Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1798: 458: Heavenly Mechanism Fate, Omen of Calamity! (part 2)
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No matter how much effort Lu Changsheng exerted, the Heavenly Mechanism Mists remained impenetrable, preventing him from perceiving his son’s current circumstances.
"Is there a flaw in my technique, or am I perhaps employing the wrong strategy?"
After a brief moment of reflection, Lu Changsheng decided to use the bloodline medium to deduce the fates of his other offspring.
Lu Wuyu, Lu Xile, Lu Qingshan, Lu Qingzhu, Lu Qingsong, Lu Wangshu, Lu Qingxuan, Lu Ruyi, Lu Minghuang...
He managed to gather vague impressions regarding most of them, with the sole exception of his son, Lu Qingshan.
During this divining process, he acutely noticed that the resistance offered by the Heavenly Mechanism Mists fluctuated significantly for each child.
"Beyond just their cultivation realm or any spiritual objects used to mask heavenly secrets, the difficulty of divination is tied to an individual's destiny and fortune; for example, if their providence is vast, their secrets profound, and their fate intricate, the difficulty of the deduction rises exponentially..."
Lu Changsheng whispered to himself, his understanding of divination deepening as he gained a clearer grasp of the arts of observing phenomena and destiny.
Take his daughter, Lu Qingzhu, for instance. Despite being a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, her situation was complex.
Not only was her father a cultivator at the Core Formation Peak, but her mother was also a Core Formation Cultivator. Furthermore, she was mentored by the Tianyuan True Immortal and shared a profound bond with her brother, Lu Qingshan.
Because of these factors, her fate was intricately woven with several powerful figures, resulting in massive resistance during divination as the mists shifted constantly.
In contrast, Lu Wuyu and Lu Xile, while being his children, had not yet started Cultivation. Since they lacked connections to those profound in heavenly secrets, the difficulty in divining their futures was practically nonexistent.
As for Lu Qingxuan, he was currently practicing divination himself within Azure Phoenix Immortal City. The city's own secrets were naturally obscured, making it arduous for Lu Changsheng to see through.
Regarding Lu Wangshu and Lu Minghuang, they were protected not only by the family heritage which suppressed heavenly secrets but also by specific spiritual objects designed to hide one's path, creating an invisible barrier against his probes.
"Ping’an, in addition to his Core Formation cultivation and Third Rank Body Refining, likely has external forces masking his destiny; whether it is another person's interference or treasures like the Fate-Defying Robe blocking me remains a mystery!"
Having confirmed through these experiments that his divination skills were not at fault, Lu Changsheng returned his focus to Lu Ping’an.
With the boy's fortune and safety currently shrouded in uncertainty by the heavy mists, Lu Changsheng found it impossible to remain calm.
"To hell with it, it is only a bit of lifespan, is it not?"
Faced with the stubborn heavenly mists, Lu Changsheng summoned his system panel to check his remaining years.
[Name: Lu Changsheng] [Identity: Lord of Bi Lake Mountain] [Cultivation Level: Core Formation Ninth Layer] [Lifespan: 115/781] [Spiritual Root: Earth Spirit Root] [Constitution: Chaos Body]
Typically, those at the Core Formation stage only live for about five hundred years.
Even with the aid of Lifespan Extension Pills or rare heavenly treasures, exceeding six hundred years is a rare feat.
However, Lu Changsheng was an exception.
He had already consumed Lifespan Extension Pills of the First, Second, and Third Ranks. More importantly, he had formed a Great Dao Golden Core and possessed a Chaos Body.
The combination of the Chaos Body and the Flawless Heavenly Fragrance Body, among other spiritual constitutions, granted him a longevity that far outstripped his peers!
Had he not frequently utilized the Life Transference Technique in his younger days—which drained a significant portion of his years—his maximum lifespan might have already climbed past eight hundred!
"Boom!"
Lu Changsheng forcibly pushed through the deduction of Lu Ping’an’s fate by burning his very life essence.
One year!
Two years!
Three years!
His lifespan vanished rapidly during the process.
It took the sacrifice of thirteen years before Lu Changsheng finally caught a faint glimmer of information.
A sign of medium misfortune!
While the exact details of the divinatory symbols remained blurry, the connection of their shared bloodline and the cost of his lifespan allowed him to realize that Lu Ping’an was heading toward a life-and-death crisis!
In the traditional classification of fortune, a sign of medium misfortune indicated a death probability of roughly fifty to seventy percent.
Such odds were terrifyingly high!
"Has Ping’an not escaped the danger yet?"
Lu Changsheng’s brow furrowed. He desperately wanted to know his son's exact situation.
However, his divination skills were capped at the Second Rank, leaving him unable to glean further details.
He had already spent thirteen years and used their blood bond just to get this single omen. To see any deeper would require a price that grew exponentially higher.
"I must go there myself!"
Lu Changsheng halted the divination. Exhaling a long, heavy breath, he took on a grim expression and commanded the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale to accelerate its return.
The specifics of the major misfortune facing Lu Ping’an were still hidden.
Yet, based on his mastery of the divining arts, the fact that this omen appeared despite the heavy resistance suggested the event was imminent.
It would likely occur within the next few years—certainly no more than three!
...
The Endless Wilderness.
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—"
A relentless storm of yellow sand howled across the landscape, acting like an eternal shroud of dust that dominated the wasteland.
This brutal environment was largely devoid of life, save for a few scattered oases.
Lately, however, one could occasionally spot Nascent Soul cultivators manifesting Divine Rainbows, soaring across the dunes to hunt sandworms and monstrous beasts.
These experts weren't wandering out of boredom; they were drawn by the impending opening of the [Vast Sand Illusion Realm].
This particular secret realm was unique because it possessed no permanent entrance.
When it opened, the Illusion Realm would manifest within the Endless Wilderness like a sudden mirage.
Consequently, many Nascent Soul cultivators were patrolling the desert, hoping to be the first to enter, claim the best treasures, and survive until the realm closed again.
"Daoist Qing Luan, by my calculations, the Vast Sand Illusion Realm should have appeared by now. Why is there no sign of it? Is it possible the realm has collapsed and will never open again?"
Upon a high desert ridge, several cultivators sat in meditation.
A purple-robed Elder among them turned to a refined young man wearing a jade-blue shirt to ask the question.
The others also shifted their attention toward the noble-looking youth.
"According to the cycles, the Vast Sand Illusion Realm ought to manifest around this time. However, historical records show that slight deviations in timing are perfectly normal."
The Azure Phoenix True Monarch, clad in a lavish green jade silk robe and a matching glazed crown, held a folding fan adorned with a green simurgh. He radiated a cold, scholarly elegance.
As they conversed, a ripple disturbed the air. A middle-aged man with a powerful build, sharp features, and salt-and-pepper hair stepped out of the Great Void, exuding an air of natural command.
He scanned the group on the ridge, his eyes narrowing slightly before settling on the Azure Phoenix True Monarch. "I detected a familiar presence. So, it is you, Mu Qinghuang."
"Daoist Yinlei, it has been quite some time."
The Azure Phoenix True Monarch gave a casual response, cupping his hands in a polite but distant greeting.
"Heh, indeed, a long time."
The newcomer studied the Azure Phoenix True Monarch with a thin, artificial smile, making it obvious there was no love lost between them.
Nevertheless, whatever old grudges existed, neither man was foolish enough to start a major conflict with the secret realm's opening so close at hand.
With a single step, he vanished back into the Great Void.
The Azure Phoenix True Monarch’s eyes, as sharp as stars, looked through the spatial gap, noting that the man was accompanied by an ally within the void.
"Does Daoist Qing Luan possess a history with Daoist Yinlei?"
A nearby cultivator recognized the middle-aged man as a Nascent Soul rogue cultivator from Qiyun Country. He was famous for slaying a superior Golden Core disciple from a major sect and was currently a wanted man.
"Indeed, we had a dispute in the past," the Azure Phoenix True Monarch answered simply.
Hearing this, the onlookers felt a slight chill.
This Yinlei Daoist had reached the Nascent Soul stage a century ago, whereas the Azure Phoenix True Monarch had only achieved his breakthrough three or four decades prior.
Judging by Liu Yinlei’s wary behavior, it seemed he might have come out on the losing end of their previous encounter.
While the Azure Phoenix True Monarch was known to be formidable—possessing an Azure Phoenix Daoist Soldier and a high-tier spiritual beast—it was shocking to think he could rival someone like Liu Yinlei.
The Azure Phoenix True Monarch offered no further details.
Such rivalries were common; everyone present had their share of enemies.
The reason they chose to cooperate in exploring the realm was precisely to mitigate such risks and prevent being ambushed by foes inside.
The group did not pry further.
While many Nascent Soul True Lords had gathered in the Endless Wilderness, their presence hadn't caused much upheaval, aside from a massive spike in trade at Black Desert Immortal City.
At that moment, inside a quiet courtyard within Black Desert Immortal City.
"Senior, the Wolf Slayer Association reports that the Wolf King has departed for Desert Scorpion City. He was lured away by rumors of treasures and has left Black Desert Immortal City."
A rugged, ordinary-looking middle-aged man read the message on his jade slip. "He is finally gone," he muttered quietly.
Having said that, he stood up, gathered his gear, and vanished into the streets of the immortal city.