Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1878: 486: Chaos Wanxiang, Astonishing Everyone!
Previously on Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family...
"Truly, a Sword Cultivator acts without hesitation."
Lu Changsheng arched his brows a bit, having figured that Absolute Sword True Monarch would hold off until the banquet wrapped up to ask about things in private. Such boldness caught him off guard.
Still, given how Sword Cultivators prized direct action, it made sense, and a subtle grin tugged at his lips. He replied, "My wife and I crossed paths with Daoist Wuhen back in the day, shared some lively talks, and ended up staying awhile in Great Dream Immortal City."
"Daoist Wuhen and Daoist Cloud Dream were just about to depart from Jiang Country, leading them to strike a deal with my wife and me."
"If my wife and I aided them in taking down the Fourth Rank Transformed Demon King, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, right in the heart of Great Dream Marsh, they'd hand over the Immortal City to serve as our Spiritual Land Dojo."
With a voice steady like still waters, Lu Changsheng kept his expression peaceful as he added, "So, as Daoist can tell, my wife and I came to Jiang Country and claimed control of Great Dream Immortal City."
Yet, these apparently simple statements hit the gathered cultivators like crashing thunder, stirring up enormous shock.
To track and slay the Transformed Demon King, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, buried deep within Great Dream Marsh!
This Dream City Master standing before them had not just slain a Fourth Rank Demon King three years back, but had also joined Meng Wuhen and his wife in the past to hunt another Fourth Rank Demon King, and that deep inside Great Dream Marsh!?
Though the cultivators there might never have pushed into Great Dream Marsh's core, they all knew the place stayed wrapped in endless fog year-round, which crushed down on cultivators' mana and divine sense.
The further in one ventured, the more even a Nascent Soul Immortal got hampered and weakened, turning it into a spot of sheer peril.
Even under those harsh conditions, the pair had teamed up with Meng Wuhen and his wife to bring down a Fourth Rank Transformed Demon King!
What an epic achievement!
"Understood."
Absolute Sword True Monarch stayed composed, giving a light nod without pressing further.
When Lu Changsheng first seized the Immortal City, Heavenly Sword Sect caught wind of the shift in control and probed around in Great Dream Marsh.
From the huge rumbles, surging waves, crumbling islands echoing from the ocean depths, along with demon beast remains and signs of brutal combat, they figured it tied back to Meng Wuhen and his wife working with the pair.
On top of that, once ownership changed, Great Dream Immortal City got set up with Meng Wuhen's Life Path formations to hide the Heavenly Secrets, hinting at some deal struck beforehand with the new City Master here.
He simply hadn't foreseen that the agreement with Meng Wuhen and his wife involved pursuing a Fourth Rank Transformed Demon King straight into Great Dream Marsh's depths!
In that instant, his caution toward the couple sharpened even more.
"Daoist need not worry; my wife and I prefer a quiet life, steering clear of conflicts and petty issues, so Great Dream Immortal City stays just as it was before."
Lu Changsheng assured him, lifting his cup in a respectful toast to Absolute Sword True Monarch.
His demeanor came across as approachable and cordial, signaling no desire to oppose Heavenly Sword Sect.
"We appreciate that."
Whether Lu Changsheng meant every word or not, a powerhouse who could fell a Fourth Rank Transformed Demon King showing goodwill like this left Absolute Sword True Monarch unable to nurture any grudge.
With the Liang Yue War flaring up, Jin Kingdom lurking with greedy intent, and Southern Wilderness plunging into unrest, Heavenly Sword Sect had no wish to stir up a strong foe at this juncture.
Besides, among Nascent Soul figures of standing, their declarations carried weight and truth, leaving little room for deceit or invention.
"Whew..."
As Absolute Sword True Monarch showed no lingering animosity, several cultivators in the hall let out relieved breaths.
They had truly dreaded a showdown between Absolute Sword True Monarch and the Dream City Master.
Should that erupt, it would spell disaster for everyone else caught in the crossfire, much like flames at the gates dooming the pond's fish.
The rest of the time passed in toasts and casual talks, with shares on cultivation experiences.
Lu Changsheng held two main aims for this gathering from the start.
For one, it offered a proper excuse to call for a friendly duel, letting him display his power.
The other was to flex his knowledge a touch.
Be it him or Hong Lian, their grasp of cultivation far outstripped these Nascent Soul experts, backing up the notion of them as Nascent Soul True Lords.
But after the tale of killing the Fourth-Order Void Koi and joining Meng Wuhen and his wife against the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, none of the cultivators dared to challenge or suggest a bout.
So, he and Hong Lian took the lead in mingling with the group, swapping insights on cultivation that aided many greatly, earning their grateful thanks.
"Hiss..."
Some among the cultivators watched in awe as the Dream City Master delved into all sorts of topics, not just trading cultivation wisdom but also chatting Talisman Path with the famed Changsheng True Man, debating Alchemy alongside Danxia Mountain's Great Elder, and they couldn't hold back a gasp.
He even flowed seamlessly in discussion of Music Mastery with Huan Yin Sect's Fairy Qin Qing, which left them stunned.
This went beyond just being well-read.
Without doubt, an ancient Nascent Soul powerhouse, one who'd devoted ages to mastering the Hundred Arts of Cultivation, building up such vast depths of skill.
By the end of the exchanges, the hall's cultivators warmed even more to Lu Changsheng and Hong Lian.
After all, elite experts who'd taken down Fourth Rank Transformed Demon Kings, yet so down-to-earth in sharing cultivation talks, made everyone feel truly honored.
"Such a shame this City Lord is already taken..."
Fairy Qin Qing gazed at Lu Changsheng's refined and striking features, a pang of regret in her heart.
Huan Yin Sect excelled in Music Mastery, dance, and Illusion Techniques, ranking only middling or worse in battle prowess.
Yet Huan Yin Sect's endurance for millennia in Jiang Country stemmed not just from an founding ancestor's bond as Dao Companion to Heavenly Sword Sect's founder, but also from the prized talents of its female cultivators.
They could aid Dao Companions in refining temperament and calming the spirit, while fitting perfectly for Dual Cultivation.
As a result, countless Huan Yin Sect disciples wed as Dao Companions or took on roles as concubines to the prime heirs of Jiang Country's Four Great Immortal Sects, safeguarding the sect that way.
Influenced by this tradition, the present Sect Leader, Fairy Qin Qing, sought naturally to boost the sect's standing by securing a worthy partner.
The Dream City Master she saw now, with his graceful looks, broad knowledge, smooth words, profound cultivation, command over an Immortal City, and few binding ties, stood out as a prime match.