I am evergreen in the world of cultivating immortals

Chapter 503 Great Completion of Divine Power, News from the Great Abyss
A few months later.

Lu Chang'an used the cross-sea formation to return to the archipelago where the Merchant Alliance headquarters was located.

On his way back, he visited Fairycraft Island.

In his guise as the Blood-Robed Nascent Soul "Wei Kuishi," he once again communicated with "Iron Skeleton Lord" and traded a batch of materials on Immortal Craft Island.

The true Wei puppet master is still in a semi-dormant state.

During his short absences of several years, Lu Chang'an's whereabouts did not attract the attention of the business alliance's senior management.

Those elders who are stationed or on duty in the field often spend more than ten years on it.

Hidden Mist Island, inside the cave.

Lu Chang'an took out the Sky-Splitting Axe and began to nurture it daily.

A gentle joy filled me, and my heart felt much more at peace.

After slaying the dragon lizard and drawing blood, the weapon spirit's violent emotions were somewhat relieved.

It is better to block than to open up.

Suppressing the spirit of the artifact may not be a good thing.

Out of caution and vigilance, Lu Chang'an did not place the Xuan Tian Gourd Vine in front of the [Sky-Splitting Axe].

This spirit is dishonest and has a dark personality, so Lu Chang'an doesn't trust it.

Furthermore, this axe was handled by Lord Jingshen, so we must be careful.

Jing Daoyou and Jing Shenjun are two different concepts.

As his horizons broadened, Lu Chang'an also developed a sense of apprehension towards the Tianyi Sect.

His current strength has reached the level of a great cultivator, approaching the pinnacle of the human realm.

If one is fortunate enough to advance to the Nascent Soul stage in this world, the Great Calamity of Heaven will pose an immense threat.

……

I've been back for a few days.

Lu Chang'an listened to Zhao Xianzi's seven-stringed zither, enjoying tender companionship, which was not limited to giving guidance.

He took out his musical instruments and played the qin and xiao with Zhao Shiyao, their hearts in perfect harmony.

Digest the profound knowledge and insights of Elder Bihai in the realm of sound.

In this state, one experiences a wonderful and peaceful state of mind, restored mental energy, and enhanced inspiration.

A good state of mind is extremely important for cultivators.

Lu Chang'an seemed to have gained an invisible buff.

To cultivate supernatural powers and secret techniques in a better state of mind.

First, we need to revise the "Dragon Riding Technique".

The first three levels of this technique can be cultivated using the remnants of second or third-tier dragon descendants.

Dragonborn remnants below the fourth rank can be acquired through the Merchant Alliance's black market channels.

Even the Great Elder of the Azure Sea did not enjoy the benefits of cultivating with the Qi of a fourth-order dragon soul.

……

Half a year has passed.

Lu Chang'an has cultivated the "Dragon Riding Technique" to the peak of the third level.

Without the advantage of "rebuilding", it would take decades for a high-level cultivator to start from scratch, diligently study and cultivate, and break through the bottleneck.

Moreover, the amount of dragon souls consumed will far exceed that of Lu Chang'an.

Ang~
A pale yellow dragon shadow darted swiftly through the cave's secret hall, accompanied by faint dragon roars that terrified even gods and demons.

Boom! Snap!

With a loud bang, the pale yellow dragon shadow materialized from the void, smashing through a barrier wall and leaving a large hole filled with dust.

The dragon's shadow dissipated, transforming into a white-robed human man who touched his slightly aching head.

"The power of the Dragon Shadow colliding with the target at high speed is indeed remarkable. However, it is best to have a strong physique, otherwise, if you hit a tough opponent, you will kill a thousand enemies but lose eight hundred of your own."

Lu Chang'an's eyes flickered as he murmured.

The "Dragon Riding Technique" is suitable for breaking through enemy lines.

Once cultivated to a certain level, empowered by the true meaning of the Dragon Soul, it can charge at high speed and is difficult to intercept.

He's also a master at crushing weaker opponents.

The dragon soars through the nine heavens, its divine power awe-inspiring; wherever its shadow passes, nothing is left standing.

If Lu Chang'an continues to cultivate the "Dragon Riding Technique" to a higher level, he will no longer be able to enjoy the benefit of "re-cultivation" and will have to diligently cultivate and comprehend it.

Currently at the third level, the escape speed only increases slightly.

Only by cultivating to the fourth level can the speed of escape be significantly improved.

……

They seemed to be alarmed by the momentum of the "Dragon Riding Technique".

That night.

Wei Kuishi awoke from his state of sudden enlightenment and sent a message.

Lu Chang'an immediately returned to the secret room to check the situation.

"Friend Lu Dao."

The blue-armored puppet commander opened its eyes, its voice low and deep.

The puppet's eyes were deep and calm, and its original ghostly aura had greatly diminished.

The commander puppet's demeanor changed drastically; his aura became restrained, resembling that of a weathered middle-aged man.

"Wei Kui Shi, you've succeeded?"

Lu Chang'an exclaimed in delight.

As the master, he sensed the puppet spirit's fluctuations, which were similar to those of a Nascent Soul cultivator, reaching the mid-Nascent Soul stage.

"Fortunately, I did not disgrace my life."

Wei Kui Shi smiled, his demeanor becoming increasingly similar to that of a human cultivator, making it difficult to distinguish between the real and the fake.

How did Wei the Puppet Master break through to the next level?

Lu Chang'an asked curiously, and they discussed their experiences.

In the world of puppetry, the birth of a true puppet spirit is rare and difficult to achieve consistently.

Even on Immortal Craft Island, the proportion of true fourth-tier puppet spirits is extremely low.

After the exchange, Lu Chang'an got a general idea of ​​what was going on.

The Nine Seal Stele's "Special Spirit Summoning Technique" plays a crucial role, continuously providing nourishment for the growth and sublimation of the puppet spirit.

The fourth incarnation of Wei Lang not only possessed a powerful soul but also a profound understanding of the true meaning. This accelerated the qualitative change of the puppet spirit.

Later, after observing Lingbao undergoing his tribulation, Master Wei Kui gained new insights.

He tried his best to shed the ghostly power and completely transform into a legitimate puppet spirit, similar to a weapon spirit.

"Next, I, Wei, will do my utmost to assist Fellow Daoist Lu in creating a mid-grade fourth-order puppet."

Wei Kuishi spoke confidently and leisurely.

"it is good."

Lu Chang'an nodded, looking quite expectant.

The difficulty of advancing the puppet spirit to the fourth-tier mid-grade and then upgrading the puppet to the corresponding grade is greatly reduced.

“From now on, Hidden Mist Island will have some new servants and maids.”

After thinking it over, Lu Chang'an decided to give Wei Kuishi a suitable identity.

"Wei Kui Shi was wronged to disguise himself as Lu's trusted old servant, so that he could move around in the archipelago waters."

"So good."

Wei Kuishi agreed without hesitation.

He's been holding back for years.

With a proper identity, one can move relatively freely, help Lu Chang'an gather intelligence, and trade materials on the black market.

As long as he doesn't run into the two senior alliance leaders head-on, the other Nascent Soul elders of the Azure Sea Alliance won't easily see through his disguise.

……

half a month later.

Hidden Mist Island recruited a group of servants and maids, some of whom came from the Zhao family of Star Sand Island, which is Zhao Shiyao's maternal family.

Taking this opportunity, Wei Kuishi registered and became a servant of Hidden Mist Island.

For Lu Chang'an's social standing, establishing a clean background was far too easy.

Those who have disappeared or died in recent years, or those who have been secretly committing evil deeds, can all take their place.

It is only natural that a servant in the Foundation Establishment stage would later become a confidant and form a false core.

The businesses, public affairs, and daily receptions of Hidden Mist Island are all managed by Fairy Zhao.

The clandestine tasks—material acquisition, black market transactions, and intelligence gathering—were all entrusted to Wei Kui Shi.

The creation and upgrading of a mid-grade fourth-tier puppet, involving a large number of tedious and repetitive steps, was also handled by Master Wei.

Lu Chang'an has more time and energy to cultivate supernatural powers and secret techniques, and improve his skills in the various arts of immortal cultivation.

Bihai Business Alliance has adopted a conservative strategy over the past few decades, focusing on recovery and consolidation of its industries, with nothing major happening.

Therefore, Lu Chang'an enjoyed a period of cultivation free from worldly strife.

The experiences and insights gained in the fourth incarnation require a long time to absorb and transform.

Although Lu Chang'an was not suited to cultivate certain supernatural powers and secret techniques, he could still learn from their strengths and make up for his weaknesses, thus promoting the advancement of his own supernatural abilities.

"Dragon Riding Technique", "Destroying Divine Light", "Illusory Wood Body Technique", "Thousand Machine Divine Evolution Technique", "Listening to the Sea God's Ear"...

As a long-lived person, Lu Chang'an's energy is also limited, so he prioritizes improving the most important supernatural abilities and secret techniques for himself.

The "Dragon Riding Technique" is a newly cultivated supernatural ability, and its progress is the fastest.

The "Extinction Divine Light" is a key technique to cultivate.

During his conversation with Baolian Zhenjun, he learned about the weakness of Yan Donglai's curse of time.

Lu Chang'an placed increasing importance on cultivating the "Extinction Divine Light".

However, this supernatural power consumes vital energy during daily practice, so it is not advisable to practice it too much.

Excessive cultivation will shorten one's lifespan; one should not rush it.

Fortunately, Lu Chang'an had no shortage of sources to replenish his qi and blood.

As an Evergreen Dragon Slayer, he has no shortage of precious blood and energy supplements. In addition to dragon blood, he also constantly collects the essence blood of demon kings to improve his physical cultivation.

His powerful fourth-tier physique allows him to withstand a longer cultivation time of the "Destroying Divine Light".

……

Thirty years have passed in the blink of an eye.

The seemingly calm Tianxinghai Sea is actually turbulent beneath the surface.

The secret chamber of Yunhai Mansion.

Lu Chang'an sat cross-legged, forming hand seals, his body radiating a vibrant wood-elemental aura.

Behind them sat three identical men in white robes, all exuding the aura of Nascent Soul cultivators of the Wood element.

Ordinary high-level cultivators would find it difficult to distinguish between the three illusory wood clones and Lu Chang'an.

It's incredible.

The three illusory wood clones simultaneously unleashed their early-stage Nascent Soul level magical power, converging on Lu Chang'an.

Lu Chang'an's magical power and spiritual pressure surged, almost exceeding the critical point of the mid-stage Nascent Soul realm.

The secret chamber was shaken, and the light from the barrier flickered.

Lu Chang'an's expression changed slightly, and he and his three illusory wood clones simultaneously withdrew their magical power. This prevented the powerful spiritual pressure of their magical power from leaking out.

Snapped!
Lu Chang'an raised his palm and slammed it hard on the top of his head.

With a crisp crack, the head burst open.

A verdant glow shimmered.

A phantom wood clone teleported to take the place of this attack, exploding from the shoulder up.

The white-robed man vanished, transforming into a broken and damaged piece of fourth-order spirit wood, its surface etched with the patterns and charm of fourth-order spirit runes.

This is a fourth-tier treasure talisman crafted by Lu Chang'an.

Select suitable fourth-order spirit wood, nurture and refine it with Evergreen Magic Power to create a raw wood talisman embryo, and then draw a fourth-order treasure talisman.

Such a fourth-order Illusionary Wood Talisman shares the same origin as the Evergreen Technique. As the carrier of the Illusionary Wood Avatar, it can stimulate the magic power of the early Nascent Soul stage in a short period of time.

hum!
The other two white-robed illusory wood clones, their magical light fading, transformed into two dull pieces of precious talisman wood. Without being damaged or having their spiritual essence depleted, they could be redrawn after being nurtured.

"After hundreds of years, 'Phantom Wood Doppelganger' has finally innovated and reached a new level."

Lu Chang'an revealed a smug smile.

In the original "Phantom Wood Clone", he had already cultivated to the late Nascent Soul stage.

The Great Elder of the Azure Sea's "Water Moon Escape Technique" contains the true essence of the Illusionary Dao. Lu Chang'an drew upon and absorbed it, integrating it into his own movement techniques and supernatural abilities, thus taking another step forward.

Even without the aid of unique talismans, the "Illusory Wood Clone" can still engage in combat with late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, causing temporary disruption.

The Illusionary Wood Clone is no longer just a mere illusion; it possesses the attack threat of a Nascent Soul level being.

However, once the attack was launched, it could not be sustained and was annihilated in an instant.

Another weakness is that the illusory wood clone, formed from condensed magical energy, has very weak defense. A single ordinary attack from an early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator can destroy it.

Lu Chang'an's uniquely crafted Illusionary Wood Talisman can greatly increase the effect and duration of the Illusionary Wood Clone.

This enhanced version of the Illusionary Wood Clone is no longer so fragile. With its highly mobile phantom, it can even hold its own against early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators for a short period of time.

Lu Chang'an improved this technique in order to gather and amplify his mana, thus bridging the gap in mana output between himself and a great cultivator.

Ultimately, this enhances the power of the spirit treasure [Sky-Splitting Axe].

However, the uniquely improved "Illusory Wood Body Technique" clearly has even more ingenious uses.

……

For the past thirty years.

Lu Chang'an combined the strengths of many schools, achieving great mastery of supernatural powers, and his progress extended beyond his original secret techniques and supernatural abilities.

Reaching the peak of the eighth level of the "Azure Heart Concentration Technique" was also the highest achievement attained in the fourth incarnation.

This secret technique of spiritual cultivation brought Lu Chang'an less than 20% enhancement to his spiritual sense.

Such an improvement was even slightly beyond expectations for Lu Chang'an's soul strength at the late Nascent Soul stage.

Lu Chang'an's deeper exploration of the realm of the soul led him to create and integrate a secret technique of the soul, named "Avici Thunder Sound".

By humming through the nose, a thunderous soul-shaking technique is activated to intimidate and dazzle the target.

Its destructive power is not as strong as the [Pikehead Arrow], but it has the advantage of good control and is also effective against demonic paths.

"Abi Thunder Sound" borrows from many secret techniques, such as the common Thunder Sound Technique and God-Shaking Technique.

There is also Wei Lang's "The Song of the Returning Tide of the Azure Sea," which uses sound to enter the Dao, and can evoke the sound waves of the ocean tide, thunder and lightning, and shake the mind and spirit.

During his lifetime, he also composed a piece called "Sudden Rain and Thunder," which is also a secret technique of communicating with the divine through sound.

Lu Chang'an himself did not possess such great talent.

However, he stood on the shoulders of giants, gaining a strategic perspective and integrating the strengths of many.

This led to the creation of "Avici Thunder Sound".

In fact, Lu Chang'an originally planned to name it "Heavenly Punishment Thunder Sound".

Because the Nine Seals Stele contains many memories of Nascent Soul cultivators undergoing Heavenly Tribulation, he created and integrated this secret technique, attempting to draw upon the Daoist principles of Heavenly Tribulation and Spiritual Treasure Tribulation.

This is also the direction for future improvements.

However, "Heavenly Punishment Thunder Sound" seems too arrogant.

To avoid divine retribution, Lu Chang'an named it "Avici Thunder Sound".

……

"Lord Lu!"

A burly, middle-aged servant with orange skin knocked on the door of the secret room and entered after receiving permission.

"This is the latest intelligence; there's news of delays from the Great Abyss side."

The ordinary-looking, burly middle-aged man was none other than Wei Kuishi's disguised trusted servant.

He presented a jade slip containing intelligence.

"Information about Oobuchi?"

Lu Chang'an was slightly dazed.

I left Dayuan six or seven decades ago.

Before he knew it, he had reached the age of 701.

If it were a Nascent Soul cultivator of the same age, and they hadn't yet advanced to the late Nascent Soul stage, they would have no hope of reaching the Divine Transformation stage.

Lu Chang'an had also cultivated for 134 years at the mid-Nascent Soul stage.

He roughly estimated that he had completed two-thirds of his cultivation progress in the mid-Nascent Soul stage.

The peak of the mid-stage Nascent Soul realm is no longer far away.

If you follow the steps steadily, you may reach your mid-stage peak in about 60 years.

The biggest challenge is breaking through to the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm, which is a major hurdle in all realms of the human world.

Lu Chang'an possessed the Nine Seal Tablets and the insights gained from his fourth incarnation, and he believed that breaking through to the late Nascent Soul stage would be easier for him than for his fellow disciples.

When the fourth incarnation arrives, the divine soul can reach the peak of the Nascent Soul stage or above, which provides a significant boost to breaking through to a higher realm.

But would Yan Donglai allow him to cultivate to the peak of the mid-stage and then attempt to break through to the late-stage realm? Lu Chang'an shook his head, unsure.

This depends on how much Yan Donglai values ​​him.

Lingchun Immortal Doctor has remained at the peak of the mid-Nascent Soul stage for so many years, yet Yan Donglai has never made a move.

……

"The Ancient Nether Palace has finally opened!"

Lu Chang'an began to examine the information in the jade slip.

The grand opening of the Ancient Nether Palace in the Central Region of the Great Abyss this time surpassed all previous ones.

The participants included not only high-level cultivators from the Central Region, but also people from other regions who wanted to join in the fun.

The reason for such high popularity is that the Ancient Nether Palace last time offered something tempting, and even leaked a powerful pseudo-spiritual treasure.

The opening of the Ancient Netherworld Palace attracted numerous participants, making the competition fierce.

It is said that a rare spiritual object, which could help one advance to the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm, appeared in the Ancient Nether Palace, leading to a fierce battle among Nascent Soul cultivators from all sides.

Although no pseudo-spiritual treasures appeared, a fifth-tier quality ancient treasure and a broken ancient demonic weapon did appear.

Ancient treasures and ancient divine weapons belong to the same category. They are all passed down from ancient times and are made of excellent materials, but the crafting techniques are relatively crude.

To be precise, it uses ancient methods of weapon forging.

Ancient treasures tend to be associated with supernatural abilities; divine weapons tend to be associated with close combat or head-on battles.

Modern magical artifacts, especially spiritual treasures, are crafted using more "advanced" modern techniques.

The crafting restrictions corresponding to a spiritual treasure must be at least at the fifth level.

This is something that ancient treasures and divine weapons of the same quality cannot compare to.

It is said that some of the top ancient treasures and divine weapons in the ancient spirit world are made of materials that even surpass many spiritual treasures, and often contain natural Daoist charm.

Even if the forging technique is poor, the sheer force of the bricks can cause them to fly, making them incredibly powerful and not to be underestimated.

Its drawbacks are also obvious: it consumes a lot of magical energy and its supernatural abilities are relatively limited.

"Regular intelligence transmitted from the Great Abyss to the Heavenly Star Sea is often delayed by one or two decades."

Lu Chang'an couldn't help but ponder whether he would have participated in the Ancient Nether Palace event if he had remained in the Great Abyss.

Those in the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm possess the combat power of a great cultivator and, believing themselves to be safe, will most likely go and join in the fun.

Even if you didn't participate.

Afterwards, such a precious treasure was found in the Ancient Nether Palace, involving a spiritual object of heaven and earth that could help one advance to the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm. How could he remain unmoved?

It is said that the opening of the Ancient Netherworld Palace resulted in a great deal of casualties.

The ensuing chaos and bloodshed were no less devastating than the casualties in the Ancient Netherworld.

The mortality rate is more than double the previous average!
"horrible!"

Lu Chang'an took a deep breath, vaguely sensing that there was a mastermind behind this turmoil at the Ancient Nether Palace.

Fortunately.

Neither Zixia Zhenjun nor Yangding Zhenjun of the Yunxia Sect participated in this Ancient Nether Palace event.

Before leaving, Lu Chang'an gave Jiang Ziyan and Xiao Qingshan some advice.

Xiao Qingshan will definitely listen to his elder brother.

Given her past reputation, Jiang Ziyan did not take the risk.

"Do you have more detailed intelligence analysis on who has acquired the three most valuable items from the Ancient Nether Palace?"

After reading the information on the jade slip, Lu Chang'an asked Wei Kuishi.

"The two places are too far apart, and there is no accurate information. The existing intelligence is delayed by many years, and much of the content may not be true."

Wei Kuishi shook his head.

This time, the Ancient Netherworld Palace is different from the past.

In the forests of the Western Regions, there are demonic birds and demon kings that have taken human form and participate in the ancient Netherworld Palace.

In addition, there were mysterious demonic cultivators from outside the Central Region who had infiltrated the group.

The scene was extremely chaotic and confusing.

Unless Lu Chang'an returns to Dayuan and personally investigates and gathers intelligence, he will not be able to learn the truth.

……

After reviewing the information about the Great Abyss, Lu Chang'an exchanged some information about the Heavenly Star Sea with Wei Kuishi.

The Wei puppet master of today is different from the past.

Five years ago, the two joined forces to upgrade the Commander Puppet to a mid-grade fourth rank.

Lu Chang'an barely managed to enter the ranks of a mid-grade fourth-tier puppeteer.

After all, the creation of the puppet was not his achievement alone.

If he were to build it alone, it would take much longer and he might experience one or two failures.

Wei Kuishi's transformation into a mid-grade fourth-tier puppet spirit greatly increased the success rate, and he succeeded on his first attempt.

This also includes the experience and skills explored by "Iron Skeleton Master" on Fairy Craft Island.

As the core of the commander puppet is upgraded, the power ceiling of the fourth-tier puppet formation can theoretically be increased.

However, Lu Chang'an currently has nowhere to test the upper limit of the puppet array.

The five puppets formed a military formation, which was not simply one plus one equals two; it had the power amplification of the formation.

Lu Chang'an roughly estimated that the puppet formation's lethality had increased by 20% to 30%, reaching the level of the late Nascent Soul stage.

As long as we fight positional battles, we are not afraid of veteran Nascent Soul cultivators.

Its biggest drawback is its lack of mobility.

Even though Wei Puppet Master possesses the ability to refine spatial restrictions, with the puppets at the core, the puppet formation can still engage in a certain degree of pursuit.

However, its mobility is still far inferior to that of a Grand Master.

Lu Chang'an didn't ask for much.

The fourth-tier puppet formation is designed for positional warfare.

By forming formations, mobility is sacrificed in exchange for greater combat power.

……

That night.

Lu Chang'an, having mastered his supernatural powers, emerged from seclusion and played a duet of qin and xiao with Fairy Zhao under the moon.

Thirty years of monotonous practice have left me mentally and spiritually exhausted.

Music, with its ability to cultivate character and inspire creativity, has been a significant asset to Lu Chang'an.

I've been living abroad for so many years.

He didn't have any real relationship with any of the fairies, yet he didn't feel bored or empty.

Lu Chang'an was also surprised by this, even though he was unaware of it later.

Although he and Zhao Xianzi were occasionally tender and affectionate, they never crossed that final line.

More than ten years ago, Zhao Shiyao also successfully cultivated to the mid-stage of Core Formation.

Having formed a half-step Golden Core, his cultivation speed has already broken free from the limitations of his initial spiritual root aptitude.

Moreover, under Lu Chang'an's guidance, Zhao Xianzi improved "The Song of the Returning Tide of the Blue Sea" to the second level.

He has demonstrated astonishing talent and potential in this top-tier lineage.

Such a prodigy in the Dao of Sound receives special support from the upper echelons of the Business Alliance, with treatment even higher than that given to Nascent Soul seed cultivators in the Cloud Mist Sect.

Lu Chang'an will no longer need to worry about Zhao Xianzi's cultivation resources.

"Brother Lu has been in seclusion for a long time and is exhausted, both physically and mentally. Tonight, would you like Shiyao to bathe and dress him?"

Zhao Shiyao blushed slightly and said softly.

She sat gracefully on the bench in front of the zither stand, her legs slightly crossed, her long, emerald-green dress billowing out like a lotus leaf. Beneath the seven-stringed zither, a glimpse of blue silk stockings peeked from her slender calves.

Lu Chang'an rested his head between Zhao Xianzi's long skirt and thighs, his head receiving the gentle caress of her slender, jade-like fingers.

Zhao Xianzi's hint warmed Lu Chang'an's heart.

Although Zhao Shiyao's personality has changed somewhat in this life, her kind heart and her dignified and aloof fairy-like aura still suit his aesthetic and preferences.

She was proficient in music and even incorporated some of the advantages of the Fairy of the Moon, making her elegant and pleasing to the eye.

Perhaps due to the significant difference in status and position in this life, Zhao Shiyao is not as reserved and passive as she was in her previous life.

"Alright, then I'll have to trouble you, Shiyao."

As the "Azure Heart Concentration Technique" was activated, Lu Chang'an's mind instantly became as still as water.

He couldn't bear to refuse Zhao Xianzi's offer.

During the subsequent bath, Lu Chang'an took a single bathtub but did not let Zhao Xianzi go into the water with him to enjoy a bath together.

Zhao Shiyao gently bit her lower lip, lowered her head and eyes, and washed Lu Chang'an's body.

When getting up to change clothes.

click!
Lu Chang'an "accidentally" used too much force with his palm, smashing the wooden barrel made of third-grade spirit wood into a piece of broken wood.

Zhao Shiyao's pretty face paled, and she felt a chill run down her spine as she looked at the third-tier spirit wood that had been shattered into pieces.

Such force, if it were applied to her delicate body, would have unimaginable consequences.

"I apologize for startling Shiyao. I will make it up to you later."

Lu Chang'an held Zhao Xianzi in his arms, comforting and soothing her tenderly.

Zhao Shiyao quickly calmed herself down and seemed to be deep in thought.

At that moment, she finally understood why her husband refused to cross that final line in their relationship.

"How does my husband plan to make it up to me?"

Zhao Shiyao's long eyelashes trembled slightly, her voice shy and sweet, as she pressed her profile against Lu Chang'an's shoulder and neck. A delicate, cool fragrance wafted from her, stirring one's heart and mind.

"You must have had a hard time taking a bath and scrubbing me just now. As your husband, I should naturally show off my unique skills to help Zhao Xianzi relax her muscles and bones."

Lu Chang'an chuckled and picked up the graceful fairy in the green dress around the waist.

As Zhao Xianzi lay flat on the cold jade bed, she quickly understood what compensation meant, and her fair and pretty face flushed with a rosy and radiant glow.

……

Half an hour later.

Lu Chang'an left Zhao Xianzi's room and sighed softly.

He stretched out his arms, feeling the terrifying power within his body and flesh that rivaled that of a demon king.

Unbeknownst to him, his body refinement cultivation was about to reach the peak of the early stage of the fourth rank.

years ago.

Lu Chang'an killed the third fourth-tier dragon descendant.

The target is a "Azure Dragon" with a purer bloodline, originating from the deep sea, whose strength is slightly greater than that of the Ink Dragon back then.

This time, Lu Chang'an created an alibi.

Wei Kui, a mid-grade fourth-tier puppeteer, used his unique Illusionary Wood Talisman to impersonate Lu Chang'an and acquire magical power while purchasing items in the Archipelago Immortal City.

To be on the safe side, Lu Chang'an will not only erase the cause and effect of the evil aura when he kills the dragon descendants in the future, but will also try his best to create alibis.

After slaying three dragon offspring, Lu Chang'an's physical cultivation level rapidly improved thanks to the Blood Prison Dragon Fiend Technique.

Besides the Dragonborn, other resources such as the essence blood of demon kings, the essence blood of black tortoises, and body-refining elixirs were used in rotation without stopping.

nowadays.

Lu Chang'an sensed a bottleneck; the effectiveness of hunting fourth-tier dragon descendants had significantly decreased.

Over the years, he has mastered various supernatural techniques, fourth-order puppet formations, and the Azure Profound Sword Formation.

The fourth-order body refinement is extremely difficult, and it is hard to reach the middle stage of the fourth order in the short term.

"If I want to advance to the mid-stage of the fourth tier of body refinement in the future, I will probably have to choose a dragon descendant with a higher cultivation level as my target."

Lu Chang'an gazed towards the direction of the deep sea.

Overseas, the dragon descendants with the purest true dragon bloodline are the Golden Dragon clan.

However, the Golden Dragon Clan is the direct descendant of the Nine Dragons Palace.

The Nine Dragons Palace will definitely investigate the death of any fourth-tier golden dragon.

Lu Chang'an dared not make a move against the direct descendants of the Nine Dragons Palace for the time being, nor did he have any other good opportunities or targets.

On the contrary, "Dragon Riding Technique" has not yet encountered a bottleneck.

In previous years, he killed and absorbed the dragon soul energy of the Azure Dragon, and successfully cultivated the "Dragon Riding Technique" to the fourth level, surpassing the realm of the fourth incarnation of Wei Lang.

……

Early morning three days later.

Lu Chang'an completed his routine practice of the "Evergreen Skill".

In previous years, he had a vague feeling that there were fellow practitioners of Changqing Gong in remote overseas regions.

The sensation is very weak.

The overseas territory is vast and boundless, including not only the East Coast and Tianxing Sea, but also some relatively underdeveloped and remote sea areas.

The senses are so weak that the cultivation level must be lower than his, at most a newly promoted Nascent Soul stage cultivator of the Evergreen Technique.

He deduced from this that there should be more than just Changqing Immortal Doctor among the overseas practitioners of Changqing Gong.

Instead, they have cultivated to the peak of the mid-Nascent Soul stage, and currently only Lingchun Immortal Doctor is at the top of the ecosystem.

Ok?
Lu Chang'an finished his practice and stood up, suddenly looking towards the center of the archipelago.

In that location, a large amount of spiritual energy from heaven and earth converged, resulting in unusual phenomena.

Half a day later, Lu Chang'an felt the aura of calamity rising again.

The phenomenon of the Nascent Soul Tribulation can occur once every few decades in the archipelago where the Merchant Alliance headquarters is located.

Lu Chang'an had little interest in the Nascent Soul Tribulation and did not go to observe it.

The next day.

News of the Nascent Soul Tribulation spread throughout the archipelago.

turn out to be:

The new generation of the Wei family's immortal golden core and nascent soul seed have successfully survived the heavenly tribulation and formed their nascent souls.

The headquarters of the archipelago was filled with a festive atmosphere.

On the Wei family's ancestral island, all the merchant alliance cultivators who come to pay their respects will receive a reward of spirit stones.

"No wonder Wei Dongjun has rarely come to visit in recent years; he's been planning something big."

Lu Chang'an chuckled softly, as if suddenly realizing something.

Two years ago, Wei Dongjun accumulated his strength and broke through to the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

It was kept secret.

Breakthroughs in minor realms do not involve any particularly noticeable celestial phenomena.

Wei Dongjun secretly broke through in the water palace of the Azure-Eyed Beast, protected by the Great Demon King, whose presence was concealed.

However, this secret breakthrough could not escape Lu Chang'an's senses.

Perhaps the Left Alliance Leader and the Ten Thousand Alliance Leader also know about this.

Wei Dongjun's advancement to the mid-Nascent Soul stage was within Lu Chang'an's expectations.

The treasured resources that Elder Wei Lang left to his grandson were nearly equivalent to the legacy of a Nascent Soul cultivator.

If Wei Dongjun were to achieve even a little success, advancing to the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm would be a matter of several decades.

……

A few days later, the Wei family announced that they would hold a baby-gathering ceremony three months later.

At the same time, the news that Wei Dongjun had advanced to the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm was also announced to the public.

A stone stirred up a thousand waves.

At this point, some of the major families within the business alliance realized that the Wei family had weathered the biggest crisis and had completely turned the tide.

Wei Dongjun and the Wei family have established themselves firmly in the core of the headquarters and have once again seized the greatest power.

"After death comes life, and the Wei family's fortunes have turned around."

"In just a few decades, the situation of the Blue Ocean Business Alliance has been reversed."

Numerous forces and cultivators both within and outside the Merchant Alliance were astonished upon learning of the Wei family's Nascent Soul Ceremony.

The Wei family had kept a low profile for decades, but suddenly a big one appeared.

With Wei Dongjun advancing to the mid-Nascent Soul stage and becoming the Vice Alliance Leader, his control over the Great Demon King's Fate Contract was now beyond question.

Based on this, the Wei family has cultivated another newly promoted Nascent Soul cultivator.

The Wei family's newly established Nascent Soul Ceremony was just a pretext.

Wei Dongjun's real purpose is to use this opportunity to demonstrate his strength to both inside and outside the business alliance and to revitalize and restore the Wei family's influence in Tianxinghai.

For a while.

Invitations to the Wei family's Nascent Soul Ceremony were sent out to all parts of Tianxinghai.

As one of the Four Seas Business Alliances, the Blue Ocean Business Alliance has numerous industries, and its trade and personal networks extend to the surrounding sea areas.

The top powers of Tianxinghai, including "One Palace, Two Cities, Three Islands, Four Seas Alliance, and Seven Seas Sect," as well as prominent Nascent Soul cultivators, all received invitations from the Wei family of the Bihai Merchant Alliance.

Faced with the resurgent Wei family, almost all the major powers in Tianxinghai refused the invitation, and even those who were busy would send a high-level cultivator as a representative.

The Star Moon Palace, the supreme human power overseas, will also send a Nascent Soul representative to participate in the celebration.

Tianwaidao, which has close ties with the Bihai Business Alliance, further demonstrates its sincerity in friendship.

The highly respected and renowned "Immortal Physician Lingchun" decided to personally come to the Luoxia Islands to celebrate.

(End of this chapter)