Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1882: 487: The Heavenly Sword Sect’s Speculation, Ling Zixiao’s Core Formation Attempt!
Previously on Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family...
"Your skills are extraordinary, Daoist friend, I am impressed!"
With a serious tone, Absolute Sword True Monarch spoke, his face filled with gravity.
This praise came straight from the heart.
The feat of effortlessly taking down a Shadow Sect cultivator, recalling their magical aura, and piercing the facade of a Peak Core Formation expert was beyond comprehension!
Should the Heavenly Sword Sect possess such remarkable abilities, they could thoroughly eradicate every hidden danger within Jiang Country.
"You’re too kind."
With a casual gesture, Lu Changsheng dismissed the compliment, flung the Shadow Sect cultivator to the side, and lifted his cup to the gathered cultivators in the room, "I regret the interruption, my deepest apologies."
"No, no."
"City Lord, you are too courteous."
Previously, a few had viewed this fresh City Lord as approachable and warm, but now, witnessing his steadfast stance as he quelled a Peak Core Formation powerhouse merely through his imposing presence, none of the attending cultivators dared to harbor any slight, quickly lifting their cups reverently with both hands.
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One hour passed, and the whale-hunting feast wrapped up entirely.
"Daoist friend, would you care for a private conversation?"
Prior to departing, Absolute Sword True Monarch turned his gaze to Lu Changsheng.
"Certainly."
Without a second thought, Lu Changsheng accepted right away.
Representing the Heavenly Sword Sect, and given his cordial demeanor, Lu Changsheng was happy to offer some friendship in return.
In the end, both sides desired the same outcome: a secure Jiang Country!
They shifted to a nearby room, where they activated a protective barrier.
"I wonder, aside from the Shadow Sect, did you encounter any other foes from rival nations while dealing with the rabble in earlier times?"
Straight to the point, Absolute Sword True Monarch questioned.
"There might have been some minor pests, though I scarcely noticed. Just the Shadow Sect cultivator who ambushed and slew Changsheng True Master stuck in my mind."
A faint smile crossed Lu Changsheng's lips as he replied.
"Ambushed and slew Changsheng True Master?"
Of course, Absolute Sword True Monarch was aware that Changsheng True Master served as the Deputy City Lord of Great Dream Immortal City.
From the Heavenly Sword Sect's reports, this Changsheng True Master likely shared a hidden tie with the Great Dream City Lord, drawing them together and allowing him to reach Core Formation in Great Dream Immortal City while ascending to Deputy City Lord.
Yet, considering the formidable strength the Great Dream City Lord had just revealed, probing deeper into such personal affairs felt unwise, so he stuck to the core topic, "To not deceive Daoist friend, the Shadow Sect has long excelled in collecting secrets and slipping into the ranks of other cultivation realms."
"As Daoist friend noted, with a Shadow Sect Core Formation cultivator having shown up in Great Dream Immortal City once already, and now this Peak Core Formation Great True Master, it's highly likely that Yan Country or some other power is plotting against our Jiang Country in the shadows. Thus, I request that Daoist friend entrust this individual to the Heavenly Sword Sect for handling."
"In return, the Heavenly Sword Sect will offer Daoist friend fitting rewards, and should the Shadow Sect plot against Great Dream Immortal City, we will pass along any relevant secrets to Daoist friend."
Absolute Sword True Monarch declared firmly.
In today's landscape of great cultivation nations, Nascent Soul True Lords rarely venture out or stray from their domains; the deployment of a Peak Core Formation cultivator underscores the gravity of the situation.
"Certainly."
To Lu Changsheng, this Shadow Sect cultivator held little value, and the insights gained from the "Six Desires Heart Demon Technique" were rather sparse, making it smarter to pass him to the Heavenly Sword Sect for substantial gains.
Besides, should the Shadow Sect discover their Peak Core Formation Great Master in the Heavenly Sword Sect's custody, they would probably steer clear of stirring more chaos in Great Dream Immortal City.
"Thank you, Daoist friend."
Absolute Sword True Monarch bowed with clasped hands before pressing on, "Does Daoist friend possess any further details on this affair?"
"To not deceive Daoist friend, my wife and I are not truly from the Southern Wilderness; we came to Great Dream Marsh for particular circumstances."
"Concerning the Shadow Sect, soul searching revealed some details mostly on the Demonic Seven Sects' arrangements, though nothing precise,"
Gently shaking his head, Lu Changsheng maintained his cover as a Northern Origin cultivator, seizing the chance to glean more knowledge.
Indeed, for a respected Nascent Soul Old Monster, appearing ignorant of key Southern Wilderness matters would seem off.
"Not from the Southern Wilderness..."
Absolute Sword True Monarch eyed Lu Changsheng closely, seeking signs of deception in his claim.
However, the other's Fourth Rank Physique and flawless Qi flow wrapped him like an impenetrable Seamless Celestial Robe, concealing even the ripples of his soul and rendering him utterly inscrutable.
A brief hesitation followed, laced with astonishment, "I never imagined Daoist friend hailed from beyond the Southern Wilderness..."
Then, this apparently candid Nascent Soul True Monarch engaged Lu Changsheng in talk about the ways and lore of distant cultivation worlds.
Drawing on his past dealings, Lu Changsheng answered smoothly.
"The Northern Desolate Cultivation Realm, huh..."
Internally, Absolute Sword True Monarch pondered, his understanding of lands outside the Southern Wilderness limited to vague outlines from old scrolls and scattered lore.
"As for the Demonic Seven Sects, I assume Daoist friend has picked up some knowledge by now..."
Rather than dig deeper, Absolute Sword True Monarch shared insights on the Demonic Seven Sects with Lu Changsheng.
"Over the last few hundred years, the Demonic Seven Sects have grown far more restless, particularly in the past few decades, with many groups clearly swayed by their reach..."
Though Absolute Sword True Monarch withheld the most guarded secrets, Lu Changsheng could already feel the weight and wariness the Heavenly Sword Sect attached to this threat from those revelations alone.
Ultimately, for all its prowess, the Heavenly Sword Sect housed just two Nascent Soul True Lords.
While these pair stood as top-tier among Nascent Souls, in the vast Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm, they fell a bit short, their main goal being to endure the looming Great Tribulation.
"I, residing for now in Great Dream Immortal City, of course wish for Jiang Country's tranquility as well. Should your sect need aid, I stand ready to offer support."
Lu Changsheng easily caught the subtle intent behind Absolute Sword True Monarch's statements.
He wanted Lu Changsheng to aid Jiang Country's defense.
Expecting endless labor for Jiang Country was unrealistic, of course.
Still, if a genuine crisis arose and it lay within his power, Lu Changsheng would gladly step in.
After all, should Jiang Country plunge into conflict, the Lu Family under his watch would suffer the fallout too.