Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1761: 447: Master and Disciple’s Journey, Lu Qingshan’s Combat Strength (Two - s Combined)

Previously on Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family...

After Lu Qingshan confidently claims he can defeat a Third Rank Demon King, Lu Changsheng decides to test his son’s true combat strength. The family travels to the Great Dream Marsh, where Lu Changsheng summons his formidable mount, the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng, for a sparring match. Despite sensing the creature's terrifying power, Lu Qingshan unleashes his Sky-reaching Sword Intent and deploys a sophisticated array of seven Third Rank Flying Swords. As the battle begins, the younger siblings watch in awe, witnessing the immense gap in power between an elite Immortal Sect disciple and ordinary cultivators.

Lu Qingshan felt it clearly; his sword array was trembling and losing stability under the oppressive demonic aura of the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng.

Faced with such pressure, he abandoned any thought of cautious probing and unleashed his full power immediately.

"Buzz buzz buzz——"

Inside the sword array, countless strands of sword qi began to crisscross like a swarm of roaring flood dragons. They tore through the atmosphere with sharp, piercing whistles, appearing as though they could easily shred the void itself.

The Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng, however, radiated a brilliant light. With a simple flap of its mighty wings, golden waves erupted and surged outward, shattering the endless barrage of sword qi.

Undeterred, Lu Qingshan pressed his attack, weaving beams of light into eighty-one distinct streaks. He gripped his Life-bound Magic Treasure, the Heavenly Circulation Starry Sword, and delivered a powerful forward slash.

The resulting sword light was magnificent and blinding, resembling a celestial river cascading from the heavens. This tide of jade-like sword qi bolstered the array's strength, completely enveloping the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng, yet it remained unable to pierce the creature's physical hide.

"Boom!"

The Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng glowed like a scorching sun. A sudden beat of its wings obliterated the surrounding sword lights, causing the seven Third Rank Flying Swords to wobble unsteadily.

"Is this truly a Third Rank Top-Level Demon King!?"

Lu Qingshan stared intensely at the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng, his expression turning grave.

While claiming he could slay a Third Rank Demon King with a mere flick of his finger was boastful, his Great Geng Gold Sword Qi possessed an incredible sharpness that far outclassed other sword cultivators of his level.

Once his sword array was established, he could typically bypass the physical defenses of even a Third Rank Middle Stage Demon King.

Yet, against this Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng, he couldn’t leave a single scratch, forcing him to suspect he was facing a Third Rank Top-Level Demon King.

"It should be at the Third Rank Late Stage," Lu Changsheng corrected his son, before asking if he had any other tricks remaining.

"Only Third Rank Late Stage...?"

Lu Qingshan looked grim and slightly startled. He had been certain the beast was at the Top-Level; otherwise, he shouldn't have been so powerless against it.

Nevertheless, he didn't feel discouraged. He replied calmly, "I have nothing else. This sword array is currently my most powerful technique. If even this cannot overcome the foe, my only option is to retreat."

He maintained total confidence in his invincibility among those of the same rank, often fighting those in higher realms against the odds.

Losing to a higher-level opponent did not bother him; he still firmly believed that no peer could match him.

His invincible Sword Heart would remain unshaken unless someone of his own cultivation level utterly crushed him.

"Run away?"

Lu Qingqi looked at her brother in shock after hearing his remark. "Brother, aren’t Sword Cultivators supposed to charge forward with courage and never back down?"

This was the same question Lu Wangshu had once posed to Lu Qingshan, reflecting a common stereotype about those on the path of the sword.

Lu Qingshan patiently clarified: "Sword Cultivators do value a resolute mind and the courage to advance, never surrendering or wavering. However, Sword Cultivators are not idiots. Facing certain death without fleeing isn't the way of the sword; that is simply being foolish."

He then cautioned her: "If you find yourself in danger later on, escape at the first chance you get. Don’t listen to the nonsense people say outside."

"The execution of your sword array is still a bit sluggish. You likely killed that Flame Lion earlier by preparing an ambush in advance, didn't you?"

Lu Changsheng spoke to his son, instantly identifying the flaw in the technique.

The sword array was undeniably powerful; a Core Formation Middle Stage Cultivator would be in grave peril if trapped inside.

However, much like a Talisman Formation, it required prior preparation to be effective.

While a Talisman Formation could be boosted by adding more Talismans, a sword array did not have that luxury.

"Haha, Father, you truly have a sharp eye for pointing out the core problem," Lu Qingshan said with a hint of flattery.

He continued, "I actually wanted to ask for your advice upon my return. I was thinking that if we modify the material qi mechanism of the seven flying swords, we might be able to improve this area..."

"We will have that discussion once we get home."

Even though Lu Changsheng was only a Core Formation Cultivator, his understanding of cultivation techniques surpassed even that of Nascent Soul Cultivators. He saw many issues, but he couldn't explain them all to Lu Qingshan in a single moment.