Chapter 373: Yun Wanshang: Let’s See if You Still Dare Pretend to Be Pitiful!

Azure Cloud Sect.

Caiyun Peak, within the palace at the mountain’s summit.

“Pure Maiden Reincarnation Technique”

Yun Wanshang looked at the technique in her hands, her brow furrowed, indicating her inner turmoil.

The previous Soul Dao dream had indeed improved her Divine Sense, allowing her to break through her bottleneck and master the Pure Maiden Reincarnation Technique.

But it also made her realize the mastery of this technique was purely coincidental.

To continue perfecting the technique, she would need to cultivate the Sun and Moon Reincarnation Sutra alongside it.

But by herself, she couldn’t practice the Sun and Moon Reincarnation Sutra.

To progress, she’d have to find Lu Changsheng and cultivate with him.

“If I want to break through to Nascent Soul, I must confront this issue head-on.”

“Even if it’s not for mastering the Pure Maiden Reincarnation Technique, I must still do it to perfect my state of mind!”

Yun Wanshang muttered to herself, her gaze distant and mysterious as if she were making a difficult decision.

In the previous Soul Dao dream, apart from improving her cultivation and mastering the Pure Maiden Reincarnation Technique,

it also forced her to question her own heart. She became aware that her state of mind was lacking.

She’d been hung up on Lu Changsheng and had always had a mental block regarding him.

A clear and unobstructed mind may not necessarily help with breakthrough cultivation—it may vary from person to person.

But having a flawed state of mind and unresolved feelings definitely hinders the breakthrough to Nascent Soul!

Not to mention one of the two major calamities during the Nascent Soul breakthrough, the Heart Demon Tribulation, requires one to confront and ask one’s heart!

“Now that I’ve mastered the Pure Maiden Reincarnation Technique, my body will remain in peak condition forever, meaning I have over 300 years to prepare.”

“So, when I attempt to form my Nascent Soul in the future, I can’t let mental issues cause any problems!”

Yun Wanshang took a deep breath and spoke with resolve.

She’s only been cultivating for 180 years.

At her age, reaching the late stages of Golden Core Formation is considered quite young.

She has plenty of time to cultivate to the peak of Golden Core before attempting the breakthrough to Nascent Soul.

Moreover, for ordinary Golden Core cultivators, their bodies start to decline around the age of 350, affecting their ability to form a Nascent Soul.

But with her mastery of the Pure Maiden Reincarnation Technique, her body will stay at its peak right up until she sits in meditation before her death.

In other words, even if she tries to form her Nascent Soul at 400 or 500 years old, her body’s condition won’t be an obstacle. She can dedicate all her time to preparing for Nascent Soul!

Given these circumstances, Yun Wanshang wouldn’t accept failing her Nascent Soul formation because of unresolved feelings or a flawed state of mind.

“Sigh.”

But when she thought of Lu Changsheng’s relationship with her disciple, Xiao Xiyue, Yun Wanshang let out a deep sigh.

To break through her mental block and have clarity, she couldn’t possibly just kill Lu Changsheng with a sword, could she?

For one, she wasn’t that kind of person and wouldn’t do such a thing.

She knew in her heart that even if she did, it wouldn’t clear her mind.

“If I could advance the Pure Maiden Reincarnation Technique using the Sun and Moon Reincarnation Sutra, and refine my True Core into a Golden Core with the help of the Spirit-Connecting Essence, I would have at least a 70% chance of reaching Nascent Soul!”

Yun Wanshang understood where her mental block lay.

The Spirit-Connecting Essence!

Her Spirit Jade Phoenix Marrow Body is an incredibly rare type of Spirit Body.

It had little effect before reaching Golden Core.

But once she broke through to Golden Core, the Spirit-Connecting Essence generated was astonishingly potent!

It’s said that those with a Spirit Jade Phoenix Marrow Body have a good chance at Nascent Soul upon reaching Golden Core!

Yet, despite having this Spirit Body, with the chance of forming a Nascent Soul before her eyes, she could only look but not partake, leaving her feeling stifled and frustrated.

Moreover, for a woman, giving away her first time wasn’t something so easily forgotten.

Especially when she saw Lu Changsheng grow more outstanding, constantly appearing within her sight.

Yun Wanshang felt agitated, reflecting on the Soul Dao dream where she practiced Dual Cultivation with Lu Changsheng, using her Spirit Jade Phoenix Marrow Body to form her Nascent Soul.

Though it was just a dream.

Based on her understanding of the Soul Dao dream, many things felt half-real, half-imagined, with hidden truths.

If she could cultivate with Lu Changsheng in the same way as in the dream, she had a very high likelihood of reaching Nascent Soul in the future.

Yet, knowing the countless benefits of cultivating with Lu Changsheng through Dual Cultivation, she couldn’t bear to proceed due to the relationship between him and her disciple Xiao Xiyue.

After all, she couldn’t really do what happened in the dream, could she?

In the Soul Dao dream, there was even a scenario where mother and daughter or master and disciple cultivated together; could it really be that bad?

Besides, it’s just cultivation. This type of Dual Cultivation wouldn’t only benefit her, it would greatly benefit him too.

Yun Wanshang reflected on what happened in the Soul Dao dream, wondering if master and disciple practicing together might not be such a big deal.

But the next moment, she shook her head to remove such thoughts, mumbling, “Yun Wanshang, you’ve really fallen into a devil’s trap to even think this way.”

Yun Wanshang took a deep breath, exhaling slowly before closing her eyes and meditating.

She felt that the Soul Dao dream had definitely affected her, causing unavoidable mental disturbances.

In earlier years, she never would have harbored such thoughts.

At that moment, Yun Wanshang suddenly sensed a familiar feeling of unease.

A jade pendant appeared in her hand.

The glow on the jade pendant shimmered, and Yun Wanshang knew Lu Changsheng had arrived at the Azure Cloud Sect.

He was currently cultivating the Sun and Moon Reincarnation Sutra with her disciple, Xiao Xiyue.

She now regretted giving the Sun and Moon Reincarnation Sutra to Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue.

Because each time they practiced it in the Azure Cloud Sect, her Spirit Jade Phoenix Marrow Body would feel a strange resonance that caused her discomfort.

And sensing this strange resonance left her agitated and restless, unable to focus on her own cultivation, almost wishing she could stab Lu Changsheng with a sword.

“Hmm.”

At this, Yun Wanshang’s eyebrows furrowed as she contemplated.

Her mental block regarding Lu Changsheng wasn’t just due to the Spirit-Connecting Essence; she also held quite a few grudges against Lu Changsheng.

After all, as a dignified Golden Core cultivator, she offered him the chance to be with her and suggested they could deepen their relationship after Foundation Establishment.

But instead of accepting, he not only declined, he then went on a spree of fathering children like a stud horse and became involved with her disciple, Xiao Xiyue. What did that mean? Did he look down on her?

Naturally, such things stifled her, making her feel displeased.

Since that’s the case, why should she be polite?

She could just forcefully Dual Cultivate with him and still use the Spirit-Connecting Essence to refine her Golden Core.

After all, as a dignified Golden Core Real Person, why should she always have to be considerate of a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator?

Furthermore, Dual Cultivating with her wouldn’t just benefit her; it would greatly benefit him!

“Hmph!”

Yun Wanshang thought back to the Soul Dao dream where Lu Changsheng kept deceitfully pleading with her, asking for ‘just one more time’ for the sake of cultivation.

But now, she was the one doing it for cultivation!

The more Yun Wanshang thought about it, the more her mind cleared, and she even felt justified!

In the past, he was used to detoxify her, and now she could use him again for her cultivation!

Hmph! Let’s see if you still dare act pitiful after this!

Even after decades, Yun Wanshang remembered the look on Lu Changsheng’s face when he acted pitiful, like he’d been wronged. It made her want to punch him!

He’s the father of dozens, yet in front of her, he acted like she had wronged him!

Have some shame!

Mingyue Pavilion.

In an elegantly antique Cave Dwelling.

Lu Changsheng had just finished cultivating the Sun and Moon Reincarnation Sutra with Xiao Xiyue.

The usually cold and pure Xiyue, who seemed like a moon goddess, now had her face flushed with a seductive charm, her beautiful eyes somewhat blurred.

Lu Changsheng embraced the alluring, fairy-like Xiao Xiyue, gently caressing her sweat-drenched, pink-white skin.

“Xiyue, how has your cultivation been over these years?”

Lu Changsheng thought about her Supreme Forgetting Emotions Technique.

So many years had passed, yet he still hadn’t found a way to resolve the issues with the Supreme Forgetting Emotions Technique.

But the Supreme Kindness Water Technique practiced by his wife, Lu Miaoge, had given him someeideas.

After he switched to another technique, the Supreme Kindness Water Technique underwent some changes, differing significantly from before.

However, its essence remained the same as the Supreme Kindness Water Technique.

If that’s the case, then can the Supreme Forgetting Emotions Technique, like the Supreme Kindness Water Technique, find a different path while still maintaining its principles?

It’s okay to forget emotions and sever love!

It’s okay to be indifferent to worldly desires!

But if Xiao Xiyue can maintain this state and not be affected by her relationship with Lu Changsheng and their daughter, Lu Wangshu, wouldn’t that resolve the loophole in the Supreme Forgetting Emotions Technique?

“Xiyue…”

Lu Changsheng thought this might be a way and shared his thoughts, asking her about the Supreme Forgetting Emotions Technique.

Although he knew Xiao Xiyue practiced the Supreme Forgetting Emotions Technique, he didn’t know the specifics.

After all, techniques like this are considered private matters for cultivators.

Under normal circumstances, one wouldn’t inquire too much about them.

“Alter the technique and take a different path?”

Xiao Xiyue was startled upon hearing this; Lu Changsheng’s bold idea amazed her.

Though some exceptionally talented cultivators had indeed forged their own paths on the foundation of earlier techniques.

Such individuals, however, were extremely rare.

To achieve the effects Lu Changsheng described for the Supreme Forgetting Emotions Technique would be akin to creating a new technique.

This sort of thing, if attempted by a Nascent Soul True Lord or a Divine Transformation True Venerable who practiced the technique, might have some feasibility.

But both of them were merely Foundation Establishment cultivators. Even with their unusual talent and comprehension, they were far from such heights.

Still, since this was her lover’s idea, Xiao Xiyue wouldn’t dampen his enthusiasm.

She spoke of the Supreme Forgetting Emotions Technique, sharing her understanding and insights.

“Supreme Forgetting Emotions doesn’t mean being emotionless; it’s about following the supreme impartiality of the Dao!”

“However, cultivators can never truly reach the impartiality of the Dao, leading to the true forgetting of emotions, which ends up making them emotionless.”

Lu Changsheng held her soft, creamy limb, feeling its silky, smooth texture, as he quietly listened to the explanation of the Supreme Forgetting Emotions Technique.

“The universe operates on the balance of yin and yang that embraces everything.”

“There are emotions and lack of emotions; these represent yin and yang.”

“If that’s the case, is it possible to transform this emotionless state into an emotional one?”

Lu Changsheng narrowed his eyes, deep in thought.

Although he was only a Foundation Establishment cultivator,

he had gained deep understanding of many techniques, especially thanks to the Yin-Yang Creation Sutra, which allowed him insights even surpassing Golden Core Real Persons or Nascent Soul True Lords in certain areas.

“According to Xiyue, the Supreme Forgetting Emotions Technique’s three stages of enlightenment are: Desire without emotion; emotion without desire; and the absence of both emotion and desire!”

“This suggests that the Supreme Forgetting Emotions Technique also guides one through experiencing emotion and desire before transcending both!”

Lu Changsheng pondered, analyzing this technique through the lens of the Yin-Yang Creation Sutra.

He realized that, in theory, this technique allows one to be emotionless yet emotional, and emotional yet emotionless!

“Another problem lies in the technique’s influence on others’ minds and spirits.”

“If I could achieve a spiritual connection with Xiyue, and explore her emotional and mental states during different times, I might discover a solution.”

Lu Changsheng thought deeply, believing he needed a more profound understanding of Xiao Xiyue’s condition to resolve the issue at its root.

Since Xiao Xiyue had been practicing this technique for decades,

Her mind and spirit had been influenced by it.

He needed to understand these aspects thoroughly to devise a targeted solution.

Otherwise, simply giving suggestions based on what Xiao Xiyue said could easily result in problems.

“Moreover, once I break through to Golden Core and obtain the Profound Mirror of the Dao, I might be able to understand the technique even further.”

Lu Changsheng mused.

Without much more thought, he gently said to Xiao Xiyue, “Xiyue, if we could achieve spiritual Dual Cultivation, we might just find the solution. Come, let’s cultivate more and strive to reach that state as soon as possible!”

The Sun and Moon Reincarnation Sutra is known as one of the finest Dual Cultivation techniques.

At advanced levels, it allows for soul and consciousness Dual Cultivation.

At that point, he would be able to form a deep understanding of Xiao Xiyue’s Supreme Forgetting Emotions Technique through this method.

It would also allow Xiao Xiyue to comprehend the yin-yang concept within his Yin-Yang Creation Sutra!

“Mmm~”

Xiao Xiyue let out a soft moan, her cheeks blushing as she melded with Lu Changsheng once more.

Above their heads, the sun and moon slowly rotated, casting a gentle glow that mingled with the springtime mood filling the Cave Dwelling.

After staying for another half-month in Mingyue Pavilion, Lu Changsheng left Caiyun Peak.

However, he didn’t go directly back to Bihu Mountain.

Instead, he went to Spirit Herb Peak, where Zhao Qingqing’s Hundred Herbs Garden was located.

Though Zhao Qingqing would often visit Bihu Mountain after they had a child, she couldn’t stay there all the time.

So now that he was already at Azure Cloud Sect, Lu Changsheng naturally went to see Zhao Qingqing.

“Damn scoundrel!”

At that moment, atop Caiyun Peak’s palace, Yun Wanshang glared at Lu Changsheng heading towards Spirit Herb Peak, her long, jade-like fingers gripping the railing tightly.

She’d been feeling restless and conflicted for some time now.

She was wondering whether to pursue this method to clear her mind.

After all, in Yun Wanshang’s eyes, this kind of thing seemed more like something out of the Devil Dao.

But when she thought of her chance to reach Nascent Soul and how much Lu Changsheng annoyed her, Yun Wanshang still decided to clear her mind.

Finally, seeing Lu Changsheng leave Caiyun Peak, she decided to follow when he left the Azure Cloud Sect.

But to her surprise, Lu Changsheng was now heading off to meet yet another woman at Spirit Herb Peak!

Did he think the Azure Cloud Sect was his own backyard?

Yun Wanshang clenched the railing harder, her bosom heaving with anger, and nearly ordered the Enforcement Palace to capture Lu Changsheng right there.

“I’ll see how long you dare stay this time!”

Yun Wanshang’s stunning face was now as cold as frost.

Three days later, she saw Lu Changsheng leave Azure Cloud Sect with Zhao Qingqing, her face froze in shock.

After all, while she talked about forcefully using Spirit-Connecting Essence to refine her Golden Core, she was actually uncertain on how to proceed.

And now, with Zhao Qingqing involved, it made her even more unsure.

She couldn’t just knock Zhao Qingqing out and then abduct Lu Changsheng, could she?

What kind of person would she have become if she did that?

“No, these past days, this scoundrel has seriously disrupted my peace of mind!”

Yun Wanshang took a deep breath and finally chose to give up.

She realized she couldn’t calmly face Lu Changsheng right now.

It wasn’t just because of the influence of the Soul Dao dream.

It was also because over this past half-month, Lu Changsheng had been tirelessly practicing the Sun and Moon Reincarnation Sutra with Xiao Xiyue, preventing her from focusing on her own cultivation and leaving her mentally exhausted.