Chapter 479: Immortal Lotus Sect, Kun Peng Devouring Heaven Demonic Technique!

Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.

On a cliff, Lu Changsheng and his daughter Nangong Yaoyao sat on a dark golden tiger skin rug.

In front of them was a large cauldron, radiant light flowed inside, with purple mist and a captivating fragrance.

This was the meat of a Third-Tier demonic beast—the Purple Fire Kui Ox. Each piece of meat shimmered with a radiant glow.

Additionally, the cauldron was filled with various spiritual herbs and Natural Treasures.

This wasn’t just spirit cuisine anymore.

It was as if they were refining a peerless treasure elixir!

The medicinal aroma was so potent that just a whiff made one feel refreshed and filled with vitality.

This was a dish Lu Changsheng had been developing, using his spirit chef skills, pill refining techniques, and a bathing method taught by Hong Lian years ago.

Simply put, he simmered various Natural Treasures and demonic beast flesh into a medicinal dish, then adjusted the taste by using culinary skills.

But if Third-Tier spirit chefs or medicinal dish chefs saw this, they would surely curse him for wasting such treasures.

After all, Third-Tier demonic beast flesh was immensely rare, and yet Lu Changsheng was casually tossing it all into a single pot.

“Alright, it’s ready to eat.”

Lu Changsheng lightly flicked his fingers, restraining the Thunder-Reinforced Dragon Flame under the cauldron, and smiled at his daughter.

“Yum!”

Nangong Yaoyao could hardly wait. She grabbed a jade bowl and picked up a piece of beef, not caring about her otherwise reserved demeanor.

At first, she was a bit restrained and very refined.

But after spending a lot of time with her father, she knew he wasn’t the type to fuss over such things. Living in the wild had removed any need for formalities.

“Dad, it’s so delicious!”

Nangong Yaoyao’s bright eyes sparkled as she gazed at her handsome father, and she said this with a face full of delight.

This wasn’t an exaggeration.

Third-Tier demonic beast meat was a Top-Tier ingredient.

And Lu Changsheng only selected the best parts. The meat texture was incredible, translucent, and packed with vigorous energy. Once swallowed, a surge of potent medicinal power flowed through her body.

Over the recent days, eating well with her father had strengthened the foundation of her cultivation. If she wished, she could break through to the fifth layer of Foundation Establishment anytime.

“Eat as much as you like.”

Lu Changsheng smiled as he helped himself to a bowl of broth.

The effects of this medicinal dish were in no way inferior to Second-Tier pills and even comparable to some Third-Tier pills.

If consumed long-term, it would not only boost cultivation but also cleanse and refine the body’s foundation.

So Lu Changsheng planned to cook up a few more of these dishes when they got home.

However, such medicinal dishes required at least a Foundation Establishment cultivation to consume.

Ordinary people or Qi Refining cultivators who dared taste even a little might find it overbearing and impossible to digest.

“Mhm! Mhm!”

Nangong Yaoyao’s mouth was covered in grease, her little face flushed. Her body radiated a shimmering light, as if bathed in divine brilliance.

After eating her fill, Nangong Yaoyao’s flawless skin suddenly glowed with an ethereal radiance, emitting an intoxicating fragrance.

Lu Changsheng noticed that his daughter’s cultivation was about to break through on its own.

Recently, she had been eating and drinking with abandon, accumulating vast amounts of medicinal power. A breakthrough was only natural now.

“Dad.”

Nangong Yaoyao called to Lu Changsheng, setting down her bowl and chopsticks and sitting cross-legged.

She had been capable of breaking through earlier but had always suppressed her cultivation.

Now that the time had come, she no longer needed to hold it back.

“Focus on your breakthrough.”

Lu Changsheng smiled and instructed the Golden Winged Kun Peng to hover above, guarding against any intruders, whether human or beast.

“Boom—”

It was unclear how much time had passed when Nangong Yaoyao’s body suddenly radiated a dazzling light. Her Qi Sea Dantian erupted with a surge of Spiritual Energy, pushing her cultivation from the fourth layer to the fifth layer of Foundation Establishment.

“Yaoyao, congratulations on your progress.”

Lu Changsheng looked at his daughter and smiled.

“Hehe, it’s all thanks to your good cooking, Dad!”

The girl’s tender cheeks had a rosy hue as she playfully giggled, her big eyes gleaming.

“Haha.”

Lu Changsheng knew his daughter had been at the peak of the fourth layer for some time, and he had merely sped up the process.

“Dad, it looks like Mom is back.”

At this moment, a Jade Token appeared in Nangong Yaoyao’s hand, and she looked at Lu Changsheng.

Besides the normal Communication Talisman, she and her mother had a special Jade Token that allowed them to sense each other’s status.

Now that the token was reacting, it meant her mother had probably returned, or at least was signaling her safety.

“Oh?”

Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow, thinking that Nangong Mili’s return was faster than he had expected.

“It’s fine. I left your mother a note, so there’s no need to worry.”

“If you want to go back sooner, we can start heading back now.”

Lu Changsheng could imagine how anxious Nangong Mili was right now.

Even though he wanted to tease her a bit, he had no intention of deliberately delaying their return or taking his daughter back to the Jiang Kingdom.

For one, when mother and daughter reunite, Yaoyao would eventually realize that his relationship with her mother wasn’t as great as she thought.

So there was no point in doing something that might tarnish his image in his daughter’s eyes.

Moreover, his daughter had a deeper bond with her mother Nangong Mili, and there was no way she would leave her to return with him.

Besides, after spending these recent days together, Lu Changsheng understood that his daughter, while seemingly innocent and lovable, was actually thoughtful and had a strong will of her own.

If he revealed the full situation at home, unless Nangong Mili was willing to go to Bihu Mountain, Yaoyao would most likely refuse to go.

But Nangong Mili would never want to come to Bihu Mountain.

And frankly, her personality would clash with the atmosphere at Bihu Mountain.

Even if Nangong Mili wanted to come to Bihu Mountain, Lu Changsheng himself would feel uneasy, worried she’d cause trouble for the family.

But seeing his daughter doing well here, Lu Changsheng’s desire to bring her back wasn’t as strong anymore. He felt it was best to just let things take their course.

Anyway, with the Golden Winged Kun Peng, it was easy for him to visit them both anytime.

“Mhm, I’m not in a hurry. I’ll leave it up to you, Dad.”

The girl, unaware of her mother’s anxiety, sweetly replied.

“In that case, let’s take our time going back, or you can tell me if there’s somewhere else you’d like to visit.”

Lu Changsheng smiled as he said this.

At the same time.

Nangong Mili had learned from Meng Xiaochan about her daughter’s time spent with Lu Changsheng over the past few days, and she was furious.

In her heart, she cursed that scoundrel—thinking he’s still up to no good, even though she thought he had changed.

“That bastard can’t speak a single truthful word!”

Nangong Mili gritted her teeth and cursed.

Standing nearby, Meng Xiaochan noticed her master’s frustration, and for some reason, she heard a hint of a marital spat in her tone.

“Xiaochan, the moment Yaoyao returns, inform me immediately. I’ll be heading back to the Five Poison Sect.”

Nangong Mili, seeing that her daughter had not yet returned, decided to leave for the Five Poison Sect to handle the issue with the Wind Centipede Emissary.

Besides, she was technically on a mission, so after returning, she needed to report back as soon as possible.

“Yes, Master.”

Meng Xiaochan dutifully replied.

After Nangong Mili returned to the Five Poison Sect, she went to the Five Sacred Hall for an audience.

After a long while, the hall doors opened with a loud rumble.

“Greetings, Sect Master!”

Nangong Mili, dressed in a purple gauze dress, gracefully walked into the hall.

She respectfully bowed to a young girl on the throne, adorned in a silver crown, wearing a purple-red luxurious robe, and barefooted, who appeared no older than seven or eight years old.

“Heavenly Spider Envoy, you’re back. I’ve already heard about the Jiang Kingdom and the Heavenly Yuan Secret Realm. Did you gain anything from the Secret Realm?”

Though the girl’s voice was young and crisp, it carried an authority and dignity far beyond her years.

“Reporting to the Sect Master”

Nangong Mili recounted what she had witnessed in the Heavenly Yuan Secret Realm.

As for how she escaped the Heavenly Yuan Secret Realm, she did not elaborate.

After all, leaving such details unspoken, the Five Poison Sect Master would assume she used hidden cards or life-saving methods.

But fabricating lies or providing vague details to deceive a Nascent Soul True Lord was not wise.

“Hmm, for this, the sect will record a merit for you.”

The Five Poison Sect Master’s skin was as white as jade, her features delicate and stunning, and her childish voice brimmed with ruler-like authority.

Although Nangong Mili hadn’t gained much this time.

The results from the Heavenly Yuan Secret Realm had surprised everyone, so she still earned merit.

“It’s good that you returned. Not long ago, I spoke with Immortal Lotus Sect.”

The young girl looked at Nangong Mili and then revealed a secret.

“Immortal Lotus Sect!?”

Nangong Mili was instantly stunned, her beautiful face filled with shock.

She was familiar with Immortal Lotus Sect, one of the top forces in the Southern Wilderness!

The Five Poison Sect might be dominant in the Jin Kingdom with a Nascent Soul True Lord in residence.

But compared to Immortal Lotus Sect, a top power in the Southern Wilderness, it was no match.

“Sect Master, why have people from Immortal Lotus Sect come?”

Nangong Mili softly inquired.

Though the Five Poison Sect was a demonic force, it was still far smaller in power when compared to top demonic sects, leading to minimal contact.

Now that Immortal Lotus Sect had suddenly sent people, it was clear something was up.

“You don’t need to worry about that. The purpose of their visit this time is to select a few talents and strengthen relations between our sects.”

The Five Poison Sect Master looked at Nangong Mili and spoke.

“Yes, Sect Master.”

Nangong Mili asked no further questions and respectfully agreed.

“The reason Elder Tan targeted Yaoyao before… Could it be related to this?”

As she walked out of the Five Sacred Hall, Nangong Mili’s long phoenix eyes glinted coldly as she muttered to herself.

But the thought of Immortal Lotus Sect coming to select talents in the Five Poison Sect made her bite her lip slightly, her expression troubled.

Lu Quanzhen, dressed in a black cloak, flew at breakneck speed on a flying shuttle, with the shadow of a Kun Peng dimly visible beneath him, streaking across the sky like a rainbow.

However, he hadn’t flown far before he felt a bone-chilling sensation, as if a pair of cold, eerie eyes were watching him.

He looked up to see a white bone throne that had appeared in front of him.

Seated on it was an old man, thin and emaciated, with blood-red eyes, a horrifying expression, and an aura as deep as an abyss.

“Ghost Demon Realman!”

Upon seeing this old man, Lu Quanzhen’s heart filled with horror, and his muscles tensed.

“Hehe, little one, I didn’t expect you to recognize me.”

The red-eyed old man leaned his head forward slightly and spoke with a sinister grin as he stared at Lu Quanzhen.

As he spoke, Lu Quanzhen felt a cold, eerie aura envelop him.

From all directions, invisible ghostly hands appeared, grabbing his limbs and choking his throat. He was completely immobilized, struggling to breathe.

“Run! Keep running! Weren’t you good at running? Why aren’t you running now!?”

Ghost Demon Realman lounged on the white bone throne, his voice chilling as if it came from the depths of hell, seemingly intent on freezing his soul.

Lu Quanzhen’s face instantly turned pale, his Spiritual Energy became erratic, and his entire body trembled uncontrollably, as if in convulsions.

This was the difference between Foundation Establishment and Golden Core Formation!

Even with his cultivation of the Yin-Yang Five Elements Kun Peng Technique, various trump cards, and the fact he had killed Foundation Establishment peak cultivators before.

He was powerless against this Golden Core True Person.

“Boy, don’t worry. I won’t kill you so easily.”

“I’ll let you live a fate worse than death, suffering the pain of ten thousand ghosts gnawing at your heart, then refine you into my Ten Thousand Souls Banner, offering you as a sacrifice to my son’s spirit in heaven!”

Ghost Demon Realman slowly extended his withered hand, and his red eyes flashed with a frigid light.

Lu Quanzhen immediately felt an icy ghost hand squeezing him tightly. He groaned, spat blood, and felt the world spinning.

The gap in power was too vast.

A Foundation Establishment cultivator was no match for Golden Core Formation!

Even with all his trump cards, he couldn’t activate them now.

“Hehehe—”

Ghost Demon Realman chuckled darkly at Lu Quanzhen, making him feel as if knives were slicing his skin, his blood boiling, and his heart constricting.

“Old Ghost Li, you cowardly turtle, I’ve finally caught you!”

At that moment, a towering giant of a man, as tall as ten feet, appeared, and his voice boomed like thunder as he faced Ghost Demon Realman.

“Huh? Old Ghost Zhentian, why are you here!?”

Ghost Demon Realman’s eyes narrowed as he saw the giant.

As a demonic Golden Core cultivator, he had many enemies.

This giant was one of his most feared foes!

A sinister black Gourd covered in fierce patterns appeared in his hand. He uncorked it and aimed it at Lu Quanzhen.

“Whooosh—”

An instant later, a fierce wind whipped up, and a ghostly figure emerged from the Gourd, pulling Lu Quanzhen inside.

Against this technique, Lu Quanzhen had no chance to resist.

“Today, I’ve caught you, old ghost. There’s no escape!”

The giant roared furiously at Ghost Demon Realman, and his voice echoed like a thousand beasts roaring together, shaking the earth and sky.

His already massive body swelled even larger, and like a wild dragon, he charged straight at Ghost Demon Realman.

“Whoosh—”

Ghost Demon Realman knew all too well how formidable this giant was. Not only did he possess Golden Core cultivation, but he was also a Third-Tier body cultivator, a relentless nightmare. He immediately fled on his white bone throne.

But the giant had put considerable effort into tracking him down, even using Lu Quanzhen as bait to lure him out. There was no way he would let him escape easily.

“Boom! Boom! Boom!—”

The two clashed for several rounds, leaving Ghost Demon Realman in tatters. He looked at the giant, whose body was like a mountain covered in demonic patterns, and shouted coldly, “Old Ghost Zhentian, do you really think you’ve got me!?”

“Damn right! If I don’t beat the crap out of you today, consider it your lucky day!”

With every move, the giant unleashed a terrifying and irresistible force.

The techniques that Ghost Demon Realman had used so easily against Lu Quanzhen became utterly useless in the face of this giant. All he could do was flee.

Meanwhile, inside the ghostly black Gourd.

Lu Quanzhen, trapped inside, felt a bone-chilling cold as if he were plunged into an ice cave. The stench of intense blood and filth filled the air, making him instinctively gag.

He held his breath and surveyed his surroundings.

Everywhere was pitch-black, like the depths of the underworld. Magic, ghostly energy, and blood aura churned violently, while beneath his feet, pools of blood slowly ate away at his vitality and essence.

“Bang!”

Lu Quanzhen immediately formed a seal with his hands, releasing a small five-colored fish from his palm, aiming it at the walls, but it caused no damage.

“This must be a Magical Treasure. Breaking out of here with my current strength is nearly impossible.”

Lu Quanzhen’s face soured as he realized he lacked the power to destroy the Gourd.

His only hope now was for the other Golden Core cultivator to kill Ghost Demon Realman.

But even if this person succeeded, he didn’t seem like a righteous cultivator, so there was no guarantee he’d spare Lu Quanzhen either.

Lu Quanzhen knew he couldn’t rely on anyone else and continued to inspect his surroundings.

“This pool of blood, this magic and blood aura will slowly erode my body, drain my blood and Spiritual Energy. At this rate, in just ten days, I’ll be melted into this blood pool.”

After a moment of observation, Lu Quanzhen realized just how dangerous this place was.

He had only days to escape.

If he couldn’t get out of the Gourd, he was as good as dead!

But even if he escaped the Gourd, there were still two Golden Core cultivators outside.

“Rather than sitting and waiting to die, I might as well take a risk!”

He stared at the blood pool and the aura for a moment before a ruthless gleam flashed in his narrow eyes, and he made a decision.

Previously, in the Black Mist Swamp, he had resolved the Poisonous Miasma issue using the Kun Peng Devouring Heaven Demonic Technique taught by his uncle, thereby narrowly avoiding disaster.

Now, facing yet another crisis, his thoughts returned to that technique.

He decided to start cultivating this demonic technique, using the blood pool and magic aura to advance his cultivation.

If he could break through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment, with the cards he still had, maybe he could find a sliver of hope!

Although practicing this technique was fraught with potential dangers down the line, given the situation, he had no choice but to proceed without hesitation!

Lu Quanzhen had long since memorized the Kun Peng Devouring Heaven Demonic Technique by heart. He sat cross-legged in the blood pool and began to circulate the demonic technique.

“Buzz, buzz, buzz—”

As the technique circulated, mysterious talisman-like symbols appeared on his body like tadpoles, while his eighty-four thousand pores began to act as black holes, exuding a terrifying and intimidating aura.

Around him, blood-colored fish swarmed, roaring and merging into the ferocious shadow of a Kun Peng.

“Roar!”

The Kun Peng reared its head and roared at the heavens, opening its abyss-like mouth.

In an instant, a torrent of magic, ghostly energy, and blood aura poured into Lu Quanzhen’s body.