Chapter 546: Michen Banner’s Effect, Teleportation Formation, and the Emergence of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King!

After spending a month and a half, Lu Changsheng finally completed the refinement of the Michen Banner.

He let out a light breath, grasped the five-colored mini-banner in front of him, and prepared to test its effect.

When spiritual energy was normally injected, nothing happened.

However, when the Yin-Yang energy from his Qi Sea Dantian surged like a river, the five-colored banner began to shine, transforming into a cloud of colors that enveloped his body, making him seem invulnerable.

Right after that,

a buzzing sound echoed.

The radiant-colored cloud flashed, and Lu Changsheng’s form vanished, reappearing at the edge of Sumeru Cave Heaven.

“As expected of a spiritual treasure, the energy consumption is way beyond what a Golden Core cultivator can handle!”

“Even with my Heavenly Yuan Imperial Lotus as a second dantian, and my Divine Sense at the peak of Golden Core, controlling only part of its power is already difficult.”

“Otherwise, mastering this spiritual treasure would be akin to having spatial Divine Abilities, and combined with my Third-Tier Body Tempering, it would be unbeatable!”

Utilizing a spiritual treasure beyond one’s current tier requires not only immense spiritual energy but also strong Divine Sense.

Even though he met both conditions, Lu Changsheng still found it quite challenging.

At most, he could only use the Michen Banner in crucial moments.

In normal circumstances, whether in combat or travel, he couldn’t support its energy consumption.

It would be better to rely on the Starlight Disk or Wind Thunder Wings.

“However, once I break through to the late stage of Golden Core, things might improve significantly.”

Lu Changsheng thought this to himself while storing the Michen Banner in the Heaven and Earth Binding Shadow Belt, then walked out of Sumeru Cave Heaven towards his spiritual veins area.

“Father.”

Lu Quanzhen was cultivating the King of the Underworld there and immediately opened his eyes upon hearing the movement.

After years of care and conditioning, he looked much better compared to before. He no longer had a deathly pale complexion.

However, due to the excessive burning of his lifespan, his hair remained gray and was difficult to recover.

“Quanzhen, how has your cultivation been lately?”

Lu Changsheng asked.

“Father, I have achieved minor completion in the King of the Underworld. With the foundation of the Wan Du Body, I estimate I’ll break through the second layer in another two years.”

Lu Quanzhen responded.

“Good. If you lack resources, just inform the family directly.”

Breaking through the second layer of King of the Underworld would allow him to refine the Underworld Blood Fiend and completely eliminate it.

Lu Changsheng thought that by then, he could arrange for his son to be stationed at the Immortal City of Da Mengze.

On one hand, he had ability and combat strength.

On the other hand, his cultivation of demonic arts made it unsuitable for him to be in public view.

After a few more words of advice, Lu Changsheng summoned a secondary banner from the Michen Banner and embedded it into the earth vein.

With Sumeru guarding it, there was no need to worry about interference.

This secondary banner was best merged into the earth veins of Sumeru Cave Heaven.

However, due to the separation by a layer of space, the difficulty of spatial transfer increased, leading to higher energy consumption.

It took half a month for this small Michen Banner to fully integrate with Biyun Peak’s spiritual and earth vein energy.

Seeing this, Lu Changsheng quietly left Bihu Mountain and traveled a thousand miles away before taking out the Michen Banner.

Even though it was a thousand miles away, Bihu Mountain’s family formation guarded it, isolating the energy. Yet he could still sense the approximate location of the small Michen Banner through it.

Now, if he ever got lost, he could use this energy connection to find his way back home.

“Michen?”

Lu Changsheng communicated with the Michen Banner, inquiring about the energy consumption over a thousand miles.

“Buzz—”

The spirit within the Michen Banner indicated that the consumption was not significant.

But to be safe, Lu Changsheng deposited 100,000 Spirit Stones into the Michen Banner’s Sumeru Storage and then injected more spiritual energy.

“Whoosh—”

The Heavenly Yuan Imperial Lotus’s spiritual energy rushed in like a river breaching its dam, pouring into the Michen Banner.

The small banner in his hand instantly transformed into a cloud of colors, enveloping him and sweeping towards Bihu Mountain’s direction.

Lu Changsheng felt the void in front of him shift, penetrating layers of ripples, before finding himself atop Biyun Peak.

“Using the small Michen Banner as an anchor to capture earth energy and draw spiritual energy for teleportation consumes entirely different amounts of spiritual energy!”

“With an anchor point, even with just my Golden Core cultivation and the second dantian of the Heavenly Yuan Imperial Lotus, I can still teleport over a thousand miles directly!”

Lu Changsheng let out a long, exhausted breath. He now had a general understanding of the Michen Banner’s effect.

Within a thousand miles, he could teleport in an instant.

However, if it was over ten thousand or even hundreds of thousands of miles, it would require burning Spirit Stones or the essence of the spiritual treasure.

At this moment, Ling Zixiao hurried over.

She was in charge of Bihu Mountain’s formation and had sensed a fluctuation in the family’s protective array just now.

“Nothing happened, I was just running an experiment.”

Lu Changsheng explained with a smile.

“An experiment?”

Ling Zixiao was surprised.

Bihu Mountain’s formation had already reached near Third-Tier.

Even without fully operating it, it was still difficult to shake.

But just a moment ago, she felt a mysterious force directly penetrate it, which was quite astonishing.

“Yes. I have a treasure that enables teleportation, so I was just testing its effects.”

Lu Changsheng didn’t hide the truth from his wife.

“Teleportation!?”

Ling Zixiao was even more surprised.

With such a method, wouldn’t her family’s great formation be almost useless? It would be as if there was no formation at all.

“I can only barely activate this treasure, and because there’s an anchor point at home, I was able to succeed.”

Lu Changsheng seemed to read her thoughts and explained.

Then he gently held her slender hand and smiled, “When Bishui Lake’s spiritual vein is upgraded, the family’s formation will still rely on your hard work, Zixiao.”

The spiritual vein essence he captured from Da Mengze had already been brought back and merged into Bishui Lake and Sumeru Cave Heaven.

When Bishui Lake’s spiritual vein ascends to the Second-Tier, Lu Changsheng planned to upgrade the family’s formation to Third-Tier.

A Third-Tier Forbidden Grand Formation is self-contained, with no weaknesses or flaws!

Even if a Nascent Soul True Lord faced it, they would need some time to break in!

“No problem, husband. Although I’m not confident about arranging a Third-Tier Forbidden Grand Formation, we might need to trouble Senior Hong Lian when the time comes.”

While Ling Zixiao had reached the level of a Third-Tier formation master,

it didn’t mean that one could set up a Forbidden Grand Formation just because they were a Third-Tier formation master.

It’s similar to how many Second-Tier high-quality Talisman Masters couldn’t even draw Second-Tier low-quality barrier-breaking talismans.

“Of course.”

Lu Changsheng chuckled before recalling the matter of Immortal City of Da Mengze, then asked Ling Zixiao about the arrangement of teleportation formations.

The Michen Banner was naturally convenient.

But if a teleportation formation could be built, it would be even more convenient!

“Although True Lord Tianyuan’s inheritance contains the key to arranging a teleportation formation, even a short-distance teleportation formation requires a mid-Third-Tier or even high-Third-Tier formation master to arrange it.”

“And the materials needed for a teleportation formation are nearly extinct and very rare. Arranging, maintaining, and operating a teleportation formation requires a massive amount of Spirit Stones, making it highly impractical.”

“As for long-distance teleportation formations, it’s estimated that only a Fourth-Tier formation master could arrange one.”

Ling Zixiao shook her head.

There had always been legends about teleportation formations in the world of immortal cultivation,

but teleportation formations had long been lost and extinct in the Jiang Kingdom.

From the inheritance brought back by Lu Changsheng from the Heavenly Yuan Secret Realm, there were clues about teleportation formation techniques.

But as she understood it, Ling Zixiao finally learned why teleportation formations had become extinct.

Even a short-distance teleportation formation covering just thirty to fifty thousand miles would require a Third-Tier formation master to arrange.

And a single teleportation formation from its initial setup to daily maintenance and operation would require a formation master’s constant attention, consuming a vast amount of resources.

As for medium-distance teleportation formations exceeding 100,000 miles, only a Fourth-Tier formation master could arrange it.

Except for a very few powerful sects that might arrange one in a critical location, other forces, even if they had the inheritance, could only let it gather dust.

“Tsk.”

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng realized that teleportation formations were not something he should consider at his current level.

“If husband wants to arrange a teleportation formation between Bihu Mountain and White Tiger Mountain or Crane Ming Mountain, I could study a simplified teleportation formation.”

“However, the materials for teleportation formations are extremely rare. I’ve looked into this in the past and have hardly ever seen them in the market.”

Ling Zixiao thought Lu Changsheng was considering setting up teleportation formations between their family’s spiritual lands and smiled.

Though teleportation formations were very time-consuming and costly, they weren’t worth the effort.

But as a formation master, Ling Zixiao was still quite intrigued and wanted to try arranging this lost formation.

“I’m just asking out of curiosity.”

Lu Changsheng smiled.

If it were possible to set up several teleportation formations within the family, it would indeed be much more convenient.

But considering the time and resources required, that might not be the best approach.

It was now three months later.

The agreed time with Meng Wuhen and his wife was almost upon them.

Lu Changsheng did not delay. After informing his wives Lu Miaoge and Ling Zixiao, heequietly left with Hong Lian.

During this year, while he spent much time with his wives and children, he also managed to draw over two hundred Third-Tier Talismans, a testament to his diligence.

In addition to his own talismans, Meng Xiaochan had refined three Third-Tier poisons for him.

Due to a lack of major materials, otherwise, she could have refined a variety of mixed poisons with even better effects.

Hong Lian also refined thirty-six Ocean Pearls this year, breaking through to the second layer of Golden Core Formation.

Considering her lack of magical treasures, Lu Changsheng gave her the Starlight Disk.

Now that he had the Wind Thunder Wings and the Michen Banner, the Starlight Disk wasn’t of much use to him.

Moreover, his persistence paid off, and half a month ago, Meng Xiaochan successfully conceived a child.

Lu Changsheng looked forward to this child very much.

After all, Meng Xiaochan has not only reached the Golden Core realm but also possesses the Thousand Silk Wan Du Body!

Half a month later, in the Immortal City of Da Mengze.

“Daoist Wang, Daoist Li.”

Upon receiving the two’s transmission, Meng Wuhen and his wife quickly came to meet them.

“Greetings, Daoist Wuhen, Daoist Yunmeng.”

Lu Changsheng and Hong Lian cupped their hands in greeting.

“Are the two Daoists ready?”

Meng Wuhen, dressed in a luxurious robe and cloak, exuded a grand master’s aura.

“We’re almost there.”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

Unless the other party was willing to wait for three to five years.

Otherwise, it wouldn’t make much sense to ask for a few more months to prepare.

“Great. In that case, let’s set off immediately. We’ll talk as we go.”

Meng Wuhen nodded and smiled.

Soon, the four of them left Immortal City of Da Mengze and headed towards the misty depths of Da Mengze.

On the way, Meng Wuhen discussed his battle strategy.

The four of them intended to hunt a Fourth-Tier Demon King. It was impossible to fight it head-on.

In the depths of Da Mengze, where the fog hung thick, all of their Divine Sense and spiritual energy would be suppressed.

Moreover, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King possessed enormous strength and, in the sea, could retreat directly into the sea eye when threatened.

Once it enters the sea eye, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King’s strength would likely be enhanced!

Therefore, to hunt the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, it must be lured away from its lair and prevented from returning to the sea eye quickly!

Meng Wuhen’s plan was for the four of them to conceal their energy and approach the sea eye.

Afterward, they would use a puppet coated with Ni Chang Grass and Diehun Grass to attract the Deep Sea Demon Whale King from the depths.

Once the whale swallows the puppet and its mind becomes chaotic from the grasses, provoking its beast nature, it would be much easier to lure it into the trap.

Half a month later, the four arrived at an uninhabited island.

Lu Changsheng noticed that the island was full of spiritual energy, with a small Third-Tier spiritual vein running underneath.

“Daoist Wang, Daoist Li, I’ve named this island ‘Whale Hunt Island,’ as it’s the place where we’ll hunt the Deep Sea Demon Whale King. My wife and I have already laid a formation trap on the island.”

“When we lure the whale king from the sea eye, it will pass by these three islands. Each of them is equipped with killing formations, and Whale Hunt Island houses the final trap.”

Meng Wuhen continued explaining his plan.

“What a grand scheme.”

Lu Changsheng, despite not being highly skilled in formations—only a top Second-Tier formation master—

could tell that the formation before them exceeded the boundaries of the Second-Tier and had reached the Third-Tier.

This showed that Meng Wuhen and his wife were not only experts in divination but also knowledgeable in formations.

“Daoist Wuhen, are you also a formation master?”

Lu Changsheng feigned amazement.

“I have only dabbled in formations, but my wife is a top-level Third-Tier formation master.”

Meng Wuhen smiled, maintaining a dignified demeanor.

“The two of you Daoists are not only highly cultivated but also incredibly talented. I’m impressed.”

Lu Changsheng respectfully complimented them.

This wasn’t merely flattery.

Both divination and formations are complex skills with extremely high entry requirements!

Yet, this couple before him excelled in both, with one being a divination expert and the other a top-level Third-Tier formation master.

“You flatter me, Daoist Wang.”

Meng Wuhen just smiled and, after explaining the situation on this side, led them to the other three islands.

When all the plans were reviewed, the four headed towards the sea eye in Da Mengze.

At this point, the fog in Da Mengze grew thicker, severely affecting their perception of Divine Sense.

Lu Changsheng released the Golden-Winged Roc and signaled it to restrain its energy while observing the situation from above.

“Daoist Wang, that spiritual pet of yours is truly extraordinary.”

Even though they had seen it once before, Meng Wuhen and his wife couldn’t help but marvel at the sight of the Golden-Winged Roc and took a few more glances.

“It’s just a matter of luck.”

Lu Changsheng responded with a calm smile.

Like that, a month later, the four arrived at the sea eye, the lair of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King.

Along the way, they encountered various demonic beasts, including some Third-Tier Demon Kings.

However, as they approached the Deep Sea Demon Whale King’s lair, they saw increasingly fewer beasts, with only First-Tier demonic beasts remaining around.

“Daoist Wang, Daoist Li,”

Meng Wuhen’s robe and cloak shimmered with an invisible light. He harmonized his energy with his wife’s, and his expression became steady as he looked at them, signaling them to be prepared.

“Rest assured, Daoist.”

Lu Changsheng and Hong Lian became serious.

Immediately, Meng Wuhen released a fish-shaped puppet, coated it with Ni Chang Grass and Diehun Grass juices, and sent it into the water.

Lu Changsheng discerned that this was a top Second-Tier or even a quasi-Third-Tier puppet.

Moreover, it was specially designed for the deep sea, making it extremely agile underwater.

Meng Wuhen had truly made comprehensive preparations.

Time passed slowly like this.

Seeing that the puppet’s energy was depleted, Meng Wuhen sent another one into the deep sea to search for and tempt the Deep Sea Demon Whale King.

Still, there was no response.

Lu Changsheng and Hong Lian weren’t impatient, staying calm and focused.

Hunting a Fourth-Tier Demon King is different from killing an ordinary Third-Tier Demon King. It requires utmost caution.

Waiting for a year or more is entirely normal.

Moreover, the deep sea is vast. While Meng Wuhen and his wife knew the whale king was somewhere in the sea eye, they weren’t sure of its exact location.

The four didn’t dare provoke it with spiritual energy, nor did they dare to enter the water, leaving them with no other option but to use this method.

To maintain their condition, after Meng Wuhen operated three puppets, he passed the task to his wife, Immortal Yunmeng, to operate the next puppet.

And when she was done, it would be Lu Changsheng and Hong Lian’s turn.

However, Meng Wuhen supplied all the puppets.

One could say he had invested a great deal to hunt the Deep Sea Demon Whale King!

If the hunt failed, even with the couple’s wealth, it would cause them significant losses.

On this day, Hong Lian controlled a puppet exploring the deep sea.

Suddenly, she felt a force like an abyssal black hole, breaking and engulfing the puppet.

“It’s… coming!”

She immediately opened her eyes and signaled to Lu Changsheng and the other two.

The next moment,

a roar echoed!

A deep and reverberating roar emanated from the deep sea, like an endless thunderclap, making the previously calm water surface boil and churn.

At the same time, a suffocating and oppressive aura slowly rose from the water, as if the very heavens and earth were collapsing, causing the surrounding atmosphere to grow dense and heavy.

From the seabed, a massive figure, as large as an island, rapidly surfaced.

The azure waters darkened significantly at this moment, as gigantic water columns surged skyward, forming tornadoes.

“Boom, boom, boom—”

Seeing this, Meng Wuhen formed a hand gesture, controlling several puppets to dive directly into the deep sea.

Then he tossed several jade bottles into the water, spilling shimmering, dreamlike liquid.

“Run!”

After completing these actions, he immediately shouted to Lu Changsheng and Hong Lian, before taking flight with his wife along their pre-planned escape route.

Without hesitation, Lu Changsheng wrapped an arm around Hong Lian’s waist, his Wind Thunder Wings surged behind him, and he shot off like a bolt of lightning.

“Boom, boom, boom—”

Meng Wuhen’s puppets barely reached the water before exploding under the pressure of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, releasing the intense scent of Ni Chang Grass.

As a Fourth-Tier Demon King, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King was far more resistant to such influences than ordinary demon beasts and Third-Tier Demon Kings.

But as the ruler of these seas, it had never been so provoked!

Moreover, being a demon beast, it was highly sensitive to auras.

It remembered the aura of Meng Wuhen and his wife, who had once provoked and even injured it!

“Roar!!!”

The Deep Sea Demon Whale King’s roar was filled with murderous intent, reverberating through the heavens, stirring up massive tidal waves and tornadoes, and dispersing the dense fog above the sea.

Its colossal body, stretching over a hundred feet, rose from the sea’s surface, sweeping across the ocean with colossal waves as it charged towards the four at breakneck speed.

Its deep blue body bore dark, sinister demonic patterns that flickered, emitting a frightening light, creating a turbulent vortex of chaotic void around it.

Even from a great distance, Lu Changsheng and the others could clearly feel the overwhelming pressure—like ominous dark clouds, the terrifying might of the heavens crashing down!