake his head in disappointment.

If his son had been a bit more proactive, they might have had a child by now.

“Quanzhen, you were thoughtful. I’ll have a talk with Ping’an about this.”

Lu Changsheng said to his son, planning to talk to Lu Ping’an later.

But he also felt that his son might be too burdened by responsibility and might not be able to let go, so the conversation might not yield much.

“Perhaps I should have Wangshu send a few letters to the Heavenly Sword Sect in Ping’an’s name. That way, he wouldn’t be able to back out.”

Lu Changsheng stroked his chin, pondering this.

Time passed quickly, and over three months went by in a flash.

As Li Xingruo broke through to Foundation Establishment and gained Divine Sense, her progress in refining pills was rapid. It wouldn’t be long before she advanced to a Second-Tier mid-Tier pill refiner.

Seeing this, Lu Changsheng felt that their pill refining room at home was too small.

He hired someone to upgrade the pill refining room, planning to set up five Earth Fire furnaces.

That way, he and Li Xingruo could refine multiple batches of pills simultaneously.

And with Li Xingruo’s breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, Lu Changsheng had been particularly attentive to her at night.

However, since both of them were Foundation Establishment cultivators, it was relatively difficult to conceive, so they hadn’t had a child yet.

Recently, though, Zhao Qingqing had come to stay at Bihu Mountain, and today she sent a letter saying she was pregnant, which made Lu Changsheng very happy.

When his son Lu Quanzhen had broken through to Foundation Establishment, he had gained a bloodline effect that increased the chances of inheriting a spirit body.

Since both he and Zhao Qingqing had spirit bodies, there was a good chance they could have a child with a spirit body.

So, Lu Changsheng planned to visit Zhao Qingqing at the Azure Cloud Sect in a few days.

“Boom!”

At that moment, Lu Changsheng suddenly felt a surge of powerful magic entering his body, forming drops of liquid magic in his sea of qi and dantian.

“Buzz, buzz, buzz!”

In an instant, as the liquid magic condensed, Lu Changsheng felt his realm on the verge of breaking through to the eighth layer of Foundation Establishment.

“Is this Qingshan breaking through Foundation Establishment?”

Lu Changsheng immediately guessed that his son Lu Qingshan, who was far away in the Golden Sun Sect in the Yue Kingdom, had broken through.

After all, considering the time, it had been two years since the Purple Secrets Realm. Given Lu Qingshan’s situation, he should have broken through long ago.

He figured the delay might have been due to travel or the need to consolidate his cultivation.

[Name: Lu Qingshan]

[Lifespan: 27/238]

[Talent: Sixth-Tier Spirit Root, Metal-attribute Spiritual Body (mid-Tier Spirit Body)]

[Cultivation: Foundation Establishment, First Layer]

[Abilities: Sword Dao Affinity (91%)]

“Tsk, tsk, tsk, as expected of my son.”

Lu Changsheng looked at the system panel in front of him, a smile on his face.

Both his age and his Sword Dao talent were impressive.

“Speaking of which, is the Sword Dao affinity maxed out at 100%?”

Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but wonder.

He didn’t dwell on it, closing the attribute panel and heading to his Cave Dwelling to prepare for his breakthrough.

In an instant, without his suppression, the liquid magic in his sea of qi and dantian expanded rapidly, breaking through his limits!

At that moment, without the need for external pressure, the liquid magic in his sea of qi and dantian reached its limit, allowing Lu Changsheng to break through to the eighth layer of Foundation Establishment effortlessly.

“Finally reached the eighth layer. Just one more layer to reach the ninth.”

Lu Changsheng quietly sensed the changes brought on by his breakthrough.

He felt that at this rate, he might reach the ninth layer of Foundation Establishment just from relying on his children’s progress, even before he finished cultivating the Yin-Yang Creation Sutra.

“But Ping’an should be close to breaking through to Foundation Establishment as well.”

Lu Changsheng thought to himself as he continued to meditate, stabilizing the magic he had just gained.

After half a month in seclusion, Lu Changsheng emerged from the Sumeru Cave Heaven and returned to the Lu Family Mansion, where he immediately heard some shocking news from the Jiang Kingdom’s cultivation world.

The Golden Core ancestor of the Beast Taming Xu Family had emerged from seclusion and went to the ‘Five Elements Wang Family,’ one of the three great families of the Jiang Kingdom, and shattered their mountain gate with a single palm.