Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1957: 511: Medicine Garden Secret Realm, Infant Transformation Elixir!

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A secret realm suddenly appeared, with divine light shooting straight into the heavens, drawing countless cultivators to flock over and probe it.

Yet, the massive Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale curled up right next to the secret realm, exuding a Demon King aura as immense and confining as an endless abyss, which deterred every cultivator and demon beast from getting close.

In the meantime, Lu Changsheng and Hong Lian hauled a quasi-fourth rank Whale King toward the Great Dream Immortal City, attracting numerous surprised and inquisitive looks from fellow cultivators along the way.

"What’s happening here!"

"That’s the City Lord and the City Lord’s Wife!"

"Is the City Lord venturing into the Great Dream Marsh to pursue a Demon King?"

"Does the towering divine light in the heart of the Great Dream Marsh relate to the City Lord?"

Every cultivator who witnessed Lu Changsheng pulling the quasi-fourth rank Whale King displayed looks of reverence, their thoughts buzzing with various guesses.

Once back in the Great Dream Immortal City, Lu Changsheng employed the Immortal City's third rank taboo formation to pin the Whale King under the city for confinement, before stepping into the City Lord Mansion to confer with Ling Zixiao about the secret realm.

"The secret realm has emerged?"

Ling Zixiao had noticed the divine light piercing the sky from deep within the Great Dream Marsh, hinting at the possible appearance of precious fortuitous encounters, and had dispatched scouts to check it out, though no reports had come back yet.

Hearing this, swift actions were promptly initiated.

Not long afterward, word spread like wildfire across the Great Dream Immortal City that the City Lord and his wife had plunged into the Great Dream Marsh to chase a Demon King, resulting in the unveiling of a treasure-filled secret realm, sparking massive excitement.

Even though this announcement let all know the secret realm was under the City Lord Mansion's ownership, the world of cultivation always had its share of bold risk-takers.

A horde of cultivators rushed straight into the Great Dream Marsh's depths, keen to glimpse the secret realm's condition and perhaps snag some fortuitous treasures for themselves.

"Father, I've heard a fortuitous secret realm has surfaced deep in the Great Dream Marsh—what's the deal?"

Lu Wangshu, captivated by the secret realm's news, hurried to the City Lord Mansion right away to ask Lu Changsheng about it.

"The secret realm's barriers haven't lifted yet, so I don't have the full details. If it piques your interest, you can check it out soon."

Understanding his daughter's curiosity, Lu Changsheng replied with a smile.

Hong Lian had explained that only those at the early Core Formation stage could safely enter the secret realm without risking its balance.

Should it prove secure and unlikely to crumble, the family offspring would undoubtedly be dispatched to delve inside.

"Alright."

Lu Wangshu showed keen enthusiasm for the secret realm and followed up by asking about the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale.

She was aware that her father hadn't ventured deep into the Great Dream Marsh to slay demons, but rather to assist the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale in facing its tribulation.

"Of course it succeeded. You'll meet it soon enough."

Lu Changsheng mentioned that the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale was currently watching over the secret realm and hadn't come back yet.

Next, he passed a gourd filled with Flood Dragon vital blood to Lu Wangshu, directing her to deliver it to Dragon Fish Island.

Afterward, he headed to the rear hall to deal with carving up the fourth rank Flood Dragon King's corpse.

Although the Flood Dragon King's remains were destined for the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng.

Still, the Flood Dragon brimmed with precious resources; things such as dragon claws, dragon tendons, dragon scales, and bones were all top-notch fourth-tier items that required careful processing, rather than letting the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng squander them.

Right then, Lu Changsheng sensed a rush of refined mana pouring into his Qi Ocean Core.

"Has Ping’an advanced?"

With his son Lu Quanzhen having reached the Core Formation Second Layer, followed by breakthroughs from his son Lu Qingshan and daughter Nangong Yaoyao one after another.

Thus, at that instant, associating it with the mana flow, Lu Changsheng naturally recalled his son Lu Ping’an, who was training back home.

But drawing from past instances, he sensed something off about this mana—it didn't match the shift from Core Formation's first to second layer.

He pondered briefly.

[Name: Lu Ping’an]

[Lifespan: 103/607]

[Talent: Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, Undying Golden Body (Upper Class Spirit Body)]

[Cultivation Level: Core Formation First Layer]

[Talent: Body Refining Compatibility (112%)]

"Not Ping’an then?"

Lu Changsheng's brow creased faintly as he turned his attention to his son Lu Quanzhen.

[Name: Lu Quanzhen]

[Lifespan: 100/346]

[Talent: Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, Kunpeng Demon Body (Upper Class Spirit Body)]

[Cultivation Level: Core Formation Third Layer]

[Talent: Combat Law Compatibility (83%)]

"Quanzhen has already hit Core Formation Third Layer?"

Lu Changsheng recalled how his son Lu Quanzhen had advanced from Core Formation First Layer to the second just four years prior.

Though he no longer divided his efforts between divine abilities and artifacts, focusing purely on cultivation, such swift progress remained impressively quick.

Considering that Lu Quanzhen's spiritual root was merely fourth grade.

"Looks like Quanzhen stumbled upon some prime fortuitous events."

Apart from standard practice, such explosive advancement surely stemmed from outstanding chances and superior spirit herbs or earthly treasures.

Furthermore, since his son's lifespan remained untouched, Lu Changsheng felt entirely at ease.

Additionally, he'd earlier provided Lu Quanzhen with a quasi-fourth rank Substitute Talisman.

In essence, barring encounters with Nascent Soul cultivators or elite Core Formation experts, the young man could make his getaway.

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Kunpeng Nest.

A shimmering spirit pond brimmed with misty vapors and glowing lights, emanating a rich, alluring aroma.

Lu Quanzhen was seated in meditation inside it, encircled by illusory Kunpeng forms, steadily absorbing the sparkling essence, his form shining brightly as it received ongoing nourishment, seemingly in the midst of a profound metamorphosis.

After an extended period, his frame emitted popping sounds, sloughing off aged skin, tainted blood, and bits of bone with explosive vigor, reminiscent of a serpent molting or a cicada emerging from its husk, ascending to quasi-third rank.

When Lu Quanzhen's eyes fluttered open, they resembled fathomless voids that could ensnare the soul, yet they quickly settled into tranquil depth, regaining their unadorned clarity as he faced Wugu Old Demon and Shi Hai True Monarch nearby, offering a respectful salute with clasped hands.

"Many thanks to you both, seniors."

"Heh, having led you here, we'd hardly skimp on the rewards for you."

Wugu Old Demon possessed a gaunt build and prominent cheekbones, his face bearing a grin that lacked true warmth.

"Tsk, impressive resolve—you've managed to master such an overbearing body refining method without a fuss."

In contrast to Wugu Old Demon, Shi Hai True Monarch radiated a refreshing aura like spring winds, leaving Lu Quanzhen with a sense of approachability.

He went on: "Come on, we're short on time. Aid me in securing the main prize, and this [Infant Transformation Elixir] is all yours. Though you're a proper heir to the Demonic Sect, snagging an Infant Transformation Elixir isn't easy."

With those words, a small porcelain vial materialized in Shi Hai True Monarch's hand.

Though Lu Quanzhen suspected their generosity was a ruse, and that they'd probably eliminate him after grabbing the prize, the sight of that vial in Shi Hai True Monarch's grasp still made his pulse race.

The Infant Transformation Elixir aided Core Formation cultivators in effortlessly breaking their cores to form a Nascent Soul, attaining the rank of Nascent Soul True Lord!

Across Jiang Country and the Starry Sky Sea for years, he'd never caught wind of any Infant Transformation Elixir available anywhere.

To think Shi Hai True Monarch held one!

"Thank you, senior!"

Despite harboring no real hopes, Lu Quanzhen feigned delight and thrill.

Wugu Old Demon observed the exchange from the side, shot a look at the vial in Shi Hai True Monarch's grip, and responded only with a cold snort, saying nothing.