Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1740: 441: Yangming True Master, I Have Been Waiting Here For You! (3)

"I understand."

Lu Changsheng gave a subtle nod. He realized that the [Myriad Ghosts Blood Pool] possessed by the opposition was likely comparable to his own Great Luo Sword Embryo; it was a tool he could utilize, yet one whose full potential remained beyond his current grasp.

Nevertheless, based on the explanation from the Five Poisons Cult Leader, he now grasped why the Yiming Ghost Sect had historically held the position of leader among the Three Great Demon Sects of Jin Kingdom.

With such a Supreme Treasure stabilizing its foundation, its latent power significantly eclipsed that of both the Five Poisons Cult and the Heavenly Corpse Sect.

Through his conversation with the Five Poisons Cult Leader, he rapidly deepened his knowledge regarding the Yiming Ghost Sect and the Heavenly Corpse Sect.

During his previous time in the Myriad Demon Abyss, he had been preoccupied with dual cultivation and recovery, leaving him little opportunity to investigate these matters.

The Five Poisons Cult Leader was forthcoming, disclosing numerous secrets of the Three Sects to Lu Changsheng. She noted that in ancient times, the foundations of the Five Poisons Cult and the Heavenly Corpse Sect were equally formidable.

However, when the Great Tribulation of the Demonic Seven Sects ravaged the Southern Wilderness, the Three Sects were nearly decimated. This led them to forge an early alliance to collectively dominate the Jin Kingdom.

"Demonic Seven Sects."

Upon hearing the name, Lu Changsheng questioned the Five Poisons Cult Leader about why the White Lotus True Monarch had previously visited their Cult to recruit Nangong Yaoyao as a disciple.

"Master, I entered into a formal agreement with the White Lotus True Monarch regarding that situation. I am bound by a Heart Demon Oath, making it impossible for me to reveal the details."

While the Five Poisons Cult Leader had previously disregarded her agreement with Lu Changsheng, that had only involved a standard Fourth Rank Spiritual Contract. In contrast, the repercussions of breaking a contract with the White Lotus True Monarch were far more than she could endure.

Furthermore, if the oath were violated, the White Lotus True Monarch would instantly detect it, and her subsequent fury was a terrifying prospect she dared not face.

"It is of no consequence,"

Lu Changsheng replied, choosing not to push the issue. Instead, he shifted the conversation to other matters.

Mindful of the persona he had adopted, Lu Changsheng refrained from asking overly basic questions. He did not want his fabricated identity to be questioned by the Five Poisons Cult Leader due to a lack of common knowledge.

After all, only two months had passed since the application of the Seven Absolute Love Gu.

While the Five Poisons Cult Leader was under its sway, she had not yet completely lost her autonomy. Consequently, he maintained an air of mysterious superiority in her presence during this period.

"Buzz!"

As the pair traveled back toward the Five Poisons Cult atop the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng, Lu Changsheng suddenly detected a mysterious influx of mana manifest within him.

Though it was merely a drop in the ocean compared to his total reserves, it was a welcome addition. He recognized this sensation as a sign that one of his descendants had achieved a breakthrough to the Late Stage Foundation Establishment.

However, a mere hour later, another wave of mana surged into his Qi Ocean Core.

"What is this?"

Sensing something unusual, Lu Changsheng wondered if one of his children had stumbled upon a rare opportunity. Recalling the past experiences of his son, Lu Quanzhen, he immediately reviewed the status of his children who were currently at the Foundation Establishment Sixth Layer or the Late Stage Foundation Establishment.

[Name: Lu Ping’an]

[Life Span: 94/373]

[Talent: Fifth Grade Spiritual Root]

[Cultivation Level: Ninth Level Foundation Establishment]

[Talent: Body Refining Compatibility (99%)]

"Wait, Ping’an?"

After checking Lu Lingxiao, Lu Wangshu, and the others, Lu Changsheng focused on Lu Ping’an, his expression turning to one of shock.

His son Lu Ping’an had recently been the victim of a body-snatching attempt and should have been in a precarious state. How had he suddenly ascended to the Ninth Level Foundation Establishment?

Furthermore, he had jumped directly from the Seventh Level to the Ninth Level in a single bound.

"Is it possible the body-snatching failed, and Ping’an managed to absorb the benefits of the disaster?"

Lu Changsheng was aware that Nascent Soul Cultivators could not attempt body-snatching indefinitely; each trial drained their Nascent Soul Origin. Typically, after three such attempts, the soul itself would be at risk of shattering.

If the Nascent Soul sustained enough damage, the Spirit Body would collapse prematurely.

"Even if he turned a crisis into an advantage, it shouldn't have taken this long, nor should his realm have spiked in this specific way, right?"

Lu Changsheng’s brow furrowed as he sensed something remained unexplained.

Regardless, seeing the advancement in Lu Ping’an’s cultivation and noting that his lifespan did not show the same alarming signs as Lu Quanzhen’s had in the past, Lu Changsheng felt a weight lift from his chest. It appeared his son was no longer in immediate mortal danger.

He decided that after returning, he would travel to Yue Country and Wu Country to search for his son.

....

At the same time.

On Bi Lake Mountain within the borders of Jiang Country.

"Granny, the Wang Family has reached a point of desperation. They are prepared to surrender their Magical Treasure, the [Five Elements Sword], if your family will step in to help..."

A mysterious cultivator arrived that day to speak with Wang Yanjing.

The visitor was a senior elder from the Five Elements Royal Family.

Since the restrictions on the reclamation war had been lifted, the Five Elements Royal Family had been slowly picked apart. Recently, a Core Formation Cultivator with an old grudge against the Wangs had appeared, seeking both revenge and the conquest of Five Elements Mountain.

Under this pressure, the once-great Wang Family was on the verge of total collapse, with every member facing certain doom.

The final instructions of the old Wang Family ancestor stated that if the clan ever faced a Great Tribulation, they should use the [Five Elements Sword] as leverage to beg for assistance from the Heavenly Talisman Lu Family.

Though the Wang Family loathed the idea of giving up their greatest heirloom, the current crisis left them no choice. They had dispatched this elder to secretly transport the Five Elements Sword to Bi Lake Mountain to plead for salvation.

"The Qingyun Sect gave my husband strict orders not to meddle in affairs within the Luoxia Sect’s territory. That is why he previously instructed you to correspond with the Wang Family by letter,"

Lu Miaoyun explained in a gentle tone.

She had kept a close eye on the Five Elements Wang Family, yet even she was startled by how quickly their situation had turned fatal.

Only decades ago, they were a prestigious Core Formation Noble Family; now, they stood on the precipice of being erased from history.

"I am grateful, Granny. However, I must return with the elder to see things for myself,"

Wang Yanjing said, her face pale as she offered a respectful bow.

Despite being betrayed by a kinsman in her youth, her roots were still in the Five Elements Royal Family. Her deep-seated loyalty would not allow her to stand by idly while her kin were slaughtered.

"There is nothing you can do right now. Reports indicate that besides the Yellow Monkey True Man, various other factions like the Beast Taming Xu Family are looking to claim a piece of the spoils,"

Lu Miaoyun sighed, offering a word of caution.

While Wang Yanjing was a powerful cultivator at the Eighth Layer of Foundation Building, she would be overwhelmed by the forces currently gathering against her family.

"Regardless of the danger, I have been gone for too many years. I must return to see the state of things, or I will never find peace."