Chapter 846: Awakening of Bloodline Potentials

Lu Linghe and Lu Baixi sat in meditation within the Cauldron, channeling their cultivation technique.

The Ten Thousand Spirit Blood and overwhelming medicinal power slowly permeated their bodies.

During this process, Lu Changsheng noticed that his daughter Lu Baixi absorbed the Ten Thousand Spirit Blood far more effectively than Lu Linghe.

In fact, even her latent bloodline power was partially awakened.

A majestic snake-immortal—with a human head and a serpent’s tail—appeared faintly around her, accompanied by an almost inaudible, exquisite melody.

“The Ten Thousand Spirit Blood can produce such effects?”

Lu Changsheng was astonished.

Sadly, True Lord Mingsha only had one portion of Fourth-Rank Ten Thousand Spirit Blood.

“Does the Ten Thousand Spirit Blood Pill really work like this?”

Lu Changsheng recalled the gains from the Yin Ghost Sect and a pill called [Ten Thousand Spirit Blood Pill] reputed to help break through cultivation boundaries.

However, this pill contains dense Yin energy, blood aura, and lethal intent, making it unsuitable for cultivators and primarily used as nourishment for demon kings and demon beasts.

Nonetheless, Lu Changsheng had a solution.

It only required purging the pill of its sinister energies.

Yet doing so would greatly diminish its potency—nearly halving its effectiveness.

Besides that, Lu Changsheng had another method.

By using high-grade heavenly dew condensed with the Cheng Lu Pan, he could cleanse and neutralize the pill’s effect.

However…

Lu Changsheng watched his daughter Lu Baixi’s taut expression as she struggled with discomfort, then gently shook his head.

He knew that Lu Baixi’s White Snake bloodline naturally rejected and despised demonic energies.

Although the Ten Thousand Spirit Blood appeared pure and radiant—almost like blood-colored spirit milk—

its essence was still derived from the slaughter of living beings, inevitably tainted by demonic energy.

Even after dilution with heavenly spiritual liquids and various spirit medicines, its taint could not be completely erased.

Seeing his daughter in pain, Lu Changsheng sighed and said gently, “Xiaochan, if you’re really feeling unwell, don’t force it.”

His Chaos Body had refined the White Snake bloodline.

He understood that this instinctual repulsion from deep within her blood was something she had yet to overcome.

“Daddy, I’m fine,” she replied.

Lu Baixi opened her eyes, their rims shimmering with a hint of platinum, and gritted her teeth, acutely aware of the hardships of cultivation.

This innate bloodline instinct was one she had to surmount on her own.

Moreover, as Little Roc King had mentioned, her life of relative ease and lack of combat was why her bloodline potential remained dormant.

Only through constant fighting and frenzied feasting could her true potential be unleashed.

If she couldn’t overcome even this natural instinct now, how would she endure the harsher trials ahead?

Despite her comfortable circumstances, she still harbored a fierce fighting spirit.

Lu Changsheng regarded his daughter’s tense yet determined expression without further persuasion.

Instead, he abandoned the plan of giving her another portion of Ten Thousand Spirit Blood.

He instead resolved to have Lu Ping’an later prepare a superior medicinal bath for her.

After some time, once Lu Baixi had completely refined the Ten Thousand Spirit Blood—with the snake-pattern on her brow glowing with platinum light—she looked up at Lu Changsheng and said, “Daddy, I want to go out and gain experience.”

She wished, as Little Roc King had advised, to awaken her bloodline potential through combat.

“Wait until you break through to Third-Rank before you venture out,”

Lu Changsheng had never intended to restrict his children’s travels.

Yet, given past events with Lu Wangshu, he couldn’t help but worry about his daughters Lu Baixi and Lu Mengchan setting out alone.

Every aspect of Lu Baixi—her appearance, demeanor, and even the snake pattern on her brow—set her apart as extraordinary.

Encountering cultivators of the demonic path would be extremely dangerous.

Moreover, his daughter Lu Baixi had already reached the peak of Second-Rank cultivation.

With a few more years of refinement, she could break through to Third-Rank.

Seeing a hint of gloom in the platinum glimmer of her eyes, Lu Changsheng’s heart softened as he inquired about her sudden desire to travel.

“Little Roc King says I lack combat experience,” she explained plainly.

“???”

Lu Changsheng’s face darkened as he momentarily considered going after Golden-Winged Roc for a reckoning.

His beloved daughter, whose talent lay in the realm of musicality, seemed unlikely to benefit from physical confrontations.

Although Lu Ancestor never interfered with his children’s choices, he clearly cared for his daughters and wished to spare them undue hardship.

Yet, on reflection, Golden-Winged Roc’s words carried weight.

While Lu Baixi’s bloodline might not be as naturally combative as that of Golden-Winged Roc’s clan, it didn’t mean she lacked battle potential.

The latter boasted a potent True Spirit bloodline—nurtured from childhood and tempered by perilous trials under Meng Xiaochan and Lu Mengchan against demon beasts.

Now at the peak of Second-Rank and on the verge of reaching Third-Rank, she had not yet faced any real danger.

“Perhaps venturing out could help you,” Lu Changsheng mused before adding, “I’ll have Little Roc King take you to the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range later.”

Though he worried about his daughter traveling alone, the prospect of Golden-Winged Roc accompanying her eased his concerns.

“Thank you, Daddy,” she replied.

Her face lit up with delight as the platinum gleam in her eyes danced with fervor.

“Daddy, I want to go too!”

At that, Lu Linghe immediately opened her eyes and interjected.

Now that Meng Meng had departed for the Jin Kingdom to cultivate and aim for Core Formation,

Xiaochan was also working hard to prepare for Core Formation, and her elder sister was determined not to be left behind—she, too, must refine herself through combat.

Over the years, she and her elder brother Lu Ping’an had trained in martial arts so intensely that one punch could shake a mountain.

Yet her older brother’s concubine at home had never permitted her to journey out for training.

“Stay at home and let Daddy teach you the Diamond Maitreya Technique,”

Lu Changsheng promptly dismissed the notion.

The immediate concern was the matter of the Zhenhai Seven Sects.

However, with the Zhenhai Seven Sects remaining silent, he wasn’t in a rush and planned to further refine his Divine Abilities technique.

During this period, he remained at Bihu Mountain, assisting his daughter Lu Wangshu with her Core Formation while guiding Lu Linghe in her cultivation.

“Alright, Daddy,” Lu Linghe agreed obediently without complaint.

Soon after, once his two daughters had fully refined the Ten Thousand Spirit Blood, Lu Changsheng took them to visit the other Lu Family disciples.

Lu Xingchen had already surpassed the Ninth Layer of Foundation Establishment.

Although this pace was commendable, it paled in comparison to that of his son Lu Xuangen.

The 62-year-old Lu Xuangen had already reached the Eighth Layer of Foundation Establishment,

and even though his breakthrough was recent, it was still astonishing.

After all, Lu Xuangen enjoyed relatively high-level resources, though not overly extravagant.

For decades, apart from the Abyss Secret Realm, he had rarely ventured out, thus missing out on major opportunities.

At his age and with his cultivation, his progress was entirely due to his top-tier talent.

Of course, such rapid improvement was also thanks to the perfectly matched cultivation method—the Five Elements Unity Sutra—and the inherited Dao-Comprehending artifacts provided by the Wang Family of Five Elements.

Observing his grandson, Lu Changsheng sensed that he might break through to Core Formation even before his son, Lu Xingchen.

Since he had come to visit, after bestowing the diluted Ten Thousand Spirit Blood upon his grandson, Lu Changsheng also generously granted cultivation resources to Wang Yanjing and Lu Xuangen.

“Xuangen has the potential for a top-grade Golden Core; Jing’er, focus on your training. Don’t rush Core Formation—steadily strengthen your foundation,”

Lu Changsheng advised.

The family possessed the Myriad Spirits Bottle, which could provide an endless supply of the rare and invaluable Five Elements Spirit Fruit—known as the ‘Golden Core Fruit’—thereby considerably increasing the chances of achieving Third-Rank Core Formation or a top-grade Golden Core.

Under these circumstances, the probability of attaining a top-grade or first-grade Golden Core was dramatically enhanced.

“Understood, daughter-in-law,”

Wang Yanjing replied respectfully.

She had long realized that her in-laws, and especially her father-in-law, were far from ordinary.

However, when it came time for Core Formation, she was stunned to see that the Lu Family provided Condensing Crystal Pills, Five Elements Spirit Fruit, and heavenly dew—rare items essential for Core Formation.

She came to understand that the heritage of the Talisman Lu Family was far deeper than she had imagined.

After breaking through Core Formation, she even discovered that the Lu Family’s foundation was unfathomably profound.

Not only did her elder brother Lu Ping’an possess an aura deep and imposing, but her mother Lu Miao exuded an ethereal grace as elusive as mist.

Even Lu Chensha, who often sought spirit items such as Spirit Awakening Pills or Beast Nourishment Pills from Lu Xingchen, carried a trace of Third-Rank Demon King aura.

Wasn’t Lu Chensha merely a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment stage?

How could he possess the aura of a Third-Rank Demon King?

As a former daughter of the Wang Family of Five Elements with a Core Formation seed, Wang Yanjing maintained a discerning eye.

Yet now she realized that during her own Foundation Establishment, viewing Bihu Mountain was as limited as a frog gazing at the moon.

Now that she had broken through Core Formation, it was as if she had stepped out of a well and discovered that what she had seen was only the tip of the Talisman Lu Family’s iceberg.

Moreover, she recognized that these origins were likely linked to Lu Ancestor, the master of Bihu Mountain and Changsheng True Lord.

Thus, her reverence for her handsome father-in-law grew even deeper.

“Mhm.”

Lu Changsheng then inquired if she had any questions or doubts regarding her cultivation.

At present, among the Five Elements Unity Sutra practitioners, Wang Yanjing had delved the deepest, having already broken through Core Formation.

Although her understanding might not exceed that of Lu Xuangen, she was able to offer many valuable insights.

Moreover, the Five Elements Unity Sutra was the most widely practiced method among Lu Family disciples, and she often took charge of imparting its teachings.

Wang Yanjing then voiced her current cultivation issues, particularly regarding her breakthrough while practicing the Divine Abilities technique.

Lu Changsheng patiently answered each question.

He then retrieved a Jade Slip from his Storage Ring, inscribed with cultivation impressions, and handed it to Wang Yanjing.

After his breakthrough to Nascent Soul, he had gained fresh insights into the method.

In the past, these techniques were imparted as revelations, but now, explaining their profound essence in his own words posed a challenge.

Now that he had broken through to Nascent Soul, he could not only explain the methods but also share his personal interpretations.

Listening to his guidance, both Wang Yanjing and Lu Xuangen felt as if a dense fog had lifted, revealing the clear light beyond.

Meanwhile, Lu Chensha, who stayed behind to care for Phantom Mink, did not accompany Lu Qingxuan to the front lines.

After checking on his situation with Phantom Mink, Lu Changsheng gave him the diluted Ten Thousand Spirit Blood.

He then provided him with several seeds of Nurturing Spirit Lotus and various natural treasures to nourish his spirit.

He hoped that once Lu Qingxuan broke through the Ninth Layer of Foundation Establishment, he would push his spirit breakthrough to Core Formation.

When the time was right, he planned for him to collaborate with Hong Lian in subduing Phantom Mink, a Third-Rank Demon King.

Considering that he also maintained several spirit pets and numerous spirit insects, Lu Changsheng additionally provided him with fifty thousand Spirit Stones.

“Thank you, Father,”

Lu Chensha said, his heart filled with joy as he felt his pressing needs had been met.

Previously, when Lu Qingxuan set out for the front lines, he had felt some hesitation.

Given the current situation in Liang-Yue, it was best for him not to venture out.

Yet with his current cultivation, along with his many spirit pets and insects, staying put would not yield sufficient resources.

As for the mountains surrounding Bihu Mountain, they simply did not offer enough resources.

After all, cultivators who commanded insects and beasts were far stronger in battle, though at a cost that was many times higher.

Not only did he command insects, he also commanded beasts.

With a few encouraging words from Lu Changsheng, he went on to visit the other children.

In this way, Lu Changsheng made sure to care for all his children at home.

However, the second generation of the Lu Family at Bihu Mountain was not numerous.

Some remained in the city’s commercial district and spirit lands, others handled family affairs, while some had gone off to Da Mengze.

For such individuals, Lu Changsheng naturally did not neglect them.

Those nearby were brought back; those further away were sent over through intermediaries.

Six days later, at Sumeru Cave Heaven,

Lu Changsheng quietly watched as Lu Wangshu, shrouded in swirling, colorful mists like one undergoing Nirvana ascension, transformed before his eyes.

During this process, her magical energy surged, as if on the verge of breaking through to Core Formation.

But soon, that surge was subdued once more.

For Lu Wangshu, attaining heavenly Core Formation was no longer an exceedingly rare opportunity.

Even if she gave up, it would be nothing more than a trade-off.

Her current aim was to fully harness the effects of the Butterfly Transformation Gu and elevate her Nirvana Ascension to the utmost level.

After a long while, a radiant, rosy glow, resembling a dreamy, ethereal butterfly, completely merged with Lu Wangshu’s body, cleansing every limb, organ, and cell.

At that moment, her entire being appeared as graceful as a celestial blossom, releasing a delicate fragrance and shimmering with soft, luminous brilliance.

Even her silky hair looked crystal clear—flawless and immaculate.

At the same time, Lu Changsheng felt a slight tremor in his spirit root.

He realized that thanks to the Butterfly Transformation Gu, not only had his daughter’s physique, magical energy, divine sense, foundation, and innate potential improved, but her spirit root had been elevated as well.

However, the tremor was very slight.

It indicated that her spirit root had only advanced modestly—likely from Fourth-Rank to Third-Rank.

Nevertheless, it was a significant improvement.

Apart from Lu Quanzhen’s dramatic boost via Demonic Fetus Rebirth, no one else could enhance their spirit root much—even with Heaven Mending Pills.

The effect of the Butterfly Transformation Gu far surpassed that of a single Heaven Mending Pill.

“Daddy!”

Lu Wangshu cried out, her eyes bright as she clearly felt the immense boost her cultivation received from the Butterfly Transformation Gu, drawing her ever closer to the moment of heavenly Core Formation.

“How do you feel?” Lu Changsheng asked, his eyes twinkling with affectionate amusement.

Lu Wangshu excitedly recounted her newfound state, feeling better than ever.

Not only had her cultivation advanced, but it also felt as if invisible shackles had been shattered.

Lu Changsheng smiled at her elation.

He believed that after fully refining the Ten Thousand Spirit Blood, she might even have a chance at breaking through to the Dao Golden Core.

After all, compared to his early days, aside from innate talent and foundation, she already surpassed him in every way.

Immediately, with a flip of his hand, the Ten Thousand Spirit Blood appeared once more.

“There’s more!?”

Lu Wangshu, surprised to see that besides the Butterfly Transformation Gu and Heaven Mending Pill, her father had also prepared other rare spirit items, asked worriedly, “Daddy, aren’t you planning to set off on some dangerous journey?”

Although her father often provided resources for her, he had never been this generous before.

This unusual generosity left Lu Wangshu momentarily dumbfounded.

Fearing that her father might once again leave for long years—perhaps even a decade—and thus bestow a treasure trove upon her,

he reassured her, “What are you thinking? I only happened to make some gains. Seeing you lag behind Lingxiao, I thought I’d do my best to boost your foundation and innate potential.”

With a teasing tap on her smooth forehead, he added,

“Really?” Lu Wangshu asked, unfazed by the tap, knowing her father would never hit hard.

“Of course, really,” Lu Changsheng replied with a wry smile.

“Hehe, then I can rest easy,” she giggled, relieved as she accepted his gift.

Then, just like Lu Linghe and Lu Baixi before her, Lu Wangshu entered the Cauldron and, with her father’s guidance, began refining the diluted Ten Thousand Spirit Blood.

As she absorbed and refined it, under the effects of the Butterfly Transformation Gu, her potential was released—pushing her cultivation, magical energy, and physique to the cusp of further advancement.

Yet at that moment, she sensed fine, almost imperceptible blood-red patterns emerging deep within her body.

They formed mysterious, arcane talismanic inscriptions, resembling tadpoles.

“What is this!?”

Lu Wangshu was instantly shocked.

She hadn’t expected that the spirit item her father prepared would have such a dramatic effect.

It actually managed to awaken her Blood Talisman Spirit Body.

No, it was as if it were nurturing her Blood Talisman Spirit Body!

And not only Lu Wangshu—

even Lu Changsheng, watching the scene unfold, was taken aback.

Previously, when he saw the Ten Thousand Spirit Blood activate his daughter Lu Baixi’s bloodline power, he had been surprised.

Never in his wildest dreams would he have imagined that his daughter’s Blood Talisman Spirit Body could also be ignited by the Ten Thousand Spirit Blood!

It was as if the Ten Thousand Spirit Blood were nurturing her Blood Talisman Spirit Body!