Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1828: 469: War Breaks Out!

"What!?"

Lu Changsheng felt his heart skip a beat, his expression turning solemn.

Azure Phoenix True Monarch commanded a fourth-rank Simurgh spirit beast and a contingent of five hundred Azure Phoenix Daoist Soldiers; her combat power undoubtedly exceeded that of many early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators.

Yet, in this very moment, the battle formation established by her pet and soldiers had been violently torn apart.

But the situation shifted instantly.

"Screech!!!"

A phoenix’s cry pierced the nine heavens.

Between the heavens and the earth, an apparition of a Heavenly Phoenix manifested, wreathed in regal and magnificent crimson flames. It merged with the fractured green Simurgh phantom.

Suddenly, the green Simurgh seemed to undergo a rebirth through fire, its form condensing immediately. Its momentum and Qi mechanism surged, becoming far more powerful as it ascended into the sky.

"This Azure Phoenix True Monarch is truly extraordinary..."

Witnessing this, Lu Changsheng inhaled deeply and let out a slow breath.

He was now nearly certain that the Heavenly Phoenix True Feather he had traded to her was used for more than just helping her Azure Phoenix Spirit Beast break through; she had integrated it into her own Cultivation as well.

It was highly probable that she had gained the Divine Skills inheritance of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan through that True Feather.

After all, both the Heavenly Phoenix True Fire she used during the pioneering war and this Phoenix Bathing Fire phenomenon were directly linked to the Heavenly Phoenix.

"Perhaps her Cultivation technique inheritance was already connected to the Heavenly Phoenix, as legends say both the Azure Phoenix and the Heavenly Phoenix share phoenix bloodlines and descend from the original Phoenix..."

Lu Changsheng mused internally while keeping his focus on the unfolding conflict.

The power of Azure Phoenix True Monarch was beyond doubt, but facing a siege by five Nascent Soul cultivators, she found it difficult to break through the blockade and escape the secret realm.

"Unless her strength is enough to absolutely crush them, fighting against many alone is an uphill battle."

Drawing from his previous experience being hunted by Mingsha, Tan Mei, and Heavenly Silkworm, Lu Changsheng knew the difficulty of facing multiple foes.

Even a middle-stage Nascent Soul cultivator cannot simply overlook the unique divine abilities and treasures of those at the early Nascent Soul stage; they must divide their focus to counter them. This was even truer for Azure Phoenix True Monarch, who was only at the early Nascent Soul stage herself.

"But where are her allies? Didn't three companions enter with her?"

Lu Changsheng frowned slightly as he watched Azure Phoenix True Monarch struggle under the overwhelming pressure of the siege.

He had previously seen one of her companions being pursued by two Nascent Soul True Lords, but that left two others unaccounted for.

If those two intervened, they would be a group of four against five, which would surely allow them to break the encirclement.

Observing the battle raging in the distant sky and realizing he couldn't easily leave yet, Lu Changsheng moved closer to get a better vantage point.

"Whiz! Whiz!"

Just then, Lu Changsheng spotted two more Nascent Soul cultivators taking to the air, joining the assault against Azure Phoenix True Monarch.

"Hm!?"

As he recognized them, Lu Changsheng’s eyes flashed with cold light.

Unexpectedly, Mingsha True Monarch and Heavenly Silkworm True Monarch had also joined the hunt for Azure Phoenix True Monarch.

"Should I step in..."

Under the combined might of five Nascent Soul True Lords, Azure Phoenix True Monarch was already barely holding her ground.

Now, with Mingsha True Monarch and Heavenly Silkworm True Monarch deploying the Myriad Ghosts Blood Pool, the pressure on her intensified drastically, and she began to show signs of an impending loss.

Looking at this, Lu Changsheng debated whether to provide assistance.

He already held a grudge against Mingsha and Heavenly Silkworm.

Furthermore, if Azure Phoenix True Monarch hadn't arrived earlier and scared off Mingsha, Heavenly Silkworm, and Tan Mei, he would have been forced to consume the Mystic Dragon Nirvana Pill and use the Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror in a desperate struggle.

While he was confident he could repel or even slay them, it would have been a high-risk endeavor.

Now that she was in peril, it would feel wrong to simply ignore her and flee the secret realm.

"If I don't rescue her, any connection I have with Azure Phoenix True Monarch will likely end; we would be nothing more than strangers in the future."

"If I help her, even if I don't expect her to fall for me, it would certainly solidify our bond and make us trusted Daoist companions."

Lu Changsheng analyzed the situation.

He definitely had intentions toward Azure Phoenix True Monarch.

This situation provided him with a perfect opening.

By aiding her escape from this trap, he would undoubtedly earn her gratitude.

"Besides, the Mystic Dragon Nirvana Pill only has about a month of efficacy left; if I don't use it now, I'll have to find a way to trigger its effects through self-injury once I leave."

"In that case, I might as well use this chance to release the pill's power. If things get too dangerous, I can use the Michen Banner to force an escape from the secret realm."

Normally, Lu Changsheng’s combat level wouldn't be enough to interfere in a clash of multiple Nascent Soul experts.

His involvement wouldn't usually change much.

However, it would be a different story if he fully unleashed the power of the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone.

In that state, while he might not match Azure Phoenix True Monarch or Xuanjian True Monarch, his battle strength would definitely surpass Nascent Soul cultivators like Mingsha True Monarch!

"The only problem is that while I might win her favor, I could also attract unwanted attention and become a target for everyone!"

If it were just the five cultivators plus Mingsha and Heavenly Silkworm, Lu Changsheng wouldn't be so hesitant.

But many Nascent Soul experts were currently congregating in the Vast Sand Illusion Realm.

Revealing the Great Luo Sword Embryo in such a public setting would surely trigger the greed of others.

If a Core Formation cultivator displayed such shocking power, the name of Yangming True Master would echo far beyond Jiang Country, reaching the entirety of the Southern Wilderness Northern Domain!

Once that happened, that identity would be compromised, and he would have to be much more careful about using the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng, the Great Luo Sword Embryo, or the Brahman Demon True Body.

"So, do I go... or not."

Lu Changsheng continued to weigh his options.

However, as he watched the majestic Azure Phoenix True Monarch, clad in her green-gold armor and radiating cold pride, begin to falter under the assault of seven Nascent Soul cultivators, his hesitation vanished. He decided to act.