Chapter 426: The Domineering Demonic Technique!

Lu Quanzhen kept running for several more miles.

The poisonous miasma here became denser, flowing like mist in the air.

Even though Lu Quanzhen’s body was extraordinary and protected by a robe and a barrier, he still felt the miasma gnawing at his skin.

“How can this kid hold on after just breaking through to mid-Foundation Establishment?”

The burly man frowned as he watched Lu Quanzhen pressing forward.

He had assumed that entering the Black Mist Swamp would overwhelm the boy quickly.

Yet after all this time, Lu Quanzhen still seemed unfazed.

“We can’t advance any further. We’ve already entered the real Black Mist Swamp, where danger lurks everywhere. Toxic insects and fierce beasts could appear at any moment.”

The burly man shouted this to the others.

These words also reached Lu Quanzhen’s ears.

But he ignored them and continued moving forward.

“Damn, is this kid diving deeper because he has some way to resist the poisonous miasma here?”

The burly man watched as Lu Quanzhen nearly disappeared in the toxic fog, his expression shifting between uncertainty. Finally, he decided to abandon the pursuit.

He’d been chasing Lu Quanzhen for a while and realized by now that he wasn’t dealing with an ordinary person.

Now that they had entered the Black Mist Swamp, continuing the pursuit might put him at risk as well.

Immediately, the burly man instructed a few people to seal off this area.

Then he led his group to retreat and wait for Lu Quanzhen to reappear.

After all, the Black Mist Swamp was filled with toxic gases that corroded a cultivator’s flesh at every moment, requiring constant use of magic to ward off.

Plus, the spiritual energy in the Black Mist Swamp was laced with toxins, making it impossible for ordinary cultivators to absorb and refine it.

They could only rely on pills and Spirit Stones to recover.

So, even if Lu Quanzhen had remarkable methods, it wasn’t likely he’d survive long inside.

“So they gave up, huh?”

Lu Quanzhen noticed the burly man and his group stop their pursuit, narrowing his eyes as he considered how to break through the encirclement.

It was currently very difficult to find a way out.

The only option was the ‘Avatar Talisman’ his father had given him.

But unless he was truly desperate, he didn’t want to use this talisman.

After pondering for a long time, Lu Quanzhen finally conceived a plan.

However, he wasn’t sure if it would work and hesitated.

“My uncle taught me the first part of the ‘Kun Peng Devouring Heaven Divine Demonic Technique,’ which is the ‘Yin-Yang Five Elements Kun Peng Technique.’ The second part is called the ‘Kun Peng Devouring Heaven Demonic Technique.'”

“This technique allows one to devour the essence of living beings and all kinds of spiritual energy from the world. Perhaps it can also devour the toxins in this miasma.”

Lu Quanzhen considered this.

Although his uncle had warned him not to cultivate the second part before reaching Golden Core Formation, he had already started contemplating its mysteries after converting the ‘Five Elements Kun Peng Technique’ into the ‘Yin-Yang Five Elements Kun Peng Technique.’

He understood why his uncle forbade him from practicing this technique.

This was because it was a forbidden technique, an outright demonic art!

It involved devouring and refining the essence, energy, and spirit of other living beings for personal use.

Once you began practicing it, there was no turning back unless you dismantled your cultivation.

Moreover, the process of cultivation, due to the act of devouring another’s essence, energy, and spirit, could easily distort one’s nature, leading to inner demons and potentially causing one’s body to explode and die.

In addition, breaking through realms using this technique was several times more difficult than with ordinary techniques.

When breaking through to Foundation Establishment or Golden Core Formation, it might even trigger inner demonic tribulations or lightning tribulations.

“Although I haven’t practiced the second part, the Yin-Yang Five Elements Kun Peng Technique is one with the Kun Peng Devouring Heaven Demonic Technique, and using its refining methods might allow me to refine the miasma here.”

After a moment of thought, Lu Quanzhen decided to give it a try.

If it worked, he could not only resolve his current crisis but also gain several new abilities.

Lu Quanzhen glanced towards the burly man’s direction, then continued moving forward, finding a spot next to a large boulder. He released the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm to protect him and then sat down cross-legged, beginning to circulate the ‘Yin-Yang Five Elements Kun Peng Technique.’

“Whoosh—”

Inside his dantian, a small fish representing the Yin-Yang Five Elements swam slowly.

“Devouring Heaven Method!”

Lu Quanzhen began to operate the secret method of the Kun Peng Devouring Heaven Demonic Technique. Strange, blackish runes like tadpole symbols appeared on his skin, mysterious and terrifying.

Gradually, the small Yin-Yang fish started turning into a fish glowing with blood-red light, as if it might transform into a Kun Peng at any moment, ready to soar skyward and devour all creation.

“Buzz—”

Who knows how much time had passed, but the black runes on Lu Quanzhen’s body flowed like liquid, and from his 84,000 pores, an overwhelming aura burst forth.

“Roar!”

The blood-red fish let out a roar, transforming behind Lu Quanzhen into a fierce and terrifying Kun Peng, as if it could devour souls.

The miasma penetrating Lu Quanzhen’s body instantly boiled and was refined by a tyrannical energy into a surge of spiritual energy.

“Hiss! This secret method is truly domineering!”

After a long while, Lu Quanzhen suddenly opened his eyes, both surprised and shocked.

He was surprised that, as he had guessed, it could indeed devour and refine the miasma.

And he was shocked by how incredibly domineering this method was.

Even though he hadn’t yet practiced the Kun Peng Devouring Heaven Demonic Technique itself, simply relying on the Yin-Yang Five Elements Kun Peng Technique had produced such a dramatic effect.

If he fully mastered the Kun Peng Devouring Heaven Demonic Technique, he couldn’t fathom how powerful its effects would be!

“Why does Uncle possess such a domineering demonic technique!?”

Lu Quanzhen murmured, astonished.

During all his years in Jin Kingdom, he had encountered many demonic techniques promising quick power.

But they were nothing compared to the technique he had.

“Although I can refine the miasma with this Kun Peng Devouring Heaven Demonic Technique, getting out of here is still going to be very difficult.”

Lu Quanzhen thought to himself, aware that his crisis was far from over.

“This swamp and the mountain range are extremely dangerous. Ordinary cultivators wouldn’t dare enter. There might be some kind of lucky chance or natural treasure hidden here.”

“Since I’m not afraid of the miasma, I might as well explore this place. Maybe I’ll find a lucky chance or another exit.”

Lu Quanzhen surveyed his surroundings.

In truth, he had another option in mind.

And that was to directly cultivate the ‘Kun Peng Devouring Heaven Demonic Technique.’

By practicing this technique, he could devour fierce beasts or even the people waiting outside, rapidly increasing his strength and thus solving the crisis.

But considering his uncle’s warning and the potential unknown side effects, he decided to abandon this idea for now.

Otherwise, he would’ve considered it a solid choice.

As for the technique being contrary to the will of heaven and filled with demonic intent, Lu Quanzhen didn’t really care. He felt nothing at all.

He believed his will could drive this power without losing himself.

“My own will.”

With a soft laugh, Lu Quanzhen looked at the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm emitting an aura of cruelty and bloodthirst. He raised his hand, letting it return to his sleeve.

Then he glanced one last time in the direction of the burly man and others, squinted slightly, and walked deeper into the swamp.

Bihu Mountain.

Lu Family Mansion.

“Inside this are a Foundation Establishment Pill and a Foundation Establishment spiritual material.”

Lu Changsheng said as he looked at his son and daughter.

His son Lu Yunlou and daughter Lu Xingyue had finally finished their tasks at the Market and returned to Bihu Mountain.

Lu Changsheng didn’t take the two of them to Sumeru Cave Heaven for their breakthroughs.

Instead, he had prepared Foundation Establishment Pills, Foundation Establishment spirit materials, and pills to nourish their foundations for them to return to Azure Cloud Sect and attempt Foundation Establishment.

“This…”

Lu Yunlou and Lu Xingyue were momentarily dazed as they saw the pills and spiritual materials their father handed over.

Even though they had heard about the changes in their family over the years and knew how strong their household had become, with access to Foundation Establishment Pills.

They hadn’t expected their father to each give them a Foundation Establishment Pill.

After all, even in large clans or among sect disciples, not everyone could receive a Foundation Establishment Pill. They had to strive and compete for it themselves.

“Thank you, Father.”

Lu Yunlou took a deep breath and cupped his hands in salute.

He understood that without the support of his family, the best he could do before the age of sixty would be to exchange for a Meridian Protection Pill and maybe a couple of Foundation Establishment spirit materials to help him attempt Foundation Establishment.

Given his Sixth-Tier Spirit Root, the chances of him succeeding in Foundation Establishment were slim.

But now, having received this gift, his odds of breaking through to Foundation Establishment were significantly higher.

“Thank you, Father,”

Lu Xingyue said, hesitating for a moment before she accepted the gift too.

“Now that you’re back, spend more time with your mother. She and the others miss you both dearly.”

Lu Changsheng spoke warmly.

In the early years, these two children visited home often, but as time went on, they returned less and less.

This time, after completing their sect missions, they hadn’t been home in several years.

“Yes, Father.”

The two of them answered respectfully, then left the main hall.

As they looked at the familiar scenery of Bihu Mountain, they both felt a little dazed, as if in a dream.

They hadn’t expected that the Foundation Establishment Pill they had longed for so much would come so easily.

“Yunlou, congratulations in advance on your prospect for Foundation Establishment,”

Lu Xingyue said to Lu Yunlou.

Even though the two siblings didn’t share the same mother, they had entered the Azure Cloud Sect together and had a good relationship.

She knew that even though her brother had a solitary nature, his dedication to Foundation Establishment and cultivation was stronger than hers.

Most of his time was spent earning Spirit Stones so he could exchange them for more Foundation Establishment spiritual materials to increase his chances.

“I believe you’ll break through to Foundation Establishment too, Xingyue.”

Lu Yunlou took a deep breath, nodded, and said.

Then they both went to visit their mothers and check on their younger siblings.

“Sigh…”

Lu Changsheng watched the two of them leave and sighed slightly.

They had spent so much time cultivating at Azure Cloud Sect that their bond with the family would inevitably weaken.

Just like his son Lu Qingshan, who didn’t have much of a close relationship with most of his siblings and only stayed connected with a few.

At this moment, he couldn’t help but think of his daughter in Jin Kingdom, whom he had never met.

She had been raised and cared for by Nangong Mili in the Five Poison Sect. Even if he brought her back home, it would be difficult for her to integrate into the family.

“But I have to meet her sooner or later.”

Lu Changsheng sighed inwardly. He returned to Sumeru Cave Heaven, where Bai Ling was still encased in her platinum cocoon. He wondered how much longer she would remain inside.

“I wonder how Zixiao and Ping’an are doing.”

At this moment, Lu Changsheng remembered the family’s business.

It had been over three months since Lu Ping’an and the others had set out.

After all, selling a single Foundation Establishment Pill at Hongye Valley Marketplace had caused such a commotion.

Establishing a business would surely attract even more unwanted attention and interference from other forces.

“Unless a Golden Core Formation ancestor intervenes, I don’t foresee it being a big problem.”

Lu Changsheng gently shook his head, missing his daughter Lu Linghe.

Meanwhile…

Ling Zixiao, along with her son Lu Lingxiao, Lu Linghe, and Lu Ruyi, were surveying a Market’s streets, preparing to purchase property.

When they had almost finished, they went to a restaurant for a meal.

“I heard that a few days ago, Hongye Valley Marketplace auctioned off a Foundation Establishment Pill, drawing five Foundation Establishment cultivators to fight over it.”

“But those five didn’t come for the Foundation Establishment Pill; they were after Bihu Mountain’s Lu Family! I was there at the Market when it happened.”

“Tsk, tsk, Bihu Mountain is truly something. Years ago, right after Patriarch Lu Changsheng broke through Foundation Establishment, he personally killed three other Foundation Establishment cultivators to establish Bihu Mountain’s Lu Family. Now a daughter of his took down five Foundation Establishment experts herself.”

“Hmph, she used talismans. If I had a father who casually burned hundreds of talismans, I’d have that kind of strength too.”

“If I were the son of a Nascent Soul True Lord, I’d be unstoppable too!”

“To be honest, I suspect Bihu Mountain might now have ten Foundation Establishment experts!”

“Whether they do or not, Bihu Mountain Lu Family has already become the top immortal family beneath the six major False Core clans.”

In the main hall, many cultivators were chatting.

Quite a few of them discussed Bihu Mountain and the matter of Hongye Valley Marketplace.

After all, this was currently the biggest news in the Qingyun region and was being widely circulated.

“Talisman Fairy Lu Wangshu took on and killed five Foundation Establishment cultivators all by herself?”

Lu Lingxiao was stunned, his expression full of surprise.

He had planned to return home after his business ventures to challenge this sister of his.

But to hear she had taken down five Foundation Establishment experts? This was unbelievable!

Even though he was confident in his own strength, boasting unrivaled power among those at his level, this news still shook him.

“Wow, Sister is amazing!”

Lu Linghe, who was beside him, was wide-eyed with excitement and surprise.

Then she looked at her brother Lu Lingxiao and said, “Brother, do you still want to challenge Sister? Maybe you should reconsider.”

“Wangshu defeated five Foundation Establishment experts!?”

Lu Ruyi was also stunned.

In her view, being invincible within one’s level was impressive enough.

But to take on five at once and kill them all? Even as a Foundation Establishment cultivator herself, she couldn’t quite imagine such a scene.

“Xiaoyao, are you feeling defeated?”

Ling Zixiao, dressed in a pale blue palace gown, her hair neatly arranged, appeared dignified and elegant as she smiled gently at her son.

Having witnessed Lu Changsheng’s abilities, she wasn’t too surprised by such a feat.

But seeing her son’s reaction, she felt the need to comfort him.

“No, just a bit shocked.”

Lu Lingxiao lightly shook his head.

His face was stern with well-defined features, somewhat resembling his mother Ling Zixiao, especially in his eyes. Even with his golden pupils concealed, his gaze was still sharp and intense.

Seeing his sturdy resolve, Ling Zixiao smiled softly and said, “Wangshu’s a talisman cultivator. If she has enough talismans, forming a Talisman Formation can indeed make her unbeatable against those of the same level, and challenging those higher than her is easy.”

“But Talisman Formations aren’t invincible either.”

In her younger years, due to her Dragon Chant Physique preventing her from cultivating, Ling Zixiao spent considerable time studying Talisman Formation techniques and had a deep understanding of them.

She knew that Talisman Formations were not truly unbeatable.

Like most formations, they had their weak points.

In a duel, if someone could find these weak spots and break through the formation, they could prevent a talisman cultivator from employing their follow-up techniques.