Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1944: 507: How Did It End Up Like This? (part 4)
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Defiantly, Lu Wangshu spoke up, tallying on her delicate fingers like white jade the numerous vows her father had given across the many years.
"Hold on, hold on, those events happened ages ago, and didn't they all demand plenty of time...."
As his daughter dug into those ancient ledgers from three or four decades back, Lu Changsheng hastily cut in, stressing just how overwhelmingly occupied he had been.
Furthermore, crafting and raising these three Fourth Rank Talismans had demanded immense toil from him, draining vast amounts of his time and effort.
In particular, early on when his attempts at inscription kept failing, sourcing the right materials for talisman creation turned into a real headache.
"Alright, alright, Father, no more words, you've toiled enough."
Though Lu Wangshu believed her father had merely overlooked things amid his hectic schedule, as he began to mutter and whine, she couldn't resist offering some soothing words.
Not long afterward, Lu Changsheng assisted his daughter in refining the trio of talismans.
Indeed, it involved true refinement.
The prolonged nurturing needed for these three talismans to attain fourth rank stemmed not just from Lu Changsheng's year-after-year busyness and varying conditions, but chiefly from the sheer difficulty involved!
Unlike common talismans meant for one-time use upon activation, these stood out as exceptional ones akin to the Summoning Talisman.
They linked directly to Lu Wangshu’s Life-bound Divine Talisman, aiding her in cultivating Essence, Qi, and Spirit, purifying Mana, and solidifying her Dao Foundation!
...
One hour passed.
"What's the result like?"
With a grin, Lu Changsheng inquired of his daughter.
"Father, these three talismans feel just like magical artifacts formed through the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, their mana flowing on its own in endless loops. When I practice my cultivation, the pace boosts by nearly half!"
Excitement filled Lu Wangshu's voice as she shared this.
Watching Lu Lingxiao advance in the Core Formation Secret Technique and edge closer to breaking through to Core Formation, while she lingered at the Eighth Layer of Foundation Building, brought her tremendous strain.
For the moment, she managed to hold her own through various means, yet should the other achieve Core Formation, Lu Lingxiao would surge far ahead of her.
"Excellent."
Observing his daughter's face light up with a smile as radiant as a flower in full bloom, Lu Changsheng sensed that the labor poured into refining these three talismans had paid off handsomely.
He extended his hand to tousle her smooth, ebony locks, signaling that progress in cultivation ought to remain solid and unhurried, never forced.
Even as the father and daughter journeyed side by side toward Dragon Fish Island, Green Carp Island, Red Carp Island, and finally Mengxi Island—where Meng Xiaochan, Lu Linghe, and their group pushed forward in development.
"Lu Lang! Brother!"
"Father! Father! Sister!"
The arrival of Lu Changsheng and Lu Wangshu sparked instant joy on the faces of Meng Xiaochan, Bai Ling, and the rest.
"Little Chan, Ling’er..."
Lu Changsheng took in the state of the island, witnessing firsthand the rugged life of opening up new frontiers alongside his wife and offspring.
After half a month, he ventured into the heart of the Great Dream Marsh to inspect the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale.
"Splash——"
The ocean surged with furious turmoil, birthing a colossal whirlpool.
Having slumbered for years, the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale had at last finished evolving its bloodline from Heavenly Grade to True Spirit Level!
Its enormous, regal body now boasted flawless proportions, with black gold scales packed tightly like unbreakable armor, encasing every inch without gap.
Beneath the sun's rays and the waves' embrace, each scale gleamed with an enigmatic, deep glow, while faint dark gold dragon motifs drifted lazily across them, utterly enchanting.
A pair of lofty, dignified dragon horns rose from its crown, radiating the commanding presence of a supreme ruler.
The lateral fins resembled mighty, robust wings, sheathed in minuscule scales sharp as knife blades, flashing icy glints as currents swept over them.
"Impressive, this truly captures the essence of a True Spirit Level Demon King."
Lu Changsheng nodded in approval at the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale's transformed appearance.
In its earlier phases of growth and change, the creature's form had seemed rather clumsy.
"Big Black, are you set?"
Lu Changsheng questioned.
"Roar!"
A deep rumble escaped the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale, signaling its preparedness to assault the fourth rank, brimming with unshakable assurance!
"..."
Thoughts of such firm certainty led Lu Changsheng to remember the whale's prior bid to endure the True Spirit Tribulation, where heavenly lightning had ravaged it, shredding flesh and leaving mere skeletal remains.
"Fine, I'll stand with you shortly."
Even though the whale faced no hurdles in facing the tribulation.
His earlier divination had yielded a favorable omen, foretelling certain success for the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale in overcoming it.
Yet for undertakings of this scale, prudence remained essential.
He had already gathered certain treasures from Myriad Demon Abyss and Five Poisons Cult for the whale, guaranteeing utter triumph without mishap!