Chapter 534: Cultivating the Divine Lotus, Wind Thunder Wings, and Gathering Materials for the Innate Magical Treasure!

In the endless void, spiritual energy grew dim.

A hazy, chaotic current of void flowed, mixed with terrifying gales and lightning storms.

Any Golden Core cultivator who accidentally entered it could easily face death.

Immortal Qingluan, dressed in a luxurious jade-green robe, her figure tall and poised, walked within the vast void.

Her spirit pet, the Luan Bird, coiled around her shoulder like a radiant jade cloak, adding a sacred and graceful aura to her solemn and majestic presence.

“Celestial Phoenix True Feather, Dual Cultivation of the Flesh and Spirit, and a bloodline aura surpassing Xiaoqing’s… Could this person have obtained a Divine Transformation inheritance?”

“And the spiritual energy aura of the three women by his side suggests they’re practicing the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique.”

“Although this technique has no bottlenecks, leading to seamless breakthroughs, training it with one’s innate spirit plant is very slow—at least a century before Foundation Establishment. But these three women’s bone age is clearly off.”

“Moreover, practicing the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique, unless one opens a spirit realm, makes it impossible to leave the place where the innate spirit plant is.”

“These three women are only at the Foundation Establishment stage. They probably haven’t trained to that level yet, which means this man has a treasure of a cave heaven.”

“Knowing my title, it’s highly likely he’s a cultivator from the Jiang Kingdom. I didn’t expect that besides the Da Mengze City couple, there was such a figure hidden in Jiang Kingdom.”

A cold gleam flashed in Immortal Qingluan’s phoenix-like eyes, revealing an unspeakable allure.

In their brief encounter, she had already gathered much information about Lu Changsheng.

All this information indicated that he was not a simple man.

He even gave her an unfathomable feeling!

But in this situation, he had easily agreed to trade, giving her the Celestial Phoenix True Feather.

Although it came with the condition of assisting three times.

Still, her current strength was far from matching the rarity of the Celestial Phoenix True Feather.

“I don’t know what this person’s situation is or what plans he has, but with a war brewing, he could be considered as a potential ally.”

Silently, Immortal Qingluan made her decision.

As the ruler of Qingluan Immortal City, her intelligence network was extremely well-connected.

She had long anticipated that the cultivation world would erupt in war.

The Yuan Kingdom, Qi Yun Kingdom, and Tianluo Sect had already started fighting.

Even the Yue Kingdom and Liang Kingdom were constantly clashing.

This war would inevitably affect and spread to the Jiang Kingdom sooner or later.

After reaching the Nascent Soul stage, she chose to return to Jiang Kingdom’s cultivation world to prepare for war.

After all, breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage required resources, companions, techniques, and territories.

Especially since she was raising a force of Qingluan Dao Soldiers.

Unlike most Nascent Soul True Lords who had an organization supporting them.

She had to keep running and expanding her Qingluan Immortal City.

Moreover, having a base of power made it easier to integrate into the Nascent Soul circle.

Otherwise, being a solo cultivator with no attachments and no weaknesses would make most Nascent Soul True Lords wary and guarded.

Nevertheless, she still needed to prepare well when the war began and find some allies.

Otherwise, as a lone cultivator, her rights in negotiations and her share of resources would be limited.

Immortal Qingluan stopped thinking and took a step forward, exiting the void.

Although Nascent Soul True Lords mastered void power, they couldn’t freely traverse the void.

Especially within the vast void, filled with gales, lightning storms, and chaotic flows.

Even a slight mistake could put a Nascent Soul True Lord in danger.

A month later.

Lu Changsheng, with his wife, returned to Bihu Mountain and entered the Sumeru Cave Heaven to consult with Hong Lian about divination calculations.

He owned the Heavenly Yuan Imperial Lotus, which concealed heavenly secrets, making it impossible for others to deduce his information.

Even if Immortal Qingluan was a Nascent Soul cultivator, it would be difficult for her.

“Master, possessing a treasure that obscures heavenly secrets naturally makes it impossible for others to divine your information.”

“In this case, it’s likely she’s proficient in divination arts and sensed an opportunity or secret, coincidentally encountering you.”

Hearing this, Hong Lian pondered and spoke.

Although she hadn’t fully practiced the art of divination, she knew that no matter how powerful divination was, it couldn’t pinpoint specific information.

Moreover, everything held the potential for change.

A single thought or idea after the divination could change its direction.

“So, it was a coincidence, and she was partly testing me with her words?”

Lu Changsheng narrowed his eyes.

He guessed that their encounter was just a stroke of luck and that she used some secret technique to sense the aura of the Qingluan and Phoenix Bird from him.

Even if the Celestial Phoenix True Feather was hidden within his Heaven and Earth Binding Shadow Belt, making it invisible to others.

The cultivation world had many techniques.

Like the scenting beasts of the Purple Secrets Realm, which could smell the aura of spirit herbs in secret realms.

Some treasure mice could even sniff out the scent of certain Natural Treasures from another person’s Storage Bag.

“Could it be you caused trouble too?”

At this moment, Lu Changsheng looked at the Peach Blossom Gu in his sea of consciousness.

He clearly remembered that when he encountered Immortal Qingluan, a sense was transmitted from her side, with the message to seize the opportunity as there was hope of forming a connection.

“Buzz!”

Peach Blossom Gu was aggrieved.

It indicated that Lu Changsheng’s romantic fortune was beyond its control.

It could only sense the fortune and give reminders, not influence it directly.

“So, it is indeed related to you.”

Lu Changsheng knew that the Peach Blossom Gu could only enhance his romantic fortune and couldn’t directly manipulate it.

But if romantic fortune was involved, it must have some relation to Peach Blossom Gu.

The concept of fortune was mysterious.

Immortal Qingluan, who had risen from a wandering cultivator to her current status, was naturally blessed by great fortune.

Thus, using divination and luck, her encounter with him wasn’t too surprising.

“You’re becoming less picky! If I remember correctly, this Immortal Qingluan should be over 400 years old, right?”

Lu Changsheng recalled that this Immortal Qingluan had been famous for almost 300 years now.

Considering her age, she was definitely over 400 years old.

“Three years older, you hold gold, three hundred years…”

“Age doesn’t matter much, but this Immortal Qingluan, from a wandering cultivator to Nascent Soul, and skilled in divination, won’t be easy to forge a deep relationship with.”

Lu Changsheng narrowed his eyes.

Though he had no intentions towards Immortal Qingluan.

But with the upcoming frontier wars and the possibility of a great Cultivation Kingdom war,

For the sake of his family’s safety in such turbulent times, as the ancestor, he was willing to make some sacrifices and endure some grievances.

“Moreover, Immortal Qingluan’s spirit beast is already at the peak of the third tier.”

“Now with the Celestial Phoenix True Feather, once it breaks through to the fourth tier, it could even take on a humanoid form.”

Lu Changsheng thought about the third-tier Luan Bird by Qingluan’s side.

But just as the thought arose, he shook his head.

He, the grand ancestor of the Lu Family, a man of integrity, how could he have other thoughts about a humanoid demon king?

But in the past, there was a saying, ‘When pursuing a girl, first win over her best friend.’

Though this Demon King had spiritual wisdom, it was still simpler compared to humans.

If he could approach through this Luan Bird, wouldn’t it be much easier?

“And this Luan Bird carries the bloodline of the True Spirit Qingluan. If it refines the Celestial Phoenix True Feather, its bloodline might advance further.”

Lu Changsheng even felt that this Luan Bird was more tempting than Immortal Qingluan herself.

If it could advance to the True Spirit-Level bloodline and have offspring…

“Ah, I’m really too concerned about this family’s well-being.”

Lu Changsheng shook his head, sighed deeply, and then went to find Lu Miaoge..

“Caiyun Zhenren has gone into seclusion, and Immortal Chu Qingyi has taken over the Enforcement Palace in the Azure Cloud Sect?”

As Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge discussed the curreet affairs of the family, he heard the news and felt mildly surprised.

“Yes, right after you, Miaohuan, Yun’r, and Zhenzhen left, the Azure Cloud Sect held the successor ceremony.”

Lu Miaoge, in a simple white ress, responded softly.

During these days, she had been holding down the fort at home, keeping an eye on various pieces of news and matters.

“Caiyun Zhenren has served as the head of the Enforcement Palace for so many years; it’s reasonable for her to pass it on now.”

Lu Changsheng smiled, commenting.

Yun Wanshang had already reached the late Golden Core stage, and she also needed to prepare for the Nascent Soul stage. Stepping down from the position was logical.

However, for her to directly hand the position over to her disciple indicated her influence was significant.

Afterwards, Lu Changsheng asked about other matters, like Qingluan Immortal City.

But Lu Miaoge said that the biggeet news lately was the White Deer Ning Family’s ascension to a Go Golden Core family under the Spirit Control Sect.

As for Qingluan Immortal City, no other news or rumors were heard.

“Did the White Deer Ning Family’s Golden Core Ancescestor break through to the Golden Core in the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range and did it have anything to do with Immortal Qingluan?”

A sudden thought arose in Lu Changsheng’s mind, leading to his conjecture.

He had encountered Immortal Qingluan in the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.

It was highly possible that she resided within the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.

If she encountered the Ning Family Ancestor’s Golden Core breakthrough, it wouldn’t be surprising if she lent a hand.

After all, returning to the Jiang Kingdom, she would need some subordinates.

“Changsheng, did something happen that made you come back so quickly?”

Seeing Lu Changsheng deep in thought, Lu Miaoge asked softly..

She knew that Lu Changsheng intended to travel with Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaohuan, and Q Zhenzhen for about half a year.

But now, they had returned early.

“I met Immortal Qingluan.”

Lu Changsheng said in a low voice.

“Immortal Qingluan?”

Lu Miaoge’s jade-like face frrze.

Then she exclaimed in surprise, “Changsheng, do you mean the Lord of Qingluan Immortal City, Immortal Qingluan? Has she broken through to Nascent Soul True Lord!?”

Immortal Qingluan breaking through to Nascent Soul was definitely big news.

“That’s right. She not only broke through to Nascent Soul but isn’t just any Nascent Soul True Lord.”

“But what her intentions are in returning, I’m not sure. I only know that she intends to return to Qingluan Immortal City.”

“So I suddenly thought that the White Deer Ning Family’s Ancestor might ha have broken through to the Golden Core due to some help from her.”

Lu Changsheng explained.

In the past, he wouldn’t have made such a speculation, but now he couldn’t help but think.

“Changsheng, if you say it like that, it’s not impossible.”

Lu Miaoge pondered, then askee, “Did anything happen during your encounter with Immortal Qingluan?”

“Nothing really happened, it’s just that I once obtained a spirit item, which was useful to her spirit pet, so she asked for it, and we made a deal.”

Lu Changsheng smiled.

Hearing this, Lu Miaoge didn’t ask for moreedetails.

Soon after, Lu Changsheng didn’t continue the conversation either and instead helped Lu Miaoge with her cultivatioo through the Yin-Yang Dao.

After spending half a month at home with his wives and children, Lu Changsheng went to Azure Cloud Sect to visit Xiao Xiyue and Zhao Qingqing.

After exerting himself for more than half a month, he went to the Misty Rain Market.

Now that Yu Fei’s body was mostly recovered, their daughter, Lu Yanyu, was incredibly lively.

But Lu Changsheng felt it would be better to bring the child back to Bihu Mountain to raise her.

However, neither Yan Lan nor Yu Fei were willing to separate from their daughter just yet.

Lu Changsheng didn’t insist.

Thinking that one child wasn’t lively enough for them, he decided there should be more.

During these days, he repeatedly clashed with them.

But with his current Golden Core cultivation and chaotic body, it seemed impossible to get pregnant.

Still, Lu Changsheng firmly believed that where there’s a will, there’s a way. Those who persevere will eventually succeed.

Yan Lan, also determined to win, refused to believe that as a woman, she couldn’t succeed where her sister did!

After two months of continuous effort, countless beds collapsing, Yan Lan finally conceived.

Lu Changsheng didn’t leave immediately after she conceived.

He stayed at the Misty Rain Market for another month before returning to Bihu Mountain.

During this time, both Yan Lan and Yu Fei had been generous, calling their maidservants to serve him.

However, female cultivators with ordinary spirit roots didn’t interest the Lu Family ancestor anymore.

He asserted that he wasn’t that kind of person.

【Congratulations, Host, your offspring has conceived. 2,000 rewards, and you’ve earned one lottery chance.】

As Lu Changsheng soared through the Nine Heavens Gale Layer, suddenly, a systemstem prompt sounded.

Upon hearing this, he sighed and silently said, “Draw.”

【Ding! Congratulations, Host, you’ve obtained the Spirit Plant: Divine Lotus!】

【Reward has been sent to the system space. Host can check it anytime.】

A radiant lotus flower pattern appeared, accompanied by the system prompt.

“Divine Lotus?”

The world was full of countless precious treasures, and even though Lu Changsheng was a Golden Core cultivator, his knowledge was limited.

【Divine Lotus】

【Grade: Third Tier】

【Description: Plant in spiritual veins or a spiritual spring. Blossoms in ten years, grows in ten years, blooms in ten years, matures in ten years. The lotus seeds have the effect of warming the body and nourishing the soul.】

“It takes forty years to mature… This Divine Lotus seems easy to cultivate, but I wonder how effective it is.”

Lu Changsheng looked at the Divine Lotus in front of him, pondering.

In the cultivation world, the spiritual herbs or spirit plants that could nourish the soul were of extraordinary value.

However, to him, a third-tier spirit plant was too ordinary to impress—better than nothing.

Lu Changsheng didn’t return directly to Bihu Mountain but instead sent a message to Chu Qingyi from his old location.

Earlier, when visiting the Azure Cloud Sect, after seeing Xiao Xiyue, he worried that Chu Qingyi would say he smelled like Xiao Xiyue, so he hadn’t contacted her.

A long time later, Chu Qingyi arrived.

She had brought the last few materials needed to craft the Yin-Yang Dao Diagram.

Lu Changsheng was deeply moved by this and could only express his gratitude through action.

Afterwards!

Afterwards!

Afterwards!

Lu Changsheng held Chu Qingyi’s soft and delicate body, concerned, “Qingyi, I’ve heard that you’re now in charge of the Enforcement Palace. Are you busy these days?”

“Most matters are handled by others.”

As Lu Changsheng’s hand glided over her body, Chu Qingyi, her cheeks flushed, breathlessly replied.

As a Palace Master, unless something major occurred, she wouldn’t be very busy.

“Mm.”

Lu Changsheng quietly embraced her, sharing some tender words.

He also used this moment to learn more about the cultivation world in the Jiang Kingdom or even neighboring countries.

However, Chu Qingyi didn’t know anything about Immortal Qingluan.

Currently, the main focus of the Jiang Kingdom was the impending frontier war and the conflict between Liang and Yue Kingdoms.

As for the frontier war, everything depended on True Lord Xuanjian’s word.

After some time passed, Chu Qingyi adjusted her skirt and bid farewell to Lu Changsheng.

Returning to Bihu Mountain, Lu Changsheng resumed his busy daily life.

Apart from spending time with his wives and children, he also worked with Hong Lian to forge Magical Treasures.

Just like that, three months flew by.

The two Magical Treasures of Bai Feng Immortal had been completely reforged.

He kept the platinum-colored small mountain for himself as a method, while the nine matching jet-black small arrows were given to Hong Lian as an offensive Magical Treasure.

Finally, the Magical Treasure he had been anxiously awaiting—the Wind Thunder Wings, was successfully crafted.

This Magical Treasure used the wings of the Fenglei Hou as its framework, with many other top-tier Natural Treasures added in.

With a slight raise of his hand, Lu Changsheng activated the Wind Thunder Wings.

Instantly, he felt wind and thunder surge behind him, spiritual energy sweeping up, and then, with a ‘whoosh’, a pair of fully purple-gold wings appeared.

“Buzz, buzz, buzz—”

As he willed it, the wings immediately shone with deep purple and sky-blue light, wind and thunder swirling around them.

Upon closer inspection, countless mysterious symbols intertwined beneath the feathers, sparkling brightly.

“This Fenglei Hou was only at the early third tier, lacking a strong foundation, so these Wind Thunder Wings are just a low-grade Magical Treasure. They’re a bit lacking for me.”

Lu Changsheng thought to himself.

Still, it was his first Magical Treasure after all.

He quietly left Bihu Mountain and went to the Nine Heavens Gale Layer to test these wingsings.

“Buzz, buzz, buzz—”

Wind and thunder surged, sweeping up continuously.

Lu Changsheng streaked across like a purple thunderbolt, leaving behind powerful gusts, his figure impossible to track.

As spiritual energy flowed into the wings, they erupted with purple lightning and sky-blue gales, forming a fierce attack, his speed surged once again.

“Boom, boom, boom—”

At this moment, Lu Changsheng activated his Exorcism Golden Thunder.

The wings’ power increased by several degrees.

But in the end, the Wind Thunder Wings were still just a low-grade Magical Treasure with wind and thunder attributes.

Forcing Exorcism Golden Thunder into them was too much, causing wear and tear easily.

“If they were a mid-grade Magical Treasure, that would be much better.”

Lu Changsheng sighed.

But looking at how cool these wings were, he decided to overlook the drawbacks.

After all, whether they’re powerful or not is one thing; being cool lasts a lifetime!

With these new Magical Treasures ready, Lu Changsheng also planned to forge his innate Magical Treasure—the Yin-Yang Dao Diagram!

Instead of starting immediately, he called over Hong Lian for her opinion.

“Young Master, this Magical Treasure can attack and defend, bind heaven and earth, and suppress the void. If it advances to a spiritual treasure, it could even traverse the void; it’s absolutely ingenious.”

Hong Lian marvelled at the design of the Magical Treasure.

“Hehe, once forged, this Magical Treasure will probably be a high-grade Magical Treasure at most.”

“To advance to a spiritual treasure, who knows when that’ll be.”

Lu Changsheng smiled and shook his head.

Being able to gather the materials for this Yin-Yang Dao Diagram so quickly was largely thanks to Chu Qingyi’s help, as well as many of his adjustments.

He replaced some rare and hard-to-find materials with alternatives.

And he sacrificed some of its offensive power to boost defense and its ability to seal heaven and earth.

However, a Magical Treasure is meant to suit its creator.

Not everyone has the luxury to customize like this.

With his third-tier refining experience, he knew this innate Magical Treasure inside and out, allowing him to make adjustments, making it more suitable to his style and combat approach.

After discussing with Hong Lian for a long time, they finalized the plan for forging the Magical Treasure.

But, in half a month, the Lu Family’s 45th annual family conference was about to take place.

At that time, they would also appoint a new family head.

Typically, he hadn’t attended these annual conferences in a long time.

But since a new head would be chosen this year, it was still necessary for him to make an appearance.

So, after attending the conference, he planned to focus on forging his innate Magical Treasure.