Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1789: 455: Counting the Spoils, the Shock of the Four Great Immortal Sects (3)

By utilizing this Origin Essence, the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art could advance to the twelfth layer, attaining a quasi-fourth rank level and allowing me to push directly toward fourth rank body refining.

"Should I begin my Cultivation immediately, or check on Ping’an’s status first..."

Lu Changsheng felt a slight hesitation as thoughts of his son, Lu Ping’an, crossed his mind.

Had the beast tide not suddenly erupted, he would have already departed for the Yue and Wu Countries to search for him.

The circumstances surrounding the Nascent Soul possession and the rapid succession of breakthroughs still left him feeling uneasy.

However, the current instability within the Immortal City was too severe for him to feel comfortable leaving.

Furthermore, despite the sealing formations, the spiritual energy from the Void Kun’s remains would inevitably begin to seep out.

"System."

Lu Changsheng summoned the system interface and reviewed Lu Ping’an’s status. Seeing that his life span remained unchanged, he pondered for a moment before deciding to focus on Cultivation until Hong Lian had recovered from her wounds.

With Hong Lian guarding Great Dream Immortal City, the city would remain secure unless a Nascent Soul True Lord personally interfered.

Additionally, the events at the Vast Sand Illusion Realm were reaching a climax. It was highly probable that the two True Lords of the Heavenly Sword Sect, and perhaps even the Azure Phoenix True Monarch, had left Jiang Country for the Endless Wilderness to await the opening of the secret realm.

...

Lu Changsheng did not begin his closed-door cultivation right away.

He first assisted Lu Miaoge in restoring her mana and nourishing her physical form. Afterward, he informed both her and Ling Zixiao that he would be entering a period of secluded Cultivation.

He entrusted them with the management of the Immortal City, instructing them to alert him only if something critical occurred.

"Please rest assured, my Lord."

Ling Zixiao, looking both dignified and radiant with her hair elegantly pinned, offered a graceful smile.

Once the arrangements were finalized, Lu Changsheng made his way to the main hall in the rear courtyard. His eyes settled on the massive frame of the Void Kun before he stepped inside its body.

Navigating through a network of organs and vessels, he reached the heart, which still throbbed with immense vitality. With a flick of his hand, he made an incision.

"Poof!"

Scalding blood erupted like a geyser.

Typically, practicing the "Brahman Demon True Saint Technique" did not require such demonic methods.

However, to achieve the highest possible efficiency, Lu Changsheng opted to cultivate right beside the Void Kun’s heart.

"Boom!"

As the "Brahman Demon True Saint Technique" was activated, Lu Changsheng’s skin became covered in dense golden Sanskrit characters and ink-black, mysterious demon runes.

Two distinct Qi mechanisms merged, making it appear as though a Buddha and a Demon God were dwelling within him, chanting sutras to shield his soul as he began to refine the Heavenly Demon Blood of the Void Kun.

Simultaneously, a spectral image of a three-headed, six-armed Buddha-demon manifested. It alternated between chanting majestic Buddhist hymns and letting out millions of terrifying, eerie devilish shrieks, assisting Lu Changsheng in the refinement of the Void Kun’s Origin Essence.

...

While Lu Changsheng was occupied with his seclusion, the tale of the Great Dream City Lord and his wife slaying a Fourth Rank Demon King rippled through the Great Dream Marsh and across the Jiang Country Cultivation world.

"What? They actually hunted a Fourth Rank Demon King!?"

"The Immortal City has a new master. This couple not only repelled the beast tide but also took down a Fourth Rank Demon King and two Third Rank Late Stage Demon Kings!"

"Is it possible that the Great Dream City Lord is a Nascent Soul True Lord, just like the Azure Phoenix True Monarch?"

"That golden light that split the sky must have come from the City Lord!"

"It is terrifying! The power balance in Jiang Country is shifting!"

The news was so shocking that the Great Dream Marsh was thrown into a frenzy of speculation.

The successful hunt of a Fourth Rank Demon King was an event of monumental proportions!

As the sensational reports spread, major factions sent representatives to Great Dream Immortal City, and the Four Great Immortal Sects used secret artifacts to relay the news to their headquarters immediately.

"The Great Dream City Lord is a dual cultivator of magic and body, owns a quasi-fourth rank spirit beast, and possesses top-tier treasures. Together with his wife, they slew the Fourth Rank Void Kun!"

The leaders of the Four Great Immortal Sects were left stunned and speechless by these reports.

If the news hadn't been so urgent, and if they didn't trust their elders on the scene, they would have dismissed it as an impossible fabrication.

The strength of the City Lord, the presence of a quasi-fourth rank beast, the scale of the tide, and the acquisition of supreme treasures—every detail was breathtaking.

"A season of storms is upon us, truly a turbulent time."

"Could the legends be right? Do heroes truly rise in times of chaos? Perhaps the Cultivation world is entering an era of great upheaval and brilliance!"

"First Azure Phoenix, then Yangming, and now the Great Dream City Lord. What is happening to Jiang Country?"

"Is the chaos finally reaching us?"

The leaders of the Four Great Immortal Sects were well-informed of the world's shifts.

They knew the Southern Wilderness had been bubbling with hidden conflicts for a long time, while Jiang Country had remained a haven due to its geography.

But the emergence of these powerful figures signaled that the peace in Jiang Country was coming to an end.

"What exactly is the history of these two City Lords?"

The Sect Leader of the Qingyun Sect mused while examining a jade slip.

The intelligence he held didn't just cover the battle with the Demon King; it also mentioned Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge.

It noted their presence in the city and suggested that their dual cultivation techniques and treasures bore a resemblance to those of the City Lord couple.

Rumors suggested that the connection between Lu Changsheng and the City Lords was deep and perhaps rooted in a shared origin.

"There must be some truth to it. It explains why the Great Dream City Lord is willing to hand the Immortal City over to Lu Changsheng when they eventually leave. It’s no wonder Lu Changsheng is so devoted to the city's affairs."

The Qingyun Sect Leader conjectured silently.

Having met Lu Changsheng several times, he knew the man was pouring all his energy into Great Dream Immortal City.

Lu Changsheng had even hinted that he would be the primary successor once the City Lord couple eventually departed from Jiang Country.