Chapter 615: Chapter 615: Lu Quanzhen’s Golden Core, Sword Embryo Dao Body!

“A good teacher?”

Lu Qingxian was surprised.

In the past few days with Du Mao, he saw the other’s appreciation for talent.

As long as he was willing, the other party would likely take him as a disciple.

But in the cultivation world, the teacher-student relationship is like being reborn parents, not to be decided lightly.

Moreover, his father invited this Du diviner just to give some guidance, with no intention of taking him as a disciple.

But now, his father mentioned finding him a good teacher to see if the other is willing, intriguing Lu Qingxian.

After all, on the surface, his father is merely a Golden Core cultivator, but secretly, he is the city lord of the Immortal City of Da Mengze.

The fact that his father takes this so seriously means this person is likely extraordinary.

“Get ready these days, later your father will take you there.”

Lu Changsheng signaled his son Lu Qingxian to prepare ahead and transfer family affairs to the acting head, then he would take him to the master.

After saying this, he went to Sumeru Cave Heaven to check on Lu Quanzhen who was breaking through to the Golden Core.

Lu Quanzhen had already passed the three stages of the Golden Core formation, condensing the elixir liquid, and was at the final step of merging the Golden Core with the Dao Foundation for a hundred-day metamorphosis.

Lu Changsheng observed with his Taiyi Soul, seeing his son Lu Quanzhen’s breakthrough was steady and powerful.

The Immortal Golden Core was almost a certainty, unless a heart demon disturbed during the final hurdle.

But bringing him back for the Golden Core was to consider this.

As long as the heart demon appeared, the Sumeru Tree King could intervene, helping him cleanse his mind and break through the obstacle.

After watching for a while, Lu Changsheng didn’t continue to pay attention.

This son’s determination and independence made him very assured.

If it were his daughter Lu Linghe breaking through the Golden Core, he would be watching over all day without relaxing.

After arranging household chores, Lu Changsheng stayed at Misty Rain Market for a while to visit his three children and then headed to the Immortal City of Da Mengze.

At the Five Poison Sect, on a massive stone platform altar.

An old woman in witchcraft attire with a black hemp robe, high collar embroidered with dark red patterns, a red belt full of bone ornaments, and holding a mask staff was performing a ritual.

Beside her at her feet, spirit snakes, spiders, poison scorpions, toads, and centipedes kept roaring and exploding, splashing multicolored blood.

Some of the blood landed on the old woman, instantly corroding her robe and bark-like skin.

After a long time, the old woman opened her bloodshot eyes, looking at the girl in front of her, her face dark, and weakly said, “Sect Master, this person’s fate is chaotic, full of fog, completely untraceable.”

“Even with the direct bloodline as a medium, it can’t be traced a bit.”

The Five Poison Sect Master frowned slightly.

She had anticipated this outcome.

But she didn’t expect that with Nangong Minghuang’s essence blood as a medium, it couldn’t be traced at all.

“Does he master divination to obscure fate, or does he have a treasure that conceals fate?”

The Five Poison Sect Master asked.

If this Yangming Zhenren was also proficient in divination, it would be even more troublesome, needing further preparation.

“This, the subordinate doesn’t know.”

The old woman’s dry, dark face had a hint of blue-black, somewhat ugly.

The Five Poison Sect Master contemplated for a moment and said, “Try tracing again to see if there’s life path planning in this fate protection.”

“Yes, Sect Master.”

The old woman replied helplessly, continuing her tracing.

During the process, her face became increasingly pale, and the blue-black on her face intensified, finally spitting blood suddenly.

Her eyes, filled with blood streaks, were pitch black, devoid of whites.

Divination took not only lifespan and luck but could also harm oneself.

“Sect Master, this person must have a treasure suppressing fate, but also not excluding mastering fate techniques.”

The old woman’s voice was hoarse, weakly speaking a sentence, then vomited blood again, fainting.

The Five Poison Sect Master frowned, knowing Yangming Zhenren’s situation meant divination was useless.

Seeing the old woman’s situation, she immediately gave her a pill, sending her to rest and preparing to make a few more preparations.

Or maybe first engage in a false friendship with Yangming Zhenren to test the waters and then decide whether to take action.

Yin Ghost Sect.

Although the specific details of the Jiang Kingdom’s final battle in the reclamation war weren’t disclosed, information was exchanged between the Five Poison Sect, Heaven Corpse Sect, and Yin Ghost Sect.

As the Yin Ghost Sect’s Supreme Elder and now new Nascent Soul, Ghost Spirit True Lord also received news and knew the events.

“This Yan Wujian is truly useless, dignified Nascent Soul, yet held back by a Golden Core cultivator!”

“But it’s also good, without his life corpse, Yan Wujian’s combat power declined, and the discourse power of the three sects should return to us Yin Ghost Sect!”

Ghost Spirit True Lord in an attire of dark-red ghost robe, with an ugly appearance, exuded an indescribable twisted feel.

In those days, among the three major demon sects of the Jin Kingdom, Yin Ghost Sect was the leader.

But when the Yuan Mansion’s Nascent Soul patriarch took sect elites to a secret place, they perished, causing the Nascent Soul’s rupture, making Yin Ghost Sect the weakest among the three sects.

For a hundred years, he bent over backwards to prop up the sect, enduring humility, compromising many benefits to the Five Poison Sect and Heaven Corpse Sect.

Even breaking through to Nascent Soul was baiting himself to invite Beast God Mountain to intervene for an opportunity.

Now with the failed actions of Heaven Corpse Sect and Five Poison Sect, even resulting in True Lord Tiansha falling into Heavenly Sword Sect’s hands, he could just use Liang Kingdom’s power to regain discourse power over Jin Kingdom.

And with the supreme treasure of the Ten Thousand Ghost Blood Pool, he directly reached the ranks of veteran Nascent Souls. Once his magical abilities stabilize, neither Heaven Corpse Sect Master nor Five Poison Sect Master would be his match!

“As for Yangming Zhenren, I’d like to see what he’s about. How can a mere Golden Core cultivator resist Nascent Soul!”

Ghost Spirit True Lord didn’t believe the news of Yangming Zhenren facing the Heaven Corpse Sect Master head-on.

After all, Golden Core opposing Nascent Soul is simply impossible.

According to reports from the Yin Ghost King, this Yangming Zhenren’s relationship with the Five Poison Sect’s Heavenly Spider Envoy is extraordinary, so there’s suspicion Five Poison Sect Master deliberately used made-up news to deceive him or explain a failed operation in a dignified manner.

He, the Ghost Spirit True Lord, who could patiently endure and break through to Nascent Soul while the sect declined, would not believe such words?

Immediately, he directed the Ghost King to monitor Yangming Zhenren, and if he appeared in Jin Kingdom, to inform him.

So he would know the consequences of provoking them, and also use this opportunity to intimidate the petty minds, counter the Heaven Corpse Sect Master, and secure Yin Ghost Sect’s dominance in Jin Kingdom!

Lu Changsheng was unaware of the situation in Jin Kingdom, even if he knew, he wouldn’t step into Jin Kingdom.

After arriving at Da Mengze, he didn’t go directly to Immortal City but instead went deeper, finding the Splitting-Sea Profound Whale and giving it the monster core of the twin-headed flood dragon.

“Roar!”

Although this monster core didn’t match the Splitting-Sea Profound Whale’s attributes, the dragon’s aura was attractive.

The Golden-Winged Roc beside it looked at the monster core, its golden pupils filled with envy and longing.

A fourth-tier monster core, not only the Splitting-Sea Profound Whale but also it wanted it very much.

Or rather, no third-tier demon king could resist the temptation of a fourth-tier monster core!

“Don’t worry, once Big Black breaks through to the fourth tier, I’ll get one for you too.”

If not for the Splitting-Sea Profound Whale being at the third-tier peak, easier to advance to the fourth tier, Lu Changsheng would rather cultivate the Golden-Winged Roc first.

After all, comparatively, the Golden-Winged Roc is more practical!

Not only is it fierce in fighting, but it also possesses the world’s fastest speed, convenient for travel and escapades, without clear weaknesses.

On the other hand, the Splitting-Sea Profound Whale, as a water-dwelling demon king, even if it advances to the Splitting-Sea Profound Dragon Whale, it would still just be a sea lord, its combat prowess weaker on land, not as practical as the Golden-Winged Roc.

“Caw!”

The Golden-Winged Roc let out a low cry, showing understanding.

“Just take the time to digest this monster core, and notify me if anything happens.”

Lu Changsheng said to the Splitting-Sea Profound Whale, then rode the Golden-Winged Roc back to Immortal City.

News of the frontline war had already reached Immortal City. Lu Changsheng spoke with Ling Zixiao about the general situation, asking her to pay more attention to movements in Yue and Jin Kingdoms.

His sons Lu Lingxiao and Lu Mingfeng also returned from the frontline.

After more than four years of tempering, it was clear both had undergone significant growth, especially his son Lu Lingxiao, developing a somewhat invincible aura.

Lu Changsheng cared about his sons’ conditions, learning from Lu Mingfeng about Lu Lingxiao’s achievements and that he’d been offered an invitation by a Heavenly Sword Sect’s Golden Core Realman to visit the sect.

“Asking Dao isn’t just for sword cultivators.”

“As long as they are top talents, Heavenly Sword Sect welcomes them.”

Being invited by a Golden Core Realman from Heavenly Sword Sect, for any Jiang Kingdom cultivator, was recognition and supreme honor!

“Indeed, real talent shines wherever it is.”

Lu Changsheng sighed inwardly, even hearing a bit of admiration and respect for Lu Lingxiao in Lu Mingfeng’s words.

He prepared a medicinal bath for both, helping wash away hidden wounds and boosting cultivation.

“Xiaochan, take this monster core.”

The flesh of the third-tier twin-headed flood dragon was given to the Golden-Winged Roc by Lu Changsheng.

But he kept the eyeballs, scales, monster core, dragon tendons, claws, and horns for forging a Magical Treasure.

This twin-headed flood dragon, with its dual poison and water attributes, made its monster core perfect for forging a Magical Treasure for Meng Xiaochan.

“Thank you, Lu Lang.”

Meng Xiaochan replied joyfully, her eyes full of soft love.

Lu Changsheng was equally prepared for Ling Zixiao, Lu Miaoge, and Bai Ling..

As for Hong Lian, there wasn’t anything to give right now.

“Dad! Dad! Dad!”

Lu Linghe, Lu Baixi, and Lu Mengchan immediately looked at Lu Changsheng with hopeful eyes.

For this, Lu Changsheng could only continue fetching treasures from his Storage Ring to find something suitable for his children.

After the family banquet, Lu Changsheng advised his daughter Lu Baixi on cultivation.

At this time, Lu Linghe told Lu Changsheng that she understood the technique taught by the golden elder, called ‘Zen Dream Bodhi Technique’.

Using meditation to make her mind clear and pure, like a mirror without blemish.

After falling asleep, her consciousness didn’t completely settle but entered a state that seemed like a dream realm, seeing Buddha light and golden lotuses, auspicious signs, bathing and cleansing the mind, enhancing the soul.

“Hiss”

After hearing the description of the technique, Lu Changsheng looked at his cute daughter with twin buns amazed.

From the description, this was a divine sense cultivation technique.

It was known that among various techniques, divine sense techniques were the hardest to start and most difficult to practice.

His own daughter managed to comprehend a divine sense technique through the Buddha Bone Relic!

Was this the daughter he knew?

Or does choosing the right cultivation path matter this much?

“Dad, am I amazing?”

Lu Linghe puffed out her little chest proudly, as if to say, praise me.

Her mother used to think she was foolish, but having learned this technique, even her mother exclaimed at her cleverness.

“My little He has the potential of a Supreme Sage!”

Lu Changsheng never spared praise for his children.

“Dad, what’s a Supreme Sage?”

Lu Linghe’s eyes were clear, asking.

“It’s the most powerful Buddhist cultivator.”

“What’s a Buddhist cultivator?”

“???”

Aren’t you someone who practices Buddhist techniques? Yet you don’t know what a Buddhist cultivator is?

Though it seems I indeed didn’t tell her and only taught her the techniques, and Lu Linghe doesn’t like reading.

“It’s a cultivator practicing Buddhist techniques. The techniques you’re cultivating are Buddhist ones, which have specific distinctions from other techniques.”

To avoid a hundred thousand whys from his daughter, Lu Changsheng patiently explained in one breath, thinking this was indeed the daughter he knew.

Since Lu Linghe only obtained part of the technique, Lu Changsheng left the Buddha Bone Relic with her to keep, instructing if she felt uncomfortable while practicing, to inform him immediately.

“Don’t worry, Dad, I can handle it!”

Lu Linghe’s face was brimming with confidence, then she sat in on her father’s guidance for her sister, Lu Baixi.

Though she couldn’t understand, she found it very interesting.

Plus, Xiao Xi achieved her strength by listening often, surpassing her.

Lu Mengchan also came over but felt like dozing off listening.

Although she started cultivating under her mother Meng Xiaochan’s guidance, she didn’t particularly enjoy it.

This was normal.

Kids at this age haven’t settled their hearts, making daily sitting and cultivation demanding.

Moreover, daughter Lu Mengchan’s timid, shy nature wasn’t improved, needing company while meditating with her mother, or else she’d be afraid.

Thankfully, Lu Linghe took Lu Mengchan along, or Meng Xiaochan would have no time for her cultivation.

After accompanying his wife and children, Lu Changsheng went to see Hong Lian.

On one hand, Hong Lian spent most of her time cultivating.

On the other hand, Hong Lian hadn’t fully integrated into the family.

Moreover, when she was there, Ling Zixiao, Lu Miaoge, Bai Ling, and othees seemed reserved.

“Hong Lian, later Qingluan Zhenren will visit to plan the Dao path for the Immortal City. Please host her.”

Lu Changsheng informed Hong Lian of Qingluan Zhenren’s matters.

“Having known my Immortal City’s and Yangming Zhenren’s identities, I subtly indicated being a reincarnation of an old Nascent Soul monster.”

“For this matter, she probably believes it seventy to eighty percent. When you chat with her, you can also reveal the reincarnation of a Nascent Soul to solidify our identities.”

Lu Changsheng continued.

“Rebirth of a Nascent Soul.”

Hong Lian felt Lu Changsheng was underplaying it.

To her, even if Lu Changsheng claimed to be a Transcendent Soul Above Transformation or above, it would be fine.

Also, she genuinely thought Lu Changsheng was a supreme being reincarnated, playing in the mortal world.

“Don’t worry, husband, I will handle it well.”

Hong Lian’s transcendently beautiful face smiled.

This was the first task given by her husband, so naturally, she wanted to perform well, even assist him further.

Thus she inquired about Qingluan Zhenren’s information.

Lu Changsheng didn’t hide anything, sharing his interactions, impressions, and some speculations.

“This Qingluan Zhenren, to rise from a rogue cultivator to such heights, seems truly exceptional and a bearer of great fortune,” Hong Lian praised after hearing.

The Jiang Kingdom’s cultivation circle isn’t vast.

Qingluan Zhenren, born as a rogue cultivator, could break through to Nascent Soul in such an environment, truly like a dragon emerging from a small pond!

“Indeed, this Qingluan Zhenren likely received an extraordinary inheritance early on.”

In the battle with the twin-headed flood dragon, Qingluan Zhenren used Dao soldiers, comparable to the Black Water Flood Dragon Dao Weapon, showing a very top-tier inheritance.

Moreover, she dual cultivates body and Dao, possesses Dao soldiers, a quasi-fourth-tier spirit beast, and is adept in divination. Truly a child of fortune!

“Right, Hong Lian, I’ve comprehended space power. Tell me about the use of pulverizing vacuum with magical power.”

After chatting for a while, Lu Changsheng remembered upgrading his domain to a region, so he asked Hong Lian.

“Husband has comprehended space power?”

Hong Lian was surprised.

Though they had gotten the Void Crystal for over a year.

But within this year, Lu Changsheng was involved in the reclamation war at Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, with presumably no time for comprehending.

“Yes, I spent a little time and comprehended it. It wasn’t hard.”

Lu Changsheng smiled lightly, finding it a normal task unworthy of mention.

“As expected of husband, comprehending space power in such short time. From what I know, even some top talents may take three to five years.”

Hong Lian beauty praised with sparkling eyes, then detailed the domain upgrade to region for Lu Changsheng.

After a while, Lu Changsheng nodded, agreeing with the understanding, then expressed sincere thanks to Hong Lian.

Time flew by, and two months passed in the blink of an eye.

During these days, Lu Changsheng accompanied his wife and children, guided them, and further comprehended space power, preparing to pulverize the vacuum, retrieve space fragments, and condense his domain into a region.

That day, Lu Changsheng suddenly felt a burst of pure magical power entering his Qi Sea Dantian out of nowhere.

Then, a system notification sounded in his mind.

“Congratulations to the host for the first offspring breaking through to the Golden Core, obtaining a rare draw!”

“Quanzhen succeeded in breaking through!”

Lu Changsheng opened his eyes instantly, shooting out two brilliant golden lights, excited and thrilled.

He had long awaited this day.

Now his son finally broke through!

With this magical power, his cultivation almost rose to the peak of the sixth layer of Golden Core.

With a few years of accumulation, he could attempt the seventh layer break.

However, for Lu Changsheng, the main focus was the system’s rare draw!

“I wonder what I’ll draw this time?”

Lu Changsheng was filled with anticipation.

He hoped for something powerful, like Nascent Soul-level strength, or Primordial Yellow Essence, or Yin-Yang Spirit Integration Pill.

Please, not techniques or transcendent spirit treasures.

Because at his current stage, he didn’t need them.

“System, draw!”

Lu Changsheng commanded in his mind, and the system’s big prize wheel appeared, followed by dazzling golden light spinning rapidly.

After a while, the golden light stopped at the ‘Natural Treasures’ section.

“Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Innate Sword Embryo!”

“The reward has been delivered to the system space, feel free to check it.”

Immediately, an ancient and somewhat crude sword embryo pattern filled with mysterious patterns appeared, accompanied by a system notification.

“Innate Sword Embryo?”

Lu Changsheng furrowed his brows, thinking of his son Lu Qingshan’s Zhoutian Xingdou Sword Embryo and the early prize of Peachwood Spirit Embryo.

“Innate Sword Embryo”

“Grade: Fifth-Tier”

“Description: A supreme sword embryo formed naturally, containing a trace of sword Dao essence, can be forged into a transcendent spirit treasure or become a companion sword embryo to nurture a sword embryo Dao body.”

“Forgeable into a transcendent spirit treasure or nurturing a sword embryo Dao body!?”

Lu Changsheng looked at the description, frowning, unclear about the meaning behind it.

“Extract!”

He thought, extracting the Innate Sword Embryo from the system space.

Instantly, a dazzling brilliance burst in the Cave Dwelling, emanating an indescribable aura, slicing through the void.

A moment later, the brilliance faded, revealing a nearly three-foot sword embryo before him.

Seemingly ancient, seemingly unremarkable, like an unpolished embryo, lacking any sharp luster, even appearing crude.

Yet if looked closely, a mysterious natural pattern flowed upon it.

Meanwhile, details about the Innate Sword Embryo entered his mind.

This sword embryo was a rare treasure of dragon pattern black gold intertwined with a trace of sword Dao essence, considered a fifth-tier sword embryo. It could serve as a transcendent spirit treasure embryo.

If a fifth-tier refining master or swordsmith was available, the sword embryo could be forged into a fifth-tier flying sword, transcending spirit treasure!

Besides that, this Innate Sword Embryo could also serve as a companion sword embryo, nurturing a sword embryo Dao body.

The method was simple.

A woman pregnant, refining the sword embryo into the body, once the essence of the sword embryo and the fetus blend, upon birth, the baby would possess a sword embryo Dao body surpassing the spirit body!

However, an Innate Sword Embryo being a fifth-tier rare treasure required at least a Nascent Soul True Lord as the mother to withstand and entwine the sword embryo essence with the fetus, thus nurturing a sword embryo Dao body.

Otherwise, insufficient cultivation would result in a double death and consumption of the sword embryo’s essence.

Apart from this method, there’s another way to nurture – developing this sword embryo alongside a child with sword Dao spirit body from a young age.

Over time, when the child reached peak Qi Refining, filled with sword embryo aura, and broke through Foundation Establishment, the sword body would assimilate into the sword embryo Dao body compatible with the essence of the sword embryo!

This sword embryo Dao body perfectly matched the Innate Sword Embryo, granting the maximum power of the sword embryo and the true insight of sword Dao essence!

“Hiss”

Lu Changsheng looked at the Innate Sword Embryo before him and gasped, momentarily unsure of what to say.

It could both forge a transcendent spirit treasure and nurture a Dao body!

He knew he had many children, with the highest being top-grade spirit bodies.

As for Dao bodies above spirit bodies, he had never seen them, and even the entire Jiang Kingdom hadn’t heard of anyone possessing a Dao body.

Yet this sword embryo could nurture a sword embryo Dao body!

“But these conditions are a bit demanding.”

Lu Changsheng looked at the sword embryo before him, considering the two conditions for nurturing a sword embryo Dao body, taking a deep breath.

Among his wives, currently Hong Lian had prospects to reach Nascent Soul.

But even if Hong Lian wanted to break through to Nascent Soul, it would take at least fifty to sixty years!

Thus, thinking about fetal nurturing sword embryo Dao body, to him now, means waiting.

Regarding the second method, if wanting to cultivate a sword embryo Dao body, naturally it wasn’t hard.

But the sword embryo Dao body, logically, should be given to his own children.

The thought of having a child with a sword Dao spirit body made it difficult.

And this sword Dao spirit body needed at least above average spirit body, else it’d be hard to blend the sword embryo aura.

“To bear a child with a sword embryo spirit body, I need a woman with a sword Dao spirit body; that would greatly increase the odds.”

“But a female cultivator with a sword embryo spirit body isn’t easy to find.”

Lu Changsheng exhaled.

Among the sword cultivators around him, there was one.

But Chu Qingyi only had an innate understanding of sword heart, lacking a sword Dao spirit body.

Heavenly Sword Sect likely had sword body female cultivators.

But it wasn’t like he could go to Heavenly Sword Sect to abduct female cultivators for children, right?

Besides, such things relied much on chance.

“Sigh, indeed, without sufficient power, possessing great treasures without ways to use them is frustrating.”

Lu Changsheng sighed.

If he had Nascent Soul cultivation now and a few Nascent Soul wives, he could directly start bearing children and nurturing a sword embryo Dao body with the Innate Sword Embryo.

But he was, unfortunately, only in the Golden Core stage, with his wives only up to Golden Core.

“And Nascent Soul female cultivators are few. The only one I know is Qingluan Zhenren.”

“Expecting Qingluan Zhenren to become the mother of my child seems as difficult as climbing the sky.”

Lu Changsheng, though interested in Qingluan Zhenren, knew becoming the child’s mother was extremely difficult.

Rather than longing for Qingluan Zhenren, he might as well wait for the Splitting-Sea Profound Whale to break through the fourth tier and pass its transformation tribulation.

“If not, just wait for Hong Lian.”

“Also, even if this sword embryo isn’t forged into a transcendent spirit treasure or nurturing a sword embryo Dao body, it can still serve as a top-tier spirit treasure.”

Lu Changsheng reached out to hold the sword embryo.

It was heavy!

Yet holding it, Lu Changsheng felt a bit more insight into the sword Dao.

This Innate Sword Embryo contained a trace of sword Dao essence.

This sword Dao essence, like the Xuantian Spirit Vine flowing patterns, interpreted the rules of the world, the true insight of sword Dao.

By observing these patterns and feeling the sword embryo aura, one might comprehend many sword Dao techniques and divine abilities!

Holding this sword embryo constantly also helped better understand the essence within.

“Such worldly treasures are truly extraordinary. Given time, careful contemplation might yield orthodox or even profound divine sword arts.”

Lu Changsheng mused.

However, in his possession, like the Xuantian Spirit Vine, it would likely be left home gathering dust, rather than comprehending the sword Dao essence on it.

As for letting his children comprehend, Lu Changsheng thought of his son Lu Qingshan.

With his sword Dao talent, it wouldn’t be difficult to comprehend a few sword techniques.

However, with his son’s personality, he might want to swipe the sword embryo.

It’s a pity Lu Qingshan didn’t have a sword Dao spirit body and had already cultivated to the peak of Foundation Establishment.

Otherwise, Lu Changsheng wouldn’t hesitate to give him this Innate Sword Embryo and cultivate a truly unparalleled sword cultivator!

“Though it might not look impressive, practicality is what matters.”

Lu Changsheng looked at the sword embryo in hand, suddenly feeling eager to test its effect.

After a moment’s thought, he quietly left the Cave Dwelling and headed to the depths of Da Mengze to test the sword embryo’s power.

After all, testing in the City Lord’s Manor, accidentally splitting it wouldn’t be good.