Chapter 727: Dream Visitor, Five Core Formation Offspring!

Hearing that the Divine Maiden Palace had come to pay their respects, Lu Changsheng walked out of his small courtyard to greet them.

Outside the gate stood a graceful woman dressed in a simple yet elegant turquoise dress. She wore a light veil over her head, obscuring her face.

Although her appearance was hidden and her dress simple, based on her tall, graceful figure and noble, serene aura, Lu Changsheng knew this woman’s looks were not ordinary and her status was extraordinary.

After all, ordinary women did not possess such an elegant and noble temperament!

“May I ask why you have come to my humble abode, Immortal?”

Although Lu Changsheng had been waiting for the Divine Maiden Palace to come and repay his kindness, he couldn’t appear too eager. He cupped his hands slightly, smiled, and spoke in a gentle and refined manner, making people feel close to him.

“I am Shen Yiren. I came to thank Fellow Daoist Xu for assisting my Divine Maiden Palace.”

Shen Yiren gently lifted her delicate veil, revealing a few strands of black hair that fell on her exquisite face. Then she curtsied gracefully, exuding a quiet, tranquil and peaceful air of a noble lady.

“Shen Yiren?”

Lu Changsheng was slightly surprised, his gaze lingering on the beautiful woman before him. Her eyebrows were delicate, her cheeks exquisitely beautiful, and her red lips were as glossy as if painted with a brush, she resembled a woman from an ethereal painting.

He hadn’t expected to directly meet the Third Palace Master, Shen Yiren.

When he had rescued someone earlier, he had thought of using the unconscious woman to get an introduction to this Third Palace Master. He hadn’t expected her to come directly.

“Looks like the divination was somewhat useful.”

Lu Changsheng felt that spending a bit of mental energy on divination calculations was worthwhile.

At the very least, using the hexagrams to make decisions often led to smoother outcomes.

He didn’t stare for too long and quickly returned the greeting, “Third Palace Master, your presence is an honor. My humble abode is graced by your presence.”

Since he knew the woman’s identity, Lu Changsheng naturally had to act differently.

After all, this woman was not ordinary.

As the Third Palace Master of the Divine Maiden Palace, both her sisters were Nascent Soul True Lords, and she even had a Nascent Soul True Lord brother-in-law.

This kind of background surpassed ninety-nine percent of cultivators.

And his persona, “Xuamu Daoist,” as a rogue cultivator, should logically show some apprehension and flattered surprise.

“Fellow Daoist Xu, you’re too kind. Not only are you a Core Formation master and a third-rank top-tier talisman master, but your assistance to my palace makes me deeply grateful.”

“If not for some other matters that delayed me, I should have come to visit you immediately.”

Although this Third Palace Master had an impressive background, she didn’t put on any airs. Her voice was soft and gentle, like a willow brushing against water or a gentle breeze, making people feel good about her.

Especially when she spoke, her dimples appeared, giving her a youthful charm. There wasn’t a hint of seductiveness in her, making one want to hold her in their arms and cherish her.

As a man of experience and the father of hundreds of children, Lu Changsheng could tell at a glance that this Third Palace Master was definitely wife material, perfect to be the mother of his children! “Third Palace Master, you’re far too kind. Please, come in!”

Lu Changsheng said with a welcoming expression, inviting her into the small courtyard.

Shen Yiren smiled and nodded, storing her veil in her storage ring. Then, with graceful steps, she followed Lu Changsheng to the main hall, her movements exuding a relaxed and comfortable elegance.

After they sat down and Lu Changsheng poured tea with practiced ease, Shen Yiren waved her sleeve, producing a white, gold-stamped token and a green jade booklet. She said softly, “This small gift is a token of gratitude from my Divine Maiden Palace. Please accept it, Fellow Daoist Xu.”

“This token is a VIP pass for the Penglai Chamber of Commerce. If you visit any of our shops, you’ll receive certain discounts and can purchase many restricted rare resources.”

“Since you cultivate a health preservation technique, you should be proficient in medical principles. This Essentials of Gongzhi’s Medical Dao is a medical treatise from a Nascent Soul True Lord. If you can comprehend it, it should be of some help to you.”

This Third Palace Master’s every action, every smile, was filled with an elegant and refined aura. Her voice was gentle and soft.

“Medical Dao insights?”

When Lu Changsheng saw the green jade booklet, he instantly guessed that this was because he had used his Yin-Yang magical energy to simulate the Treasure Cauldron Medicine King Scripture to save someone, and thus was mistaken for a physician.

“You’ve gone to too much trouble, Third Palace Master.”

Lu Changsheng didn’t refuse and accepted the gifts, but he couldn’t help but sigh inwardly. If this was all there was to her gratitude, it would be difficult to get closer to her.

“I heard that Fellow Daoist Xu is looking to lease a Fourth-Rank Spiritual Vein Abode?”

Shen Yiren took a sip of her tea, her clear eyes observing Lu Changsheng as she asked.

Just as Lu Changsheng felt a favorable impression of this Third Palace Master upon meeting her.

She also found the handsome and refined Lu Changsheng quite pleasing to the eye.

Although this effect originated from the Peach Blossom Gu and the Chaos Body, Shen Yiren subconsciously attributed it to his cultivation technique.

Generally, cultivators who practiced health preservation techniques were more amiable and approachable.

And since she also practiced a health preservation technique, it was normal for them to feel a sense of connection and find each other agreeable.

“To be honest, Third Palace Master, I am searching for an opportunity to reach the Nascent Soul stage. So I’m preparing to lease a Fourth-Rank Spiritual Vein in advance for my future breakthrough.”

Lu Changsheng immediately said with a serious expression.

Whether it was planning for Foundation Establishment during Qi Refining, Core Formation during Foundation Establishment, or Nascent Soul during Core Formation, most cultivators would start preparing in the later stages of their current realm.

So it was perfectly normal for him to start preparing for his Nascent Soul opportunity now.

Shen Yiren smiled softly, her presence pure and refined, “Fellow Daoist Xu, you have helped my Divine Maiden Palace. If you want to lease a Fourth-Rank Spiritual Vein to attempt a breakthrough to the Nascent Soul stage, I can discuss it with my sister.”

“However, since you’re a third-rank talisman master, if you’re willing to become a guest elder of my Divine Maiden Palace, not only a Fourth-Rank Spiritual Vein, but even Nascent Soul Spirit Items can be provided.”

She had come today after investigating Xuamu Daoist’s situation beforehand.

Although his origins were unknown, his status as a late Core Formation stage cultivator and a third-rank top-tier talisman master was enough for the Divine Maiden Palace to extend an olive branch.

“Thank you, Third Palace Master!”

Lu Changsheng immediately expressed his delight, then sighed and said, “Actually, besides this matter, there’s another thing I need to trouble your palace with.”

His purpose this time wasn’t to become a guest elder of the Divine Maiden Palace.

His main goal was to use the Divine Maiden Palace to help find his son Lu Quanzhen and information about the Huaying Pill.

Of course, it would be even better if he could form a Daoist couple with the Third Palace Master in front of him.

But for a woman like Shen Yiren, winning her heart and forming a Daoist couple was a long and winding road that couldn’t be completed in a short time.

Therefore, Lu Changsheng wanted to use this favor to quickly find his son, Lu Quanzhen, and then slowly get closer to this Third Palace Master, building up a good impression.

“Please speak, Fellow Daoist.”

Shen Yiren’s smile remained on her face as she spoke gently.

“To be honest, I’m not a cultivator of the Starry Sea. I came here partly to travel and search for opportunities to reach the Nascent Soul stage, and partly because while I was in seclusion, my young disciple left on his own and came here through a teleportation formation. I’ve lost all contact with him.”

Lu Changsheng sighed and then slowly explained.

Many Nascent Soul-level forces strictly vetted the identities and origins of their guest cultivators.

Especially those who leased Fourth-Rank Spiritual Veins to attempt a breakthrough to the Nascent Soul stage!

After all, Core Formation Grand Masters were considered major figures anywhere.

Apart from Nascent Soul True Lords, no one could control them.

If a peak Core Formation stage cultivator infiltrated their ranks, it would be extremely dangerous and troublesome. Their origins had to be thoroughly investigated.

This was also to avoid any grudges or entanglements with other forces, or the possibility of spies from enemy factions.

Although Lu Changsheng had shown kindness to the Divine Maiden Palace, they couldn’t disregard their rules.

And since it would be difficult to hide his origins from one of the top forces in the Starry Sea, the Divine Maiden Palace, he might as well be upfront about coming from elsewhere.

“Not a cultivator of the Starry Sea?”

Shen Yiren was slightly surprised, but her expression didn’t change much. She had already anticipated this.

After all, according to her Divine Maiden Palace’s investigation, there was no such person as ‘Xuamu Daoist’ in the Starry Sea.

She smiled gracefully, her voice soft and pleasant, “Are you asking us to help find your disciple, Fellow Daoist Xu?”

“That’s right. While I was in seclusion, I had a sudden premonition, sensing that my disciple had encountered danger and had come to the Starry Sea through a formation.”

Lu Changsheng said with genuine emotion, “But no matter how I try to divine, I can’t obtain any information about my young disciple.”

“Divination calculations?”

Shen Yiren caught a particular word, her red lips parting slightly and her clear eyes showing some surprise, “Fellow Daoist Xu, you also know divination?”

If proficiency in alchemy, formations, talismans, and artifact refining were considered rare talents.

Then divination was even rarer! No force would ever have too many diviners.

“I only dabbled in it in my early years. I’ve barely scratched the surface.”

Third-rank top-tier divination memory could certainly be considered mastering the art.

But Lu Changsheng didn’t want to reveal that he possessed such a high level of divination skills, only that he had barely entered the third rank in this area.

“Divination is profound and obscure. It’s already quite remarkable that you’ve achieved some success in it, Fellow Daoist Xu.”

Although Shen Yiren looked young, like a lively and charming young girl, she was actually almost three hundred years old.

However, unlike her two sisters, she cultivated a health preservation technique, taking a path of gradual accumulation and broad learning. Therefore, she had dabbled in alchemy, formations, talismans, artifact refining, and even divination.

Because of this, she understood very well how much more difficult divination was compared to other skills. One needed exceptional talent.

Shen Yiren was very measured and didn’t inquire further. She said softly, “Your cultivation is profound, Fellow Daoist, and your origins are not in the Starry Sea, so I can’t make the decision on leasing a Fourth-Rank Spiritual Vein or the matter of you becoming a guest elder. My sister needs to agree.”

“But I can help with the matter of finding your disciple. You can tell me your disciple’s name and any distinguishing features, and I’ll have people start searching later.”

Although Lu Changsheng’s origins were unclear.

As the Third Palace Master of the Divine Maiden Palace, she also knew some divination and physiognomy.

Through their conversation, she could tell that Lu Changsheng was being sincere and not lying, so she was willing to help find his disciple.

Besides, she could also use the information about the missing person to further understand Lu Changsheng’s situation.

Lu Changsheng thought that this Third Palace Master was indeed as rumored, beautiful and kind-hearted. He cupped his hands in a joyful salute, “Thank you, Third Palace Master!”

With the Divine Maiden Palace’s help in investigating his son Lu Quanzhen’s information, even if they couldn’t find him directly, they could definitely obtain more clues for further deduction.

Then Lu Changsheng handed over a jade slip, “My young disciple is named Zhao Wuzhen. This is his appearance. Based on my guess, it’s very likely that he entered the Kunpeng Nest secret realm that caused such a stir a few years ago.”

Lu Changsheng knew about his son’s alias and disguise.

After all, when he sent Lu Quanzhen to the Starry Sea, he hadn’t mastered divination yet, so he had considered this aspect long ago.

“Alright.”

Shen Yiren pursed her red lips, accepted the jade slip with a gentle smile, and then asked, “Will you be staying in the Immortal City for the time being, Fellow Daoist Xu?”

“Yes, I’ll be staying in Penglai Immortal City for a while, gathering resources for my Nascent Soul stage breakthrough and also inquiring about my young disciple.”

Although Lu Changsheng was anxious, he knew that he couldn’t rush such matters and had to wait patiently.

“If my sister comes out of seclusion, I’ll notify you immediately, Fellow Daoist Xu. If you need anything, you can also come to the Penglai Chamber of Commerce and find me using the VIP token.”

Shen Yiren didn’t linger for long.

Her main purpose for this visit was to express her gratitude, repay the favor, and assess Lu Changsheng’s situation.

Now that she had met him, there was no need to stay longer.

“Thank you, Third Palace Master!”

Although Lu Changsheng wanted to spend more time with this Third Palace Master to cultivate mutual attraction, he knew that haste makes waste.

If he appeared too eager on their first meeting, he might very well displease the beauty.

Although according to his sources, this Third Palace Master had a simple, kind, and approachable personality, such information couldn’t be fully trusted and needed to be verified personally.

Thus, Lu Changsheng saw Shen Yiren off as she prepared to leave.

Watching her don her veil and gracefully depart, her slender waist cinched by a green jade belt, accentuating her alluring curves, Lu Changsheng once again acknowledged that this Third Palace Master possessed yet another quality that made her suitable as the mother of his children.

However, as a proper gentleman, Lu Changsheng only allowed himself a brief glance before quickly averting his gaze. Once her figure disappeared, he returned to his courtyard.

“Essentials of Gongzhi’s Medical Dao.”

Lu Changsheng looked at the Essentials of Gongzhi’s Medical Dao on the table, his eyes narrowing slightly as he pondered.

During their brief interaction, just as Shen Yiren was observing him, he had also been observing her.

Based on the information he had gathered, her temperament, and the comfortable, elegant aura she exuded, Lu Changsheng could confirm that this Third Palace Master likely cultivated a health preservation technique and was proficient in medical principles.

And the way her clear eyes occasionally darted around, it seemed like she was using physiognomy, indicating that she might also know divination.

“It’s a pity I can’t use my true appearance.”

Although Lu Changsheng’s current disguised appearance was handsome and refined, it only captured about sixty to seventy percent of his true looks.

He couldn’t fully display the effects of the Immortalization Technique, the Immaculate Heavenly Fragrance Body, and the Peach Blossom Gu.

However, Lu Changsheng generally didn’t use the effects of the Immaculate Heavenly Fragrance Body or the Peach Blossom Gu.

There was no other reason than that the effects were too powerful.

Once activated, he would be like a succubus, and high-level female cultivators might immediately become wary, suspecting him of cultivating some kind of secret technique, which would be counterproductive.

It was better to be natural, like a gentle, imperceptible influence.

“When the time comes, I can discuss the Dao of medicine with this Third Palace Master.”

The first step to winning a woman’s heart was to make a good impression.

Although their first meeting was a bit sudden, Lu Changsheng felt that he had performed well and should have left a good impression.

So the next step was to appeal to her interests, attract each other, build a good impression, turn it into affection, and then become a couple.

“Besides medical principles, we can also talk about divination, even pills and talismans.”

Although he didn’t know this Third Palace Master’s exact age, she was definitely not young.

With the Divine Maiden Palace’s resources and two Nascent Soul sisters, unless her talent was extremely poor, she wouldn’t have to worry too much about resources for reaching the Nascent Soul stage.

And since this Third Palace Master could cultivate to the peak of the Core Formation Stage, with a natural and pure aura, it meant her talent wasn’t lacking.

Therefore, Lu Changsheng reached a conclusion.

Besides cultivation, this Third Palace Master spent a lot of time on other things, such as divine abilities, secret techniques, and the various skills of cultivation!

She might also be using these skills and external objects to temper and solidify her Dao Heart, thereby increasing her chances of reaching the Nascent Soul stage! “It’s just that this Third Palace Master’s two sisters are a bit difficult to deal with.”

Lu Changsheng was slightly moved by the kind and gentle Shen Yiren.

But according to what he had learned these past few days, the Great Palace Master and the Second Palace Master of the Divine Maiden Palace were not to be trifled with.

Their personalities were vastly different from this Third Palace Master’s.

There wasn’t much information about the Great Palace Master, Shen Jianjia.

Just eight words: high above, beyond reach!

However, as a woman who supported the Divine Maiden Palace and became one of the top cultivators in the Starry Sea, her strength and methods were evident.

There were many rumors about the Second Palace Master, Shen Baishuang, which were often discussed, but they were quite shocking upon closer examination.

Ruthless, hot-tempered, completely disregarding others’ opinions, domineering, and willful, she was known as the “Rouge Tiger” and the “Jade-Faced Rakshasa.”

Her most famous deed was slaughtering an entire island, annihilating many forces that provoked Penglai Island, and severely injuring her husband, Yuan Wei True Monarch.

A woman who would beat up her own Daoist couple in public, her hot-tempered nature was evident.

If he wanted to form a Daoist couple with the Third Palace Master, he had to get past these two sisters-in-law, which wouldn’t be easy.

Without further ado, Lu Changsheng picked up the Essentials of Gongzhi’s Medical Dao and began to read.

Although he possessed third-rank top-tier alchemy skills and the Treasure Cauldron Medicine King Scripture, giving him a deep understanding of medicinal principles.

He might need to use some of the knowledge in this book later when discussing the Dao of medicine with the Third Palace Master.

For example, he could use the key points in this book as a topic for discussion, asking for guidance and then expanding on it.

Thus, Lu Changsheng settled down in Penglai Immortal City to cultivate in seclusion, awaiting further news from the Divine Maiden Palace.

At the same time.

After instructing the manager of the Penglai Chamber of Commerce, Shen Yiren returned to the Divine Maiden Palace. She used her own intelligence network to search for information related to Zhao Wuzhen.

Then she left a message for her elder sister, Shen Jianjia, reporting about Xuamu Daoist.

As the Great Palace Master and true leader of the Divine Maiden Palace, Shen Jianjia spent most of her time in seclusion, only going out occasionally.

Although Xuamu Daoist had saved her martial niece, Qin Yuning, and was a third-rank talisman master, these matters weren’t important enough to disturb her sister’s cultivation.

Especially since her sister had instructed her that she was cultivating a divine ability and not to be disturbed unless it was something important.

“According to Fellow Daoist Xu’s calculations, his disciple likely entered the Kunpeng Nest. I’ll ask Second Sister about it later.”

Shen Yiren looked at the jade slip in her hand, standing on a pavilion. Her dress fluttered in the breeze, like a blooming orchid in a secluded valley, beautiful and unique.

Although the Second Palace Master, Shen Baishuang, was married to the master of the Blade Forging Mountain, Yuan Wei True Monarch.

Cultivator marriages were not like mortal ones, where a woman followed her husband. She was still the Second Palace Master of the Divine Maiden Palace, responsible for some important matters.

Like when the Kunpeng Nest secret realm opened, the Second Palace Master, Shen Baishuang, led people inside.

And with the collapse of the Kunpeng Nest secret realm and the appearance of the Kunpeng egg, Shen Baishuang had also been searching for news and the whereabouts of the Kunpeng Nest in recent years.

“Little Aunt!”

Just then, a clear and melodious voice called out. A young girl, about sixteen or seventeen years old, with fair features and a delicate, pretty face, saw Shen Yiren on the pavilion and called out happily.

She wore a white, exquisite dress, white leather boots, and had fair, flawless skin, as pure as snow.

Her only flaw was that her slender figure seemed underdeveloped, like a budding lotus flower.

“Wanzhao.”

Shen Yiren smiled at the charming young girl, her voice as gentle as a flowing stream.

“Little Aunt, I heard that Senior Sister was injured outside. How is she?”

The girl approached Shen Yiren and asked crisply.

“Yu Ning is fine, she’s still recovering. You can go and see her.”

Shen Wanzhao was taken in by Shen Jianjia as an adopted daughter years ago.

But Shen Jianjia was usually busy, so she entrusted Shen Wanzhao to her disciple, Qin Yuning, and her sister, Shen Yiren.

This led to Shen Wanzhao being closer to her Little Aunt Shen Yiren and Qin Yuning, who was like an elder sister and mother figure to her.

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“I was just about to go see Senior Sister.”

Shen Wanzhao said this and chatted with Shen Yiren for a while. Then the two went together to visit Qin Yuning.

“Martial Uncle, Wanzhao.”

Compared to her lively junior sister, Qin Yuning was much more composed. She bowed to Shen Yiren and then nodded to her junior sister.

She asked Shen Yiren if she had met that Xuamu Daoist.

“Yes, I’ve already met with Fellow Daoist Xu and expressed our gratitude. You should focus on your recovery.”

No matter who she was facing, Shen Yiren’s voice was always gentle and pleasant.

“Xuamu Daoist?”

Shen Wanzhao, who was nearby, asked in surprise, “Senior Sister, I heard that you encountered danger on your way back.”

“Yes, on my way back, I encountered a group of Poisonous Scaled Shadow Eels, including a mutated third-rank Poisonous Eel, which caused me to be severely poisoned. At that time, thanks to Fellow Daoist Xu’s help, I was saved.”

Qin Yuning said softly, her delicate face still pale and lacking color.

Although even if Xuamu Daoist hadn’t intervened, her Martial Uncle Shen Yiren would have arrived and she wouldn’t have been in mortal danger.

But the poison invading her meridians, dantian, and internal organs, it would have still caused her great harm.

“Hmph, it’s those Star Sea Pirates again. When I break through to the Nascent Soul stage, I’ll definitely kill them all!”

Shen Wanzhao snorted coldly, showing deep hatred for these marauding pirates.

With that she pictured a handsome man of extraordinary bearing, tall and graceful like an exiled immortal riding a whale.

She recalled venturing out on her own years ago when she encountered danger and was rescued by a senior expert.

Although the other person had sealed and altered this memory.

When she broke through to Core Formation the altered memory was restored.

She clearly remembered his handsome face, his tranquil and ethereal aura like an orchid or jade tree.

And when he healed her injuries with a wave of his hand, the warm life force that suffused her limbs and Dantian felt like being bathed in her mother’s womb.

“Senior Sister, what did this Xuamu Daoist look like?”

Shen Wanzhao suddenly asked Qin Yuning.

“I was unconscious at the time, I never saw him.”

Qin Yuning shook her head softly.

Then she looked at Shen Wanzhao with slight annoyance, “Why do you care about that?”

“I was just asking.”

Shen Wanzhao, a bit afraid of this elder sister who was like a mother to her, shrank back slightly, her voice weak.

“You should focus on your cultivation, stop reading those silly stories, what are you thinking about all day, sneaking out on adventures.”

Qin Yuning had cared for Shen Wanzhao for years, knowing that this junior sister had grown up in the Divine Maiden Palace, rarely venturing out and naive. She loved reading storybooks and was still like an innocent little girl, often fantasizing about storybook plots.

“Hehe, Wanzhao isn’t young anymore. It’s normal for her to have thoughts of a Dao companion.”

Shen Yiren chuckled nearby, her clear eyes sparkling.

Although the Divine Maiden Palace was mainly composed of women, they didn’t prohibit disciples from marrying.

“Little Aunt!”

Shen Wanzhao’s face turned red, she said shyly, the image of that handsome face resurfacing in her mind.

In the Divine Maiden Palace she had seen many handsome young men.

But they all paled in comparison to the banished immortal-like young man in her memory.

Especially his aura, she didn’t know how to describe it. Just thinking of his appearance made her heart flutter strangely.

Based on her recent reading, she had a notion that constantly thinking of someone meant she had fallen for him.

She might have… fallen in love at first sight.

But knowing nothing about him, not even his name or origin, she couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.

Shen Yiren and Qin Yuning just thought Shen Wanzhao was being shy, not realizing she had a dream lover. After teasing her a bit, they advised her that now that she had reached Core Formation, she didn’t need to sneak out anymore.

If she wanted to go out, she could first take on some duties in the Immortal City. Qin Yuning needed to recuperate now, so she could learn the ropes.

Jiang Kingdom.

With the Abyss Secret Realm concluded, news from the realm quickly spread from Dameng City throughout the entire cultivation world of Jiang Kingdom.

All the cultivators knew that the realm was mainly used by the Dameng City Lord to temper his son, preparing him for Core Formation.

And this young lord did not disappoint, his performance in the realm shocked everyone.

With Foundation Establishment cultivation, he challenged False Core cultivators, battling three in a row and defeating many Foundation Establishment cultivators! Such astonishing feats were even considered rumors by many.

Aside from the young lord’s shocking performance, the most astonishing was Lu Wangshu, daughter of Changsheng Zhenren and Xiyue Zhenren.

Her Void Talisman Drawing skills were masterful, suppressing all peers.

She also possessed thirty-six second-rank talisman soldiers and over ten third-rank talismans!

Although she didn’t show off too much when competing with others, her strength was beyond doubt!

She was also the ultimate winner of first place in this secret realm, with two hundred and sixteen tokens, far ahead of everyone else!

“Isn’t this just blatant favoritism? The realm was for the young lord’s training, and the first place prize went to the vice-lord’s daughter.”

“Changsheng Zhenren’s actions are too much, giving his daughter thirty-six second-rank talisman soldiers, how could anyone else compete?”

“Yeah, who brings an entire army of soldiers into a trial realm?”

“Not just thirty-six soldiers, but over ten third-rank talismans too. I bet there were more she didn’t even use.”

“Damn, if my family had soldiers, I’d bring them too, who could beat me!”

“With this Condensing Crystal Pill, this Talisman Fairy’s breakthrough to Core Formation is practically guaranteed.”

“The Talisman Lu Family will have another Core Formation cultivator soon, making it five in one family!”

“With the Condensing Crystal Pill on the line, even with the criticism, I think it’s understandable. Just didn’t expect Changsheng Zhenren to be hiding so much, even secretly cultivating a talisman soldier army.”

Many discussed the news of the Abyss Secret Realm, secretly condemning Lu Changsheng for his unfair actions.

But more were envious and jealous of the Talisman Lu Family and Lu Wangshu.

After all, even if their own forces had soldiers, they wouldn’t be allowed to bring them into a secret realm.

Any mishap and loss of soldiers in the realm would be a huge blow, the gains wouldn’t outweigh the losses.

Only a newly established family like the Lu Family, with an ancestor’s doting on his own daughter, would do such a thing.

“Talisman Lu Family… Lu Wangshu…”

The family forces under the Azure Cloud Sect were especially moved upon hearing these rumors.

After all, looking back, the rise of the Lu Family of Bihu Mountain had been less than a hundred years.

The Azure Cloud Sect was also shocked upon hearing this news.

They were surprised that Lu Changsheng had been hiding so much, even secretly cultivating a talisman soldier army! Although Lu Wangshu only used thirty-six second-rank talisman soldiers.

If his Foundation Establishment daughter had thirty-six second-rank soldiers, he as the father likely had at least a hundred, right? A talisman cultivator, a third-rank top-tier Talisman Master, and a hundred soldiers.

Previously, there were rumors that Lu Ping’an might be the second Qingluan Zhenren.

But now, to the people of the Azure Cloud Sect, this Lu Changsheng seemed very much like the second Qingluan Zhenren!

His abilities and methods were hidden and unfathomable!

“Based on analysis, this young lord of the Immortal City of Damengze and a Foundation Establishment cultivator who appeared in the Lu family years ago are likely the same person. The Dameng City Lord and the Lu Family have long been connected.”

In addition, Lu Lingxiao’s full-powered attacks and techniques in the Abyss Secret Realm were fully recorded by the Four Great Immortal Sects.

Through previously collected information, the Four Great Immortal Sects immediately determined that Lu Lingxiao had appeared in the Lu Family years ago, participated in the pioneering battle array, and trained with the Lu Family’s disciples in the Immortal City of Qingluan.

“It seems Lu Changsheng had dealings with this new Dameng City Lord decades ago.”

“According to information, Wang Lin and Li Muwan are not Southern Desolation cultivators, they likely came from the Northern Plains cultivation world. Did their son land near the Lu Family first? Or was he temporarily placed with the Lu Family?”

“Li Muwan once displayed Nascent Soul-level divine sense, they are likely both Nascent Soul cultivators. But after coming to the Southern Desolation, they were severely injured, their cultivation levels dropped, and they’ve been লুকিয়ে in Jiang Kingdom healing, then they happened to contact Lu Changsheng and chose to support him?”

The cultivators of the Four Great Immortal Sects analyzed the information on Dameng City and the Talisman Lu Family.

But no matter how they speculated, they never considered that the Dameng City Lord and the Lu Family’s ancestor Lu Changsheng were the same person.

After all, such a thing was too fantastical and shocking.

Unless Lu Changsheng was a Nascent Soul True Lord who had been reborn through possession, it would be impossible to have such cultivation and power in a hundred years.

Even if they had such thoughts, the fact that Lu Changsheng and the Dameng City Lord appeared together during the beast tide, the whale hunting banquet, and other occasions dispelled such suspicions.

Regarding the rumors outside, the Talisman Lu Family was overjoyed, the Lu Family disciples filled with pride and honor.

After all, their family had performed so brilliantly in the Abyss Secret Realm, they were all proud.

Especially since Lu Wangshu obtained the Condensing Crystal Pill, meaning in the next few decades, their family would have another Core Formation cultivator, solidifying their position as the number one family in Jiang Kingdom below the Four Great Immortal Sects! The Immortal City of Damengze remained unmoved by the outside rumors.

Aside from announcing the top ten rewards, Hong Lian did not appear again, letting the outside world discuss and complain about favoritism as they pleased.

As for the suspicions of the Four Great Immortal Sects, Hong Lian and Lu Changsheng had anticipated them.

But at most, the Four Great Immortal Sects could only speculate and gather more information, they couldn’t do anything to the Immortal City.

Moreover, the Immortal City now had the fourth-rank Abyssal Sea Dragon Whale guarding it, enough to face the Heavenly Sword Sect, the overlord of Jiang Kingdom!

Even though the Abyssal Sea Dragon Whale was still condensing its essence, its innate abilities as a True Spirit bloodline beast far surpassed ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators!

At this moment, within the Abyss Secret Realm.

Above the central peak, a huge funnel-shaped spiritual energy vortex over ten or twenty miles wide howled, vast and powerful.

“It’s so stable, the Core Formation phenomenon is stable at twenty miles, the Immortal Golden Core is definitely within reach!”

“I never thought I’d live to see someone attempt the legendary Immortal Golden Core!”

“Legend says that when someone forms the Immortal Golden Core, others can clearly hear the faint sound of the Great Dao!”

Although it had been months since Lu Lingxiao began his Core Formation.

The remaining cultivators in the realm had not left, staying to observe his Core Formation.

And Lu Lingxiao’s Core Formation was just like his previous performance, unstoppable and overwhelming! Time passed slowly.

Seven days later.

“Boom boom boom!!!”

“Roar roar roar!!!”

The spiritual energy tide vortex above the central peak seemed to reach its limit, the clear sky echoed with thunder and dragon roars.

“Wind carries the tiger’s roar, dragons swim in the clouds, this phenomenon, the Immortal Golden Core!”

“Such a Core Formation phenomenon is truly astonishing!”

The realm cultivators, including Ling Zixiao who was protecting her son, stared intently at this scene, looking at Lu Lingxiao sitting cross-legged on the peak.

As all the spiritual energy in the realm seemed to be swallowed by Lu Lingxiao, the vortex in the sky solidified, twisting to its limit. A dazzling golden dawn light fell from the center towards Lu Lingxiao, and a faint sound of the Great Dao echoed through the realm.

“Immortal Golden Core, the rhythm of the Great Dao!”

Many cultivators whispered, listening to this sound of the Great Dao, their minds resonating with it, hoping to gain enlightenment.

A moment later, Lu Lingxiao opened his eyes.

His eyes were bright, a sun and moon slowly rising in his pupils.

He stood up, looking over the realm, seeing many cultivators gazing at him, their eyes filled with envy, jealousy, admiration, reverence, concern, and other emotions.

Except for his pouting sister. “Congratulations on reaching Core Formation, Young Lord!”

“Congratulations to the Young Lord for forming the Immortal Golden Core, may your path to immortality be smooth and prosperous!”

Seeing the vortex in the sky dissipate, endless colorful clouds spread, someone immediately shouted congratulations.

“The path of immortality is long, let us all strive together.”

Lu Lingxiao stood tall and straight, cupping his fists, a noble aura encompassing the heavens around him, then he spoke softly:

“True earth captures true nature, body and mind still and unmoving; from emptiness, white snow is born, in stillness, the yellow sprout grows; the jade furnace is warm, purple clouds fly above the cauldron; in the flowery pond, lotus blossoms open, divine water, golden waves calm; in the deep of night, the moon is bright, heaven and earth in a single mirror.”

Four hundred words flowed from Lu Lingxiao’s mouth. Some instinctively praised his literary talent, but some cultivators seemed lost in thought, as if enlightened.

Even a few False Core cultivators quickly recorded this poem, bowing to Lu Lingxiao above, “Thank you, Young Lord.”

“Thank you for sharing, Young Lord!”

This poem by Lu Lingxiao touched upon the essence of Core Formation.

Although without detailed techniques, it generously shared the overall outline and method of Core Formation.

Cultivators without Core Formation insights could study and comprehend it, increasing their chances of success.

Those present, or those who would hear this poem later, if they broke through to Core Formation, would owe Lu Lingxiao and the Immortal City of Damengze a favor.

And for those with existing Core Formation methods, this outline would be even more beneficial.

In the future, many peak Foundation Establishment cultivators might join the Immortal City of Damengze for this.

Of course, that wasn’t Lu Lingxiao’s main reason for doing this.

Partly it was out of inspiration, and partly because the realm cultivators had helped hone his spirit and energy for Core Formation.

Now that he had successfully broken through and formed the Immortal Golden Core, he naturally wanted to show his appreciation.

“The realm will close soon.”

Seeing her son’s successful breakthrough, Ling Zixiao, controlling the realm, smiled, her voice echoing through the array, indicating the imminent closure and for everyone to leave.

Hearing this, the cultivators didn’t linger, leaving the realm to contemplate and discuss the Core Formation insights.

As for the previous third-rank demon king, it had already been dealt with and sent out of the realm during Lu Lingxiao’s Core Formation.

“Thank you for your hard work, Mother.”

Seeing his mother controlling the array in the distance, Lu Lingxiao immediately went up and bowed.

He knew that his mother had been secretly protecting him all this time.

“Xiao’er, congratulations on reaching Core Formation.”

Ling Zixiao looked at her son, her beautiful eyes filled with joy, asking him about his Core Formation.

Although she had also formed a first-grade Immortal Golden Core.

She could clearly see that the phenomenon during her Core Formation was not as grand as Lu Lingxiao’s.

So she was curious how much difference there could be between such Golden Cores.

Lu Lingxiao answered truthfully, but he wasn’t sure about the specific differences between Golden Cores.

“Let’s go back first, later you can ask your father or Senior Hong Lian.”

Ling Zixiao said, not lingering in the realm with Lu Lingxiao, returning to the Immortal City together.

This secret realm would be temporarily closed for a period, allowing the spiritual energy, herbs, and beasts inside to grow rapidly.

At the same time.

Starry Sea, Penglai Immortal City.

These days, Lu Changsheng, who had been quietly cultivating, reading the Essentials of Gongzhi’s Medical Dao, and studying Nascent Soul secret techniques, suddenly felt a pure stream of magical energy enter his Dantian.

Then, a system notification sounded.

【Congratulations, five of your offspring have reached Core Formation, you’ve received a rare lottery chance!】