Chapter 830: Celestial Ties at Bihu Mountain

Lu Changsheng returned to Bihu Mountain, accompanied by his wife Meng Xiaochan and his children Lu Quanzhen and Lu Mengchan.

Regarding the Nascent Soul battle at Damengze, hardly anyone knew about it except True Lord Juejian.

Only a few high‐level cultivators like Meng Xiaochan sensed fluctuations in Nascent Soul energy, though they couldn’t discern its cause.

“Husband.”

“Husband.”

Upon seeing Lu Changsheng return with Meng Xiaochan and Lu Quanzhen, Lu Miaoyun and the others naturally assumed the matter was resolved, yet they still inquired about what had transpired.

Lu Changsheng briefly recounted the events at the Starry Sea to his wife.

However, to ease her worries, he omitted any details regarding the Zhenhai Patriarch and the Fuhai Sect.

He simply advised them to remain alert to all developments.

“Sister Miaoge.”

Lu Changsheng cast his gaze upon Lu Miaoge, who, dressed in a simple white dress, exuded graceful, ethereal beauty.

Yet, upon closer inspection, it was evident that her complexion was lacking.

Lu Changsheng knew that Lu Miaoge’s body had not yet fully recovered due to the effects of the Taiyi Dao Seed.

He planned to use this time to refine the Taiyi Dao Seed before transferring it to her.

Otherwise, she would remain weakened and her cultivation progress would suffer considerably.

“I’m fine now.”

Her beautiful, gentle eyes sparkled like water as Lu Miaoge began discussing various family matters with Lu Changsheng.

For instance, Qin Yi was already pregnant and staying temporarily at Bihu Mountain; Wang Yanjing had broken through to Core Formation and was preparing for a celebration; Lu Wangshu had long awaited his return, hoping to push for Core Formation; and Lu Linghe, at the ninth level of Foundation Establishment, was facing issues with her cultivation technique. Moreover, on the Liang-Yue Front, the Jiang Kingdom was further mobilizing troops, and the Azure Cloud Sect had sent envoys.

Even though Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge had earned legendary feats on the battlefield, they would normally be exempt from years of conscription.

But now, with the conflict dire, the Talisman Lu Family—Jiang Kingdom’s foremost family—had to contribute their share.

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Lu Changsheng was heartened to learn that Qin Yi was expecting.

At last, his eldest son would carry on the family lineage.

However, as one matter followed another, his head began to ache.

Previously, he had advised his daughter Lu Wangshu to postpone her Core Formation so that she could consolidate her foundational base to its utmost.

Secondly, he had hoped that after his own Nascent Soul breakthrough, his refined Yin and Yang energies would evolve into top-tier spirit items to aid her in attaining an Immortal Golden Core; but now, when did he have the leisure to safeguard her Core Formation?

His daughter Lu Linghe’s situation was similar to that of Lu Mengchan.

Her routine, aside from practicing her main cultivation technique, did not include any supplementary secret methods.

Now that she was on the verge of breaching the ninth level of Foundation Establishment and preparing for Core Formation, it naturally demanded his extra guidance in advanced techniques and Core Formation secrets.

For example, Lu Mengchan’s cultivation method, with guidance from Meng Xiaochan, was already in place.

However, for Lu Linghe’s ‘Diamond Maitreya Technique’ and ‘Zen Dream Bodhi Technique,’ she could only rely on herself or on help from Lu Ping’an, Ling Zixiao, and others.

Yet, Lu Ping’an’s natural aptitude was only mediocre.

His routine cultivation guidance was acceptable.

Whenever secret techniques were involved, the assistance provided was far from adequate unless tremendous effort was expended to decipher them.

Thus, in such cases, only he, as the father, could offer the proper guidance.

Regarding the Liang-Yue War, Lu Changsheng had long foreseen the developments.

Even the Azure Cloud Sect had approached with courteous sincerity, reportedly as advised by Rainbow Cloud Peak.

Otherwise, despite the combat merits he and Lu Miaoge had earned, they wouldn’t have been fully exempt from mobilization.

“Alright, I got it.”

Rubbing his brow, Lu Changsheng said that his daughter Lu Mengchan should go off to play with Lu Linghe and the others, and that Lu Minghuang should be informed to head to the Jin Kingdom later.

He then released the Golden-Winged Roc, instructing it to supervise the Phantom Mink.

Afterwards, he, along with Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaoyun, Meng Xiaochan, and several daughters, went to check on his son Lu Ping’an and his daughter-in-law Qin Yi.

His Nascent Soul divine sense quickly spotted his son Lu Ping’an practicing at the arena on Heart-of-the-Lake Island.

This was the training ground where Lu Family disciples honed their skills and engaged in magical contests.

At that moment, Lu Ping’an was guiding several disciples in combat, while Qin Yi, her slightly rounded belly evident, rested nearby and observed quietly.

“This fool.”

Lu Changsheng was momentarily speechless.

He mused that, with his daughter-in-law pregnant, his son still didn’t properly care for her.

Noticing Lu Changsheng’s resigned glance toward Heart-of-the-Lake Island, Lu Miaoyun instantly caught his drift and playfully said, “You know perfectly well how Ping’an is, Husband.”

“The fact that our disciples can reach this level of cultivation is largely thanks to Ping’an.”

Over the years, everyone had taken note of Lu Ping’an’s dedication to the Lu Family.

Lu Changsheng shook his head and, accompanied by his wife, ascended to Heart-of-the-Lake Island.

“Father, Auntie, greetings; I pay my respects to Grandfather.”

“Greetings, Lord of the Mountain; greetings, True Lord.”

“Greetings, Ancestor! Lady!”

Seeing Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaoyun, and the others arriving in the skies over Heart-of-the-Lake Island, an atmosphere of solemnity instantly fell over the place.

Everyone bowed respectfully, performing formal salutations.

“Mm.”

Lu Changsheng nodded softly as he looked upon the Lu Family disciples.

Among the second generation and those he knew, most were unfamiliar to him.

They all looked up in awe and reverence.

Moreover, exemplary disciples from Qingzhu Mountain were also welcome to cultivate at Bihu Mountain.

Likewise, the Li Family of Ruyi County and the Hong Family were granted the same privilege.

However, within the Li and Hong families, only a few disciples possessed quality spirit roots.

“Ping’an, as your father has said, focus more on your own cultivation.”

Lu Changsheng, gazing at his son—taller and more imposing than himself—spoke up.

He was heartened by his son’s sense of responsibility.

Yet, his son was unlike him.

He advanced rapidly in cultivation, even without diligent practice.

If his son continued to slack, his early lead might eventually be overtaken by his siblings.

“Father, I haven’t neglected my cultivation; it’s just that at this stage, progress isn’t so swift.”

Lu Ping’an explained with a hint of exasperation.

Although he devoted considerable time to family affairs,

by the time of Core Formation and late third-rank Body Refinement, opportunities were scarce and progress was inherently limited.

Furthermore, with his father having commanded him to guard the family against Qisha Sect assassins, he couldn’t afford to seclude himself for intensive cultivation.

Now, besides managing the family and with Qin Yi expecting, he was even less able to enter seclusion.

Lu Changsheng understood this and, turning to his somewhat reserved daughter-in-law, smiled, “Xiaoqin, how’s your stay at Bihu Mountain?”

“I have a Fusion Spirit Pill that eases pregnancy, nourishes the body, and enhances the fetus’s Spirit Root. Please take it.”

As he spoke, Lu Changsheng recalled the Fusion Spirit Pill he had once won in a draw, retrieved it from his system space, and handed it to Qin Yi.

His own prospects of having another child were growing ever more remote.

Moreover, he simply didn’t have the time for it.

So he figured it would be better to give the Fusion Spirit Pill to his children.

Although Qin Yi rarely met her father-in-law, his reputation as Changsheng Zhenren was renowned.

Through her husband, her younger brother-in-law Lu Qingshan, and her sister-in-law Lu Wangshu, she learned that he was far more than he appeared.

“This is Quanzhen. He spent his early years traveling abroad, which is why you haven’t met him, Yi Yi.”

Lu Ping’an quickly introduced him to Qin Yi.

Soon, Lu Changsheng also carved out some free time to explore Heart-of-the-Lake Island and observe the disciples in cultivation.

For a moment, the disciples in the arena became highly tense, giving their utmost effort.

After all, the Master of Bihu Mountain—with a reputation resonating across Jiang and Yue Kingdoms—along with Changsheng Zhenren and Miaoge Zhenren, had personally come.

However, after a short while, Lu Changsheng found the spectacle rather uninteresting.

Being a Nascent Soul True Lord himself, he regarded such displays as mere childish frolic.

Furthermore, whenever Lu Ancestor broke through a level, he dismissed cultivators of that rank as mere nobodies.

At present, hardly any disciples even qualified as ‘nobodies’—how could any ever catch his favor?

After a while, Lu Changsheng departed with Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaoyun, and several daughters.

Inside the arena, some exhaled in relief, while others were secretly disappointed for missing their chance to shine.

“Husband, look at Ping’an—he’s married with children, while Quanzhen still hasn’t settled down. Maybe you should help arrange a match for him; perhaps someone from Azure Cloud Sect or one of the Four Great Immortal Sects would be a good match.”

At that moment, Qu Zhenzhen, upon seeing Lu Changsheng return with his son Quanzhen, quietly told her husband that she would no longer try to persuade him.

She knew that their son Quanzhen never heeded her advice, even deliberately avoiding her.

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Lu Changsheng couldn’t fathom why his wife was so determined for Quanzhen to marry.

But he couldn’t indefinitely avoid the matter, so he nodded and said, “In a few days, I’ll take Quanzhen out to see if there’s a suitable lady.”

In fact, he was quite intrigued to see what innate talent his son might exhibit if he had children.

However, few women would be a good match for him.

Lu Changsheng could scarcely imagine what kind of female cultivator his son might eventually choose.

Lu Miaoyun and the others, aware of his temperament, gently said, “Zhenzhen, stop nagging him, or he’ll keep dodging you.”

Yet, influenced by her husband and considering examples like Lu Yun, Lu Ping’an, and Lu Qingsong, Qu Zhenzhen still hoped that Quanzhen would eventually settle down.

Following Lu Changsheng’s instructions, the Golden-Winged Roc flew in to supervise the Phantom Mink.

Upon arriving at the Beast Taming Garden, it became infuriated to see that the Phantom Mink was living luxuriously.

As Lu Ancestor’s spiritual pet, it had to toil daily.

And you, a mere captive, living more comfortably than me?

It promptly flew forward, grabbed the Phantom Mink, and delivered a barrage of blows that made it shriek “squeak, squeak, squeak.”

“Squeak, squeak, squeak.”

The Phantom Mink cried out in pain, offering its refined Empty-Ming Stone as proof it hadn’t been idle.

“Only one? And you claim you haven’t been slacking?”

At that moment, the Golden-Winged Roc transformed into a human form, resembling an eleven- or twelve-year-old boy.

Yet, his face was sharp, with piercing golden eyes that made him seem anything but ordinary.

With his words hanging in the air, his fist—adorned with hints of golden plumage—crashed down toward the Phantom Mink.

The illustrious Third-Rank Demon King Phantom Mink, endowed with spatial talent, stood no chance against him.

However, the Roc held back, for a full-force punch could have easily obliterated it.

“???” the Phantom Mink lamented, feeling it had been diligent enough to produce its Empty-Ming Stone.

It roared in pain, calling out for Lu Chensha to help.

Before long, Lu Chensha, hearing the commotion, rushed over and saw the Roc beating up the Phantom Mink.

Although he realized the young man was a Shapeshifting Demon King,

he watched disapprovingly as the Third-Rank Demon King was treated like a rag.

“Greetings, Little Peng Wang.”

It was well known among the Lu Family disciples that the Roc was affectionately called Little Peng Wang.

“Mm.”

The Roc recalled Lu Changsheng’s orders—to beat the Phantom Mink—but if Lu Chensha arrived, he must show respect.

Casually tossing the Phantom Mink aside, he called out to Lu Chensha, “Chensha, is this little Mink being obedient?”

Seeing the Phantom Mink shivering and pleading, Lu Chensha quickly offered kind words, assuring it he recognized its hard work and would take care of it.

“Mm,” replied the Roc, momentarily unsure of what to do next.

“Hunting?”

There were simply no demon beasts around Bihu Mountain for him to hunt.

Sleep? Cultivation? Besides, even if Bihu Mountain had his own cave, these mere Third-Rank spirit veins couldn’t sustain his cultivation—so perhaps sleep was best.

“Chensha, where’s Little Creek?”

Shortly thereafter, the Roc inquired with Lu Chensha, planning to go find Lu Baixi to hang out.

At present, among the Lu Family, only Lu Baixi, who possessed a true spirit bloodline, was particularly close to the Roc.

Even Lu Quanzhen, with his Kunpeng physique, might have been favored, but without proper compensation, how could Little Peng show kindness?

He then said, “Little Creek should be in seclusion. Little Peng Wang, if you wish to see her, I’ll take you over.”

Lu Chensha showed deep respect toward the Roc, not letting the fact that it was his father’s spiritual pet hinder him.

After all, in the cultivation world, any Third-Rank spiritual pet deserves respect, while a Fourth-Rank Shapeshifting Demon King is nearly considered an equal.

How could he possibly rely on their father-son connection to act superior?

Moreover, the Roc had conducted itself commendably.

It never hurts to be respectful; perhaps one day you might even call on it for help.

“Alright.”

Soon, Lu Chensha escorted the Roc to Lu Baixi’s little courtyard at Biyun Peak.

“Eh, Little Peng Wang, why have you returned?”

Hearing the doorbell, Lu Baixi emerged from the training room, his refined little face brightening upon seeing the Roc.

“I’ve finished my tasks, so I came to see you.”

With a steely expression, the Roc entered the courtyard, planning to settle in for a rest.

However, true to his nature, he produced a bundle of spirit medicines gathered from the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range and offered them to Lu Baixi.

“Little Peng Wang, where did you get these?”

Lu Baixi looked surprised, for he knew the Roc was not particularly affluent.

Previously, when he had led them to the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range to loot resources from other Demon Kings, hardly any were shared.

“Of course, I obtained these myself.”

Noticing Lu Baixi’s astonishment, the Roc remarked coldly, suddenly delighted by his bulging pouch.

“If you wish to grow and cultivate effectively, you must eat—eat plenty; take these spirit medicines as you please, and when you’re done, come ask me for more.”

The Roc then expounded on the secrets of cultivating a true spirit bloodline and requested that Lu Baixi arrange a room for him.

Lu Chensha watched this scene with envy.

But noticing the Roc had returned, he realized his master would soon arrive, so he prepared to pay his respects.

Lu Changsheng, along with his wife, attended to each of their children’s affairs.

Seeing that his children were advancing toward the later stages of Foundation Establishment—even reaching the ninth level—he knew it was time to prioritize the Condensing Crystal Pill.

Next, Lu Changsheng began addressing various household matters.

For instance, concerning Wang Yanjing’s Core Formation celebration, he felt it was inconsequential and encouraged a lively event.

After all, given their circumstances, there was no need for secrecy.

Wang Yanjing, blessed with excellent talent and conditions, had successfully broken through to Core Formation—with top-tier items as support.

Moreover, the qi fortune of Bihu Mountain was on the verge of surpassing that of the Azure Cloud Sect.

In such a scenario, Wang Yanjing’s breakthrough, aided by favorable qi and support, would be even more impressive.

Once news spread, countless cultivators would clamor to marry into Bihu Mountain to inherit the Lu Family’s qi fortune!

As for his daughters Lu Linghe and Lu Wangshu, Lu Changsheng decided to postpone those issues for now.

“Father, if you hadn’t told me to wait until your return before forming my Core, I would never have given up the chance at Tian Dao Core Formation.”

Lu Wangshu, pouting and appearing aggrieved, said in a manner that made Lu Changsheng wonder if she had truly abandoned the Tian Dao opportunity.

“It’s only Tian Dao Core Formation. If you miss it, then continue cultivating—even if you pass up the chance twice more, that opportunity can still remain.”

Lu Changsheng had not only forsaken the Tian Dao Core Formation opportunity but also even rarer chances such as Tian Dao Nascent Soul Condensation.

He knew that following the mysterious will of Heaven and Earth was the breakthrough process to reach one’s peak state.

But ultimately, the breakthrough depended on the cultivator’s own condition.

If one could attain the genuine pinnacle, it would be as if they were constantly in the state of Tian Dao Core Formation and Nascent Soul Condensation.

“?” Lu Wangshu, gazing at her father’s easygoing demeanor, was filled with astonishment.

“Tian Dao Core Formation, really?”

“Just give it up if it’s given up? Miss it twice and it can permanently remain?”

“What are you talking about?”

“Do you have any idea how much effort I put into seizing this Tian Dao Core Formation opportunity?”

“Would your father lie to you?”

Seeing her shocked, whining expression, Lu Changsheng shook his head, thinking his children were still inexperienced.

“Father, do you think my cultivation can still improve further?”

Lu Wangshu smirked and showed her fair wrist as she asked.

Lu Changsheng grasped her wrist, inspected her cultivation and Dao Foundation, and whispered, “Later, I’ll concoct a medicinal bath for you.”

Then he tapped his Storage Ring and handed her eleven Fourth-Tier Talismans plus five more from True Lord Pinghai, saying, “These should aid you.”

Fourth-Tier Talismans are exceedingly rare.

Apart from the three he crafted in his early years to nurture her qi and spirit, he had essentially not produced any further.

These five, though not as effective as his earlier creations for nurturing magical energy, could help her attune to the art of talismans, serving as consumable materials to refine the spirit patterns of her Dao Foundation.

“These are Fourth-Tier Talismans!”

Lu Wangshu’s face lit up with joy at her father’s generosity.

“Father, is it true that if one gives up the Tian Dao Core Formation opportunity twice more, it becomes permanent? You’re not lying to me, are you?”

“Why would I lie to you?” Lu Changsheng, in an annoyed tone, smacked her forehead and earnestly said, “Don’t worry if you’re a bit behind—as long as you build a solid foundation, the future is secure.”

“Father, I understand—I can definitely do it!”

Having lagged behind her brothers, Lu Wangshu no longer wished to catch up in cultivation.

Her focus was solely on solidifying her foundation, determined not to fall further behind.

“Mm, that’s good,” Lu Changsheng said contentedly, patting her head in reassurance.

Then he turned to his other beloved daughter and said, “Little He, your father still has matters to attend to; I’ll teach you later—now, go practice martial arts with your elder brother.”

Lu Linghe had only recently reached the ninth level of Foundation Establishment, so there was no rush for Core Formation.

Furthermore, regarding Core Formation, Lu Changsheng had a shortcut in mind.

Namely, by directly refining the three sariras she possessed.

That way, she could undoubtedly achieve a top-grade Golden Core!

After all, the three sariras consisted of one quasi-third-rank, one top-grade third-rank, and one quasi-fourth-rank.

For a Foundation Establishment cultivator to possess such three rare sariras was truly extravagant.

Lu Linghe remained detached about her cultivation and was never in a rush.

Her rapid progress was entirely thanks to her innate talent and ample resources.

In response to her father’s concern, she affectionately replied, “Father, you’ve been so busy—please rest properly. It’s been a long time since we saw you relax, Little He.”

“Father always told me to balance work and rest.”

Gazing into her clear eyes and listening to her earnest words, Lu Changsheng felt a warm surge of affection.

Gently caressing her high ponytail, he whispered, “Mm, I know, and once this busy period is over, I’ll get proper rest.”

Upon reflection, ever since his journey to the Starry Sea, he had been ceaselessly busy away from home, never truly resting or spending time with his family.

Even after returning from the Starry Sea, he hadn’t enjoyed the tranquility of his earlier years.

At that moment, he resolved to settle his affairs and finally spend quality time at home with his loved ones.

He also intended to devote time to internalizing the fruits of his century-long cultivation, his divine abilities, Nascent Soul Domain, and Dao-Comprehending Artifact techniques.

Otherwise, this constant hustle would betray his early ideals.

“Yes, Father, seeing you so busy makes my heart ache.”

Nearby, while examining some talismans, Lu Wangshu noticed her sister’s sudden enlightenment and immediately stepped forward to show her care.

“Scram, get out of the way!”

Lu Changsheng then put on a look of mock disdain as he inquired about his daughter Lu Linghe’s cultivation and daily life.

After checking on his daughters, he called his son Lu Qingxian—who had been in seclusion since his Core Formation breakthrough—and asked, “Qingxian, how’s your divine technique cultivation coming along?”

“Father, I’m still ignorant; I’ve barely mastered two divine techniques from the Nine Thunder and Fire Techniques.”

Even though Lu Qingxian had formed a body of thunder and fire and used Thunderstruck Fusang Wood to condense a top-grade Golden Core,

divine techniques were not so easily mastered.

Only with the help of Lu Family’s Six-Eyed Bodhi did he manage to cultivate two techniques.

“Take my token and go to Azure Cloud Sect. Have their weaponsmith upgrade your Thunder-Fire Robe into a Dao-Comprehending Artifact, and then see if they have any suitable artifacts for you.”

Lu Changsheng had many Dao-Comprehending Artifacts, but either their grade was too high or they weren’t suitable for Lu Qingxian.

So he decided to spend money to have him purchase a custom one from Azure Cloud Sect.

“Father, is there another development in the Liang-Yue War?”

Although Lu Qingxian was deep in seclusion, his father’s words made him immediately aware that the family needed him.

“Hmm, it’s not urgent—just prepare in advance,”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

The Liang-Yue War was raging fiercely, and their family could not remain uninvolved.

At this time, the only one fit for the front lines was his son, Lu Qingxian.

“Keep this piece of Thunderstruck Fusang Wood; you can use it to refine your Thunder-Fire Body.”

“And if I haven’t returned in time, then once you’re in Jiang Kingdom, hand it over to Lingxiao.”

Lu Changsheng also tossed a brocade box to his son, containing leftover Thunderstruck Fusang Wood that remained after allotting some to Hong Lian.

He divided the wood into three parts—keeping one as a backup and giving one each to Lu Qingxian and Lu Linghe.

Although merely thumb-sized, they represented an unparalleled opportunity for Lu Qingxian.

After all, he had once scraped a fingernail’s worth of wood shavings to advance to a second-grade Golden Core! Now, with this piece, he could scarcely imagine reaching an Immortal Golden Core or further enhancing his Thunder-Fire Body! Lu Qingxian swallowed and asked, “Father, isn’t this too precious?”

“It’s yours. Keep it and train well,”

Lu Changsheng patted his son’s shoulder, encouraged him with a few words, and sent him back to cultivate—advising him to visit the Immortal City of Damengze when possible.

After settling his children’s matters, Lu Changsheng turned his attention to his wife.

He arrived at Sumeru Cave Heaven, fed the Golden-Haired Monoceros Bear Heart to the Guiyu Demon Flower, and began assisting Lu Miaohuan with her Core Formation breakthrough.

Leveraging the innate properties of her spirit plant, Lu Miaohuan had already reached the ninth level of Foundation Establishment.

If she fed the Guiyu Demon Flower additional demon king blood and Wuling Heaven Dew, her breakthrough would come naturally.

This Fourth-Rank Demon Heart contained immense energy, more than sufficient to aid her breakthrough.

However, after swallowing it, the Guiyu Demon Flower struggled to digest the heart.

It could no longer easily convert blood and flesh into refined energy as before.

Yet the Guiyu Demon Flower was exceptional; it embedded thorn-like roots into its demon heart, which then radiated a seductive, dark red glow, as if resembling nearly clotted blood.

“Huanhuan, how is it?”

Lu Changsheng asked his wife if she felt any discomfort.

“The Guiyu Demon Flower is about to ascend to Third Rank soon.”

Lu Miaohuan’s eyes sparkled with anticipation as she replied.

Her innate spirit plant, the Guiyu Demon Flower, was unlike those of Lu Miaoyun, Qu Zhenzhen, Xia Ziyue, and others.

It was a demon plant! Thus, during this process, she could not only cultivate through it but also form a contract to command it as her demon spirit pet.

Even though she could not leave Bihu Mountain, she was thrilled that her spirit plant had advanced to Third Rank.

She knew that once the Guiyu Demon Flower completed its breakthrough, she would soon break through Core Formation herself!

Though she could never part from her innate spirit plant,

as long as she remained with her husband Lu Changsheng, she could undoubtedly showcase the authority and strength of Miaohuan Zhenren!

“Alright.”

After a brief conversation, Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaohuan entered the Hall of Everlasting Life.

Bing’er’s coffin had remained undisturbed all these years.

Lu Changsheng observed for a moment—it remained unopened—and instructed the Sumeru Tree King to monitor Bing’er’s condition before proceeding to his cave to condense the Taiyi Dao Seed.

One month later.

In Sumeru Cave Heaven, inside the Hall of Everlasting Life,

Lu Changsheng was enveloped in streaming yin-yang radiance that formed an intricate, mysterious diagram.

Within his Qi Sea Dantian, on the Jade Platform of his Dao Foundation, his Nascent Soul spirit glowed with nine-colored radiance, and the swirling yin-yang fish and primordial qi gradually condensed into a crystal-clear, golden seed, encircled by dual energies.

“Huh!”

Lu Changsheng, upon beholding the finally condensed Taiyi Dao Seed, exhaled a weary breath.

Condensing the Taiyi Dao Seed had cost him a bottle of Millennia-old Spirit Milk, several pills, and a significant amount of primordial qi.

Had it not been for the generous provision of rare spirit medicines from True Lord Pinghai and his own formidable self-healing from his Chaos Body, his trip to Jin Kingdom would have required a long convalescence.

After a moment to calm his qi, Lu Changsheng rose and went outside Lu Miaoge’s cave to announce that he had condensed the Taiyi Dao Seed.

“Changsheng, you’ve worked hard.”

Drawing on past experience, Lu Miaoge knew that when Lu Changsheng condensed the Taiyi Dao Seed—as when he had transferred a Dao Seed to her—it would drain his primordial qi and leave him weakened.

“Miaoge, we are husband and wife; there’s no need for such words.”

Lu Changsheng clasped his wife’s jade hand, drew her close, and gazed into her serene, water-like eyes.

Their lips met in an intimate kiss.

As Lu Changsheng activated the Taiyi One Dao Method, the Taiyi Dao Seed slowly ascended from his Qi Sea Dantian and flowed into Lu Miaoge’s mouth.

“Hum!”

The moment the Taiyi Dao Seed entered her mouth, Lu Miaoge felt an overwhelming surge of pure, powerful divine energy.

Her ‘Supreme Goodness Like Water Method’ began operating independently, generating formidable spiritual pressure across the cave’s qi.

And the sentient Sumeru Cave Heaven responded by channeling elemental qi into the Hall of Everlasting Life and drawing in Third-Rank spirit qi from Biyun Peak.

“Is this the basis of Changsheng’s Nascent Soul cultivation?”

Lu Miaoge sensed that this Taiyi Dao Seed was more than ten times mightier than before.

As it gradually descended into her Qi Sea Dantian and resonated with her Golden Core, it shattered the bottleneck between her third and fourth layers of Core Formation.

“Miaoge,” Lu Changsheng called, not lingering to savor its flavor but reminding her to integrate the Dao Seed.

Lu Miaoge promptly sat cross-legged, holding her breath and concentrating deeply as she activated the ‘Supreme Goodness Like Water Method.’

Facing her, Lu Changsheng concurrently activated the ‘Taiyi One Dao Method’ to aid her in merging the Dao Seed.

Time passed slowly.

As Lu Miaoge assimilated the Taiyi Dao Seed, she seemed reborn—her skin shimmering with crystalline radiance, her immortal features refined, and her cultivation leapt from a breakthrough state directly to the fifth layer of Core Formation.

It was astounding.

Previously, her cultivation had only peaked at the third layer of Core Formation.

With the aid of the Taiyi Dao Seed, she broke through the bottleneck from early to mid-Core Formation, advancing to the fifth layer.

Bypassing decades of arduous cultivation for others!

Aside from the ‘Taiyi Water Technique,’ the primary reason for this effect was Lu Changsheng’s immensely powerful Nascent Soul.

After all, the gap between Core Formation and the Nascent Soul had always been enormous.

And Lu Changsheng had endured nine rounds of heavenly tribulations with his Nascent Soul, mastering the Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul to perfection!

It was under these circumstances that Lu Miaoge’s cultivation leaped by two layers.

However, beyond her cultivation level, the enhancements to her qi, spirit, Golden Core, Dao Foundation, and innate talent were even more remarkable.

This Taiyi Dao Seed accelerated her progress, allowing her breakthroughs to reach a new level—her cultivation speed now rivaled that of exceptionally gifted spirit cultivators!

“Changsheng.”

Even though she knew from past experience that this new Dao Seed would bring many benefits, Lu Miaoge still felt dazed—this boost was overwhelming.

Lu Changsheng said little, simply gazing at his ethereal, immortal wife, drawing near, and resuming their previous intimacy.

“Mmm~”

Lu Miaoge’s red lips parted softly in a moan as her beautiful eyes closed, and her delicate jade arms wrapped around Lu Changsheng’s neck, gently reciprocating.

Several days later, Lu Changsheng stepped out of Sumeru Cave Heaven and headed to Azure Cloud Sect to visit Xiao Xiyue and his disciples.

But upon hearing that Xiao Xiyue had already departed for the front lines in Yue Kingdom, after visiting Yun Wanshang and her son, and his own son Lu Shouzheng, he immediately left with Meng Xiaochan, Lu Quanzhen, and others for Jin Kingdom.

Several days later, Lu Changsheng stepped out of Sumeru Cave Heaven and headed to Azure Cloud Sect to visit Xiao Xiyue and his disciples.

But upon hearing that Xiao Xiyue had already departed for the front lines in Yue Kingdom, after visiting Yun Wanshang and her son, and his own son Lu Shouzheng, he immediately left with Meng Xiaochan, Lu Quanzhen, and others for Jin Kingdom.