Chapter 499: Spirit Tiger Association, Hunt the Sun-Moon Twin-Wing Butterfly!

Crane Ming Mountain.

“Sister!”

Lu Qingqi saw Lu Wangshu, who wore a pink and white dress, looking tall and graceful. She ran over joyfully.

At Bihu Mountain, although Lu Wangshu had a gentle nature and seemed to get along with everyone.

But Lu Changsheng knew that his daughter was only close to a few people.

So, he constantly encouraged Lu Lingxiao and Lu Linghe to spend time with her.

After Lu Qingqi and Lu Qingxian were born, they were often left in Lu Wangshu’s care.

As a result, Lu Linghe and Lu Qingqi were very close to their sister.

“Little Qi, Qingxuan, why are you here?”

Lu Wangshu hugged her younger sister, pinching her fair cheeks with a smile.

Then she looked forward at Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu and greeted them with a smile, “Qingshan Brother, Qingzhu Sister, when did you come back?”

“Wangshu.”

Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu greeted her with a smile.

When they were younger, the two of them often carried Lu Wangshu around.

However, after Lu Wangshu became aware of things, both of them joined the Golden Sun Sect, so they weren’t too close anymore.

But since Lu Wangshu was raised by Lu Miaoge since childhood, LuuQingzhu always treated her like a real sister.

Naturally, she softly approached her, holding her arm and telling her that they had returned over two months ago.

They had heard that she had been staying at Crane Ming Mountain, so they came to see her, taking Qingxuan and Little Qi out for a walk.

While speaking, she took out a Storage Bag, said she had prepared some gifts for her, and inquired about how she was managing at Crane Ming Mountain.

Lu Qingshan placed his hands behind his head, let out a bored ‘tsk’, then looked toward Lu Qingxian nearby.

He quickly engaged in pleasant conversation with the Lu Family disciples and cultivators at Crane Ming Mountain.

When he noticed Lu Qingshan glancing over, Lu Qingxian swiftly introduced him to everyone.

But after some courteous remarks, Lu Qingshan found it dull and followed his three sisters, listening as they reminisced and entered Crane Ming Mountain.

The five of them gathered in the main hall, chatted for a while, then Lu Wangshu mentioned a troubling situation she had encountered.

Eight hundred miles away from Crane Ming Mountain, there was a large Market.

In recent months, a gang called the ‘Spirit Tiger Association’ had been causing trouble for their shops and spiritual land in the market.

With only two Foundation Establishment cultivators in charge, Lu Wangshu certainly wasn’t afraid.

But since Lu Lingxiao was away at Bihu Mountain on business, she was the only Foundation Establishment cultivator left to oversee things.

She had originally planned to wait for Lu Lingxiao to resolve the matter after he returned.

But now that Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu, both Foundation Establishment cultivators, were here, she wanted to take care of it directly.

After all, Fairy Wangshu wasn’t known for having a gentle temperament!

“Spirit Tiger Association.”

Lu Qingshan raised an eyebrow and said, “The Spirit Tiger Association is only a group of loose cultivators. How dare they provoke our family?”

“Hmph, it’s obvious. The Spirit Tiger Association must have allied with the Sima Family from Xuanwu Ridge or they’re acting as dogs for them.”

Lu Wangshu sneered disdainfully, “Crane Ming Mountain used to be the Sima family’s spiritual land and is near their Xuanwu Ridge.”

“In this situation, the Sima Family definitely doesn’t want to see us prosper here, but they are cautious of the Azure Cloud Sect and don’t dare to act openly, so they resort to such tactics.”

“The Spirit Tiger Association even hinted that they wanted to buy Crane Ming Mountain as their gang’s spiritual land.”

“But without the Sima Family’s approval, they wouldn’t dare buy our Crane Ming Mountain even if we sold it to them.”

Lu Wangshu’s delicate and bright face showed her contempt.

Although she wasn’t sure of her father’s true strength.

She knew very well that it would be easy for their family to wipe out the Sima Family.

But her father was concerned that attracting too much attention would cause trouble, so they had always developed quietly.

Still, the Sima Family kept causing trouble, like a sticky plaster, time and time again.

“Since that’s the case, I’ll go with you later and settle this Spirit Tiger Association.”

Lu Qingshan found it amusing that his sister was upset. He smiled and said.

“Qingshan Brother, I heard you were once unmatched among your peers in the Heavenly Sword Sect. How strong are you now?”

Lu Wangshu asked with a smiling face.

The Spirit Tiger Association, as dogs to the Sima Family, did have some strength.

Their leader, Qiao Dayuan, not only had a cultivation of Foundation Establishment, Sixth Level but also commanded a Second-Tier Demon Tiger.

His combat power was among the best of mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators.

“As long as no False Core cultivator steps in, there shouldn’t be a problem.”

Lu Qingshan smiled confidently as he replied.

His calm and plain tone was filled with confidence.

Although he wasn’t a match for some of the elite Foundation Establishment disciples in the Golden Sun Sect.

He had no problem facing loose cultivators, clan cultivators, or lesser Foundation Establishment cultivators.

“If that’s what you’re saying, Qingshan Brother, then I’m reassured.”

Lu Wangshu’s smile radiated like the spring breeze.

If the Spirit Tiger Association faced her head-on, she alone could easily suppress them.

But now, everyone knew she was a talisman cultivator skilled in Talisman Formation, so no one would fight her directly.

Furthermore, the Spirit Tiger Association, the Sima Family, and even others were watching her every move.

If they saw her going out alone, they might attack her or Crane Ming Mountain and then frame the Sima Family or another faction.

Those clans and factions had done this kind of thing more than a few times.

After all, given that she represented Bihu Mountain, no one wanted to see her rise in power.

One Lu Ping’an was terrifying enough.

If Lu Wangshu advanced to the Late-Stage Foundation Establishment and mastered Talisman Formation, she might even be able to challenge a False Core cultivator face-to-face.

After eating and drinking their fill, Lu Wangshu and Lu Qingshan discussed how to deal with the Spirit Tiger Association.

“Since it’s not convenient to act inside the Chixia Market, I’ll go outside the market, ambush the Spirit Tiger Association members, and cut off their leader, Qiao Dayuan, as soon as he shows up.”

Lu Qingshan casually remarked.

To him, the Spirit Tiger Association was just a bunch of clowns, not worth mentioning.

If it weren’t for the inconvenience of acting inside the market, he would have gone alone and wiped them out.

“Qingshan Brother, the Spirit Tiger Association is only a loose cultivator force. If Qiao Dayuan sees your strength, he might not show up, go into hiding, or directly ask the Sima Family for help.”

“This won’t have any deterrent effect and won’t completely root out the problem.”

Lu Qingxian immediately looked at this brother and voiced his thoughts.

“Oh, what do you think we should do, then?”

Lu Qingshan raised an eyebrow and asked with a smile.

He did have a more cautious method, but he found it troublesome.

Now that his younger brother mentioned it, he was curious to hear his thoughts.

“Since the Sima Family is behind the Spirit Tiger Association, we need to do this cleanly and decisively to send a warning!”

“That way, other loose cultivators and forces won’t dare to serve the Sima Family.”

“Otherwise, the Sima Family could easily support another ‘Spirit Wolf Association’ or a ‘Spirit Leopard Association’ afterward.”

“And the Sima Family, wary of the Azure Cloud Sect’s warnings, won’t dare to openly attack Crane Ming Mountain.”

“So to truly deter them, we must tie this to the Sima Family and give them a warning!”

Lu Qingxian, with his handsome features and warm voice, spoke at a calm and measured pace.

“Makes sense. So how do you think we should do this?”

Lu Qingshan didn’t expect this reserved and elegant younger brother to have such a side, and his lips curled into a smile as he continued to ask.

“How strong are you and Big Sister Qingzhu?”

Lu Qingxian inquired.

He had witnessed the battle between Lu Qingshan and Lu Lingxiao.

But he still didn’t fully know his brother’s strength.

“You can only know after a fight. But against a loose cultivator like Qiao Dayuan, I should be able to deal with him in one strike. And if not, two strikes at most.”

Lu Qingshan stroked his chin and said, “If he uses a Talisman Treasure first, it’ll take a bit more effort.”

“As for Little Bamboo, she’s not skilled in combat, but if she does fight, an average mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator wouldn’t be her match.”

Although Lu Qingzhu was only at Foundation Establishment, Second Level.

She had numerous Spirit Tools, a Talisman Treasure, Rare Treasures, secret treasures, puppets, and talismans at her disposal.

In fact, a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator might fall to Lu Qingzhu’s hands if they were careless.

Lu Qingzhu gave a gentle smile.

Besides the treasures Brother Lu Qingshan prepared for her, she had ten Third-Tier Talismans given by their father and a Top-Tier Second-Tier puppet.

Lu Qingxian was surprised.

He hadn’t expected his brother to be so confident.

Facing someone of the same realm like Qiao Dayuan, he claimed that at most two strikes would be enough.

He realized that Qiao Dayuan, as a loose cultivator who could lead such a large gang, was undoubtedly strong.

And Sister Lu Qingzhu’s combat ability also surprised him.

He hadn’t expected this seeming quiet and gentle sister to have such strength.

He glanced at Lu Wangshu.

With the three of them, dealing with the Spirit Tiger Association seemed like a waste of their talents, with no need for elaborate plans.

“As long as no False Core cultivator arrives, we won’t have any issues.”

Lu Wangshu thought Lu Qingxian was asking about her strength and pouted as she replied.

“Sister, who’s stronger, you or Brother?”

Lu Qingqi asked curiously after hearing this, suddenly voicing her question.

She had seen her sister act in the Hongye Valley Marketplace and leaned towards her sister being stronger.

But now, after hearing this, she wanted to see them face each other.

“Oh?”

Lu Qingshan raised his eyebrows in surprise.

Lu Wangshu was only on the Third Level of Foundation Establishment.

And she was making such strong statements, saying everything should be fine as long as no False Core cultivators showed up.

He was only just now gaining the confidence to say such things.

“Father gave me a few Third-Tier Talismans, so I can hold my ground against a False Core cultivator.”

Lu Wangshu didn’t reveal that she had the Xuan Yuan Pearl, the Golden Armored Bean Mother, or dozens of Third-Tier Talismans.

She felt that saying too much would seem like she was boasting.

“It seems Wangshu Sister has quite a few trump cards.”

Lu Qingshan chuckled lightly, not paying it too much mind.

If he could gather many treasures for his sister Lu Qingzhu.

There was no way their father wouldn’t give Lu Wangshu some protection.

“Since that’s the case, it’s quite simple.”

Lu Qingxian laughed as he spoke.

He suggested that Lu Wangshu only needed to lure the Spirit Tiger Association members out of Chixia Market, then Lu Qingshan and she could capture them alive.

As for Sister Lu Qingzhu, she would stay at Crane Ming Mountain, creating the illusion that the mountain had been attacked.

But to be sure, he recommended first gathering information on the Spirit Tiger Association.

They could analyze Qiao Dayuan’s character and ensure no mistakes.

Perhaps they could even bribe some of the Spirit Tiger Association cultivators to fabricate an attack on Crane Ming Mountain and frame the Sima Family.

“I’ve already investigated Qiao Dayuan and the Spirit Tiger Association.”

Lu Wangshu’s smile was radiant.

She knew better than to take action without gathering intelligence first.

She’d even tried to infiltrate the Spirit Tiger Association.

If it weren’t for Lu Lingxiao’s absence and the inconvenience of acting alone, she would’ve taken care of them long ago.

Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.

“Qingyi, the area ahead should be where the Sun-Moon Twin-Wing Butterflies reside.”

Riding on the Golden-Winged Roc, Lu Changsheng examined the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range’s map and then glanced around before speaking to Chu Qingyi.

“Alright.”

Chu Qingyi wore a blue and white skirt, with her disguise now undone.

Her features were sharp yet feminine, with a touch of cold elegance and handsomeness, very beautiful.

After a moment, Lu Changsheng and Chu Qingyi concealed their presence and quietly landed.

Using his Fiery-Eyes, they found the place with the densest spiritual energy and signaled the Golden-Winged Roc to lure out the Sun-Moon Twin-Wing Butterfly.

“Screech!”

The Golden-Winged Roc let out a powerful cry, its body shining like molten gold. It soared into the sky, flooding the area with its fierce aura. Its wings flapped, creating a storm like a tsunami crashing into the heavens.

Such behavior among demon beasts was a sign of provocation, challenging for territory.

Sure enough, after a short while, a gigantic butterfly several dozen feet tall appeared, soaring into the sky.

“Are you challenging me!”

This butterfly’s body radiated a bright glow, but the edges of its wings carried an eerie, moonlight-like black sheen.

If someone looked closely, they could see black and white specks on its body, barely visible under the bright, golden light.

“This is the Sun-Moon Twin-Wing Butterfly?”

Chu Qingyi immediately realized this demon king was no ordinary creature.

At the very least, it had the bloodline of the Heavenly Tier!

If it weren’t for Lu Changsheng’s presence, she would have fled far, far away if she encountered such a demon king alone.

“This spiritual land belongs to me!”

The voice of the Golden-Winged Roc was sharp and piercing, indicating to Lu Changsheng to be ready.

“Where did you come from, and why are you challenging me!”

The Sun-Moon Twin-Wing Butterfly was no ordinary beast.

Although the Golden-Winged Roc had suppressed its bloodline aura, the butterfly could still sense a dangerous presence from it.

“Kill!”

The Golden-Winged Roc remained silent, bursting forth with dazzling light, filled with killing intent. Its massive wings sliced through the sky, striking the Sun-Moon Twin-Wing Butterfly.

“You seek death!”

The Sun-Moon Twin-Wing Butterfly let out a powerful cry.

These demon beasts were known for their fiery temper.

While it noticed the unusual and dangerous presence of the Golden-Winged Roc, it held back and spoke a few words.

But with the Golden-Winged Roc attacking directly, it felt utterly disrespected, with no choice but to fight.

“Taiyin Tribulation-Ravaging Cloak!”

The Sun-Moon Twin-Wing Butterfly used its innate Divine Abilities.

The edges of its wings shimmered with black luster, filling the sky with moon-like light. A shadowy, black moon seemed to rise above its head, as everything returned to nothingness, shrouded under a cloak.

“This Sun-Moon Twin-Wing Butterfly is truly extraordinary, its bloodline has certainly mutated and it knows something’s wrong already.”

Lu Changsheng narrowed his eyes at the scene, not hesitating as he activated the Nine Treasures Dao Bone.

“Boom, Boom, Boom!”

The Nine Treasures Dao Bone in his chest erupted like a volcano, emitting dazzling divine light. Lu Changsheng’s cultivation rapidly ascended from the Third to the Sixth Level of Golden Core Formation.

“Yin-Yang Grand Capture!”

The Qi Sea Dantian, Yin-Yang Dao Golden Core trembled, releasing beams of radiant light.

The vast and mysterious essence of the Golden Core transformed into a surge of Yin-Yang Dual Qi, which shot out from above Lu Changsheng’s head, swirling and expanding into a colossal, intricately marked Yin-Yang hand that aimed to crush the Sun-Moon Twin-Wing Butterfly.

“Tianpeng’s Dragon-Snatching Technique!”

Simultaneously, the Golden-Winged Roc roared, its body emanating brilliant, golden light that burned like fierce flames. The phantom of a true Tianpeng Dragon emerged.

Its fearsome true spirit bloodline spread toward the Sun-Moon Twin-Wing Butterfly.

“Human presence, you deserve to die!”

The Sun-Moon Twin-Wing Butterfly trembled, instantly realizing where the danger was coming from.

“Solar Extinction Divine Light!”

Its wings fiercely flapped, releasing beams of golden light, blazing like a great sun, disintegrating everything in its path, trying to break free.

But under the suppression of the Yin-Yang Grand Capture and the Golden-Winged Roc’s true spirit bloodline, its demonic power slowed, and its body grew heavy, as though it were sinking into a mire.

“Clang!!”

A sword cried.

Chu Qingyi made her move.

Countless rays of dazzling sword light erupted, like an ocean of swords, engulfing the vast sky, striking the Sun-Moon Twin-Wing Butterfly, creating booming thunderous sounds.

“Boom, Boom, Boom!”

Under the triple assault, even though the Sun-Moon Twin-Wing Butterfly had extraordinary bloodline and was equivalent to a Late-Stage Golden Core Formation grand cultivator, it couldn’t hold on and was overwhelmed.

Especially with the impactful suppression by the true spirit bloodline of the Golden-Winged Roc.

After a few breaths, the Taiyin Tribulation-Ravaging Aura of the Sun-Moon Twin-Wing Butterfly was shattered, subjected to the relentless assault of the Golden-Winged Roc and Chu Qingyi’s ocean-like sword light, as blood splattered across the sky.

The Yin-Yang Grand Capture, like a towering ancient mountain, descended oppressively, immobilizing the Sun-Moon Twin-Wing Butterfly.

A few breaths later, the Sun-Moon Twin-Wing Butterfly’s blazing golden glow dimmed, and its massive body shrank, being captured by the giant Yin-Yang hand.

[Editor’s Note: Upon checking the timeline, I found that Lu Qingshan’s strength was somewhat inconsistent.]

[He originally had a Spirit Body.]

[Coupled with techniques and a mindset matching the Spirit Body, as well as possessing a Law Seed and top-tier Spirit Body talent. As a true disciple of the Golden Sun Sect,] [It makes more sense that his cultivation is at the Sixth Level of Foundation Establishment, so I’m adjusting it accordingly.]