Chapter 641: Breaking Through to Nascent Soul!

“Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!”

With a light wave of his hand, Lu Changsheng collected the Peach Blossom Gu, Locking Love Gu, and Seven Absolute Gu.

This Seven Absolute Gu is a fourth-rank Gu worm, undoubtedly one of the trump cards of the Five Poisons Sect Master.

Returning it to her could lead to unforeseen complications, so it’s better to hold onto it for now.

The Five Poisons Sect Master watched in silence, her small face expressionless. She knew that submitting meant adopting a certain attitude. She stored away her spiritual treasures, the toxic aura around her dissipating.

With a thought, Lu Changsheng called back the Da Luo Sword Embryo, and his Brahma Demon True Form gradually faded away.

Not far away, his Three Treasure Incarnation merged back into his body with a ‘whoosh’ along with the thirty-six Canghai Pearls.

The one who suffered the most in this battle was undoubtedly his Three Treasure Incarnation.

Had it not been for the Incarnation being a transformation of the Three Treasure Incarnation Pearl, any ordinary Core Formation cultivator would have been crippled, if not killed, by the Five Poisons Sect Master’s scorpion tail strike.

“Now that I’ve let my own Gu worms backfire on me, can you rest easy, Yangming Zhenren?”

The Five Poisons Sect Master’s voice carried a subtle softness as she spoke, her small face cold but her words oddly gentle.

As the Seven Absolute Gu was suppressed by the Peach Blossom Gu and Locking Love Gu, a strange emotion surged in her heart, making her instinctively want to draw closer to Yangming Zhenren.

But as a proud Nascent Soul cultivator, her dignity kept her from giving in to the emotions stirring inside her.

“Since the Sect Master has shown sincerity and is willing to sit down and talk, I won’t hold any grudges from before.”

Lu Changsheng smiled faintly, knowing she wasn’t fully subdued yet. He cast a sealing light towards her, just in case she had any tricks left up her sleeve.

“You—”

The Five Poisons Sect Master’s face flushed with shame and anger. Even after submitting and letting her Gu worms backfire, Lu Changsheng still imposed restrictions on her.

When had she ever suffered such humiliation? “After all, I’m just a Core Formation cultivator. Facing the Sect Master’s methods, I have to be a little cautious.”

Lu Changsheng smiled, completely unfazed by the awkwardness.

If it were any ordinary cultivator, he wouldn’t need to be so careful, but this was a Nascent Soul expert and a master of poison and Gu techniques!

Just like her scorpion tail strike earlier—if he hadn’t mastered the True Saint Skill of Brahma and Demons and the Brahma Demon True Form, he wouldn’t have been able to withstand it!

“As a ruler in your own right, Sect Master, surely you have more confidence than this?”

Her pearly teeth bit down on her bloodstained lip, her disheveled hair framing her face like a pitiful little girl. The once imposing Five Poisons Sect Master now looked fragile and helpless, stirring a strange feeling in Lu Changsheng.

“Even a lion uses all its strength to catch a rabbit. In my past life, I trusted others too much and ended up betrayed. Naturally, I have to be cautious now.”

“Besides, Sect Master, you haven’t been completely affected by the Gu worms yet. You can still use charm techniques.”

With his Chaos Body and Taiyi Spirit, Lu Changsheng could see that the Five Poisons Sect Master had indeed used a charm technique.

Her charm was incredibly refined, as if it came naturally.

“Hmph!”

She huffed with indignation, thinking he was completely oblivious to her charms. Suppressing the emotions rising within her, she coldly said, “Didn’t you say you’d let me see the essence of the Yin-Yang Dragon Emperor?”

She had chosen to submit, but naturally, she wanted to verify the truth in Lu Changsheng’s claims.

If he truly possessed the supreme Dragon Emperor Physique that could enhance a Nascent Soul cultivator’s foundation, it would be worth the gamble.

If not, and it was all a lie, she could still escape using Soul Escape while the Seven Absolute Gu hadn’t taken full effect.

As long as she made it back to the Five Poisons Sect and activated the sect’s protective formation, she wouldn’t need to fear Lu Changsheng and could find a way to break free from the Seven Absolute Gu’s influence.

Lu Changsheng wasn’t entirely sure if his Yin-Yang energy would work on a Nascent Soul cultivator, so he kept his expression calm and said, “To witness the essence of the Yin-Yang Dragon Emperor, we must engage in Dual Cultivation.”

The Five Poisons Sect Master froze for a moment.

But after considering all she had sacrificed, she knew she had no choice but to confirm it. Clenching her fists, she replied with a blank expression, “Then let’s begin.”

“???”

This time, it was Lu Changsheng’s turn to be stunned.

He hadn’t expected the Five Poisons Sect Master to be so straightforward—agreeing to Dual Cultivation without hesitation.

Is this how people in the demonic path operate?

But looking at her petite figure, he calmly said, “I’m not interested in your current form. Once we fix your cultivation, we can talk.”

Though Lu Ancestor was known for challenging the limits by dominating goddesses and celestial maidens, he still had his moral boundaries.

Throughout his encounter with the Five Poisons Sect Master, he hadn’t entertained a single lustful thought. In fact, he was thinking she might make a good mother for his future children.

“I didn’t expect you to have such principles, Daoist.”

Her face darkened slightly.

Years ago, in her quest to break through to Nascent Soul, she had practiced a flawed cultivation technique that left her stuck in the form of a child.

No one had ever dared to comment on her appearance before, but now Lu Changsheng was rejecting her outright.

“Hmph!”

She huffed coldly, forming hand seals. A dazzling five-colored light flowed over her body, and her figure began to grow.

“Hmm!?”

Lu Changsheng’s eyes widened in surprise. He hadn’t expected her to be able to change her form.

In an instant, the Five Poisons Sect Master transformed from a seven or eight-year-old into a graceful, well-proportioned young woman of sixteen or seventeen.

Her long, messy hair now cascaded down her back, reaching her beautifully curved waist and hips.

Her delicate, bare feet glimmered under the five-colored light, as though they were bathed in an ethereal glow, slender and enticing.

“Is this form more acceptable?”

The Sect Master’s face was strikingly beautiful, with a hint of baby fat still softening her delicate features. Her bright, limpid eyes were deep and unreadable, like a tranquil pool.

Her eyebrows arched gently, giving off a touch of warmth. Her straight, elegant nose was perfectly shaped, and her pale, thin lips were tightly pursed, as if sulking. The overall effect was one of pure innocence, making her seem fragile and endearing.

Even in her childlike form, she was already incredibly cute, a stark contrast to her identity as a Nascent Soul monster.

But now, with her body grown, the contrast was even more striking—she now looked like a pure and lovely young maiden.

Who would’ve thought that the Nascent Soul Patriarch of the Five Poisons Sect would end up with such an innocent appearance?

With a cold expression, she approached Lu Changsheng, trying to push him onto a nearby boulder, her voice steady despite the situation: “In this form, my body’s toxic power will be uncontrollable, but with your physique, it shouldn’t be a problem.”

Her voice was crisp and sweet, with a hint of nasal charm that softened her otherwise cold words, making them surprisingly pleasant to hear.

But despite her efforts, she wasn’t physically strong. Failing to move him, she grew frustrated and pressed her soft body against his chest, standing on tiptoe like a proud swan as her lips drew close to his face.

A fresh floral scent mixed with her body’s toxins, creating an intoxicating fragrance, like the allure of a beautiful but deadly poppy.

Lu Changsheng had never encountered such a situation before.

Just moments ago, they were locked in a life-or-death battle, and now she was this… forward.

If it weren’t for the fact that she was seriously injured, her Gu worms were backfiring, and she was under the effect of his sealing light, he might have instinctively struck at her approach.

Given his strength, even a Nascent Soul cultivator like her would have been reduced to dust.

But sensing that her body’s chaotic toxins were a result of her injuries, Lu Changsheng refrained from attacking. Instead, he gently blocked her approaching lips, his hand instinctively caressing her slender waist and soft hips.

For Lu Ancestor, this kind of thing was almost a reflex—a natural response.

Yet, at that moment, he noticed something strange about the Five Poisons Sect Master.

Why was she so tense?

Could it be…?

Despite her seductive demeanor and mastery of charm techniques, was this her first time?

She was a Nascent Soul expert, surely hundreds of years old.

But the stiffness in her body didn’t lie.

Realizing the truth, Lu Ancestor’s interest piqued as his hands roved over her soft, fragrant body with a growing sense of possession.

If it weren’t for his Chaos Body, with its immunity to toxins, along with his Calamity Poison Body and other innate resistances, even a near-fourth-rank physique would not have allowed such close contact with her.

But the combination of her fragrance and her venomous aura created a unique sensation he had never experienced before.

Just then—

“Roar! Roar! Roar!”

A terrifying howl echoed through the air.

A massive shadow tore through the sky, rushing toward Lu Changsheng with a deadly aura.

It was the demonic ape they had fought earlier, returning for more.

Previously driven away by the Da Luo Sword Embryo, the Brahma Demon True Form, and the Five Poisons Sect Master’s Nascent Soul mana, the ape had sensed their weakened state and came charging back.

“Damn it!”

The Sect Master’s bold advances had momentarily made Lu Ancestor forget they were still in the dangerous Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons.

Not only was the Sect Master gravely injured, but after his prolonged battle using the Brahma Demon True Form, he was also on the verge of collapse, requiring at least half a month of rest to recover.

With one arm wrapped firmly around the Sect Master’s waist and the other gripping the Da Luo Sword Embryo, Lu Changsheng unleashed a dazzling sword light toward the demonic ape and signaled the Golden-Winged Roc to carry them away.

“Does the Sect Master trust me this much?”

Lu Changsheng glanced at the pale-faced Sect Master in his arms, her cheeks flushed with a hint of red, and spoke in a calm tone.

Although she was injured and influenced by the Gu worms, her Nascent Soul-level spirit was still intact.

“I’m just a weak woman right now.”

Her voice was soft, her breathing uneven as she replied, her delicate lips trembling slightly.

She was well aware of the demonic ape’s approach.

But in her current state, there wasn’t much she could do aside from employing Soul Escape.

Moreover, the aggressive way Lu Changsheng’s hands roamed over her body, combined with the effects of the Seven Absolute Gu, had her heart pounding uncontrollably.

Lu Changsheng wasn’t entirely sure if she was faking or if she had any tricks left, but given her current state and their close proximity, the advantage was undoubtedly his.

Even though her body was filled with toxins, Lu Changsheng was confident that if things progressed further, he would remain in control.

“This is why body refinement is so important. Without a strong physique, even with the Gu worms and her injuries, I wouldn’t dare engage in such close contact with a Nascent Soul poison expert.”

“No, wait. If it weren’t for my Chaos Body’s various poison resistances, even a near-fourth-rank body wouldn’t handle this.”

Holding onto the Five Poisons Sect Master, Lu Changsheng pondered, further appreciating the benefits of dual cultivation in both body and spirit.

“If she tries anything, I could easily crush her physical form.”

He hadn’t entered the Heavenly Yuan Lotus yet.

His current strength was entirely supported by the Heavenly Yuan Lotus, which he had no intention of revealing to her just yet.

“Since the Sect Master is so eager to see the Yin-Yang Dragon Emperor’s essence, I’ll indulge her.”

Once they were far from the demonic ape, Lu Changsheng signaled the Golden-Winged Roc to land. With a wave of his hand, he set up a simple formation and a barrier, leaving the Roc to guard them.

The Sect Master said nothing, simply rising onto her delicate toes, her pristine white feet pressing against the ground as she leaned in to kiss him once more.

“Why are they all so keen on being on top?”

Lu Changsheng thought of Caiyun Zhenren and Yun Wanshang.

He had faced countless women in Dual Cultivation before, but only Caiyun Zhenren had always taken the lead.

Not that Lu Ancestor minded the position.

But as the ruler of an empire and the reincarnation of a Divine Transformation True Sovereign, how could he let a prisoner take charge?

He had his pride to think of!

Lu Changsheng’s towering figure remained steady as he firmly held the Sect Master by her soft waist, his lips brushing against her delicate neck, moving downwards.

“How long are you going to drag this out, Daoist?”

Her voice was soft and urgent, her breathing quickening as her head tilted back instinctively.

She only wanted to complete the Dual Cultivation to glimpse the essence of the Yin-Yang Dragon Emperor. She had no patience for Lu Changsheng’s teasing.

“As a Nascent Soul cultivator, surely you understand that Dual Cultivation is a sacred practice, aligned with the Dao of Heaven and Earth. It can’t be rushed.”

Lu Changsheng could see she was struggling, her injuries and the effects of the Seven Absolute Gu taking a toll.

Moreover, she had used a secret technique to grow her body, worsening her condition. The longer he delayed, the more advantageous it was for him.

“My sect’s knowledge is far inferior to yours, Daoist. We’ve always considered Dual Cultivation to be a deviant practice.”

Her body trembled slightly, her fair skin flushing with heat as she forced a smile, her face tight with tension.

She knew he was toying with her, but with him in control, she couldn’t afford to lose her temper unless she was willing to abandon her physical form and flee with her soul.

“Dual Cultivation isn’t some deviant practice. It’s a grand path of the Yin-Yang Dao, often misunderstood by the world. Soon, Sect Master, you’ll see.”

Lu Changsheng wasn’t lying.

The Yin-Yang Creation Sutra didn’t focus on Dual Cultivation per se, but it did explain the Yin-Yang Dao, which encompassed everything. It was far superior to the lesser techniques he’d come across in his earlier years.

As he spoke, he gently tugged, and the Sect Master’s tattered purple dress fell away.

Her body, as flawless as white jade, lay bare before him, a brilliant flower blooming in the dark and ominous Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons—a dazzling gem in a world of desolation.

At first, the Sect Master tried to maintain control.

But faced with the veteran skills of Lu Ancestor, her breathing grew ragged, her body stiffening and trembling uncontrollably, her feet tiptoeing in helpless spasms.

In this moment, there was no trace of the mighty Nascent Soul cultivator she had been. She was like a delicate, pure maiden, soft and fragile.

“It seems the Sect Master truly doesn’t understand the essence of Dual Cultivation.”

Lu Changsheng savored the sensation of her soft body, finding the experience quite amusing.

After all, this was a Nascent Soul expert! Even if her appearance wasn’t remarkable, her status and strength gave him an unparalleled sense of satisfaction.

And yet, she was undeniably beautiful—her purity and vulnerability only heightened his desire to savor every moment.

From her head to her toes, Lu Changsheng explored every inch of her, his hands gentle but unyielding.

The Five Poisons Sect Master kept her eyes tightly shut, her long lashes trembling, her neck flushed pink as she tried to suppress the shivers running through her body.

After what felt like an eternity, he finally stopped teasing her.

Too much of a good thing could ruin the experience.

If he pushed her any further, she might break before the real fun began.

With a light slap, a tiger-skin rug appeared on the ground, and Lu Changsheng gently laid her down, his robe falling away.

“Sect Master, it’s time.”

Moments later, their bodies were intertwined, and Lu Changsheng whispered a reminder as he began.

The barrier between Nascent Soul and Core Formation shattered under his powerful physique! Lu Changsheng, at the age of one hundred and twelve, after ninety-four years of cultivation, had finally broken through to Nascent Soul!

The Sect Master’s face twisted in pain, her brow furrowed, and a low moan escaped her lips.

Suddenly, her Nascent Soul-level mana surged out of control, like a wild horse breaking free of its reins.

“What?”

Lu Changsheng frowned, realizing that her technique had gone awry and she was on the verge of losing control.

Already gravely injured, with most of her mana sealed, the sudden release of her power as her body was broken open had caused her latent mana to awaken violently.

Even the Five Poisons Sect Master herself was caught off guard.

Her cultivation technique allowed her to store her mana within her body, nurturing her physical form and releasing it when breaking through bottlenecks.

But because she had only a fragment of the technique, she didn’t know that losing her virginity would cause such a reaction.

“To think the Sect Master prepared such a precious gift for me. Don’t worry, I won’t let you down.”

Lu Changsheng knew that if he gave her time to stabilize her technique, she could use this surge of power to recover.

Meanwhile, he was still in his Nine Treasures Dao Bone state—if he let it fully dissipate, he would enter a period of extreme weakness.

Not only had the Sect Master offered her virgin essence, but she had also unknowingly gifted him her mana. He wasn’t about to let this opportunity slip.

“Boom!”

Lu Changsheng immediately activated his technique, draining both her virgin essence and her Nascent Soul mana.

“Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!”

As the Nascent Soul-level mana entered his body, Lu Changsheng’s Yin-Yang energy roared through him, nourishing his body. Even the Yin-Yang energy that had lain dormant in his dantian for years stirred to life.

This energy had only shown signs of movement once before, when he had absorbed the Dragon Emperor’s essence from Ling Zixiao and the mysterious Yin energy from Nangong Mili.

Even the essence from Meng Xiaochan and Chu Qingyi had failed to trigger any reaction.

But now, with the Five Poisons Sect Master’s virgin essence and mana flowing into him, the Yin-Yang energy transformed into two fish, swimming through his body and refining the Nascent Soul essence.

“You!”

The Sect Master’s eyes flew open, her pale face flushed with anger and shame.

The mana she had nurtured for years, meant to help her break through bottlenecks, was being siphoned away by Lu Changsheng, leaving her heartbroken.

“I always keep my word. I’ll make sure you get your fair share after this. You’ll get to see the essence of the Yin-Yang Dragon Emperor soon enough!”

Lu Changsheng’s voice was steady as he continued to drain her mana, not only nourishing his body but also stabilizing his cultivation base. He was well on his way to reaching the eighth level of Core Formation.

The Sect Master’s face shifted from anger to resignation, her clenched fists relaxing as she fell silent.

At this point, there was nothing she could do but let him take her mana.

As Lu Changsheng continued to siphon her mana, her youthful body began to change, slowly maturing.

Soon, her appearance shifted from a teenage girl to that of a young woman in her twenties.

“What’s going on? Is she turning into Tianshan Tonglao?”

Lu Changsheng’s eyes widened as he realized this must be a side effect of her cultivation technique.

Though the experience was unique and tantalizing, Lu Ancestor’s mind remained focused on his cultivation.

Still, considering that this was her first time, he made sure to be gentle, balancing his focus between cultivation and their physical connection.

Before long, his dantian erupted with energy as his Yin-Yang Dao Golden Core and Five Elements Dao Foundation resonated with a sound like the Dao itself singing.

Core Formation, eighth level!

Lu Changsheng had successfully broken through from the seventh to the eighth level of Core Formation! And the process wasn’t over yet.

“Damn this Dual Cultivation shortcut. I’ve worked so hard for all these years, but nothing compares to the speed of Dual Cultivation! Damn shortcuts!”

Lu Changsheng mentally chastised the situation, despite benefiting from it.

By now, the Sect Master had matured into a woman in her thirties, her once youthful features now radiating the allure of a ripe, mature beauty.

The contrast between her current form and the innocent girl she had been just moments ago was staggering.

But Lu Changsheng noticed she wasn’t looking well—her face was pale, and her injuries were worsening.

Already gravely injured, her unstable technique and the loss of her mana were making things worse.

“Sigh. I, Lu Ancestor, still have a soft heart.”

He could have taken all her mana, maybe even her Nascent Soul essence, leaving her completely powerless.

But he chose not to.

On one hand, he had already gained enough benefits from this encounter. Long-term, there was no need to drain her dry.

On the other hand, the Seven Absolute Gu hadn’t fully taken hold yet. If he pushed her too far, she might abandon her physical form and escape.

Sensing she was already at her limit, Lu Changsheng activated the Yin-Yang Creation Sutra, using its profound Yin-Yang principles to help the Sect Master stabilize her rampaging mana and mend her injuries through their shared Dual Cultivation.

“How is this possible? His cultivation is only at the seventh level of Core Formation!”

The Sect Master was stunned by Lu Changsheng’s breakthrough.

She had already sensed that his cultivation was far from the peak of Core Formation.

But never in her wildest dreams did she imagine he was only at the seventh level!

How could a seventh-level Core Formation cultivator defeat a Nascent Soul expert?

Her heart was in turmoil, waves of shock crashing over her as she momentarily forgot the sensations flooding her body.

“The supreme Yin-Yang Dao Golden Core! The Yin-Yang Dragon Emperor’s Nascent Soul!”

Remembering Lu Changsheng’s earlier words, she began to believe them.

After all, she had once been an upper-grade Golden Core cultivator, just one step away from the Immortal Golden Core.

Though the gap between these stages was vast, she knew that even the Immortal Golden Core wasn’t this powerful. Only a legendary supreme Dao Golden Core could explain it—a Core Formation cultivator capable of defeating a Nascent Soul expert!

Just as her mana threatened to tear apart her Nascent Soul, she felt a surge of Yin-Yang energy stabilize her, balancing the rampaging power within her.

At the same time, a powerful life force flowed through her, healing her body.

“This Yangming Zhenren… isn’t such a bad guy after all.”

Her misty eyes softened, a strange sense of sweetness and gratitude filling her heart.

But she quickly realized this was the influence of the Seven Absolute Gu.

The intense physical connection had deepened the Gu’s effect on her.

Otherwise, how could she possibly feel grateful to the man siphoning away her mana and essence?

She, Ah Youduo, was not that easy to manipulate!

“Is this what you call the grand Dao of Dual Cultivation? It feels more like the harvesting techniques I know.”

Her voice was husky, almost seductive, as she spoke, eager to end this quickly.

“You’ve given me such a generous gift, Sect Master. How could I possibly refuse? As for the grand Dao of Dual Cultivation, you’ll see it soon enough!”

After nearly a century of cultivation, Lu Ancestor wasn’t the least bit flustered by her words. He spoke with a calm, steady voice.

He could easily transfer his Yin-Yang energy to her if he wanted to.

But right now, his Yin-Yang energy was refining her essence and mana, strengthening his Dao foundation and Golden Core. There was no way he would give it up just yet. Besides, based on his past experience, any essence he refined would enhance their future Dual Cultivation sessions.