Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1757: 447: Master and Disciple’s Journey, Lu Qingshan’s Combat Strength (Two - s Combined)
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"Zi Xiao, is something on your mind?"
Noticing the way Ling Zixiao was looking at him, Lu Changsheng spoke up.
"It is nothing."
With Meng Xiaochan and Nangong Mili present, Ling Zixiao simply gave a small shake of her head. She was merely reflecting on the fact that their children, Lu Lingxiao and Lu Wangshu, had also come to visit a few days prior.
"I am aware,"
Lu Changsheng replied with a gentle tone, reaching out to take his wife’s hand.
A sharp sting of jealousy pricked at Nangong Mili’s heart as she witnessed Lu Changsheng’s display of affection toward Ling Zixiao.
She had always understood Lu Changsheng’s family dynamics, yet seeing such intimacy firsthand still left her feeling unsettled.
...
Deep into the night.
Lu Changsheng spoke words of comfort while holding Ling Zixiao in his arms.
"Now that Xiao’er has returned, I intend to place the management of the Immortal City in his hands. This will allow me to focus entirely on my Cultivation, as I hope to achieve Core Formation in the near future," Ling Zixiao whispered while resting against his chest.
Even though she knew Lu Changsheng adored Lu Lingxiao and encouraged his growth, her maternal instincts drove her to secure a solid foundation for her son’s future.
She believed that if her son could oversee Great Dream Immortal City, it would provide a significant boost to his path of Cultivation.
Furthermore, Nangong Mili’s arrival with her own son had sparked a sense of competition within her.
She worried that such situations would repeat. With her own Cultivation level currently stagnant, she felt she and Lu Miaoge needed to solidify the family’s internal authority.
As a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, she realized that without Lu Changsheng’s unwavering support, she would be at a disadvantage against a Core Formation Cultivator like Nangong Mili.
"I have had similar thoughts. Xiao’er has gained enough life experience now; taking on this responsibility will help him develop a commanding presence, which is vital for his eventual breakthrough to the Core Formation realm."
Having been her husband for many years, Lu Changsheng was well-acquainted with Ling Zixiao’s perspective.
He found it natural for a mother to want to protect her son’s inheritance. Since all these children were his own, he had no issue with the most capable among them rising to power.
His son, Lu Lingxiao, had integrated the Seed of Law from [Son of Heaven Qi Observation] and had already developed a powerful, invincible spirit through his travels. By ruling the Immortal City, he could cultivate a sovereign’s aura, which would be instrumental for his Golden Core breakthrough.
Perhaps he would follow the path of Lu Qingshan, who achieved Core Formation through pure sword intent and a relentless heart, ultimately forging an Immortal Golden Core!
"My Lord, thank you," Ling Zixiao murmured.
"There is no need for thanks between us, we are husband and wife," Lu Changsheng said with a smile, pulling her closer and advising her to keep her mind focused on her own journey toward Core Formation.
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The following day, Lu Changsheng spent his time with Hong Lian.
After their time together!
"Husband, what has happened to your Cultivation?"
Previously, when Lu Changsheng engaged in Dual Cultivation with Ling Zixiao, Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaohuan, and Qu Zhenzhen, none of them had been able to detect his progress.
Even Lu Miaoge had only sensed a faint change.
However, Hong Lian could clearly feel that Lu Changsheng’s Primal Energy and Mana were significantly more powerful than before. It was obvious he had achieved a major breakthrough in his realm.
"During my recent journey to the Five Poisons Cult, I came across several unique opportunities. Because of them, I have reached the ninth level of the Core Formation realm," Lu Changsheng admitted freely, admiring Hong Lian’s jade-like complexion and divine poise as he held her.
"You truly are extraordinary, husband."
Though stunned, Hong Lian quickly accepted the news given Lu Changsheng’s past feats. She leaned into him, her voice filled with warmth and her eyes shining with deep respect.
"Did you run into any danger during your travels?"
She was aware that his trip to the Jin Kingdom involved a confrontation with a Nascent Soul Cultivator. Seeing such a rapid jump in his realm made her suspect he had survived a life-or-death crisis.
According to the ancient records regarding Fate, great leaps in Cultivation often arrived alongside great peril.
"There were some complications, but I handled them," Lu Changsheng replied.
He kept nothing from Hong Lian, detailing his battle with the Leader of the Five Poisons Cult and the subsequent events involving the Yiming Ghost Sect.
"Since the Five Poisons Cult Leader is a Nascent Soul Cultivator, he likely possesses a method to resolve the Love Gu. You must remain vigilant, husband," Hong Lian cautioned him. She added, "As for True Monarch Ming Sha, his Myriad Ghosts Blood Pool is a powerful Daoist Soldier Treasure meant for defense. If you face him again, it is best not to get drawn into a prolonged struggle."
"I understand. Also, Hong Lian, I intend to use the persona of a reincarnated expert for my public identity going forward. Do you have any advice?" Lu Changsheng asked her.
Reaching Core Formation at a hundred years old had already sent shockwaves through the Cultivation world of Jiang Country.
While that could be explained away by a special constitution or rare treasures, reaching the Nascent Soul realm at such an age was unheard of.
It would shatter every known record in the Southern Wilderness!
Even with his immense strength, he needed a believable story to mask the truth of his rapid progression.
"I have studied many ancient texts regarding the Southern Wilderness. Jiang Country sits on the edge of the Northern Domain, far from the heart of the region. Most Nascent Soul Cultivators here are only at the Early Stage; they usually migrate to the Central Domain for further breakthroughs..."
"If you take the name of a famous historical figure, you might inherit their old grudges and complicated past. I suggest you either invent a new identity or let me search the records for a more suitable, obscure figure," Hong Lian suggested.
The path of Cultivation is a crowded one, and the rise of any Nascent Soul Great Cultivator is paved with conflict.
Even if thousands of years have passed and the original players have turned to dust, their legacies and enemies often remain.
In the world of Cultivation, where Karma and Fate are real forces, borrowing a name could lead to unexpected trouble.
"Very well, I will give it more thought," Lu Changsheng agreed, realizing the wisdom in her words.
Any figure remembered by history as a Great True Monarch was bound to have a complex and dangerous legacy.