Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1813: 464: Lou Immortal Mountain, 4th-Tier Exotic Treasure, Bountiful Harvest!

Fueled by the combustion of Essence Blood, the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng accelerated to a staggering pace. It streaked through the sky like a radiant golden sun, leaving violent gales in its wake.

To prevent themselves from becoming a conspicuous target, Lu Changsheng commanded the beast to fly at a low altitude. They tore through the dense forest, pulverizing any mountains or ancient trees that stood in their path into fine dust.

Utilizing the Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror, Lu Changsheng managed to navigate a safe path, successfully evading the Fourth Rank Demon King and the Nascent Soul cultivators who were rushing toward the mountain pass.

One hour later.

Lu Changsheng reached a secluded cave. His face was ghastly pale and his strength depleted. After gesturing for the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng to maintain a perimeter watch outside, he brought Lu Ping’an into the cavern to recover.

"Huff... huff... huff!!!"

The intense mental pressure Lu Changsheng had been under finally dissipated. He breathed heavily, struggling to steady his emotions and stabilize his Qi Mechanism.

"It is no wonder so many cultivators are consumed by slaughter and conflict; these life-and-death encounters are truly exhilarating."

Lu Changsheng whispered to himself.

While the actual clash seemed brief, it marked the first time he had truly deployed his full arsenal, and the outcome had been something of a gamble.

He had wagered on whether the Nascent Soul Spirit Body of Lou Mountain True Monarch could endure the Taiyin Mysterious Light combined with Fourth Rank poison to break through the Three Treasures Incarnation’s defense.

Fortunately, his opponent's power fell within his calculations, failing to breach the Talisman Formation and the Yin Yang Qi Grasp.

Despite the danger, the experience had provided him with a sense of thrill he had never felt before.

"I benefited greatly from the environment of the Secret Realm, which prevented his Nascent Soul Spirit Body from instantly tearing through the Great Void. Had we been elsewhere, killing his Nascent Soul would have been nearly impossible, even with a successful ambush."

Lu Changsheng realized that until he reached the Nascent Soul realm himself, or could power the [Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror] with the Celestial City Formation, his Taiyin and Solar Mysterious Lights could only destroy a physical form; they lacked the power to completely annihilate a Spirit Body.

"Alas."

Looking down at the pale, frost-bitten Lu Ping’an, Lu Changsheng let out a heavy sigh.

Even though the feat of a Core Formation cultivator slaying a Nascent Soul True Lord was a historic achievement worthy of the records, Lu Changsheng felt no pride.

He would never have risked such a lethal confrontation with a Nascent Soul expert if it wasn't for the sake of his son.

He circulated his Yin Yang Magic Power to neutralize the Taiyin energy within his own body before activating a Third Rank Sweet Dew Talisman.

During the battle, Lu Ping’an had been caught in the vicinity when the Taiyin Mysterious Light struck Lou Mountain True Monarch. Although A Wu had shielded him as best as possible, the shockwaves had still taken a toll.

If Lu Ping’an didn't possess an Undying Golden Body and a Third Rank Late Stage Physique, the aftermath of that strike would have killed or permanently crippled any ordinary Initial Stage Core Formation cultivator.

Even with those protections, his condition remained critical.

However, Lu Changsheng felt a wave of relief upon seeing a flicker of flame in the boy's Qi Ocean Core. The Desolate Dragon Spine in his back was pumping out endless vitality, merging with the Undying Material of his physique to mend his frame.

While the wounds were deep, they were no longer fatal.

With the aid of the Desolate Dragon Spine and the Undying Golden Body, he would likely regain consciousness after a few months of rest.

Turning his attention away, Lu Changsheng looked at the remains of Lou Mountain True Monarch.

Deprived of its Nascent Soul Spirit Body, the physical corpse had been ravaged by the Fourth Rank poison and Taiyin Mysterious Light, appearing like a shattered piece of black earthenware.

With a gentle nudge of Mana, the frozen, broken flesh crumbled into shards. All that remained were a delicate Storage Bag and four Magical Treasures that had sustained minor damage.

Due to the suddenness of the attack, Lou Mountain True Monarch had only been able to grab his Storage Ring and Lifebound Spiritual Treasure, leaving the rest behind.

Lu Changsheng didn't stop to inspect the loot. Instead, he pulled a bottle of Healing Pills from his Storage Ring, swallowed the contents, and began the process of restoring his own condition.

***

Chen Country, Lou Immortal Mountain.

Stretching across thousands of miles, this mountain range was saturated with rich Spiritual Energy and hosted several Third Rank Spirit Veins.

The primary peak sat atop a Fourth Rank Spirit Vein, decorated with magnificent and sprawling palatial complexes.

The Lou Family of Lou Immortal Mountain, a long-standing power in Chen Country, had maintained their dominance for generations.

Their influence reached a peak twenty-three years ago when the family produced a second Nascent Soul cultivator alongside their ancestor, Lou Mountain True Monarch. This solidified their absolute control over Chen Country.

With this newfound strength, the Lou Family sought to unite Chen Country and launch invasions into neighboring lands, aiming to seize resources and elevate themselves into a great immortal clan.

Outside the Lou Family’s ancestral shrine, an elder on duty was yawning with boredom.

Maintaining the shrine was usually a monotonous task involving light cleaning and the occasional reporting of a broken Soul Plate or Soul Lamp from a minor family member.

As the premier Nascent Soul family in the region, their members were treated with utmost deference wherever they traveled. No one was foolish enough to target a member of the Lou Family.

The last time someone defied them—a supposed "Child of Destiny" from the Ming Family of Luoyun Mountain nine years ago—three Lou Family elders had mobilized to wipe the entire clan from existence.

Suddenly, the elder noticed the distant Prohibition Tablet began to vibrate violently.

"Wait, which elder from the main lineage has fallen?"

The old man's expression darkened as he stared at the shrine.

Clans prioritized bloodlines above all else, and the shrine was organized strictly by lineage—direct, collateral, and branch lines. The alarm from the Prohibition Tablet didn't just signal the death of a main branch member; it indicated the fall of a Nascent Soul level ancestor!

According to clan protocol, a guard could not investigate the Soul Lamp of such a high-ranking member alone. He had to notify the family leadership so that at least three elders could conduct a formal inspection.

He sent out an urgent communication immediately, summoning three elders to the scene.

However, after the three elders entered the shrine to investigate, no word came back. There was only a terrifying, deathly silence.