Chapter 579: Nascent Soul Agreement, a Millennium Unseen Power Shift!

A few days later.

Lu Changsheng left Mingyue Pavilion and arrived at the Immortal Pavilion.

Xiao Xiyue had initially wanted to accompany him.

But there was no way he could let Xiao Xiyue come along for this.

The three of them together would just make things more awkward.

“Greetings, True Person Changsheng.”

The attendant disciples at the Immortal Pavilion immediately bowed when they saw Lu Changsheng.

“Please inform Immortal Chu Qingyi that Lu Changsheng has come to visit.”

Lu Changsheng, clad in a simple green robe, spoke with an extraordinary aura.

In the past, others might have thought his presence too remarkable, but with his Golden Core cultivation now, everyone just accepted it as natural.

“Please wait for a moment, True Person Changsheng.”

The attendant disciple hurried to report upon hearing this.

Inside the hall, Chu Qingyi’s beautiful eyes opened, surprised that Lu Changsheng was bold enough to directly come to the Immortal Pavilion to see her.

Her heart fluttered, her mind a chaotic mess, unsure of what to do.

If she ignored him, it would seem suspiciously guilty.

Especially since Lu Changsheng and her junior sister were Dao companions, yet she refused to see him.

But if she did meet him, he might try to take even more liberties.

And when that happened, she feared she wouldn’t be able to resist him again.

Looking outside the hall at Lu Changsheng, who would clearly not leave unless she responded, Chu Qingyi sighed inwardly, “What a troublesome man.”

“Fellow Daoist Changsheng, please come in.”

The hall doors boomed open, and Chu Qingyi’s cold, detached voice echoed out.

Seeing this, Lu Changsheng inwardly thought that Chu Qingyi still couldn’t break away from formality and had a soft heart.

He immediately stepped into the hall and saw Chu Qingyi, in a blue and white sword dress, sitting upright and exuding a noble and majestic aura.

“Fellow Daoist Changsheng, why…”

Before Chu Qingyi could finish speaking, Lu Changsheng stepped forward, looking deeply into her eyes, and with a low voice, said, “Qingyi, I missed you.”

Chu Qingyi met Lu Changsheng’s passionate, burning gaze, her heart suddenly trembling, beating wildly. Yet her delicate, jade-like face remained as cold as ice as she struggled to maintain her dignity, “Lu… Fellow Daoist Lu, please behave.”

However, before the words were fully spoken, Lu Changsheng tightly embraced her. Within her soft cry, he lifted her, leaned in closer, and captured her cool lips.

“You…”

Chu Qingyi’s beautiful eyes widened, her lashes trembling with panic.

She wanted to break free but didn’t dare to use her full strength, not wanting to cause too much commotion. In the end, under Lu Changsheng’s dominant yet gentle aggression, she let out a soft, discontented hum and gradually softened.

After a long time, the once cold and proud sword fairy’s face was flushed, her blue and white dress slightly disheveled. She looked at Lu Changsheng with a mixture of anger, frustration, and helplessness.

“A day without seeing you feels like three autumns. The longing pained me, and I couldn’t help myself.”

Lu Changsheng looked at her stunningly bright and delicate face, speaking softly.

Having already seen Lu Changsheng’s thick skin before, Chu Qingyi knew better than to believe such words. She snorted lightly and turned her head away.

“Qingyi, are you jealous about me and Xiyue?”

Lu Changsheng shamelessly asked.

Without waiting for her to answer, he continued, “As long as you nod, Qingyi, I’ll propose to the Sect Leader right now.”

“No!”

Even though she knew Lu Changsheng might just be teasing her, Chu Qingyi’s heart still pounded with excitement.

“Why not? Qingyi, do you think I’m not worthy?”

Lu Changsheng spoke with a somewhat dejected tone, “I know I’m not…”

“No, Fellow Daoist Lu,”

Chu Qingyi bit her lip and whispered, “We can’t go on like this. You’ve already become Dao companions with Xiyue.”

“If we continue like this, it wouldn’t be fair to Xiyue. Besides, I’ve been raised by my Master since childhood, and she has placed great expectations on me. If… If my Master found out about me and Xiyue…”

She knew she couldn’t keep avoiding the issue, so she chose to be honest with Lu Changsheng.

Seeing that Chu Qingyi had finally voiced her concerns, Lu Changsheng chuckled softly and held her slender jade hand, “So, Qingyi, these are the things you’re worried about.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll handle things on Xiyue’s side. As for Caiyun Zhenren… by then, I will naturally gain her approval.”

“If you’re still concerned about the Sect Elders and the views of others, then we’ll wait a few more years. Once I reach Nascent Soul and become a True Lord, I’ll come with a formal proposal. How does that sound?”

Lu Changsheng spoke, planning to take things step by step.

Chu Qingyi bit her lip and stayed silent.

While she could ignore the opinions of others, she couldn’t disregard her Master’s and Caiyun Peak’s reputation.

But if Lu Changsheng reached Nascent Soul… people might see things differently, perhaps even considering it a remarkable story.

“In that case, why don’t we make an agreement? Let’s set a fifty-year limit.”

“If within fifty years, I reach Nascent Soul, then Qingyi, you won’t refuse anymore. We’ll convince Caiyun Zhenren together. If I can’t reach Nascent Soul, then I won’t bother you anymore and will follow your wishes. How about it?”

Lu Changsheng continued to propose.

Though he had just reached the sixth level of Golden Core, leaving Nascent Soul still quite a distance away.

But it wouldn’t be appropriate to set the time too long.

Fifty years was just right, neither too long nor too short.

If he fell short, he thought Chu Qingyi, being understanding, would cope.

“Fifty years to reach Nascent Soul!?”

Chu Qingyi’s beautiful eyes widened in surprise at Lu Changsheng, half-disbelieving that he was seriously committing to such a promise.

After all, this man, clearly born with extraordinary talent, sometimes acted quite roguishly.

But for some reason, she found herself anticipating such a day, believing Lu Changsheng might actually achieve such a miracle and become the youngest Nascent Soul True Lord in the Jiang Kingdom cultivation world!

If he did become a Nascent Soul True Lord, even her Master wouldn’t have much to say against it.

“Fifty years… Even for me, it’s not a guarantee. But for you, Qingyi, I’m willing to try.”

Lu Changsheng held Chu Qingyi’s jade hand, speaking with deep affection.

“You… Don’t push yourself too hard… In cultivation, you shouldn’t rush for quick success. We’ll talk again after you reach Nascent Soul.”

Facing his affectionate gaze, Chu Qingyi’s cheeks flushed, and she looked down.

Although she suspected he was mostly teasing her, she couldn’t help but fear that he might pursue some hasty method.

If he really did something extreme for her, like giving up a top-tier Nascent Soul opportunity for her, she wouldn’t be able to forgive herself.

“Of course.”

Lu Changsheng thought to himself that as he spent more time with these women, he grew increasingly fond of them, wanting to marry them and start a family.

“Qingyi, I heard you’re about to head to the front lines. I’m really worried. Your Golden Core is probably close to advancing soon; you shouldn’t let it be delayed.”

He inhaled the fragrant scent of Chu Qingyi’s neck and finally revealed his true purpose for coming.

“Fellow Daoist Lu, you…”

Hearing this, Chu Qingyi’s brow immediately furrowed with a touch of panic as she tried to push him away.

But Lu Changsheng’s Third-Stage Physique was no joke.

Even though the Nine-Treasure Jade Ruyi had currently sealed it, Chu Qingyi still couldn’t break free.

Besides, deep down, she didn’t strongly resist Lu Changsheng’s closeness.

“The path of cultivation is long, and the Immortal way is cold and lonely. I also want to have a few close companions by my side, supporting each other as we seek the path together. So, Qingyi, your cultivation is of great importance to me too, and it cannot be neglected.”

As an electric current ran through her body, Chu Qingyi wanted to say something, but the next moment she felt a warm breath on her skin as her lips were sealed by his kiss.

“Mmm…”

Feeling an odd sensation spreading from her chest, Chu Qingyi’s fair neck tilted slightly upwards, flushing pink. She felt her dress being loosened and quickly struggled, “Not… not here.”

At this point, Chu Qingyi knew she couldn’t firmly refuse him anymore.

But this was the Immortal Pavilion, with guards outside. It was just too embarrassing.

Understanding her words, Lu Changsheng, ever respectful of women, carefully carried the disheveled Chu Qingyi into a side chamber.

Since they were in the Immortal Pavilion, Chu Qingyi ultimately kept Xiao Xiyue in mind, and since they had other matters to attend to, the two only shared a brief intimate moment.

Afterwards, Chu Qingyi put on her dress, tidied her messy hair, and restored her usual pure and noble appearance. Still somewhat flustered, she said, “Fellow Daoist Lu, I still have matters to attend to. I’ll be on my way.”

Watching her rushed and slightly bewildered look, Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but feel a bit speechless.

Even though they were in his own cave, it felt almost as if they were having a forbidden affair.

However, today’s meeting did have a different, more exhilarating flavor compared to their rendezvous in the underground palace.

“When you’re at the front lines, don’t be reckless. Always look out for your own safety first, understand?”

Lu Changsheng stepped forward, adjusted her collar, and brushed a few strands of hair behind her ear, speaking in a gentle tone.

“…”

Even though the young man before her was younger and less experienced than her.

The genuine and caring concern in his actions warmed Chu Qingyi’s heart, making her softly hum in acknowledgment.

Then, Lu Changsheng pulled out ten top-grade Third-Tier talismans from his Storage Ring for Chu Qingyi.

In the past, most of the talismans he carried were of low-grade third-tier, so he didn’t have many top-grade ones.

But after upgrading his talisman-making skill to top-grade third-tier, he had managed to collect a lot of materials through the Immortal City of Da Mengze, accumulating a decent stock.

When it came to his wife, Lu Changsheng was always extremely generous.

“I have plenty of my own, you shouldn’t…”

Seeing that Chu Qingyi was about to refuse, Lu Changsheng immediately spoke forcefully, “Don’t say anything. Just take it.”

A moment later, watching Chu Qingyi, dressed in her blue and white dress, fly away on a Divine Light Beam, Lu Changsheng sighed and cast a Cleanse on himself.

He sniffed, making sure there was no trace of Chu Qingyi’s scent on him before returning to Mingyue Pavilion.

Although Xiao Xiyue didn’t ask much, Lu Changsheng felt like she had already sensed something.

So, he straightforwardly told her the general situation between him and Chu Qingyi right away.

He explained that it was impossible to have done nothing in his encounters with his senior sister, but due to Chu Qingyi’s concerns about the Sect and her Master, they had promised to talk about it again after he reached Nascent Soul.

“Our True Person Changsheng truly is extraordinary, having just made an agreement for Golden Core, now he’s making one for Nascent Soul. I wonder if there will be one for Divine Transformation as well?”

Although Xiao Xiyue usually appeared as pure and untouchable as the moon goddess herself, free from emotional entanglements.

When she was with Lu Changsheng, she felt like a goddess who had descended to the mortal realm, experiencing the seven emotions and six desires.

“Ahem…”

Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but cough twice at his beloved’s teasing.

He thought to himself that when it came to Caiyun Zhenren, he probably wouldn’t need any Divine Transformation promises, right?

A few days later.

Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue, looking like a couple of celestial beings, left the Azure Cloud Sect and headed outside the mountain gate.

At this moment, disciples from various major factions were preparing to board the Azure Cloud Sect’s spirit ship.

At the foot of the mountain, many cultivators had also come to send them off.

From among the crowd, Lu Changsheng spotted Lu Yuanzhong and Bai Yunyang, among others.

In such frontier battles, any force with Foundation Establishment cultivators had to contribute.

“Uncle.”

He stepped forward and greeted Lu Yuanzhong.

Ever since he revealed his Golden Core cultivation, even familiar faces like Lu Yuanzhong had become increasingly respectful and polite to him.

“Greetings, True Person Changsheng! Greetings, Immortal Xiyue!”

Many family faction members nearby immediately paid their respects to Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue, their eyes full of envy as they looked at Lu Yuanzhong.

In the past, the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain was just a small clan of Foundation Establishment cultivators, weaker than many other families.

But with the support of the Lu Family of Bihu Mountain, they now had four Foundation Establishment cultivators!

And with their connection to the Heavenly Talisman Lu Family, now everyone had to give the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain some face.

After all, besides Lu Changsheng being their son-in-law, three of the primary wives in the Heavenly Talisman Lu Family were from Qingzhu Mountain.

Even the eldest son, Lu Ping’an, who now served as the family head, as well as Lu Qingxian, both had the bloodline of the Lu Family from Qingzhu Mountain.

“Mm.”

Lu Changsheng nodded slightly and had a brief conversation with the elderly Lu Yuanzhong, then turned to observe the various disciples sent by the family factions.

These cultivators were of all ages, with many being quite old.

Most of them came from small families, where they had no hope of advancing further in their cultivation and had little time left. They were now burning their last bit of value for their families.

Unlike the Lu Family of Bihu Mountain.

In many families, there was only one Foundation Establishment cultivator and dozens of Qi Refining cultivators.

These families had few mid-stage or Late-Stage Qi Refining cultivators.

Their cultivation techniques were rudimentary at best. They had maybe one or two ordinary Artifacts, no puppets, talismans, or pills to rely on. Heading out to the front lines was almost certain death.

As the time for departure approached, their eyes reddened, and they bid tearful farewells.

Immortal Baiyun took note of this scene, waited until they boarded the ship, and then spoke out, “The Immortal path has never been a smooth and easy road. It’s a difficult journey, one that goes against the heavens itself, forcing you to look inward while braving external hardships!”

“In this frontier war, danger and opportunity coexist for all of you!”

“You’ve likely heard about the Wu Kingdom’s war with the Yue Kingdom. Let me tell you, it’s not just Wu and Yue—wars have broken out even farther away in the Kingdom of Qi and the Tianluo Sect. The Jin Kingdom and the Wu Kingdom are also experiencing turmoil.”

“The Southern Wilderness cultivation world is facing an unprecedented transformation, the likes of which hasn’t been seen in a thousand years! This upheaval will usher in an era more brilliant and dazzling than any other!”

“Many of the legends you’ve read about in ancient texts flourished during such eras!”

“True Lord Xuanjian also said that in this battle, we won’t judge based on birth or talent. We’ll bring in people from all walks of life. If you strive hard and stand out, who knows? In a few years, you might reach Foundation Establishment or even Golden Core, perhaps even becoming a legend written into history!”

Though Immortal Baiyun’s words seemed a bit theatrical, they did inspire many of those present.

After all, fortunes can change in thirty years. Don’t underestimate a poor youth—or a man past his youth, or an old man!

Everyone who embarks on the path of the Immortal has some hope, some wish to defy destiny, become the main character in the stories they’ve read.

Much like Lu Changsheng’s journey, which to many cultivators was a legendary story that could be recorded in the history of the Jiang Kingdom’s immortal world.

Many of the ambitious disciples of the Lu Family of Bihu Mountain drew inspiration from Lu Changsheng, their father or ancestor.

“A great upheaval not seen in a thousand years.”

Lu Changsheng thought about the fragmented information he had received, suspecting that the Seven Devil Sects might once again spark a war.

If such a war did break out, sweeping across much of the Southern Wilderness, it would indeed be a transformation not seen in a thousand years.

But could such turmoil truly be called a brilliant era?

Was an age of slaughter and chaos, where countless heroes and upstarts would rise, truly a golden age?

As all the cultivators boarded the spirit ships, the ships slowly started moving, swiftly flying towards the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, gradually disappearing on the horizon.

After the ships departed, Lu Changsheng did not linger in the Azure Cloud Sect.

He urged Xiao Xiyue to focus on her cultivation and reminded her she could contact him at Bihu Mountain if needed. Then he took his Black Water Flood Dragon Dao Weapon and returned home.