Chapter 662: Return to Yue Kingdom, Into the Endless Desert!

One month later, Lu Changsheng and the Golden-Winged Roc returned to the Immortal City of Da Mengze.

“Young Master, you’re back! How is Da Hei?”

Ling Zixiao, seeing Lu Changsheng return, immediately expressed her concern.

“Don’t worry, he’s successfully crossed the tribulation and is currently sleeping on Xuan Whale Island.”

Lu Changsheng replied with a smile.

Xuan Whale Island is an unclaimed third-tier spirit vein, currently occupied by the Abyssal Sea Whale King, hence its name.

“A true spirit-level bloodline.”

Hearing this, Ling Zixiao was eager to see what the Abyssal Sea Whale looked like now.

Lu Changsheng noticed his wife’s thoughts and explained that the current Abyssal Sea Dragon Whale hadn’t fully transformed yet and looked even less impressive than before. It would take a few more years to see the true appearance of the sea’s overlord.

After chatting with Ling Zixiao for a moment, Lu Changsheng mentioned he was preparing to head out and sought out Hong Lian.

“Hong Lian, how is your health?”

Lu Changsheng looked at the peerless goddess before him, clad in a luxurious red dress, elegantly standing there, and asked with concern.

“Husband, don’t worry, I’m perfectly fine now.”

Although Hong Lian’s spirit body wasn’t as powerful as Lu Changsheng’s Chaos Body, it was still extraordinary.

Furthermore, she had used secret techniques to barely contend with the Void Kun, so her injuries were not severe, just her body’s burden.

“I’m preparing to go on a long trip. The Immortal City needs you to guard it. If anything happens, consult with Zixiao.”

Lu Changsheng currently couldn’t foresee any danger the Immortal City might face with his divination skills.

However, with Hong Lian and the Abyssal Sea Dragon Whale overseeing, unless a Nascent Soul True Monarch attacks, there shouldn’t be any danger.

Even if Nascent Soul cultivators came, they might not be able to breach the Immortal City.

Although the Abyssal Sea Dragon Whale’s bloodline hadn’t fully transformed, its combat power had significantly increased compared to before, and if it unleashed its full strength, it could hold its own against Nascent Soul cultivators for a time.

As a third-tier array master, Hong Lian could control the grand formation. She would be able to hold out until Lu Changsheng returned.

“Husband, don’t worry; I’ll take care of things at home.”

Hong Lian had become accustomed to Lu Changsheng’s sporadic departures and replied gently.

Thinking that every time Lu Changsheng went out, there were either great or small opportunities, she wondered what he might encounter this time.

“Da Hei has crossed the True Spirit Tribulation and is now resting in the third-tier spirit vein on Xuan Whale Island. If a demon king comes, you can use this talisman to summon him.”

Lu Changsheng continued, handing a jade talisman to Hong Lian.

Hong Lian had heard from Ling Zixiao that Lu Changsheng had gone out with the Abyssal Sea Whale, so she was aware of this matter.

As a fourth-tier beast tamer, she was eager to see what the True Spirit Tribulation looked like and even to observe the transformation process of the Abyssal Sea Whale into the Abyssal Sea Dragon Whale.

“You can go see it now; it won’t affect anything.”

Although it was a bit of a journey from the Immortal City to Xuan Whale Island, with Nangong Mili and Meng Xiaochan there, she wasn’t too worried about danger.

Lu Changsheng then went to his cave dwelling to find Nangong Mili.

In the ancient-style cave, he saw Nangong Mili lounging on the bed, wearing a purple gauze dress that highlighted her enchanting curves, her shapely legs crossed elegantly.

She was not wearing shoes, her ten delicate toes glimmering like jade. The saffron-dyed nails were perfectly complemented by her snowy skin, silently captivating Lu Changsheng.

Lu Changsheng approached and sat down beside her, wrapping an arm around her soft waist, breathing in her enchanting fragrance as he lifted one of her delicate feet to play with.

“What are you doing?”

Nangong Mili naturally sensed Lu Changsheng’s arrival, but she harbored some resentment since he had brought both her and their child here yet seemed to be absent all the time.

“I certainly didn’t come here for nothing…”

For Nangong Mili, Lu Changsheng usually took care of business before discussing anything personal.

Moreover, at this moment, with her phoenix eyes glinting coldly and her whole being exuding an alluring charm, he couldn’t help but feel his primal instincts stirring, wanting to conquer her fiercely.

“Hmm~”

Nangong Mili tilted her head, her eyes half-closed, a soft moan escaping her red lips.

Afterward!

Afterward!

Her lush, dark hair, like satin, sprawled messily across the bed like a beguiling demon lotus.

Her snow-white neck, glistening with lustrous sweat, arched slightly as beads of fragrant perspiration trickled into her collarbone, resembling tiny pearls — incredibly enticing.

And her beautiful face, akin to a water lily, was also drenched in sweat, glowing with a seductive blush, her mesmerizing eyes sparkling like the rippling water.

“Mili, I’m planning to head out for a bit. These days, keep company with Ming Huang. If you want to return to the Five Poisons Sect, I can take you back later.”

Lu Changsheng held Nangong Mili’s enchanting, delicate figure, feeling her soft, resilient flesh spill gently between his fingers.

He knew that she was uncomfortable here, as she didn’t get along with Ling Zixiao, so she had been quietly cultivating in the cave these days.

However, after encountering the Yin Ghost Sect’s High Elder’s ambush when leaving the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons, Lu Changsheng was somewhat uneasy about leaving Nangong Mili to return alone.

“Hmm~”

Nangong Mili let out a weak hum.

Though she felt some resentment that Lu Changsheng had brought her here along with their child yet stayed busy all day, the anger had dissipated after all the battles they had faced.

Watching the enchanting cheeks of the beauty in his arms and inhaling her captivating scent, Lu Changsheng felt the urge to roll over again, his fingers sinking into the soft, elastic flesh that exuded a milky softness.

Although Nangong Mili had broken through to the late Core Formation stage, facing Lu Changsheng’s physique, which seemed forged from heavenly gold, was still overwhelming.

After a while, her curvaceous body rolled in snowy waves, resembling a small creature gasping for air.

Several days later, Lu Changsheng stepped out of the cave, feeling refreshed and full of energy.

After the fusion of the Chaos Body and the Yuan Yang Body, his Yuan Yang essence was more abundant, providing some benefits to dual cultivation.

While the benefits to Lu Changsheng himself weren’t significant, it helped his wives improve their cultivation, especially for someone like him with multiple partners.

After all, even if his physical body was impressive, the Yuan Yang essence could not be inexhaustible; it needed time to recover.

Lu Changsheng found his wife, Lu Miaoge..

Currently, in the Immortal City, Lu Qingshan, Lu Miaoge, Meng Xiaochan, Nannong Mili, Hong Lian, and others had gathered, making the cave somewhat cramped.

Therefore, Lu Changsheng preferred Lu Miaoge to cultivate on Bihh Mountain, enabling the family to handle any situations promptly.

“Father, once the Mirage Domain ends, it won’t be long before the Liangyue War begins, so I’m preparing to return with Xiaozhu.”

Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu were also there. Upon seeing Lu Changsheng, he spoke up.

Having now broken through to Core Formation and without any sect tasks, he wouldn’t mind being away for ten or eight years.

But as a sect seed, if the war broke out while he wasn’t around, it would resemble desertion.

Moreover, he wanted to use this war to continue rising and seize more cultivation resources.

“I’m also preparing to head to Yue Kingdom. I’ll accompany you.”

Lu Changsheng didn’t try to dissuade him and replied.

He then handed the Da Luo Sword Embryo to Lu Qingshan.

His son could take advantage of this journey to gain insights from the sword embryo.

However, he had planned to go out to find Lu Ping’an earlier and decided to hold onto the sword embryo for now, allowing Lu Qingshan to ponder it further.

“Is it about my elder brother’s matter?”

Lu Qingshan accepted the sword embryo, raising an eyebrow as he asked.

He knew that had it not been for the beast tide, his father would have already set out.

“Yes.”

Lu Changsheng nodded affirmatively.

Lu Miaoge didn’t know about LL Ping’an’s matters and inquired with concern, “Changsheng, what happened to Ping’an?”

“It seems Ping’an has encountered some trouble and hasn’t returned, so I’m preparing to go find him.”

Lu Changsheng explained to his wife.

Lu Miaoge immediately remembeeed that before the beast tide, Lu Changsheng had returned to Bihu Mountain, intending to take the Sun-Moon Yin-Yang Mirror out, realizing it was to find Lu Ping’an.

After giving instructions to a few wives, Lu Changsheng transmitted the Five Organs Nurturing Technique to Lu Lingxiao and Lu Wangshu.

Signaling them to hand it over to others later, he then took Lu Miaoge, Lu Qingshan, Lu Qiigzhu, and Lu Qingqi back to Bihu Mountain.

Nine days later.

Bihu Mountain.

“Father, your mount is incredibly fast!”

Lu Qingshan exclaimed in awe after experiencing the high-speed flight of the Golden-Winged Roc, wishing to have a flying mount of his own.

Although having broken through to Core Formation allowed him to ride the Divine Rainbow Sword Light at high speed,

swift flying still consumed a great deal of spiritual energy.

If traveling long distances in the Layer of Nine Heavens’ Gale or encountering a lifeless zone, he would need to rest often.

However, having a top-tier flying mount would make it much more convenient.

“There’s still a Golden-scaled Flood Dragon cub at home; if you want it, you can take it.”

Previously, Lu Changsheng won a Golden-scaled Flood Dragon in a draw and gave it to Lu Miaoyun to raise, so he woudn’t mind gifting it to his son, Lu Qingshan.

This flood dragon was of the metal attribute, which fit well with Lu Qingshan’s Geng Metal Constitution.

“As for a cub, never mind; I don’t have the time or effort to raise it slowly.”

Although Lu Qingshan knew the bloodline of this beast was surely good, raising a cub would require significant time and energy.

If he were to ask for it and then failed to raise it well, he would lose face coming back to his father for treasures again.

Lu Changsheng didn’t mind. After resting at home for a few days, he brought Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu to Yue Kingdom.

During this journey, Lu Changsheng had Lu Qingshan focus on the Heavenly Yuan Lotus and quietly comprehend the Da Luo Sword Embryo while teaching his daughter Lu Qingzhu the Five Organs Nurturing Technique.

The latter had poor spirit root talent; if she managed to cultivate this technique to the third layer, returning her organs to their source, it would be much easier for her to reach the peak of Foundation Establishment.

In addition, Lu Changsheng gifted his daughter some heavenly materials, third-tier talismans, and one of the two third-tier puppets he had obtained by slaying Tu Yuan in his early years, giving one to his children.

This way, unless she encountered an attack from a Core Formation cultivator, she would be safe.

“Daddy.”

Unlike Lu Qingzhu, upon seeing her father give her so many precious items, Lu Qingzhu immediately shook her head in refusal.

“It’s fine, just keep it.”

For this daughter, who was once obedient and thoughtful and often held close when going back and forth between Qingzhu Mountain and Hongye Valley Marketplace, Lu Changsheng felt some guilt, thinking he hadn’t done much for her.

“If you miss home, just write a letter, and I’ll come to get you.”

Lu Changsheng gently stroked his daughter’s silky hair and said softly.

As Lu Changsheng took Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu with him, he summoned his son, Lu Qingxian, while passing by Immortal City of Qingluan, allowing the three siblings to meet.

While chatting with his son Lu Qingxian, Lu Changsheng learned that Qingluan Zhenren had most likely gone to Mirage Domain and he was uncertain about when that secret realm would start or end.

After all, only Core Formation cultivators were qualified to access that level of secret realm.

If it weren’t for cultivators from relevant factions, they would have to wait for information about the secret realm to spread before learning its details.

Lu Changsheng didn’t mind, showing slight concern for Lu Qingxian’s situation. Then he transmitted the Five Organs Nurturing Technique to him, indicating that he would pass this technique to Lu Qingxian and others later for cultivation.

“Yes, Father.”

Lu Qingxian received the jade slip of the technique and cupped his hands in response.

Lu Changsheng didn’t take the time to teach him how to cultivate here but signaled him to discuss cultivation issues with Lu Qingxian and others. He then continued with Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu toward Yue Kingdom.

Twenty days later, a thousand miles from Golden Sun Sect, a radiant light of yin and yang shimmered and Lu Changsheng, Lu Qingshan, and Lu Qingzhu appeared.

“Alright, from here you can return on your own; I won’t send you any further.”

Lu Changsheng looked at his children and said softly.

Although it wasn’t very far from Golden Sun Sect to Bihu Mountain after breaking through to Core Formation, it still involved some hassle.

Moreover, as a seed of the Golden Sun Sect, Lu Qingshan likely wouldn’t have the time to return once the war started.

“You’re old enough to make your own decisions. I have nothing more to say. Just remember to think twice before acting and don’t risk everything for some opportunities.”

Lu Changsheng advised his son.

“Dad, don’t worry about me.”

Lu Qingshan replied confidently.

Seeing him like this, Lu Changsheng knew he would continue acting on his own accord.

But after all these years, it wasn’t as if a few words would have much effect. He patted Lu Qingzhu’s head and said, “Xiaozhu, if you encounter any issues, just send a message to Dad.”

“Daddy, I understand.”

Lu Qingzhu, whose beauty was delicate and serene, replied with a gentle voice, clearly taking Lu Changsheng’s words to heart.

“Take good care of Xiaozhu.”

Lu Changsheng addressed Lu Qingshan once more.

He agreed to let his daughter Lu Qingzhu return to Golden Sun Sect, partly because it was her request, and also because being around Lu Qingshan meant he would look after her, preventing her from going too far off track.

“Dad, don’t worry! If anyone wants to hurt Xiaozhu, they’ll have to ask me and my sword first!”

When it came to his sister, Lu Qingshan’s aura suddenly sharpened, his voice resolute and unwavering.

The siblings had grown up together, forming a close bond. Arriving at Golden Sun Sect many miles away, they depended on each other and supported each other.

Lu Qingshan took the responsibility of looking after his sister more seriously than himself.

“Alright, off you go.”

Lu Changsheng patted his shoulder lightly and said softly.

Lu Qingzhu hugged her father for a moment before heading off with her brother to Golden Sun Sect.

“Huff!”

Watching his children’s figures gradually disappear from sight, Lu Changsheng sighed, and the Sun-Moon Yin-Yang Mirror appeared in his hand.

He signaled the mirror to sense the connection between Lu Ping’an’s Sun-Moon Token and his bloodline, reminding him.

He then rode the Golden-Winged Roc to the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, drove away a demon king, and used the spirit vein to activate the Sun-Moon Yin-Yang Mirror to check on Lu Ping’an’s situation.

After searching for over half a month and determining that Lu Ping’an was likely not in Yue Kingdom, Lu Changsheng rode the Golden-Winged Roc toward Wu Kingdom.

During this journey, Lu Changsheng used his divination techniques to choose a route based on omens of good fortune and calamity.

However, Lu Ping’an’s location was obscured by a hazy white mist, so this sensing divination did not yield direct feedback. Lu Changsheng could only rely on his sixth sense to decide the route.

A cultivator’s intuitive sixth sense could sometimes be as strong as the divination techniques.

Especially for high-level cultivators, their instincts would often warn them of danger at critical moments.

“To go through the Endless Desert to reach Wu Kingdom?”

There are two routes from Yue Kingdom to Wu Kingdom.

One is to cross the border directly, while the other is to detour through the Endless Desert.

After divination with a strong sixth sense belonging to a Nascent Soul-level spirit, after pondering in silence for some time, Lu Changsheng felt the detour would be more suitable.

“Wait, the Endless Desert…”

“Based on my earlier calculations, not only does Ping’an have treasures that disrupt divination, but the place he’s in is also deeply mysterious. Now that the Mirage Domain has opened within the Endless Desert, many Core Formation and even Nascent Soul cultivators have come, it surely disrupts the local heavenly secrets.”

The heavenly secrets are not set in stone.

Just as Da Mengze Immortal City has a destiny laid out by Qingluan Zhenren, and Bihu Mountain gathers luck through Xuantian Spirit Vines, disrupting the heavenly secrets.

This leads to situations where, even in the Immortal City, when others try to deduce, they will be influenced to a certain extent.

In the Endless Desert, the recent commotion about the opening of secret realms has been widely discussed. The influx of cultivators and arrival of Nascent Soul cultivators would certainly interfere with the heavenly secrets in this area, making divination considerably harder.

“Could it be that Ping’an was possessed by an old Nascent Soul freak coming to the Endless Desert? Or got involved in the Mirage Domain?”

Lu Changsheng’s heart sank, but he shook his head again.

At present, no news had circulated about the opening or closing of the Mirage Domain, which would not align with Lu Ping’an’s incident of being possessed and breaking through to Core Formation.

Otherwise, he would have suspected a Nascent Soul old freak had seen his son’s body during the secret realm’s body breakdown while the Nascent Soul was escaping, and wanted to possess Lu Ping’an’s physique.

Due to the frailty of Nascent Soul spirit bodies, a failed possession would lead to their immediate disintegration. Perhaps his son obtained opportunities from the secret realm, breaking through to Core Formation and solidifying a postnatal spiritual body.

Otherwise, aside from this bizarre scenario, Lu Changsheng couldn’t fathom why his son would experience such a surging improvement after being possessed.

“Huff!”

After indulging in his wild thoughts for a moment, Lu Changsheng followed his sixth sense to venture into the Endless Desert.