Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1841: 473: Phoenix and Luan Cry, Farewell (part 2)

In the process of dual cultivation, Azure Phoenix True Monarch's Heavenly Phoenix Nirvana Power blended seamlessly with the Mystic Dragon Nirvana Pill's influences, giving rise to a Dragon Phoenix Origin that mirrored the harmony of yin and yang.

Without Lu Changsheng's Chaos Body, he could have formed a certain Acquired Spirit Body instead.

Nevertheless, thanks to this Dragon Phoenix Origin, improvements washed over Lu Changsheng's physical form, mana, divine sense, Yin Yang Five Elements Foundation Base, Yin Yang Great Dao Golden Core, and Chaos Body alike.

"Boom boom boom!!!"

Time blurred in the cave as the dragon and phoenix phantoms let out joint roars, unleashing a magnificent, awe-inspiring, and immense magical aura that swept outward like an overwhelming flood.

Despite the protective formations in the cave and the shielding from the Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror, the entire space trembled fiercely, on the verge of crumbling.

With the fading of the dragon and phoenix phantoms, the figures of a man and a woman emerged.

Both lay bare, holding each other close, their gazes meeting in a way that evoked deep affection.

But the woman's eyes held little true affection, as she softly pressed the man back and uttered, "Thank you, Daoist Yangming."

Lu Changsheng had spoken true to her. Through multiple sessions of dual cultivation, her Heavenly Phoenix bloodline had solidified even more, while her body, mana, and Nascent Soul Origin all gained boosts.

At minimum, she had bypassed years of grueling effort in cultivation, and with proper consolidation, she could advance straight to the next Small Realm.

"Daoist, you're too gracious. It's I who should express thanks."

Lu Changsheng gazed upon the Azure Phoenix True Monarch before him and let out an inner sigh.

He recognized that this Azure Phoenix True Monarch was indeed a dedicated cultivator, a true seeker of the Dao, possessing a steadfast Dao Heart that resisted the pull of romance.

Or put another way, he understood that fantasies of charming her through heroic acts and mere dual cultivation sessions were mere illusions.

Eyeing Azure Phoenix True Monarch's fair and elegant form, now tinged with a subtle golden sheen, Lu Changsheng sensed a persistent warmth lingering in his chest.

Though he had guided the dual cultivation,

as Azure Phoenix True Monarch grew accustomed and grasped the flow, she would at times assert control and dictate the rhythm.

The whole exchange flowed dynamically between them, carrying its own distinct allure.

Azure Phoenix True Monarch surveyed the disarray within the cave, lifted her hand lightly, and a crimson light enveloped her, cleansing away every trace of impurity.

She slipped into her refined green brocade robe, smoothed her tousled locks, and transformed back into the familiar, bold, aloof, and dignified Azure Phoenix True Monarch.

Lu Changsheng stared at the Azure Phoenix True Monarch, who resembled a lofty young master, feeling a brief moment of bewilderment.

Were it not for his exposed form and the condition of his magical power and cultivation, he might have dismissed it all as an illusion.

"Sigh!"

Realizing that a cultivator like Azure Phoenix True Monarch demanded gradual conquest through power and charisma, Lu Changsheng chose not to cling or press further.

He lifted his hand casually, pulling a robe patterned with green bamboo from his storage ring to don.

In his everyday role as Yangming True Master, he typically favored a black Fate-Defying Robe.

Yet during the earlier clash, his magical treasure, the Golden Tiger Dragon Pattern Armor, had been utterly ruined, and the Fate-Defying Robe lay in tatters, unfit for use.

He quickly evaluated his bodily condition.

His magical power cultivation had advanced from the shaky Ninth Level of Core Formation to its flawless peak,

poised to summon the Heavenly Tribulation and attempt the Nascent Soul breakthrough whenever desired!

His body refinement had seen parallel gains.

He had previously needed immense resources to master the Brahman Demon True Saint Technique and securely reach the Fourth Rank Body Refinement,

but now it felt tantalizingly close.

If not for concerns that achieving Fourth Rank Body Refinement would invoke a Heavenly Tribulation, Lu Changsheng could have harnessed the Dragon Phoenix Nirvana Origin amid dual cultivation to shatter that bodily barrier outright!

"These gains are simply..."

Lu Changsheng examined his Qi Ocean Core's Yin Yang Five Elements Foundation Base and Yin Yang Great Dao Golden Core.

Beyond the rise in cultivation level, the deeper strengthening of his foundations proved even more valuable to him.

The Mystic Dragon Nirvana Pill's essence fused with Azure Phoenix True Monarch's Heavenly Phoenix power, evolving into a Dragon Phoenix Origin.

This origin, shaped and cycled by the Yin Yang Creation Classic, flowed in yin-yang balance, elevating Lu Changsheng's Dao Foundation and Golden Core to new heights.

Visible now were Yin Yang Fish swirling around the Dao Foundation and Golden Core, as if embodying an Azure Dragon and Heavenly Phoenix fusion, infused with a novel repressive force.

"Dragon Phoenix Origin..."

Lu Changsheng whispered to himself, aware that his Yin Yang Source had significantly advanced in sustaining his body and Dao Foundation, or aiding in dual cultivation.

Furthermore, during battles, his mana could now bear traces of Dragon Phoenix suppression, offering some command over demonic beasts.

"Daoist Yangming, now that we've settled this crisis, plenty of Nascent Soul cultivators will grow envious over what happened between us.

For the time ahead, I intend to seek a hidden spot to absorb the secret realm's gains, and I won't head back to Azure Phoenix Immortal City just yet. What do you have in mind?"

Azure Phoenix True Monarch regarded Lu Changsheng, clad in green robes with features as striking as a celestial being, hesitated briefly, then voiced her thoughts.

Having braved dangers together in the Secret Realm, stood united in combat, and shared days of dual cultivation, a bond had naturally formed between them.

"Withdrawing to cultivate, and skipping a return to Azure Phoenix Immortal City?"

Lu Changsheng arched a brow, quickly deducing that Azure Phoenix True Monarch meant to depart.

The rival had poured immense work into claiming the Fourth Rank Spiritual Land of Poison Dragon Pool via a fierce war. After years of purification, the Immortal City's foundations were only just taking shape, yet now abandonment loomed.

Yet upon reflection, Lu Changsheng comprehended the reasoning.

With their standout performance in the Secret Realm and the treasures acquired, countless foes would target Azure Phoenix Immortal City on their return.

Though Jiang Country boasted the Heavenly Sword Sect,

during Azure Phoenix True Monarch's encirclement by five Nascent Soul cultivators, Xuanjian True Monarch of the same land had stayed uninvolved.

Should Azure Phoenix True Monarch venture back to Jiang Country, the Heavenly Sword Sect's allegiance remained unpredictable.

"I intend to seclude myself for cultivation as well, for a stretch."

Lu Changsheng replied.

While the Secret Realm venture had yielded rich rewards,

the toll had been heavy too.

His life-bound magic treasure [Yin Yang Chart] lay damaged, demanding recasting and enhancement.

The armor [Golden Tiger Dragon Pattern Armor] had fragmented, requiring reforging.

The magical robe [Fate-Defying Robe] suffered harm and called for re-refinement and mending.

The divine skill [Brahman Demon True Body] had self-exploded, needing fresh condensation.

Though he hadn't yet inventoried the storage rings from Heavenly Silkworm True Monarch and the purple-robed elder, their contents would surely offset his setbacks.

Thus, he aimed to journey homeward, venture into the Great Dream Marsh's depths for his Fourth Rank Body Refining breakthrough, then stabilize before gearing up for Nascent Soul.

"Very well, then take good care, Daoist. We'll separate here. Should trouble arise, snap this feather, and I'll detect it and rush to your side at once."

Azure Phoenix True Monarch stated, retrieving a verdant feather from her storage ring and passing it to Lu Changsheng.

This appeared to be a special token, long nurtured with mana to allow distant perception.

She added, "On Qing Xuan's affairs, I must speak plainly: my divination heritage and cultivation methods are intertwined, and regular folk can't practice them, so I can't pass that on to him."

"That said, I came across various divination legacies in my early days, and if Daoist desires, he can examine them."

Azure Phoenix True Monarch proceeded to offer several jade slips to Lu Changsheng, declaring so.

She grasped Lu Changsheng's motive in dispatching Lu Qingxuan to Azure Phoenix Immortal City.

But her cultivation technique legacy was exceptional, tied closely to her own path, and inaccessible to ordinary cultivators.

"Regular folk can't cultivate it..."

Lu Changsheng recalled his personal "Yin Yang Creation Classic," "Brahman Demon True Saint Technique," "Myriad Calamities Poison Spirit Secret Scripture," and his offspring Lu Quanzhen's "Kunpeng Devouring Heaven Demon God Technique."

Such arts imposed harsh entry conditions, barring most from even starting.

Grasping Azure Phoenix True Monarch's intent, he responded without delay.

"These things can't be compelled. If Qing Xuan lacks the affinity, no fault lies there. I'm thankful too, Daoist, for watching over my boy these years."

Lu Changsheng nodded softly, showing no pushiness, and inquired, "How long do you intend for your seclusion, Daoist, and what of Azure Phoenix Immortal City?"

"From ten years at least, up to thirty or fifty at most."

Azure Phoenix True Monarch considered briefly and answered, "Regarding the Immortal City..."

"With my absence, it ought to stay secure from major threats. Plus, as a fresh establishment at Poison Dragon Pool Immortal City, the Heavenly Sword Sect won't tolerate meddling or ruin there."

While Lu Changsheng remained uncertain of the Heavenly Sword Sect's view toward him, she held clear insight into her own position.

So long as she avoided severe injury or provoking the Heavenly Sword Sect outright, they would keep watch over Azure Phoenix Immortal City to safeguard Jiang Country's interests.

"Daoist's destiny is veiled in chaos, beyond my sight, but from my divinations and instincts, numerous Nascent Soul cultivators will soon turn their gaze to Jiang Country. To dodge complications, Daoist should best keep a low profile, revealing yourself publicly only as Yangming True Master..."

Azure Phoenix True Monarch eyed Lu Changsheng standing there and went on to caution him.

Her choice to retreat stemmed partly from forebodings that returning to Jiang Country and Azure Phoenix Immortal City could invite disaster, leading her to step back from the spotlight for now.