Chapter 598: Primordial Yellow Energy, Emergency Summons!

“Yes, Father.”

Lu Quanzhen understood his condition wasn’t suited for forming a Golden Core in public.

Attempting to form a Golden Core in the Immortal City would draw too much attention and likely cause trouble.

“Consolidate your situation for now. If you have any questions about forming the Golden Core, you can consult me later.”

Since Lu Quanzhen’s issue was resolved, Lu Changsheng went to rest.

He had expended a lot of essence blood while guarding his son and felt quite fatigued, needing a few months to recover.

“Golden-Winged Roc, you’ve worked hard too.”

Lu Changsheng then looked at the Golden-Winged Roc, patting its slightly dimmed golden feathers.

Afterward, he handed over the heavily injured Void Kun to it.

Despite their vastly different attributes.

The Void Kun, as a top-tier Third Rank Monster King, would be a great nourishment for the Golden-Winged Roc.

“Thank you, Master!”

The Golden-Winged Roc let out an invigorated cry.

As a True Spirit-level bloodline Monster King, it had followed Lu Changsheng across many battles but had rarely enjoyed a proper meal.

Now, it could finally feast.

Lu Changsheng joined Meng Xiaochan, Bai Ling, and a few others for a chat in the hall before retiring to his Cave Dwelling to rest.

However, recalling his son Lu Quanzhen’s ‘Kun Peng Demonic Body,’ he felt a slight stir in his thoughts.

“System, begin fusion.”

Instantly, Lu Changsheng sensed the Kun Peng Demonic Body fusing into his Chaos Body.

During this process, he comprehended the effects of the Kun Peng Demonic Body.

It refined all things in the world into their most primal essence for personal use.

Even demonic energy, killing intent, poison, and plagues—typically avoided by others—could be devoured and refined as long as they didn’t exceed the body’s limits.

Though ordinarily harmful, even Monster Cores filled with violent energy could be refined directly without issue.

When refining the essence of living beings, Monster Cores, Dao Foundations, Golden Cores, or Nascent Souls, the Kun Peng Demonic Body could extract a portion of the primal essence to support its growth.

This was the path of evolution for the Kun Peng Demonic Body!

In addition to far superior resistance, vitality, and refining capabilities, fully activating the Kun Peng Demonic Body allowed it to devour and neutralize enemy attacks and techniques.

It was an immensely dominant constitution.

As long as it’s not killed directly, the Kun Peng Demonic Body would only grow stronger!

In a protracted battle, it would be nearly impossible for an opponent of the same rank to outlast the Kun Peng Demonic Body.

“What a truly domineering Kun Peng Demonic Body!”

Even Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but marvel at its overwhelming and demonic nature.

It perfectly complemented Lu Quanzhen’s Kun Peng Devouring Heaven Demonic Technique!

No wonder Quanzhen had once comprehended a technique called the ‘Withering and Prosperity Life-and-Death Technique’ from the Xuantian Spirit Vine. It seemed to draw inspiration heavily from the Kun Peng Devouring Heaven Demonic Technique.

Lu Changsheng thought of a technique his son had realized in his earlier years.

It employed the principles of Yin and Yang, life and death, to speed up the conversion of spiritual energy, thereby achieving a state of continuous energy.

Moreover, this Withering and Prosperity Life-and-Death Technique allowed the user to siphon life force from all things, converting it into their own vitality!

When cultivated to higher levels, it enabled the user to convert death into life, turning injuries and death energy into vitality, nourishing the body and spiritual energy endlessly.

If Lu Quanzhen further refined this technique after forming his Golden Core, combining it with his Kun Peng Demonic Body and Kun Peng Devouring Heaven Demonic Technique, it would be nearly impossible to kill him unless he’s instantly struck down.

After the fusion was complete, Lu Changsheng opened his eyes and exhaled a mouthful of turbid air.

Through the fusion, his Chaos Body acquired most of the characteristics of the Kun Peng Spirit Body.

However, his Chaos Body was more profound and didn’t allow arbitrary absorption of essence from living beings to enhance the spirit body.

Doing so would destabilize his Chaos Body.

However, in Lu Changsheng’s eyes, such methods were already harmful to the natural order.

Relying on these techniques to enhance the demonic body would easily lead to losing oneself, causing potential side effects.

Nonetheless, the combat abilities of the Kun Peng Demonic Body were perfectly inherited, allowing him to devour and neutralize enemy techniques.

“With the addition of the Kun Peng Spirit Body’s effects, my physique has also significantly improved.”

Lu Changsheng clenched his fists, feeling this spirit body’s abilities were indeed impressive.

However, since he practiced Dual Cultivation of the Flesh and Spirit, possessed the Heavenly Yuan Imperial Lotus, and unlocked the Kidney Storage, his spiritual energy and stamina were virtually limitless, ensuring no one could outlast him.

Thus, the benefits of the Kun Peng Demonic Body were somewhat redundant for him.

But the fusion of the spirit body not only brought special effects but also enhanced potential and foundations!

This was the most significant gain!

Although Lu Changsheng possessed the Earthly Spirit Root, his Chaos Body had fused with so many spirit bodies that its potential and foundation could now be considered an unparalleled spiritual body!

In fact, it would probably not be inferior to some of the Dao bodies recorded in ancient books.

“However, this is only the beginning compared to the Lu Clan’s Divine Body, which can encompass, evolve, and destroy all things, and is favored by the heavens!”

Lu Changsheng muttered to himself.

His Chaos Body had only fused with ten spirit bodies and one True Spirit bloodline.

In a few hundred or thousand years, wouldn’t it be easy to attain dozens more spirit bodies?

Moreover, there were more True Spirit bloodlines! Bodies above the spirit bodies, known as Dao Bodies!

“The future is bright!”

Lu Changsheng sighed with emotion before silently chanting, “System, initiate the lottery!”

His son Lu Quanzhen’s Kun Peng Demonic Body, combined with ten offspring’s spirit bodies, upgraded a regular lottery to an advanced one, and this greatly delighted him.

Or rather, whenever he got a reward surpassing his expectations, he always felt he had hit the jackpot.

The system’s big prize wheel appeared.

Moments later, an essence-filled pattern emerged from the wheel, accompanied by the system’s notification sound.

【Ding! Congratulations to the Host for obtaining Primordial Yellow Essence!】

【The reward has been issued to the system space. The Host may check it anytime.】

“Primordial Yellow Essence!?”

Lu Changsheng was taken aback by the reward, immediately checking the system space.

【Primordial Yellow Essence】

【Grade: Fifth-Tier】

【Description: Primordial Yellow Essence, the mother energy of all things, capable of collapsing mountains and rivers with its immense weight and indestructibility. An invaluable treasure for refining, capable of tempering all tangible and intangible matter.】

“It’s actually a Fifth-Tier treasure, the Primordial Yellow Essence!”

Lu Changsheng felt both surprised and delighted.

This kind of treasure was extremely rare and possessed unimaginable, mysterious power.

Not only was it a refining treasure, but it also had enormous potential in other areas!

“In the Divine Machine Hundred Refinement Technique, there’s a supreme treasure called the Primordial Yellow Maternal Qi Cauldron, for which the main material is Primordial Yellow Essence.”

“But my refining skill isn’t sufficient to craft such a cauldron, and it would be a waste. Since I’ve never refined any Divine Abilities after reaching Golden Core, perhaps I can use this Primordial Yellow Essence to refine the Yin-Yang Grand Capture and Yin-Yang Mixed Hole Great Millstone!”

Lu Changsheng was overjoyed.

Divine Abilities were tremendously powerful. Only Golden Core cultivators could comprehend and cultivate them!

However, cultivating a Divine Ability to its peak was no simple task.

To truly perfect a Divine Ability, one required not just internal cultivation but also external tempering.

His Yin-Yang Grand Capture was entirely formed by the system’s infusion and his vast accumulation of spiritual energy over time, without spending any effort on refining or enhancement!

The external tempering method is simple: using the essence of heaven and earth to refine Divine Abilities and enhance their power.

The Yin-Yang origin contained in his Dao Foundation and Golden Core could be used for such refinement.

But the Yin-Yang origin he possessed was too limited, making its enhancement minimal.

Moreover, he needed the Yin-Yang origin for many other uses, so he was reluctant to waste it for such refinement.

But this Primordial Yellow Essence was different, a mother energy born from the harmony of heaven and earth, perfectly attuned to the Yin-Yang path and an absolute treasure for tempering his Divine Abilities!

“Just a single strand of Primordial Yellow Essence could topple mountains and rivers. Refining my Yin-Yang Grand Capture with it would undoubtedly boost its power by a whole level!”

“At that point, no matter how many treasures or Divine Abilities my opponent has, I can shatter them all with one hand!”

Lu Changsheng was very fond of his commonly used Divine Ability and was willing to invest time and energy into its cultivation.

Mainly because he usually didn’t have time.

The effects of ordinary Natural Treasures in refining were mediocre, so he was reluctant to waste time on them.

But now, with this world-class treasure, Primordial Yellow Essence, he was naturally eager to cultivate properly.

“And once I’ve perfected the True Saint Method of Brahma Demon, I can condense a True Saint’s body!”

“This body is unparalleled in battle, capable of manifesting the True Saint Form of Brahma Demon!”

“But to perfect this body, I need world-class treasures and Natural Treasures to forge the golden body of this form!”

“And the Primordial Yellow Essence, as a Fifth-Tier treasure, would be the perfect foundation for this True Saint Form, making its power boundless and its potential limitless!”

Lu Changsheng thought of the True Saint Method of Brahma Demon, which he hadn’t yet cultivated.

Not only the Yin-Yang Grand Capture and Yin-Yang Mixed Hole Great Millstone but also this stringent, resource-demanding technique would greatly benefit from the Primordial Yellow Essence.

“Extract it!”

Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and extracted the Primordial Yellow Essence from the system, eager to witness the appearance of this Fifth-Tier treasure.

“Boom!”

In an instant, a cloud the size of a fist, as dense as a mountain, shrouded in a hazy mix of yellow and black, appeared before him.

Even though Lu Changsheng was a Golden Core cultivator with a late Third Rank physique, seeing this Primordial Yellow Essence made him feel a heavy, unshakable presence, almost suffocating.

“So heavy!”

He circulated his spiritual energy and held the Primordial Yellow Essence tightly with both hands, finding it incredibly strenuous.

Now he deeply understood what it meant that a single strand of Primordial Yellow Qi could topple mountains and rivers!

“If I use just a few strands of Primordial Yellow Essence to refine the Yin-Yang Grand Capture or Yin-Yang Mixed Hole Great Millstone, it would be enough to elevate both Divine Abilities to an astonishing level!”

The more amazing the Primordial Yellow Essence revealed itself to be, the happier Lu Changsheng became.

He was eager to see how much his Divine Abilities would be enhanced after refining them with the Primordial Yellow Essence.

“After that, I can use a few strands of Primordial Yellow Essence to refine my Yin-Yang Diagram as well.”

Lu Changsheng also thought of his innate Magical Treasure, which could benefit from the Primordial Yellow Essence.

If it weren’t for his current state of lacking blood and overall weakness, he would have taken action immediately.

In the blink of an eye, ten days passed.

During this time, Lu Changsheng rested at home while holding the Void Crystal, trying to sense the power of the void within it.

Yet, after such a long time, he still couldn’t grasp even a trace of the void’s power.

Or rather, his Taiyi Soul could faintly sense the spatial vibrations of the Void Crystal, but when it came to the so-called space power, he was baffled.

“What’s going on? I, Lu Changsheng, who has extraordinary talent, began cultivating at eighteen, reached Foundation Establishment at thirty-three, broke through to Golden Core at seventy-six, and now at a hundred years old, I’m already at the sixth stage of Golden Core. Yet I can’t comprehend this power of space?”

Lu Changsheng looked at the Void Crystal in his hand and felt something wasn’t right. He suspected that Hong Lian’s secret technique might have a problem.

Just then, a Jade Talisman appeared in his hand.

It was a Communication Talisman from his wife, Lu Miaoyun, indicating somethig had happened at home.

Although it wasn’t an urgent summons, holding the Jade Talisman in hand, Lu Changsheng realized it might be time to return home for a bit.

He could even bring Lu Quanzhen to attempt forming his Golden Core.

“Spatial techniques? They’re insignificant. I’ll study them after a while.”

Lu Changsheng stored away the Void Crystal and left the Cave Dwelling.

Since the Golden-Winged Roc was still weak from losing too much blood a few days ago, Lu Changsheng didn’t ride it.

He informed Ling Zixiao, Lu Miaoyun, and Hong Lian of hs plans before calling Lu Quanzhen to return with him.

When Lu Wangshu saw that Lu Changsheng was going back, she felt bored and decided to return to Bihu Mountain as well.

Soon, Lu Changsheng returned with his two children.

Half a month later.

The three quietly arrived back at Bihu Mountain.

“Meet with your mother later, then calmly focus on forming your Golden Core within the Cave Heaven.”

Lu Changsheng spoke to Lu Quanzhen while handing him a pre-condensed Solar and Taiyin Essence from the Sun Moon Yin-Yang Profound Light Mirror.

“Thank you, Father.”

Lu Quanzhen looked at the Condensing Crystal Pill, the Five Elements Spirit Fruit, and the two essences in his hands. He took a deep breath and bowed in gratitude.

Afterward, Lu Changsheng went to find Lu Miaoyun to inquire about th situation.

“Husband, members of the Azure Cloud Sect have arrived. They report the Heavenly Sword Sect has issued an emergency summons. All Golden Core families and False Core families must continue supporting the front lines.”

Lu Miaoyun’s expression was soemn as she spoke.

“The Heavenly Sword Sect issued an emergency summons?”

Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow.

He had discussed with the Sect Master of Cloud Peak earlier, who assured him that he wouldn’t need to contribute to this wilderness war.

At most, they would ask him to provide a few Third-Tier Talismans.

But it seemed something unexpected had happened.

“Yes, I inquired about the situation. True Person Baishuang said that the Yin Ghost Sect’s Grand Elder in the Jin Kingdom has broken through to Nascent Soul, so the Heavenly Sword Sect wants to hasten the end of the wilderness war.”

Lu Miaoyun didn’t know much abut the Jin Kingdom’s situation.

But she knew that the Jiang Kingdom and Jin Kingdom had been in constant conflict.

Now that the Jin Kingdom has a new Nascent Soul True Lord, the balance between the two kingdoms has undoubtedly shifted.

“So, the Yin Ghost Sect’s Grand Elder broke through to Nascent Soul!?”

Lu Changsheng was astonished.

Two years ago, when he was in the Jin Kingdom, he specifically investigated this Grand Elder of the Yin Ghost Sect and found no significant information.

Earlier, Lan Ruoxue also mentioned that there was a high probability of this Elder breaking through to Nascent Soul.

Still, he never expected the breakthrough to happen so swiftly.

He had originally planned to challenge the Yin Ghost Sect after Lu Quanzhen formed his Golden Core.

“I’m not sure either. But True Person Baishuang said that the Heavenly Sword Sect needs us now. You might have to get involved.”

“True Person Baishuang only asked me to pass on the message. If you have any questions, you can visit the Azure Cloud Sect.”

Lu Miaoyun explained.

She was just a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

It was only because of Lu Changsheng that the Spirit Sect treated her with such respect and provided so much information.

Lu Changsheng thought for a moment, then held his wife’s delicate hand and said with a smile, “Okay, I’ll head to the Azure Cloud Sect later to check things out.”

He then chatted with his wife, asking about how things had been at home recently.

At that moment, Lu Changsheng recalled the Xuantian Spirit Vine he had obtained earlier and called Qu Zhenzhen to ask if she still had any Wanling Heaven-Piercing Dew left.

“Husband, I have two drops left.”

Qu Zhenzhen had saved two drops of the dew as a precaution.

“Come, Zhenzhen, see if you can revive this segment of the vine.”

Lu Changsheng buried the withering segment of the Xuantian Spirit Vine into the ground and gestured for her to use a drop of the Wanling Heaven-Piercing Dew on it.

“Husband, this segment of the vine has almost entirely withered, with only a tiny bit of life left. It might be challenging to revive it.”

Lu Miaoyun commented.

Cultivating the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique made her very sensitive to the vitality of spiritual plants.

“This is called the Xuantian Spirit Vine. It’s considered a rare Fourth-Tier vine wood, so I thought I’d give it a try.”

Lu Changsheng smiled.

Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen agred and injected a burst of vitality into the Xuantian Spirit Vine, then dropped the Wanling Heaven-Piercing Dew on it.

Suddenly, a burst of vitality enveloped the Xuantian Spirit Vine.

However, after a long time, the vitality began to fade, and the Xuantian Spirit Vine showed no significant changes.

“It seems there’s been a slight change.”

The three of them noticed that the Xuantian Spirit Vine had gained a bit more vitality than before.

Though at this rate, it would require dozens of drops of Wanling Heaven-Piercing Dew to fully revive it.

“This is a bit problematic.”

Although Lu Changsheng was curious about the Xuantian Spirit Vine and wanted to revive it to see if it could bear fruit.

He hesitated after seeing the minimal effect after using a drop of Wanling Heaven-Piercing Dew.

The house needed Wanling Heaven-Piercing Dew for many things.

“Wait a moment.”

Suddenly, something seemed to click in Lu Changsheng’s mind, and he took the withering Xuantian Spirit Vine to the peak of Biyun Peak, where the Xuantian Spirit Vine was planted.

According to Hong Lian, the Xuantian Spirit Vine was an accompanying spiritual vine of the Xuantian Spirit Vine.

If the Xuantian Spirit Vine were planted alongside the Xuantian Spirit Vine, could it thrive?

After planting the Xuantian Spirit Vine next to the Xuantian Spirit Vine, Lu Changsheng turned to Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen andsaid, “Yun’r, Zhenzhen, if you have time, please take care of this vine.”

“Don’t worry, Husband.”

Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen notced how much their husband valued the vine, so they nodded seriously.

After resting at home for two days, Lu Changsheng headed to the Azure Cloud Sect.

“Greetings, True Person Changsheng!”

“Greetings, Elder Lu!”

Nowadays, most disciples of the Azure Cloud Sect recognized Lu Changsheng and greeted him respectfully.

“Hmm.”

Without delay, Lu Changsheng proceeded to the Great Hall of Cloud Peak to meet the Sect Master.

“True Person Changsheng, please wait and rest here for a moment. I will inform the Sect Master now.”

A young attendant guided Lu Changsheng to a side hall and offered tea.

About fifteen minutes later, the Sect Master of Cloud Peak, slender and steady in demeanor, arrived at the hall.

“True Person Changsheng.”

“Greetings, Sect Master.”

Lu Changsheng rose and cupped his hands, asking about the Heavenly Sword Sect’s emergency summons.

The Sect Master gestured for him to sit down, sipped his tea, and said, “You’ve probably heard of the news. The Grand Elder of the Yin Ghost Sect has broken through to Nascent Soul.”

“Yes, my wife mentioned it, but I don’t know the details.”

Lu Changsheng shook his head.

Although he managed Immortal City of Da Mengze,

its information channels were still slower compared to the Four Great Immortal Sects.

“According to the reports, three months ago, the Grand Elder of the Yin Ghost Sect successfully overcame the Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation and broke through to Nascent Soul.”

“Thus, True Lord Xuanjian convened several families to discuss the matter and decided to fully open up the wilderness and end the war within a year and a half.”

The Sect Master of Cloud Peak sighed and seemed to speak with some regret.

But Lu Changsheng could discern from his tone that there was little choice, so he asked, “What will my family need to do?”

“Since your family is a respected Golden Core family, this battle requires you to set an example.”

“So, I hope that you, True Person Changsheng, will contribute on the front lines. It would be even better if you could bring along a few of your family’s elites.”

Although the Sect Master’s words were polite, they carried a tinge of seriousness and authority.

After all, with a decree from the True Lord, even the Azure Cloud Sect had to go all out, and naturally, they expected subordinate families to share the burden.

“True Person Changsheng has only been a Golden Core cultivator for a few years, and your Divine Abilities and treasures are not yet fully refined, so we won’t push you too hard. Just do your best. This is also a gesture of goodwill towards the Heavenly Sword Sect.”

The Sect Master continued, “Martial Niece Xiyue will also be joining this expedition.”

“In that case, I’ll make the trip myself. But as for the family’s elites, they’ve already been sent to the front lines. The household has to keep stable operations, and frankly, there aren’t many people available.”

Lu Changsheng understood there wasn’t much room for negotiation here, so he nodded and agreed to participate in the wilderness war, making plans to head to the front lines in person.

If possible, he also intended to obtain a Condensing Crystal Pill from the Azure Cloud Sect.

Otherwise, his wife, Lu Miaoge, would have to go ttrough the troublesome process of concealing her breakthrough into Golden Core.

Acquiring a Condensing Crystal Pill on this trip would allow Lu Miaoge to break through oppnly, perhaps even doing so directly at the Azure Cloud Sect.

“Good. Thank you for your efforts, True Person Changsheng. In a month, our sect will send a spirit ship to the front lines. You can join us on the journey.”

The Sect Master nodded approvingly.

After concluding the discussion, he smiled and asked, “By the way, True Person Changsheng, do you still have any spare Third-Tier Talismans?”

“In recent days, I’ve been in secluded cultivation at Immortal City of Da Mengze, studying talismans, so I don’t have many left.”

“As a talisman cultivator, my techniques and Divine Abilities are all imbued within the talismans. Since I’m going to the front lines myself, I need to reserve a few talismans as well.”

Lu Changsheng shook his head.

After saying this, he hesitated briefly, then took out ten mid-grade Third-Tier Talismans and three high-grade Third-Tier Talismans from his Storage Ring, stating he had very few left.

The Sect Master appreciated the gesture and thanked him, stating they would be counted toward his contributions.

“Sect Master, if I contribute on the front lines, could I exchange the merit for a Condensing Crystal Pill?”

Lu Changsheng also asked.

“Of course you can.”

The Sect Master replied with a smile.

After leaving the Great Hall of Cloud Peak, Lu Changsheng made his way to Caiyun Peak.

“Changsheng.”

Shortly after, Xiao Xiyue, in a moon-white dress, appeared, looking pure and serene as always.

“Xiyue.”

Lu Changsheng approached and held his wife’s hand, telling her about the wilderness war.

“Yes, the Heavenly Sword Sect has issued orders. Besides the Sect Master, two other elders will remain to guard the sect, while the other Golden Core Realms will all head to the front lines. Even the sect’s Dao Soldiers and Third-Tier spirit beasts will be deployed. They aim to resolve the war swiftly!”

Xiao Xiyue nodded, indicating that the sect was taking the war very seriously.

But Lu Changsheng frowned slightly at this.

The Heavenly Sword Sect had long been aware of the Yin Ghost Sect’s Grand Elder pushing towards Nascent Soul and likely succeeding, yet they had still chosen to wage this wilderness war.

Now that the Grand Elder had broken through to Nascent Soul, they suddenly accelerated everything, giving him a strange, uneasy feeling.

“Did the Heavenly Sword Sect suffer a setback?”

A suspicion suddenly arose in Lu Changsheng’s heart.

Perhaps the Heavenly Sword Sect had intentionally used the wilderness war as a lure for the Jin Kingdom, while the Jin Kingdom had planned to lure the Jiang Kingdom by allowing the Yin Ghost Sect’s Grand Elder to break through to Nascent Soul?

Then, when the Grand Elder successfully broke through, the Jiang Kingdom could no longer restrain itself, only to fall into a trap?

Not to mention, from Lan Ruoxue’s incident alone, it was clear the three major demonic sects of the Jin Kingdom were not weak and had been retaliating against the Heavenly Sword Sect.

“Did the Heavenly Sword Sect do anything after the Yin Ghost Sect’s Grand Elder broke through to Nascent Soul?”

Lu Changsheng immediately asked Xiao Xiyue.

“I don’t know.”

Xiao Xiyue shook her head.

She spent most of her time in closed cultivation and had only received an urgent notice.

Under normal circumstances, she wouldn’t even need to head to the front lines.

Actually, she could have chosen to stay and guard the sect.

But considering that all the families under Cloud Peak were being mobilized, and that Lu Changsheng would also have to go, she decided to head to the front as well.

Lu Changsheng didn’t press further, and instead spent time with Xiao Xiyue, deepening their bond.