Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1851: 476: Fivefold Tribulation-Dissolving and the Spirit Origin Stone!
Previously on Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family...
"Besides the True Spirit Great Clans, certain cultivators employ special cultivation methods to integrate True Spirit Blood into their own bodies, allowing them to acquire certain bloodline powers and skills, but the details escape me."
"The Azure Phoenix True Monarch probably obtained the Heavenly Phoenix Bloodline via this approach, thus commanding the Heavenly Phoenix Clan's Divine Secret Skills."
In her younger days, Hong Lian had encountered the Azure Phoenix True Monarch, and judging by her prowess in shattering the Great Void and navigating through space, it was clear she possessed deep expertise in spatial arts.
Hong Lian figured that the True Monarch had not only grasped the Azure Phoenix Clan's techniques but also shared ties with the Heavenly Phoenix.
"Hmm."
Lu Changsheng gave a subtle nod, aware that the Azure Phoenix True Monarch undoubtedly held such hidden arts, and then he utilized his personal [Phoenix True Feather] to forge the Heavenly Phoenix Bloodline.
He didn't dwell excessively on this topic, and after a brief exchange, he requested Hong Lian to appraise several of the rare treasures he'd gathered on his recent journey.
"This is the Five Directions Tribulation Stone, a superb item for withstanding the Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation. It assists those attempting Nascent Soul formation in weakening the tribulation's force by ten percent."
Hong Lian inspected the rugged, uneven ancient stone before her for a bit, then offered her assessment.
"Five Directions Tribulation Stone."
Lu Changsheng arched a brow and inquired, "Can this stone provide any advantages for a Fourth Rank Body Refining tribulation?"
He felt assured about progressing to Fourth Rank Body Refinement, yet recalling the True Spirit Tribulation from the Sea Splitting Mysterious Whale, he decided to first reforge his Life-bound Magic Treasure [Yin Yang Chart] as a safeguard against surprises.
"Indeed, for body cultivation, treasures like this for overcoming tribulations hold even greater value."
"Since body refiners endure tribulations not through the myriad tricks available in a Nascent Soul breakthrough;
rather, it's a grueling ordeal of spiritual and corporeal purification and evolution amid the heavenly wrath..."
Hong Lian explained in a soft, comforting tone.
She then turned her gaze to Lu Changsheng, "Do you intend to attempt the Fourth Rank Body Refinement breakthrough first, my husband?"
Unless aiming for Heavenly Nascent Soul, in principle, attaining Nascent Soul proves easier than pushing through to Fourth Rank Body Refinement.
Should one first reach Nascent Soul prior to tackling Fourth Rank Body Refinement, the process becomes remarkably straightforward;
practicing select Nourishing Life Body Refining Techniques could even bypass drawing down a heavenly tribulation altogether.
"Yes, my next priority is advancing to Fourth Rank Body Refinement."
Lu Changsheng answered with a grin.
Hong Lian refrained from probing deeper, confident that Lu Changsheng would surely triumph over any tribulation, and she proceeded to evaluate the leftover heavenly spirit materials.
"This is Blood Shedding Stone, born from a Demon King's vital blood after its demise;
the blood essence has largely faded, yet it can support demon cultivators in tempering their flesh and bones. Perhaps have Bai Ling or Xiao Xi check if it benefits them, husband."
"This is Soul Calming Crystal, which halts corpse rot and boosts the soul strength of ghost cultivators. It serves well in crafting soul-nurturing magic treasures too..."
"This appears to be some serpent's shed skin, transformed into a spiritual material for unknown causes. Its exact use eludes me..."
Even with Hong Lian's extensive knowledge, she couldn't identify every item.
Still, each of these unidentified heavenly spirit materials in Lu Changsheng's possession proved exceptionally scarce and precious.
"This is..."
Here, Hong Lian paused before a fist-sized golden stone from Lu Changsheng's collection, knitting her brows as she scrutinized it intently. "It resembles... a Spirit Origin Stone?"
"Spirit Origin Stone?"
Lu Changsheng showed surprise, unfamiliar with the term.
"Spirit Origin Stones bear a resemblance to Spirit Eye Stones and emerge in regions thick with spirit veins and abundant spiritual energy."
"Yet, Spirit Origin Stones arise when heavenly and earthly treasures coincidentally drop at a spot poised to birth a Spirit Eye. That's why rumors swirl that they harbor such treasures within."
Hong Lian clarified for Lu Changsheng.
"Sounds just like stone gambling."
Drawing from a memory of his past life, Lu Changsheng commented, "So, one must slice open a Spirit Origin Stone?"
"Correct, this Spirit Origin Stone probably seals a demon beast inside, though I can't confirm the details. Opening it risks killing the beast or ruining the treasure."
Hong Lian noted, highlighting the chief challenge of Spirit Origin Stones: determining if the inner treasures have fully developed and remain undamaged.
"Understood, I'll examine it myself soon."
Lu Changsheng shook his head faintly and peered at the golden stone through his Fire Golden Eye, yet failed to penetrate its secrets.
After having Hong Lian assess the heavenly spirit materials in his possession, Lu Changsheng remembered yet another item he'd obtained.
The puppet that detects love luck!
With a mere mental command.
A puppet materialized, seemingly forged entirely from metal, emitting a subtle dark sheen, adorned with elaborate engravings, and bearing minor signs of wear on its frame.