《Unlimited Investment in the Destined Protagonist: Forging an Eternal Immortal Clan》 Chapter 1 - Choosing the Strongest Family System Chapter 1: Choosing the Strongest Family System, Merging with the Tyrannical Heavenly Physique, and Ascending to the Throne of the Lu Royal Mansion! When youre out there working hard and suddenly receive news from your family telling you that you can return home to inherit the throne, what kind of experience is that? He, Lu Qingxuan, was now facing this very situation. Qingxuan, its been three years since you joined the Qingyun Dao Sect. Is everything alright ? A few days ago, your older brother tragically perished while vying for an opportunity on an island. This triggered a beast tide, and your father unfortunately died while fending it off! Your mother hopes youll return as soon as possible to inherit the family throne! After reading the message from his family, Lu Qingxuan fell into deep thought. He hadnt expected that just after awakening memories of his past life, hed encounter such a situation. As the second son of the Lu Royal Mansion, he originally had no hope of inheriting the family throne, so three years ago, he came to the Qingyun Dao Sect to cultivate. But now, he had unexpectedly gained the right to inherit. Should he return home to take the throne? A mechanical voice suddenly sounded, startling Lu Qingxuan. Lu Qingxuans eyes couldnt help but light up. [Ding! Loading successful. Please make your choice, host.]. [Option 1: Do not return home to inherit the throne, stay at the Qingyun Dao Sect as a disciple, and receive max-level comprehension and the Purple Yang Dao Physique!]. [Option 2: Return to the family to inherit the throne, lead the family to rise, activate the Strongest Family System, and receive the Tyrannical Heavenly Physique!]. After reviewing the two options, Lu Qingxuan didnt hesitate and immediately chose Option 2. To hesitate even for a second would be disrespectful to the system and the Tyrannical Heavenly Physique! [Ding! The Strongest Family System is loading]. Immediately, a transparent panel appeared before Lu Qingxuans eyes. [Name: Lu Qingxuan]. [Cultivation: Foundation Realm, Second Layer]. [Aptitude: Genius (Dull, Low, Medium, High, Genius, Prodigy, Supreme, Emperor, Immortal)]. [Comprehension: High (same as above)]. [Talent: Mortal Physique (Mortal Physique, Spirit Physique, King Physique, Divine Physique, Holy Physique, Immortal Physique)]. [Module Functions: Please inherit the position of family head as soon as possible to officially unlock various module functions!]. [System Space: Tyrannical Heavenly Physique]. It seems that after merging with the Tyrannical Heavenly Physique, I need to hurry back home to inherit the throne! After glancing over the information on the panel, Lu Qingxuan made up his mind. Otherwise, this system would be useless! Without delay, he immediately extracted the Tyrannical Heavenly Physique and began the fusion process. In the next instant, Lu Qingxuans entire body shimmered with a precious glow as countless streams of spiritual energy poured into his dantian. A vast amount of innate life essence washed over his physical body. Every inch of Lu Qingxuans flesh and bones underwent a mysterious transformation, his skin glowing like radiant purple jade. When Lu Qingxuan opened his eyes, his gaze was like lightning, captivating and awe-inspiring. Sensing his reborn self and his cultivation breakthrough to the sixth layer of the Purple Mansion Realm, Lu Qingxuans face was filled with joy. Moreover, his aptitude and comprehension had both risen to the Emperor level. This was incredibly satisfyingan all-around improvement. As long as he didnt court death, his future achievements would surely be limitless. Next, Ill go through the sect withdrawal procedures and return to the family to inherit the throne as soon as possible! With his decision made, he left his cave dwelling and headed toward the sects administration hall. As an inner disciple, withdrawing from the sect wasnt exactly easy. But Lu Qingxuan had money, which made things much simpler. After all, as the second son of the Lu Royal Mansion, he was quite wealthy. Half an hour later, after spending half his fortune, Lu Qingxuan finally completed the withdrawal process. Without delay, he packed up, activated a flying boat treasure, and set off toward the Lu Royal Mansion. The Lu Royal Mansion was a prestigious foreign princes estate in the Lingyun Dynasty of Beihan Prefecture. Adorned with gold and purple, its title was hereditary and eternal! The Lu Royal Mansion was located in Beiyuan County, the northernmost region of the Lingyun Dynasty, with its clan territory situated in Zhenhai City. The northern gate of the city bordered the entire Northern Sea. The Qingyun Dao Sect was quite far from Beiyuan County, and even at Lu Qingxuans speed, it would take several days to return home. Three days later. As soon as Lu Qingxuan entered Zhenhai City, he was greeted by a scene of devastation. Collapsed buildings were everywhere, and the streets were desolate. Lu Qingxuan knew this was the aftermath of Zhenhai City resisting the sea beast tide, yet to be cleaned up or rebuilt. Soon, Lu Qingxuan reached the center of Zhenhai City. When he saw the still-intact Sky-Supporting Island floating in the void, undamaged, he finally felt a wave of relief. Sky-Supporting Island was the clan territory of the Lu Royal Mansion. Though it didnt look large, the treasure island spanned dozens of miles. Oh, the second young master is back! Quick go report this! Before Lu Qingxuan could reach Sky-Supporting Island, members of the Lu family immediately recognized him, their expressions filled with joy. Shortly after, Lu Qingxuans mother, Jiang Xuanya, emerged from Sky-Supporting Island with a group of clan elders. Greetings, Mother. Greetings, Elders! Lu Qingxuan bowed to Jiang Xuanya and the group of elders. Good, Qingxuan, youre back. Come lets head inside first! Seeing her son after so long, Jiang Xuanyas face lit up with a rare smile. She quickly pulled Lu Qingxuan into Sky-Supporting Island. In the following time, Jiang Xuanya took Lu Qingxuan to pay respects to his father and older brother. Then, under the witness of all the Lu family members, he smoothly ascended to the throne of the Lu Royal Mansion. Afterward, guided by a few core elders, Lu Qingxuan took over a series of miscellaneous affairs within the mansion. It wasnt until half a day later that Lu Qingxuan finally returned to his room. [Ding! Detecting that the host has inherited the family leadership of the Lu Royal Mansion, the Strongest Family Systems functional modules are now loading ]. Lu Qingxuans eyes brightened. In the next moment, the system panel reloaded. [Name: Lu Qingxuan, Cultivation: Purple Mansion Sixth Layer] [Aptitude: Emperor]. [Comprehension: Emperor]. [Talent: Tyrannical Heavenly Physique]. [Family Luck Value: 3828]. [Module Functions: True Sight, Investment Returns, More Children More Blessings, Family Development]. [True Sight: Can see through any clan members cultivation, aptitude, comprehension, fortune, etc.!]. [Investment Returns: Based on system-triggered investment prompts, investing in clan members can yield critical returns of varying levels!]. [Investment Levels, from lowest to highest: White, Blue, Green, Purple, Gold!]. [More Children More Blessings: The more wives and concubines the host takes, and the more offspring born, the greater the rewards. The higher the offsprings aptitude, the richer the rewards!]. [Note 1: The female partners overall rating must not be below 90, with aptitude no less than Emperor, physique no less than Holy Physique, or luck no less than Gold!]. [Note 2: The more children born from the same become will see a reduction in aptitude and talent progressively. Encouraging the host to prioritize quality over quantity!]. [Family Development: Raise the familys power level and complete family missions issued by the system. The stronger the family grows, the greater the rewards!]. [Warm Reminder: The familys luck is extremely important and closely tied to the familys rise and fall. If it runs out, the family will face ruin. If the familys luck grows higher, the luck of its members will improve as well!]. The systems functions were clear at a glance, and Lu Qingxuan felt this system had a lot of potential. However, the More Children More Blessings function gave him a bit of a headache. Lu Qingxuan was a bit speechless. Where could he easily find a woman who met even one of those criteria? For now, he didnt hold much hope for that function. Right now, the family was in ruins and needed him to lead it back to prosperity. The Investment Returns function was what he was most excited about. With that in mind, he stepped out of his room, planning to wander around the Lu Royal Mansion to see if he could trigger an investment prompt. [Ding! A golden-level investment candidate has been detected. The host may initiate an investment!]. As Lu Qingxuan passed by the back mountain, the systems notification finally sounded in his mind. Lu Qingxuan was slightly surprised, a glint of excitement flashing in his eyes. Without hesitation, he followed the systems guidance toward the investment candidate. PS: Cultivation Realms Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Foundation-Building Realm: Physique Forging, Qi Gathering, Mortal Shedding, True Spirit, Foundation. Divine Ability Realm: Purple Mansion, Spiritual Pill, Soul Palace, Divine Union, Nirvana. Ascension Realm: Creation, Void Piercing, Wheel Derivation, Life and Death, Heavenly Sun. [T/N: The above cultivation terms are placeholders for now. I might change them if I deem it necessary.]. Chapter 2 - Investing in a “Useless Protagonist” Template Chapter 2: Investing in a Useless Protagonist Template, Generous Investment Returns, and Lu Yus Burning Fighting Spirit! In the back mountains of the Lu Royal Mansion, a handsome young man, about seventeen or eighteen years old, was sitting on a large rock cultivating. A moment later, the young man slowly opened his eyes and let out a helpless sigh. Sigh! I still cant gather qi. Am I really destined to never be able to draw qi into my body in this lifetime? My Three-Revolution Golden Physique Technique has already reached perfection, but without a better body-refining technique, its hard for my physical strength to improve further. Now that my father is gone, what should I do next? At this thought, a spark of unyielding determination flashed in the young mans eyes. The young mans name was Lu Yu, the only son of the Third Elder. Previously, the Third Elder had tragically perished while resisting a beast tide. Born with a congenital defect in his dantian, Lu Yu was unable to draw in spiritual energy and gather qi normally, making him a veritable useless figure in the entire Lu Royal Mansion. While the Third Elder was still alive, he had consulted countless ancient texts and taken Lu Yu to visit numerous renowned physicians, hoping to cure the defect in his dantian. But without exception, no one could resolve it. Yet Lu Yu, who craved strength, never gave up on himself. Since he couldnt cultivate spells or draw qi into his body, he turned to external techniques and began training his physique. Thus, starting at the age of fifteen, Lu Yu embarked on the path of body refining. After years of arduous training, his physical strength had improved, albeit modestly, but he had never given up. That was until three months ago, when he stumbled upon a mysterious crystal by chance. To his astonishment, he discovered that he could extract life essence from the mysterious crystal, which not only replenished his vitality but also healed his injuries. With the aid of this mysterious crystal, his Three-Revolution Golden Physique Technique had finally reached perfection just a few days ago. His physical strength was now sufficient to hold his own against a True Spirit Realm cultivator without falling too far behind. But now, without a higher-level body-refining technique, even with the mysterious crystal, he couldnt fully utilize its potential. This left him in a bit of a predicament. However, at that moment, Lu Qingxuans figure suddenly appeared and landed in front of Lu Yu. Lu Yu looked up, and a familiar face reflected in his pupils, causing his heart to skip a beat in surprise. Lu Yu greets the Prince! He immediately stood and bowed to Lu Qingxuan, while inwardly wondering, Why has the Prince suddenly come here? In that moment, he couldnt help but speculatecould his treasure have been exposed? The thought made Lu Yus heart pound with unease. Lu Qingxuan smiled faintly. No need for formalities. He recognized the person before him. After all, the Third Elder was part of the direct lineage, and Lu Qingxuan was familiar with the members of this branch. Without delay, he activated his True Sight, and a transparent screen appeared before his eyes. [Name: Lu Yu] [Cultivation: Body Forging Ninth Layer] [Aptitude: Half-Crippled] [Comprehension: High] [Talent: Mortal Physique] [Fortune: Born with a congenital dantian defect, unable to draw qi into the body. Three months ago, on a night when a meteor fell, he chanced upon a meteor-like mysterious crystal that entered his body. Since then, with the crystals assistance, his body-refining technique has progressed rapidly!] Seeing Lu Yus fortune, Lu Qingxuan was reminded of a certain protagonist template from Blue Star! It was practically identical! At that moment, the systems voice rang out again. [Ding! The current investment target can trigger a golden-level return!] [Investing the Earth-tier High-tier body-refining technique Eight Gates Escape Armor will yield the Heaven-grade High-tier technique Nine Revolutions Heavenly Art and the Heaven-grade High-tier martial skill Sky-Piercing Sword Technique!] [Investing the Earth-tier Mid-grade treasure Five-Colored Mystic Light Wings will yield the Heaven-grade Mid-grade treasure Seven-Colored Mystic Light Wings and the Heaven-grade Mid-grade treasure Frost Soul Silver Moon Sword!] [Investing two bottles of Golden Soul Pills will yield two jugs of Purple Extreme Pills, two bottles of Mysterious Gold Pills, and one scroll of the Mysterious Gold Pill recipe!] No doubt about itthe returns from a golden-level investment were incredibly generous! The tiers were all impressive, leaving Lu Qingxuan in awe. In this world, techniques, martial skills, pills, treasures, formations, and the like were ranked from lowest to highest as Yellow-tier, Mysterious-tier, Earth-tier, Heaven-grade, King-tier, Emperor-tier, and Saint-tier Below King-tier, each rank was further divided into Low-grade, Mid-grade, High-tier, and Supreme-grade. King-tier and Emperor-tier, however, only had Ordinary and Top-grade distinctions. Suppressing his excitement, Lu Qingxuan glanced at Lu Yu and offered words of encouragement: Not bad. Even though you cant gather qi into your body, youve never given up on your determination to grow stronger. I see that your path of body refining seems to have hit a bottleneck. I happen to have a body-refining technique here that suits you perfectly! With that, Lu Qingxuan took out the Eight Gates Escape Armor and handed it to Lu Yu. This is an Earth-tier High-tier body-refining technique I collected during my travels. The cultivation method is somewhat uniqueeach step requires immense perseverance. I believe, with your unyielding resolve (and your cheat item), youll surely master it! Hearing this, Lu Yus heart jolted. This Looking at the technique scroll before him, Lu Yus throat bobbed as he swallowed hard, his eyes filled with disbelief. He was practically invisible in the royal mansion, seen as a useless waste by the clan. Yet now, the Prince was personally giving him a technique. And not just any techniquean Earth-tier High-tier body-refining one at that. For context, the Three-Revolution Golden Physique Technique hed practiced before was only Mysterious-tier Mid-grade, and his father had paid a steep price to acquire it for him. Yet now, an Earth-tier High-tier body-refining technique was being placed right in front of him. To say he wasnt tempted would be a liewhat he lacked most right now was a high-level body-refining technique. With a superior technique, combined with the mysterious crystal in his Physique, he was confident he could master even the most challenging body-refining arts. This sudden turn of events left him unsure of what to doshould he accept it or not? Take it. In my eyes, youve never been a waste. Youre a Lu family member who never gives up on becoming stronger! I hope one day youll become a powerhouse capable of shielding the family from storms, just like your fatheror even surpassing him! Take this technique and cultivate it well. Prove to everyone that even without gathering spiritual qi, youre no less than those high-tier prodigies! Hearing these words, Lu Yu felt as if a fire had ignited in his heart, urging him to start cultivating right then and there. He never imagined that someone as insignificant as himself would earn such high regard from the Prince. It was overwhelming. After a long moment of stirred emotions, he reached out with trembling hands and accepted the technique scroll. Thank you, Prince, for your grace. Lu Yu will strive harder in the future and wont let you down! Lu Qingxuan gave a slight smile and nodded. Then, he took out the Five-Colored Mystic Light Wings treasure and two bottles of Golden Soul Pills hed collected, handing them to Lu Yu. Take these Five-Colored Mystic Light Wings and these two bottles of pills as well. The wings will ensure your safety, and these body-refining pills will be useful for your cultivation! Seeing the Prince offer him a treasure and pills on top of everything else, tears welled up uncontrollably in Lu Yus eyes. From childhood to now, aside from his father, no one had ever treated him this way. In that moment, his heart swelled with warmth and gratitude, and Lu Qingxuans figure grew towering and grand in his mind. Thank you, Prince. Lu Yu will not fail your expectations! Taking the pile of treasures and pills before him, Lu Yu vowed passionately once more. [Ding! Investment successful. Congratulations, host, on obtaining: Heaven-grade High-tier technique Nine Revolutions Heavenly Art, Heaven-grade High-tier martial skill Sky-Piercing Sword Technique, Heaven-grade Mid-grade treasure Seven-Colored Mystic Light Wings, Heaven-grade Mid-grade treasure Frost Soul Silver Moon Sword, two jugs of Purple Extreme Pills, two bottles of Mysterious Gold Pills, and one scroll of the Mysterious Gold Pill recipe!] Lu Qingxuan didnt immediately check the series of rewards returned by the system. He gazed at Lu Yu, reached out with his right hand, patted the young mans shoulder encouragingly, and said, Cultivate well. If you lack resources, feel free to ask the Second Elder! I look forward to the day you surpass your father! With that, Lu Qingxuan turned and left the area. Watching Lu Qingxuans departing figure, Lu Yu felt the warmth of family for the first time, and his resolve to pursue the path of the strong grew even firmer. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A moment later, he collected himself and eagerly began examining the Eight Gates Escape Armor body-refining technique. Meanwhile, Lu Qingxuan, who had already left, was now reviewing the systems investment rewards. Chapter 3 - The Heavenly Mandate Empress, Right? First, Obediently Bear Me a Child! Chapter 3: The Heavenly Mandate Empress, Right? First, Obediently Bear Me a Child! As soon as he returned to his room, Lu Qingxuan began to review the rewards from this investment. [Nine Revolutions Heavenly Art: A high-tier Heaven-grade Physique-refining technique. With each turn cultivated, the strength of the physical body doubles. Upon reaching the ninth Revolutions perfection, it cannot be broken by anyone below the Ascendant Realm!] [Sky-Piercing Sword Technique: A high-tier Heaven-grade sword technique with terrifying power. During cultivation, a strand of sword qi must be fused into the bodys acupoints for tempering. When the sword qi in all 108 acupoints is refined into a single Heaven-Piercing Sword Ray, it reaches the stage of perfection!] After reading the descriptions of the technique and sword art, Lu Qingxuan was shocked but couldnt help feel overwhelmed. Heaven-grade techniques and martial skills were incredibly precious to their Lu Royal Mansion. Even in the entire Beiyuan County, there were no techniques or martial skills of this caliber. One must know that the highest-level technique and martial skill in the Lu Royal Mansion were merely the high-tier Earth-grade Pure Yang Limitless Technique and Heavenly Seal Art. But now, through a single golden-tier investment, he had directly obtained a high-tier Heaven-grade technique and martial skillthis gap was no small matter. Sighing, Lu Qingxuan continued to examine the other rewards. [Seven-Colored Mysterious Light Wings: A mid-tier Heaven-grade treasure. A special movement-type auxiliary artifact that can be activated either by channeling ones own spiritual energy or through pre-stored spiritual qi. Once activated, even a Divine Union Realm cultivator would struggle to catch up!] [Frost Soul Silver Moon Sword: A mid-tier Heaven-grade treasure forged from over a dozen precious materials, including the rare Silver Moon Stone and Mysterious Cold Crystal. Its power is immense!] Treasures that reached the Heavenly grade were considered extremely rare in Beiyuan Countyat the very least, the Lu Royal Mansion had no treasures of this level. These two treasures can serve as items for my temporary use! Lu Qingxuan satisfactorily stored away the Seven-Colored Mysterious Light Wings and the Frost Soul Silver Moon Sword. [Purple Extreme Pill: A mid-tier Earth-grade pill recipe. Two pots, each containing 100 pills. The best pill for enhancing the cultivation of Purple Mansion Realm cultivators, with no pill toxicity whatsoever!] [Mysterious Profound Golden Pill: A mid-tier Earth-grade pill. Two bottles, each containing 10 pills. A specialized pill for peak Purple Mansion Realm cultivators, capable of increasing the chances of breaking through to the Spiritual Pill Realm by 60%!] Seeing these two pills of considerable rank, Lu Qingxuan nodded in satisfaction. Especially the Mysterious Profound Golden Pill, which could increase the breakthrough chance to the Spiritual Pill Realm by 60%its value was self-evident. The Lu Royal Mansion simply didnt have such high-quality pills. Spiritual Pill Realm cultivators were considered high-tier powerhouses in Beiyuan County. Within the Lu Royal Mansion, only his father, the patriarch, the grand elder, and the third elder had reached this realm. However, the grand elder had perished while accompanying his eldest brother to seize an opportunity, and his father, third elder, and patriarch had sacrificed themselves while resisting a beast tide. Now, the Lu Royal Mansion no longer had any Spiritual Pill Realm experts to hold the fort. This had caused the Lu Royal Mansion to drop directly from a sixth-rank force to a seventh-rank force. But now, with these two bottles of Mysterious Profound Golden Pills, he believed the Lu Royal Mansion would quickly produce several Spiritual Pill Realm experts. Finally, when he saw the scroll containing the Mysterious Profound Golden Pill recipe, Lu Qingxuan decided to hand it over to the clans alchemists. With this recipe, this type of pill would never be in short supply in the future, and the mansion would surely produce even more Spiritual Pill Realm clansmen. After reviewing all the rewards, Lu Qingxuan took out the Purple Extreme Pills to begin cultivating. However, just as night fell, Lu Qingxuan didnt expect his mother, Jiang Xunya, to suddenly visit. Dressed in a long palace skirt, Jiang Xunya slowly walked in from the doorway. Mother, why are you here!? Lu Qingxuan immediately stood up, bowed to Jiang Xunya, and asked in confusion. At the same time, a system notification sounded in his mind. [Ding, a white-tier investment clansman has been detected. The host may initiate an investment!] [Investing one Saintly Appearance Preservation Pill will yield one bottle of Purple Clarity Spirit Essence Pills and 300 high-tier Mystic-grade spirit herbs!] [Investing one Cold Abyss Ice Spirit Pearl will yield three Sword Dao Crystals and 5,000 mid-grade spirit stones!] Lu Qingxuans eyes lit up. He hadnt expected that even his own mother could be an investment target. Just as Lu Qingxuan was inwardly surprised, Jiang Xunya looked at her son with a hint of heartache and said, Qingxuan, I know youve just taken over the throne, and there are many matters for you to handle, so I chose this moment to come find you. Im here to discuss your lifelong matter with you. Hearing the words lifelong matter, Lu Qingxuans brows furrowed slightly as he continued listening to Jiang Xunya. In the past few days, I had originally planned to select a few talented women for you to take as concubines first, so they could bear new bloodlines for the Lu Royal Mansion. But yesterday, Emperor Lingyun suddenly issued an imperial decree. To commend our Lu Royal Mansion for our contributions in resisting the beast tide, he intends to betroth an imperial princess to you, with the wedding to take place in seven days. For this, I hope you can prepare yourself mentally and take this matter seriously. Now that your father and eldest brother are no longer here, all the burdens and responsibilities of the mansion fall solely on your shoulders. If you dont produce an heir soon and something unexpected happens to you, how could I face your father and the ancestors of the Lu Royal Mansion? By the end, Jiang Xunyas expression turned solemn. Clearly, she placed great importance on the issue of continuing the Lu Royal Mansions lineage. Hearing this, Lu Qingxuan was stunned. Betrothed to him? And it was an imperial decree personally issued by Emperor Lingyun? He truly hadnt expected something like this to happen to him. Marrying a woman he had never met made him somewhat uneasy. What if the betrothed princess turned out to be a flower-like (ugly) woman? How could he accept that? Seeming to notice Lu Qingxuans concerns, Jiang Xunya explained, Qingxuan, Emperor Lingyun plans to betroth the Fifth Imperial Princess to you. As for the Fifth Imperial Princess, you should know of her. Though shes now faded into obscurity, her aptitude, comprehension, and beauty are all exceptional. She was once a renowned genius of the Lingyun Dynasty. If you marry her, the children you produce likely wont have poor aptitude either. Though Lu Qingxuan had never met the Fifth Imperial Princess of the Lingyun Dynasty, he had indeed heard of her deeds. Ling Xiyue, the Fifth Imperial Princess of the Lingyun Dynasty, had displayed extraordinary cultivation talent from a young age. Starting her cultivation, she crossed the Body Forging and Qi Gathering realms in just half a year, stepping into the True Spirit Realm. At the age of fourteen, she broke through to the Foundation Realm and entered the Purple Mansion Realm, officially stepping into the Greater Divine Ability Realm. Then, on her seventeenth birthday, she broke through to the Spiritual Pill Realm, and by twenty, she reached the peak of the Divine Union Realm. Just as everyone anticipated her breakthrough to the Nirvana Realm, it was as if the heavens played a cruel joke on her. Ling Xiyues breakthrough failed, and overnight, her cultivation regressed to the Purple Mansion Realm. Despite this, the Lingyun Dynasty didnt give up on her, continuing to provide her with abundant resources for cultivation. But from that point on, her cultivation never advanced again, remaining stuck in the Purple Mansion Realm to this day. The Lingyun Dynasty sought out numerous experts to investigate, yet they could never pinpoint the reason. Thinking of Ling Xiyues various experiences, Lu Qingxuan couldnt help but feel a wave of sadness. A genius girl once held in high regard suddenly turning into a waste unable to progress furthersurely no one would feel good about that! Hm! But at that moment, something stirred in Lu Qingxuans heart as he recalled a novel he had read on Blue Star. This Ling Xiyuecould she be a protagonist template!? Lu Qingxuans expression turned odd. If that were true, marrying her might not be a loss at all. [Ding, it has been detected that the Lingyun Dynasty has a woman with a Husband-Boosting Fate and golden-tier luckLing Xiyue, the reincarnated body of the Heavenly Mandate Empress. Her memories have yet to awaken. It is recommended to take her as your wife!] Hearing the systems prompt, a glint of intrigue flashed deep in Lu Qingxuans eyes. A Husband-Boosting Fate, golden-tier luck, the reincarnated Physique of the Heavenly Mandate Empress! And her past-life memories hadnt even awakened yet! What was there to wait for? He had to seize this opportunity! He was banking on this timing gap. If the Empress had already awakened her past-life memories, he might actually have some reservations. But now, Lu Qingxuan had already made up his mind. The Heavenly Mandate Empress, huh? First, obediently bear me a child! Seeing the change in Lu Qingxuans expression, Jiang Xunya assumed he was unwilling to marry the Fifth Imperial Princess and immediately spoke again. Qingxuan, Emperor Lingyun betrothing her to you is actually beneficial to our Lu Royal Mansion. If you marry the Fifth Imperial Princess, not only will our Lu Royal Mansion gain a connection to the imperial family, but we can also use this to deter those forces eyeing our mansions assets. Though the Lu Royal Mansion was situated in Beiyuan County, the entire county wasnt solely under their control. There were also the Zhou Family, Fang Family, Han Family, and the County Governors Mansionfour forces not weaker than the Lu Royal Mansion. With the Lu Royal Mansions strength now greatly diminished, the many resources it controlled would inevitably attract the covetous eyes of other forces. Lu Qingxuan couldnt deny his mothers words. Now, combined with the systems suggestion, whether for himself or the mansion, marrying the Fifth Imperial Princess was a must. Immediately, Lu Qingxuan nodded. Alright, the Lu Royal Mansion will welcome the Fifth Imperial Princess with the highest honors. Hearing her son finally agree, Jiang Xunyas expression brightened with joy. Then Ill give the orders now and start preparing for this wedding banquet. With that, she turned to leave. However, Lu Qingxuan called out to her, Mother, I brought back two good things for you from the Qingyun Dao Sect. Hearing this, Jiang Xunya was somewhat surprised, pausing her steps mid-turn. Meanwhile, Lu Qingxuan had already taken out a pill shimmering with rosy clouds and a white pearl wreathed in misty fog, handing them to Jiang Xunya. Mother, this is a Saintly Appearance Preservation Pill, with effects to preserve youth and enhance beauty. And this Cold Abyss Ice Spirit Pearl can help you comprehend a trace of the True Intent of Ice. I hope you like them. These two items were special treasures Lu Qingxuan had collected at the Qingyun Dao Sect. Though not exceedingly precious, they were comparable to high-tier Mystic-grade treasures and considered rare. Jiang Xunya was genuinely surprised. Her son had brought her gifts for the first time, and her heart warmed slightly. Her expression softened as she said, Hm, I like both of these very much. Then Mother will accept them! As a mother, Jiang Xunya felt both comforted and delighted by anything her son gave herespecially since these two treasures were exactly to her liking. After accepting the items, Jiang Xunya left Lu Qingxuans room with a face full of smiles. [Ding! Investment successful. Congratulations to the host for obtaining one bottle of Purple Clarity Spirit Essence Pills, 300 high-tier Mystic-grade spirit herbs, three Sword Dao Crystals, and 5,000 mid-grade spirit stones!] [Purple Clarity Spirit Essence Pill: A low-tier Earth-grade pill. One bottle contains 10 pills. When taken by peak Foundation Realm cultivators, it increases the chance of breaking through to the Purple Mansion Realm by 60%!] [Sword Dao Crystal: Contains a trace of the True Intent of Sword Dao. It can assist cultivators in having a certain chance to comprehend the True Intent of Sword Dao] Though the Lu Royal Mansion had pills for breaking through to the Purple Mansion Realm, their quality couldnt compare to something like the Purple Clarity Spirit Essence Pill. Items produced by the system were indeed top-notch! Shifting his gaze, Lu Qingxuan looked at the Sword Dao Crystalstreasures capable of helping cultivators comprehend the True Intent of Sword Dao. These were also rare and valuable items. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Qingxuan stored all the rewards away and resumed his cultivation, awaiting the wedding to the Fifth Imperial Princess in seven days. However, Lu Qingxuan didnt even make it to the day of welcoming the Fifth Imperial Princess. Just three days later, the three major families of Beiyuan County took action against the Lu Royal Mansion. Chapter 4 - Treat It as Our Lu Royal Mansion Feeding Dogs Chapter 4: Treat It as Our Lu Royal Mansion Feeding DogsInvest in the Second Elder and Seventh Elder! The Council Hall of the Lu Royal Mansion. After that beast tide, only five core elders of the Lu Royal Mansion remained, and at this moment, all of them were seated here. Damn it, those three major families dare to take advantage of our misfortunethey deserve to die! If it werent for the fact that our Lu Royal Mansions strength is now greatly diminished, how would those three families dare to act like this! The faces of the five core elders were all filled with anger as they vented their frustration. However, at that moment, Lu Qingxuan, dressed in a purple robe, entered the council hall and sat directly in the main seat. The five elders immediately stood up and respectfully saluted Lu Qingxuan. Lu Qingxuan had just waved his hand when a system prompt sounded in his mind. [Ding, a blue-tier investment clansman has been detected. The host may initiate an investment!] [Investing one Mysterious Profound Golden Pill will yield three bottles of Mysterious Soul Pills and one low-tier Heaven-grade Spirit Gathering Array!] [Investing the high-tier Earth-grade martial skill Heavenly Seal Art will yield the high-tier Heaven-grade martial skill Human King Seal Art!] [Ding, a green-tier investment clansman has been detected. The host may initiate an investment!] [Investing one scroll of a Heavenly Alchemists alchemy insights will yield the high-tier Heaven-grade technique Great Yin-Yang Co-Cultivation Secret Method!] [Investing one scroll of the Mysterious Profound Golden Pill recipe will yield three pots of Purple Clarity Spirit Essence Pills, one pot of Mysterious Profound Golden Pills, and 500 Earth-grade spirit herbs!] [Investing one Purple Copper Medicine King Cauldron will yield the low-tier Heaven-grade treasure Heavenly Net Azure Cloud Umbrella and 100,000 mid-grade spirit stones!] Hearing the series of investment prompts triggered by the system, Lu Qingxuans eyes lit up. Following the systems guidance, Lu Qingxuan identified the two investment targets: the Second Elder Lu Changfeng, who was at the peak of the Purple Mansion Realm, and the Seventh Elder Lu Jingyu, an Earth-grade alchemy master. However, Lu Qingxuan didnt invest immediately. Instead, he suppressed his excitement and listened to the Second Elders report on the current urgent matters. My Lord, after the sea beast tide incident, our Lu Royal Mansions strength has been severely damaged. Now, the other three major families have dared to seize our mansions mineral veins. As of now, three Mystic-grade mineral veins have been taken by the three families. In particular, the Zhou Family even injured several of our clansmen. Please, My Lord, make a decision on this matter! By the end, the Second Elders face was filled with righteous indignation. The resources in Beiyuan County were essentially divided among the five major forces: the Lu Royal Mansion, Zhou Family, Fang Family, Han Family, and the County Governors Mansion. Previously, all five of these forces were sixth-rank powers. The Lu Royal Mansion, with a Soul Palace Realm patriarch overseeing it, had been the dominant force in Beiyuan County, controlling half of the countys resources. But after the recent beast tide attack, the Lu Royal Mansion suffered heavy losses among its powerhouses, causing it to fall directly from a sixth-rank force to a seventh-rank force, rendering it unable to compete with the other families. The three major families, which had always had friction with the Lu Royal Mansion, now bared their fangs without hesitation. Relying on their powerful backers within the dynasty, these three families werent particularly afraid of the Lu Royal Mansion. After a moment of contemplation, Lu Qingxuan asked, Have any of our clansmen suffered casualties? There have been no deaths among our clansmen, only some who sustained injuries of varying degrees, the Second Elder replied truthfully. Hearing this, Lu Qingxuan understood the situation. While the three major families had seized the Lu Royal Mansions mineral vein resources, they didnt dare to offend the Lu Royal Mansion too gravely. The reason was simple: the current Emperor Lingyun had betrothed the Fifth Imperial Princess to him. With this connection, even if the three families didnt fear the Lu Royal Mansion itself, they had to be wary of the Lingyun Dynastys imperial family. As for minor matters like resource plundering, the imperial family wouldnt bother intervening. After pondering for a while, Lu Qingxuan let out a slight sigh and said comfortingly, With our Lu Royal Mansions current strength, its not suitable to confront the other families head-on. What our Lu family needs to do now is to quickly enhance our clans strength. When I grandly welcome the Fifth Imperial Princess, we can use that opportunity to slightly intimidate those three families and make them wary. As for the resources theyve taken now, treat it as our Lu Royal Mansion feeding dogs. In time, our Lu family will make them spit it all back out, doubled. At Lu Qingxuans words, the others fell silent. Clearly, they all agreed with Lu Qingxuans perspective. With the Lu Royal Mansions current strength, it was indeed unable to directly confront the three major families. But the thought of their resources being occupied by hostile forces left them deeply unwilling. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At that moment, Lu Qingxuan stood up and walked over to the Second Elder. He took out a pill and a black-gold scroll from his Physique and handed them to the Second Elder. Second Elder, youre currently the most likely in our Lu Royal Mansion to break through to the Spiritual Pill Realm. I hope this Mysterious Profound Golden Pill can assist you in achieving that breakthrough! And this Heavenly Seal Art martial skilltake it and cultivate it well to enhance your combat strength. I hope the Lu Royal Mansion can soon have a Spiritual Pill Realm powerhouse. Hearing this, the Second Elder could hardly believe it. As a core elder of the Lu Royal Mansion, how could he not know about the Mysterious Profound Golden Pill and the Heavenly Seal Art? The Mysterious Profound Golden Pill was the best pill for breaking through to the Spiritual Pill Realm. Even as an elder of the Lu Royal Mansion, he couldnt easily obtain such a pill. And the Heavenly Seal Artthis was the Lu Royal Mansions strongest martial skill, regarded as a clan-guarding technique. Only the successive clan leaders and core direct-line elders were allowed to cultivate it. But he, as a core collateral-line elder, now had this precious martial skill placed before him. This The Second Elder looked at the two items before him, momentarily unsure whether to accept them. Take them. Our Lu Royal Mansion is currently in a period of vigorous development, and everything will require the Second Elders efforts. Hearing this, the Second Elders resolve solidified. He carefully accepted the two items in front of him. Thank you, My Lord, for your grace. This old man will dedicate himself fully to the mansion in the future and will not fail your expectations! [Ding, investment successful. Congratulations to the host for obtaining three bottles of Mysterious Soul Pills, one low-tier Heaven-grade Spirit Gathering Array, and the martial skill Human King Seal Art!] [Mysterious Soul Pill: A high-tier Earth-grade pill. When taken by peak Spiritual Pill Realm cultivators, it increases the chance of breaking through to the Soul Palace Realm by 50%, with no pill toxicity!] [Low-tier Heaven-grade Spirit Gathering Array: Can condense spiritual energy within a thousand-mile radius, doubling the spiritual energy density within the array and concealing anomalies!] [Human King Seal Art: A high-tier Heaven-grade martial skill containing the Mountain-Opening Seal, Earth-Covering Seal, Heaven-Flipping Seal, and Human King Seal. Each form possesses the might to overturn rivers and seas or devour heaven and earth. When all four seals reach perfection, it rivals king-tier martial skills!] Seeing that the returns from one investment had arrived, a gleam flashed deep in Lu Qingxuans eyes. The Human King Seal Artthis was a high-tier Heaven-grade martial skill. Aside from forces above the fourth rank, such martial skills were practically unseen among other ranks, making its value self-evident. And the Mysterious Soul Pillthis grade of pill was almost never seen in the entire Beiyuan County! Whenever one appeared, it would inevitably be snatched up, its preciousness beyond words. Suppressing his thoughts, Lu Qingxuan turned his gaze to the other elders. Since he had broken precedent by passing a clan-guarding martial skill to a collateral-line elder, he decided to treat everyone equally to boost the clans cohesion and strength. From now on, any clansman who enters the ranks of core elderswhether direct or collateralmay cultivate the Heavenly Seal Art! Even exceptionally talented younger generations can be granted it as an exception. Since he had obtained the even more powerful Human King Seal Art, he wasnt stingy about letting the clan cultivate a martial skill that was only high-tier Earth-grade. The Lu Royal Mansion was currently in a phase of vigorous development, and he needed to quickly break through the clans strength barriers. As Lu Qingxuans words fell, the faces of the other five core elders lit up with excitement, and they respectfully said in unison, Thank you, My Lord. We will dedicate ourselves fully to the mansion and will not fail your expectations. The next moment, a mechanical voice sounded in Lu Qingxuans sea of consciousness. [Ding! The hosts family cohesion has increased. Rewarding 500 family luck points!] Hm, an unexpected bonus! Lu Qingxuan was inwardly surprised. He hadnt expected that his actions would unintentionally increase the familys luck. Family luck, according to the systems earlier explanation, was tied to the clans strength and the luck of its membersan extremely important factor. Immediately, he spoke again, If the other elders reach the peak of the Purple Mansion Realm, each of them can also claim one Mysterious Profound Golden Pill! I hope all the elders can quickly improve their own cultivation and enhance the overall strength of our Lu Royal Mansion. Hearing this, the eyes of the other four core elders gleamed with excitement, and they once again thanked Lu Qingxuan respectfully. With such an opportunity before them, how could they not strive harder to surpass themselves? At this moment, they all resolved in their hearts that in the days to come, they would work even harder to break through to the peak of the Purple Mansion Realm, hoping for a chance to obtain a Mysterious Profound Golden Pill. Lu Qingxuan nodded slightly, then shifted his gaze to the Seventh Elder, Lu Jingyu, the alchemist. He walked straight up to Lu Jingyu and said, Seventh Elder, while I was cultivating at the Qingyun Dao Sect, I collected some alchemy-related items that should be helpful to your alchemy skills. As he spoke, Lu Qingxuan took out two scrolls and a cauldron, introducing them: This scroll contains the alchemy insights of a Heavenly Alchemist, and this scroll is the recipe for the Mysterious Profound Golden Pill. As for this cauldron, its called the Purple Copper Medicine King Cauldronan upper-tier Earth-grade alchemy furnace. Using this furnace for alchemy can increase the pill success rate! Im giving these three items to you, hoping they can help the Seventh Elder improve your alchemy skills and refine more and better pills for our Lu Royal Mansion! Lu Jingyu looked at the three treasures before him, his face full of shock. As an Earth-grade alchemist, how could he not see how precious these three items were to an alchemist? Especially that scroll of a Heavenly Alchemists insightsif he could obtain it, he was absolutely confident he could advance to a Heavenly Alchemist and refine Heaven-grade pills. Breaking through an alchemists rank was the ultimate pursuit of every alchemist. Now, with this opportunity right in front of him, how could he not be excited and astonished? Take them. I only hope that all the elders can do their utmost to improve their respective strengths, making the Lu Royal Mansion develop faster and grow stronger overall! Hearing this, Lu Jingyus resolve solidified. He solemnly accepted the three items and sincerely bowed in gratitude, saying, This old man will surely not fail My Lords expectations! [Ding! Investment successful. Obtained the high-tier Heaven-grade technique Great Yin-Yang Co-Cultivation Secret Method, three pots of Purple Clarity Spirit Essence Pills, one pot of Mysterious Profound Golden Pills, 500 Earth-grade spirit herbs, the Heavenly Net Azure Cloud Umbrella, and 100,000 mid-grade spirit stones!] [Heavenly Net Azure Cloud Umbrella: A low-tier Heaven-grade defensive treasure capable of withstanding a full-strength strike from a peak Soul Palace Realm cultivator!] [Great Yin-Yang Co-Cultivation Secret Method: A high-tier Heaven-grade dual-cultivation technique. This method embodies the principles of yin and yang. If cultivated by a man and woman together, it allows yin and yang to complement each other, enhancing both parties cultivation!] The Great Yin-Yang Co-Cultivation Secret Method! When he saw this technique, a flicker of intrigue passed through Lu Qingxuans eyes. What was the system getting at? Did it know he was about to get married and thus sent him this technique in advance? Should he give the system a thumbs-up for this!? As his thoughts shifted, Lu Qingxuan briefly glanced over the other returned rewards, feeling very satisfied. Afterward, Lu Qingxuan asked the other elders about some matters regarding the reconstruction of Zhenhai City and other issues. It wasnt until he had instructed the elders to prepare everything for the Lu Royal Mansions grand welcome of the Fifth Imperial Princess that they finally dispersed. Chapter 5 - Ling Xiyue’s Secret, Completing a Major Life Event, and a Generous Gift Package! Chapter 5: Ling Xiyues Secret, Completing a Major Life Event, and a Generous Gift Package! The Lingyun Dynasty, the palace of the fifth princess, Ling Xiyue. Dressed in a moon-white long gown, Ling Xiyue was instructing a young man of sixteen or seventeen years old standing beside her. This young man was none other than her younger brother, Ling Tianxing. Tianxing, after I marry into the Lu Royal Mansion, youll be the only one left in the palace. In the future, always think thrice before acting. As for the position of crown prince, your older brothers are all restless and eager to claim it. You must never harbor any thoughts about the throne, or with our current influence in the palace, we wont stand a chance against them. As long as you quietly build your own forces in the shadows and openly abandon the competition for the crown prince position, even if chaos erupts in the palace, youll surely have the strength to protect yourself. Ling Tianxing listened earnestly to Ling Xiyues advice, nodding repeatedly. Sis, dont worry, Ill act cautiously in the palace. At this point, a look of reluctance appeared on his face. Sis, are you really willing to get married? I dont even know why Father insists on marrying you off to the new lord of the Lu Royal Mansion. Could it be that Father has once again listened to some nonsense from that old guy at the Star-Plucking Tower? By the end, Ling Tianxings expression shifted to one of resentment. Ling Xiyue sighed softly, The royal family has invested so many cultivation resources in me before. Now, its time for me to contribute something to the royal family. But the Lu Royal Mansion is declining day by day. If you marry into it, wont you Before Ling Tianxing could finish, Ling Xiyue interrupted, Dont worry. Although the Lu Royal Mansion isnt as powerful as it once was, its still not to be underestimated. As a princess of the dynasty, marrying into it means I certainly wont face any grievances. Besides, if I can integrate well into the Lu Royal Mansion and gain the support of its lord, itll benefit you too. Moreover, I no longer want to stay in the royal palace. Fathers decision to arrange this marriage actually suits me just fine. She wasnt lying when she said this. Ever since she went from being a prodigy to a cultivation cripple, those who once admired her now looked at her with strange eyes. If it werent for her younger brother, whose foundation in the palace was still weak, she would have left the royal palace long ago. After giving her brother a few more instructions, Ling Tianxing left her palace. Watching her brothers figure disappear, Ling Xiyue finally withdrew her gaze, a trace of worry in her expression. I dont know how much more spiritual energy that mark in my body will absorb before it stops hindering my breakthrough to the Spiritual Pill Realm! In truth, ever since she went from a cultivation genius to a cripple, a mark had appeared in her bodyone that no one else could detect. It was because of this mark, constantly devouring the spiritual energy she cultivated, that she had been unable to break through to the Spiritual Pill Realm. Over the years, she had consulted countless ancient texts but still had no idea what this mark was. She had originally thought that as long as she refined enough resources, she could achieve a breakthrough. But over the years, no matter how many resources she consumed or how much spiritual energy she refined, it would all be swallowed up by that black-hole-like mark, leaving her utterly speechless. Time passed, and the day arrived for the Lu Royal Mansion to wed the fifth princess of the Lingyun Dynasty. Today, the Lu Royal Mansion was adorned with festive lanterns and decorations, and the clansmens faces were filled with joy. Even the newly renovated Zhenhai City was bustling with excitement, with many cultivators gathered outside the Lu Royal Mansion, eager to witness this grand event. Several families and forces on good terms with the Lu Royal Mansion arrived bearing congratulatory gifts. Not long after, a massive wedding ship approached from the distance and slowly landed outside the Lu Royal Mansion. Ling Xiyue, adorned in a phoenix crown and ceremonial robes with a red veil over her head, was escorted by a group of royal personnel and welcomed into the Lu Royal Mansion by Lu Qingxuan. I never expected the Lingyun royal family to send three Soul Palace Realm elders, along with numerous Spiritual Pill Realm experts behind them. It seems the royal family doesnt look down on the current Lu Royal Mansion at alltheyve even sent so many powerhouses to bolster its prestige! The observing cultivators were astonished at the lineup sent by the royal family. At the same time, those forces that had been plotting against the Lu Royal Mansion no longer dared to act rashly. After entering the mansion, with numerous guests and clansmen as witnesses, Lu Qingxuan and Ling Xiyue smoothly completed the wedding ceremony, officially becoming husband and wife. It wasnt until evening, after seeing off the guests, that Lu Qingxuan entered the bridal chamber. In the bridal chamber, the candlelight flickered, warm and gentle. Lu Qingxuan walked up to Ling Xiyue and lifted the red veil, revealing a breathtakingly beautiful face. Ling Xiyues black hair cascaded like a waterfall, her neck was slender and elegant, and her red lips shimmered with an enticing glow. Under the warm, flickering lamplight, she exuded an additional charm, stunningly captivating. At the same time, Ling Xiyues information appeared in Lu Qingxuans eyes. [Name: Ling Xiyue] [Cultivation: Purple Mansion Realm Ninth Layer] [Aptitude: Genius] [Comprehension: Prodigy] [Talent: Exquisite Divine Physique (Yet to Awaken)] [Destiny: Reincarnation of a Destined Empress. Three years ago, an Exquisite Dao Mark awakened in her Physique, causing her cultivation to regress. It requires absorbing a certain amount of pure Yang energy for the mark to gradually transform into the origin of the Exquisite Divine Physique, fully activating it!] The Exquisite Divine Physiquea high-tier divine physique! Lu Qingxuan thought to himself. At this realization, a glint of curiosity flashed in Lu Qingxuans eyes. The conditions for awakening this physique were rather unique! As a vigorous young man, didnt he possess that very pure Yang energy? Seeing Lu Qingxuan staring at her, a faint, charming blush suddenly spread across Ling Xiyues jade-like cheeks. My Lord! Ling Xiyues red lips parted slightly, pulling Lu Qingxuan back from his thoughts. Um Xiyue, lets drink the nuptial wine first! With that, Lu Qingxuan poured the spiritual wine from the jade table and handed a cup to Ling Xiyue. Clink! With the soft clink of their wine cups, both downed the spiritual wine in one gulp. Xiyue, its time for us to rest! Hearing this, Ling Xiyues already flushed cheeks turned even redder, her eyes shimmering like water, radiant and enchanting. With a light flick of Lu Qingxuans finger, all the candles extinguished. The room was instantly filled with the ambiance of spring. It wasnt until the sun was high in the sky the next day that Lu Qingxuan emerged from the bridal chamber. He stretched his tired body, and at that moment, a system voice echoed in his mind. [Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing a major life event. The host is rewarded with a grand gift package. Would you like to open it now?] Hearing this, Lu Qingxuans eyes lit up. Open it immediately! [Ding, gift package opening ] [Congratulations to the host for obtaining the supreme technique Purple Purity Saintly Tyrant Scripture, one low-grade Heaven-grade spiritual vein, 50,000 top-grade spirit stones, two random Heaven-grade techniques and two martial skills, a map to the Canglan Purple Gold ore vein, five top-grade Earth-tier treasures, and three pots of Minor Nirvana Marrow-Cleansing Pills!] [Ding! Randomly generated Heaven-grade techniques: Congratulations on obtaining the mid-grade Heaven-grade technique Mysterious Frost Ice Art and the low-grade Heaven-grade technique Blazing Yang Breaking Origin Technique.] [Ding! Randomly generated Heaven-grade martial skills: Congratulations on obtaining the mid-grade Heaven-grade martial skill Lesser Five Elements Grappling Hand and the low-grade Heaven-grade martial skill Great Sleeve Ocean Technique.] S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Purple Purity Saintly Tyrant Scripture: A supreme ancient scripture for cultivating both techniques and physique, the best technique to pair with the Tyrannical Heaven Physique. It is divided into twelve layers, also known as twelve realms. When cultivated to perfection, twelve rings of divine light will encircle the body, with boundless vitality and eternal endurance. Note: Requires a cultivator to reach the Spiritual Pill Realm to practice!] [Low-grade Heaven-grade spiritual vein: A single vein can sustain the cultivation energy needs of one Divine Union Realm cultivator, ten Soul Palace Realm cultivators, or a hundred Spiritual Pill Realm cultivators!] [Canglan Purple Gold ore vein map: Marks an unexplored 50-li Canglan Purple Gold ore vein!] [Minor Nirvana Marrow-Cleansing Pills: Top-grade Earth-tier pills. Cultivators under the age of twenty who have not yet reached the Divine Ability Realm can consume these pills to cleanse their marrow and slightly enhance their aptitude!] Seeing such generous rewards, Lu Qingxuan couldnt help but reveal a satisfied smile. The lowest-tier resources were Earth-tier, which, for the current Lu Royal Mansion, were already considered valuable treasures. Especially notable was the technique for cultivating both techniques and physique tailored to his Tyrannical Heaven Physiquenot only refining energy but also strengthening the Physique. Such techniques were extremely rare. Not to mention the Lingyun Dynasty didnt have them, Lu Qingxuan felt that even the holy lands might not possess such a technique. If this technique were to leak out, it would surely spark a bloodbath! After briefly reviewing the technique, Lu Qingxuan couldnt help but marvel at its profundity. Not bad. This technique can serve as my next cultivation method. Lu Qingxuan decided that once he broke through to the Spiritual Pill Realm, he would switch to this technique for cultivation. Practicing such a supreme technique suited to his physique would undoubtedly greatly accelerate his cultivation speed. After reviewing the rewards, Lu Qingxuan immediately headed toward the center of the royal mansion. Chapter 6 - The Clan’s Shock, Investing in Ling Xiyue, and Generous Rewards! Chapter 6: The Clans Shock, Investing in Ling Xiyue, and Generous Rewards! Arriving at the central area of the royal mansion, Lu Qingxuan immediately buried the low-grade Heaven-grade spiritual vein underground. In an instant, the spiritual energy throughout the entire Lu Royal Mansion surged dramatically. Originally, the Lu Royal Mansion only had four high-tier Earth-tier spiritual veins and one top-grade Earth-tier spiritual vein, which had been sufficient for the mansions needs. Moreover, with the recent addition of a low-grade Heaven-grade spirit-gathering array, the concentration of spiritual energy had already increased significantly. But now, with the addition of a low-grade Heaven-grade spiritual vein, the environment underwent a tremendous transformation in an instant. The spiritual energy released by that low-grade Heaven-grade vein quickly enveloped the surroundings. The energy was so dense that strands of pure spiritual energy transformed into a misty haze, spreading throughout the entire Lu Royal Mansion. The sudden surge in spiritual energy immediately caught the attention of many clan members. Huh Why has the spiritual energy suddenly become so dense? Whats going on? Could it be that a new spiritual vein has been added to the mansion? Haha With such a powerful and rich surge of spiritual energy, this is amazing! I originally thought it would take me over a month to break through to the True Spirit Realm, but now, I can do it in just a day or two! The Lu clan members were all shocked by the sudden increase in spiritual energy, exclaiming in amazement. At this moment, the Second Elder, Lu Changfeng, who had already broken through to the Spiritual Pill Realm, stepped out of his room. His pupils shrank, and his mind was struck with awe. This As a Spiritual Pill Realm expert, he was far more sensitive to the changes in the mansions spiritual energy than others. In the next moment, he used an earth-vein detection technique and quickly discovered that a new spiritual vein had appeared beneath the Lu Royal Mansion. This is a low-grade Heaven-grade spiritual vein!? The Second Elders eyes widened in disbelief. After all, no faction in the entire Beiyuan County possessed a Heaven-grade spiritual veinnot even top-grade Earth-tier veins were common. Yet now, the Lu Royal Mansion had suddenly gained a Heaven-grade spiritual vein. How could this not shock him to his core? Could this be the work of the Lord? Suppressing his astonishment, just as he was about to seek out Lu Qingxuan for answers, Lu Qingxuans figure suddenly appeared. Second Elder, a Heaven-grade spiritual vein has been added to the Lu Royal Mansion. Inform the clan members to cultivate diligently, but dont spread the news widely. They should focus on increasing their strength as quickly as possible. Regarding the addition of a Heaven-grade spiritual vein to their family, he didnt want to attract the envy of other factions, so he gave this brief instruction. After speaking, Lu Qingxuan took out five jade bottles and a mineral vein map, tossing them to the Second Elder. These five bottles of Purple Extreme Pillsplease distribute them to the other core elders, Second Elder, and have them improve their cultivation as well. And this map of the Canglan Purple Gold mineral veinarrange for clan members to start mining it immediately! With that, Lu Qingxuans figure flashed and disappeared. Staring at Lu Qingxuans vanishing silhouette, the Second Elder stood frozen in place. It took him a moment to snap out of it. Looking at the items before him, he exclaimed in awe, This is indeed the Lords doing! And these Purple Extreme Pills and a map to the Canglan Purple Gold mineral veinwhat kind of opportunity has the Lord encountered!? Though he had some doubts, he had no intention of prying further. After all, everything the Lord was doing was for the great development of the clan. As an elder, he only needed to fulfill his duties. Looking at the Purple Extreme Pills in his hand, the Second Elders heart stirred. These were the best pills for advancing Purple Mansion Realm cultivators. Even though he had lingered in the Purple Mansion Realm for years, he had never used such high-quality pills. Yet this new Lord casually handed over five bottles. And then there was this unmined Earth-tier Canglan Purple Gold mineral veina key material for forging top-grade Earth-tier treasures! Once it was mined, whether used to craft Earth-tier treasures or traded for cultivation resources, he couldnt even imagine how much benefit it would bring to the Lu Royal Mansion. At this thought, a fiery gleam flashed in his eyes. Having given his instructions to the Second Elder, Lu Qingxuan returned to his room and began cultivating. After all, while the Lu Royal Mansion seemed safe for now, Lu Qingxuan knew that the three major families would surely continue to encroach on the mansions various industries. The only solution was to strengthen the Lu Royal Mansion as quickly as possible. Ten days later. Lu Qingxuan emerged from his room, his cultivation having broken through to the seventh layer of the Purple Mansion Realm. This time, he left seclusion intending to check on Ling Xiyue. He couldnt just ignore her after their intimate encounter, could he? Of course, Lu Qingxuan also wanted to share a dual-cultivation technique with Ling Xiyue this time, hoping they could better practice the Kun technique together in the future. During this period, he had briefly studied the technique and found it profoundly mysterious. Meanwhile, in Ling Xiyues room. She was sitting cross-legged on a soft couch, cultivating and attempting another breakthrough. But once again, she failed to reach the Spiritual Pill Realm, as all her spiritual energy was devoured by that mark. Sigh, still no good! Ling Xiyue sighed softly, a hint of helplessness on her face. As she slowly ceased her efforts, Lu Qingxuans image surfaced in her mind again. Since their intimate encounter ten days ago, his handsome and refined face would occasionally flash through her thoughts. She didnt know why such ideas kept popping into her head. Its been ten days. I wonder if the Lord still remembers me! At that moment, Ling Xiyues thoughts wandered, and she couldnt help but sigh inwardly. Though she was the lawfully wedded wife of the Lu Royal Mansion and now its Lady, she also knew that Lu Qingxuan wouldnt belong to her alone. She was self-aware enough to understand that. For a royal mansion with a long legacy, the Lords lineage couldnt depend solely on her. Ill just try to break through one more time! Pushing aside her stray thoughts, Ling Xiyue made up her mind. Only when she focused on cultivation could she avoid overthinking other matters. What she didnt realize, however, was that deep in her heart, she had already been claimed by the man who took her first time. Just then, Lu Qingxuans figure walked in from outside. Seeing that familiar face, Ling Xiyues heart leaped with joy. My Lord! Ling Xiyue immediately stood up, giving Lu Qingxuan a courteous bow and speaking softly. Lu Qingxuan nodded slightly and asked, Xiyue, has your cultivation made any breakthroughs? Ling Xiyue shook her head, a trace of disappointment on her face. Seeing this, Lu Qingxuan activated his True Sight, noting that her cultivation hadnt advanced and that her Exquisite Divine Physique still hadnt awakened. Could it be that the pure Yang energy I gave her wasnt enough? Lu Qingxuan looked at Ling Xiyue thoughtfully. It seemed hed need to practice the Kun technique with his Lady more often in the future. As Lu Qingxuans thoughts turned, the systems investment prompt sounded again. [Ding! Golden investment target detected. Host may initiate investment!] Well, well! Lu Qingxuans eyes brightened. He hadnt expected he could invest in Ling Xiyue, though it made sense upon reflection. Since Ling Xiyue had married into the Lu Royal Mansion and was now part of the clan, it was only natural she could trigger the systems investment feature. [Ding! Invest one Sword Dao Crystal Stone to receive three low-grade Heaven-grade spiritual veins and a map to a low-grade spirit stone vein!] [Ding! Invest one Mysterious Insight Golden Pill to receive two bottles of Jade Spirit Divine Pills, three pots of Myriad Treasure Pills, and 200 portions of rare Earth-tier spiritual herb seeds!] Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Ding! Invest the high-tier Heaven-grade technique Great Yin-Yang Dual Cultivation Secret Art to receive the King-tier martial skill Primordial Prison-Suppressing Force and the top-grade Heaven-grade technique Silent Thundercloud Method!] Seeing the rewards from the investment, Lu Qingxuan marveled inwardly. Truly worthy of a golden investment! Suppressing his excitement, Lu Qingxuan comforted her, Xiyue, dont lose heart. I believe youll definitely break through to the Spiritual Pill Realm. With that, he took out a scroll and handed it to her. I have a special high-tier Heaven-grade secret art here. Perhaps it can help you achieve a breakthrough! Hearing it was a high-tier Heaven-grade technique, Ling Xiyues beautiful eyes widened. She hadnt expected the Lu Royal Mansion to possess a technique of this caliber. She reached out with her delicate hand, taking the scroll and examining it. A dual-cultivation secret art? After a moment, a blush spread across Ling Xiyues cheeks, and she glanced at Lu Qingxuan with a shy, evasive look. Lu Qingxuan wasnt embarrassed and instead asked, Xiyue, this technique contains the principles of Yin and Yang. If we cultivate it together, we should both reap significant benefits. Would you like to give it a try? At his words, Ling Xiyues cheeks flushed even deeper. Though she didnt verbally agree, she unconsciously nodded. To have access to such a wondrous techniqueshe naturally wanted to try it and see if it could help her break through. Besides, she was now the Lady of the Lu Royal Mansion. Practicing a dual-cultivation technique with Lu Qingxuan wasnt something she couldnt accept. Chapter 9 - Slaying Three Spiritual Pill Realm Experts with One Palm Chapter 9: Slaying Three Spiritual Pill Realm Experts with One Palm, Reclaiming the Canglan Purple Gold Mine, and Storming the Zhou Family! Lu Qingxuan led a group of clansmen from the Lu Royal Mansion, originally intending to directly attack the nearest Zhou family. However, that Canglan Purple Gold Mine happened to be near their path along the way. After a brief moment of contemplation, Lu Qingxuan decided to first eliminate the enemies stationed at the mine, rescue the enslaved clansmen there, and then proceed to attack the Zhou family. Lu Qingxuan led the group to descend upon the Canglan Purple Gold Mine and, without a word, immediately ordered everyone to take action, wiping out all the cultivators from the three major families. Kill! Avenge our clansmen! The group of Lu Royal Mansion clansmen charged forward, wielding various weapons, engaging in fierce combat with the members of the three major families stationed at the mine. For a moment, spiritual light burst forth in this area, accompanied by the clashing of metal weapons and screams echoing through the air. Under the furious assault of the Lu Royal Mansion, members of the three major families fell one by one into pools of blood. Damn it! These Lu Royal Mansion people are lunaticstheyre fighting like they dont care about their lives! Quick hurry and call the three elders! A Zhou family member, his face filled with terror, saw this group of seemingly fearless Lu Royal Mansion fighters and panicked, shouting in rage. Before he could finish speaking, a blazing blade light slashed through, splitting his body in two, blood spurting and staining the void. However, at that moment, a furious shout rang out from the distance. Who dares to come here and cause trouble?! Accompanying the voice, three Spiritual Pill Realm experts swooped in, landing in the void above this battlefield. With a sweep of their eyes, they saw many of their own clansmen lying in pools of blood, instantly igniting murderous intent in their gazes. I didnt expect you Lu Royal Mansion people to dare come herewhat audacity! Soon, the three realized that the attackers were from the Lu Royal Mansion, as they recognized several familiar elders from the Lu family. But just as they were about to make a move, a palm strike came hurtling through the air, striking first. Not good! Under the terrifying palm strike, they sensed a lethal danger, their expressions changing drastically. In unison, the three immediately summoned their respective weapons, slashing fiercely at the incoming palm strike. Yet, under this palm strike, their efforts were futile, like scratching an itch through a boot. The palm strike pressed down relentlessly, growing larger and larger in their pupils. The three were like pebbles, smashed ruthlessly into the ground. A massive five-fingered palm print crater, nearly five or six zhang (about 16-20 meters) in size, appeared on the earth. Looking closely, the three Spiritual Pill Realm experts had been crushed into flesh and blood, staining the entire palm print crater red. This palm strike was the Mountain-Opening Seal unleashed by Lu Qingxuan, a high-tier heavenly technique from the Human King Seal Art. Combined with his unparalleled physical strength, even the combined efforts of three early-stage Spiritual Pill Realm cultivators could not withstand the ferocious and overwhelming power of this palm. Ah! The three elders are deadrun! The members of the three families never imagined that, just when they thought the arrival of their elders would turn the tide, their elders would be killed by a single palm strike before even making a move, leaving them shocked and terrified. How could they fight this? In an instant, they began fleeing in all directions without looking back. Kill! How could the Lu Royal Mansion let them escape? They charged forward in pursuit. At the same time, the clansmen in the mine caves, hearing that their Lu Royal Mansion kin had arrived, grew excited and rushed out from the caves, joining the battle to encircle and kill the three families members. They had endured enough oppression and lashings from the three families before, and now, with a chance to turn the tables, they unleashed all their anger and methods on the three families members without hesitation. In no time, the cultivators of the three families fell one by one amid screams. After slaying the three Spiritual Pill Realm cultivators, Lu Qingxuan stood in the void, refraining from further action. Since he had promised his clansmen that whoever killed more enemies would receive corresponding rewards, he naturally wouldnt interfere with the low-tier cultivators. Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With the Lu family members taking action, it was enough to wipe out all the three families forces here! For the Lu Royal Mansion clansmen, this was also a valuable combat experience, highly significant for them. Not long after, all the members of the three major families stationed here were completely annihilated by the Lu Royal Mansion group. Many of the Lu Royal Mansion disciples returned to Lu Qingxuans side; though some were injured, their excitement couldnt be concealed. Afterward, Lu Qingxuan instructed a small group of clansmen to stay and guard the site, while the rest followed him to Xiyuan City to annihilate the Zhou family. Beiyuan County, Xiyuan City, Zhou Family Estate, Guest Hall. Today, the patriarchs of both the Fang and Han families had come to the Zhou family to discuss how to divide the shares of the Canglan Purple Gold Mine. Patriarch Zhou, are we really giving forty percent of the shares to the Jingyang Royal Mansion? That leaves each of our families with only twenty percentthats far too little! Han Yan, the Han family patriarch, sipped his spiritual tea and looked at Zhou Beiqin, the Zhou family patriarch, with a hint of dissatisfaction. Zhou Beiqin smiled faintly and said, You two must understand that the only reason our three families dared to kill off the Lu Royal Mansions people without worrying about the imperial family stepping in to help them is because the Jingyang Royal Mansion is shielding us from all sorts of trouble. Otherwise, we might not even get ten percent! But now, we can still secure twenty percent each, which is enough for each of our families to nurture a group of strong cultivators! Hearing this, the other two patriarchs fell silent. Clearly, they couldnt refute Zhou Beiqins words. The Jingyang Royal Mansion was a princely estate of the Lingyun Dynasty, wielding immense power, and they had no doubts about Zhou Beiqins reasoning. After a moment of contemplation, the Fang and Han patriarchs exchanged a glance before reluctantly agreeing, Fine, well divide it according to these shares! But just then, a Zhou family servant stumbled in hurriedly, tripping and falling to the ground in his panic. Seeing this, Zhou Beiqin frowned and scolded, Whats with this flustered behavior? Dont you know Im hosting two distinguished guests? Seeing his servant in such a state, he felt it was an embarrassment to the Zhou family. Reprimanded, the servant immediately knelt in fear and stammered, Patriarch, its bad! The Lu Royal Mansion the Lu Royal Mansion has brought a large group, and theyre killing our Zhou family members on sight! Many many of our clansmen have been killed! By the end, recalling the bloody scene from earlier, the servant couldnt help but tremble. Hearing this, the three patriarchs were stunned at first, then their expressions darkened abruptly. Zhou Beiqin slammed the table and stood up first, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. Is the Lu family here to court death? In his view, the current Lu Royal Mansion didnt even have a single Spiritual Pill Realm expert, yet they dared to come to the Zhou family and start a massacrewasnt this just begging to die? The Zhou family hadnt even gone looking for trouble with them, and now the Lu Royal Mansion dared to attack their homewho gave them the courage? Strange, the Lu Royal Mansion shouldnt be this reckless. Could they have enlisted some help? The Han family patriarchs face showed a trace of doubt as he murmured aloud. Hmph, enlisted help? Then Id like to see who theyve brought! With that, Zhou Beiqin stormed out of the hall. Seeing this, the Han and Fang family patriarchs followed closely behind. Chapter 10 - Barehandedly Taking on Earth-Tier Treasures Chapter 10: Barehandedly Taking on Earth-Tier TreasuresIsnt That Basic?Suppressing the Three Patriarchs! The three patriarchs emerged from the hall, and before they even reached the outer perimeter of the Zhou family estate, they heard the sounds of intense fighting. As they advanced a bit further, a thick stench of blood assaulted their senses. At this moment, Zhou Beiqins expression had darkened to its extremejust how many had died to produce such a heavy smell of blood? Soon, when they arrived at the outer area of the Zhou family estate, a scene of fierce combat came into view for the three of them. Looking around, they saw countless Zhou family disciples clad in their clans attire, lying dead in pools of blood. Among them were many elder figures, their corpses strewn across the ground, the earth dyed red with blood! All around, more Zhou family members were locked in desperate combat, their screams piercing the heavens. Witnessing such a shocking scene, Zhou Beiqins gaze transformed into a tangible killing intent. Lu family scum, youre courting death! Each word was enunciated clearly, resounding through the air. Seeing his clansmens bodies scattered everywhere, how could he not be furious? Zhou Beiqin released his divine sense, sweeping the surroundings, and instantly detected that the two highest combatants from the Lu Royal Mansion were the Second Elder Lu Changfeng and the Fourth Elder Lu Qianchuan, both engaged in the fighting. Seeing this, Zhou Beiqins expression relaxed slightly. He had originally thought the Lu Royal Mansion had enlisted some powerful ally, but now he saw no trace of any such formidable figure. You really think that with just you Lu Royal Mansion people, you dare to storm my Zhou family? Youre simply begging to die! Hmm? Just as Zhou Beiqin was about to take action, he suddenly noticed a young man from the Lu Royal Mansion standing with his hands behind his back, refraining from actively fighting. This surprised him. The young man merely stood among the crowd, only intervening slightly whenever a Lu family disciple was in mortal danger. Lu Qingxuan? Soon, Zhou Beiqin recognized the young man, feeling quite astonished. How could he not recognize the face of this recently appointed young prince of the Lu Royal Mansion? He hadnt expected this new young prince to personally show up. Sensing Zhou Beiqins stare, Lu Qingxuan had long noticed it, his gaze shifting to meet the others eyes. When he saw the two figures beside Zhou Beiqin, a trace of surprise flashed in Lu Qingxuans eyes. He hadnt expected that the patriarchs of both the Fang and Han families would be here as wellthis made things very interesting. Brat, you dare come here seeking death? Dont blame me for bullying the weak! The moment he saw Lu Qingxuan, a chilling glint flickered in Zhou Beiqins eyes. As the saying goes, to catch the thieves, first capture their leader! Without any hesitation, his figure shot into the air, launching an attack directly at Lu Qingxuan. Come here! Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. While still midair, Zhou Beiqin thrust out his right hand. A massive spiritual hand, three or four zhang (about 10-13 meters) in size, materialized in the air, streaking like lightning toward Lu Qingxuan with a fierce grab. The Fang and Han patriarchs smirkedZhou Beiqin personally taking action meant capturing Lu Qingxuan would be a piece of cake. In their understanding, Lu Qingxuan was just a low-tier cultivator who hadnt even stepped into the Divine Ability Realm. Facing Zhou Beiqins Spiritual Pill Sixth Layer cultivation, how could he possibly resist? Yet, in the next moment, their smiles froze solid. In their field of vision, Lu Qingxuan calmly threw out a fist shadow of clear light, and the instant it made contact with the spiritual hand, That spiritual hand shattered like fragile glass, collapsing with a boom. The fist shadows power didnt diminish, striking Zhou Beiqins Physique at the speed of streaming light. Zhou Beiqin was like a sandbag, blasted backward, coughing up blood nonstop while still in midair. He crashed through several pavilions before smashing into the ground. At a glance, half his chest was nearly caved in, blood flowing freely, his appearance utterly wretchedclearly, he had suffered severe injuries and could hardly stand again. This strike was Lu Qingxuans Spirit-Clear Heaven-Shaking Fist technique. Derived from the terrifying fist art of the first realm of the Purple Clear Saint Supreme Tyrant Codex, even a peak Spiritual Pill Realm expert would struggle to withstand it. With Zhou Beiqins mere Spiritual Pill Sixth Layer cultivation, how could he resist such unrivaled ferocity? If not for the inner armor he wore, this punch wouldve sent him straight to Yama. At that moment, the Lu Royal Mansion members locked in combat saw their prince fell the Zhou family patriarch with a single punch, leaving him gravely injured and unable to rise. This boosted their morale, making them fight with even greater ferocity. In contrast, the Zhou family members faces showed disbelief, their fighting spirit plummeting drastically. Damn it, this brat is definitely not a low-tier cultivator! In the distance, the Fang and Han patriarchs were shaken, their eyes wide with shock. A single strike from a low-tier cultivator crippling a Spiritual Pill Realm expert to the groundwho were they kidding? Their expressions grew grave, realizing something was off. There had to be a trick hereand it might just be a devastating one! Even when they extended their divine senses to probe, they couldnt discern Lu Qingxuans exact realm. At that moment, the two exchanged a glance and nodded in unison. The meaning was clear: summon their weapons and strike immediately. Up! Han Yan, the Han family patriarch, roared and made the first move. A crimson cauldron soared into the air, spinning rapidly as it unleashed crimson divine light. Giant flame dragons burst forth from within, roaring and rampaging through the heavens. Almost simultaneously, the Fang family patriarch also acted. Go! His voice thundered like spring lightning, his sleeves billowing as he summoned a mountain-shaped treasure glowing with radiant light, hurling it toward Lu Qingxuan. In an instant, the Fang and Han patriarchs struck decisively, each unleashing powerful treasures to first drive back the obstructing Lu Qingxuan. Facing this, Lu Qingxuan remained calm. He clenched his five fingers into a fist, channeling the Spirit-Clear Heaven-Shaking Fist, and smashed it toward the crimson cauldron. Countless flame dragons were crushed by the fists force, which then slammed directly into the cauldron itself. The cauldron, as if struck by a divine mountain, let out a cracking sound. In the next instant, it shattered into four pieces, its fragments scattering through the void. At the same time, as the mountain-shaped treasure neared, Lu Qingxuans fist shifted into a giant palm, striking horizontally. The mountain treasure, fragile as tofu, was smashed into several pieces by Lu Qingxuan, scattering into the void. The moment their treasures were destroyed, both the Fang and Han patriarchs suffered a backlash, spitting out blood in unison. How how is this possible?! Their hearts trembled with fear, unable to believe it. Two high-tier Earth-tier treasures had been shattered barehanded by Lu Qingxuan. Was this guy even human? Just how terrifying was his physical strength? Little did they know, Lu Qingxuan possessed the augmentation of the Heavenly Tyrant Physique, combined with cultivating the supreme ancient scripture of dual body-and-law refinement. His physical power had now reached an utterly horrifying level. In Lu Qingxuans eyes, barehandedly taking on Earth-tier treasureswasnt that just basic? If he went all out and still couldnt shatter an Earth-tier treasure, that would be the real surprise. As the Fang and Han patriarchs reeled in shock, a colossal palm print that blotted out the sky swept through the air, pressing down toward them. This was unmistakably Lu Qingxuan continuing his assault. Lu Qingxuans figure shimmered with spiritual light, his blood qi surging like a great dragon awakening from the abyss, his aura piercing the heavens. Spiritual Pill Seventh Layer! He he actually has late-stage Spiritual Pill Realm cultivation! How is this possible? In that instant, the Fang and Han patriarchs finally detected Lu Qingxuans true cultivation, their eyes filled with disbelief. According to their intelligence, the current head of the Lu Royal Mansion hadnt even stepped into the Divine Ability Realm, right? How could he have reached Spiritual Pill Seventh Layer in just a few months? But before they could react, that palm print crushed through the void, landing upon them. With a earth-shaking boom, the Fang and Han patriarchs were nearly reduced to bloody pulps. Had Lu Qingxuan not held back slightly at the last moment, the two wouldve undoubtedly died. Lu Qingxuan knew this wasnt the time to kill themhe still had plans to visit their families. If he killed them now and their clans caught wind of it, things could get complicated. From the moment the Fang and Han patriarchs attacked to their simultaneous suppression, it seemed like a long time, but it was merely a few breaths. Barehandedly shattering high-tier Earth-tier treasures and suppressing two patriarchs with a single palm. Seeing this, the Lu Royal Mansion members were elated, their momentum surging to unprecedented heights. This was their prince of the Lu Royal Mansionhis might unrivaled, unstoppable by anyone. Meanwhile, the Zhou family members will to fight took another blow, their morale completely collapsing. At the same time, Lu Qingxuan flicked his fingers, sending two beams of spiritual light shooting out, landing on the Fang and Han patriarchs. This temporarily sealed their cultivation while ensuring they wouldnt die for now. After handling this, he ignored the two and turned his gaze to Zhou Beiqin, who lay collapsed and immobile on the ground. With a grasp of his hand, he pulled Zhou Beiqin toward him. But just then, a deep, mountain-like roar of fury erupted from the depths of the Zhou family estate. You trespass on my Zhou familys land and kill my clansmenyoure simply begging for death! The voice wasnt loud, yet it rumbled like muffled thunder, resounding in everyones ears. Chapter 11 - Slaying the Zhou Family Ancestor, Lu Yu Begins to Shine, The Zhou Family Falls! Chapter 11: Slaying the Zhou Family Ancestor, Lu Yu Begins to Shine, The Zhou Family Falls! Accompanied by a sound like muffled thunder. A gaunt figure, an elderly man with white hair and beard, streaked through the air. Its the Ancestor! The Ancestor has arrived! Upon seeing this old man, the Zhou family members expressions all lit up with joy. This was their Zhou family Ancestor, the strongest among them, who had been in seclusion within the Zhou family ancestral hall, attempting to break through to the Soul Palace Realm. Now, with the Ancestor taking action, the Zhou family still had a chance to turn things around. Glancing up at the old man, Lu Qingxuan immediately guessed his identity. Since he dared to move against the three great families, how could he not have understood their overall strength? Facing this Zhou family Ancestor, Lu Qingxuans expression remained calm. Meanwhile, Zhou Beiqin, lying at his feet, had a glint flash in his eyes, just as he was about to open his mouth to speak. Lu Qingxuan raised his right foot and stomped directly onto his head. Zhou Beiqins head burst like a watermelon, exploding with a spray of crimson blood. Youngster, youre courting death! Witnessing his familys patriarch being killed right in front of himand by a single stomp, no lessit was a blatant trampling of the entire Zhou familys dignity. How could he not be enraged? In the next moment, the Zhou family Ancestor resembled a furious lion gone berserk. His hair and beard bristled, and a tangible killing intent, cold as ten-thousand-year-old ice, shone from his sunken eye sockets. A terrifying aura erupted from his Physique, transforming into streams of five-colored lightning spiritual energy that spread in all directions. Die! The Zhou family Ancestor gathered violent lightning power in his palm and struck at Lu Qingxuan with a blow filled with boundless fury. Five Thunder Annihilation Palm! This was his strongest divine ability. Seeing this, Lu Qingxuans expression remained unchanged. In an instant, Lu Qingxuan sensed the old mans true combat strength. Though the opponent possessed the peak cultivation of the Ninth Layer of the Spiritual Pill Realm, his vitality was clearly lacking, and his strength had greatly diminished. In Lu Qingxuans eyes, a figure like this couldnt stir up any waves. With a flick of his hand, he could suppress and kill this man. This was Lu Qingxuans absolute confidence in his own strength. Lu Qingxuans figure moved, his purple robe fluttering as he raised his right hand and struck out with a palm of his own. This palm seemed to carry the vast power of the earth itself, pushing horizontally through the void. Lu Qingxuan directly unleashed the Earth-Overturning Seal from the Human King Seal Technique. The moment the two palms collided, the Zhou family Ancestors palm strike shattered like fragile paper, disintegrating into pieces as the lightning spiritual energy was completely extinguished. Immediately after, Lu Qingxuans palm strike, its power undiminished, slammed heavily into the Zhou family Ancestor. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Ancestors gaunt figure, still in midair, was torn apart by the overwhelming force of the palm. Blood stained the sky, and fragments of his broken body splattered down onto the Zhou family grounds. With a single palm, the Zhou family Ancestor was slain. Seeing this, the remaining Zhou family members were dumbfounded with fear. How how is this possible! The Ancestor the Ancestor died just like that! Impossible, absolutely impossible! The Zhou family members still resisting were filled with disbelief. Their Ancestor was a peak Spiritual Pill Realm powerhousehow could he not even withstand a single palm and perish so completely? They had hoped the Ancestor could reverse the Zhou familys declining fortunes, but now, that was impossible. At this moment, it was as if their last shred of faith and hope had collapsed. Realizing this, the fighting Zhou family members immediately panicked, their will to retreat growing. Haha even the Zhou family Ancestor was killed by the Prince! The Prince is mighty! Kill! In contrast, the members of the Lu Royal Mansion were exhilarated, their fighting spirit soaring. Yet, faced with the highly spirited Lu Royal Mansion forces, all the Zhou family members felt a growing urge to flee. Run! As one Zhou family member began to flee, the rest followed suit like falling dominoes, scattering in all directions. Seeing this, Lu Qingxuan glanced at the Lu Royal Mansion members and ordered, Kill them all, leave none alive! For such a life-and-death grudge, Lu Qingxuan would never spare a single Zhou family member. Mercy to the enemy was irresponsibility to his own clan. With Lu Qingxuans command issued, all the Lu Royal Mansion members shouted in unison, charging forward with even greater fervor. The fleeing Zhou family members, thrown into complete chaos, stumbled and fell within a few steps, only to be surrounded by the Lu Royal Mansion forces. Kill! The Lu Royal Mansion members wielded various weapons, slaughtering the now-demoralized Zhou family members. Of course, some Zhou family members continued to fight desperately to the end. For a time, the Zhou family grounds echoed with screams and roars. One by one, Zhou family members fell into pools of blood. Lu Qingxuan refrained from further action, standing in the void and overseeing the entire battlefield. If any of his clan members faced mortal danger, he would intervene slightly. At this moment, all the Zhou family members had become tools for the Lu Royal Mansion to hone their real combat experience. Scanning the Lu Royal Mansion members fighting below, Lu Qingxuan noticed Lu Yus figure. This time, to annihilate the Zhou family, Lu Yu had followed Lu Qingxuan without hesitation. On the battlefield, Lu Yu fought bare-handed, his blood energy surging. Almost no one below the Foundation Realm could withstand a single blow from him. Combined with the five-colored Mysterious Light Wings treasure he possessed, his speed was like lightning. Even against Foundation Realm cultivators, they couldnt last dozens of moves before being smashed to death by Lu Yus formidable physical strength. It had to be said, with his golden finger, Lu Yus growth was astonishingly fast. A quarter of an hour later. As the last Zhou family disciple fell, all the Zhou family cultivators had been completely wiped out. By now, the Zhou family grounds were littered with corpses, drenched in blood, a thick stench of gore filling the air. Soon after, all the Lu Royal Mansion members gathered together, their faces flushed with exhilaration. Though some of them bore injuries, they paid it no mind. Then, they looked up at Lu Qingxuans figure, their eyes filled with admiration. Under everyones gaze, Lu Qingxuan spoke, This is the fate of those who dare to kill members of my Lu Royal Mansion! From now on, scour the entire Zhou family grounds, collect the spoils of war. Also, find every living thing and kill them alldown to the last earthworm, I want it split in two. I want the Zhou family utterly eradicated, not a chicken or dog left alive! No kiddinghe had the memories of countless novels from Blue Star in his mind; how could he not be extremely cautious? Hearing Lu Qingxuans words, though the clan members didnt fully understand his intent, they obeyed his command and sprang into action. In their eyes, Lu Qingxuan was now their sole pillar of faith. Before long, the Zhou family grounds echoed with the dying cries of chickens, dogs, and other creatures. A quarter of an hour later, the Zhou family grounds fell into dead silence. The Lu Royal Mansion members returned to Lu Qingxuans side, piling up the spoils of war. Lu Qingxuan released his divine sense, scanning the Zhou family grounds once more to confirm no living thing remained, then nodded in satisfaction. With a wave of his sleeve, he collected all the spoils. Finally, Lu Qingxuan personally acted, extracting all the spiritual veins beneath the Zhou family grounds. Alright, take these two with us and head to annihilate the Fang and Han families! Ordering his clan to bring the patriarchs of the Fang and Han families along, Lu Qingxuan led the Lu Royal Mansion members away, heading toward the other two families territories. Lu Qingxuan knew it wouldnt be long before the entire Xiyuan City was thrown into an uproar. The Zhou family, which had thrived in Xiyuan City for years, had been almost entirely destroyed. And before this news could spread throughout the entire Beiyuan County, Lu Qingxuan had to wipe out the other two great families as well. Chapter 12 - Generous Task Rewards, Rewarding Merits, The Golden Investment Returns! Chapter 12: Generous Task Rewards, Rewarding Merits, The Golden Investment Returns! After the Lu Royal Mansion members annihilated the Zhou family, two days of conquest followed. The Han and Fang families, two major clans of Beiyuan County, were successively wiped out by the Lu Royal Mansion. It wouldnt take long for the news of the three great families destruction by the Lu Royal Mansion to sweep across the entire Beiyuan County. At this moment, the clan members who had gone on the conquest returned to the Lu Royal Mansion and gathered in the family council hall. All the clan members faces showed excitement as they quietly discussed their respective achievements. Lu Qingxuan sat at the head of the hall, preparing to begin rewarding merits. However, just then, the systems voice rang out. [Ding! Detected that the Zhou, Han, and Fang families of Beiyuan County have been annihilated. The family mission is complete, and the task is now being evaluated ] [Ding! Task evaluation: Grade A Mid-tier (Extremely Outstanding)] [Ding! Task rewards are now being distributed ] [Reward: 10,000 Family Luck Points, 50 pots of Earth-tier pills of various grades, 3 random Heaven-grade cultivation techniques and 3 random Heaven-grade martial skills, 1 Cultivation Breakthrough Card, 1 Spiritual Energy Tower, 1 Heaven-grade Superior Clan Protection Array, 1 Geng Metal Treasure Physique, 1 bottle of Embryonic Nirvana Immortal Spirit Liquid, and a Level 1 Family Blessing!] [Ding! Randomly generated cultivation techniques: Obtained Heaven-grade Superior Technique True Spirit Transformation Record and Qian Gold Illusory Sea Art, Heaven-grade Mid-tier Technique Thick Earth Heavenly Peak Art] [Ding! Randomly generated martial skills: Obtained Heaven-grade Superior Skill Nine Heavens Soaring Cloud Spear Technique and Demonic Light Shadow Technique, Heaven-grade Mid-tier Skill Heavenly Origin Blade Technique] [Cultivation Breakthrough Card: Can assist a cultivator below the Soul Palace Realm in breaking through one realm!] [Spiritual Energy Tower: Divided into two floors. The first floors spiritual energy is double that of the outside world, and the second floors is triple!] [Heaven-grade Superior Clan Protection Array: Can cover a radius of up to 1,000 miles, capable of withstanding full attacks from cultivators below the Ascension Realm, and can conceal anomalies!] [Geng Metal Treasure Physique: A high-tier spiritual Physique with immense destructive power. Note: Detected that the host already possesses the Tyrannical Heavenly Physique. The host can designate a clan member to awaken this physique within three days!] [Embryonic Nirvana Immortal Spirit Liquid: A rare and special prenatal immortal liquid, refined from the blood essence of numerous true spirits, treasure herb essences, and over a hundred precious materials. When taken by a pregnant woman under three months, it can establish an incomparably robust foundation of talent and physique for her offspring!] [Level 1 Family Blessing: Within the familys territory, clan members have a small chance of entering an enlightened state during cultivation, and all newborns will have slightly enhanced aptitude and comprehension!] Seeing such generous rewards, Lu Qingxuans eyes lit up. With these rewards, the overall strength of the family could rise to another level. The three Heaven-grade cultivation techniques and three Heaven-grade martial skills would bolster the familys foundation. As for the Cultivation Breakthrough Card, Lu Qingxuan planned to wait until his cultivation reached the Ninth Layer of the Spiritual Pill Realm before using it to break through to the Soul Palace Realm in one go. As for the Geng Metal Treasure Physique, Lu Qingxuan thought for a moment and decided on a candidate. That would be the Second Elder, Lu Changfeng. Lu Changfeng had originally cultivated a metal-attribute technique, making him highly compatible with the Geng Metal Treasure Physique. Moreover, Lu Changfeng was the second-highest cultivator in the Lu family after himself, making this physique a perfect fit for him. As for the most precious Embryonic Nirvana Immortal Spirit Liquid, Lu Qingxuan naturally intended to save it for Xiyue. And finally, the Level 1 Family Blessingthis was a great boon. Not only could it make breakthroughs in cultivation techniques, martial skills, and realms easier for clan members, but it would also ensure that the children born in the clan wouldnt be mediocre. Suppressing his inner joy, Lu Qingxuan scanned the numerous Lu family disciples and spotted several investment targets. [Ding! Discovered a White-tier investment clan member. Investment can be initiated!] [Invest 3 Superior Mysterious-tier pills, receive 3 bottles of Extreme Mysterious-tier pills.] [Ding! Discovered a Blue-tier investment clan member. Investment can be initiated!] [Invest 1 Inferior Earth-tier treasure, receive 2 Superior Earth-tier treasures!] [Invest 1 Small Nirvana Marrow-Cleansing Pill, receive 1 pot of Great Nirvana Cycle Pills!] After Lu Qingxuans observation, these investment targets were mostly White-tier and Blue-tier, and they were the ones who had performed outstandingly during the conquest of the three great families. Beyond that, he also discovered a Golden-tier investment target. This Golden-tier investment target was none other than Lu Yu, whom he had previously invested in. He hadnt expected the system to trigger another investment prompt this time. Lu Qingxuan felt this system was pretty reliable! Suppressing a trace of surprise, Lu Qingxuan spoke up. Now that the three great families have been eradicated, we will begin rewarding merits! With that, he took out the merit list compiled by the Fourth Elder and began reading it aloud. Lu Jin killed 8 enemies. Reward: 1 Small Nirvana Marrow-Cleansing Pill, 3 Mysterious Spirit Pills, 1 Extreme Mysterious-tier treasure, and 500 inferior spirit stones! Lu Yao killed 13 enemies. Reward: 1 Small Nirvana Marrow-Cleansing Pill, 1 bottle of Foundation Pills, 1 scroll of Inferior Earth-tier technique, and 1,000 inferior spirit stones! Lu Yu killed 96 enemies. Reward: 1 Small Nirvana Marrow-Cleansing Pill, 1 bottle of Heavenly Soul Pills, 1 jar of Vajra Glaze Liquid, 1 copy of Nine Revolutions Heavenly Technique, 1 Extreme Earth-tier treasure, and 2,000 mid-grade spirit stones! As Lu Qingxuan finished reading the compiled merit list, the crowd began to buzz with discussion. Especially upon hearing the final clan members achievements, many clan members faces showed disbelief as they turned to look at Lu Yu in the crowd. Was this still the same useless guy they knew? If this was considered useless, then what were they? S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Sensing the gazes of the clan members, Lu Yu remained calm on the surface, but his heart surged with excitement. His persistence and effort hadnt been in vain. This time, he had finally proven himself. Even if he couldnt refine qi, he could still hold his own against anyone. He had promised the Prince he wouldnt let him down, and one day he would surpass his father. Todays achievements, he believed, were just the beginning. The path to becoming a powerhouse still stretched far ahead. Alright, in the order I just read, come up one by one. Ill now distribute the rewards! Following that, the clan members whose names had been called stepped forward with excitement, approaching Lu Qingxuan to receive their rewards. With each reward Lu Qingxuan handed out, he offered a few words of encouragement to the recipient. As Lu Qingxuan continued distributing rewards, the systems investment return notifications kept chiming in his mind. [Ding! Investment successful. Congratulations to the host for obtaining ] [Ding! Investment successful. Congratulations to the host for obtaining ] Until finally, it was time to distribute Lu Yus reward. [Ding! Investment successful. Congratulations to the host for obtaining 10 pots of Myriad Phenomena Treasure Pills, 100 jin of Land Transformation Liquid, 1 random King-tier technique and 1 random King-tier martial skill, 3 random Heaven-grade treasures, and 50,000 superior spirit stones.] [Ding! Randomly generated King-tier technique: Obtained Mysterious Gold Treasure Tome] [Ding! Randomly generated King-tier martial skill: Obtained Coiling Dragon Great Peak Seal] [Ding! Randomly generated treasures: Obtained Heaven-grade Extreme Treasure: Dustless Soul-Reaping Blade, Heaven-grade Superior Treasure: Star Origin Infinite Seal, Heaven-grade Mid-tier Treasure: Azure Pattern Glaze Dragon Spear] [Land Transformation Liquid: Each jin can transform 10 mu of ordinary land into spiritual fields!] Seeing the array of treasures returned by the system, Lu Qingxuan felt extremely pleased. With so many returned rewards, the Lu Royal Mansions foundation could be greatly enhanced once again. Aside from these resources and treasures obtained from the system, all the treasures and resources of the three great families had also been confiscated by the Lu Royal Mansion. Among them were numerous techniques, treasures, pills, spirit stones, and more. Though most were of Yellow-tier and Mystic-tier quality, with a small portion being Earth-tier, they were perfectly suited for the rapidly developing Lu family right now! Chapter 13 - The Lu Clan’s Surging Fighting Spirit Chapter 13: The Lu Clans Surging Fighting Spirit, Changes in the Core Elders of the Lu Royal Mansion, Langya Heavenly Sect! After distributing the rewards, Lu Qingxuan glanced at the clansmen still immersed in excitement and spoke. Starting today, the basic cultivation resources for all members of our Lu Royal Mansion will be doubled each month. Since they had already confiscated all the resources of the three major families, combined with the resources returned by the system, the Lu Royal Mansions resources were now extremely abundant. To quickly enhance the overall strength of the family, Lu Qingxuan naturally wanted to use these resources to significantly improve the cultivation of the clansmen. Upon hearing this, everyone widened their eyes, momentarily stunned. After a moment, the clansmen became excited, and some of the younger ones even tugged at the people beside them in their enthusiasm. Immediately afterward, all the clansmen bowed deeply to Lu Qingxuan, saying, Thank you, Your Highness! Their voices were loud and resonant, and when they looked at Lu Qingxuan again, their eyes were filled with admiration and reverence. Lu Qingxuan nodded and continued, If you want to obtain even more cultivation resources, then work hard to make greater contributions to the family, earn family contribution points, and exchange them for the resources you each desire! Although the basic monthly resources for the clansmen had doubled, the contribution point system that the Lu Royal Mansion already had in place still needed strong promotion. This would also encourage more clansmen to contribute to the family. After encouraging everyone to contribute more to the family, Lu Qingxuan swept his gaze over all the clansmen and said solemnly: Although our Lu Royal Mansion can now claim dominance over Beiyuan County, this is not the endit is the beginning. I hope all clansmen will strive harder to break through their limits and unite as one. As long as you dont give up on yourselves, the entire Lu family will never abandon you. Every one of you is the future of our Lu Royal Mansion. Under my leadership, I hope each of you can become a pillar of strength for the Lu family, taking the Lu family further and making it stronger! You must remember, no matter what dangers you face outside, the family will always be your steadfast support! sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Words of encouragement, resounding like thunder, echoed in the ears of every Lu clansman. As Lu Qingxuans voice fell, the hearts of all the Lu clansmen surged with passion, their fighting spirit soaring. Immediately, every one of them respectfully said to Lu Qingxuan in unison, We will dedicate ourselves fully to the family and not let down Your Highnesss expectations! [Ding! The hosts family cohesion has increased again, rewarding 1,000 family luck points!] Hearing this, Lu Qingxuan felt a bit surprised. He had unexpectedly gained another 1,000 family fortune points. He believed that as the family fortune points increased, the clansmens luck would also improve. Perhaps in the future, the family might dig up ore or a clansman might stumble upon a treasure just by stepping outside. Lu Qingxuan collected his thoughts, glanced at the clansmen whose fighting spirit had surged, and nodded slightly. The core elders will stay behind; everyone else, go cultivate diligently! Following Lu Qingxuans instructions, the clansmen gradually left the council hall, leaving only the five core elders behind. For these elders, Lu Qingxuan was even more generous, rewarding each of them with a substantial amount of resourcesenough to significantly boost their cultivation. The five elders looked at the numerous high-level resources in their hands, their expressions filled with excitement, their eyes gleaming with delight. Having served as core elders for so many years, they had never received such an abundance of cultivation resources. Now, under Lu Qingxuans leadership, they were fortunate enough to obtain so many cultivation resources, and it felt almost too thrilling to believe. They believed that with these resources, they had a chance to cultivate to the peak of the Spiritual Pill Realm. In the past, most of them had little hope of breaking through to the Spiritual Pill Realm. But now, they were confident they had a 60-70% chance. They also grew more convinced that under Lu Qingxuans leadership, the entire Lu Royal Mansion would not only continue to prosper but also grow strongerperhaps one day even expanding beyond Beiyuan County or the entire Lingyun Dynasty. At this moment, their hearts were filled with drive, eagerly anticipating that day. Seeing the reactions of the five elders, Lu Qingxuans face revealed a faint smile before she began assigning tasks. After all, the three major families had just been eradicated by the Lu family, and many matters still needed to be taken over by the Lu family. Subsequently, Lu Qingxuan arranged for the elders to take charge of the various industries and affairs of the three major families. But at this point, Lu Qingxuan realized that five core elders were clearly insufficient. After some discussion, Lu Qingxuan initiated a reform of the core elders. First, he reorganized the positions of the five core elders, adjusting their ranks. The Second Elder was promoted to Grand Elder, the Fourth Elder to Second Elder, the Sixth Elder to Third Elder, and so on in that order. Although, during his fathers reign, the family had a total of nine core eldersfour from the direct line, three from the collateral line, and two from the outer line. But now, only five remained: two from the direct line, two from the collateral line, and one from the outer line. Of course, the outer line here didnt refer to people with different surnames; they still bore the Lu name. These were simply clansmen born from Lu family women and men who had married into the Lu Royal Mansion. Lu family women generally didnt marry out; instead, they brought husbands into the Lu Royal Mansion. This prevented the loss of Lu family descendants and allowed the family to grow more prosperous. After reorganizing the positions of the five elders, Lu Qingxuan instructed them to recommend one elder each from the direct line, collateral line, and outer line within two days. Lu Qingxuan planned to select two from the direct line, one from the collateral line, and one from the outer line from these recommended regular elders to fill the four vacant core elder positions. Only when the core elder positions were fully staffed could the Lu familys numerous resources and industries be properly managed. After finalizing the reforms, Lu Qingxuan suddenly remembered another important matter and shifted his gaze to Lu Qianchuan, who had been promoted to Second Elder. Second Elder, regarding the investigation I asked you to conduct about the deaths of our Lu clansmen overseas, have you made any progress? The Second Elder stepped forward and respectfully reported, Your Highness, there hasnt been much progress on this matter, but there are some findings, though they arent entirely certain. Lu Qingxuans interest was piqued. Oh? Tell me more. After investigating discreetly for some time, we found that although many forces were vying for that opportunity overseas, none of them witnessed how our clansmen perished. The result of that struggle for the opportunity was that the Langya Heavenly Sect emerged as the greatest victor, without losing a single person. As for the other forces that went to seize the opportunity, they all suffered losses of cultivators to varying degrees, and their strength was roughly on par with our Lu familys. If theres a force capable of silently wiping out our Lu clansmen, the Langya Heavenly Sect is the most likely candidate. Lu Qianchuan relayed all the information gathered from the recent investigation. Langya Heavenly Sect? Lu Qingxuans eyes narrowed slightly. This sect was a high-tier fifth-grade sect, with not only dozens of Spiritual Pill Realm experts but also seven or eight Soul Palace Realm powerhouses, making it a dominant force across several major counties near Beiyuan County. If his elder brother and the group of Lu clansmen had been ambushed and killed by the Langya Heavenly Sect while vying for that opportunity, it was indeed highly plausible. He had always suspected that the unexplained deaths of the Lu clansmen overseas during that opportunity were due to human interference, so after taking over as head of the Royal Mansion, he had ordered an investigation. He hadnt expected the most likely suspect to be the Langya Heavenly Sect. Continue following up on this matter and report any progress to me immediately! Lu Qingxuan ordered. Your Highness, rest assured. We have a disciple in the family named Lu Tianming who previously joined the Langya Heavenly Sect. He has now become an inner disciple, and Ive quietly instructed him to gather internal information from the sect, Lu Qianchuan nodded, revealing a channel for obtaining information. Lu Qingxuan gave a hum of acknowledgment and cautioned, Be sure to protect that Lu family disciple and ensure the Langya Heavenly Sect doesnt catch wind of his investigation. Lu Qianchuan agreed and returned to his seat. Finally, after giving a few more instructions, Lu Qingxuan concluded the meeting. After the meeting ended, Lu Qingxuan first buried numerous Earth-tier spiritual veins beneath Sky-Supporting Island. These spiritual veins, of course, belonged to the three major families and had now become spoils of war for the Lu Royal Mansion. Next, he set up a top-grade Heaven-grade protective clan formation across the entire Sky-Supporting Island, greatly enhancing its security several times over. Lastly, Lu Qingxuan placed a two-story spiritual energy tower within the family grounds. With this spiritual energy tower, the cultivation of the Lu clansmen would surely improve rapidly. After completing these tasks, Lu Qingxuan visited his mother, Jiang Xuanya, and handed over a wealth of resources to her. After leaving his mothers palace, Lu Qingxuan headed straight to where Ling Xiyue was. Chapter 14 - Husband, Can You Stay with Me Tonight? Chapter 14: Husband, Can You Stay with Me Tonight? The Lord of the County Governors Mansion, Yang Xuan! Husband, are you injured!? As soon as she arrived at Ling Xiyues room, Ling Xiyue immediately showed a look of concern. She had been very worried about Lu Qingxuan going to subdue the other three major families. After all, the strength of those three families was considerable in Beiyuan Countyhow could she not be concerned? Dont worry, Im not injured! From now on, the power structure of Beiyuan County will be dominated by our Lu Royal Mansion. Lu Qingxuan took Ling Xiyues delicate hand and smiled. Perhaps because they had practiced the Kun Technique together so often, seeing Lu Qingxuans gesture this time, Ling Xiyue didnt blush at all. Even her way of addressing Lu Qingxuan had changed to Husband, making everything feel much closer and less formal than before. Hearing that Lu Qingxuan wasnt injured and that the Royal Mansion had achieved a great victory, Ling Xiyue felt immense joy in her heart. Xiyue, this time Ive brought you some resources. As he spoke, Lu Qingxuan took out a storage ring and placed it in Ling Xiyues hand. Ling Xiyue scanned it with her divine sense, her expression turning to shock. This Through her divine sense, she immediately detected numerous high-tier pills, spiritual liquids, and other resources. Husband, youve given me too much! How could I alone need so many resources! Though Ling Xiyue verbally declined, she was secretly delighted in her heart. How could she not be happy to be so cherished by Lu Qingxuan? Lu Qingxuan shook his head. Have you forgotten? Youre not alone nowyou have our child too. These resources were specially selected for you. They include not only pills to boost your cultivation but also many spiritual medicines to nourish your body and the baby. Prompted by Lu Qingxuans reminder, Ling Xiyue recalled the child in her womb. Since she had only recently become pregnant and her belly showed no signs yet, she often forgot about the little life inside her. Since Lu Qingxuan had put it this way, Ling Xiyue didnt refuse further and accepted the resources. Then thank you, Husband! Ling Xiyues beautiful eyes softened with affection as her lips parted slightly. Lu Qingxuan nodded slightly, then took out a glazed porcelain bottle and carefully placed it in Ling Xiyues hand. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This is a portion of the Embryonic Nirvana Immortal Spirit Liquid. It can lay a strong foundation for the childs innate talent and physique. Just drink a small cup every two or three days! For the pregnant Ling Xiyue, Lu Qingxuan was extremely attentive, ensuring she had all the nourishment she needed. Hearing Lu Qingxuans words, Ling Xiyues eyes widened in surprise. She hadnt expected her husband to acquire such a precious immortal spiritual medicine. Even the royal family of the Lingyun Dynasty didnt possess such an immortal spiritual liquid! She felt that her husband was far from ordinaryhow else could he obtain such a rare prenatal immortal spiritual liquid? She didnt believe something so extraordinary could be found in Beiyuan County! However, she didnt care about the origin of this spiritual medicineas long as her husband treated her well, that was enough. Mm, I understand! Ling Xiyue nodded slightly and put away the immortal spiritual liquid. Seeing that his business here was done, Lu Qingxuan prepared to leave, casually saying, Then rest well and take care of the baby. Ill be going now. As he spoke, Lu Qingxuan started to rise. But Ling Xiyue grabbed his hand, saying tenderly, Husband, can you stay with me tonight? Her voice was soft, almost like a whisper. After speaking, she lowered her head, seemingly a bit shy. Hearing this, Lu Qingxuan glanced at the beauty before him. Since learning of Ling Xiyues pregnancy, he hadnt practiced the Kun Technique with her again. Based on memories from Blue Star, it was generally advised to avoid intimacy in early pregnancy, so Lu Qingxuan had restrained himself. But in this mystical world, for two Spiritual Pill Realm cultivators like Lu Qingxuan and Ling Xiyue, this wasnt a significant issue. Now, seeing the beauty in this state, Lu Qingxuans heart couldnt help but stir. Alright, Ill stay here with you tonight. With that, Lu Qingxuan flicked his finger, extinguishing all the lights in the room. Then, the two embarked on another journey of the Kun Technique. The news of the Zhou, Han, and Fang families of Beiyuan County being wiped out by the Lu family couldnt be concealed for long. In just three or four days, the news spread throughout Beiyuan County. Immediately, it caused a massive uproar, stirring up a storm of shock and awe. Many forces in Beiyuan County were astonished. Hadnt the Lu Royal Mansion suffered a significant loss of strength due to the sea beast tide? How had they managed to annihilate the other three major families so soon after? This staggering achievement immediately sparked suspicion among many cultivators. Driven by curiosity, various forces sent people to investigate the true state of the Lu Royal Mansion. At the same time, In the heart of Beiyuan County, at the County Governors Mansion, Governor Yang Xuan stood by a waterside pavilion, holding some fish food and scattering it into the pond. Behind him, an elderly man was reporting something to him. When the elder finished relaying the news of the three families destruction, Yang Xuan had also finished scattering the fish food. This new Lord of the Lu Royal Mansionit seems I underestimated him before! To wipe out the Zhou, Han, and Fang families in less than half a year, it seems the Lu familys strength isnt as weak as it appears on the surface. To kill those old fogeys from the three families, one would need at least the cultivation of the ninth layer of the Spiritual Pill Realm. Could the Lu family have a Soul Palace Realm expert? Or perhaps, in this short time, the Lu family received some powerful inheritance or external assistance? Yang Xuan watched the carp in the pond fighting over the food, his brows furrowed as he murmured softly. He didnt care about the three families being destroyed by the Lu family, but he was intrigued by the sudden rise of the Lu Royal Mansion. Sir, could the Lu family have received help from a royal figure through their connection to the Fifth Princess? The reporting elder asked curiously. Impossible. The royal family wouldnt stoop to something so beneath their dignity. Now that those three families are gone, the dynasty wont intervene, but I wonder if the Jingyang Royal Mansion behind them will blame my Governors Mansion? Ill need to prepare a good explanation in advance. A few traces of contemplation flashed in Yang Xuans eyes. As a county governor under the dynasty, he had never aligned himself with any faction beneath the dynasty, remaining loyal solely to the dynastys emperor. But now, with several family forces under his jurisdiction tied to a princely mansion in the royal capital, he needed to carefully consider his response. After a long moment, Yang Xuan let out a slight sigh. Fine. In a couple of days, Ill personally visit the Lu Royal Mansion to assess the situation. The last time this Lord of the Lu Royal Mansion took over and held his wedding, I wasnt in Beiyuan County. Nows a good chance to meet this new lord. After pondering for a while without a clear plan, Yang Xuan decided to visit the Lu Royal Mansion first. Chapter 15 - The New Destiny Protagonist Template Chapter 15: The New Destiny Protagonist Template, Sword Genius Lu Jianchen, Purple Investment! After annihilating the three major families of Beiyuan County, Lu Qingxuan had been staying in Ling Xiyues room for several days. At this moment, Lu Qingxuan finally stepped out of Ling Xiyues room, intending to return to his own room to cultivate properly. However, as he passed by a spiritual peak, a familiar system voice sounded. [Ding! A purple investment clansman has been detected; the host can initiate an investment!] Hmm, a purple investment!? Lu Qingxuan was slightly delighted, and with a flash of his figure, he headed toward the location guided by the system. In the Lu Royal Mansion, atop a spiritual peak, a young man with sharp sword-like brows and starry eyes was practicing swordsmanship, holding a spiritual sword in his hand. Sword qi raged freely, and the sound of sword resonance echoed through the air. However, the spiritual sword in the young mans hand was a broken one, with only a portion remaining below the hilt. Though this sword was damaged, its displayed power was not weak in the slightest. With casual swings, the young man could unleash sharp, unmatched sword qi, terrifyingly powerful. Not bad, not bad! I never wouldve thought this broken sword could possess such terrifying might! For such a powerful broken sword to be treated as scrap metal by that bandithow utterly foolish! This time, its my gain! The young man stopped his movements, looking at the broken sword in his hand, a trace of excitement and thrill appearing on his face. The young mans name was Lu Jianchen, a minor swordsmanship genius from a collateral branch of the Lu Royal Mansion. He had originally been cultivating in the Heavenly Sword Sect, but not long ago, after offending a true disciple with powerful backing, he was forced to leave the sect and return to the familys Lu Royal Mansion. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just a few days ago, he had taken on a family mission to exterminate a group of bandits. After wiping out the bandits, he found this broken sword in the storage pouch of the bandit leader. Lu Jianchen had initially thought it was just an ordinary damaged spiritual sword. But after some inspection, he was astonished to discover that this broken sword could absorb the spirituality of other magical treasures. This discovery left Lu Jianchen utterly shocked. Immediately, he took out some unused treasures from his possession and fed them to the broken sword. It wasnt until today that he came here to test the broken swords power. Yet the power it unleashed just now was no less than that of a high-tier Earth-rank spiritual sword, even comparable to some ordinary Heaven-rank spiritual swords. How could this not make him happy and excited? Could it be that my luck has finally turned, letting me pick up such a bargain! Lu Jianchen stroked the broken sword in his hand, finding it more and more pleasing to the eye. He could hardly imagine how terrifying this broken sword might become if it absorbed enough spirituality from magical treasures. By then, this broken sword might even unleash the terrifying might of a King-rank treasure, or perhaps even an Emperor-rank treasure! He eagerly anticipated that day. However, the thought that he no longer had any treasures to feed it made Lu Jianchen slightly furrow his brow. Where could he go to get more treasures? Just as Lu Jianchen was frowning in thought, a figure clad in purple robes suddenly landed in front of him. The newcomer was none other than Lu Qingxuan. Seeing this, Lu Jianchen was slightly surprised and immediately bowed, saying, Jianchen greets the Lord. Lu Qingxuan nodded slightly, then activated his Eye of True Sight to examine the other. [Name: Lu Jianchen] [Cultivation: Foundation, Third Layer] [Aptitude: Genius] [Comprehension: Supreme] [Talent: Innate Sword Heart (Flawed)] [Fortune: While recently completing a bandit extermination mission, he obtained a broken high-tier Holy Sword. As long as it devours enough spirituality from magical treasures, it can inherit a portion of the Holy Swords Saintly Dao legacy!] Seeing Lu Jianchens fortune, Lu Qingxuan inwardly exclaimed, Good heavens! It seemed the familys power of providence was finally showing its effect. To gain such an opportunity just by exterminating banditsthis was practically the embodiment of immense luck! It seemed this Lu Jianchen was indeed a protagonist template! [Ding! Invest three high-tier Earth-rank treasures to receive two random Heaven-rank techniques and two random Heaven-rank martial skills!] [Ding! Invest one low-tier Heaven-rank treasure to receive three random Heaven-rank treasures!] [Ding! Invest one Sword Dao Crystal to receive 100,000 top-grade spirit stones and one mid-tier Heaven-rank spiritual vein!] Seeing such generous investment returns, Lu Qingxuans eyes lit up. He first sensed the lingering terrifying sword qi in the surroundings, then glanced at the broken sword in Lu Jianchens hand before speaking. I see a troubled look on your face. Have you encountered some difficulty? Hearing this, Lu Jianchen lowered his head, his eyes darting slightly, not immediately answering Lu Qingxuans question. After a moment of silence, Lu Jianchen decided to test the waters and expressed his need for a few high-tier treasures, rephrasing it carefully. Of course, he didnt mention that his need for treasures was related to the broken sword in his hand. Upon hearing this, Lu Qingxuan didnt hesitate much. He took out three Earth-rank treasures and one low-tier Heaven-rank treasure from his belongings and handed them to Lu Jianchen. These are three Earth-rank treasures and one Heaven-rank treasure Ive collected. Take them! Then he took out a Sword Dao Crystal. This is a Sword Dao Crystal I obtained earlier. Take it as well and study it. See if it can help you comprehend the Intent of the Sword. I hope your swordsmanship can advance further and bring glory to our Lu Royal Mansion! Seeing the Lord hand over so many treasures without much hesitation, Lu Jianchens face was filled with disbelief. He had only asked tentatively, never expecting the Lord to not only give him treasures but also a rare Sword Dao Crystal. At this moment, Lu Jianchen felt it was almost unreal. Seeing Lu Jianchens shocked expression, Lu Qingxuan teased, What, is it too little!? Lu Jianchen immediately shook his head like a rattling drum, quickly explaining, Its just the Lord has given so much that Jianchen was momentarily overwhelmed! Lu Qingxuan smiled and said, Take them. Though our Lu Royal Mansion cant compare to the Heavenly Sword Sect, theres no scheming or infighting among our family. These things are my personal gift to you! Since the Heavenly Sword Sect failed to recognize a gem, acted unreasonably, and selfishly took your treasure, I hope one day youll return to the Heavenly Sword Sect yourself and reclaim what rightfully belongs to you. Prove to everyone in the Heavenly Sword Sect with your strength that losing you, a swordsmanship genius, was the most foolish decision they ever made! Lu Qingxuan had heard some rumors about why Lu Jianchen suddenly left the sect and returned to the Lu Royal Mansion. It was because, while on a sect mission, Lu Jianchen had obtained a special exotic treasure, but it was discovered by a true disciple. That true disciple, backed by an elder, shamelessly forced Lu Jianchen to hand over the treasure. With no backing of his own, Lu Jianchen, unwilling to be maliciously suppressed, reluctantly gave up the treasure. After witnessing this, Lu Jianchen felt the sect was selfish and unjust, and in a fit of anger, he left the Heavenly Sword Sect. Hearing Lu Qingxuans words, Lu Jianchen felt a warmth in his heart. Without further hesitation, he reached out to accept the treasures before him, saying respectfully, Thank you, Lord, for your generosity! Immediately after, he vowed, In the future, Jianchen will definitely return to the Heavenly Sword Sect. Ill make them see that Im no less than any of their true disciples, and Ill take back whats mine with my own hands! Lu Qingxuan nodded slightly, reaching out with his right hand to pat Lu Jianchens shoulder. Cultivate well. I look forward to the day you shine brilliantly on the path of the sword and become a Supreme Sword Saint! With that, Lu Qingxuan turned into a divine rainbow and vanished. Watching Lu Qingxuans departing figure, the words Sword Saint still echoed in Lu Jianchens ears. At that moment, it was as if he had found a firm path in his heart. He murmured, Lord, rest assured, Jianchen will not let your expectations down! [Ding! Investment successful. Congratulations, host, for obtaining three random Heaven-rank treasures, two random Heaven-rank techniques, two random Heaven-rank martial skills, one mid-tier Heaven-rank spiritual vein, and 100,000 top-grade spirit stones!] [Ding! Randomly generated Heaven-rank treasures: Obtained high-tier Heaven-rank treasure: Fuyao Heavenly Phoenix Zither; high-tier Heaven-rank treasures: Haoyin Cold Soul Mountain, Xuanyang Dragon Flame Ring!] [Ding! Randomly generated Heaven-rank techniques: Obtained high-tier Heaven-rank technique: Heavenly Gang Overlord Physique Art; high-tier Heaven-rank technique: Purple Yang Heavenly Method!] [Ding! Randomly generated Heaven-rank martial skills: Obtained high-tier Heaven-rank martial skill: Taiyan Void-Shattering Finger; high-tier Heaven-rank martial skill: Cloud Dragon Single Horizon!] Lu Qingxuan, now far away, nodded in satisfaction as he saw the array of high-level techniques and skills. With these techniques and skills, he could bolster the foundation of the Lu Royal Mansion. Immediately, he placed the treasures, techniques, and skills into different pavilions. Then, he implanted the mid-tier spiritual vein beneath the entire Sky-Supporting Island. In an instant, the spiritual energy density of the entire Lu Royal Mansion rose by several levels. After finishing this task, Lu Qingxuan returned to his room and began cultivating. Chapter 19 - The Family’s Mining Unearths a Treasure? Chapter 19: The Familys Mining Unearths a Treasure? Slaying an Earth Dragon Beast, a Giant Stone Radiating Crimson Divine Light! Time passed quickly, and another two months went by. The clans disciples and elders, bolstered by abundant spiritual energy and numerous resources, made significant progress. At this moment, all nine core elders had reached the Spiritual Pill Realm. These nine core elders were originally late-stage Purple Mansion cultivators, so with the massive influx of resources, it was only natural for them to reach the Spiritual Pill Realm in such a short time. In particular, the Grand Elder, Lu Changfeng, with the advantage of his spiritual Physique, cultivated noticeably faster than the other core elders. His current cultivation had broken through to the first layer of the Soul Palace Realm. Of course, the one who advanced the fastest was still Lu Qingxuan, whose cultivation had now stepped into the seventh layer of the Soul Palace Realm. As for Lu Yu, he had returned to the family a month and a half ago and had since stayed within the family to cultivate the Cosmic Star Technique. On this day, Lu Qingxuan was, as usual, cultivating in his hall. However, Lu Ze, who had been promoted to Third Elder, hurriedly arrived at Lu Qingxuans location. Third Elder, has something urgent happened with the familys mining operations? Looking at the Third Elder with his brows tightly furrowed, Lu Qingxuan inquired. The Third Elder was in charge of overseeing the familys various mining industries, so Lu Qingxuan guessed his arrival was likely related to the mining operations. The Third Elder nodded, his expression somewhat gloomy, and said, Three days ago, at one of our clans spiritual mineral veins, we dug up a giant stone radiating crimson divine light. But when our clan members went to investigate the stone, a rare Earth Dragon Beast suddenly emerged from beside it. As a result, nearly ten clan members in that mine were killed by the Earth Dragon Beast. Even when I went there myself, I was powerless against it. So, I came here to report to Your Highness and see if you could take action to suppress that Earth Dragon Beast. Hearing this, Lu Qingxuan was somewhat surprised. Mining spiritual ore and unearthing a giant stone radiating divine light, guarded by an Earth Dragon Beast! Could it be that the familys fortune was at play, and they had truly dug up some kind of treasure? Lu Qingxuan couldnt help but speculate inwardly. [Ding! The familys spiritual mineral vein industry has encountered an obstruction. Host, please eliminate the Earth Dragon Beast hindering the mining of spiritual ore. Upon task completion, you will receive generous rewards!] Seeing that even the system had issued a task, Lu Qingxuan grew even more curious to see what that giant stone really was. Without further delay, Lu Qingxuan said, Take me to see it! Soon after, under Lu Zes guidance, Lu Qingxuan quickly arrived at the location of that spiritual mineral vein. Upon seeing Lu Qingxuans arrival, the Lu clan members stationed there showed expressions of excitement. Before long, guided by an elder responsible for the site, Lu Qingxuan and Lu Ze entered the largest mine shaft. As they walked through the mine, the clan members following behind Lu Qingxuan immediately grew tense. At the deepest part of the mine, a giant stone, still half-buried in the ground, came into Lu Qingxuans view. This giant stone radiated crimson divine light and was roughly five or six zhang (about 16-20 meters) in size by rough estimation. Your Highness, as soon as anyone approaches within ten zhang of that stone, the Earth Dragon Beast will emerge from underground and attack whoever gets close. The elder in charge of this mineral vein immediately warned Lu Qingxuan. Hearing this, Lu Qingxuan nodded thoughtfully. It seemed highly likely that the Earth Dragon Beast was protecting this stone! Could it be that this stone radiating divine light was indeed some kind of treasure? At this thought, a glint of excitement flashed in Lu Qingxuans eyes. After a moment of consideration, he instructed, Step back a bit. Ill test the strength of that Earth Dragon Beast. Once everyone had retreated a safe distance, Lu Qingxuan stepped forward, approaching the giant stone. However, just as he came within ten zhang of the stone, a rumbling sound, like the shaking of the entire mine, erupted. The next moment, a three-zhang-sized Earth Dragon Beast burst out from beneath the mines ground. Its head bore some resemblance to a snakes, but its Physique was differentit was as if the beast was a combination of a serpents head and a flood dragons Physique, exuding a ferocious aura. Roar! Seeing someone disturbing it again, the Earth Dragon Beast immediately let out a series of roars at Lu Qingxuan. Then, it extended a razor-sharp foreclaw, slashing toward Lu Qingxuan in an attempt to tear him apart. For an ordinary person, such an attack would either kill them or leave them gravely injured. But facing this strike, Lu Qingxuans expression remained calm. Hm, so its an Earth Dragon Beast at the peak of the Soul Palace Realm! In an instant, Lu Qingxuan sensed the beasts strength. However, now that he had entered the Soul Palace Realm, not only did he fear no one at the same layer, but he was confident he could even battle a Divine Union Realm expert. From a distance, watching the terrifying claw mark tear toward Lu Qingxuan, the hearts of the Lu clan members rose to their throats. They had personally experienced how formidable this Earth Dragon Beast wasno matter how they teamed up against it, they couldnt budge it an inch. Moreover, they had lost many clan members while fighting this beast. Now, seeing their prince face it, how could they not be nervous? Under their gazes, Lu Qingxuan raised his right hand and thrust out a palm strike. A deafening collision resounded as Lu Qingxuans palm strike directly shattered the Earth Dragon Beasts claw mark and landed squarely on its Physique. The Earth Dragon Beast, like a pebble, was sent flying and crashed into the mines stone wall. Witnessing this, the Lu clan members spirits lifted, their eyes filled with awe. This was their princewith a single strike, he had sent the Earth Dragon Beast, which they couldnt oppose, flying! The Earth Dragon Beast climbed back to its feet, shaking its slightly dizzy head, its lantern-like eyes gleaming with ferocity. Your hide is pretty tough, huh! You dared to kill members of my Lu Royal Mansion, so today, youll meet your end here! sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Before his words had fully landed, Lu Qingxuan struck again. In the next instant, he vanished from his spot. When he reappeared, his hand had already seized the Earth Dragon Beasts tail. Then, he swung it around and smashed it furiously into the ground. The massive Earth Dragon Beast, several zhang in size, was like a small snake caught by its weak point, repeatedly slammed into the ground. Seeing Lu Qingxuans ferocious display, everyone was utterly shocked. This Earth Dragon Beast had killed nearly ten of their Lu Royal Mansion clan members. Now, watching it being relentlessly pummeled, the clan members earlier resentment began to dissipate. Finally, with one mighty blow from Lu Qingxuan, the Earth Dragon Beast let out its last breath, smashed to death by sheer force. Seeing this, Lu Qingxuan tossed the Earth Dragon Beast aside for the moment. Having dealt with it, Lu Qingxuan lifted his gaze toward the giant stone radiating divine light not far away. Stepping forward, he approached the stone. But before he got close, he sensed a scorching aura rushing toward him. By slightly circulating his cultivation, Lu Qingxuan dispelled the burning sensation. The Third Elder and some clan members followed behind Lu Qingxuan, also approaching the stone. Everyone stopped a short distance from the giant stone, carefully examining this object radiating divine light. After probing it to no avail, Third Elder Lu Ze asked, Your Highness, can you tell what kind of treasure this stone is? Lu Qingxuan didnt respond immediately, his eyes flickering with contemplation. After a while, Lu Qingxuan raised his right hand and, with a grab, fully extracted the half-buried stone from the ground. Hm, so theres an Earth Dragon Beast egg here! No wonder that Earth Dragon Beast wouldnt leaveit was guarding this egg! The moment the stone was lifted, Lu Qingxuan noticed a basin-sized silver egg beside the pit where the stone had been. He had initially thought the Earth Dragon Beast was guarding this special giant stone. But now, it seemed the beast was protecting its offspring, and this stone appeared to provide significant benefits to the egg. Otherwise, the Earth Dragon Beast wouldnt have lingered here! Seeing the Earth Dragon Beast egg, the clan members eyes lit up with fervor. If they could obtain this egg and raise it, they might gain a powerful companion. Earth Dragon Beasts, a rare type of demonic beast, possessed a trace of Winged Dragon bloodline. Once matured, they could easily overpower beasts of the same rank. With enough fortune, there was even a chance this Earth Dragon Beast could evolve into a Winged Dragon. After sensing it for a moment, Lu Qingxuan confirmed the egg still held life. After some thought, with a flick of his sleeve, he stored the egg away. Having done this, Lu Qingxuan shifted his gaze back to the giant stone radiating crimson divine light. Chapter 20 - An Extremely Rare Heavenly Treasure Chapter 20: An Extremely Rare Heavenly Treasure, Three Drops of True Dragon Essence Blood, Refining the Heavenly Origin Demon Embryo! For a full several dozen breaths, Lu Qingxuan observed intently, then suddenly raised his hand and struck the crimson giant stone with a palm. Seeing this, the crowds expressions shifted in surprise, not understanding his intent, their eyes filled with curiosity as they stared closely at the stone. With a rumbling sound, the crimson divine light of the giant stone burst forth. Immediately after, a cracking sound echoed. The stone, originally five or six zhang in size, began to split apart. Under the astonished gazes of the crowd, a peculiar object, only about a zhang in size, emergedits surface shimmering with divine light and faint traces of dark flames flickering. What is this? Is it a source stone? The clan members looked at this object, unable to discern what it was. Third Elder Lu Ze gazed at the strange item, his brows furrowing slightly. After a moment, as if recalling something, he said uncertainly, Could this be a Heavenly Origin Demon Embryo? As the Third Elders words fell, the other clan members exchanged glances, clearly puzzled. Evidently, they had no idea what a Heavenly Origin Demon Embryo was. Indeed, this is a Heavenly Origin Demon Embryo! Lu Qingxuan looked at the object resembling a placenta before him, a gleam of excitement in his eyes. Having spent three years at the Qingyun Dao Sect, Lu Qingxuan naturally had far greater knowledge of rare objects compared to the members of the Lu Royal Mansion. Looking at the placenta-like object nearby, Lu Qingxuan recalled information he had read about the Heavenly Origin Demon Embryo. The so-called Heavenly Origin Demon Embryo was a special item crafted by cultivators above the Saint Realm. It required the use of a divine material called Heavenly Origin Demon Marrow as its core, sealing a spiritual entity with the potential to take form within it through various secret techniques. This was then nurtured within a spiritual vein, forming a unique treasure. Only through this process could the spirituality within the Heavenly Origin Demon Embryo receive sufficient nourishment, undergo transformation, and eventually take shape. In simple terms, the Heavenly Origin Demon Embryo was like a maternal womb, capable of nurturing certain spiritual entities and helping them become true living beings. For example, eggs of divine birds, various young beasts, or even spiritual flames could be sealed within a Heavenly Origin Demon Embryo for nurturing and transformation. Such an item was almost unheard of in the Lingyun Dynasty, and even in Beihan Prefecture, only a few ancient texts contained scant records of it. If Lu Qingxuan hadnt read about it in those texts, he wouldnt have dared to believe that such a rare and precious treasure could appear in one of their familys low-grade mineral veins. This was an extraordinarily rare marvel! It seemed the Lu Royal Mansion had truly struck treasure this time. At this moment, Lu Qingxuan also understood why the Earth Dragon Beasts egg had appeared here. By keeping its egg close to this Heavenly Origin Demon Embryo, it could receive some nourishment and gain numerous benefits. This explained why the Earth Dragon Beast refused to leave despite the attacks from the Lu clan membersit was the true reason it stayed. Hearing Lu Qingxuans confirmation, Third Elder Lu Zes eyes lit up, and he asked curiously, Your Highness, is the spiritual entity within this Heavenly Origin Demon Embryo still alive? Can you sense what kind of spiritual entity is sealed inside? Clearly, the Third Elder had some knowledge of the Heavenly Origin Demon Embryo, though not much, prompting his curious inquiry. Lu Qingxuan stared at the Heavenly Origin Demon Embryo for a moment before replying, The spiritual entity within this embryo is indeed still alive. If Im not mistaken, whats sealed inside is a strand of a peculiar, spiritual anomalous flame! And its not far from the stage of taking form! However, to reach that final step of transformation, the spiritual energy of this mineral vein seems far from sufficient! Based on the transformation of the spirituality within this Heavenly Origin Demon Embryo, Lu Qingxuan deduced that it was likely crafted by a powerful figure long ago. Over the passage of time, it had remained in this mineral vein, slowly evolving. However, the spiritual energy of this low-grade vein was insufficient to allow the spirituality within the embryo to fully take form. To complete that final step of transformation, a much purer source of spiritual energy would be needed. The clan members listened to Lu Qingxuans explanation, understanding only partially. But in their eyes, this Heavenly Origin Demon Embryo was essentially a precious treasure. Alright, Ill take this item for now and bring it back for proper nurturing. With luck, we might cultivate a powerful entity from it. With that, he stored the Heavenly Origin Demon Embryo away. After giving some instructions, he left the area. Upon returning to the Lu Royal Mansion and entering his palace, the systems voice sounded. [Ding! Detected that the host has completed the task. Reward distribution commencing ] [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining: 5,000 family fortune points, three drops of True Dragon Essence Blood, two volumes of high-tier Heaven-rank martial techniques, two random rare mineral vein maps, an Immortal Sword Physique, five Divine Union Realm Ninth Layer talismans, one high-tier Heaven-rank spiritual spring, and one Heaven-rank Refining Technique Scroll!] Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Ding! Randomly generating high-tier Heaven-rank martial techniques. Congratulations on obtaining Seal Heaven Lock Earth Fist and Great Annihilation Thunder Seal!] [Ding! Randomly generating mineral veins. Congratulations on obtaining one map to a Heaven-rank Crimson Blood Mysterious Gold vein and one map to an Earth-rank Five-Vein Mysterious Iron vein!] [True Dragon Essence Blood: Once refined, it can nourish the Physique, temper the physique, improve ones foundation, and even grant a chance to comprehend True Dragon divine abilities!] [Divine Union Realm Ninth Layer Talismans: Offensive jade talismans, each containing the full-force strike of a Divine Union Realm Ninth Layer expert!] [Immortal Sword Physique: A divine physique, highly suited for sword cultivators or those with swordsmanship talent. Note: Detected that the host possesses the Tyrannical Heavenly Physique; this physique can be assigned to a family member!] [High-tier Heaven-rank Spiritual Spring: Two to three zhang in size, the spiritual energy it exudes is even purer than that of high-tier spirit stones!] [Heaven-rank Refining Technique Scroll: Contains numerous refining methods and insights, capable of helping refiners below Heaven-rank advance to Heaven-rank Refiner status. After fully absorbing it, the success rate of crafting Heaven-rank treasures increases by 30%!] Seeing such rewards, Lu Qingxuans eyes shone with delight. The True Dragon Essence Bloodhe planned to give one drop to Ling Xiyue, which would surely enhance their childs foundation. As for the two rare mineral veins, one of them was a key material for crafting Heaven-rank treasures, something that could bring unimaginable wealth to the family. Even third-tier powers would be envious if they saw it. If word got out to those powers, it would undoubtedly stir up a storm of bloodshed. As for the Immortal Sword Physique, after some thought, Lu Qingxuan decided to assign this physique to Lu Jianchen! After all, he was a sword cultivator and a young swordsmanship genius with an innate Sword Heart. Though that talent was somewhat incomplete, it was undeniably a gift for the sword path. Perhaps assigning this divine physique to Lu Jianchen could even perfect his talent. Without hesitation, he directly designated the Immortal Sword Physique to Lu Jianchen. The five Divine Union Realm Ninth Layer talismans could serve as temporary trump cards for the familytruly valuable items. Lu Qingxuan stored them away with satisfaction. Then, he turned his attention to the high-tier Heaven-rank spiritual spring, his eyes lighting up. With this spring, he could provide spiritual energy purer than spirit stones to nurture the Heavenly Origin Demon Embryo. This would allow the spiritual entity within the embryo to complete its final step of transformation. However, before supplying the embryo with pure spiritual energy, Lu Qingxuan needed to refine it with a drop of his own essence blood and a trace of his soul aura. That way, once the Heavenly Origin Demon Embryo successfully took form, it would regard the person with that aura as a close kin. This was something Lu Qingxuan had learned from texts during his time at the Qingyun Dao Sect, and it was now proving useful. After three days of refining, the Heavenly Origin Demon Embryo finally bore the same aura as Lu Qingxuan. Then, Lu Qingxuan found a suitable chamber to house the embryo, where the spiritual spring had already been transplanted. Additionally, he placed several high-tier spirit stones beneath the embryo and set up a Spirit Gathering Array throughout the chamber. With this supply of pure spiritual energy, Lu Qingxuan believed it would hasten the embryos final transformation. After finishing this, Lu Qingxuan summoned the Sixth Elder, Lu Zheng, a refiner. He planned to pass the Heaven-rank Refining Technique Scroll to Elder Lu Zheng. Chapter 21 - Investing in the Artifact Refiner Lu Zheng Chapter 21: Investing in the Artifact Refiner Lu Zheng, the Three Mysterious Transformations of Heavens Derivation, Ling Xiyues Magnanimity! Not long after, the Sixth Elder Lu Zheng, who was an artifact refiner, arrived at Lu Qingxuans palace. Greetings, My Lord. May I know what instructions My Lord has for me? Lu Zheng bowed to Lu Qingxuan, who was seated at the head, and asked curiously. However, at that very moment, the systems voice rang out in Lu Qingxuans mind. [Ding! A blue investment target has been detected. The host may proceed with the investment!] Hearing this, Lu Qingxuan felt a bit surprised. He hadnt expected the Sixth Elders arrival to trigger an investment prompt. [Investing a Heaven-grade Artifact Refining Scripture will yield the secret technique: Three Mysterious Transformations of Heavens Derivation!] [Investing a low-grade Heaven-grade refining cauldron will yield two high-tier Heaven-grade magical treasures!] Seeing the decent investment returns, Lu Qingxuans mind stirred, and the Sixth Elders information appeared before his eyes. [Name: Lu Zheng] [Cultivation: Second Stage of the Spiritual Pill Realm] [Aptitude: Superior] [Comprehension: Genius] [Talent: None] [Fortune: Under the influence of the familys luck, both cultivation and artifact refining skills have greatly improved!] After scanning the Sixth Elders information, Lu Qingxuan finally spoke. Sixth Elder, I summoned you because Ive obtained two treasures. These items should help enhance your artifact refining skills. As he spoke, Lu Qingxuan waved his sleeve, and a Heaven-grade Artifact Refining Scripture, along with a refining cauldron, appeared in front of Lu Zheng. Take a look at these two items and see if theyre useful to you, Lu Qingxuan said with a smile, looking at Lu Zheng. Hearing this, Lu Zheng was momentarily stunned. He hadnt expected the Lord to call him here to gift him treasures. Steadying his mind, he first picked up the Artifact Refining Scripture in front of him and began examining it. In just a short moment, a trace of excitement appeared on Lu Zhengs face. After a brief skim, his heart was filled with shock. This Artifact Refining Scripture was, to an artifact refiner like him, an invaluable treasure. He was confident that if he could fully comprehend the methods and insights within this scripture, it would surely allow him to step into the ranks of Heaven-grade artifact refiners. Faced with such an opportunity, how could he not be excited and astonished? My Lord this Lu Zheng looked at Lu Qingxuan, his voice trembling with excitement! He hadnt imagined that their Lord could even obtain such an opportunityit was simply unimaginable. Lu Qingxuan smiled, Since its useful to you, take it. I hope that with this Artifact Refining Scripture, you can quickly improve your refining skills and craft more powerful magical treasures for the family! Hearing this, Lu Zhengs expression turned solemn, and he respectfully said, Thank you, My Lord, for your generosity. I will not disappoint your high expectations! Lu Qingxuan nodded and pointed to the refining cauldron, saying, This refining cauldron is also extraordinary. It contains a low-grade Heaven-grade exotic flame. When crafting magical treasures, it can significantly increase the success rate! Take it as well and use it to craft more treasures for the family! Hearing this, Lu Zheng first sensed the cauldron in front of him. In a moment, he realized that this refining cauldron was indeed exceptional, just as the Lord had described. To receive two such treasures at once, Lu Zhengs heart was filled with exhilaration. Immediately after, Lu Zheng once again respectfully thanked Lu Qingxuan. Finally, after giving Lu Zheng a few more instructions, Lu Qingxuan dismissed him. Watching the excited Lu Zheng leave, the investment feedback appeared in his mind. [Ding! Investment successful. Congratulations on obtaining the secret technique: Three Mysterious Transformations of Heavens Derivation, and the high-tier Heaven-grade magical treasures: Heaven-Battling Limitless Staff and Nine Flame Glazed Bottle!] [Three Mysterious Transformations of Heavens Derivation: A combat amplification secret technique with three stages. Successfully cultivating the first transformation increases combat power by 30%; the second transformation increases it by 60%; the third transformation doubles it. Note: This technique has minimal effect on cultivators above the Heavenly Yang Realm!] Upon seeing the description of the Three Mysterious Transformations of Heavens Derivation, a smile appeared on Lu Qingxuans face. Secret techniques that amplify combat power like this were extremely rare. Even second- or third-rate factions would struggle to possess them. Now that the Lu Royal Mansion had this technique, clan members who cultivated it in the future would greatly enhance their survival capabilities. After storing the technique and the two magical treasures, Lu Qingxuan left the palace and headed toward Ling Xiyues location. He planned to first deliver the True Dragon Essence Blood to Ling Xiyue for refining, then return to cultivate diligently himself! As soon as Lu Qingxuan entered Ling Xiyues room, he saw Ling Xiyue, who was over three months pregnant. Husband, youre here! Seeing Lu Qingxuan arrive, a smile appeared on Ling Xiyues face, her heart filled with joy. Lu Qingxuan smiled faintly, Xiyue, I came to bring you something good. With that, he took Ling Xiyues hand and sat on the bed. Xiyue, this is a drop of True Dragon Essence Blood. Refine it wellit will bring numerous benefits to both you and the child in your womb. Lu Qingxuan took out a jade bottle containing a drop of True Dragon Essence Blood and handed it to Ling Xiyue. True Dragon Essence Blood? Hearing that the bottle contained a drop of True Dragon Essence Blood, Ling Xiyues beautiful eyes widened, her face showing disbelief. She hadnt expected her husband to acquire even such a rare treasure. She felt that her husband was becoming more and more mysterious. However, she didnt press him about the origin of the True Dragon Essence Bloodshe knew her limits in that regard. After a wave of shock, Ling Xiyue finally put away the True Dragon Essence Blood. Then, gazing affectionately at Lu Qingxuan, she suggested, Husband, now that Im no longer able to share a bed with you, why dont you take a few concubines to keep you company? I dont mind. Not long ago, I mentioned this to Mother, asking her to help you select a few good women to bear you more children. As Lu Qingxuans lawful wife, she knew she had to consider the greater good of the Lu family. To help Lu Qingxuans lineage produce more heirs, she didnt mind finding a few concubines for her husband. Hearing this, Lu Qingxuan gave the beauty before him a strange look. He had to admit, Ling Xiyues magnanimity was impressive. He truly hadnt expected her to suggest he take concubinesand not mind at all. If this were on Blue Star, itd be equivalent to a wife saying to her husband, Go find a mistress, I dont care, as long as youre happy. As for taking concubines, Lu Qingxuan didnt actually mind, but what use were concubines without value? The system had stipulated that only women with at least a Saint Physique, Emperor-layer aptitude, or golden-tier or higher luck could bear him offspring that would yield rewards. With such requirements, where could he find such women? Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Regarding Ling Xiyues suggestion, Lu Qingxuan could only deflect, saying, Well, if I come across a woman Im drawn to, Ill bring her into the Lu Royal Mansion. Hearing this, Ling Xiyue nodded slightly, then pressed further, Husband, what kind of woman would catch your eye? This question stumped Lu Qingxuan. He had only said it casually to brush it off, but clearly, Ling Xiyue hadnt caught his meaning. He couldnt possibly reveal the systems standards for womenotherwise, Ling Xiyue would think her husband was a bit delusional. Helpless, Lu Qingxuan looked at the beauty before him and deflected again, If I could meet a woman as perfect in every way as you, Xiyue, thatd probably do! Hearing this, Ling Xiyue couldnt help but smile. How could she not tell that her husband was indirectly praising her? In an instant, her heart felt as sweet as if shed eaten honey. Since her husband wasnt willing to specify his standards for women, she didnt press further. Afterward, the two shared a heartfelt conversation before parting ways and entering their respective cultivation states. Chapter 22 - Sword Dao Phenomenon, Generous Investment Rewards, Lu Jianchen’s Resolute Will! Chapter 22: Sword Dao Phenomenon, Generous Investment Rewards, Lu Jianchens Resolute Will! Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Two days later. Inside Lu Jianchens cultivation room, he sat cross-legged, holding a sword-sharpening stone in his hand, striving to comprehend the faint trace of sword intent contained within it. Strands of invisible sword light swirled around him. As time passed, the sword light grew sharper and more terrifying, and an ethereal sword intent began to emanate from his body. At the same time, numerous profound mysteries of sword intent flooded his mind as if bestowed by divine inspiration. As the sword intent around him continued to intensify, countless sword lights instantly spread outward, appearing in the void above his residence, accompanied by the resounding hum of swords, with the phenomenon growing ever larger. Meanwhile, all the spiritual swords in the Lu Royal Mansion began to tremble inexplicably, emitting waves of sword hums. One spiritual sword after another rose into the air, heading toward Lu Jianchens location. This scene left many clan members dumbfounded. Whats going on? Why did my spiritual sword suddenly fly away?! Hey, why is there such a terrifying sword light phenomenon over there?! Whats happening? At that moment, many clan members were visibly shocked, their eyes wide open. Its a Sword Dao phenomenon! Could it be that one of our clan brothers has awakened a Sword Dao talent? Its in that directioncome on, lets go check it out! Soon, the clan members began buzzing with discussion, pinpointing the location of the phenomenon and rushing over. In a matter of moments, many clan members arrived near the courtyard where Lu Jianchen resided. They saw countless sword lights swirling, the hum of swords resonating, and a vast phenomenon manifesting above the courtyard. Isnt that the courtyard where Brother Jianchen lives? Could it be that Brother Jianchen has awakened a Sword Dao talent? It must be! Its definitely Brother Jianchen awakening a Sword Dao talent! The younger members of the Lu family erupted in excitement, their eyes tinged with envy. Soon, the First Elder, Second Elder, and other core elders arrived as well. Almost at the same moment, Lu Qingxuans figure swept in from a distance, landing at the forefront of the crowd. Seeing this, the clan members immediately bowed respectfully and said, Greetings, My Lord! Lu Qingxuan nodded, gesturing that formalities were unnecessary. He slightly raised his gaze, looking at the Sword Dao phenomenon not far away, his eyes faintly gleaming. Lu Qingxuan knew this was Lu Jianchen awakening the Indestructible Sword Physique, and he couldnt help but inwardly marvel that the family had finally produced a rare supreme prodigy! After half an incense sticks time, as the phenomenon gradually dissipated, the crowd didnt leave but instead kept their eyes fixed on Lu Jianchens courtyard. With a creak, the courtyard gate opened. A figure with sharp brows and starry eyes, Lu Jianchen, slowly stepped out. Upon closer inspection, he resembled a peerless sword incarnate, his aura ethereal. Hes out! Brother Jianchen has come out! The younger disciples exclaimed upon seeing Lu Jianchens figure. However, just as Lu Jianchen stepped out of his courtyard, the spiritual swords hovering above his courtyard immediately darted toward him. One spiritual sword after another, as if imbued with sentience, circled around him, trembling and emitting sword hums, as though submitting to Lu Jianchen. Seeing this, the crowd felt a pang of discomforttheir own spiritual swords were circling someone else and even seemed jubilant about it. Hmph, trash swords! I treated you like treasures every day, and this is how you repay me? The younger disciples couldnt help but grumble as they watched their spiritual swords fawn over someone else. Hm, they all want to recognize me as their master? Lu Jianchen looked at the various spiritual swords hovering before him, a hint of surprise in his eyes. However, he didnt care for these spiritual swords. If he fed them to his broken sword, it might work out. But he knew these spiritual swords belonged to the clans disciplesif he dared confiscate them, itd surely spark a group beating. Thus, he ignored the swords and walked straight to Lu Qingxuan, bowing respectfully. Jianchen greets My Lord and all the Elders! Lu Qingxuan sized up Lu Jianchen, nodding in approval. Having awakened the Indestructible Sword Physique, Lu Jianchens cultivation had now broken through to the sixth stage of the Purple Mansion Realm. [Ding! A golden investment target, clan member Lu Jianchen, has been detected. Investment can be initiated!] Hm? Lu Qingxuans eyes flickered with curiositythe system had triggered another investment prompt for Lu Jianchen! And this time, the investment layer had risen to golden, meaning the rewards would undoubtedly be substantial. [Investing two bottles of Purple Extreme Pills will yield ten jugs of Purple Extreme Pills, two jugs of Mysterious Comprehension Golden Pills, and five thousand Earth-tier spiritual herbs of various grades!] [Investing three Heaven-grade magical treasures will randomly yield the King-tier treasure Two Polarities Limitless Dao Diagram and four random Heaven-grade treasures!] [Investing two thousand top-grade spirit stones will yield two maps of top-grade spirit stone veins and three mid-grade Heaven-grade spiritual veins!] [Investing the Heaven-Piercing Sword Technique will yield the King-tier sword technique Taiyi Light-Splitting Sword Art and two random Heaven-grade cultivation methods and martial skills each!] Seeing such lavish investment rewards, Lu Qingxuan couldnt help but click his tongue in amazement. Suppressing his excitement, Lu Qingxuan looked at Lu Jianchen and smiled. Not bad. Awakening the Indestructible Sword Physiquemy Lu family has finally produced a supreme prodigy with a high-tier physique! As he spoke, Lu Qingxuan activated his True Sight, reviewing Lu Jianchens information once more. [Name: Lu Jianchen] [Cultivation: Sixth Stage of the Purple Mansion Realm] [Aptitude: Supreme (Original: Genius)] [Comprehension: Prodigy (Original: Superior)] [Talents: Indestructible Sword Physique, Innate Sword Heart (Complete)] [Fortune: While recently undertaking a mission to exterminate bandits, he obtained a broken high-tier Saint Sword. As long as it devours enough treasure spirituality, it can inherit a portion of the Saint Swords holy dao legacy. He has just awakened the Indestructible Sword Physique!] Seeing that Lu Jianchens aptitude and talents had both risen to supreme layers, and his previously incomplete Innate Sword Heart had been fully restored, Lu Qingxuan couldnt help but feel deeply satisfied. However, as Lu Qingxuans words fell, the other Lu family members erupted in astonishment. Indestructible Sword Physique!? I cant believe Brother Jianchen awakened the Indestructible Sword Physiquethats a divine physique! Ill admit, Im jealous! The younger disciples looked at Lu Jianchen with expressions of envy, jealousy, and admiration. I owe this to My Lord for granting me the Sword Dao Crystal. Not only did it help me comprehend sword intent, but it also gave me the chance to awaken such a Sword Dao talent! Lu Jianchen bowed respectfully to Lu Qingxuan, his voice filled with gratitude. These words came from the heartif Lu Qingxuan hadnt gifted him that Sword Dao Crystal containing a trace of sword intent, he wouldnt have known when or if hed ever comprehend sword intent and awaken such a physique. In his estimation, that Sword Dao Crystal was a crucial item in awakening his Indestructible Sword Physiquean indispensable contribution! Lu Qingxuan was pleased with Lu Jianchens demeanor and took out a storage ring, handing it to him. Take these resources as the familys reward for awakening your physique. Cultivate diligently in the future, strive with dedication, and bring glory to the name of our Lu Royal Mansion! Seeing this, Lu Jianchen didnt refuse, as his cultivation had surged and he indeed needed a significant amount of resources. He accepted the storage ring and thanked him again, Thank you, My Lord! Lu Qingxuan nodded slightly, offered a few more words of encouragement, and then left the area. [Ding! Investment successful. Rewards are being distributed] [Congratulations, Host, on obtaining ten jugs of Purple Extreme Pills, two jugs of Mysterious Comprehension Golden Pills, five thousand Earth-tier spiritual herbs of various grades, the King-tier treasure Two Polarities Limitless Dao Diagram, four random Heaven-grade treasures, two maps of top-grade spirit stone veins, three mid-grade Heaven-grade spiritual veins, the King-tier sword technique Taiyi Light-Splitting Sword Art, and two random Heaven-grade cultivation methods and martial skills each!] [Ding! Randomly generated five Heaven-grade treasures: the top-grade Heaven-grade treasure Heavenly Mirror Treasure Wheel, Six Harmonies Star Tower, the high-tier Heaven-grade treasures Celestial Star Silver Moon Bow, and Phoenix Gold Heavenly Scale Blade!] [Ding! Randomly generated two Heaven-grade cultivation methods: the top-grade Heaven-grade method Tai Chi Mysterious Heaven True Art and the high-tier Heaven-grade method Nether Frost Technique!] [Ding! Randomly generated two Heaven-grade martial skills: the top-grade Heaven-grade skill Spinning Dragon Phantom Kill and the high-tier Heaven-grade skill Blood-Burning Swan Transformation!] [Two Polarities Limitless Dao Diagram: A King-tier treasure excelling in both offense and defense, with greater power against group attacks!] [Top-Grade Spirit Stone Vein Maps: Marked with the exact locations of undeveloped spirit stone veins, capable of yielding top-grade spirit stones!] Seeing such generous rewards, Lu Qingxuan was in an excellent mood. He first extracted the three mid-grade spiritual veins and planted them beneath Sky-Supporting Island. Instantly, the spiritual energy within the entire Lu Royal Mansion surged again, the energy swirling like white mist, floating across the void. Then, Lu Qingxuan placed the other cultivation methods and martial skill rewards into various pavilions within the family. After completing this, he handed the two top-grade spirit stone vein maps to the Third Elder, Lu Ze, instructing him to send people to mine them. Top-grade spirit stone veins were rare in the entire Beiyuan Clan Prefecture, let alone two of them. Once mined, they would undoubtedly bring immense spirit stone wealth to the Lu Royal Mansion. After giving these instructions, Lu Qingxuan took out the Two Polarities Limitless Dao Diagram and began refining it. This King-tier treasure, adept in both offense and defense, was perfect for him as a temporary tool. Next, Lu Qingxuan split his time between refining the Two Polarities Limitless Dao Diagram and cultivating. On the other side, after sending off the crowd of onlookers, Lu Jianchen returned to his courtyard. With a flip of his hand, the storage ring Lu Qingxuan had given him appeared in his palm. He then extended his divine sense to inspect its contents. This there are actually three Heaven-grade magical treasures!? When Lu Jianchen saw the three Heaven-grade treasures, his eyes widened, and he couldnt help but exclaim. The Lord had gifted him three Heaven-grade treasures? His heart fluttered with excitement. If he fed these three treasures to his broken sword, it would surely enhance the swords power significantly. At this thought, a gleam of brilliance flashed in his eyes. He quickly stored the three treasures away and turned his attention to the other items. Hm, Purple Extreme Pills, top-grade spirit stones! Seeing these two items, Lu Jianchens face lit up with uncontainable joy. Normally, he cultivated with low-grade spirit stones, occasionally obtaining some mid-grade ones. As for top-grade spirit stones, hed never even dared to dream of themthey contained extremely pure spiritual energy, greatly accelerating cultivation and saving precious time. Yet now, he held two thousand top-grade spirit stonesenough to sustain his cultivation for a while. This filled him with excitement. The Lord was truly generous! With these two items, I can rapidly boost my cultivation again. After putting them away, he turned to the final itemthe Heaven-Piercing Sword Technique. This is a high-tier Heaven-grade sword technique? After just a brief look, Lu Jianchen realized it was an immensely powerful sword technique. He hadnt expected the Lord to grant him such a high-tier sword technique, stirring a sense of gratitude in his heart. After all, the sword technique he currently practiced was only mid-grade Earth-tierutterly incomparable to a high-tier Heaven-grade technique. The Lord has bestowed so many great things upon me. I will not let down his expectationsI will make the Lu Royal Mansions name resound throughout the entire Lingyun Dynasty, and even the entire Beihan Prefecture! At that moment, a resolute and unwavering will shone in Lu Jianchens eyes. Then, he began to study the high-tier Heaven-grade sword technique. Chapter 23 - The Family Ascends to a Fifth-Grade Force with Great Rewards Chapter 23: The Family Ascends to a Fifth-Grade Force with Great Rewards, Langya Heavenly Sects Sense of Crisis, and the Plan to Turn Lu Tianming! Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, nearly another month had passed. Since Lu Qingxuan took over the throne of the Lu Royal Mansion, more than half a year had already gone by. During this period, it could be said that the Lu Royal Mansion had undergone earth-shaking changes. Not only did the Lu Royal Mansion not decline, but it became even more prosperous than before. Under Lu Qingxuans leadership, they swept away the hostile family forces in Beiyuan County, claimed dominance over Beiyuan County, and vigorously developed the family. sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And just recently, Jiang Xunya, with the numerous resources provided by Lu Qingxuan, also broke through to the Spiritual Pill Realm. In addition, an ordinary direct-line elder had also just broken through to the Spiritual Pill Realm. At this moment, the number of clan members in the Lu Royal Mansion who possessed the Spiritual Pill Realm cultivation had reached ten. Of course, the strongest were still Lu Qingxuan, Ling Xiyue, and the Grand Elderthree Soul Palace Realm powerhouses. For the familys strength to reach such a layer in such a short time was a scene that the people of the Lu Royal Mansion could never have imagined before. On this day, while Lu Qingxuan was cultivating in the hall, a system voice suddenly sounded in his mind. [Ding! It has been detected that the hosts family has given birth to three Soul Palace Realm cultivators and ten Spiritual Pill Realm cultivators. The family has been promoted to a fifth-grade force, and a special reward is granted!] [Would the host like to claim the reward immediately?] Promoted to a fifth-grade force? A trace of joy flashed through Lu Qingxuans heart. The minimum requirement for promotion to a fifth-grade force was to have three Soul Palace Realm cultivators and ten Spiritual Pill Realm cultivators. And now, the Lu Royal Mansion had just met this condition. With this in mind, Lu Qingxuan without hesitation and directly chose to claim it. [Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining: 20,000 family luck points, two top-grade Heavenly Rank spiritual veins, one Earth Rank technique card and one Earth Rank martial skill card, one Spiritual Medicine Peak, thirty Blazing Sky Eagles, one Soul Infant Treasure Tree?, one hundred drops of Ten-Thousand-Year Golden Marrow Liquid, three Family Martial Platforms, and a Mysterious Ice Spirit Physique!] Seeing such generous rewards, Lu Qingxuans eyes couldnt help but light up. Immediately, he began to examine them one by one. [Earth Rank Technique Promotion Card, Earth Rank Martial Skill Promotion Card: Using these two cards, an Earth Rank technique and an Earth Rank martial skill can be upgraded by one layer!] Seeing such special items, a look of delight appeared on Lu Qingxuans face. With these items, he could select a top-grade Earth Rank technique and a top-grade Earth Rank martial skill and promote them to the Heavenly Rank. This would allow the items to be utilized to their fullest potential. Immediately, he took out a top-grade Earth Rank technique and martial skill and experimented with the cards. In just a moment, he obtained a low-grade Heavenly Rank technique and a low-grade Heavenly Rank martial skill, which left Lu Qingxuan very satisfied. [Spiritual Medicine Peak: Three hundred zhang tall, containing five hundred types of Yellow Rank, Mysterious Rank, and Earth Rank spiritual medicines in large quantities, a small portion of Heavenly Rank spiritual medicines, and a small chance of producing King Rank spiritual medicines. If various spiritual medicine treasure trees are planted here, the survival rate can reach 100%, and their medicinal effects will increase by 20%!] Seeing such a medicinal peak, Lu Qingxuan couldnt help but feel delighted in his heart. Not only did this Spiritual Medicine Peak come with an existing batch of spiritual medicines, but it could also cultivate a large number of new spiritual medicines. If this peak were used to cultivate spiritual medicines, the Lu Royal Mansion would likely never lack them in the future. [Blazing Sky Eagle: A Purple Mansion Realm spirit beast, two to three zhang in size, possessing extreme speed, now bound as a family spirit beast!] For this type of spirit beast, Lu Qingxuan planned to use them as mounts, as these beasts were naturally adept at high-speed flight. This would save a lot of travel time for the familys disciples. [Soul Infant Treasure Tree?: A spiritual root of heaven and earth, it flowers every three years, bears fruit every three years, and matures every three years. Each time, it can produce sixty-four Soul Infant Fruits. This fruit can help Spiritual Pill Realm cultivators break through to the Soul Palace Realm and can also accelerate the cultivation of Divine Union Realm cultivators, enhancing soul power!] As for this spiritual root of heaven and earth, the Soul Infant Treasure Tree? was extremely rare. Even the royal family of the Lingyun Dynasty would absolutely covet it if they saw it. With this spiritual root, the Lu Royal Mansion could cultivate more Soul Palace Realm and Divine Union Realm clan members in the future. Although it would take ten years each time to obtain the Soul Infant Fruit, for cultivators, ten years was like the blink of an eye. Lu Qingxuan planned to transplant it onto the Spiritual Medicine Peak for careful cultivation! [Ten-Thousand-Year Golden Marrow Liquid: Washes the marrow and refines the Physique, improves the foundation, enhances physique, and has many other miraculous effects. The higher the cultivation, the lesser the effect!] Seeing this spiritual liquid reminded Lu Qingxuan of the Minor Nirvana Marrow-Washing Pill. However, the medicinal effect of this spiritual liquid was clearly more than ten times stronger than the Minor Nirvana Marrow-Washing Pill, with fewer obvious restrictions, making it suitable for more cultivators. With this spiritual liquid, older clan members with poorer aptitudes could have the chance to wash their marrow and refine their bodies once again, improving their foundations. [Family Martial Platform: A special treasure that can withstand battles between powerhouses below the Ascending Realm. Fighting on this platform can help combatants realize the shortcomings of their martial skills. If a life-or-death situation arises, the combatants will automatically be removed from the platform!] This was a treasure beneficial to the family! With such a treasure, it would not only increase the combat experience of the clan members but also help them address deficiencies in the martial skills they had learned. This would undoubtedly help the clan members improve their own strength. [Mysterious Ice Spirit Physique: A high-tier spirit Physique, naturally wielding the power of cold ice, capable of contending with a King Physique. Note: It has been detected that the host already possesses the Tyrant Heavenly Physique. The host can designate a clan member to awaken this physique within three days!] Lu Qingxuan hadnt expected to be rewarded with a high-tier spirit physique, and this couldnt help but bring a smile to his face. After reading the description of the Mysterious Ice Spirit Physique, Lu Qingxuan immediately decided who to designate it to. His mother, Jiang Xunya, practiced a cold ice attribute technique, making her the most suitable candidate to fuse with this Mysterious Ice Spirit Physique. Without hesitation, Lu Qingxuan immediately designated this spirit physique to Jiang Xunya. After completing this task, Lu Qingxuan carefully reviewed the remaining rewards again, nodding in satisfaction with a very good mood. Subsequently, Lu Qingxuan promptly arranged the Martial Platforms, Spiritual Medicine Peak, spirit beasts, and other rewards throughout the Lu family before resuming his cultivation state. Meanwhile, the entire Lu Royal Mansion continued to enter a phase of rapid development, improving its overall strength. However, under such circumstances, the astonishing changes in the Lu Royal Mansion naturally couldnt escape the notice of other forces. At the same time. In the Langya Heavenly Sect, far from the Lu Royal Mansion. At the residence of the Sect Leader, Song Yan. The Ninth Elder, Feng Yu, who was in charge of intelligence, was reporting the latest intelligence about the Lu Royal Mansion to him. After listening to this elders report, Song Yans brows furrowed slightly. Oh, the Lu Royal Mansion has recently gained a few more Spiritual Pill Realm cultivators and a group of Purple Mansion Realm cultivators? And they even unearthed a treasure from a spiritual ore vein? Could it be that the Lu Royal Mansion has truly obtained some powerful inheritance or a fateful grotto? The fact that the Lu Royal Mansion had previously wiped out the three major families of Beiyuan County, as well as all its recent developments, naturally couldnt escape the intelligence network of Langya Heavenly Sect. Earlier, when the Lu Royal Mansion suddenly rose, they thought it might have received help from some force and didnt pay too much attention. But based on their ongoing investigations, that didnt seem to be the case. To be able to elevate the Lu Royal Mansions strength to such a layer in such a short time, they couldnt help but suspect that the Lu Royal Mansion had obtained some immense opportunity. After all, Langya Heavenly Sect had previously gained an opportunity on an island overseas. But even that couldnt have allowed their overall strength to develop as rapidly as the Lu Royal Mansions! Seeing the Lu Royal Mansions overall strength growing stronger, Langya Heavenly Sect simply couldnt sit still. Because back when they fought over that opportunity on the overseas island, it was Langya Heavenly Sect that had annihilated all the members of the Lu Royal Mansion. Now, seeing the Lu Royal Mansion, which they could once easily destroy, suddenly advancing by leaps and bounds, Langya Heavenly Sect vaguely felt a sense of danger. After pondering for a while, Song Yan looked at the Ninth Elder, Feng Yu, and asked, Does Elder Feng have any way to send someone into the Lu Royal Mansion to thoroughly investigate the situation? Feng Yu thought for a moment and replied, Sect Leader, our sect has a disciple named Lu Tianming who happens to be from the Lu Royal Mansion. I think we can control this person to return to the Lu Royal Mansion and investigate. As the intelligence elder, the identity information of all sect disciples naturally couldnt be hidden from him. Oh, our sect has a disciple from the Lu Royal Mansion? As the sect leader, he naturally hadnt paid much attention to the fact that there was a disciple from the Lu Royal Mansion in the sect. Immediately, he asked again, What is the aptitude of that disciple from the Lu Royal Mansion? Has he been taken under the wing of any elder in the sect? Feng Yu replied, Lu Tianmings aptitude is average, though he possesses a minor special talent. He hasnt yet been taken under any elder in our sect. Hearing Feng Yus response, Song Yan fell into thought. After a moment of contemplation, his eyes narrowed slightly as he looked at Feng Yu and said, Does Elder Feng have confidence in this? Feng Yu nodded confidently, Sect Leader, rest assured. This disciple named Lu Tianming, from what I hear, hasnt yet broken through to the Foundation Realm. Controlling him should not be difficult! Hearing this, Song Yan nodded slightly, Good. Then Ill trouble Elder Feng with this matter. For now, let it be known only to the two of us! Controlling a sect disciple to spy on an enemys intelligence was something that would damage the sects reputation, so naturally, he hoped the fewer people who knew, the better. However, to uncover the secrets behind the Lu Royal Mansions rise, he had no choice but to sacrifice this disciple. With the approval of Sect Leader Song Yan, Feng Yus expression brightened with delight. Immediately, he respectfully saluted and then withdrew. Watching Feng Yus retreating figure, Song Yans eyes narrowed slightly as he murmured, Id like to see what secrets your Lu Royal Mansion holds to rise so quickly! Chapter 24 - Old Ming in Lu Tianming’s Sea of Consciousness Chapter 24: Old Ming in Lu Tianmings Sea of Consciousness, the Spirit-Locking God-Devouring Insect, and Lu Tianmings Desperate Escape! Langya Heavenly Sect, the area where the inner sect disciples resided. A young man of seventeen or eighteen was cultivating in his own courtyard. This young man was none other than Lu Tianming, a disciple from a collateral branch of the Lu Royal Mansion. Two years ago, after awakening a trace of the Beast Heart Heavenly Talent, he was sent by his family to Langya Heavenly Sect, a sect renowned for its beast-taming techniques. While Lu Tianming was quietly cultivating in his courtyard, he suddenly sensed a transmission jade talisman landing within the courtyard. Seeing this, Lu Tianming retrieved the transmission jade talisman and immediately examined it. After a moment, his brows furrowed slightly, Elder Feng Yu is looking for me!? Lu Tianming couldnt help but ponder inwardly. Why would this elder, who rarely showed himself, suddenly seek him out? Could it be that the sect had discovered the matter his family had tasked him with investigating? At this thought, he couldnt help but feel uneasy. He knew full well that Elder Feng Yu was in charge of intelligence and related affairs. For him to seek Lu Tianming out of the blue, Lu Tianming didnt think it was a good sign. After some thought, he immediately communicated with Old Ming in his sea of consciousness through his mind. Old Ming, to what layer has your soul cultivation recovered now? As soon as Lu Tianmings words fell, a calm voice echoed in his sea of consciousness. Barely at the Soul Palace Realm! Hearing this, Lu Tianmings heart leaped with joy, and he immediately said, Old Ming, if Im in danger later, you must act in time. If I die, you wont be able to restore your true Physique. Rest assured, since this old man has promised you that Ill act when your life is in danger, I naturally wont go back on my word! Hearing the words from his sea of consciousness, Lu Tianming felt a bit more at ease. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Afterward, he tidied up briefly and left his courtyard, heading toward Elder Fengs spiritual peak. Not long after, Lu Tianming arrived at Elder Fengs cave dwelling. Glancing at Feng Yu seated at the head, Lu Tianming didnt dare to delay and immediately stepped forward, bowing respectfully. Disciple Lu Tianming pays respects to Elder Feng! May I ask what task Elder Feng has arranged for this disciple to undertake? A meaningful smile curved Feng Yus lips as he nodded, Indeed, there is a task within the sect that requires you to complete. And its a task only you can accomplish. Thats precisely why I called you here. Hearing this, Lu Tianming couldnt help but speculate inwardly. A task only he could completecould it be that this elder had noticed something special about him? With his thoughts racing, he immediately assured, This disciple will do his utmost to complete the task for the sect! Seeing Lu Tianming so compliant, Feng Yu nodded slightly in approval. Without beating around the bush, he tested the waters by asking, If the sect sends you back to the Lu Royal Mansion to gather some information, would you be willing to go? At these words, Lu Tianmings heart jolted. He never expected the sect would ask him to return to his own family to spy. Wasnt this asking him to betray his family? Could it be that the matter his family had tasked him to investigate was indeed the sects doing? In an instant, Lu Tianmings eyes flickered as his mind raced. Whats wrong? Are you unwilling? Noticing Lu Tianmings expression, Feng Yus gaze narrowed slightly, his voice deepening by a few degrees. At the same time, a faint aura of the eighth layer of the Spiritual Pill Realm was subtly released, pressing down on Lu Tianming. Feeling an overwhelmingly oppressive aura, Lu Tianming gritted his teeth and said, This disciple is willing to go! Though he said this aloud, inwardly he had already decided that once he returned to his family, he would report this to the King. At worst, hed never return to Langya Heavenly Sect. Betraying his family was out of the question. But for now, under this roof, he had no choice but to bow his head. Hearing Lu Tianmings response, a profound smile appeared on Feng Yus face. Very good! If you can complete this task, the sect will certainly not treat you poorly. As he spoke, his figure flashed, appearing in front of Lu Tianming. Then, he took out an insect egg and handed it to Lu Tianming, This is an egg of the Spirit-Locking God-Devouring Insect. If you truly agree to go to the Lu Royal Mansion to gather information for the sect, swallow it. At those words, Lu Tianmings expression changed drastically. How could he not know the terrifying nature of such a divine insect? Once he swallowed this egg, it would immediately take root in his sea of consciousness, and with his abilities, hed have no way to expel it. If he made any wrong move, the one controlling this insect could take his life at any moment. This utterly sinister danger would constantly loom over him. In short, if this divine insect took root in his sea of consciousness, his life and death would no longer be his own. Whats this? Youre unwilling? Seeing Lu Tianmings shifting expressions, Feng Yus voice grew colder. Lu Tianmings eyes flickered as he communicated with Old Ming in his sea of consciousness while inwardly cursing Feng Yu a hundred times. This old thing usually seemed kind and approachable, but behind the scenes, he was so vicious and ruthless. After quickly consulting with Old Ming in his sea of consciousness, Lu Tianming steadied himself and said, This disciple is willing! With that, he raised his right hand as if to take the insect egg. Seeing this, Feng Yu nodded inwardly, his guard lowering slightly. But at that moment, a cold glint flashed through Lu Tianmings eyes. Just as he was about to take the egg from Feng Yus hand, the aura around him shifted abruptly. A terrifying force suddenly gathered in his palm. Before Feng Yu could fully register something was amiss, Lu Tianmings hand slammed heavily into Feng Yus chest. The sound of breaking ribs echoed as Feng Yus entire physique flew backward like a cooked shrimp, coughing up mouthfuls of blood while still in midair. This strike from Lu Tianming carried seven or eight parts of Old Mings power. Caught off guard, it was enough to injure a Spiritual Pill Realm cultivator. Youre courting death! Feng Yus reaction was swift. Before he fully crashed to the ground, he stabilized himself. At this moment, his face was as cold as eternal ice, his eyes filled with a chilling intent. He never imagined hed be ambushed by an ant he hadnt taken seriously. Without another word, he suppressed his injuries momentarily and reached out, aiming to subdue Lu Tianming. Lu Tianming hadnt expected this old thing to react so quickly and decisively. Old Ming, quick! At the same time, Lu Tianming urgently shouted in his mind. The next moment, Lu Tianmings entire aura shifted dramatically, a peak Spiritual Pill Realm aura surging forth. Feng Yu, who had just made his move, paled the instant he sensed this aura, Impossible! But Lu Tianming didnt waste words. With a horizontal palm strike, he shattered Feng Yus mana hand, then pressed down on Feng Yu with lightning speed. Mana swept through the air, triggering the cave dwellings restrictions as defensive array patterns emerged. Feng Yu had no chance to resist this blow and was directly pinned to the ground. In a flash, Lu Tianming appeared before Feng Yu, flicked his finger, and instantly sealed the elders mana. With Old Mings assistance, Lu Tianmings series of actions flowed like water, executed with extreme speed, subduing Feng Yu in an instant. The next moment, without hesitation, Lu Tianming began searching Feng Yus soul. After a brief moment, Lu Tianming withdrew his divine sense, his eyes gleaming with cold light. So, it was indeed you who slaughtered my Lu family members when they fought for that opportunity overseas! Damn you! Thinking of the information hed just uncovered, Lu Tianming nearly killed Feng Yu on the spot, but considering his current situation, he stopped himself. If he killed Feng Yu now, the sect would quickly notice. Yet he didnt have a spatial cave dwelling to take this man out of the sect. How should he deal with this old thing? After some thought, Lu Tianming directly crippled Feng Yus dantian and then shattered his limbs. Finally, he took out a Seven Extremes Poison Pill and forced Feng Yu to swallow it. This would keep him alive for a few more days while buying Lu Tianming time to escape. This old thing had just tried to control himLu Tianming naturally wouldnt show him any mercy now. After finishing this, Lu Tianming looted all the treasures from Feng Yus body, then boldly walked out of Feng Yus cave dwelling. Fortunately, Feng Yus entire cave dwelling was protected by powerful defensive arrays, or the commotion earlier would have long alerted the sects old monsters. Without a shred of hesitation, after leaving Feng Yus cave dwelling, Lu Tianming headed straight for the sects exit. He had to leave Langya Heavenly Sect quickly and return to the Lu Royal Mansion to report the information hed uncovered before the sect discovered Feng Yus condition. Over an hour later, Lu Tianming had already distanced himself from Langya Heavenly Sect. Piloting a jade flying boat, he sped toward Beiyuan County at full speed. Langya Heavenly Sect wasnt located within Beiyuan County; it was separated by Yanyang County. Even traveling at full speed, it would take considerable time. He had to hurry back to the Lu Royal Mansion and inform the family of the intelligence hed gathered. He had assumed that by the time the sect discovered Feng Yu, hed already be safely home. However, what Lu Tianming hadnt anticipated was that just two hours later, someone entered Elder Feng Yus cave dwelling and found the nearly dead Feng Yu. Upon learning of this, Sect Leader Song Yan was instantly furious and immediately issued a pursuit order. Second Elder, Fourth Elder, Fifth Elder, leave the sect at once and see if you can catch up to Lu Tianming. Bring him backdead or alive! For someone to beat Feng Yu into such a state, Song Yan could easily guess that Lu Tianming must have had help. How could he be careless? He immediately dispatched three elders. Not long after, these three elders, under Song Yans command, left the sect and headed toward the Lu Royal Mansion. Chapter 25 - The Extremely Frustrated Elder of Langya Heavenly Sect Chapter 25: The Extremely Frustrated Elder of Langya Heavenly Sect, Another Golden Investment clansman, Generous Investment Rewards! It had been more than three hours since Lu Tianming left Langya Heavenly Sect. At this moment, Lu Tianming was speeding over a vast mountain range. Suddenly, three rapidly approaching familiar figures appeared in his perception. Damn it, theyve caught up already! Lu Tianmings expression shifted slightly as he exclaimed aloud. Without hesitation, he put away his jade flying chariot, flipped his hand, and a Ten-Thousand-Li Void Escape Talisman appeared in his grasp. As he infused it with spiritual power, his entire figure turned into a streak of light and vanished from the spot. I never expected that kid to still have a Ten-Thousand-Li Void Escape Talisman on him! Hmph, does he think he can escape with a Ten-Thousand-Li Void Escape Talisman? Lets see how many Ten-Thousand-Li Void Escape Talismans he has! The three elders stopped at the spot where Lu Tianming had disappeared, snorting coldly. Then, the three elders fully activated their cultivation, transforming into streaks of light and chasing after him at full speed. Thousands of miles away, Lu Tianmings figure reappeared, and he immediately communicated with Old Ming in his sea of consciousness. Old Ming, lend me your power. Can we kill those three? After a moment of silence, Old Mings voice sounded: Kid, even if I lend you my power, with your current body, you can only exert the peak strength of the Spiritual Pill Realm at most, and it wont last long. Among those three, all are Soul Palace Realm experts. I can only help you avoid being killed by them. Killing them head-on is unlikely! Hearing this, Lu Tianmings mind raced. Although he had Ten-Thousand-Li Void Escape Talismans, he only had three, which wouldnt allow him to shake off the trio by much. It seems if theres no other choice, Ill have to use the Nether Spring Blood Shadow Secret Technique to escape. I hope I can hold out until I reach the family! Just as Lu Tianming was pondering, Old Ming spoke up with a suggestion. Kid, dont you have the talent of Beast Heart Clarity? Head toward the mountain ranges immediately and control some demonic beasts to delay those three for a while. Hearing this, Lu Tianmings eyes lit up. It was indeed a viable plan. However, his Beast Heart Clarity talent hadnt yet reached full mastery, so he couldnt control too many powerful demonic beasts, but it could still buy him some time. Without hesitation, his figure flickered, and he darted into the vast mountain range. And so, Lu Tianming controlled demonic beasts along the way to hinder the trios pursuit while he used every escape method at his disposal to flee. Twice, Lu Tianming borrowed Old Mings power and fought two of them, but each time, he couldnt hold out for long and had to resort to secret techniques that consumed some of his vital blood to escape. Along the way, Lu Tianmings face grew paler and paler, but thanks to this, he finally managed to enter Beiyuan County swiftly. Beiyuan County, a hilly region. Damn it, that kid slipped away again! The three Langya Heavenly Sect elders stood in midair, their faces dark with frustration, watching Lu Tianming escape from their grasp yet again. They had thought capturing Lu Tianming would be easy, but they hadnt expected him to have such a powerful force aiding him, which left them stunned. Not only that, but all along the way, various demonic beasts had attacked them chaotically and desperately. This left them utterly exasperated. Every time they thought they were about to capture Lu Tianming, he would immediately use an extremely powerful secret technique to escape. Chase! Having pursued him this far, how could they give up halfway? In an instant, the three transformed into divine rainbows and vanished from the spot. In a plain area, Lu Tianmings figure flickered into existence. After sensing his surroundings for a moment, his heart leapt with joy. Not far nowless than a few tens of thousands of miles to Zhenhai City! Seeing that he wasnt far from his family, Lu Tianming immediately took out a transmission talisman, spoke a few words into it, then waved his hand, sending the jade talisman off as a streak of cyan light. Then, he once again used the Nether Spring Blood Shadow Secret Technique, his figure turning into a blood-red line that vanished into the horizon. Half an hour later. Outside Zhenhai City, beyond Sky-Supporting Island. With a flash of blood-red light, Lu Tianmings figure finally stumbled out of the void and fell downward. This scene immediately caught the attention of the clansmen stationed outside Sky-Supporting Island. Hey, that person looks a bit familiar, kind of like Brother Tianming. Look, isnt that Brother Tianming? Wasnt he cultivating at Langya Heavenly Sect? As the crowd murmured in confusion, a figure shot out from the Lu Royal Mansion and caught Lu Tianming just before he hit the ground. The person who darted out from the mansion was none other than Lu Qianchuan, the intelligence overseer who had been promoted to Second Elder. Child, youve worked hard. Youre safe now that youre back. Lu Qianchuan helped the deathly pale Lu Tianming up and immediately handed him a pill to swallow. Not long ago, he had received Lu Tianmings transmitted message, and the moment Lu Tianming appeared in the sky, he had sensed it. Seeing Lu Tianming recover slightly, the Second Elder immediately brought him into the mansion. Shortly after, the Second Elder led Lu Tianming to Lu Qingxuans palace. Greetings, Your Highness. Upon entering the hall, the Second Elder and Lu Tianming first bowed, then the Second Elder got straight to the point. Your Highness, this is our clan member who was cultivating at Langya Heavenly Sect, named Lu Tianming. I mentioned him to you before. Now, he has uncovered news about that matter and has come specifically to report! Hearing this, Lu Qingxuans eyes brightened, and his gaze shifted to the young man beside the Second Elder. [Name: Lu Tianming] [Cultivation: True Spirit Seventh Stage] [Aptitude: Superior] [Comprehension: Moderate] [Talent: Beast Heart Clarity] [Fortune: A month ago, to avenge his deceased contracted beast, the Sky-Splitting Dragon Sparrow, he went to Tuocang Mountain Range to kill a Purple-Winged Fierce Lion. Unexpectedly, he gained the favor of a remnant soul of a Heaven-Devouring Nether Sparrow and made a deal to help it reconstruct its Physique!] Seeing Lu Tianmings detailed information, Lu Qingxuan was almost certain that this fortune must have been obtained so easily due to the clans luck boosting him. Indeed, the higher the clans luck, the better the clansmens fortunes! But just then, the systems voice rang out. [Ding! Detected a golden investment target. Would the host like to initiate an investment?] Lu Qingxuan hadnt expected Lu Tianming to be a golden investment target. The rewards from this should be substantial! [Ding! Investing one drop of True Dragon Essence Blood and one Earth Dragon Beast Egg will yield the True Dragon Heaven-Binding Technique and a clan guardian beastjuvenile Northern Abyss Mysterious Kun!] [Ding! Investing the Seven Spirit Vortex Transformation Secret Technique will yield the supreme secret technique Nine Transformations of the Calamity Dragon!] [Ding! Investing one high-tier heavenly spiritual herb, Six-Leaf Soul-Luring Lotus, and two thousand superior spirit stones will yield five hundred random heavenly spiritual herbs and fifty thousand top-grade spirit stones!] [Ding! Investing one superior heavenly treasure will yield one random king-tier treasure and two random high-tier heavenly treasures!] Seeing such generous investment rewards, Lu Qingxuans heart surged with delight. However, he didnt invest immediately. Instead, he first asked Lu Tianming to report the important matter. Then, Lu Tianming began recounting all the information he had gathered from soul-searching Feng Yu, as well as his desperate escape back to the family, informing Lu Qingxuan of everything. After hearing Lu Tianmings report, Lu Qingxuans eyes glinted with a chilling light. When his elder brother and other clansmen were vying for opportunities overseas, they had indeed been ambushed and killed by Langya Heavenly Sects people. And now, Langya Heavenly Sect had even set their sights on the Lu Royal Mansion. At this moment, whether it was old grudges or new, how could Lu Qingxuan let Langya Heavenly Sect off? Suppressing the killing intent in his heart, Lu Qingxuan stood up and walked over to Lu Tianming. For obtaining such crucial information this time, your contribution is immense. Its good that you made it back safely. Leave everything else to the family! As he spoke, Lu Qingxuan took out a storage ring and handed it to Lu Tianming. This contains the familys reward for you. Take it! Lu Tianming was slightly surprised and couldnt help but glance at the Second Elder, Lu Qianchuan, beside him. Seeing Lu Qianchuan nod slightly, Lu Tianming accepted the storage ring and bowed in gratitude: Thank you, Your Highness! As Lu Tianmings voice fell, the systems feedback sounded in Lu Qingxuans mind. [Ding! Investment successful. Congratulations to the host for obtaining: True Dragon Heaven-Binding Technique, one juvenile Northern Abyss Mysterious Kun, Nine Transformations of the Calamity Dragon secret technique, five hundred heavenly spiritual herbs, fifty thousand top-grade spirit stones, two high-tier heavenly treasures, and one random king-tier treasure!] [Ding! Randomly generating two high-tier heavenly treasures: Obtained Crimson Sun Glazed Sword and Forbidden Calamity Sky-Piercing Shuttle!] [Ding! Randomly generating one king-tier treasure: Obtained Great Wilderness Spirit-Nurturing Halberd!] [True Dragon Heaven-Binding Technique: A unique offensive technique of the True Dragon Clan, overwhelmingly powerful!] [Juvenile Northern Abyss Mysterious Kun: A void beast in its juvenile stage, equivalent to Nirvana Realm Ninth Stage cultivation. Naturally adept at devouring, spatial, and water powers, with limitless potential!] [Nine Transformations of the Calamity Dragon: A supreme secret technique exclusive to the True Dragon Clan, possessing nine unbelievable divine abilities!] Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hearing the cascade of reward notifications, Lu Qingxuan was overjoyed. Even True Dragon divine techniques and the supreme exclusive secret techniques of the True Dragon Clan were includedthis left Lu Qingxuan deeply satisfied. There was even a rare juvenile Northern Abyss Mysterious Kun, a void beast practically unseen in the Northern Cold Prefecture! Golden investments indeed yielded incredible returns! But just then, a deep, mountain-like voice resounded throughout the entire Lu Royal Mansion. Langya Heavenly Sect has come to pay a visit! Hearing this, Lu Tianmings expression shifted slightly. Theyre here! Lu Qingxuan remained calm and patted Lu Tianmings shoulder. Dont worry. This is the Lu Royal Mansion. No one can do anything here! Lets go. First, lets collect some interest from these people! With that, Lu Qingxuan led Lu Tianming out of the Lu Royal Mansion. Chapter 26 - The Visit of Three Langya Heavenly Sect Elders, the Grand Elder’s Moment of Glory Chapter 26: The Visit of Three Langya Heavenly Sect Elders, the Grand Elders Moment of Glory, Slaying a Langya Heavenly Sect Elder Lu Royal Mansion. Outside Sky-Supporting Island, three Langya Heavenly Sect elders stood suspended in the air. The leader was none other than the Second Elder Chongming, who had reached the seventh stage of the Soul Palace Realm, accompanied by the Fourth Elder Tang Qiu and the Fifth Elder Yan Weishan. The voice just now had come from Chongming. After chasing Lu Tianming all the way, they had ultimately failed to stop him. After some discussion, they had no choice but to personally visit the Lu Royal Mansion. In a matter of moments, Lu Qingxuan appeared outside Sky-Supporting Island with Lu Tianming. Almost at the same time, the Grand Elder and many other clansmen rushed out of the mansion, positioning themselves behind Lu Qingxuan. Chongming scanned the group from the Lu Royal Mansion, and when he spotted Lu Tianming, an undisguised killing intent flashed in his eyes. Then, his gaze shifted and settled on Lu Qingxuan, his brow slightly raised. Lord Lu, Lu Tianming is a traitor to our sect. Not only is he full of lies, but he also murdered an elder of our sect. I hope you will hand him over to Langya Heavenly Sect for us to deal with! I hope you can discern right from wrong! When he said the last sentence, Chongming deliberately emphasized his tone. The meaning was clear: youd better not believe what Lu Tianming has said. Although Langya Heavenly Sect wasnt afraid of the Lu Royal Mansion, they were still very wary of the Lingyun Dynasty. And as the Lu Royal Mansion was a foreign-titled county kings mansion under the Lingyun Dynasty, even Langya Heavenly Sect had to show some superficial courtesy. Lu Qingxuan stood with his hands behind his back and said calmly, What if this king says no? Hearing this, a cold glint flashed in Chongmings eyes as he sneered, Lord Lu, Im giving you three points of face out of respect for the Lingyun Dynastys royal family. I hope you know your place! Chongming was very displeased with Lu Qingxuans response. A mere junior daring to act high and mighty in front of me? Then Ill open the window and speak plainly to wake you up. At these words, a trace of anger appeared on the faces of the Lu clansmen. This old fool dared to bark at their familys doorstephe was simply courting death! But before Lu Qingxuan could respond, the Grand Elder Lu Changfeng stepped forward and snorted coldly. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hmph, Langya Heavenly Sect sure has some grand authority, shamelessly sending three elders of the older generation to hunt down a junior of our clan. Our Lu Royal Mansion hasnt even held you accountable yet, and you dare come to our doorstep demanding someone? Then today, this old man shall spar with you all! Naturally, the Grand Elder was furious at Chongmings words. Without hesitation, he let out a cold snort and was the first to step forward. Since awakening his Geng Metal Treasure Physique, he hadnt had much chance to test his strength, and now he intended to use these people to gauge his power. Seeing this, Lu Qingxuan didnt say much. The Grand Elders strength had improved rapidly, and if he wanted to find someone to spar with, Lu Qingxuan wouldnt interfere. With him present, these three Langya Heavenly Sect elders couldnt stir up any trouble. Heh youve got some guts. Then let this old man show you just how pathetic your so-called strength is in front of us. I wont even bully you. At this point, Chongming turned to Yan Weishan beside him. Fifth Elder, take action and let them see that not just anyone can provoke Langya Heavenly Sect. Yan Weishan didnt respond verbally but stepped forward directly. With one step, he launched an attack, charging toward Lu Changfeng to strike him down. Lu Changfeng showed no fear. His entire Physique radiated a treasure-like glow as he met the assault head-on. In an instant, the two exchanged over a dozen moves in the air. Despite Yan Weishans cultivation being two minor realms higher than Lu Changfengs, Lu Changfeng didnt fall behind in the slightest. In fact, as time passed, Lu Changfeng gradually gained the upper hand, forcing Yan Weishan into an increasingly disadvantaged position. In the distance, Chongming, who had been calm at first, slowly grew grim-faced. He never imagined the outcome would completely defy his expectationsa fifth elder at Third Layer of the Soul Palace Realm was losing to someone at First Layer. As the battle progressed, even when both drew their weapons, Lu Changfeng still held the advantage. His physique was surrounded by swirling blade light and blooming treasure radiance, growing fiercer with each strike. Meanwhile, Yan Weishans face darkened, repeatedly pushed into perilous situations. At that moment, Lu Changfeng seized an opportunity and unleashed a cross-shaped blade slash. The spear in Yan Weishans hand was knocked flying, and the blades edge slashed directly across Yan Weishans waist. Yan Weishans entire figure was sent flying and crashed to the ground. If not for the protective treasure armor he wore, he wouldve been cleaved in two at the waist. Lu Changfeng darted through the air, showing no mercy, intent on finishing him off while he was down. Not long ago, he had learned from the Second Elder that when the Lu Royal Mansion clansmen went overseas to seize opportunities, they had been killed by Langya Heavenly Sects people. Since Langya Heavenly Sect dared to secretly slaughter their Lu family members, Lu Changfeng showed no leniency now, ready to deliver a killing blow. Those who dared kill their Lu family members crossed a line the Lu family wouldnt tolerateit demanded retribution in kind. Seeing Lu Changfeng continue his assault on the injured Fifth Elder Yan Weishan, killing intent surged in Chongmings eyes. How could he just stand by and watch the Fifth Elder be killed by Lu Changfeng? Hmph! With a cold snort, Chongming made his move. He reached out with a large hand, and a mana-formed giant hand materialized in the void, pressing down toward Lu Changfeng to suppress him. Sensing Chongmings lightning-fast giant hand bearing down on him, Lu Changfeng showed no fear. Just as he was about to unleash a full-force slash, an even faster palm print descended. The one who acted was none other than Lu Qingxuan. Seeing Chongming intervene, Lu Qingxuan couldnt ignore Lu Changfengs safety. Chongmings terrifying palm strike shattered like paper under Lu Qingxuans palm print, easily crushed. After breaking Chongmings mana hand, Lu Qingxuans palm print didnt lose momentum, pressing toward Chongming. Seeing this, Chongmings expression grew slightly tense. Without hesitation, he summoned a great halberd and swung it fiercely. A halberd gleam shot forth like a meteor, streaking across the sky and clashing with Lu Qingxuans mana hand. Their attacks collided in the void. In an instant, spiritual light erupted, and mana swept in all directions. Chongming was forced back several meters by the terrifying palm wind, his face completely transformed, as if in disbelief. Even after summoning his weapon, he had still been put at a disadvantagehow could he not be shocked? Just as he steadied himself, a slicing sound rang out. Everyone turned their gazes and saw Yan Weishans head cleanly severed by Lu Changfengs blade light, a spray of crimson splattering into the air. Chongming and Tang Qiu couldnt believe itLu Changfeng had dared to kill a Langya Heavenly Sect elder right in front of them. At this sight, Chongmings eyes blazed with tangible killing intent, his spiritual power erupting like that of an enraged tiger. Seeking death! His voice was like an icy tide, sending chills down spines. In the next instant, Chongming shot into the air, charging at Lu Changfeng to kill him on the spot. To dare kill the Fifth Elder in front of himChongming was utterly enraged at this moment. Chapter 27 - Lu Qingxuan’s Terrifying Strength, Total Annihilation, Triggering a New Mission! Chapter 27: Lu Qingxuans Terrifying Strength, Total Annihilation, Triggering a New Mission! Chongmings figure streaked across the sky, wielding a bronze halberd, swinging it with force, crushing the void, and slashing toward Lu Changfeng. Everyone held their breath, their faces filled with horror. Chongmings unconcealed killing intent surged forth, its terror beyond words. However, at that moment, Lu Qingxuans figure had already appeared beside the Great Elder. Facing Chongmings furious killing intent, his eyes remained as calm as an ancient well. Lu Qingxuan clenched his five fingers into a fist, raising it to strike, his fists power like an eternal divine mountain, crashing against the bronze halberd. An extremely piercing collision resounded, as if two mountains had smashed into each other, shaking the heavens and earth. Terrifying spiritual light burst forth, fist energy ravaged the void, and the aura reverberated in all directions. Lu Qingxuan stood firm in the void, like an everlasting pine unshaken by time, not moving an inch. But Chongming was forced back dozens of yards, his qi and blood roiling, his palm numb, his face showing disbelief. Lu Qingxuan had actually repelled him barehanded, and that terrifying strength left him utterly shocked. Was this still a human? To clash barehanded against a heavenly-tier treasure left him dazed. But in just a moment, he regained his composure. Kill! He refused to believe that even with a heavenly-tier treasure and his full strength, he couldnt shake his opponent. Facing Chongming charging at him again, Lu Qingxuans eyes remained calm, his expression playful. Lu Qingxuan struck out with a palm, hitting the halberd once more, and this time, Chongming, along with his weapon, was sent flying like a swatted fly. Chongming barely stabilized himself, but the arm holding the halberd trembled uncontrollably, as if his entire right arm had been shattered. At the same time, a trace of blood rose in his throat, but he forcibly suppressed it. He was truly horrified by Lu Qingxuans terrifying power. How could he fight this? This was simply not a power a human should possess. At that moment, as he looked at Lu Qingxuan, a hint of cowardice appeared in his eyes for the first time, even giving rise to thoughts of retreat. In the distance, Lu Qingxuan noticed Chongmings shifting expression and sneered, What, thinking of leaving already? If thats the case, let this king send you on your way first! Before his words finished, spiritual light surged around him, his blood qi steaming. His right hand reached out, and a palm print, like an ancient divine mountain, streaked across the sky, enveloping Chongming. You In the distance, Chongmings face filled with terror. At that moment, he finally sensed Lu Qingxuans true cultivation, sending waves of shock through his mind. He could never have guessed that his opponents cultivation had reached the seventh layer of the Soul Palace Realm. Facing such a terrifying palm, he felt a deadly danger. Go! Chongming roared, hurling his halberd with all the power of his cultivation wrapped within it. The halberd shot forth like a heavenly dragon, crushing the void, attacking Lu Qingxuans palm. But in the face of Lu Qingxuans terrifying palm, the halberd was like a mere stick, instantly knocked aside. Immediately after, the palm print pressed down toward Chongming. Chongmings entire body was engulfed by the palm print. As the smoke and haze dissipated, Chongming lay on the ground like a dead dog. His flesh was mangled, a gruesome sight, but a dim spiritual inner armor on his body had blocked much of the palms forceotherwise, how could Chongming withstand Lu Qingxuans strike? The Lu family members witnessing this scene were exhilarated, their eyes wide with awe. This was the lord of their Lu Royal Mansion, unmatched in power. How could this In the distance, Tang Qiu, the fourth elder of the Langya Heavenly Sect, stared with disbelief in his eyes. At that moment, cold sweat ran down his spine, soaking his robes. Before he could react, the second elder, a seventh-layer Soul Palace Realm cultivator, had been suppressedhe couldnt believe it. The three of them had come here, and in mere moments, one was dead, and another gravely injured. Only then did he realize the terror of the Lu Royal Mansion, especially this new, young lord, who was like an unshakable divine mountain. Such an outcome was something he could never have imagined. The unfamiliar cultivators watching from the surroundings, seeing Lu Qingxuan fight for the first time, erupted in astonishment. With one palm, he suppressed an elder of the Langya Heavenly Sect!? This is just too outrageous The scalps of countless cultivators tingled as they gasped in shock. Even Lu Tianmings eyes widened, stunned into a daze. He hadnt expected this new lord to be so terrifyingwas this still the second young master of the Lu family he once knew? Young one, this lord of your Lu family has some real skill. For such a figure to stay in a small place like this, its a bit of a waste of talent! From within his consciousness, Elder Ming let out a sigh and commented. Having once reached the Ascension Realm himself, his experience was vast, and he could see Lu Qingxuans extraordinariness at a glance. Lu Tianming, hearing this: As the crowd reeled in shock Lu Qingxuans large hand reached out, grabbing Chongming like a little chick and lifting him up. Lu Lord Lu as long as you spare me I promise Chongming, left with half a life, spoke in broken gasps, his eyes filled with terror. At this point, he was truly and utterly afraid, desperately pleading with Lu Qingxuan for mercy. To this, Lu Qingxuans expression remained unchanged, interrupting, Spare you!? Lu Qingxuan sneered, You must die today! This is just the first bit of interest this king is collecting from the Langya Heavenly Sect! Having learned that his elder brother and many of his clan members were killed by the Langya Heavenly Sect, how could he let them go? Before his words fully landed, Lu Qingxuan clenched his hand, and Chongming was crushed, a spray of blood raining down on the earth, a shocking and heart-stopping sight. At the same time, the remaining elder of the Langya Heavenly Sect, completely terrified, turned to flee in a flash. Can you escape? As the words sounded, Lu Qingxuan raised his right hand, fingers aligned like a sword, slashing through the void. A Yuanqing Sword Finger, formed purely from blood qi, emerged. Lu Qingxuan unleashed the Yuanqing Sword Finger from the Purple Clarity Saint Extreme Tyrant Codex. This sword finger was like a streak of light between heaven and earth, slicing unhindered onto the Langya Heavenly Sect elder. The elders body split in two, blood spurting as his broken remains fell to the ground. All the watching cultivators let out gasps of shock. This another one dead! So strong The crowd swallowed hard, their hearts surging with awe. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At that moment, the onlookers felt that Lu Qingxuan was domineering as a god! All were shaken by his terrifying methods, trembling with fear. On the other side, the Lu family members felt exhilaration, their expressions ecstatic, their faces full of pride. Three arrogant elders of the Langya Heavenly Sect had been annihilated by their Great Elder and lord in an instant, filling their hearts with excitement. Especially when they looked at Lu Qingxuan, their eyes were filled with reverence. At this moment, Great Elder Lu Changfeng stepped forward to Lu Qingxuan, bowing respectfully. Thank you, my lord, for your intervention just now! Lu Qingxuan nodded slightly, though his mind was deep in thought. To think that his elder brother and many Lu family members had been killed by the Langya Heavenly Sect, and now they even wanted to kill Lu Tianming, setting their sights on the Lu Royal Mansion. Then the old grudges and new debts between the Lu Royal Mansion and the Langya Heavenly Sect ought to be settled once and for all. He was confident that with his current cultivation, he had more than enough power to wipe out the Langya Heavenly Sect. With this thought, a trace of killing intent flashed deep in Lu Qingxuans eyes. But at that moment, the systems voice rang out once more. [Ding! Family Mission Triggered: Lead Lu Tianming to the Langya Heavenly Sect and annihilate the Langya Heavenly Sect!] [Mission completion comes with generous rewards, time limit: seven days!] Chapter 31 - Rich Rewards for Completing the Mission, Vigorously Collecting All Spoils of War! Chapter 31: Rich Rewards for Completing the Mission, Vigorously Collecting All Spoils of War! [Ding! Mission rewards distribution commencing ] [Obtained mission rewards: 20,000 family luck points, Nine-Turn Divine Mill Visualization Technique, three random top-tier heavenly techniques, one silver peach tree, three earth-tier treasure upgrade cards, one pot of Heavenly Origin Divine Pills, one Sword Intent Enlightenment Card, True Dragon Battle Physique, one Heavenly Array Dao Scroll, and a Layer 2 Family Blessing!] [Ding! Randomly generated three top-tier heavenly techniques: Precious Flower Cyan Lotus Technique, Nine Palaces Zither Melody Art, Heart Zen Indestructible Method.] [Nine-Turn Divine Mill Visualization Technique: A supreme soul technique that continuously throws the soul into a divine mill, reborn through constant grinding, making the soul increasingly powerful. After every nine turns, the soul undergoes a major transformation!] [Silver Peach Tree: Blooms every ten years, bears fruit every ten years, matures every ten yearsharvestable every thirty years. Each harvest yields thirty-six silver peaches, capable of healing all injuries below the Saint Realm, extending lifespan by 300 years, aiding in breaking through realms, and offering various other benefits!] [Earth-Tier Treasure Upgrade Card: Using this card, an earth-tier treasure can be upgraded by one rank!] [Sword Intent Enlightenment Card: Valid for half a month, greatly increasing the hosts chances of comprehending sword intent!] [Heavenly Origin Divine Pill: A mid-tier heavenly pill. When taken by a peak Soul Palace Realm cultivator, it increases the chance of breaking through to the Divine Unity Realm by 50%!] [True Dragon Battle Physique: A top-tier king physique comparable to a divine physique. It is more malleable when fused with cultivators possessing beast-taming talents or beast bloodlines. Host detected to possess the Heavenly Tyrant Physique. Host may designate a clansman to awaken this physique!] [Heavenly Array Dao Scroll: Contains records of numerous arrays and insights, capable of helping array masters below the heavenly tier advance to heavenly-tier array masters. Upon full mastery, it allows the rapid deployment of heavenly arrays at will!] [Layer 2 Family Blessing: Slightly improves the aptitude, comprehension, and talent of newborn family members, with a small chance of birthing a spiritual physique. Increases clan members cultivation speed by 5%. Slightly enhances the fortune of clan members when venturing outside.] Seeing such generous rewards, Lu Qingxuan couldnt help but let out a tsk in his heart. With three top-tier heavenly techniques, he could now provide his clan with more options in the future. As for the Nine-Turn Divine Mill Visualization Technique, this was an extremely rare soul technique. Generally, cultivators below the Nirvana Realm rarely encountered soul-related techniques. Now, with this powerful technique in hand, Lu Qingxuan decided to dedicate some time to cultivating it in the future, allowing him to progress faster than others. As for that heavenly spiritual root, the silver peach tree? It was also incredibly rareeven first- or second-rank forces would drool over it. With this heavenly spiritual root, the Lu Royal Mansion could continuously harvest batches of silver peaches in the future, serving as a holy medicine for healing or a foundation for extending lifespan. Though it required thirty years between harvests, for cultivators, thirty years wasnt a long time. The three Earth-Tier Treasure Upgrade Cards were a particularly special and valuable item. Lu Qingxuan immediately took out an earth-tier top-grade treasure and used a card, instantly upgrading it to a low-tier heavenly treasure, which left him very satisfied. Next, he turned his attention to the rare Sword Intent Enlightenment Card. Though Lu Qingxuan had previously practiced sword techniques, he had never comprehended sword intent. Now, he could use this card to further develop his swordsmanship, adding yet another weapon to his arsenal against enemies. As for the True Dragon Battle Physique, a physique comparable to a divine one, Lu Qingxuan read its description and pondered for a moment. He felt that only Lu Tianming, with his beast-taming talent, could fully unlock its potential. Moreover, he had previously gifted Lu Tianming a drop of true dragon essence blood, which would further enhance Lu Tianmings compatibility with this physique. After careful consideration, Lu Qingxuan decided to designate the True Dragon Battle Physique to Lu Tianming. As for the Heavenly Array Dao Scroll, Lu Qingxuan planned to pass it to the Eighth Elder, an array master, upon returning. Finally, the Layer 2 Family Blessinga boon for the entire familycould increase the chances of producing genius infants and stronger clansmen while also boosting their fortune. Soon, Lu Tianming gathered all the spoils of war and handed them to Lu Qingxuan. Lu Qingxuan took the spoils, nodded, and said, Lets go check out Langya Heavenly Sects treasury! With that, he led Lu Tianming toward the sects treasury. When they opened the treasury doors, a dazzling array of resources and blazing spiritual light greeted their eyes. Spiritual stones of various grades, numerous layers of spiritual herbs and pills, weapons shimmering with treasure light, and mountains of assorted materials were all neatly categorized and displayed. Even Lu Qingxuans heart stirred slightly at the sight. Langya Heavenly Sects wealth of treasures far surpassed what the Lu Royal Mansion had before he took overboth in quantity and quality, it was beyond comparison. Even the combined resources of the Zhou, Han, and Fang families, previously wiped out by the Lu Royal Mansion, couldnt match what was here. It was clear just how wealthy Langya Heavenly Sect, the dominant sect of several nearby counties, truly was. Beside him, Lu Tianming, seeing so many treasures for the first time, had flames dancing in his eyes. Seeing this, Lu Qingxuan smiled and said, Tianming, go pick a few things you need! Hearing this, Lu Tianming felt happiness come too suddenly. Without much hesitation, he began selecting. Moments later, seeing the items Lu Tianming chose, Lu Qingxuans eyes narrowed slightly. An unremarkable beast statue, a vial of essence blood containing a trace of a thunder pengs true spirit, and a mid-tier heavenly spiritual herb, the Soul-Nourishing Clover. Among these three items, the essence blood and Soul-Nourishing Clover were clearly intended for that remnant soul of the Swallowing Heaven Nether Sparrow. As for the beast statue, no matter how Lu Qingxuan examined it, he couldnt detect anything special about it. But for Lu Tianming to pick this statue out of countless treasures, it must have some unique qualityperhaps even chosen at the behest of the Swallowing Heaven Nether Sparrow. Lu Qingxuan didnt plan to pry further. After Lu Tianming finished selecting, Lu Qingxuan began collecting all the resources. With these resources, the Lu Royal Mansion would undoubtedly experience rapid growth. After gathering the treasurys contents, Lu Qingxuan took Lu Tianming to Langya Heavenly Sects scripture pavilion. The four-story pavilion was divided into Yellow, Mysterious, Earth, and Heaven tiers. Each floor housed techniques and martial skills of corresponding ranks, covering various attributes. However, the fourth floor contained relatively few heavenly-tier techniques and skillsonly twelve in total. There were six low-tier heavenly techniques and skills, four mid-tier heavenly techniques and skills, and one each of high-tier heavenly techniques and skills. As for top-tier heavenly techniques and skills, there were none. Though the number of top-tier heavenly techniques and skills wasnt vast, Langya Heavenly Sects collection far outstripped what the Lu Royal Mansion had before Lu Qingxuan took over. And now, all the techniques and skills across these four floors became spoils for the Lu Royal Mansiona windfall for them. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With this vast collection of techniques and skills, the Lu Royal Mansions scripture pavilion would see a significant boost in its foundation. Without hesitation, Lu Qingxuan packed up all the scriptures to take with him. After collecting the scriptures, Lu Qingxuan and Lu Tianming went to other areas to continue their looting. It wasnt until a quarter-hour later that they finished scouring Langya Heavenly Sect for all usable resources. Then, Lu Qingxuan personally extracted a mid-tier heavenly spiritual vein, five low-tier heavenly spiritual veins, and numerous earth-tier spiritual veins from beneath Langya Heavenly Sect. Looking at the now-ravaged Langya Heavenly Sect, Lu Qingxuan finally led Lu Tianming back to the Lu Royal Mansion. He knew that within a few days, news of Langya Heavenly Sects destruction would spread throughout the Lingyun Dynasty. The sect that once dominated several nearby counties had been wiped out by the Lu Royal Mansion of Beiyuan County. When that time came, the Lu Royal Mansions reputation would surely resound across the counties of the Lingyun Dynasty. Chapter 33 - The Family Guardian Beast Beiming Xuankun Chapter 33: The Family Guardian Beast Beiming Xuankun, the Nine Divine Techniques of the Calamity Dragon Nine Transformations! [Ding! Detected blue investment target, clansman Lu Yunxiao. Host may proceed with investment!]. [Investing the Heavenly Array Dao Scroll will yield a random reward of three top-tier heavenly martial techniques!]. [Investing two heavenly array scrolls will yield a random reward of two top-tier heavenly treasures!]. Though it was only a blue-tier investment, seeing the rewards offered still left Lu Qingxuan very satisfied. Eighth Elder, I have two items here that should help elevate your array mastery. I asked you to stay behind to gift these to you. As he spoke, Lu Qingxuan waved his sleeve, and the Heavenly Array Dao Scroll along with two heavenly array scrolls materialized in front of Lu Yunxiao. This Heavenly Array Dao Scroll was left by a heavenly-tier array master. It records that array masters insights and numerous array deployment methods, which should aid in advancing your array skills. The other two scrolls are decent top-tier heavenly arrays. Youve likely rarely encountered such thingstake them and study them to see if you can comprehend and deploy them. Hearing Lu Qingxuans words, Lu Yunxiaos expression showed slight surprise. He hadnt expected the lord to gift him such precious treasures. Immediately, he examined the two items before him. After reviewing the Heavenly Array Dao Scroll and the three array scrolls, Lu Yunxiaos face was filled with joy. Clearly, for an array master like him, these two items were akin to supreme treasureshow could he not be excited and exhilarated? At once, he respectfully said to Lu Qingxuan, Thank you, my lord, for your gracious gift! Lu Qingxuan smiled faintly, I hope this Array Dao Scroll can help you quickly advance to become a heavenly-tier array master! This old man will certainly not disappoint your high expectations, my lord! Lu Qingxuan nodded, then dismissed the Eighth Elder. [Ding! Investment successful. Randomly generated three top-tier heavenly martial techniques. Congratulations on obtaining: Golden Blade Soul-Slaying Technique, Nine Nether Soul-Killing Sound, Heavenly Nether Prison-Suppressing Palm!]. [Ding! Randomly generated two top-tier heavenly treasures. Congratulations on obtaining: Crimson Flame Dragon-Patterned Shield, Frostflame Glass Dragon Spear!]. Seeing the returned three top-tier martial techniques and two heavenly top-tier treasures, Lu Qingxuan felt quite pleased. Soon after, he left the meeting hall and first planted the numerous spiritual veins he had collected into the underground of Sky-Supporting Island. Instantly, the entire Lu Royal Mansion was enveloped in swirling spiritual mist, the concentration of spiritual energy so dense it was almost visible to the naked eye, transforming the place into a small-scale blessed land. With such a cultivation environment, combined with the spoils he had seized this time, Lu Qingxuan believed it wouldnt take long for every clan members cultivation to see substantial improvement. After handling the spiritual veins, Lu Qingxuan distributed the collected treasures and scriptures into various pavilions within the clan. Emerging from the scripture pavilion, Lu Qingxuan headed straight to a massive lake at the back mountain of the family estate. Lu Qingxuan summoned the system and materialized a young kun fish. This young kun was only five or six zhang in size, its entire body shimmering with a glassy hue. Upon entering the lake, it began swimming freely, as if playing. After frolicking for a moment, it raised its small head, its gem-like eyes gazing at Lu Qingxuan. Lu Qingxuan reached out, gently stroking the young kuns head, and its information immediately appeared before his eyes. [Beiming Xuankun (Dark Kun of the Northern Sea): A void beast, currently in its juvenile stage, equivalent to the Ninth Layer of the Nirvana Realm. It can roam freely in the sea below and soar through the void above. It has automatically bound itself as the familys guardian beast, tied to the familys fortune!]. Seeing the details of this xuankun, Lu Qingxuan nodded with satisfaction. Now, with this Nirvana Realm xuankun, the Lu Royal Mansions foundation had been elevated significantly in one fell swoop. Feeling a sense of joy transmitted from the xuankun through his palm, Lu Qingxuan smiled and said, From now on, your name will be Xuanying! Since this xuankun had become the Lu familys guardian beast, it naturally deserved a name. Upon hearing it had been given a name, Xuanying flipped its entire body, swimming even more joyfully in the lake, occasionally spouting a jet of water from its mouth. Watching the delighted Xuanying, Lu Qingxuan instructed, From now on, this lake is your home. Protect the Lu Royal Mansion well! Xuanying nodded, then leaped from the lake, expressing its happiness. After settling Xuanying, Lu Qingxuan returned to his cultivation hall and took out the Calamity Dragon Nine Transformations Secret Technique to examine it. The Calamity Dragon Nine Transformations Secret Technique was a supreme secret art of the true dragon clan, encompassing nine unimaginable divine techniques. Each divine technique possessed wondrous and extraordinary effects. There was the incomparably swift movement techniqueIce Chi Divine Elusiveness, and the unparalleled defensive techniqueFuxi Divine Mountain. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There was also the overwhelmingly powerful offensive techniqueBian Divine Seal, and the space-sealing techniqueBaxia Divine Prohibition. Additionally, there was the technique to conceal all traces of ones presenceSuanni Divine Concealment, the soul-attacking techniquePulao Divine Sound, and the technique to greatly enhance combat strengthYazi Divine Martial. There was even the peculiar technique for perceiving the world and seeking spiritual veinsChaofeng Divine Pupil. And finally, the technique to heighten ones comprehension of the Great Dao of heaven and earthQiuniu Divine Heart. According to the systems detailed explanation, these nine divine techniques were supreme secret arts unique to the dragon clan, each one incomparably precious and impossible for outsiders to obtain. Now, Lu Qingxuan had broken that impossibility through the system. If this exclusive supreme secret art were revealed to the outside world, ninety-nine percent of forces would fight to seize it, inevitably sparking a bloodbath. Of course, if the dragon clan learned that an outsider had mastered this secret art, it would surely bring about a fatal calamity. Thus, Lu Qingxuan decided that for now, he wouldnt make this secret technique public for the clan to cultivate. He would wait until the familys overall strength was sufficiently formidable before sharing it with other clansmen. With this in mind, he stored the secret technique away, planning to study and cultivate it himself when he had the time. However, before cultivating this secret art, he intended to first use the Sword Intent Enlightenment Card. Using this card would greatly increase his chances of comprehending sword intent, adding another tool to his arsenal against enemies. Without hesitation, he took out the Sword Intent Enlightenment Card and began meditating and cultivating. Chapter 34 - Lu Tianming’s Trump Card, Elder Ming’s Shock, and the Imagined Lu Qingxuan! Chapter 34: Lu Tianmings Trump Card, Elder Mings Shock, and the Imagined Lu Qingxuan! While Lu Qingxuan was comprehending the Charm of the Sword, Lu Tianming, no matter where he went, would be surrounded by many young clan members, urging him to recount the detailed events of the destruction of the Langya Heavenly Sect. With no other choice, the helpless Lu Tianming was forced to speak for half an hour, until his mouth was dry, and he returned to the courtyard where he resided. Elder Ming, Ive selected this bottle of essence blood containing the true spirit of the Thunder Peng and this Three-Leaf Soul-Nourishing Grass. Take them and refine them! As soon as he entered his room, Lu Tianming took out the two treasures he had chosen from the Langya Heavenly Sects treasury and spoke to Elder Ming. The next moment, Elder Mings somewhat illusory divine soul appeared in the void. Not bad not bad. This bottle of essence blood containing the true spirit of the Thunder Peng can stabilize my souls origin, which is constantly dissipating! And this Three-Leaf Soul-Nourishing Grass not only nourishes this wisp of my soul but can also enhance my soul power by a fraction! Elder Ming looked at the two items, a glint of excitement flashing in his eyes. Elder Ming, what exactly is this beast statue? I cant see anything remarkable about it! At this moment, Lu Qingxuan took out the beast statue again and asked curiously. Regarding this seemingly ordinary beast statue, Lu Tianming couldnt understand why Elder Ming had insisted he choose this item. Hearing this, Elder Ming replied with some exasperation, This beast statue is actually a beast puppet warrior. You human cultivators generally have a hard time recognizing it. If Im not mistaken, this is a beast puppet warrior that has reached the Divine Union Realm. Lu Tianmings expression shifted. A Divine Union Realm beast puppet warrior? Doesnt that mean Ill have a Divine Union Realm puppet as a trump card in the future? At this thought, a surge of excitement welled up in Lu Tianmings heart. However, Elder Mings next words left Lu Tianming speechless. Heh kid, youre overthinking it. To control this kind of beast puppet warrior, you need not only the power of divine sense but also the energy of a demon core of the same realm to power it. Hearing this, Lu Tianmings initially excited expression immediately turned gloomy. Elder Mings meaning was clear: hed need to find a Divine Union Realm demon core to control this beast puppet warrior. But if he could obtain a Divine Union Realm demon core, would he even need this puppet warrior? From this perspective, didnt this beast puppet warrior just become a useless burden? Seeing Lu Tianmings displeased expression, Elder Ming changed his tone. Although you cant kill a beast of that layer to obtain a demon core right now, dont forget that I myself am of the demon race. If my soul enters this beast statue, I can control this puppet warrior and unleash the strength of the Divine Union Realm! Hearing this, Lu Tianmings eyes lit up again, filled with astonishment. Elder Ming, you can control this beast puppet warrior!? Thats fantastic! Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Previously, when borrowing Elder Mings power, he could at most unleash the peak strength of the Spiritual Pill Realm. If Elder Ming could use this puppet to display Divine Union Realm strength, it would undoubtedly become a powerful trump card for him. Kid, we agreed before that Id only intervene when you face a life-or-death crisis, Elder Ming cautioned. Although I can use this beast puppet warrior to unleash impressive power, dont think Ill be cleaning up your messes all the time! Lu Tianming immediately nodded. Of course, he understood this. How could he casually reveal such a trump card? Seeing this, Elder Ming flicked his finger, sending a beam of spiritual light into Lu Tianmings mind. This is a technique for controlling beast puppet warriors. Practice it a bit, and youll know how to manipulate that puppet warrior. Alright, I need to properly refine this bottle of essence blood containing the Thunder Pengs true spirit. Dont disturb me unless its urgent. You should also diligently cultivate the techniques and martial skills Ive given you. Whether I can strengthen my soul and reconstruct my true body depends on you, kid. With that, Elder Ming ignored Lu Tianming and began cultivating. At the same time, a special technique for controlling beast puppet warriors emerged in Lu Tianmings mind. However, he wasnt in a rush to practice it. He hadnt yet looked at the rewards the lord had given him. With this in mind, he glanced at Elder Ming, who had entered a cultivation state, then took out the storage ring Lu Qingxuan had given him and began inspecting it. This egg could it be an Earth Dragon Beast egg? The first thing he saw was a silver egg the size of a washbasin. Lu Tianming sensed it with his divine sense for a while, uncertainly saying, After a long moment, Lu Tianming finally confirmed that it was indeed an Earth Dragon Beast egg. He hadnt expected the lord to gift him such a rare Earth Dragon Beast egg. This could be nurtured. I wonder if I can raise it into a powerful assistant! After putting away the Earth Dragon Beast egg, he turned his attention to a jade vial containing a drop of essence blood. Huh, what kind of essence blood is this? It carries a trace of dragon might. After sensing it for a moment, he opened the lid of the jade vial. The instant the vial was opened, a dragons roar, as if imbued with heavenly might, resounded from the vial, nearly destabilizing Lu Tianmings soul. This could this be Lu Tianmings face showed disbelief, his words trailing off. Elder Mings figure suddenly appeared beside him, staring at the jade vial in Lu Tianmings hand. Could this be a drop of True Dragon essence blood!? he exclaimed in shock. Saying this, he immediately snatched the vial to examine it. After a long while, a look of incredulity flashed in Elder Mings eyes. This really is a drop of pure True Dragon essence blood! He then turned to Lu Tianming, suspiciously asking, Kid, was this really given to you by that lord of your family? Lu Tianming nodded repeatedly, still in a state of shock. True Dragon essence bloodthis kind of treasurethe lord had actually given him a drop. He couldnt even dream of obtaining such an opportunity. Receiving Lu Tianmings confirmation, Elder Mings eyes narrowed slightly, growing more puzzled. Your familys lord is clearly only at the Soul Palace Realm in cultivation, yet he managed to obtain a drop of True Dragon essence blood and gave it to you. Dont you find that strange!? At this, Elder Mings brows furrowed slightly, and he asked again, Kid, are you sure your Lu family isnt some hidden ancient clan? Lu Tianming immediately shook his head, denying it. My Lu family isnt an ancient clan. According to our genealogy, the family hasnt been established for that long! With Lu Tianmings denial, Elder Ming became even more perplexed. Could it be Suddenly, a bold guess faintly formed in his mind. Based on his previous observations of Lu Qingxuan, he couldnt help but think in that direction. Could it be that the Lu family lord was a reincarnated supreme powerhouse? Otherwise, how could such a monstrous genius like Lu Qingxuan appear in a remote place like this? Especially this drop of True Dragon essence bloodhow could such a place possess it, unless it was a resource left behind by a reincarnated great power for themselves? How else could this be explained? Though he had this suspicion, he wasnt entirely certain. Then, he looked at Lu Tianming again and said, Take out everything in the storage ring. Let me see if there are any other treasures. Lu Tianming didnt hesitate and immediately emptied the contents of the storage ring. Two thousand top-grade spirit stones and a Heaven-tier supreme-grade spiritual herb! Seeing these two items, Lu Tianmings heart stirred slightly. But when Elder Ming saw that spiritual herb, his eyes widened. This this is a rare Heaven-tier supreme-grade soul spiritual herb, the Six-Leaf Soul-Guiding Lotus!? He had scoured the entire Langya Heavenly Sect and only found a Heaven-tier mid-grade soul spiritual herb. Yet now, this Lord Lu had directly given Lu Tianming a Heaven-tier supreme-grade soul spiritual herb, which left him somewhat astonished. In a remote place like this, soul-related spiritual herbs were already rare, let alone such a high-tier soul spiritual herb. At this moment, he couldnt help but wonder again if this was specifically meant for him to use, though the other party hadnt explicitly said so. Then, he picked up the last jade slip and examined it. After a long while, Elder Ming exclaimed in amazement, This secret technique, the Seven Spirit Vortex Transformation, is actually a rare and powerful secret art. I cant believe someone could create such a technique! After briefly reviewing the Seven Spirit Vortex Transformation, Elder Ming couldnt stop praising it. At this moment, he was ninety percent certain that this Lord Lu must be a reincarnated terrifying powerhouse. Otherwise, how could a Soul Palace Realm cultivator possess such an extraordinarily powerful secret art? In his view, such a formidable secret technique could only belong to those terrifying existences. Then, calming his mind, he looked at Lu Tianming with a slight smile. Kid, it seems your Lu family is truly about to rise. Hearing this, Lu Tianming was a bit confused and asked, Could it be that the lord obtained some supreme opportunity? Elder Ming smiled but didnt voice his speculation. Seeing Elder Ming refrain from answering, Lu Tianming became even more convinced of his own judgment. The lord must have obtained a supreme opportunityotherwise, how could he have something like True Dragon essence blood? The thought that the lord, having gained a supreme opportunity, not only gave him a drop of True Dragon essence blood but also such a powerful secret art stirred a faint sense of gratitude in his heart. At this moment, he inwardly resolved to serve the family well in the future and live up to the lords high expectations! At this moment, both of them had mentally filled in the blanks about Lu Qingxuan. If Lu Qingxuan knew how they were analyzing him, he would surely think to himself, Sorry, youve both got it wrong. Ive got a cheat system! Snapping back to focus, Elder Ming tossed the Seven Spirit Vortex Transformation back to Lu Tianming and said, Kid, this Seven Spirit Vortex Transformation secret art requires refining true spirit essence blood to achieve results! Take these few drops of essence blood containing the Thunder Pengs true spirit and refine them. Though they arent pure Thunder Peng essence blood, theyll still be useful for cultivating this secret art. But this Six-Leaf Soul-Guiding Lotus is of great use to me, so Ill take it! With that, he tossed the few drops of Thunder Peng essence blood to Lu Tianming and took the Six-Leaf Soul-Guiding Lotus for himself. The Six-Leaf Soul-Guiding Lotus was countless times better than the Three-Leaf Soul-Nourishing Grass, especially since it could greatly enhance his soul power. Naturally, he had to claim it. As for the True Dragon essence blood, it wasnt as effective for him as refining the Thunder Peng essence blood, since both the Thunder Peng and the Sky-Swallowing Sparrow were avian species with a similar origin. Seeing this, Lu Tianming didnt say anything. Elder Ming had been very good to him, and he didnt mind losing a single spiritual herb. Then, he carefully put away all the items. Seeing Elder Ming once again refining the Thunder Peng essence blood, he also began adjusting his state, preparing to comprehend the Seven Spirit Vortex Transformation while refining that drop of True Dragon essence blood.