Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1993: 523:

This serves as a form of compensation from the City Lord Mansion to the cultivators inside the secret realm, offering a chance to confront the Third Rank Demon King head-on, followed by dividing its flesh and materials among them.

"Willing to follow the Young City Lord to slay this Demon King!"

The cultivators present appeared contemplative, yet the family forces governed by the Great Dream Marsh quickly voiced their agreement.

"Sister Wangshu."

Noticing the affirmations from numerous cultivators, Lu Lingxiao turned to Lu Wangshu, seeking her support.

After all, regardless of the circumstances, he stood no chance against a Third Rank Demon King on his own.

"Let’s go."

Lu Wangshu lightly curved her red lips and remarked offhandedly.

Anyway, the talismans used during this expedition would be reimbursed.Lu Lingxiao then glanced at Qin Yi, Lu Qingze, and the rest, extending an invitation for them to join.

Shortly thereafter, inside the secret realm, Lu Lingxiao and Lu Wangshu led the charge, battling the Third Rank Demon King alongside various cultivators from the realm.

"Six Yang Burning Sky!"

"Talisman Formation, Nine-Nine Wind and Thunder Formation!"

"Heavenly Thunder Saber Technique!"

"Pan Wheel Technique!"

"....."

Earlier, Lu Lingxiao, Lu Wangshu, and their companions had struggled immensely against the Third Rank Bear King.

Yet now, Lu Lingxiao’s Essence, Qi, and Spirit reached their peak condition, and he had progressed even further since entering the secret realm.

In particular, post-Nirvana, the traits of his [All Techniques are Perpetual Bone] had merged into his frame, filling him with boundless vigor.

And right then, Lu Wangshu unleashed her full potential, deploying a talisman formation using a Third Rank Talisman.

With several False Core Immortals participating in the clash, the Third Rank Demon King was soon brought to its knees within under an hour, howling in defeat.

"Many thanks to all the Daoists for your aid today! If you’re interested, feel free to stay and witness the Dao of Core Formation!"

Lu Lingxiao surveyed the scene before him, ceasing to hold back his surging Essence, Qi, and Spirit, letting them burst forth unrestrained as they surged skyward, then ascending step by step to the secret realm’s central peak.

Core Formation!

He intended to pursue Core Formation right here!

Although Great Dream Immortal City offered a superior setting.

And Bi Lake Mountain featured the Mount Sumeru Tree King to purify the spirit.

But in this instant, his condition was exceptionally optimal.

His thoughts were calm, and his cultivation technique flowed naturally, propelling an advance toward the Core Formation Stage.

Indeed... Heavenly Dao Core Formation!

Even Lu Lingxiao felt a touch of astonishment, unprepared for a Heavenly Dao Core Formation—an chance to transcend realms spontaneously!

"Core Formation!? Starting Core Formation!"

"The Young City Lord is undertaking Core Formation in this place!"

"Right after such an intense fight, shouldn’t he rest and ready himself properly?"

The onlookers were stunned and bewildered, deeming the moment overly abrupt.

After all, this was Core Formation, far from trivial amusement.

Who wouldn’t meticulously arrange and nurture their Essence, Qi, and Spirit for it?

Nevertheless, beneath the intent stares of the assembled cultivators, Lu Lingxiao settled into a cross-legged pose atop the Third Rank Spirit Vein, promptly consuming the Coagulation Crystal Elixir from his Storage Ring.

"Hoo hoo hoo——"

In the secret realm, vast quantities of natural spiritual energy howled through the air, converging toward Lu Lingxiao’s position.

Typically, pursuing Core Formation demands cultivation over ten days to half a month, or even months, before tackling the Three Gates of Core Formation.

But Lu Lingxiao’s base was profoundly solid, harboring prospects for the Immortal Golden Core.

Now in the secret realm, he had shattered and rebuilt, elevating his foundation another level, while amassing his impetus to its zenith, resulting in Heavenly Dao Core Formation. This sparked a Nascent Soul Celestial Phenomenon, launching an assault on the Three Gates of Core Formation!

At that time, no cultivators departed the secret realm.

All observed the celestial phenomenon from afar, eager to study the Young City Lord’s Core Formation process.

After all, the majority remained at Foundation Establishment.

Gaining any insights from it would immensely benefit their own future Core Formation.

Meanwhile, Ling Zixiao, who had monitored the secret realm’s events via the Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror alongside Hong Lian, stepped into the realm. With an array plate in grasp, he triggered the preset grand formation to safeguard his son, averting any mishaps.

...

At this juncture, in the Starry Sky Sea, Penglai Immortal City.

Lu Changsheng had been in Penglai Immortal City for over half a month.

Unlike the modest market of Feiyan Archipelago, Penglai Immortal City brimmed with far greater prosperity.

Through days of probing, Lu Changsheng acquired a more thorough grasp of the Starry Sky Sea and the Kunpeng Nest Secret Realm.

Yet no matter how thorough, such gathered intelligence fell short of the firsthand details from Core Formation Stage cultivators venturing into the secret realm.

Thus, his son Lu Quanzhen’s issues could only be addressed by seeking alliances with influential factions.

In the interim, Lu Changsheng noted that First Rank and Second Rank resource prices here were considerably cheaper than in Jiang Country for acquisitions.

If inclined, he could stockpile resources locally, buy low and sell high for substantial gains.

However, for a "Nascent Soul level cultivator" to devote time to peddling for these Spirit Stones, it proved utterly unprofitable.

Given his primary aim in Penglai Immortal City was to connect with the Goddess Palace, Lu Changsheng opted to pay for materials using talismans.

He even visited the Penglai Chamber of Commerce to offload some Third Rank Talismans.

Consequently, in merely half a month, "Xuanmu Taoist" gained some renown in Penglai Immortal City, with various powers attempting to approach and enlist him.

This was expected.

Wherever found, Third Rank Talisman Masters count as rare experts, commanding high regard and drawing recruitment from numerous sects.

Furthermore, Lu Changsheng presented as a Third Rank Superior Grade Talisman Master.

On this particular day, another Core Formation cultivator arrived to inquire if Lu Changsheng would consider becoming a guest elder for their group.

"Does your esteemed chamber possess the leasing rights to a Fourth Rank Spirit Vein?"

As Lu Changsheng emanated the mana spiritual pressure of Core Formation Late Stage, he grinned and posed the question.

The visitor, upon detecting Lu Changsheng’s magical presence, promptly offered a wry smile, stating: "I overstepped, pardon me, Daoist."

With those words, he presented a gift box and departed.

The leasing rights to a Fourth Rank Spirit Vein—beyond the Nascent Soul-level powers in the Starry Sky Sea, few hold them.

And for those who do, arriving in Penglai Immortal City signals their intent to align with Penglai Island, biding time for optimal offers.

In the flash of an eye, another half month elapsed.

"When will the Goddess Palace arrive to settle the debt?"

The allure of a Superior Grade Talisman Master proved strong, even prompting a Nascent Soul-level power to reach out to Lu Changsheng during that span.

Serving for a century could secure him Fourth Rank Spirit Vein leasing rights, plus access to exchange Nascent Soul spiritual items.

But Lu Changsheng showed no desire.

After all, he harbored no true wish to lease such rights in the first place.

He merely employed this as a pretext to await the Goddess Palace’s approach.

Heaven favors the persistent; thus, after two more days, Lu Changsheng at last received a delegation from the Goddess Palace.