Chapter 486: Lu Quanzhen, Stunned by a Hundred Spirit Root Offspring!

Lu Quanzhen truthfully explained his predicament.

He encountered Ghost Demon Realman, who trapped him in the Blood Fiend Gourd, forcing him to choose the ‘Kun Peng Devouring Heaven Demonic Technique.’

“I knew this technique had issues, but I didn’t expect it to be this severe… Cough, cough.”

Lu Quanzhen’s face turned pale as he suddenly coughed after speaking just a few words.

Initially, he had some confidence in mastering the demonic technique after gaining unexpected benefits in the Black Mist Swamp.

But he didn’t anticipate the technique’s brutal nature, completely beyond his control.

Of course, even if given another chance, he would still make the same choice.

At that time, he had no other option.

Had it not been for encountering Old Demon Zhentian, he might have escaped Ghost Demon Realman’s grasp.

However, without Old Demon Zhentian, he wouldn’t have had the chance to escape.

“Do you have any solutions to this technique’s issues?”

Lu Changsheng asked.

“It’s difficult.”

Lu Quanzhen shook his head with a bitter smile.

If it were about breaking through to the sixth or even the seventh stage of Foundation Establishment with the Kun Peng Devouring Heaven Demonic Technique, he could handle the aftermath.

He could refine the violent and chaotic energies gradually using Natural Treasures, secret pills, or the Yin-Yang Five Elements Kun Peng Technique to cleanse his Dao Foundation and Spiritual Energy.

But after suddenly elevating to the ninth stage of Foundation Establishment, absorbing too much Blood Fiend’s energy, the technique spun out of control, causing conflict between his body, technique, and Spiritual Energy.

Moreover, his current condition was terrible. His body and foundation were damaged, tainted by the Blood Fiend, making it hard to circulate his power.

“Tell me about this technique in detail.”

Lu Changsheng pondered for a moment.

In the past, he heard a brief mention of this technique from Lu Quanzhen but didn’t know the specifics.

Now, given the situation, he wanted to see if he could resolve the problem from the root.

“Yes.”

Lu Quanzhen didn’t hide anything and fully explained the Kun Peng Devouring Heaven Divine Demonic Technique.

“Kun Peng Devouring Heaven Demonic Technique…”

Lu Changsheng furrowed his brow. This technique truly was pure demonic art.

By devouring all things and the source of living beings, it enhanced the self, but with no solution—only temporary relief.

The entire cultivation process was fraught with mortal danger, hinging on one’s resilience.

However, if one only practiced the Yin-Yang Five Elements Kun Peng Technique, it was still considered a Top-Tier technique.

“Father, why are you in Jin Kingdom?”

Lu Quanzhen hesitated for a moment and asked in a low voice.

He recalled that when he fell into Old Demon Zhentian’s hands, a female cultivator in Golden Core Formation appeared, likely from the Five Poison Sect’s Heavenly Spider Realman.

But he truly didn’t know when his father arrived.

Moreover, Jiang Kingdom and Jin Kingdom are far apart. How did his father suddenly arrive in Jin Kingdom?

“I happened to have something to do in Jin Kingdom. When I heard about your situation, I asked someone to track you down.”

Lu Changsheng glanced at him and spoke.

“Rest well for now. We can talk later.”

Noticing his son’s weakness, Lu Changsheng refrained from speaking too much.

He handed him a bottle of pills, instructing him to take two daily, then left the room, pondering how to resolve Lu Quanzhen’s predicament.

It wasn’t too difficult to ensure his son’s survival.

He only needed to periodically regulate his Spiritual Energy and nurture his body to keep him safe from further harm.

However, if his son’s current condition remained unresolved, he would be virtually crippled and unable to continue cultivating.

Besides the bloodline foundation issue, there was another pressing concern—lifespan!

[Name: Lu Quanzhen]

[Lifespan: 60/69]

[Talent: Fourth-Tier Spirit Root]

[Cultivation: Ninth Stage of Foundation Establishment]

[Ability: Battle Compatibility (69%)]

When Lu Quanzhen broke through to the ninth stage of Foundation Establishment, his lifespan did not exceed a hundred years.

Afterwards, he suffered severe injuries and used a life-burning technique, leaving him with only nine years of lifespan.

Furthermore, he had already consumed a Longevity Pill.

Now, to extend his lifespan further, he would need to take a third-stage Longevity Pill or some rare longevity spiritual herbs.

But without addressing his current state, even obtaining a third-stage Longevity Pill would only treat the symptoms, not the root cause.

“To untie the knot, one has to find the knotmaker. It seems I need to visit the Yin Ghost Sect.”

After much thought, Lu Changsheng decided to visit the Yin Ghost Sect later.

He wanted to check if the Yin Ghost Sect had any means to neutralize the Blood Fiend at its source.

In theory, once the Blood Fiend is perfectly controlled, he could help Lu Quanzhen harmonize the technique and then work on repairing his foundation.

As for the lifespan issue, if Lu Quanzhen’s foundation is restored, preparations for Golden Core Formation can begin.

Once he breaks through to Golden Core Formation, his lifespan, though still affected, won’t be as big of an issue.

Six days later, Lu Quanzhen’s injuries had slightly improved, allowing him to move around, though he was still very weak.

“Let’s go. I will take you to get an explanation.”

Lu Changsheng took Lu Quanzhen to find Meng Xiaochan, telling her he was leaving for a while.

“Hmm!?”

Lu Quanzhen’s eyes widened when he saw Meng Xiaochan, looking at his father with a mix of surprise and doubt.

“This is Meng Xiaochan, an old friend of mine. I already know about what happened between you two.”

“She didn’t know your identity back then, so there was some misunderstanding.”

“However, it was thanks to Xiaochan that I could learn about your situation.”

Lu Changsheng glanced at his son and spoke.

“…”

Lu Quanzhen’s face was filled with astonishment.

Although his father referred to her as an old friend, the look of tender affection in Meng Xiaochan’s eyes told him everything.

He had no idea what to say about this.

All he could think was that his father’s connections were truly extensive.

He even had an old friend in Jin Kingdom.

At this moment, he thought of Heavenly Spider Realman, who had previously appeared.

It seemed that Heavenly Spider Realman was Meng Xiaochan’s master.

Could it be that Heavenly Spider Realman also had some relationship with his father?

Lu Quanzhen glanced at his father, his eye twitching, thinking it was highly likely.

Otherwise, why would Heavenly Spider Realman appear at just the right time and ask Old Demon Zhentian to hand him over?

But as the son, he naturally couldn’t say anything about this.

He immediately cupped his hands and said, “Quanzhen greets Senior Meng. Thank you for your help.”

“No need to be so polite.”

Meng Xiaochan smiled softly.

“Xiaochan, Quanzhen’s situation is quite serious. I’m planning to take him out to see if we can find a solution.”

Lu Changsheng informed Meng Xiaochan that he was taking Lu Quanzhen to the Yin Ghost Sect.

“Lu Lang, is there anything I can assist with? My master said before that if you ever needed anything, you could contact her directly.”

Meng Xiaochan knew Lu Quanzhen’s condition was severe. The fact that Lu Changsheng could stabilize it was already remarkable.

“It’s just a small matter. If your master inquires, let her know.”

Lu Changsheng smiled, not wanting to bother Nangong Mili.

He only needed to disguise as a rogue cultivator and go to the Yin Ghost Sect to demand an explanation. There was no need to worry.

Bringing Nangong Mili might actually complicate things.

“Alright. Be careful, Lu Lang.”

Knowing Lu Changsheng’s strength, Meng Xiaochan didn’t press further.

However, after speaking, she lightly bit her pink lips and, with a hopeful and reluctant look, asked, “Lu Lang, will you come back when you’re done?”

“I will. Wait for me.”

Lu Changsheng gently stroked her dreamlike, delicate face with a smile.

But as the words reached his lips, he felt it sounded like a bad omen, as if setting a flag, so he changed the tone, “I’ll still be in Jin Kingdom. If you need anything, crush the communication Jade Talisman, and I’ll come at once.”

“Whoosh—”

After leaving the Immortal Spider Market with Lu Quanzhen, Lu Changsheng unleashed a surge of Spiritual Energy, riding a Divine Light Beam into the sky.

“Flying on a beam of light! That’s a Golden Core Realman’s technique!?”

Even though Lu Quanzhen had long suspected his father had broken through to Golden Core Formation, seeing it still filled him with surprise.

After all, this was the Golden Core stage!

Whether in the Jiang Kingdom or Jin Kingdom, a Golden Core cultivator was part of the first echelon, known as Golden Core Realmen!

“Has our family become a Golden Core family?”

Before he could finish his astonishment, golden light suddenly flickered in front of him, dazzling, as waves of monstrous demonic energy soared, creating an overwhelmingly heavy pressure.

“It’s the Demon King that shone with golden light that day!”

Lu Quanzhen’s expression changed drastically; he recognized this as the golden light he saw when his consciousness was fading.

The next moment, a massive golden-winged bird appeared before his eyes.

Its hulking form was majestic and robust, each feather gleaming with a sharp, blinding light. The bird’s hooked beak shimmered with a cold metallic icy shine.

Its golden eyes were like two brilliant suns, deep and captivating, emitting a terrifying aura that made it impossible to look directly at it.

“Is this Demon King father’s spirit beast!?”

Seeing the ferocious, awe-inspiring Golden-Winged Roc before him, Lu Quanzhen’s heart shook violently, like a massive wave crashing down.

This is incredible!

This golden demon king was rumored to have subdued Old Demon Zhentian in just a few breaths.

And such a demon king was his father’s spirit beast?

Before he could think further, Lu Changsheng took him atop the Golden-Winged Roc.

“Go.”

Lu Changsheng instructed Golden-Winged Roc with the direction toward the Yin Ghost Sect, then enveloped Lu Quanzhen in a protective Mysterious Yin-Yang Divine Light.

“Screech!”

With a powerful cry, Golden-Winged Roc spread its wings wide, a gust of gale arising as clouds swirled around it. It flew toward the Yin Ghost Sect as if the world itself would make way for it.

“If you have any questions, just ask.”

Lu Changsheng glanced at his bewildered son and asked.

“Father, where are we going?”

Lu Quanzhen suddenly snapped out of his trance but didn’t ask about his father’s strength.

“We’re heading to the Yin Ghost Sect.”

Lu Changsheng said directly.

“The Yin Ghost Sect!?”

Lu Quanzhen was stunned, his face full of doubt.

“For so many years, Ghost Demon Realman has been sending people to hunt you down. Naturally, I need to hold them accountable.”

“Also, your Dao Foundation and Spiritual Energy have been corroded by the Blood Fiend, causing a conflict between your technique and Spiritual Energy. Unless you disperse your power and start over, the problem will be hard to eradicate.”

“This power is similar to the Yin Ghost Sect’s Blood Fiend technique. So I’m planning to see if the Yin Ghost Sect can offer a solution.”

Lu Changsheng, clad in a dark robe, stood tall, his demeanor imposing and composed, like a mountain and an abyss.

“This…”

Lu Quanzhen was dumbfounded.

He hadn’t expected his father to go cause trouble for the Yin Ghost Sect.

Keep in mind, the Yin Ghost Sect was one of the three major demonic sects in Jin Kingdom, far stronger than the Azure Cloud Sect.

While his father’s strength was unfathomable, going to the Yin Ghost Sect to cause trouble was still a risky endeavor.

“Father, the Yin Ghost Sect publicly has nine Golden Core Realmen stationed there and the ‘Ten Thousand Ghosts Blood Pool,’ a supreme treasure guarding its foundation.”

“It’s even rumored that the Yin Ghost Sect’s Grand Elder is only a step away from reaching Nascent Soul, and with the Ten Thousand Ghosts Blood Pool in hand, possesses strength comparable to a Nascent Soul True Lord.”

Lu Quanzhen’s face turned pale as he softly spoke, subtly hinting at the danger.

“No matter.”

Lu Changsheng gazed at his son and said softly.

Since he dared go to the Yin Ghost Sect, he naturally had the confidence.

With his Nine Treasures Dao Bone, his strength rivaled that of a Late-Stage Golden Core cultivator.

Moreover, he had Golden-Winged Roc, this third-stage demon king with a true spirit bloodline.

With this power, even the Yin Ghost Sect had to tread cautiously.

They wouldn’t want a life-and-death struggle with him.

And if they did insist on fighting to the end, Lu Changsheng would remain unafraid.

With Golden-Winged Roc, unless a Nascent Soul True Lord took action, he could come and go as he pleased.

Even if a Nascent Soul True Lord arrived, Lu Changsheng felt he could still compete in terms of speed.

“I am a warrior, pursued by a Battle Emperor, yet I’m not worried at all because his horse isn’t faster than mine.”

A thought suddenly crossed Lu Changsheng’s mind.

Though said in jest, it highlighted the importance of a good mount.

Seeing his father’s confidence, Lu Quanzhen stopped worrying.

His bloodshot eyes looked toward the Yin Ghost Sect with a surge of murderous intent.

“Calm yourself. Given your current state, avoid being agitated or harboring any killing intent.”

Noticing his son’s change, Lu Changsheng frowned slightly, placing a hand on his shoulder, circulating the Yin-Yang Creation Sutra to suppress the Blood Fiend and regulate his power.

Most demonic techniques brought side effects.

At this moment, with his body, soul, and Dao Foundation corroded by the Blood Fiend, it was natural for Lu Quanzhen to be prone to extreme emotions and even demonic possession.

“Yes, Father.”

Lu Quanzhen took a deep breath, steadying his mind after realizing his emotional instability.

However, his nature was vengeful. If he had the strength, he would immediately seek out Ghost Demon Realman to settle the score!

“After this, return home with me to recuperate properly.”

Lu Changsheng glanced at his son’s blood-red, white hair and spoke.

The Sumeru Tree King had a purifying effect, suppressing inner demons.

Staying at home for a while would be beneficial for him.

But he couldn’t help imagining how his wife, Qu Zhenzhen, would react upon seeing their son like this.

“Father, I’m sorry to trouble you.”

Lu Quanzhen said softly.

“Encountering problems while out is normal.”

Lu Changsheng shook his head.

“By the way, at the Immortal Spider Market, besides Xiaochan, did you meet a girl in a purple dress? Does that ring a bell?”

At this moment, he remembered something about his daughter, Nangong Yaoyao, and decided to bring it up with Lu Quanzhen.

Although it was unlikely they’d meet again.

It was best to clear up the small misunderstanding between the siblings now.

“Father, are you referring to Nangong Yaoyao, daughter of Heavenly Spider Realman?”

Lu Quanzhen had already vaguely suspected something during the Meng Xiaochan incident.

“Yes, precisely. She is your sister. She attacked you before because of the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.”

“However, she didn’t know your identity then. She’s now heading to the Immortal Lotus Sect, unable to meet you and has sent her apologies.”

Lu Changsheng spoke softly.

“As I thought!”

Lu Quanzhen murmured inwardly, feeling a multitude of emotions.

He had guessed that the Heavenly Spider Realman might have a relationship with his father, but he didn’t expect Nangong Yaoyao to be their daughter.

But wasn’t his father a Foundation Establishment cultivator back then? How did he father a daughter with someone at the Golden Core stage?

His mind was filled with thoughts but also a sense of relief.

When facing Nangong Yaoyao, he hadn’t suffered at her hands.

He almost killed her.

Had he actually killed this sister, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

“Father…”

Lu Quanzhen looked at his father, hesitating to speak.

“What is it?”

Lu Changsheng signaled him to speak his mind.

“How many brothers and sisters do I have out there? Could you tell me so we don’t have these misunderstandings again?”

Lu Quanzhen asked tactfully.

Although he had no deep feelings for most of his siblings, he didn’t want to end up fighting them.

Lu Changsheng: “???”

Was this how his son viewed him?

He only had this one daughter, Nangong Yaoyao, outside his main family.

“Just this one.”

Lu Changsheng replied, thinking it might be time for his children at home to start recognizing each other.

After all, with so many siblings, the older and younger ones might not even recognize each other if they met outside.

For instance, Lu Quanzhen had been away for over twenty years.

He probably didn’t recognize many of his siblings at home.

The Immortal Spider Market was within the Five Poison Sect’s territory, so the journey to the Yin Ghost Sect would take some time.

Moreover, expecting a battle upon reaching the Yin Ghost Sect, Lu Changsheng didn’t have Golden-Winged Roc fly at full speed to conserve energy.

As they neared the Yin Ghost Sect’s territory, they slowed down slightly to keep Golden-Winged Roc in peak condition.

Suddenly, a strange feeling from a Spirit Root connection surged within him, accompanied by a system notification sound.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for having one hundred Spirit Root offspring! You’ve earned an advanced lottery draw!]

“Did Zhiyue give birth?”

Lu Changsheng roughly guessed the child’s birth.

A month ago, Yu Fei’s child was born, with only a Fifth-Tier Spirit Root.

As for this child, he sensed it was a Fourth-Tier Spirit Root.

This left him slightly disappointed.

He had hoped that after breaking through to Golden Core Formation, he and Xia Zhiyue would produce a High-Tier Spirit Root child.

But after six attempts, he realized that Xia Zhiyue’s ‘Nurturing Spirit Body’ had its limits.

It could reliably produce Spirit Root offspring, ensuring a Middle-Tier Spirit Root.

But producing a High-Tier Spirit Root child required a bit more luck.

“System, execute lottery!”

Without overthinking, Lu Changsheng silently commanded, hoping to draw something useful to enhance his power.

If he could draw another third-stage demon king, he would be unstoppable!

PS: Since the Qidian app can’t display the author’s notes, I’ll mention it here.

Lu Quanzhen was supposed to earn a draw after breaking through Foundation Establishment’s ninth stage, but I forgot earlier, so I’m adding a patch.

In chapter 484, I added that Lu Quanzhen’s breakthrough earned the host an advanced draw, which awarded the Great Wilderness Dragon Spine.

[Great Wilderness Dragon Spine]

[Grade: Fourth-Stage]

[Description: One of the nine sacred bones of the Divine Bone Sect, it’s nearly indestructible, enhances physical strength, absorbs the power of heaven and earth to repair the body, and can transform into the Great Wilderness Dragon Armor. Requires at least third-stage of Body Tempering to refine.]