Chapter 528: Transplanting the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique, Bai Ling Gave Birth to an Egg!

“Dao Soldiers, repel the False Core Realms!”

Recently, Lu Quanzhen had been living in seclusion, mostly focused on healing and observing the Xuantian Spirit Vine.

Seeing the family’s growing activity, he inquired about the situation.

Upon hearing about the Purple Secrets Realm, he was filled with emotion.

He recalled the days when he and Lu Ping’an ventured into the Purple Secrets Realm together, fighting side by side.

But now, his own body was half-crippled, and it would take years to recover.

Meanwhile, Lu Ping’an had grown into an almost invincible force under Golden Core, becoming the family’s unshakable pillar of support and pride.

“With Father protecting him, it seems certain that Brother can mature smoothly and break through to Golden Core.”

Lu Quanzhen mused quietly.

Although Lu Ping’an was pushed into the spotlight,

he knew very well that it was really his father who was the family’s true anchor.

With their father around, even though Lu Ping’an was kind and didn’t fit into the cutthroat world of cultivation, he could still forge ahead.

Not thinking any further, Lu Quanzhen arrived at the spiritual veins area on Biyun Peak, gazing at the Xuantian Spirit Vine as he sat cross-legged.

Besides practicing the Withering Art, Lu Quanzhen had been observing the Xuantian Spirit Vine for insights into the cycle of life, death, and rebirth.

However, these insights remained vague and lacked clarity.

He felt, though, that if he could fully comprehend them, it would bring huge benefits!

Heavenly Sword Sect.

“Lu Ping’an from Bihu Mountain led the Jiao Snake Dao Soldiers and defeated Shangguan Jiuyang from the Divine Blade Shangguan Family.”

Qin Yi was stunned as she read the message in her hand.

The once naive boy had unknowingly grown into a leading figure in the Jiang Kingdom’s cultivation world.

And herself.

She bit her red lip gently.

Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, a stronghold of the Beast Taming Xu Family.

A statuesque woman with straight, long legs and fiery red hair stood elegantly on a pavilion.

Her dark, mysterious eyes were as deep as a rippling lake, gazing at the Jade Slip in her hand.

Everyone was focused on the battle between Lu Ping’an and Shangguan Jiuyang.

But she noticed a Lu Family member named Lu Chensha in the report.

This man possessed a Second-Tier demonic beast and was the leader of the Lu Family in the Purple Secrets Realm, spearheading the hunt against the Shangguan Family.

“Lu Chensha.”

Xu Ruoyin’s vivid red lips curled as her black eyes abruptly became as red as the moon.

She appeared like a Divine Phoenix, soaring high and untouchable, her robes fluttering as if ready to take flight into the heavens!

Azure Cloud Sect.

Caiyun Peak, in the Caiyun Hall.

“Lu Ping’an from Bihu Mountain?”

Yun Wanshang glanced at the Azure Cloud Sect’s leader with raised brows, slightly surprised.

She hadn’t expected Bihu Mountain to cause such a stir again.

But this Lu Ping’an was growing too fast!

She remembered just a few years ago that Lu Ping’an barely managed to clash with Sima Tong from the Sima Family, relying on formations and ambush to subdue him.

How did he suddenly become capable of defeating Shangguan Jiuyang from the Divine Blade Family?

Could it be that, like Lu Changsheng, this boy had hidden his true strength all along?

If that was the case, wouldn’t that family be too… crafty?

“Indeed, I’ve heard that Lu Changsheng from Bihu Mountain serves as a guest elder on Caiyun Peak and has ties with you, Junior Sister.”

“So, I thought I’d ask if you think Bihu Mountain is trustworthy enough to support, perhaps leveraging against the Xu Family.”

The Azure Cloud Sect leader, thin and composed, carried an air of invisible authority.

After hearing about Lu Ping’an, Immortal Baiyun had immediately reported it.

Having investigated the situation these past days, he also wanted to consult Yun Wanshang’s opinion.

“…”

Yun Wanshang’s beautiful eyes flickered with an odd expression.

Others might not know, but she was well aware that the strength of Bihu Mountain wasn’t as simple as it appeared.

That cunning thief Lu Changsheng not only broke through to Golden Core but also held a top-tier Third-Tier demonic beast, making him invincible below Nascent Soul.

Even she might not be a match for him.

In this situation, using Bihu Mountain to counterbalance the Beast Taming Xu Family?

It might make more sense to use the Xu Family to counterbalance Bihu Mountain instead!

“His character is… pretty decent. He once saved Xiyue, so I allowed him to serve as a guest elder on Caiyun Peak.”

“If Senior Brother Sect Leader feels it’s appropriate to support them in some way, please proceed as you see fit.”

Yun Wanshang, dressed in colorful robes, stood tall and dignified as she spoke calmly.

Although she wasn’t fully clear on Bihu Mountain’s true strength, she was willing to go along with the Sect Leader’s wishes.

“Very well, I’ll send someone to meet Lu Changsheng and Lu Ping’an later.”

“If they are indeed as virtuous and close to our Azure Cloud Sect as reported, and perform well in future frontier wars, we might even consider granting them a Condensing Crystal Pill.”

The Azure Cloud Sect leader nodded slightly.

Their goal was to support Bihu Mountain, specifically Lu Ping’an.

Only by reaching Golden Core can they counterbalance the Beast Taming Xu Family.

“Condensing Crystal Pill.”

Yun Wanshang had previously heard about the incident with the Yin Ghost Sect.

She knew Lu Changsheng had extorted two Condensing Crystal Pills from them.

Given his mysterious background, he probably had more than two Condensing Crystal Pills.

“Yes, Senior Brother Sect Leader, proceed as you see fit.”

Yun Wanshang didn’t elaborate further.

Though she was willing to help Bihu Mountain and assist Lu Changsheng, she wouldn’t go too far and jeopardize the sect’s interests.

Besides, praising that detestable thief Lu Changsheng wasn’t something she could do with a straight face.

After finishing, Yun Wanshang turned to the Sect Leader, “Senior Brother Sect Leader, I plan to go on a journey soon and intend to hand over the Enforcement Palace to Qingyi.”

“Going on a journey…”

The Azure Cloud Sect leader was momentarily stunned, immediately understanding that Yun Wanshang was seeking an opportunity for Nascent Soul advancement.

Although the Azure Cloud Sect was one of the Four Great Immortal Sects in Jiang Kingdom and rich in resources, it could only gather a few Nascent Soul-level spiritual items at most.

Obtaining rare pills like the Nascent Soul Pill was impossible.

To break through to Nascent Soul, the sect could only provide some assistance but not fully support the process directly like they could with Foundation Establishment or Golden Core.

“Junior Sister, you’ve only achieved late Golden Core a few years ago, isn’t it a bit too soon to consider this?”

“Currently, all the kingdoms are stirring, and war might break out. With your talent, there’s also a chance for an opportunity.”

The Azure Cloud Sect leader pondered aloud.

Most cultivators choose to venture out in search of Nascent Soul opportunities after reaching late Golden Core.

But Yun Wanshang was barely two hundred years old, so she had plenty of time to build up experience.

Moreover, from his perspective, his junior sister Yun Wanshang had a Phoenix Soul Physique.

If she wished, she could find a True Monarch to mentor her or even become a Dao partner with a True Monarch’s descendant, thereby securing Nascent Soul resources.

“Even if war breaks out, it will take time to intensify. If that time comes and the sect needs me, I’ll return.”

This is what Yun Wanshang stated.

She planned her journey partly because her Immortal Golden Core was stable.

And partly because of how Lu Changsheng’s situation had spurred her.

His growth was downright shocking.

If she continued to focus solely on cultivation, she feared being surpassed by him.

“One day, I will stand at the peak of Cloud Peak, and have the colorful clouds in my embrace!”

Lu Changsheng’s words from three years ago still echoed in her mind.

If anyone else had said it, it would’ve been laughable.

But the once small Qi Refining cultivator had grown into something much more.

Who knew, maybe in a few decades, that day would really come.

The thought made Yun Wanshang shudder and sigh softly, unsure how to face it.

“Fine, the matter of the Enforcement Palace will proceed as you wish. For your journey, do you need any special preparations?”

The Azure Cloud Sect leader didn’t pressure her further.

Everyone has their own destiny.

Venturing out in search of Nascent Soul opportunities after reaching late Golden Core was a centuries-old tradition in the Spirit Sect.

If Yun Wanshang could obtain an opportunity and break through to Nascent Soul, it would be a great blessing for Azure Cloud Sect too!

“Everything is almost ready.”

Yun Wanshang spoke softly.

She had initially been concerned about Xiao Xiyue.

But now Xiyue’s heart was entirely focused on Lu Changsheng, and the two had even begun resolving the Supreme Forgetting Emotions Technique.

Under these circumstances, Yun Wanshang was no longer worried.

Moreover, Chu Qingyi was still within the sect.

But thinking of her apprentice Chu Qingyi’s entanglement with Lu Changsheng also made her feel exasperated.

This was another reason she chose to go on this journey.

Watching her two apprentices being charmed by Lu Changsheng, she found it difficult to concentrate on cultivation and needed to travel to clear her mind.

“Alright.”

After chatting with Yun Wanshang for a while, the Azure Cloud Sect leader took his leave.

After Yun Wanshang watched him leave, she remained still for a long time, then looked toward a courtyard halfway up the mountain and transmitted a message, “Xiyue, go to Bihu Mountain once…”

This matter of Azure Cloud Sect supporting Bihu Mountain wasn’t something she had to inform Lu Changsheng about.

But after thinking about it, she decided to give him a heads-up to see how he would respond.

These days, Bihu Mountain was bustling with visitors, constantly coming and going.

However, such family matters didn’t require Lu Changsheng’s attention; his children could handle them.

At this moment, at the peak of Biyun Peak.

Lu Changsheng, along with his wives, Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaohuan, and Q Zhenzhen, were looking at the Auspicious Tree.

During this period, Lu Changsheng had accumulated enough spirit energy in the Heavenly Yuan Imperial Lotus Cave Heaven.

He was preparing to transplant Qu Zhenzhen’s innate spirit root, the Auspicious Tree, into the Heavenly Yuan Imperial Lotus.

The transplant was necessary because the Auspicious Tree had an inexplicable connection with the Sumeru Tree King, allowing them to respond in case of an unexpected situation.

“Rise!”

In his hand, the Heavenly Yuan Imperial Lotus slowly rose, glowing brilliantly, swaying gently as if embodying both the Dao and natural laws, its aura mysterious.

From the lotus’s center, ripples surged, forming a small vortex as if connected to another world.

With a flash, the Auspicious Tree, rooted beside the Sumeru Tree King, entered the Heavenly Yuan Imperial Lotus.

Watching this, Lu Miaohuan and Lu Miaoyun looked at Qu Zhenzhn, their eyes full of expectation.

“Zhenzhen, how do you feel?”

Lu Changsheng also asked Qu Zhenzhen with concern.

“Husband, I can still sense the Auspicious Tree; only there’s an intangible barrier. It’s like being far away from Biyun Peak, and my spiritual energy has been affected.”

Qu Zhenzhen described her feelings after checking herself.

“Alright, Zhenzhen, observe your condition over the next few days. If you feel unwell, tell me immediately.”

Holding his wife’s hand, Lu Changsheng spoke softly.

Although his analysis showed no significant issues,

He decided to wait a while just to be safe.

Once everything was confirmed safe, he would take his three wives on a trip.

After all, it had been decades since they’d left Bihu Mountain.

“Mm-hmm.”

Qu Zhenzhen, dressed in a light green silk gown, with fair skin and a gentle demeanor, always had a soft smile. She had the freshness of a young girl and the grace of a young wife.

Afterward, Lu Changsheng and Qu Zhenzhen continued testing the effects of the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique.

At present, she could only be separated from Lu Changsheng by a few hundred meters.

The further away she went, the more her spiritual energy diminished, even feeling an invisible restraint on her body.

This was similar to before but now more intense.

Fortunately, as long as she stayed near Lu Changsheng, there wasn’t much of an issue.

“Husband, Xiyue is here.”

While they were testing the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique, a Communication Talisman appeared from the Storage Bag of Lu Miaoyun.

Since Lu Changsheng was often immersed in cultivation, Xiyue didn’t come unless necessary, and thus messaged Lu Miaoyun.

“Oh? Xiyue is here?”

Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised.

Xiyue had just recently returned, and now she was visiting again; something important must’ve come up.

Without delay, he and the three ladies went to meet Xiyue.

“Changsheng…”

Xiyue, dressed in a pale moonlit dress, her beauty cold and pure, softened her gaze as she explained her reason for coming.

“Support?”

Lu Changsheng raised his brow, surprised at such a good opportunity.

“I’m not entirely sure why; all I know is that the Beast Taming Xu Family’s growing power has displeased the sect, so they want to knock them down a peg, or prepare for the war.”

Xiyue explained the sect’s stance toward the Beast Taming Xu Family and the Lu Family.

While the Azure Cloud Sect was willing to support the Lu Family, it was mainly because of their potential and the looming war.

“Frontier War…”

Four years ago, Yun Wanshang had mentioned the possibility of a frontier war to Lu Changsheng.

He hadn’t expected it to be confirmed so soon.

“There’s no issue with that.”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

He didn’t resist such ideas.

After all, what they needed to do was express their position.

Then, they could just respond actively to the Azure Cloud Sect’s actions when necessary.

There wasn’t much else to do.

As for the Condensing Crystal Pill from Azure Cloud Sect, he wasn’t very interested.

For disciples like Xiyue and Chu Qingyi, it was simpler to obtain one by competing.

But for their Lu Family to get it, they’d have to risk their lives and meet a heap of conditions.

So, he figured it was best to quietly focus on development under the Azure Cloud Sect’s banner.

“Mm, since both Master and the Sect Leader have agreed, it’s basically settled as long as nothing major comes up.”

Xiyue nodded, sharing her thoughts.

She understood Bihu Mountain’s development strategy and offered some suggestions.

After this brief discussion and learning of Lu Changsheng’s stance, Xiyue didn’t linger and returned to the Azure Cloud Sect to report.

Lu Changsheng mentioned it to Lu Ping’an, and then resumed daily life.

One day, Lu Chensha approached Lu Changsheng.

He said he was ready and could attempt Foundation Establishment at any time.

“Good.”

Although Lu Chensha’s strong foundation meant the Foundation Establishment Pill wasn’t strictly necessary,

Lu Changsheng still gave him a Top-Tier Foundation Establishment Pill.

Having accumulated so much experience in Foundation Establishment within the family, Lu Changsheng didn’t feel the need to supervise.

He simply asked Hong Lian to keep an eye on things while he checked on Bai Ling.

A short time ago, Bai Ling had mentioned she was near her due date.

Recently, her baby had been moving frequently in her belly, disturbing her sleep and leaving her very weak.

As the days passed, eight days later, a False Core Realm elder from Azure Cloud Sect visited.

She didn’t mention anything about the sect’s support.

It was more like a courtesy visit.

She remarked that Bihu Mountain had been making waves these past years, congratulating Lu Changsheng on having such a fortunate son.

She noted that Azure Cloud Sect hoped more families like Bihu Mountain would emerge under their jurisdiction.

If they needed any help or faced any difficulties, they should not hesitate to seek assistance from the sect.

Thanks to Xiyue’s prior message, Lu Changsheng had prepared and happily conversed with the Azure Cloud Sect elder.

Afterward, the False Core Realm elder visited White Tiger Mountain to meet Lu Ping’an.

Although Lu Ping’an wasn’t skilled in communication,

his straightforward personality meant he said what was on his mind.

After all, Azure Cloud Sect had already investigated Lu Changsheng and Lu Ping’an thoroughly.

Especially Lu Ping’an.

Not arrogant or rash, he had fought several times, always restraining himself when sparring.

His gentle and kind nature left Azure Cloud Sect very satisfied.

Sumeru Cave Heaven.

Inside Hall of Everlasting Life.

“This little one is just hungry! Come, have another ‘Nourishment Pill’.”

Lu Changsheng held Bai Ling while placing a pill in her mouth, using his Yin-Yang Spiritual Energy to dissolve the pill and nourish her body and baby within.

Based on his and Hong Lian’ analysis, her child had a True Spirit Bloodline, needing more nutrition than usual.

Bai Ling hadn’t been getting enough, leading to long periods of drowsiness.

So, Lu Changsheng had specially prepared several potent nourishing pills, naming them Nourishment Pills.

Bai Ling, looking pale, weakly leaned into Lu Changsheng’s arms. Suddenly, she furrowed her brow and let out a soft ‘Ouch’.

Lu Changsheng hurried to console her, thinking this child was really naughty.

“Brother, I think… I’m about to give birth.”

Biting her bloodless lips, Bai Ling looked pained as she spoke.

“Miaoge! Hong Lian!”

Lu Changsheng quickly called for Hong Lian and Lu Miaoyun to help with the deivery.

In her condition, normal midwives would be useless.

Thinking about it, Lu Changsheng also summoned Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaohuan, and Q Zhenzhen, all who had nurturing and healing abilities.

Then, he let Sumeru watch over Bai Ling and waited nearby for the child’s birth.

“Buzz——”

Suddenly, a faint sound resonated through the Cave Dwelling, causing a transparent white light to rise.

“Is this… an anomaly?”

Lu Changsheng was shocked.

He hadn’t expected the birth of this child to trigger a phenomenon.

Such occurrences were very rare.

Not long after, Bai Ling gave birth.

Even though Lu Changsheng had anticipated something unusual, he was still stunned by what he saw.

Instead of a baby, there was a white-gold, translucent sphere, or rather, an egg.

About the size of a pumpkin, it was still warm like it had just been freshly laid.

“Brother…”

Pale and exhausted, Bai Ling looked at her baby.

But when she saw that it was still an egg, she didn’t know what to say.

It wasn’t just her.

Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaouan, and Qu Zhenzhen were all equally confused.

They had known the child would be unusual,

But for it to be born as an egg… was just…

Did they still need to wait for it to hatch?

“Don’t panic.”

Lu Changsheng noted the similarities between the egg and the cocoon Bai Ling had once turned into, and reassured everyone.

He then stepped forward and gently cradled the egg in his hands.

The moment he touched it, he felt a wave of warmth along with a faint, pleasant fragrance.

“Baby, I’m your father. Are you there?”

Lu Changsheng examined the sphere for a moment, then lightly poked it with a finger, calling out.

Though, following Li Jing’s advice to crack it open with a single slash seemed a bit extreme to him.

The egg radiated a strong vitality but offered no response.

“Young Lord, this seems like premature birth, as if it lacked sufficient nourishment.”

At this time, Hong Lian spoke up.

She wasn’t sure how True Spirit children were raised or born.

But as a Tier three Beast Taming Master, she had experience in nurturing spirit beasts.

She could tell the egg was full of life but perhaps needed a little more time to be ready.

“So, what should we do?”

Hearing the word ‘premature’, Lu Changsheng immediately frowned.

Bai Ling’s condition did seem like she couldn’t fully support the pregnancy.

“How about trying to place the egg in the Spirit Eye Spring?”

Hong Lian suggested hesitantly.

“Sumeru!”

Lu Changsheng promptly called out, commanding Sumeru to shift the Spirit Eye Spring from outside Hall of Everlasting Life into the Cave Dwelling.

Instantly, the Spirit Eye Spring appeared, where the Heavenly Yuan Imperial Lotus floated.

Carefully, Lu Changsheng placed the egg into the spring.

“Glug glug——”

An astonishing scene unfolded.

The egg began absorbing the Spirit Eye Spring’s water.

“Young Lord, how about adding refined spiritual herbs to the spring?”

Seeing this, Hong Lian realized her judgment was correct and suggested.

“Buzz!”

Immediately, Lu Changsheng retrieved several treasured spiritual herbs, refining them into the essence that he dripped into the spring.

Then, he instructed Lu Miaoyun to bring more spiriual herbs from the family’s treasury.

As more herbs were added, the white-gold, translucent egg began to emit a fluctuating glow, gradually becoming brighter.

Seeing this, Lu Changsheng turned to Hong Lian, asking what should be done next.

“Young Lord, let it rest for now before adding more herbs.”

Hong Lian suggested cautiously.

This child was far from ordinary; she couldn’t afford to be reckless.

Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaouan, and Qu Zhenzhen watched the egg nervously, not daring to speak loudly.

“Buzz——”

After a while, as the egg absorbed almost all the spring water and herbs, it released an intense, sacred light, almost lighting up the entire Cave Dwelling, accompanied by a gentle sound.

This sound was louder than before,

But it was still a far cry from the grand resonance Lu Changsheng had experienced when forming his Golden Core.

At that moment…

Lu Changsheng felt an overwhelming surge of spiritual energy and a strong pulse from his Spirit Root.

Then, he heard two system notifications in his mind.

【Congratulations, Host, on the birth of your first True Spirit Bloodline offspring! You’ve earned one chance to draw a prize!】

【Detected that the current Spirit Body and bloodline effects conflict. Would you like to fuse them?】

Lu Changsheng ignored the system notifications, focusing intently on the newborn.

Gradually, the light dimmed.

A baby lay in the Spirit Eye Spring.

She had fair, jade-like skin, resembling an ordinary baby.

But at the center of her brow was a small white-gold snake-like mark.

Looking closer, her pupils also differed from normal.

In the depths of her eyes, a white-gold sheen circled her pupils, rotating slowly, exuding a holy and serene aura, but with a hint of eerie charm.