Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1808: 462: The Vast Desert Illusory Domain

"Is this the Vast Sand Illusion Realm?"

Lu Changsheng was oblivious to the fact that Ming Sha True Monarch had already set his sights on him. Following the radiance from above as he passed through the Heavenly Dome Crack, he felt as though he had stepped into an entirely different world.

Thick mists swirled around the area, while a massive starry sky overhead glowed as brilliantly as the sun. Far off in the distance, the landscape was dotted with mountains, flowing rivers, delicate pavilions, and towering structures—a sight completely removed from the desolate scene outside the rift.

Based on the records within the Jade Slip provided by Azure Phoenix True Monarch, Lu Changsheng understood that the Vast Sand Illusion Realm was a place of constant change, and its current state would differ from previous openings.

Cultivators typically formed groups to mitigate risks, avoid sudden disasters, and work together to seize the treasures within the central great hall.

At this point, one could venture toward those distant peaks and buildings to search for fortuitous encounters.

Observing the other cultivators scatter upon entering the Secret Realm, Lu Changsheng did not waste time. He urged the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng to fly forward at high speed, then commanded the Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror to track the location of his son, Lu Ping’an.

However, as soon as his Divine Sense reached out, he realized it was being suppressed by an invisible force.

His own senses were hindered, and even the detection capabilities of the Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror were being dampened.

"Is the interference truly this severe?"

While Lu Changsheng was aware that the Secret Realm restricted Divine Sense and prevented one from easily tearing through the void, he hadn't anticipated that his mental reach would be stifled by ninety percent.

Nevertheless, as a Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure, the Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror could still scan hundreds of miles without draining his mana, even under these conditions.

In a flash, he spotted Lu Ping’an being transported by an Earth Dragon several meters in length, upon which sat the same cross-legged Elder who had taken him earlier.

"That looks like a Puppet rather than a Third Rank or Fourth Rank Demon King."

Through the mirror’s perception, the Earth Dragon beneath the pair lacked the vital aura of a Demon King; it was clearly a Demon Beast Puppet.

"With the Vast Sand Illusion Realm suppressing ninety percent of Divine Sense, Nascent Soul Cultivators are unable to simply vanish into the void, which actually works in my favor..."

Lu Changsheng’s eyes narrowed slightly as he contemplated the situation.

The restrictive environment of the Secret Realm wasn't just affecting him; it applied to every cultivator present.

Under these circumstances, having a scouting tool like the Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror and a mount as fast as the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng gave him a massive edge.

Still, the experts capable of entering the Vast Sand Illusion Realm were at least at the Core Formation Late Stage. None of them were weak, and each possessed their own hidden trump cards.

With a quick thought, a Porcelain Bottle materialized in Lu Changsheng’s palm.

As he uncorked it, a medicinal aroma filled the air.

Inside lay a shimmering, translucent pill enveloped by dragon-shaped Qi—the Mystic Dragon Nirvana Pill!

Even though Lu Changsheng intended to slay Lou Mountain True Monarch and rescue Lu Ping’an before waiting for the Secret Realm to close, he decided to consume this precious Fourth Rank Pill early for the sake of caution.

Indeed, one must never be stingy when life and death are on the line.

Furthermore, even if the Mystic Dragon Nirvana Pill wasn't triggered by an enemy, he could simply wound himself just before the effect expired to initiate the Nirvana Transformation, allowing him to break through his limits and be reborn!

Thus, taking the pill now was no waste at all.

Once he swallowed the Mystic Dragon Nirvana Pill, Lu Changsheng felt a massive wave of medicinal energy erupt, slowly permeating his entire physique.

This power would remain dormant, accumulating within his flesh, blood, Meridians, organs, and Dantian. Only when his body suffered a fatal blow would it explode to life, fully unleashing the Mystic Dragon Nirvana Power.

"Old ghost, I hope you don’t disappoint me."

Lu Changsheng tucked his two Fourth Rank Talismans into his sleeve so they could be activated at a moment's notice.

Following that, he used the Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror to lock onto Lou Mountain True Monarch, ordering the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng to trail him discreetly. He planned to wait until they were deeper in the realm and away from prying eyes before launching his assault.

Throughout this journey, Lu Changsheng avoided unnecessary trouble, ignoring the various treasures scattered throughout the Secret Realm.

He watched as Lou Mountain True Monarch gathered a significant amount of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Materials.

The Earth Dragon Puppet used for travel was, by Lu Changsheng’s estimation, a Third Rank Top Level Puppet.

As for the Elder's personal strength, it was hard to judge without seeing him fight, though he was likely at the Nascent Soul Early Stage.

Two days passed before Lu Changsheng felt the timing was right. He signaled the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng to pick up speed, searching for the perfect moment to strike at Lou Mountain True Monarch.

Suddenly, the boom of a distant explosion echoed through the air.

Two Nascent Soul Cultivators were locked in a fierce struggle, sending out terrifying ripples of mana.

Lu Changsheng had no desire to get involved in their fight, so he directed the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng to change course and bypass the battlefield.

After circling around, he saw through the mirror that Lou Mountain True Monarch had also entered a skirmish with another Nascent Soul True Lord over a Spirit Treasure Embryo.

"He uses Earth Element Cultivation techniques. His battle prowess seems slightly higher than the Five Poisons Cult Leader, but he is far weaker than Xuanjian True Monarch."

Lu Changsheng carefully analyzed the combat as he watched.

Neither side used their True Fire, and after a dozen exchanges, they reached a silent agreement to stop. The opponent handed over a Fourth-tier Spiritual Material as a peace offering to end the conflict.

"It makes sense; in a place like this, few would put their lives on the line unless the prize was truly legendary."

Lu Changsheng mused to himself.

If Lou Mountain True Monarch had been drained of his mana, Lu Changsheng could have swooped in like a mantis stalking a cicada.

Instead, the Elder had only used a fraction of his strength and quickly used Spirit Stones to restore his condition, leaving Lu Changsheng without an opening.

This cat-and-mouse game continued for several more days.

Finally, the opportunity Lu Changsheng had been waiting for arrived. Lou Mountain True Monarch stumbled upon a Fourth Rank Demon King inside a cavern. The ensuing battle was grueling, leaving his Third Rank Top Level Earth Dragon Puppet heavily damaged. In the chaos, the unconscious Lu Ping’an was tucked away into a portable realm.

It was likely that the Secret Realm’s suppression of Divine Sense made such spatial storage difficult; it required a great deal of mana to maintain a Third Rank Body Refining Nascent Soul Cultivator inside such a space, which explained why the Elder hadn't done so sooner.