Chapter 687: Two Great Powers, Great Momentum!

The innate divine abilities of the physical body are not limited to a specific few. Instead, they depend on the cultivator’s techniques and the condition of their body.

For instance, a cultivator practicing fire attribute techniques will naturally awaken a physical divine ability aligned with fire.

Meanwhile, those with spiritual bodies like the Undying Golden Body or Immaculate Heavenly Fragrance Body are likely to awaken divine abilities related to their spiritual form.

In short, it varies from person to person; each cultivator’s innate divine abilities will show some differences.

Lu Changsheng cultivated the Hundred Refinements Body Technique and the True Saint Skill of Brahma and Demons, achieving a remarkable physique. By undergoing heavenly tribulations to refine his body, he fused his essence and spirit with the universe, unlocking two great physical divine abilities.

The first divine ability stems from his Chaos Body!

Or rather, it is based on the Chaos Body, fused with effects from the Nine Treasures Dao Bone, the True Saint Skill of Brahma and Demons, and the Yin-Yang magical energy, creating a world-altering phenomenon.

When the phenomenon appeared, it was like a law domain or boundary created by a spell practitioner, manifesting a tremendous force that crushed anyone in its path.

Cultivators below the Nascent Soul stage would likely lose their combat ability instantly, spitting血, or even be crushed.

Besides overwhelming foes, the phenomenon also enhances his own combat power, mitigates attacks, and creates a beneficial aura that disrupts and influences enemies.

The second divine ability originates from the essence of the Dragon and Phoenix.

Having previously used the powers of the Abyssal Dragon’s Nirvana and the Heaven Phoenix’s Nirvana to evolve and renew himself, a source of Nirvana power is buried deep within his flesh.

In this case, paired with his Undying Golden Body and the Divine Hidden Dantian physique, he obtained a Nirvana divine ability! Lu Changsheng can utilize the undying substances in his body alongside the essence of the Dragon and Phoenix to undergo Nirvana rebirth, restoring himself to his former state.

However, this divine ability can only be invoked once in a short period.

If used consecutively, consuming too much of the burning Dragon and Phoenix essence and undying substances may lead to permanent damage to his origin, making recovery difficult and impacting his foundation.

“Physical divine ability.”

Lu Changsheng pondered his awakened divine ability, his brow suddenly lifting as he murmured, “If I condense the Seven Life Treasure Bones with the Hundred Refinements Body Technique before breaking through, wouldn’t my awakened divine ability become invincible?”

However, as soon as the thought crossed his mind, he felt it unworthy to pay such a price for a single innate divine ability.

With the energy and time he had, it would be better to thoroughly cultivate his current techniques and divine abilities.

“But is this what it means to reach the fourth stage of body refinement?”

After getting through the heavenly tribulation, the rules of heaven and earth give rise to a new force from the tribulation’s aftermath, cleansing the body of the tribulation survivor and facilitating the recovery of their qi, blood, and magical energy, ultimately achieving the final transformation.

Even if his flesh sustained injuries and his qi and magical energy were depleted during transformation, Lu Changsheng could clearly sense that his body had seemingly broken through a layer of earthly shackles, gaining tremendous enhancements and wielding boundless divine power.

With a mere lift of his hand or a movement of his foot, he could shake the momentum of heaven and earth! The fourth stage of body refinement not only enhances one’s flesh, qi, and strength but also gives birth to physical divine abilities.

His essence, qi, and spirit break open the gates of human transformation, merging with the energy of cosmic creation, thus forming a momentum!

As the saying goes, the trends of the world cannot be moved by human force! A fourth-stage body cultivator can influence the operation of all things in heaven and earth through their own momentum, establishing great momentum.

In other words, through one’s essence, qi, and spirit, one can forcibly mobilize the power around them that matches their attributes, turning it into their own.

It may appear that one individual is fighting, yet it is like a thousand troops attacking simultaneously, resulting in a comprehensive pressure of essence, qi, and spirit, akin to a roaring flood pushing forward.

“If breaking through to the fourth stage merely enhances physical power, then what distinguishes it from enhancing one’s physique to the fourth stage through the Nine Treasures Dao Bone? How can I stand against Nascent Soul True Lords?”

Lu Changsheng pondered, hitting upon a realization.

Heaven sends killing intent, stars shift and move; the earth releases killing intent, dragons and serpents rise; humans release killing intent, heaven and earth turn upside down!

“If the Nascent Soul True Lords wield the power of heaven and earth, then a fourth-stage body cultivator masters the killing intent of humanity! But aren’t these techniques exclusive to ancient body cultivators? Could it be due to the True Saint Skill of Brahma and Demons?”

However, it’s very difficult to manifest two great innate divine abilities through simultaneous cultivation like he has.

Lu Changsheng believed it was linked to his cultivation of the True Saint Skill of Brahma and Demons.

Although this technique commands various laws through the Yin-Yang Creation Sutra, mimicking the cultivation of Buddhist and demonic powers, the entire process hasn’t been overlooked; it has indeed consumed a lot of time and energy to refine with the Buddhist Bone Sarira, the essence of the demonic path, and the blood of celestial beasts.

“Husband.”

Not giving Lu Changsheng much time to contemplate, Hong Lian rushed forward, concern gleaming in her beautiful eyes as she approached him.

The way Lu Changsheng faced the tribulation earlier truly shocked her to her core.

For ordinary cultivators, merely surviving the heavenly tribulation without dying is already a stroke of luck!

Who would dare face the heavenly tribulation as Lu Changsheng did, allowing its strikes to batter him?

Especially after three rounds of heavenly tribulation, Lu Changsheng didn’t fully resist, instead letting the tribulation refine and temper his being, which was utterly terrifying.

Even in ancient times, there were very few bold body cultivators willing to leverage heavenly tribulation for body refinement.

“Hong Lian, I’ve worried you.”

Lu Changsheng burst forth from the water, shaking his body violently, remnants of his tattered third-stage robe hanging in shreds, the charred skin flaking away.

His newly reborn physique, bathed in heavenly tribulation, glimmered brilliantly, exuding a feeling of beauty and immense power.

Even Lu Changsheng himself couldn’t help but marvel at his body at that moment.

Yet he didn’t indulge in vanity; he raised his hand, donning a flowing blue robe that made him appear tall and ethereal, like a celestial being stepping out from a painting.

However, having just broken through to the fourth stage of body refinement, an overpowering vitality emanated from him, clashing surprisingly with his current appearance and even presenting a jarring impression.

A stunning, ethereal young man seemed to carry the might of a conqueror.

“Congratulations, Husband, on breaking through to the fourth stage of body refinement!”

Hong Lian’s exquisite eyes sparkled with joy. A soft smile danced upon her lips as she offered a polite bow to Lu Changsheng.

“Hehe, it’s just a minor breakthrough; there’s nothing worth celebrating.”

Lu Changsheng waved his hand with a chuckle.

Although breaking through to the fourth stage of body refinement was enough to challenge a Nascent Soul True Lord head-on,

he still felt that his body refinement was but a side venture, unable to truly compare to a breakthrough in the Nascent Soul realm.

“As expected of you, Husband; to break through to the fourth stage of body refinement at the Core Formation stage and remain so composed.”

Hong Lian’s heart was filled with astonishment.

Though there were many cultivators who practiced body refinement in the immortal cultivating realm,

finding someone who achieved the pinnacle of the Golden Core stage while simultaneously breaking into the fourth stage of body refinement was a rarity in millennia.

Most would achieve the Nascent Soul stage first and then expend a great deal of resources to elevate their body refinement.

“Hong Lian, how long did my breakthrough take?”

Lu Changsheng paid no heed to Hong Lian’s shock as he inquired.

Based on his own judgment, he shouldn’t have taken too long to break through, managing to do so before the Whale Hunting Feast.

“Exactly half a year. ”

Hong Lian gently replied.

“In that case, there’s no need to rush.”

Upon hearing that he still had a month, Lu Changsheng knew he had enough time to return to safely hunt the Abyssal Sea Dragon Whale, so he didn’t use the Misty Dust Banner.

He prepared to take this time to solidify his realm and comprehend the profundities of the fourth stage of body refinement.

“Da Hei, let’s go!”

Lu Changsheng wasted no time calling out to the Abyssal Sea Dragon Whale deep in the sea.

“Roar!!!”

The Abyssal Sea Dragon Whale let out a roar, leaping out of the waves. Lu Changsheng then withdrew the Golden-Winged Roc into his Storage Belt and entered its stomach with Hong Lian.

“While the benefits of the heavenly tribulation are numerous, the costs are substantial—countless pills dedicated to recovery, five Directions Calamity Dispelling Stones shattered, and two of my artifacts destroyed!”

Within the whale’s stomach, Lu Changsheng thought about the shattered armor and robe from the tribulation and couldn’t help but feel a pang of heartache.

After all, these were two top-tier artifacts.

Even after killing True Lord Loushan, True Lord Tiancang, and True Lord Zicang to obtain multiple artifacts, he couldn’t afford to waste them like this.

“I need to forge a better robe soon.”

Recalling his battle in the Mirage Domain where the Yuanxu Robe and Golden Tiger Dragon Pattern Armor were utterly destroyed, Lu Changsheng thought to himself that now he didn’t even have a decent robe or armor.

Although he possessed a physique at the fourth stage and didn’t necessarily need robes or armor,

artifacts were always beneficial, often having their uses.

Moreover, the Yin-Yang Dao Robe from the Yin-Yang Creation Sutra and the True Saint Battle Armor from the True Saint Skill of Brahma and Demons would also enhance the techniques of both skills, making them worth forging.

Sitting cross-legged, he began to stabilize his physical essence and blood while contemplating the newfound power after the heavenly tribulation and the intricacies of the fourth stage of body refinement.

“Flesh, meridians, tendons, and dantian have all expanded. Moreover, my body has become much purer, almost as if it has gained a certain spirituality.”

Lu Changsheng glanced at his skin.

It looked like the finest jade in existence, even whiter and more translucent than mutton fat white jade, shimmering with a delicate pearlescent glow.

Lu Changsheng realized that his body had gained a quality akin to that of a spiritual treasure! Or rather, similar to a demon king, he became more sensitive to various auras, particularly a heightened instinct towards danger.

There’s a saying: the spring river warms, the duck senses it first; the autumn winds stir, the cicadas feel it first! Once cultivators break through to Foundation Establishment and shed their mortal coil, their spiritual senses gradually sharpen, leading to sudden impulses or unease.

For body cultivators, the breakthrough is much simpler and more direct; their flesh and blood develop spirituality, allowing them to perceive danger.

For instance, if someone harbored ill intentions towards Lu Changsheng and attempted to probe him through divine sense or some artifact, they might bypass his Taiyi Spirit, yet they would still be sensed by his body.

“The intricacies of the human body are vast and profound.”

Lu Changsheng sighed, continuing to experience the fourth-stage physique and solidifying his cultivation.

Immortal City of Damengze.

In recent days, the Immortal City has been bustling.

On one hand, the City Lord of Dameng was hunting down a fourth-stage demon king, making waves throughout the Jiang Kingdom, drawing many cultivators to settle in Damengze, leading to increased foot traffic in Immortal City.

On the other hand, the City Lord’s Mansion is preparing for the Whale Hunting Feast.

Even though the Whale Hunting Feast only invites high-level cultivators, only Core Formation True Lords are qualified to attend.

Aside from the Whale Hunting Feast, the City Lord’s Mansion is also hosting an auction.

After the Whale Hunting Feast, a grand auction hosted by the City Lord’s Mansion will sell rare third-stage earthly treasures and materials from demonic beasts.

Naturally, this attracts many cultivators to the Immortal City of Damengze.

Especially with rumors circulating that the Immortal City might release third-stage demon cores, Core Formation spiritual items, and even rare Condensing Crystal Pills, numerous forces have arrived early to wait.

“The Whale Hunting Feast is almost here; why hasn’t Father returned yet?”

In a pavilion at the City Lord’s Mansion, Lu Wangshu attempted to calm her mind by drawing talismans, but she couldn’t settle her nerves.

A few days prior, she had accidentally heard news related to the Mirage Domain.

Upon learning of Yangming Zhenren and Qingluan Zhenren slaying two Nascent Soul True Lords in the Mirage Domain, she immediately sought her father to verify the truth.

However, her father was nowhere to be found in the Immortal City.

Especially with the Whale Hunting Feast about to commence and Core Formation True Lords from various factions arriving at the Immortal City, her father’s absence caused her great concern.

Although he previously brushed it off like it was nothing, her stepmother, Ling Zixiao, also said her father was busy with urgent matters and would be arriving later.

However, thinking of the intelligence regarding the Mirage Domain, she couldn’t help but worry.

At this very moment, over ten thousand miles away from the Immortal City of Damengze.

“Huh!”

Lu Changsheng and Hong Lian emerged from the stomach of the Abyssal Sea Dragon Whale and signaled for it to rest here, then summoned the Misty Dust Banner.

“Buzz!”

The five-colored light of the Misty Dust Banner erupted, enveloping Lu Changsheng and Hong Lian before transforming into a beautiful cloud that rippled toward the Immortal City of Damengze.

In a whirl of chaos, as they traversed the twisting void, the two appeared within the City Lord’s Mansion.

Although Hong Lian had seen the Misty Dust Banner before, she still couldn’t help but marvel at its convenience.

“Zixiao.”

Lu Changsheng swiftly found Ling Zixiao and inquired about the Whale Hunting Feast.

“Husband, representatives from the Heavenly Sword Sect, Azure Cloud Sect, Luoxia Sect, Beast Spirit Sect, Danxia Mountain, and Mirage Sect have all arrived.”

“However, we’ve only seen True Lord Gujian from the Heavenly Sword Sect; there’s been no sight of True Lord Xuanjian or True Lord Juejian.”

Ling Zixiao replied.

Unless one uses disguise techniques, cultivators usually won’t evade detection by the Immortal City’s array when entering.

Especially since the city’s protective array has been operating at a heightened level for months specifically for the Whale Hunting Feast; if their disguise techniques are insufficient, they will invariably be sensed by the array.

“The Nascent Soul True Lords are elusive; since the Heavenly Sword Sect agreed to attend, we need not worry about their absence.”

Lu Changsheng chuckled lightly.

To him, it didn’t matter whether True Lord Xuanjian and True Lord Juejian attended or not.

If they don’t attend, he could easily host a gathering to display goodwill and continue to develop in peace.

“Mm.”

Ling Zixiao nodded softly, handing a list to Lu Changsheng.

“Wow, this is quite impressive!”

Lu Changsheng looked at the names on the list, each one notable in the Jiang Kingdom, exclaiming in admiration.

However, recalling that he had previously slain two Nascent Soul cultivators and boasted three kills, he felt it was fairly average.

“By the way, Wangshu has been quite worried about you after hearing about your exploits in the Mirage Domain.”

Suddenly, Ling Zixiao seemed to recall something, prompting her to remind him.

“Alright, I’ll go check on her.”

With a mere thought, the Three Treasure Incarnation Pearl flew from his brow, transforming into a figure perfectly mirroring Lu Changsheng’s appearance and aura.

As the Deputy City Lord, Changsheng Zhenren naturally needed to attend this banquet.

The Three Treasure Incarnation donned the extraordinary treasure, the Thousand Illusions Mask, gifted by Qingluan Zhenren; unless True Lord Xuanjian employed divine powers, no one would see through the Three Treasure Incarnation’s disguise.

As for his true form,

after breaking through to the fourth stage of body refinement and grasping the small universe of his flesh, with his qi and magical energy flowing seamlessly and his flesh resembling a spiritual treasure, Lu Changsheng needn’t fully unleash himself, nor use the Thousand Illusions Mask to conceal his essence.

Moreover, it’s considered a taboo among cultivators to forcibly probe another’s situation with divine powers; in general, they would refrain from doing so.