Chapter 562: Lu Baixi’s Extraordinary Talent, Xiao Xiyue Attempts Golden Core Formation!

Several days later.

Lu Changsheng, full of energy, walked out of Hall of Everlasting Life. He instructed Qu Zhenzhen to use the Wanling Bottle to cultivate another batch of Divine Lotus, then spoke to Lu Miaoyun before leaving BihuMountain for the Immortal City of Da Mengze.

Next, he planned to help Xiao Xiyue in her Golden Core Formation.

This process required him to stay put, so he decided to leave the Golden-Winged Roc in the Immortal City to oversee things, in case anything unexpected happened.

Ten days later, Lu Changsheng arrived at the Immortal City of Da Mengze.

“Lu Lang! Brother! Father!”

At the City Lord’s Manor, his daughter, Lu Mengchan, was running around and eating heartily while starting her literary education with her mother, Meng Xiaochan.

However, having not seen Lu Changsheng for over a year, she felt somewhat distant from him as her father.

His daughter, Lu Baixi, had awakened her complete bloodline and started her cultivation half a year ago.

Her method wasn’t the conventional Ninth Level of Qi Refining; it resembled more of the Qi Refining and breathing techniques of spirit beasts. Within just six months, she had already reached the mid-stage of the First Tier.

Besides this, her talent was extraordinary, likely because her accumulation of energy was incredibly strong!

From the moment she was in her mother’s womb, she had been accumulating this foundation, and by childhood, the spiritual herbs she consumed amounted to nearly one million Spirit Stones.

“Father, Mother said I could ask you, what does this mean?”

Lu Baixi, with her delicate appearance and a serpent mark on her brow, came to Lu Changsheng, extending her soft, small hand, which revealed densely packed ancient symbols.

She had gained bloodline inheritance, allowing her to cultivate instinctively.

However, she understood only fragments of this inherited knowledge.

Throughout the process, she had asked her mother, Bai Ling, but Bai Ling didn’t understand at all. She then sought Meng Xiaochan’s help, but Meng Xiaochan’s explanations were unclear.

Hong Lian could have explained it, but she had been in seclusion for some time.

Thus, the little girl could only keep her doubts in her heart.

“Hmm.”

Lu Changsheng looked at the symbols on his daughter’s hand with a slight frown.

These symbols resembled the patterns of flowers, birds, and beasts, like primitive sacred script, representing profound and mystical methods. However, he didn’t understand them either.

“Let Father take a look.”

Of course, Lu Changsheng wouldn’t admit his ignorance.

Otherwise, wouldn’t his tall, majestic image in his daughter’s heart crumble?

He used his Fiery-Eyes to probe the essence of it, attempting to analyze it. Lu Changsheng seemed to see a serpent deity with a human body and snake tail, dignified and pure, gracefully dancing to a melodious tune.

“Is this how the demon race cultivates?”

“It’s said that the demon race’s cultivation method is quite primitive, relying on symbols and divine forms to gradually touch upon the mysteries of heaven and earth.”

Lu Changsheng discerned many things from the densely packed symbols. It seemed like a musical technique, yet also resembled a method for tempering the body or possibly a technique to awaken the potential of the Baiyin bloodline.

But for now, he couldn’t express it in simple terms, so he could only visually demonstrate it to his daughter.

As he presented the symbols, just like many complex runes that ordinary talisman paper or Jade Slips couldn’t bear, Lu Changsheng found himself somewhat strained, realizing this technique was extraordinary.

“Oh~”

Watching the demonstration, Lu Baixi nodded with her little mouth, as if understanding, and then operated her technique.

Moments later, her whole body began to glow. Numerous dense runes lit up, forming a beautiful melody that surrounded her, tempering her body.

During this process, her skin radiated brilliantly, as if the symbols were condensing within her meridians and blood, giving her a sacred and serene beauty.

After a long time, Lu Baixi’s entire body was enveloped in platinum light. She asked Lu Changsheng, “Father, was that right?”

Lu Changsheng really wanted to say, “How should I know?”

But his daughter’s cultivation seemed to be fine.

“That’s right, Baixi, well done.”

Lu Changsheng smiled encouragingly.

“But Father, I still feel like something’s not right.”

Lu Baixi tilted her head and said.

Although she couldn’t fully comprehend it, she could rely on her bloodline instincts to perceive her cultivation.

“Hmm, is that so? Let Father take another look.”

Lu Changsheng asked her to display the ancient symbols again and watched closely.

He focused intensely, reexamining and catching a few different details.

“Wow, Father, you’re amazing!”

After correcting the details, Lu Baixi, with her usually indifferent face, now beamed with admiration.

“Hehe.”

Lu Changsheng, with slightly fatigued brows, smiled as he gently rubbed his daughter’s little head, feeling immensely satisfied.

Then, Lu Baixi presented another ancient symbol, asking her father for guidance.

In this way, half a day passed, and Lu Changsheng’s mind began to feel a bit dizzy.

No wonder Bai Ling and Meng Xiaochan couldn’t teach this daughter.

Observing these ancient symbols was extremely draining on mental and spiritual energy.

If not for his Taiyi Soul and his Divine Sense being just one step away from breaking through the Nascent Soul stage, he wouldn’t be able to handle the intense observation required.

Moreover, he had never studied these sacred symbols before, and he had to rely entirely on his foundational knowledge of multiple techniques to grasp their deep meanings, which wasn’t something an ordinary person could do.

If it had been an average cultivator, like his son, Lu Qingxian, they might have ended up coughing blood and mentally exhausted from just looking at them.

“Alright, don’t rush your cultivation. Father will teach you more later.”

Sending his daughter off, Lu Changsheng then rubbed his temple and picked up his fragrant daughter, Lu Mengchan, to ask Meng Xiaochan about the recent happenings in the Immortal City of Da Mengze.

But besides caring for their daughter, Meng Xiaochan spent most of her time cultivating and didn’t involve herself in the City Lord’s Manor’s affairs, so he decided to inquire about it later from Ling Zixiao.

Night fell.

Afterward!

Lu Changsheng held Ling Zixiao’s mature and graceful body in his arms, speaking intimately to her.

“Husband, I received news from Heavenly Sword Sect earlier. They said there would be a high-level auction in Nine Heavens Immortal City.”

Ling Zixiao, weak and languid, leaned against Lu Changsheng, softly speaking about matters in the Immortal City.

She had heard about such auctions in Nine Heavens Immortal City in her early years, but she wasn’t qualified to participate.

Only now did she realize that this auction was only open to those who had reached the Golden Core Formation stage.

Apart from the items being auctioned, one could also engage in private transactions and exchange intelligence.

This could be considered a high-end circle organized by the Heavenly Sword Sect.

“I don’t have the time to go to that auction, but if Hong Lian wants to go, she can.”

Lu Changsheng was somewhat interested in these high-end circles; there should be many rare resources and Natural Treasures there.

But he currently had no time.

“By the way, Zixiao, do you have any more details about the situations in Liang Kingdom and Yue Kingdom that the Immortal City may have gathered?”

Though Liang Kingdom and Yue Kingdom had been at war for a year and a half, most cultivators couldn’t access much information. They only knew the two kingdoms were at war.

“According to the information, a second Nascent Soul True Lord appeared on Beast God Mountain, while the True Lord of Ba Wu Sect in Wu Kingdom failed to ascend to Nascent Soul, so Liang Kingdom directly declared war.”

“There are even rumors that the True Sword has already gone to Yue Kingdom to assist in negotiations.”

Ling Zixiao oversaw the Immortal City, and her information network far surpassed that of Bihu Mountain. She could also obtain information through Heavenly Sword Sect.

“So, it’s related to Nascent Soul True Lords.”

Lu Changsheng squinted his eyes, not too surprised.

He continued to ask, “I heard that the Nascent Soul Patriarch of Ba Wu Sect doesn’t have much time left. Do you have any information on that?”

“Yes, it’s rumored that the Nascent Soul Patriarch of Ba Wu Sect has already passed away, but the truth is not confirmed yet.”

“In any case, the war with Liang Kingdom indicates that Wu Kingdom is currently not strong enough to join hands with Yue Kingdom in resisting Liang Kingdom.”

Ling Zixiao, with red cheeks, nestled into Lu Changsheng’s embrace, speaking softly.

These wars were highly complex. Even though she managed the Immortal City of Da Mengze, she couldn’t know the full inside story.

For example, aside from Wu Kingdom, Yue Kingdom was supported by Jiang Kingdom. Why would Liang Kingdom dare to declare war like this unless they had collaborated with Jin Kingdom?

If Jin Kingdom attacked Jiang Kingdom, Jiang Kingdom would not have the strength to support Yue Kingdom.

Or perhaps Liang Kingdom believed Jiang Kingdom was preoccupied with its frontier wars, leaving Yue Kingdom unprotected.

These things were just speculation; it was impossible to get accurate information.

“By the way, has Quanzhen contacted you?”

Their son, Lu Quanzhen, was on his way to the Immortal City of Da Mengze. By the current speed of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he should have arrived.

“Quanzhen? No.”

Ling Zixiao shook her head softly.

Lu Changsheng nodded and mentioned that he would be aiding Xiao Xiyue in her Golden Core Formation, indicating he might not be able to focus on anything else.

After Xiao Xiyue successfully formed her Golden Core, he also planned to use the momentum from the Immortal City to reveal his own Golden Core Formation.

Ling Zixiao pondered for a moment and suggested, “In that case, husband, you could reveal your identity as a Third-Tier Talisman Master in the Immortal City, then have the City Lord’s Manor extend an invitation to make you an honored elder.”

“That way, you could logically obtain a Third-Tier Cave Dwelling to support your Golden Core Formation.”

“When you break through to Golden Core in front of everyone, you can then directly meet with the City Lord and either become the Immortal City’s Grand Elder or the Deputy City Lord.”

“Afterward, you can announce that the reason you broke through to Golden Core was due to the Immortal City’s assistance.”

“Coincidentally, the City Lord’s Manor has been purchasing talisman materials during this time because the City Lord, ‘Untraceable True Lord,’ has an interest in talismans and might be intrigued by you.”

Ling Zixiao was aware of the Lu Family’s strategy to ‘build high walls and advance slowly’, so she offered her advice accordingly.

“That sounds good.”

Lu Changsheng thoughtfully agreed, finding it a suitable plan.

All the major factions knew that the Immortal City of Da Mengze had a new lord. For the new City Lord to recruit a few rogue cultivators or clan cultivators at this time was perfectly normal.

And now, since the City Lord and his wife were focused on their cultivation, releasing a few Deputy City Lord positions wasn’t unusual either.

When the time came, with Lu’s backing from Azure Cloud Sect and the Immortal City, moving his children to the Immortal City of Da Mengze for development would be perfectly reasonable.

“Alright, let’s do as you suggest, Zixiao.”

Lu Changsheng kissed his wife on the cheek.

“I will make the arrangements later.”

Ling Zixiao smiled gently.

She managed the Immortal City’s Forbidden Grand Formation, which made it easy to create the illusion of breaking through to Golden Core.

Of course, that meant forging a standard True Core.

If they wanted to forge a High-Tier Golden Core where the heavens resonated, that would be more challenging.

“Let’s go with a Fifth-Tier True Core.”

Lu Changsheng thought for a moment, deciding there was no need to fake anything too poor. His age was already an advantage.

Moreover, if he faked a Low-Tier Flawed Core, it would be embarrassing later if people mocked it.

“Hmm~”

Ling Zixiao agreed with him.

A High-Tier Golden Core was too astonishing, while a Low-Tier Flawed Core was seen as inferior. A standard True Core would be perfect.

“By the way, Zixiao.”

At this point, Lu Changsheng brought up the matter of the “Cantanqi” technique.

He explained that he had discovered a technique that could use a Magical Treasure exceeding one’s level to boost a cultivator’s progress, helping them comprehend the true meaning within and break through bottlenecks.

“The only flaw in this Cantanqi is that if used excessively, the foundation of Spiritual Energy will be influenced by the Magical Treasure’s source and become assimilated.”

“But as long as this treasure is of the same origin as your technique, Zixiao, it won’t have any negative impact. It could even help amplify the effects of your Dragon Chant Physique.”

Lu Changsheng had thought about forging a Magical Treasure specifically for Ling Zixiao when he was home.

If this treasure were compatible with her, it could balance with the Dragon Chant Physique, allowing her full potential to be unlocked.

Although the Yin-Yang Creation Sutra had helped resolve the issues with the Dragon Chant Physique, it had also nearly nullified its effects, making it comparable to just a middle-grade Spirit Body.

But if the entire potential of her Dragon Chant Physique could be unlocked using Cantanqi, Ling Zixiao’s talent would instantly outshine many, leading to an easy Golden Core Formation with the potential for a Nascent Soul breakthrough!

“Cantanqi.”

Ling Zixiao seemed lost in thought, understanding that once she began this process, she wouldn’t be able to switch techniques or innate Magical Treasures.

But she wasn’t concerned about that.

The Twelve Heavenly Demon Technique she was currently cultivating was a top-tier technique that could take her up to Divine Transformation.

“Alright, husband, give me this Cantanqi later so I can see if I can practice it.”

Ling Zixiao smiled elegantly, exuding both grace and an invisible authority.

“Hehe, with your talent, there won’t be a problem, Zixiao.”

Lu Changsheng chuckled and added, “If you find that the Twelve Heavenly Demon Technique isn’t suitable, you can consider switching to another technique.”

“I believe this technique suits me just fine, no need to switch.”

Apart from the Yin-Yang Creation Sutra, True Saint Method of Brahma Demon, and the recently acquired Vajra Ming Wang Technique and Divine Machine Hundred Refinement Technique by Lu Changsheng, Ling Zixiao had reviewed all the techniques within the Lu Family.

Among them, the Twelve Heavenly Demon Technique stood out the most.

Especially with its formation of twelve demon gods, forming a single formation, it appealed greatly to her.

The only downside was that this technique belonged to the demonic path, so it wasn’t convenient to use in front of others.

“Hmm.”

Lu Changsheng nodded and continued conversing with Ling Zixiao.

Early the next day.

“Father!”

Lu Baixi’s eyes sparkled with excitement and joy the moment she saw her father, indicating that she wanted to learn and cultivate.

Usually indifferent, his daughter became so enthusiastic that Lu Changsheng naturally complied.

But after half a day had passed, his head began to ache, so he suggested Lu Baixi go and absorb what she had learned and then relax with Hong Lian.

In a flash, half a month passed.

He intended to relax, but his younger daughter, Lu Baixi, kept coming to him daily with cultivation questions, leaving his mind numb.

Of course, he couldn’t refuse his daughter when she asked about cultivation.

But teaching her these ancient symbols left him mentally exhausted.

This was the first time Lu Changsheng realized how challenging it was to comprehend such a profound technique!

“Jinpeng, you’ll follow Zixiao’s orders for the next few days.”

Lu Changsheng didn’t linger and prepared to return to Bihu Mountain. He instructed the Golden-Winged Roc to follow Ling Zixiao’s orders for the time being.

“Hey.”

He glanced at the Golden-Winged Roc before asking if it could read beast script.

Lu Baixi’s ancient symbols gave him a headache; if the Golden-Winged Roc could teach her, wouldn’t that solve the issue?

“Golden-Winged Roc: ???”

“Master, each race’s ancient symbols are different.”

As a Third-Tier Demon King, the Golden-Winged Roc had some wisdom and explained that the term ‘demon race’ was a generalization. The beast script and ancient symbols of each race were vastly different.

“It’s fine. Since you’re also a ‘demon race,’ you can try to comprehend it. It might benefit you too.”

Lu Changsheng said.

He wasn’t just fooling around.

He could see that his daughter’s ancient symbols could form a very advanced technique.

Even though they were still basic symbols, comprehending them thoroughly could lead to broader insights.

“Yes, Master.”

The Golden-Winged Roc had no choice but to agree.

Ling Zixiao, who was nearby, found the situation amusing.

She also knew about Lu Baixi’s bloodline inheritance and had tried to understand it, but it was too difficult and draining.

If there weren’t so many responsibilities in the Immortal City, she wouldn’t mind spending more time on it.

But as the overall director of the Immortal City, she didn’t have the time or energy to delve into these symbols.

“Come here, Baixi. Father has things to do; this is Golden Roc. If you have any questions about cultivation, you can ask him.”

Lu Changsheng called his daughter over and introduced her to the Golden-Winged Roc.

The Golden-Winged Roc didn’t release any oppressive aura, but Lu Baixi still felt a bit intimidated.

This was a natural instinct telling her the Golden-Winged Roc was very dangerous.

But Lu Changsheng reassured her. After a brief introduction, Lu Baixi timidly called him Uncle Jin and asked him about the symbols.

Though the Golden-Winged Roc didn’t fully understand, it was still an extraordinary spirit beast with true spirit bloodline, its eyes gleaming like suns as it tried to comprehend the mysteries within.

“Alright then, I’m leaving.”

Watching this interaction, Lu Changsheng felt gratified and reminded himself not to forget the family tradition of having spirit pets help raise the children.

If he had known the Golden-Winged Roc could understand it, he wouldn’t have gotten so many headaches every day!

Because he left the Golden-Winged Roc at the Immortal City, he was without a flying mount, so Lu Changsheng decided to splurge and used the Michen Banner to teleport back to Bihu Mountain.

“Miaoge, Bihu Mountain will be under your watch while I’m away.”

Currently, Lu Ping’an was out training, and Lu Wangshu, Lu Lingxiao, and the others were at Da Mengze. If something happened to the family, only Lu Miaoge could handle it..

“Changsheng, don’t worry.”

Lu Miaoge said gently..

Then, Lu Changsheng left Bihu Mountain, activated Chu Qingyi’s communication token, and informed her that he was ready to help Xiao Xiyue with her Golden Core Formation, asking her to take him to Caiyun Peak.

Chu Qingyi had already known about Xiao Xiyue’s Golden Core attempt but was still a bit worried and asked about her chances.

“Don’t worry, Xiao Xiyue will absolutely succeed and will likely form a High-Tier Golden Core.”

Lu Changsheng replied confidently, holding her hand.

Chu Qingyi had great faith in Lu Changsheng and felt happy for her junior sister.

But when she noticed Lu Changsheng holding her hand while they were discussing her junior sister, she felt a pang of guilt and tried to pull her hand away.

“Qingyi, once Xiao Xiyue succeeds in forming her Golden Core, how about I tell her about our relationship?”

Lu Changsheng held her hand tightly and asked.

This sword fairy might seem aloof and proud in the eyes of others, but inside, she had the personality of a docile wife.

So when speaking with her, Lu Changsheng often took a more assertive approach.

“No, no.”

Looking into Lu Changsheng’s deep, determined gaze, Chu Qingyi whispered, “Lu Daoyou, give me more time, please.”

“Alright, I’ll wait for you.”

Lu Changsheng smiled.

Then, using the Nine Treasures Dao Bone, Lu Changsheng sealed his Spiritual Energy and physique, and followed Chu Qingyi to Azure Cloud Sect’s Caiyun Peak.

Xiao Xiyue was set to attempt Golden Core Formation, not in her Cave Dwelling at Mingyue Pavilion, but in one of the side halls of Caiyun Hall.

Unfortunately, Yun Wanshang wasn’t there; otherwise, Lu Changsheng thought it would be even more interesting to accompany Xiao Xiyue during her Golden Core Formation in the side hall.

In a side hall of Caiyun Hall.

Lu Changsheng quietly observed the stunningly beautiful silhouette before him, clad in a pure white dress, with long black hair cascading like a waterfall.

Xiao Xiyue sat cross-legged, and her clean, meticulous dress outlined her figure’s curves prominently, like a perfectly sculpted jade statue, or perhaps like a still painting.

The aura around her continued to shift. It was cold, proud, like a bright moon in the heavens, radiantly beautiful, yet also like an unattainable celestial maiden exuding the essence of the Great Dao, revealing a sense of the impartial, merciless heavenly law.

This was the Supreme Forgetting Emotions Technique!

But in the next moment, she opened her eyes.

The cold and proud aura dissipated, replaced by a calm, serene presence, like a soft breeze sweeping through a deep valley, standing quietly in the misty rain of Jiangnan.

“Changsheng.”

Xiao Xiyue looked at Lu Changsheng, her heart swelling with waves of love.

In this moment, this place, this person, she found her Dao.

Her heart found a home. Where her heart rested, she felt at peace.

The Moon Palace Fairy’s eyes were filled with soft affection.

“Xiyue.”

Lu Changsheng remembered the time they broke through to Foundation Establishment at Qingyun Market Town. This moment seemed just like then.

Their eyes met, and they tightly embraced each other.

Rustling sounds followed as they became entwined, indistinguishable from one another, while a blazing sun and bright moon slowly rose above them.