Chapter 393: Lu Ruyi Breaks Through and Prepares for Core Formation!

Biyun Peak.

Lu Changsheng routinely used the Profound Mirror of the Dao to examine his children’s cultivation progress.

After seeing his daughter Lu Ruyi, he spoke up: ‘Ruyi, I see that your qi, spirit, and energy are at their peak. You can attempt Foundation Establishment now; there’s no need to delay further.’

He could tell she was still somewhat anxious, worried, and hesitant about Foundation Establishment.

So he spoke directly, saving her from further overthinking that could affect her state of mind.

‘Yes, Father.’

Lu Ruyi heard this and lightly bit her lip before nodding in response.

Three days later.

Sumeru Cave Heaven.

Lu Changsheng, dressed in a green robe, held a jade flute. His robes fluttered, giving him an ethereal, handsome presence.

His tall figure, sturdy as a pine tree and graceful as jade, made one feel refreshed and at peace.

The flute’s melody was gentle and continuous, like a flowing spring, warm and soothing.

Lu Ruyi sat cross-legged, listening to the profound, ethereal flute music, which seemed to gently cleanse her heart. She felt peaceful, calm, and at ease.

All her inner restlessness, anxiety, and worries were washed away by the melody.

After several tunes, Lu Ruyi’s emotions were as calm as still water. Even her spirit energy flowed more smoothly.

‘Father.’

Lu Ruyi opened her eyes and looked at her father, who still held the jade flute. He looked like a celestial being, and she was still immersed in the music.

In her life, she had never heard such a beautiful melody that made her heart so tranquil.

‘If you’re ready, then proceed with the breakthrough.’

Lu Changsheng’s gentle voice echoed in her mind.

‘Yes!’

With a solemn expression, Lu Ruyi took the Foundation Establishment Pill, circulated her technique, and began to attempt Foundation Establishment.

Lu Changsheng continued playing the jade flute. The ethereal, profound music seemed to flow through her body, meridians, and dantian, helping her cleanse her body and organize the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

Such a method could only be used by Lu Changsheng, given his third-level music skill.

Second-level music skills might be able to cleanse one’s mind and resolve inner demons at best.

However, this method consumed considerable mental and magical energy from Lu Changsheng.

If it weren’t for his daughter’s poor spirit root, making the probability of breaking through Foundation Establishment too low, Lu Changsheng would not have spent the time and effort.

‘Huff, huff, huff—’

First up was the qi and blood pass of the Foundation Establishment’s three stages.

The spiritual energy of heaven and earth surged into Lu Ruyi’s body, washing over her limbs and bones.

Throughout this process, Lu Ruyi’s expression showed slight pain.

But with the power of the Foundation Establishment Pill and Lu Changsheng’s flute music, she managed to safely endure the washing of spiritual energy, which gathered in her sea of qi and dantian.

Lu Changsheng wasn’t worried about the three stages of Foundation Establishment.

The main issue was the process of forming the Dao Foundation.

Like what happened with Xia Zhiyue and Li Xingyu, both had issues at this step.

However, compared to the two women, Lu Ruyi had experienced much in the outside world, including life-and-death battles. Her mental fortitude was much stronger.

Time slowly passed.

Lu Ruyi passed the three stages of Foundation Establishment and started forming her Dao Foundation!

‘Barely making it… even if she forms a Dao Foundation, it’ll just be a shattered foundation.’

Lu Changsheng observed his daughter’s condition and sighed inwardly.

Eighth-Tier Spirit Root was ultimately too much of a hindrance.

And Lu Ruyi’s mental state, in the end, was not at the level of someone like Li Feiyu.

‘Void Yin-Yang Reverse Divine Ability, Yin-Yang Dual Qi, Capture!’

Lu Changsheng lightly raised his hand and channeled the Yin-Yang Creation Sutra. Within the sea of qi and dantian, his Dao Foundation emitted rays of resplendent light.

‘Buzz, buzz, buzz—’

The Yin-Yang Dual Qi of Dao Foundation transformed into a Yin-Yang fish, which followed the meridians to his hand.

‘Go!’

Lu Changsheng’s hand, as slender as jade, sent the Yin-Yang fish into Lu Ruyi’s body.

‘Whoosh!’

Lu Ruyi immediately felt a Yin-Yang fish enter her sea of qi and dantian, helping her refine the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to form the Dao Foundation.

The originally cracked and trembling Dao Platform gradually revealed a more mysterious aura under the influence of the Yin-Yang fish, reducing the cracks.

It’s unclear how much time passed, but Lu Ruyi finally broke through to Foundation Establishment, her body shining and glowing.

‘Barely reached a flawed foundation, but it’s still acceptable.’

Lu Changsheng sighed.

With resources this abundant, even in the Immortal Sects, this would have been considered comparable to being a true disciple.

Yet his daughter could only barely form a flawed foundation.

However, given Lu Ruyi’s present state, breaking through to Foundation Establishment was already a success.

‘Father, thank you for your hard work.’

Lu Ruyi opened her eyes and looked at her father, her eyes filled with joy, excitement, admiration, and attachment.

She knew that without her father’s help, she absolutely wouldn’t have succeeded this time.

‘Ruyi, congratulations on your Foundation Establishment.’

Lu Changsheng gently patted his daughter’s head, smiling warmly.

‘As for the Foundation Establishment Ceremony, let’s hold it in a few years when the family is more settled.’

‘After consolidating your cultivation, head to Flower and Fruit Mountain to cultivate and guard it. I’ll have tasks for you at that time.’

Lu Changsheng said this.

Currently, the family’s spiritual veins are struggling to support so many Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Moreover, he plans to condense the Yin-Yang Origin Pill of his second dantian in one go and then advance to Golden Core Formation.

During this period, it will definitely affect others’ cultivation in the family.

So he decided to let his daughter go to White Tiger Mountain or Flower and Fruit Mountain to cultivate.

‘There’s no need for a ceremony, Father.’

Lu Ruyi shook her head gently as she spoke.

She knew that holding a Foundation Establishment ceremony and setting up a banquet wouldn’t bring in many Spirit Stones. The family might even end up at a loss.

Moreover, with so many Foundation Establishment cultivators emerging in the family, it’s bound to draw attention from other clans.

Especially since she only has a lower-Tier spirit root, which is particularly noticeable.

‘We’ll discuss it when the time comes. In the meantime, you can talk to Qingsong more and learn about business operations.’

Lu Changsheng continued to give advice.

Over the years, although Bihu Mountain’s reputation has soared, the family’s business is still confined to a small area.

The Lu Family’s children have long considered expanding their business, but Lu Changsheng has been holding them back.

Now that his children are gradually growing up, Lu Changsheng is comfortable with them stepping out.

And establishing a business association to grow the business would bring many conveniences and benefits to the family.

‘I understand, Father.’

Lu Ruyi immediately grasped her father’s intentions.

In her view, the family’s current strength is enough to start extending its business into the Three Great Immortal Cities.

After settling Lu Ruyi, Lu Changsheng returned to his Cave Dwelling and sat cross-legged, closing his eyes.

Previously, through music, he had cleansed Lu Ruyi’s mind, assisting her in breaking through.

He had also forcibly utilized the Yin-Yang Creation Sutra’s divine ability to help his daughter condense her Dao Foundation. This took a toll on him.

Time flew by swiftly. In the blink of an eye, half a year had passed.

During this period, Lu Changsheng had three more children.

However, among the three children, one had a middle-Tier spirit root, one had a lower-Tier spirit root, and one had no spirit root at all, causing Lu Changsheng to shake his head slightly.

He decided that in the future, whenever taking new concubines or maids, he would only consider those with High-Tier spirit roots or Foundation Establishment cultivators.

This would significantly raise the family’s baseline.

During these days, Bihu Mountain remained very peaceful.

The spiritual veins in Sumeru Cave Heaven had already been nurtured to Second-Tier high quality, on the verge of reaching the peak of Second-Tier.

It would take at most a year for the spiritual veins to reach their peak potential.

However, during this time, Qingluan Immortal City grew increasingly chaotic.

The departure of many rogue cultivators ultimately affected the Qingyun region, leading to a rise in robberies by rogue cultivators.

Recently, even the Hongye Valley Marketplace had been raided.

But Lu Miaoge and three Foundatioo Establishment cultivators from Qingzhu Mountain arrived in time to suppress the rogue cultivator unrest.

This incident caused quite a stir.

Everyone knew that Qingzhu Mountain and Bihu Mountain were closely connected.

Currently, Bihu Mountain openly had seven Foundation Establishment cultivators!

Mountain Lord Lu Changsheng and his wife Lu Miaoge practiced the Dual ultivation Method, and their combined strength was comparable to that of a False Core cultivator.

Given this, it’s even more surprising that Qingzhu Mountain’s Lu Family quietly established three Foundation Establishment cultivators, which is astounding.

Many families suspect that Bihu Mountain not only has these visible Foundation Establishment cultivators but also hidden powerhouses.

The largest power in the area, Jinlong Ridge, had its False Core elder killed by a demonic cultivator. The new False Core elder, Jin Zan, has been slowly consolidating the Jin Family’s territory.

This has caused other families to fear Bihu Mountain more than Jinlong Ridge.

After all, the Jin Family is known for their domineering ways, and with their vitality severely damaged, they need time to recuperate.

On the surface, the Lu Family seems harmless and uninvolved, but their growth is astonishing.

This made Lu Changsheng realize that if the Lu Family established a business association and expanded the business, they would definitely face significant obstacles.

One day, Lu Changsheng received a letter from Li Feiyu.

The letter stated that he was fine and that Lu Changsheng didn’t need to worry. However, given the current tense situation in Qingluan Immortal City, he advised Lu Changsheng to avoid going there if possible.

‘Sigh, the storm is brewing.’

Lu Changsheng shook his head, realizing that Qingluan Immortal City was most likely heading toward chaos.

The reason Li Feiyu stayed in Qingluan Immortal City was to seize any opportunities that might arise amid the chaos.

After all, for rogue cultivators, chaos is the ladder to advancement!

Even though the danger is immense, they still choose to fight and take risks!

As for his good brother’s decision, Lu Changsheng could only wish him to stay safe.

He replied, assuring that if any trouble arose or he ever needed help, Li Feiyu could come to Bihu Mountain at any time.

A year and a half later.

Sumeru Cave Heaven, Hall of Everlasting Life.

Lu Changsheng sat cross-legged. In his second dantian, within the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Lotus, the thirty-sixth Yin-Yang Origin Pill was forming.

The capacity of this second dantian greatly sped up the formation of origin pills.

So, by relying on Dual Cultivation, consuming elixirs, and the blessings of his children, he managed to fully develop this secret method in just over two years.

‘Rumble, rumble, rumble—’

The thirty-six Yin-Yang Origin Pills in the second dantian and the thirty-six in his own sea of qi rotated in tandem, forming a mysterious resonance that made his qi lake roar.

A tumultuous surge of Spiritual Energy flooded through him, almost as if it might burst his body.

However, his body, glowing with a sacred light, effortlessly suppressed this surge with the power of his third-level physique.

‘What’s going on?’

Lu Changsheng felt a heavy tension throughout his body.

Even with the second dantian, his Spiritual Energy couldn’t advance any further.

He had initially thought he could continue forming more Yin-Yang Origin Pills using the second dantian’s capacity.

But now, with only thirty-six Yin-Yang Origin Pills, he had already hit his limit.

It seemed that if he tried to form one more pill, the balance between the Yin-Yang Origin Pills in both dantians would be disrupted.

His sea of qi and dantian would not be able to withstand the power.

‘The Yin-Yang Origin Pill Method was designed to compress and refine Spiritual Energy when one’s cultivation has reached its peak, condensing it into origin pills within the sea of qi and dantian.’

‘Thirty-six Yin-Yang Origin Pills is the upper limit for most geniuses.’

‘Without the second dantian, it would be extremely difficult for me to form even nine more pills.’

‘Moreover, the second dantian isn’t a true sea of qi and dantian. While it can hold Spiritual Energy for Core Formation, it’s still tied to my current cultivation level.’

‘So, seventy-two Yin-Yang Origin Pills are my limit, or rather, the limit of this stage.’

Lu Changsheng murmured to himself, roughly understanding what was happening.

A cultivator’s meridians, sea of qi, and dantian all have their limits.

To increase these limits, one must either strengthen their foundation or advance their cultivation!

As far as the foundation goes, there’s no doubt.

Strengthening the foundation any further would be nearly impossible.

Regarding cultivation, he’d already reached the highest level possible.

In this situation, forming seventy-two Yin-Yang Origin Pills was already the limit of this stage!

‘Since that’s the case, then it’s time for Core Formation!’

Lu Changsheng stood up, his eyes shining brightly.

Now the spiritual veins in Sumeru Cave Heaven had been nurtured to an extremely high Second-Tier level.

Although the vein’s core still had some potential left, it couldn’t advance any further.

So, under these circumstances, there was no need to wait any longer.

The only regret was that despite three years of trying, he hadn’t been able to produce an exceptionally gifted child with an Innate Spirit Root.

‘Miaoge.’

Lu Changsheng went next door to find Lu Miaoge..

He informed her that he planned to undergo Core Formation and needed her help.

The Sun and Moon Reincarnation Sutra they both practiced had already reached a minor success, and it could provide some assistance with Core Formation.

Moreover, during the Core Formation process, the ‘Taiyi Dao Seed’ within Lu Miaoge could serve as a Too-Tier Core Formation spiritual item.

‘Core Formation.’

Even though Lu Miaoge had long been awareeof Lu Changsheng’s cultivation progress, hearing this still left her somewhat dazed.

Once Core Formation was achieved, it meant stepping into the ranks of a high-level cultivator!

From then on, one could live up to 500 years and be addressed as ‘True Person’!

To her in her early years, Core Formation was a level she wouldn’t even dare dream of.

Even now, knowing that Core Formation wasn’t out of reach, a layer of admiration lingered in her heart.

So hearing that Lu Changsheng was about to attempt Core Formation made her feel dazed, yet excited and joyful.

‘Changsheng, are you ready? Are you confident?’

Lu Miaoge had always deeply ttusted Lu Changsheng, but at this moment, she couldn’t help but worry.

Compared to Foundation Establishment, Core Formation was exponentially more difficult.

Many rogue cultivators might reach Foundation Establishment,

but for rogue cultivators to break through to Core Formation was almost unheard of!

Let alone anything else.

In the entire Jiang Kingdom’s cultivation world, there are countless Foundation Establishment families, yet only three Core Formation families!

‘I’m confident. There’s a ten out of ten chance of forming the core, and a nine out of ten chance it will be a Golden Core.’

Lu Changsheng looked at his wife’s fair and icy features, seeing the concern in her eyes, and felt a warm surge in his heart as he smiled.

His calm tone was filled with composure and confidence.

‘Alright~’

Lu Miaoge smiled gently, her oice as warm as water.

She then asked if they should call Lu Ping’an back, just in case someone came to cause trouble at Bihu Mountain during that time.

After all, once Lu Changsheng began Core Formation, the family’s defensive formation would be quite weak and only barely functional.

If an enemy were to attack during that time, they would need to settle the matter quickly.

Currently, besides Lu Changsheng, the highest combat power in the family was Lu Ping’an, who had a late second-level body tempering cultivation.

‘Heh, as long as no Core Formation cultivators invade, everything should be fine.’

Lu Changsheng held her hand and smiled.

Presently, the family had no major enemies.

The only potential threat was the Beast Taming Xu Family.

Unless the Xu Family Elder personally attacked, their defenses would hold firm even without the family’s defensive array.

If the Xu Family Elder truly did come, they could always call for help.

‘Alright.’

Lu Miaoge, at that moment, seemed more like a loving mother than a wife as she asked him if there was anything else he needed to prepare, or if he had forgotten anything, stressing the importance of not being careless when it came to Core Formation.

‘I need to pay a visit to the Azure Cloud Sect and call for Xiyue’s help.’

Lu Changsheng said and asked Lu Miaoge to arrange matters t home.

He was training in the Dragon Chant Physique but was cultivating the Yin-Yang Dao.

There could be some complications during Core Formation.

Xiao Xiyue had a Moonlight Spirit Body, and if anything went wrong during the process, she could assist him using the Sun and Moon Reincarnation Sutra.

Also, when he broke through to Foundation Establishment, his Dao Foundation had fused with Xiao Xiyue’s Supreme Moon Essence.

Having her help during Core Formation might bring some unexpected benefits.

Since things had come to this point, Lu Changsheng naturally considered everything thoroughly.

‘Alright, be careful on your way, Changsheng. I’ll take care of everything here at home.’

Lu Miaoge responded gently, tten found Ling Zixiao to discuss this matter.

She informed Ling Zixiao that Lu Changsheng was preparing for Core Formation and asked her to make preparations in advance, setting up the Spirit Gathering and Spirit Burning formations.

If Lu Changsheng ran out of spiritual energy during the process, they would directly burn the family’s spiritual vein’s essence.

‘Core Formation… is our lord finally going to attempt Core Formation?’

Ling Zixiao’s elegant, refined features revealed a hint of surprise.

She and Lu Miaoge had always been awaae of Lu Changsheng’s cultivation level.

They also knew that when Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao went to the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range to intercept the spiritual vein’s essence, it was in preparation for Core Formation.

But at this moment, hearing that Lu Changsheng was about to attempt Core Formation still filled her with emotion.

‘Our lord is just over seventy years old, isn’t he?’

Ling Zixiao murmured.

She suddenly recalled meeting Lu Changsheng over thirty years ago.

At that time, he was only at the second level of Foundation Establishment.

Yet in just over thirty years, he was now ready to attempt Core Formation.

‘Yes, Changsheng is seventy-five this year.’

Lu Miaoge responded gently..

In the cultivation world, breaking through to Core Formation before a hundred was considered the mark of a genius!

Moreover, this notion originated from the true disciples of the Immortal Sects!

Because, excluding the true disciples of the Immortal Sects, ordinary rogue cultivators and family disciples could never dream of breaking through to Core Formation before a hundred.

Like the Jin Family’s Eldest Elder Jin Zan, who reached the ninth level of Foundation Establishment at one hundred and twenty years old and was considered a genius!

‘Could our lord be a reincarnated true immortal?’

Ling Zixiao said, full of emotion.

Her words were not just a casual remark about Lu Changsheng’s cultivation speed.

They also encapsulated the countless shocks and incredible feats Lu Changsheng had demonstrated over the years.

As those closest to Lu Changsheng, they had witnessed too many incomprehensible things.

But since Lu Changsheng never mentioned these things, they refrained from asking too many questions.

‘That doesn’t matter. All I know is that Changsheng is my husband.’

Lu Miaoge said serenely..

She then found Bai Ling, Xia Zhiyue, Li Xingruo, and Li Xingyu and asked them to temporarily refrain from cultivation for the upcoming days.

As for the family’s Qi Refining cultivators, they were not reminded.

Next, Lu Miaoge instructed Lu Miaoyg to seal the mountain, while her sister Lu Miaohuan and Bai Ling guarded the gates, so no one could freely enter or exit.

At the same time, Lu Changsheng arrived outside the Azure Cloud Sect.

‘Buzz!’

Lu Changsheng took out the Yin-Yang Communication Talisman he shared with Xiao Xiyue.

Half an hour later, a white light flew out from the sect gate.

‘Changsheng.’

Xiao Xiyue, dressed in a moon-white flowing dress, appeared. Her face was cold and sacred, with an aura as noble as the moon in the sky.

‘Xiyue, I’m about to undergo Core Formation and need your help.’

Lu Changsheng directly sent a message to Xiao Xiyue.

‘What!’

Xiao Xiyue was startled, clearly surprised.

She hadn’t expected Lu Changsheng to be attempting Core Formation so soon.

Immediately, she and Lu Changsheng turned into streaks of light and left.

‘Hey, isn’t that the Mountain Lord of Bihu Mountain, Lu Changsheng? Is he here to ask Elder Xiao for help?’

‘This Mountain Lord Lu certainly has a unique way with women. He’s even on such terms with Elder Xiao.’

‘Keep your voice down. If the Enforcement Palace hears you, you’ll be in big trouble.’

At the sect gate, a few Azure Cloud Sect disciples saw this and started whispering.

Lu Changsheng had visited the Azure Cloud Sect many times to see Xiao Xiyue, and their relationship was no longer a secret.

He often visited Caiyun Peak, which led some disciples to gossip and speculate about their relationship.

However, when Xiao Xiyue’s Master, Caiyun Zhenren, caught wind of this, she had the Enforcement Palace punish those who spread rumors, making no one in Azure Cloud Sect dare to talk about it anymore.

Caiyun Peak even stated that Xiao Xiyue invited Lu Changsheng for refining pills and talismans.

After all, besides his notable reputation with women, Mountain Lord Lu was also known as the ‘Master of Pills and Talismans’.

Many families and factions maintain friendly relations with Bihu Mountain because of this title, often purchasing pills and talismans from them.

‘Changsheng, you’re just about to attempt Core Formation. Are you fully prepared?’

On the Spirit Boat, Xiao Xiyue, with her graceful figure, asked Lu Changsheng with concern.

She knew that Lu Changsheng’s cultivation progress far outpaced her own.

But she hadn’t expected him to be ready for Core Formation so soon.

After all, the breakthrough from Foundation Establishment to Core Formation wasn’t just about reaching the peak of Foundation Establishment. It required many preparations.

Without the support of the Condensing Crystal Pill and other spiritual items, even Earth Spirit Roots wouldn’t have a guaranteed chance.

Moreover, Core Formation was just as dangerous as Foundation Establishment, if not more.

One wrong move, and it could lead to death and the shattering of one’s Dao Foundation!

That’s why so many yearn for a single Condensing Crystal Pill!

Because the effects of the Condensing Crystal Pill are closely related to those of the Foundation Establishment Pill.

Not only does it increase the chances of Core Formation, but it also stabilizes the meridians, dantian, and Dao Foundation in case of failure!

Those who reach the peak of Foundation Establishment with a chance to advance are notable figures.

Naturally, they wouldn’t recklessly charge ahead with just a couple of spiritual items, as they might have during the Qi Refining stage. They would try to prepare as best as possible.

However, Condensing Crystal Pills are extremely rare and valuable resources.

Even the Four Immortal Sects find them precious, and they are incredibly difficult to come by.

Besides the Condensing Crystal Pill, it’s crucial to have a Third-Tier spiritual vein Cave Dwelling for Core Formation.

Although one can go to the Immortal City for the breakthrough,

Without a connection or recommendation, the city would generally not rent out such High-Tier caves.

So hearing that Lu Changsheng was going for Core Formation now felt sudden to Xiao Xiyue.

‘If I’m here, it’s because I’m fully prepared.’

Lu Changsheng held Xiao Xiyue’s slightly cold hand and smiled.

‘The spiritual veins in Sumeru Cave Heaven have reached their peak Second-Tier level.’

‘Then there’s the Spirit Eye Spring, the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Lotus, and the Second-Tier high-quality spiritual veins of Bihu Mountain. I’ve also cultivated a Core Formation secret technique that reduces the spiritual energy requirements, so there’s no issue with spiritual energy.’

‘Years ago, I happened to obtain a Condensing Crystal Pill, and over the years, I’ve gathered several Core Formation spiritual items, so I’m well-prepared.’

Lu Changsheng spoke gently, assuring Xiao Xiyue not to worry.

The main reason he came to find her was because he anticipated possible issues during Core Formation.

Moreover, when establishing his Dao Foundation, it had fused with Xiao Xiyue’s Supreme Moon Essence, so having her help might be beneficial.

‘Alright.’

After hearing Lu Changsheng’s words, Xiao Xiyue felt relieved, but she couldn’t help marveling at Lu Changsheng’s good fortune.

She remembered that when their Master had set a fifty-year goal for her and Lu Changsheng to break through to Core Formation, she had believed Lu Changsheng would undoubtedly achieve it.

But who could have imagined that just over twenty years later, Lu Changsheng was already ready to attempt Core Formation?

This made her feel a heightened sense of urgency and worry.

‘Xiyue, don’t worry. Once I break through to Core Formation, I’ll solve your problem and help you reach Core Formation soon!’

Lu Changsheng gently squeezed her soft hand and spoke calmly.

‘Okay.’

Xiao Xiyue nodded lightly, and they both returned to Bihu Mountain.