Chapter 642: Ah Youduo Greets the Lord: The Undying Golden Body!

Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons.

The sky was dark and murky, shrouded by grim clouds. Cold winds howled, carrying a chilling, eerie aura.

The land below was a scene of desolation—ruined buildings and trees twisted into grotesque shapes, giving off an overwhelming sense of oppression.

Yet, perched on a nearby cliff, a massive roc with gleaming golden feathers surveyed the area, its sharp, vertical pupils shining like two suns.

If any demonic beast dared to approach, the Golden-Winged Roc would spread its wings, unleashing an overwhelming pressure that instantly crushed the intruder.

But upon closer inspection, the roc seemed wounded—some of its feathers had lost their luster, turning a deep, shadowy black.

Near the cliff where the roc rested, a thick mist swirled intermittently, occasionally revealing the terrifying clash of immense magical energies.

However, within the mist, something far more primal and intimate was unfolding. The soft, melodic sounds were hypnotic.

Perhaps it was because the Five Poisons Sect Master was severely injured, or maybe she was simply inexperienced, but her efforts paled in comparison to Hong Lian’s.

Against Lu Changsheng’s near fourth-tier physique and overwhelming strength, she was utterly helpless, surrendering almost immediately.

At this moment, the Five Poisons Sect Master was like a lone boat caught in a raging storm, tossed about by the waves, her fragile body trembling as if it might be swallowed by the sea.

Amid the relentless storm, her voice, shaky and breathless, broke through: “Fellow Daoist… are you still… not satisfied?”

Despite the intoxicating effects of the Seven Emotions Gu, which had pushed her into a state of near delirium, she fought to maintain control, her words coming out in broken gasps.

Lu Changsheng wasn’t intentionally dragging things out.

He was still refining the Five Poisons Sect Master’s primal yin and magical essence with his Yin-Yang energy.

“Almost done,” he muttered, his deep voice reverberating.

As he spoke, he held her soft, feverish waist with one hand, while the other gently lifted her delicate foot, its arch graceful and pliant.

He had to admit, the experience was unlike anything he had felt before with a Dao partner.

The Five Poisons Sect Master’s body seemed to shift between that of a mature woman and a youthful girl, a strange transformation that fascinated him.

The only downside was that he couldn’t fully enjoy the experience, as he had to divide his attention between refining her primal yin and monitoring her condition.

Time passed slowly.

Finally, his Yin-Yang energy completed the refinement of her primal yin and magical essence, triggering a powerful transformation.

The Yin-Yang fish within him solidified and grew stronger, coursing through his meridians before settling back into his dantian, nourishing his Dao foundation and the Yin-Yang Dao Golden Core.

“Buzz—”

His Dao foundation and Golden Core vibrated, releasing radiant light that filled the air. His dantian roared with energy, and his cultivation realm, which he had recently broken into, began to stir again.

Lu Changsheng knew he could force another breakthrough if he wished, but doing so would destabilize his foundation.

“Sect Master, this is the essence of my Yin-Yang Dragon Emperor!”

With his Yin-Yang energy fully transformed, Lu Changsheng decided it was time to conclude the dual cultivation.

If the Five Poisons Sect Master’s appearance continued to revert, even he would hesitate to engage in such cultivation.

With that, he transferred a portion of his Yin-Yang energy into her body.

“Roar!”

The Yin-Yang fish leapt, transforming into a fierce dragon, its powerful aura surging into the Five Poisons Sect Master’s body.

“Ah!”

Her body tensed, trembling violently as if in a spasm. Her eyes rolled back, and for a moment, it seemed as though she had lost control of her consciousness.

Seeing her in such a state, Lu Changsheng stepped forward, gently comforting her, knowing this was the perfect moment to raise her affection for him.

At that moment, the Five Poisons Sect Master’s scattered consciousness retreated into her dantian, where her Nascent Soul resided.

She felt a pure, mysterious Yin-Yang essence entering her body, moving toward her dantian.

She was cautious, wary of any hidden dangers.

Her Nascent Soul reached out with its magical energy, carefully grasping the Yin-Yang fish to examine it, ready to defend against any treachery.

After all, her Nascent Soul was her final line of defense.

If this Yin-Yang essence contained any harmful energy, it could erode her Nascent Soul, leaving her utterly defenseless.

But after a thorough inspection, she found no trace of danger. In fact, the essence seemed almost… inviting.

“This…”

The Five Poisons Sect Master was taken aback.

Even though she was under the influence of the Seven Emotions Gu, which had stirred feelings for Yangming Zhenren, it didn’t explain the strange attraction she felt toward his Yin-Yang essence.

She had a vague idea of what was going on, but it was still hard to believe.

Cautiously, she began to refine the essence.

A wave of warmth spread through her body, filling her with an indescribable comfort.

Her Nascent Soul felt as though it was being nourished by primordial energy, an addictive sensation that made her crave more.

In just a few moments, she had already refined all of the Yin-Yang essence Lu Changsheng had given her.

“Is that it?”

The Five Poisons Sect Master was stunned. She felt refreshed, her body and spirit lighter, and her magic flowed more smoothly.

Her Nascent Soul seemed slightly improved, though the change was minimal.

If she wanted to elevate her Nascent Soul to the next level, it would take thousands more doses of this essence, if not more.

As for reaching the legendary Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul, she wasn’t sure if it was even possible.

Still, the improvements she had experienced were impressive.

After all, Yangming Zhenren was only at the Core Formation stage! The gap between Core Formation and Nascent Soul was vast.

While his Yin-Yang Dragon Emperor essence couldn’t elevate her Nascent Soul’s grade, it could definitely enhance her Dao foundation and True Core.

If he broke through to the Nascent Soul stage, his Yin-Yang Dragon Emperor essence would undoubtedly become even stronger. With enough time, it might even help her reach the Earth Dao Nascent Soul, or perhaps the mythical Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul!

“So, Sect Master, how does my Yin-Yang Dragon Emperor essence feel? It’s a bit depleted since I had to burn some of my source energy during our earlier fight, but I trust you can still appreciate its profundity.”

Lu Changsheng noticed that she had refined all of his Yin-Yang essence.

Though he hadn’t peered into her Nascent Soul, he could sense from her subtle emotional fluctuations that the effects had been modest.

There was only one solution: stall for time. He would explain that his current essence was somewhat limited but would drastically improve once he broke through to the Nascent Soul stage.

“At this stage, it’s difficult to enhance your Nascent Soul, but once I break through, my Yin-Yang Dragon Emperor essence will be far more potent.”

Lu Changsheng spoke calmly, giving nothing away.

Even if the Five Poisons Sect Master changed her mind, he wouldn’t lose out.

After all, the Nascent Soul-level primal yin and magical essence he had absorbed had already made this encounter worthwhile.

Moreover, through dual cultivation with the Five Poisons Sect Master, Lu Changsheng had discovered a method to further refine his Yin-Yang energy and strengthen his Dao foundation and Golden Core.

He had realized this mechanism back when he dual cultivated with Ling Zixiao during the Foundation Establishment stage.

But at the time, he hadn’t had access to many female cultivators with such pure spiritual essence.

Now, through his experience with the Five Poisons Sect Master, Lu Changsheng was considering finding more top-tier Dao companions.

After all, he had gone so many years without taking a wife or concubine. It was about time he found someone suitable.

Not only would this improve his own Dao foundation and Golden Core, but it would also be beneficial for his future wives and Dao partners.

“I hope you’ll keep your word,”

The Five Poisons Sect Master regained control of her body, her eyes fluttering open. Her breath was weak, and her voice carried a soft allure, her body still trembling slightly.

She suspected he had exaggerated his claims.

But even if he had, his strength was already among the top in the world—far beyond her reach.

Submitting to someone like him wasn’t a bad deal.

The only problem was that, under the influence of the Seven Emotions Gu, she feared she would eventually lose herself, becoming his puppet or slave.

Even if he betrayed her, she would be powerless to resist.

“Rest assured, I always keep my promises. And when it comes to women who are mine, I treat them with absolute sincerity and kindness.”

Lu Changsheng gently stroked her delicate body, using his Yin-Yang energy to heal the marks left on her skin.

Men often found it hard to be harsh with their women.

Even though they had once been enemies, now that the Five Poisons Sect Master’s body and mind belonged to him due to the Seven Emotions Gu, Lu Changsheng didn’t hold a grudge for her previous actions.

Once he reached the Nascent Soul stage, he wouldn’t even mind helping her remove the Gu poison. He didn’t need such methods to win over women.

“Ah Youduo thanks you, my Lord.”

After a brief pause, the Five Poisons Sect Master slowly sat up, enduring the lingering pain as she bowed to Lu Changsheng.

Though she had already pledged her submission, she had still been hesitating.

If things had gone wrong, she would have immediately used her Nascent Soul to escape.

But now, after witnessing everything Lu Changsheng had done and experiencing the Yin-Yang Dragon Emperor essence, she decided to take a risk and fully submit to him.

“Ah Youduo?”

Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow, surprised to hear her name.

It wasn’t uncommon.

As cultivators gained power, they often abandoned their birth names in favor of Daoist titles.

“Yes, my true name is Ah Youduo.”

Her pale skin still flushed with a soft, rosy hue, and her voice, though weak, carried a seductive charm.

“It’s an unusual name,”

Lu Changsheng chuckled softly, not giving it much thought.

In the vast world of cultivation, names came in all shapes and forms.

“You should rest now. Don’t strain yourself.”

Lu Changsheng pulled her petite body into his arms, his Yin-Yang energy flowing through her, healing her wounds. His voice softened as he asked, “Was what you said about the Gu God Cauldron true?”

According to her earlier claims, this treasure could not only cultivate Gu worms but also aid Gu cultivators in their training.

If he could obtain such a treasure, it would greatly benefit his wife, Meng Xiaochan, and his daughter, Lu Mengchan.

“Yes, though the records suggest it’s most likely somewhere in the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons. I’m not sure of the exact location.”

The Five Poisons Sect Master had never been held in such an intimate embrace before, and the feeling was both strange and uncomfortable.

But she was too weak to resist, her body exhausted and heavy, so she allowed Lu Changsheng to hold her.

And under the influence of the Seven Emotions Gu, she found the sensation oddly comforting, her body and mind relaxing against his.

“Once you’ve recovered a bit, we can search for it together.”

Lu Changsheng didn’t think the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons was as dangerous as people said.

With their combined strength, a little exploration shouldn’t pose too much of a threat.

“Mhm…”

The Five Poisons Sect Master murmured softly, her eyes heavy with fatigue. She longed for sleep.

Her body was still injured, her magic in disarray, and her primal yin and magical essence had been drained by Lu Changsheng. She was utterly spent.

Seeing her condition, Lu Changsheng urged her to rest.

Originally, he would have needed a month to recover after using the Nine Treasures Dao Bone, his energy and magic greatly depleted.

But thanks to dual cultivation with the Five Poisons Sect Master, he was now fully rejuvenated, his cultivation base even stronger than before.

Once she had fallen asleep, Lu Changsheng reinforced the formation around them with several high-grade spirit stones. Then, he fed the Golden-Winged Roc a bottle of pills before sitting down to meditate, stabilizing his cultivation base.

Although the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons was barren of spiritual energy, making it unsuitable for cultivation,

he could still rely on pills and spirit stones to train.

As for using his Kunpeng Demon Physique to absorb demonic energy and miasma, he wasn’t too keen on it. It might disrupt his magical essence, though it could help restore his power during battle.

Meanwhile, deep within the Baihong Mountain Range of the Wu Kingdom, a fierce battle between Core Formation cultivators raged, shattering countless peaks.

Suddenly, twelve beams of light shot into the sky, trapping a tall, muscled figure in their radiant glow.

“Damn it!”

The brawny man cursed, realizing he had been caught in a formation and tried to escape.

But the black-robed figure across from him had been waiting for this moment. With a complex hand seal, they sent the twelve beams of light charging at the man like roaring dragons.

“Boom! Boom! Boom!”

The man’s blood surged like a roaring sea, his body radiating power as he fought back against the dragons.

Even with his incredible strength, he couldn’t break through the formation’s twelve dragons.

As the battle dragged on, the man’s stamina began to wane. The black-robed figure smirked and summoned a chain artifact.

The chain gleamed like a golden dragon, shooting toward the brawny man to bind him.

But just then—

“Roar!”

The man let out a thunderous roar, his spine glowing as a golden dragon shot from his back, covering his body in a fearsome dragon-shaped armor.

“Clang!”

He transformed into a half-dragon, his body towering and filled with explosive strength. With a single punch, he shattered one of the golden chains, as if trying to break the heavens themselves.

“Who is this guy? A mere Foundation Establishment cultivator with such a powerful body… and these techniques!”

The black-robed figure was stunned by Lu Ping’an’s display of strength.

Thankfully, he had prepared for this. He quickly activated a High-Grade Talismen, using the prearranged killing formation to wear Lu Ping’an down.

“Damn it!”

Even with the power of his Wild Dragon Spine and the boost from his Hope Gu, Lu Ping’an couldn’t break through the formation.

The black-robed figure had clearly come prepared, employing tactics designed to weaken his physical strength and drain his stamina.

Every time Lu Ping’an tried to brute force his way out, the enemy countered with measures that pushed him back.

In that moment, Lu Ping’an realized the major weakness of body cultivators—without sufficient magical power, they struggled against Core Formation cultivators’ sophisticated techniques.

“Who are you? Why are you targeting Baidi City!?”

Lu Ping’an glared at the black-robed figure, his voice cold.

He had been chasing this figure because they had slaughtered many warriors in the city.

Now, he understood that the entire thing had been a trap to lure him here.

The black-robed figure remained silent, focusing on the battle, continuing to wear him down.

Time dragged on.

Staring at Lu Ping’an’s dragon-like energy and vitality, the black-robed figure was shocked. It was hard to believe he was just a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

In fact, he wouldn’t have been surprised if someone told him Lu Ping’an was a true ancient lineage of body cultivators.

His blood and vitality were just that immense! But the more impressive Lu Ping’an’s strength was, the more excited the black-robed figure became.

“The master will be pleased with this one!” he muttered, eyes gleaming with anticipation.

After seven days and nights of fierce fighting, even with the Wild Dragon Spine and Hope Gu boosting his power, Lu Ping’an’s stamina finally gave out. The black-robed figure bound him with golden chains.

“Whizz! Whizz! Whizz!”

Moving cautiously, the black-robed figure cast a spell to knock Lu Ping’an unconscious. He then sealed his body with several talismans and treasures before carrying him away.

Lu Ping’an wasn’t sure how long he had been out, but when he woke, they were deep within a towering mountain.

The mountain was pitch black and eerily silent, littered with bones—both human and beast—like a forbidden place of death.

The black-robed figure remained silent as he led Lu Ping’an deeper into the mountain.

After what felt like an eternity, they passed through the darkness and arrived at a brightly lit underground palace.

The air here was thick with spiritual energy, brimming with life. At the center of the palace was a massive pool.

The liquid inside shimmered like a clear spring, though faint golden light rippled across its surface.

“Master, I’ve brought a Foundation Establishment cultivator with a third-tier physique. He’s also carrying great fortune, top-tier treasures, and a powerful body.”

The black-robed figure knelt before the pool, bowing respectfully.

“A Foundation Establishment cultivator… with the physique of a late third-tier warrior?”

The water bubbled as a withered, broken body emerged from the pool.

“Whoosh!”

A golden Nascent Soul, no more than a foot tall, shot out of the body, appearing in front of Lu Ping’an in an instant.

“Such a young man… and he’s already refined his body to this level? His blood is like a dragon’s, flawless and brimming with endless potential. And this spine… it’s practically a true dragon bone. This boy’s fortune is immense.”

“But with only a fifth-grade Spirit Root?”

The golden Nascent Soul studied Lu Ping’an carefully, his expression shifting from excitement to a frown.

In the presence of a Nascent Soul True Lord, Lu Ping’an’s every secret was laid bare.

“Though his Spirit Root is a bit lacking, everything else is top-tier. He’ll make a fine candidate for my next body. Now, let’s see how well he aligns with my Undying Golden Body.”

With a single thought, the golden Nascent Soul sent Lu Ping’an’s body into the pool, where the life-giving waters washed over him.

At the same time, golden light from the withered body flowed into Lu Ping’an’s body.

“White Wolf, you’ve done well. Stand guard outside. I’ll summon you later.”

The golden Nascent Soul turned to the black-robed figure, his voice old yet commanding.

“Yes, my Lord!”

The black-robed figure smiled in satisfaction, knowing his master had chosen this body.

After years of searching for a suitable vessel, he had finally found one. His efforts had not been in vain.

Once his master completed the possession, his power would be restored, and the rewards would certainly follow.

As the black-robed figure left, the golden Nascent Soul stared at the unconscious Lu Ping’an.

Golden light from the withered body continued to flow into Lu Ping’an’s body.

Even in his unconscious state, Lu Ping’an’s Wild Dragon Spine and the Hundred Refinements Body Technique were constantly at work, instinctively refining the golden energy.

At the same time, his body absorbed the life-giving waters through his pores.

“Incredible! This boy’s body is perfectly compatible with my Undying Golden Body. The heavens have not abandoned me yet!”

The golden Nascent Soul’s face lit up with joy as he witnessed the connection.

Without hesitation, he dove into Lu Ping’an’s body.