Chapter 918: Blood Coagulation War Spear, Reunion with Shen Jianjia

At the Divine Maiden Palace on Divine Maiden Peak where sea and sky met like a sea of clouds on the rear cliff.

A twelve or thirteen-year-old boy with a resolute handsome face and extraordinary bearing sparred with nine metal puppets glowing with dark light all over.

Yuan magnetic power wove around his body like electromagnetic heavenly light. With every move he unleashed astonishing force that sent iron scraps flying from the nine puppets leaving them battered and broken.

Once the nine puppets lay in ruins the boy collapsed to the ground exhausted and panting. The yuan magnetic heavenly light faded from his skin.

Shen Yuanming glanced toward the nearby Seaview Stone where a woman in her prime lounged in a stunning red dress her graceful figure radiating alluring charm.

“Not bad you barely pass.”

Shen Baishuang leaned lazily against the Seaview Stone with her legs crossed. Under her red skirt her shapely legs tempted the eye.

She popped a grape-like fruit into her mouth then flicked her jade finger. From the fruit tray beside her a crystal-clear fragrant fruit resembling a ginseng flew toward the boy.

“Hurry up eat it to restore your strength then get back to training.”

Though she was strict with her nephew on a daily basis.

He was her sister’s own son the Shen family’s sole bloodline. She doted on him deeply.

These spirit fruits might seem like mere snacks to her.

But they were all prepared for Shen Yuanming’s daily cultivation.

Each one worth hundreds or even thousands of spirit stones rare and priceless.

Not only did they strengthen foundations boost vitality and enhance cultivation but they were perfect for low-level cultivators.

Shen Yuanming had long grown used to his second aunt’s attitude. He caught the translucent ginseng fruit and took a bite.

The fragrant flesh and juice instantly nourished his organs and every inch of his body turning into boundless vitality that washed away his fatigue.

After devouring the fruit in a few bites Shen Yuanming felt refreshed and full of energy. But then nine metal puppets suddenly appeared charging at him. He shouted “Shen Baishuang I’m not ready yet!”

“You little brat no respect at all calling your second aunt by name. I think you’re tired of living!”

Shen Baishuang snapped back her finger flicking. The surrounding yuan magnetic field erupted with profound lights blasting toward the boy.

More metal puppets appeared one after another.

“Second Aunt you’re taking advantage of Mom not being here to go hard on me. I’ll tell Big Aunt later!”

Shen Yuanming could barely handle nine metal puppets.

Now with the yuan magnetic field’s power ramped up a level the pressure doubled making it hard to keep up.

“Heh looks like the pressure’s still not enough.”

Shen Baishuang crossed her legs unmoved by her nephew’s words.

But seeing him retreat under eighteen metal puppets his face bruised and swollen she frowned. “Shen Yuanming is this all you’ve got?”

“Besides yuan magnetic heavenly light don’t you know other tricks?”

Shen Baishuang said her voice laced with frustration like iron failing to become steel.

She thought the kid was stubborn with a tough spirit but a bit dense unwilling to adapt.

Or rather not unwilling to adapt.

But under his mother’s guidance he was too bound by principles and rules.

In her tests she restricted him to only using yuan magnetic heavenly light so he gritted his teeth and stuck to it.

“Hm?” Hearing this the boy flew backward his left hand bracing the ground while his right hand suddenly glowed.

Endless crimson energy swirled and a blood-colored war spear burst forth condensing in Shen Yuanming’s palm.

Though the spear was only a meter long it unleashed boundless power.

“Pfft!” Shen Yuanming gripped the blood-colored war spear and thrust forward. A razor-sharp crimson glow pierced through all the metal puppets in front of him.

“If it’s like this it’s way too easy no challenge at all.”

The boy looked at his second aunt on the Seaview Stone his face full of pride.

Even if his current cultivation and yuan magnetic heavenly light couldn’t handle eighteen metal puppets.

He Shen Yuanming was a divine being descended from heaven the son of the skies!

Born with blood coagulation in his grasp.

His right hand could coagulate blood with immense power forming a war spear that pierced through any obstacle.

Even with his exceptional talent in the yuan magnetic path cultivating his big aunt’s Heavenly Light Magnetic Method all these years.

His yuan magnetic heavenly light couldn’t compare to his blood coagulation war spear!

“Heh you little punk getting cocky now.”

Shen Baishuang chuckled her jade hand lifting gently. The yuan magnetic field’s restrictive lights surged.

Instantly waves of yuan magnetic profound light erupted turning into hazy gray figures charging at Shen Yuanming.

Shen Yuanming wielded his blood-colored war spear brimming with unmatched confidence as he battled these humanoid yuan magnetic lights.

Shen Baishuang watched her nephew handle the spear with imposing aura and overflowing confidence. She tsked in amusement finding it intriguing.

When Shen Yuanming was born she and Shen Jianjia hadn’t considered the father’s side at all.

They directly announced to the outside that Shen Yuanming was conceived when Shen Yiren dreamed of a falling star during cultivation inspired by the vision.

They told Shen Yuanming the same.

So he firmly believed he was the son of heaven a divine descendant.

He saw the blood coagulation in his hand as proof of his heavenly divine status.

Whenever he used the blood coagulation war spear he exuded an unparalleled divine poise and confidence.

Just then Shen Baishuang flipped her hand and a transmission jade slip appeared.

“Second Palace Master Yuan Wei True Monarch has come to visit.”

Reading the message Shen Baishuang frowned a nameless irritation bubbling up making her chest tight.

Though she found her husband Lin Yuanti with his dragon yang affliction disgusting and repulsive.

Seventeen years ago after losing her chastity to Xuamu Daoist in White Dew Palace she didn’t know how to face Lin Yuanti anymore fearing the encounter.

In the early years she occasionally visited Blade Forging Mountain to maintain their marital ties and family relations.

But now she had no desire to see Lin Yuanti at all.

For years she’d used seclusion as an excuse avoiding trips to Blade Forging Mountain.

But Lin Yuanti was still her husband in name.

With him coming personally she couldn’t refuse to meet him.

“Second Aunt has some matters to handle. Train on your own from here.”

Shen Baishuang lost interest in playing with Shen Yuanming. She said a word then transformed into a divine rainbow vanishing into the clouds and sea of the rear cliff.

Arriving at her White Dew Palace Shen Baishuang saw her husband wearing a golden crown and clad in a golden robe and cloak.

Shen Baishuang suppressed her inner turmoil and asked “What are you here for?”

“It’s been a long time since you returned to Blade Forging Mountain so I came to check on you.”

Lin Yuanti looked at his wife and sighed.

As the current master of Blade Forging Mountain his status was no less than Shen Baishuang’s.

But he always felt guilty toward her so he lowered his stance.

“I’m fine. I’ve just been in seclusion cultivating lately.”

Perhaps due to his dragon yang affliction Shen Baishuang also disliked Lin Yuanti’s personality finding him indecisive and lacking masculine assertiveness worse than a woman.

In their daily interactions she found him increasingly displeasing.

But with the Xuamu Daoist incident weighing on her conscience she sighed softly. “In a few days I’ll head to Blade Forging Mountain.”

No matter how much she disliked him they were still husband and wife dao companions.

They couldn’t avoid each other forever.

Moreover their relationship affected the ties between Divine Maiden Palace and Blade Forging Mountain.

“Good. I came this time to tell you something.”

Lin Yuanti said gently “Lanxi broke through to Nascent Soul recently so for the Nascent Soul ceremony I thought you’d be better at handling it.”

“Lin Lanxi broke through to Nascent Soul?”

Shen Baishuang had a great relationship with this sister-in-law in the early years even like close girlfriends with her calling her Sister Baishuang.

After marrying Lin Yuanti she called her sister-in-law every day.

But as her relationship with Lin Yuanti grew strained and distant Lin Lanxi gradually distanced herself too their bond cooling.

These years Lin Lanxi had been in secluded cultivation preparing for Nascent Soul so the sisters-in-law hadn’t seen each other in ages.

Still she was happy for her sister-in-law’s breakthrough.

But thinking of this sister-in-law’s personality now that she’d reached Nascent Soul Shen Baishuang couldn’t help frowning.

“Alright I’ll prepare and tell my sister then head over.” Shen Baishuang said.

No matter what as the sister-in-law and the villa master’s wife she had to go preside over and help organize the ceremony for her sister-in-law’s Nascent Soul breakthrough.

Moreover when Lin Yuanti’s father learned of his son’s issue he apologized to her and handed many of Blade Forging Mountain’s authorities to her as his daughter-in-law.

In such a situation if she stayed in Divine Maiden Palace all the time ignoring Blade Forging Mountain it could easily breed discontent among the villa’s elders.

“Baishuang has Yiren not prepared for her Nascent Soul matters yet?” Lin Yuanti asked with concern.

It wasn’t like the rumors that he had designs on his sister-in-law Shen Yiren.

Simply that Shen Yiren’s Nascent Soul breakthrough had been delayed too long.

His own sister Lin Lanxi had already succeeded while Shen Yiren showed no signs.

Hearing about her sister’s Nascent Soul matters Shen Baishuang’s irritation peaked.

If not for the White Dew Palace incident with Xuamu Daoist her sister Shen Yiren might have broken through to Nascent Soul long ago.

And now.

“That damned Xuamu Daoist!” Shen Baishuang cursed inwardly feeling the fault wasn’t entirely hers that day.

She’d kindly tried to match him with her sister only for him to disguise his strength and assault her!

If everything had gone as planned with Xuamu Daoist and her sister becoming dao companions both advancing to Nascent Soul there wouldn’t be all this mess!

These thoughts fueled Shen Baishuang’s anger making her delicate body tremble uncontrollably.

But with her husband Lin Yuanti nearby she suppressed her fury. “Yiren needs more time to prepare for her Nascent Soul.”

Lin Yuanti noticed his wife’s off mood assuming it was about him.

He didn’t press further nodding. “Alright if you need resources or help just let me know anytime.”

Though Blade Forging Mountain wasn’t as powerful as Starrymoon Hall or the Pill Alliance as a renowned forging force in the Starry Sea it had deep foundations.

Especially since his father was once the Starry Sea’s top artificer with vast connections leaving many favors.

So whether top-grade Nascent Soul spirit items or heart tribulation spirit items he could acquire them if willing.

“Mm.” Shen Baishuang nodded finding Lin Yuanti’s attitude inexplicably irritating.

Not because it was bad.

But because it was too good.

After chatting a bit more Shen Baishuang informed her sister Shen Jianjia about Lin Lanxi’s Nascent Soul breakthrough then headed to Blade Forging Mountain with Lin Yuanti.

Though Shen Jianjia forbade her from going out it was mainly to prevent mischief and reflect at home.

Going to Blade Forging Mountain to organize the Nascent Soul ceremony was proper business so she wouldn’t stop it.

Meanwhile in the depths of the ten-thousand-zhang deep sea.

“Master.”

Lu Lingjing called to Lu Changsheng indicating they’d reached the Penglai Island area he mentioned.

“Good.” Lu Changsheng responded his divine sense probing. Then he Turtle Immortal Patriarch and Qin Yuning emerged from the Abyssal Sea Dragon Whale’s stomach chamber.

Top forces like Penglai Island had grand arrays on their islands capable of detecting demon beasts.

If the Abyssal Sea Dragon Whale got too close it could be seen as an attack or provocation.

Though Lu Changsheng wasn’t afraid.

But this trip to Divine Maiden Palace was a visit no need for a big scene.

“So this is the travel speed of a Nascent Soul True Lord a fourth-rank demon king.”

Qin Yuning checked the sea chart seeing they’d reached Penglai Island. She marveled inwardly.

Her initial trip from Penglai Island to deliver a message to Immortal City of Damengze took over half a year.

But this return journey took less than half a month.

“Lingjing thanks for your hard work.”

Lu Changsheng had Lu Lingjing transform into human form. Together with him Turtle Immortal Patriarch and Qin Yuning they burst from the sea surface flying toward Penglai Island and Divine Maiden Palace.

Qin Yuning took the chance to send a message to her master.

In less than half a day the two humans and two demons arrived at Divine Maiden Palace’s mountain gate.

Gazing at the Divine Maiden Palace ahead Lu Changsheng felt a wave of emotion.

Back then seeking Nascent Soul opportunities and clues about his son Lu Quanzhen he’d come to Divine Maiden Palace serving as a guest elder.

Who knew a chain of events would unfold.

Leading to relations with the palace’s second and third palace masters and fathering a son with Shen Yiren.

Counting the time seventeen years had passed since then.

Shen Yiren carried the child for five years before birth and now their son Shen Yuanming was twelve.

Before he could dwell on it the Divine Maiden Palace’s fourth-rank grand array rippled.

A radiant peerless figure emerged.

Even after years apart Lu Changsheng’s eyes still lit up with unmasked amazement at the sight of this Divine Maiden Palace lord.

She wore a luxurious palace gown flowing like a starry river her figure graceful and unmatched with enchanting curves.

Her cascading black hair was styled in a flying immortal bun with a phoenix hairpin a golden step-shake pinned at her temple and jade necklaces dangling elegantly exuding grace and splendor.

Her stunning face glowed softly but Lu Changsheng could clearly see her flawless features without a single imperfection.

“I am Lu Changsheng greetings to Palace Master Shen.”

Lu Changsheng cupped his hands in salute not hiding his true identity.

After all at this point concealment was meaningless.

“Master?” Qin Yuning was surprised.

She hadn’t expected her master to personally come out to greet them such treatment was rare.

After all ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators didn’t warrant Shen Jianjia coming out to welcome them.

“True Lord Lu we’re both Nascent Soul cultivators no need for formalities.”

Shen Jianjia’s eyes shone like stars a plum blossom mark swirling at her brow center. She calmly appraised Lu Changsheng.

Upon receiving Qin Yuning’s message she’d observed from afar sensing Lu Changsheng and company’s approach.

Except for Lu Lingjing whom she saw through as a fourth-rank shapeshifting demon king.

Lu Changsheng and the old servant-like Turtle Immortal Patriarch she couldn’t easily fathom.

Even face-to-face it was the same.

Confirming her judgment this man was a great cultivator reincarnated no simple figure.

“This is my spirit pet Lingjing and this is my steward Ah Gui.”

Lu Changsheng noticed Shen Jianjia assessing them and introduced proactively.

“Please come in fellow daoist.” Shen Jianjia didn’t scrutinize further or exchange pleasantries. She lifted her jade hand leading them into Divine Maiden Palace.

Though she couldn’t see through Lu Changsheng and Turtle Immortal Patriarch she showed no fear.

This was Divine Maiden Palace her territory.

With the fourth-rank grand array even a late-stage Nascent Soul great cultivator she could contend against.