I am evergreen in the world of cultivating immortals

Chapter 507 The Pinnacle of Double Eight, Fame Spreads Widely

Seven days later.

Lu Chang'an followed the underground tunnel to the underground palace between Yunhai Mansion and Qingshuang Pool.

A cold spring stream, about ten feet wide, flows from Qing Shuang Pool to the underground palace where Xuan Shui Jun resides, eventually converging into a large cold water pool.

Inside the pool, an oval, dark blue giant tortoise, its shell about eighteen feet wide, was exhaling and exhaling a cold, watery light, radiating the spiritual pressure of a mid-stage fourth-order demon king.

At this moment, Xuan Shuijun had completed the consolidation of his realm, but there was still no sign of him taking human form.

"I've grown a lot."

Lu Chang'an walked closer and touched the leaf-shaped dark green patterns on the surface of the thick tortoise shell with his palm, feeling the powerful vitality within this tortoise that far surpassed that of its kind.

This turtle receives the Evergreen Secret Technique and the Evergreen Magic Power from the moment it is born.

"Thanks to the master's gift of the Ink Dragon Pill, the Great Turtle was able to cultivate to the mid-stage of the fourth rank ahead of schedule."

A muffled, booming sound came from inside the giant tortoise, which was as large as a mountain.

As a long-lived species, the Xuan Shui Turtle's cultivation speed is inherently slow.

Its powerful tortoise shell provides defense that requires time and experience to develop.

Normally raised Xuan Shui Turtles typically take over eight hundred years to advance to the fourth rank, let alone the mid-stage of the fourth rank.

However, Xuan Shui Jun enjoyed too many resources and blessings. Back then, he absorbed the innate turbid energy emitted by the Xuan Tian dead object, which even completed his bloodline mutation.

With the addition of exceptional resources such as the Dragon Essence Pill, its cultivation speed far surpasses that of a normal Xuan Shui Turtle.

“Master, why hasn’t Earth Rock returned all these years? The Great Turtle misses it very much.”

Xuan Shuijun's pair of green bean-like eyes moved slightly, and he spoke in a seemingly honest and low voice.

The memory of being brutally beaten by Earth Rock Lord over the past few centuries is indelible in its heart.

"If it returns, this small, mid-grade fourth-level spiritual vein's training ground will suffer from a severe shortage of spiritual energy."

Lu Chang'an shook his head and chuckled.

Currently, the free-range Di Yan Jun is in better condition, accompanied by the noble-blooded Flying Squirrel, roaming freely in the vast sea, truly carefree and unrestrained.

This kind of life is far happier and freer than that of a domesticated beast.

Turtles have different habits.

Once they're full, they become quiet and lazy, making them more suitable for guarding the Xuan Tian Gourd Vine.

……

"You seem to be quite concerned about Earth Rock Lord, so your shell is itching. I'll just have to test your shell defense."

Lu Chang'an smiled faintly and summoned eight Azure Profound Swords.

"Master, wait—"

Xuan Shuijun instinctively felt fear and begged for mercy.

However, it was met with eight gigantic Azure Profound Swords, which slashed down like a sudden storm.

Xuan Shui Jun was so frightened that he shrank his head into his tortoise shell.

ding ding ding...

Eight fourth-grade superior-quality Azure Profound Swords struck the giant tortoise shell in succession.

Lu Chang'an let out a soft "hmm".

It felt as if the eight Azure Profound Swords were slashing against the Vajra Rock Mountain, without any sensation of cutting flesh or blood.

The dark green water patterns on the tortoise shell are outlined with a spiritual light, automatically activating to protect the body.

After a round of attacks, Lu Chang'an scrutinized the situation.

Only a few white marks remained on the tortoise shell.

"The attack was too scattered."

Lu Chang'an then activated eight Azure Profound Swords, focusing their attacks on the highest point of the giant tortoise shell.

ding ding ding...

The Azure Profound Sword Light transformed into a high-speed afterimage, and the sharp Azure Profound Sword Qi slashed along a line.

Although it is not in sword formation state.

However, as a complete set of magical treasures, the Eight Azure Swords are more powerful than ordinary top-grade magical treasures, and their continuous damage is extremely high.

After counting the interest.

The dark green water patterns on the tortoise shell had lost their luster, and a light blue crack had been cut into them.

The defense was successfully breached.

However, the relatively thick tortoise shell was only slightly broken, and no blood was drawn.

Xuan Shuijun was initially a little scared and shrank back.

Later, not feeling any harm or pain, it lazily stretched out its head.

hum!
The dark green water rippled with spiritual light, and the mysterious water-based healing ability was activated, causing the light blue cracks on the tortoise shell to begin to heal.

The injuries caused by the Azure Profound Sword were almost completely healed within a few breaths.

Lu Chang'an's pupils contracted slightly, and his expression darkened.

This scene made him, the host, lose face.

"Yes, the turtle shell is the strongest part of the spirit turtle, and coupled with its healing talent that far surpasses that of its kind, it is quite effective against continuous attack methods like the Azure Profound Sword Formation."

Lu Chang'an thought about it again and found the reason, which made him feel a little better.

There is indeed a relationship of restraint between the two.

Even if a complete sword formation is deployed, it won't be able to harm Xuan Shui Jun in the short term. If this turtle were in the sea, its defense and self-healing would be even stronger.

To deal with the powerful self-healing shell of a tortoise, you need a powerful magic weapon like the Sky-Splitting Axe.

Or it could be a spiked arrow, a method of killing that targets the soul.

In addition, turtles' abdominal defenses are generally weak and not without vulnerabilities.

However, spirit turtles that reach the fourth rank are often enormous, making it quite difficult to flip them over and attack their bellies.

Moreover, Lord Xuan Shui has mastered the Heavy Water Divine Power and possesses a compatible Sea Banner Magic Treasure, so he will not allow a powerful enemy to do as he pleases.

……

"You have now advanced to the mid-stage of the fourth rank, and I will bestow upon you two more treasures."

Lu Chang'an pondered for a moment, then took out two magical treasures.

One of them is the Silver Blue Water Pearl, which is a type of Sea-Suppressing Spirit Pearl. It can be used for both offense and defense and provides good support and enhancement in water battles.

This pearl is one of the spoils of war of the True Lord of the Underworld.

Secondly, it is a silver needle magic weapon as thin as a hair, which appears translucent in the air and is difficult to detect.

This is Qiu Mengzhu's secret magic weapon, the Silver Thread Needle.

It's a magic weapon that sounds quite ordinary.

During the chaos at the headquarters back then, the Silver Needle was used at close range, but it successfully outmaneuvered Elder Bihai.

This needle is made of extremely precious extraterrestrial materials, has an extremely fast activation speed, and strong penetrating power.

Its unique refining technique contains a certain degree of magic-breaking and penetrating effect. Ordinary Nascent Soul stage magic treasures or magic shields are difficult to completely block this needle.

Similar to the spiked arrow, the silver needle is not good at direct combat, but it is very strong in surprise attacks and ambushes.

Especially when combined with [Heart-Severing Poison], the damage becomes even more lethal!

Lu Chang'an now possessed the nail-headed arrow and the hidden needles of the Five Animal Poison Fire Fan.

So he simply handed the needle over to Lord Xuanshui.

Who would have thought that a giant tortoise, known for its defense, would secretly possess such a vicious and insidious weapon?

"Thank you, Lord."

Xuan Shuijun was overjoyed and swallowed the two magical treasures, the Silver Needle and the Sea-Suppressing Spirit Pearl.

With the Sea Flag magic weapon and the externally refined heavy water, Xuan Shui Jun has acquired two more powerful magic weapons, making him fully armed!
Lu Chang'an's generosity was a preparation for the coming tidal wave.

After bestowing the magical treasures.

Lu Chang'an looked at the Xuan Tian Gourd Vine rooted in the stream not far away, which was still growing well.

Decades ago, he set up a magical formation at Qingshuang Pool to guide the light of the sun, moon, and stars into the underground palace.

The night sky over Tianxinghai is ablaze with stars.

At night, the growth rate of the *Hylocereus undatus* is higher than that inland.

In addition, Lu Chang'an would occasionally pour high-grade spiritual liquid, as well as demon blood and dragon blood, into the Five Elements Earth.

Lu Chang'an also possesses a Dragon Essence Pill from a Azure Flood Dragon.

These were the dragon descendants he had hunted during his thirty years of seclusion, when he was cultivating supernatural powers.

However, the Azure Dragon's Dragon Essence Pill is not as well-suited to Xuan Shui Jun's attributes as the Ink Dragon's previous Dragon Essence Pill.

Lu Chang'an kept the dragon pill for the time being, for future use.

……

After a while.

Lu Chang'an returned to the main hall of the cave.

Inside the secret chamber, the magical treasure [Sky-Splitting Axe] placed on the table emitted a voice filled with dissatisfaction and doubt:

"Young friend Lu, you just went to see the giant tortoise that has advanced? Why didn't you take me with you? You actually left me aside, how outrageous!"

"My spirit turtle is timid by nature and I'm afraid you'll frighten the children."

Lu Chang'an gave a very serious explanation.

"Oh? Is that so?"

[Sky-Splitting Axe] was half-believing and half-doubting, but didn't think much of it.

Turtles are indeed naturally timid.

Lu Chang'an didn't bring the Sky-Splitting Axe with him to the underground palace, but it unexpectedly discovered the Mysterious Heavenly Gourd Vine.

He remained wary of the spiritual treasure that Jing Shenjun had refined.

Moreover, this spirit is cold-blooded and tyrannical, and also has a loud, talkative personality.

……

Xuan Shuijun's advancement to the mid-stage of the fourth rank sparked a heated discussion at the archipelago headquarters.

Hidden Mist Island was bustling for a while, attracting quite a few visitors.

Besides the celebration, some elders and high-ranking officials had ulterior motives: they hoped to be paid to breed with Xuan Shui Jun, who possessed a mutated bloodline of the highest grade.

Besides its headquarters, the merchant alliance also has several families with Core Formation and Nascent Soul stages under its umbrella, including many third-tier spirit turtles and even early-stage fourth-tier giant turtle spirit beasts.

Lu Chang'an politely declined these mating requests.

Following the Wei Family Ceremony and the Xuan Shui Turtle's advancement, Lu Chang'an's reputation and presence within the Business Alliance greatly increased.

The following six months.

The influence of the Wei Family Ceremony of the Business Alliance is growing, the business channels of its various branches are expanding, and the business of the various industries of the Business Alliance is steadily increasing.

In Tianxinghai, Lu Chang'an's reputation soared.

His strength is comparable to that of top mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators such as Insect Demon and Old Demon Hong.

If its fame continues to spread.

someday in the future.

Powers far away in the Great Abyss, such as the Zhenhai Sect, the Dayu Royal Family, and the Yunxia Sect, might have faintly heard of the name "Lu Zhenjun" of the Bihai Merchant Alliance.

Fortunately, a major event recently occurred in Tianxinghai, which has dampened the hype surrounding the Bihai Business Alliance and Lu Chang'an.

More than half a year after the Wei family's celebration.

The Starry Sea Dominator, Star Moon Palace, has made its move!

An elder from Corpse King Island, in the early Nascent Soul stage, was captured alive by Star Moon Palace and executed in public.

This Nascent Soul elder from Corpse King Island secretly colluded with the Ten Great Sea Calamity Kings to trade high-level refined corpses.

The law enforcement officers at Xingyue Palace found irrefutable evidence and caught the perpetrator red-handed.

Corpse King Island did not deny it, but it shirked responsibility, claiming that it was the work of an individual.

In an attempt to quell the anger, Corpse King Island made a token admission of wrongdoing, expelling the Nascent Soul elder and ordering him to accept execution by the Star Moon Palace.

Besides attacking Corpse King Island.

The Star Moon Palace issued another warning to two wavering Nascent Soul factions.

There was also an ordinary Nascent Soul faction that was relatively close to Abyss City, whose Supreme Elder died suddenly and mysteriously.

The person in charge of this Nascent Soul faction has been replaced by a cultivator from the Star Moon Palace, and a new Nascent Soul seed has been promoted to a higher position.

For a time, all the evil forces in the Abyss City faction kept a low profile.

There are also rumors:

The Star King and the Moon Queen personally visited the territory of Abyss City, but neither of the two Demon Lords of Abyss City showed up.

A new version of the story about the Star and Moon Palace has emerged.

When Star King broke through to the Nascent Soul stage, he feigned serious injury and a drop in strength, in order to lure the two Demon Lords of Abyss City out for a life-or-death battle.

It is difficult to distinguish the real from the fake.

After Xingyue Palace made its move this time, many opportunistic forces were terrified.

If the Star Moon Palace were willing, destroying a force of the level of the Cloud Mist Sect would be a very easy thing.

It's not difficult to support and replace the leader of a Nascent Soul faction.

Commanding the stars and manipulating the clouds and rain—that's all there is to it.

Even though Lu Chang'an was in the Tianxing Sea, he could still feel the domineering authority of the Xingyue Palace.

Looking across the entire Tianheng Human Realm, the Star Moon Palace is a super power.

Even in this era, the Star and Moon Palace is inevitably declining and on a downward spiral.

……

Two years later.

Hidden Mist Island Cave Chamber.

Lu Chang'an stopped making hand seals, opened his dark, star-like eyes, and his eyes shone with mysterious Daoist divine light.

The oppressive light emanating from those eyes was comparable to that of a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

"Peak of the eighth level of the Thousand Machines Divine Evolution Technique!"

Lu Chang'an's robes fluttered, and his powerful, invisible divine soul force interfered with the void and distorted the surrounding light.

On the walls of the secret chamber, the protective aura trembled.

The surrounding light dust floated, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth automatically surrounded him, as if he were submitting to an ancient sage king.

"The divine sense of a veteran Grandmaster!"

"Fellow Daoist Lu... How did you do that?"

The spirit of the magical artifact spoke with surprise and disbelief.

Although Lu Chang'an had not yet reached the peak of the mid-stage cultivation, his divine sense was comparable to that of a veteran Yuan Hou Grand Cultivator, breaking his inherent perception.

this moment.

Lu Chang'an mastered two top-tier soul-cultivating secret techniques, "Azure Heart Condensing Spirit Method" and "Thousand Machines Evolutionary Spirit Technique," achieving the peak of the dual eighth level!
This top-tier secret technique requires extremely high spiritual talent to cultivate to a very high level.

Reaching the peak of the dual eighth level is indeed unprecedented for someone of his age and cultivation level.

"Inheriting Wei Lang's eighth-level peak 'Azure Heart Condensing Spirit Method', the two top-level divine soul secret techniques complement each other, accelerating my cultivation of the 'Thousand Machines Divine Evolution Technique' and allowing me to reach the eighth level peak ahead of schedule."

Lu Chang'an knew in his heart that if he were to cultivate normally, he would not be able to cultivate the Divine Evolution Technique to the peak of the eighth level so quickly.

They heard the spirit's surprised voice.

Lu Chang'an slowly finished his practice, his gaze haughty as he said:

"Don't make a fuss! I am a reincarnation of a great being, how can I be judged by ordinary standards?"

"It's not impossible for me, at the mid-Nascent Soul stage, to cultivate the Divine Soul Secret Technique to the higher ninth level ahead of schedule."

These domineering words left the spirit of the artifact bewildered.

This person has an extraordinary background; no wonder he possesses a true spiritual treasure, and even his spirit pet has amazing fortune.

"A reincarnation of a powerful being? Why didn't you say so earlier, Fellow Daoist Lu? I thought you were just an elite cultivator in this world."

The spirit of the Heaven-Splitting Artifact said sullenly.

"I was not familiar with you, spirit, before, so I naturally held back."

Lu Chang'an said matter-of-factly.

Upon learning of his mysterious background and powerful foundation, the artifact spirit wisely lowered its stance somewhat.

……

After mastering the Divine Soul Secret Technique at the eighth level.

Lu Chang'an opened his mouth and spat out a nail-headed arrow, his face showing contemplation.

He then took out a piece of near-fifth-grade metal ore.

The path of the soul remains Lu Chang'an's greatest strength.

At the mid-Nascent Soul stage, the Divine Soul Secret Technique does indeed have the potential to reach the ninth level.

The "Azure Heart Concentration Technique" is difficult to improve further, and its compatibility is generally low. However, this technique can facilitate the further advancement of the "Thousand Machines Divine Evolution Technique".

With this in mind, the strength of the spiked arrow must also be increased accordingly. "To fully enhance the spiked arrow, my fourth-grade low-level weapon-forging skills are inevitably somewhat lacking."

Lu Chang'an considered another option.

That is the method of refinement.

Without altering the basic structure of the spiked arrow, only the spiked head portion is refined and strengthened.

The near-fifth-tier metallic ore was gradually refined and purified.

Finally, the nail head area was reinforced to near-fifth-tier quality.

Then nurture this Soulwood arrow shaft separately, upgrading its material to near-fifth rank.

Similar to ancient treasures and divine weapons.

If you lack skill, make up for it with piles of materials.

This is also the safest method, to avoid failure and damage to the spiked arrow.

Lu Chang'an set a plan: first, concentrate resources to refine and upgrade a single spiked arrow.

This method has low material utilization and the refining grade cannot reach the true quasi-fifth rank.

Lu Chang'an suddenly thought of Zhang Tieshan.

This old friend was a blacksmith by trade, but his talent for crafting weapons was even greater. Moreover, the remnant spirit of the magical artifact he possessed seemed to be an expert in weapon crafting.

Therefore, Zhang Tieshan in those days was able to create or upgrade magical weapons that exceeded his own skills.

So many years have passed since we last met.

Back then, the Heavenly Maple True Monarch's weapon-refining skills had reached an unknown level, and the extent to which he had repaired the damaged spiritual treasures was unknown.

……

a few days later.

The number of cultivators coming and going around the waters of the Luoxia Islands has increased dramatically, as if the Nascent Soul Ceremony has returned.

This bustling scene comes from Cloudsea City, which hovers near the archipelago.

Near Hidden Mist Island, cultivators from the Merchant Alliance occasionally fly by, heading towards the Yuan Magnetic Immortal City above the clouds.

The cliff behind the cave.

Lu Chang'an stood with his hands behind his back, the sound of waves reaching his ears, his gaze fixed on the Sky City surrounded by rosy clouds.

"Brother Lu, the auction in Yunhai City will be held tonight."

Zhao Shiyao, dressed in an elegant sky-blue fairy dress, spoke from behind, her eyes filled with longing.

Yunhai City is one of the most high-end trading cities in the Tianxing Sea.

In terms of scale and prosperity, it is not as prosperous as Xinghai City or Tianwai Island, but the prices and quality of goods in the city are known to be high in the sea area.

Lu Chang'an had promised to take Zhao Shiyao to this Sky Immortal City to broaden her horizons.

"let's go!"

Suddenly, Lu Chang'an grabbed Zhao Xianzi's waist with one hand and abruptly lifted her into the air.

In the blink of an eye.

The two arrived at the clouds above Hidden Mist Island.

Caught off guard, Zhao Shiyao gasped in surprise, her heart pounding as she experienced a thrill she would never have imagined before.

"Greetings, Lord Lu Zhenjun."

"Greetings, Elder Lu."

The cultivators from the merchant alliance they encountered on the road all gave way, bowed respectfully, and dared not look them in the eye.

Zhao Shiyao's pretty face flushed slightly as she gently nestled against the man's chest; the two of them walked hand in hand, swiftly traversing the sea of ​​clouds, creating a unique and beautiful scene.

Until they reached Cloudsea City.

Zhao Shiyao's face flushed, her lips were rosy, and her legs felt weak. She landed in the ancient Sky City in a daze.

……

"Senior, are you Lu Zhenjun of the Azure Sea Merchant Alliance?"

Given Lu Chang'an's cultivation level and status, a female cultivator in palace attire at the Core Formation stage in Yunhai City quickly came forward to greet him respectfully.

"My name is Yunman, and I am responsible for welcoming new Nascent Soul cultivators to the city."

Yunman is a direct descendant of the Yunhai Business Alliance and a female cultivator who has reached the Core Formation stage.

She curtsied, her gaze lingering briefly on Zhao Shiyao's face, a hint of envy flashing in her eyes.

"Yes, show me around the city."

Lu Chang'an nodded.

Guided by Yunman, Lu Chang'an and Zhao Shiyao strolled around some high-end shops in the city, making purchases and transactions.

When dealing with precious resources of the fourth rank or higher, Nascent Soul cultivators from Cloudsea City sometimes step in to conduct the transactions.

Lu Chang'an's reputation in Tianxing Sea is second only to that of a Nascent Soul Grandmaster.

Yunhai Business Alliance dared not neglect him, and even deliberately tried to curry favor with him to meet his trading needs.

"Hmph! This Yunhai City is really playing favorites!"

"I came to this city half a month ago incognito, and I didn't bring out those high-grade fourth-tier treasures."

Before evening, Lu Chang'an completed several transactions, reaping rewards beyond his expectations.

It turns out that he had secretly come to Yunhai City in the past half month, and his identity was another evil righteous lord.

There are also significant differences in status and strength among Nascent Soul cultivators.

The shadow of a famous tree.

This time, Lu Chang'an appeared in his true form and received more respect and better treatment.

Lu Chang'an's main needs are materials for puppetry and items that can prolong life.

He has already become a mid-grade fourth-tier puppet master.

With ample financial resources, once the materials are successfully gathered, we can begin to create and upgrade a second mid-grade fourth-tier puppet.

However, the materials required for such top-tier puppets are very scarce throughout the human realm.

Relying solely on the channels of business alliances, it would take anywhere from sixty to a hundred years to gather even a single document.

Lu Chang'an cannot rely entirely on the Azure Sea Merchant Alliance. Immortal Craft Island, Cloud Sea City, and even Outer Heaven Island are all channels for obtaining materials.

Lu Chang'an's long-term goal is to create a complete set of fourth-tier mid-grade puppet arrays.

If the puppet array is upgraded to a mid-grade fourth rank, Lu Chang'an estimates that his combat power will at least double!
Once completed, it will be an invaluable and powerful trump card even if one advances to the late Nascent Soul stage in the future.

……

That evening, the auction in Yunhai City was held as scheduled.

Lu Chang'an and Zhao Shiyao attended together and had a VIP viewing platform above the venue.

The Four Seas Business Alliance, along with numerous Nascent Soul forces, all sent high-ranking officials to participate.

Several high-ranking members, including Alliance Leader Wei, also participated on behalf of the Bihai Business Alliance.

Wei Dongjun was sensible and didn't disturb Lu Chang'an and Zhao Xianzi's private time.

Even though Lu Chang'an had seen a lot of the world and participated in many high-profile auctions, he was still amazed by the grandeur of the Yunhai City auction.

Not only are there many Nascent Soul stage monsters.

Even two Nascent Soul cultivators have arrived.

At the auction, Lu Chang'an once again enjoyed the benefits that came with his status and position.

When bidding for items, some Nascent Soul True Monarchs from certain factions may concede and give up.

Especially when Lu Chang'an was determined to win.

This stems not only from his reputation, but also from the Azure Sea Business Alliance behind him, which is one of the top forces in Tianxinghai.

Halfway through the auction, Lu Chang'an obtained a fourth-grade longevity pill and two high-grade fourth-grade precious materials.

Near the grand finale, a near-fifth-tier spirit wood appeared at the auction.

Lu Chang'an originally intended to bid, but all the top forces present, including Nascent Soul cultivators, participated.

Since the piece of near-fifth-order spirit wood was not a precious spirit wood from the cultivation world like Soul Nourishing Wood or Azure Profound Wood, Lu Chang'an did not insist on it.

Even if you manage to acquire it, you might not need such a high-grade spirit wood in the short term.

The auction is about to end.

A woman's voice suddenly reached Lu Chang'an's ears:
"Lu Zhenjun seems to be interested in high-grade precious materials and spirit wood..."

Lu Chang'an sensed the subtle fluctuations of divine sense in the transmitted voice, which were close to the strength of the late Nascent Soul stage.

Lu Chang'an remained calm and did not deliberately try to find the person's location.

……

After the auction ended.

Lu Chang'an and Zhao Shiyao left the venue together.

"Shiyao, feel free to wander around the city and buy some things you like. I need to trade with other Nascent Soul cultivators."

Lu Chang'an gave a few instructions and then acted on his own.

Cloudsea City is very safe, and it is located near the headquarters of the Azure Sea Merchant Alliance.

Lu Chang'an entered a treasure pavilion near the auction venue, which belonged to the Yunhai Business Alliance.

"Please, Lord Lu."

The manager of Baibaoge, who was in the late-stage Core Formation stage, respectfully invited Lu Chang'an into a private room on the second floor.

In the private room, a handsome young man with rosy lips and white teeth smiled and raised his hand to greet the guest:
“Lord Lu, I’m sorry to invite you to meet in this way.”

The handsome young master was Yun Ya, one of the representatives from Yuntian City who appeared at the Wei family's grand ceremony.

"So it's Young Master Yun. May I ask what brings you here to see me?"

Lu Chang'an was not surprised and calmly took his seat.

During this meeting, Yun Ya did not deliberately conceal her cultivation level, which was the same as Lu Chang'an's, at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

Although she was dressed as a man, Lu Chang'an could still see her delicate features.

Especially his dark eyes, which were like stars in the night sky, deep and mysterious.

"Yun Ya heard that Lu Zhenjun came from Tianheng Continent and once traveled a long distance from the near sea of ​​Dayuan to Tianxing Sea by taking a giant deep-sea ship."

Yun Ya's eyes were bright as she carefully examined Lu Chang'an.

"Yes."

Lu Chang'an's approximate route to Tianxinghai is not difficult for forces like Yunhai City and Xingyue Palace to trace.

At least in this section of the sea, traces can be found.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, have you ever seen Xiang Dalong, one of the Twin Dragons of the Great Abyss, near the Great Abyss?"

Xiang Dalong?
Lu Chang'an felt a chill run down his spine. Could it be that this trick had been exposed?
He met those bright, dark eyes that seemed to hold a hint of expectation.

Lu Chang'an's face showed a look of recollection: "I have heard of the name of the Twin Dragons of the Great Abyss in the coastal areas. Hmm? The name Xiang Dalong sounds slightly familiar. Could he be one of the Twin Dragons?"

Hearing Lu Chang'an's reply.

A hint of disappointment flashed in Yun Ya's eyes, and she looked half-believing and half-doubting.

"Why does Young Master Yun inquire about this person? How far apart are the Great Abyss and the Heavenly Star Sea? How could the legendary twin dragons be associated with you?"

Lu Chang'an asked in surprise.

This script is wrong.

Even if one were to ask, one should ask a cultivator surnamed Jing.

Yun Ya bit her lower lip, seemingly hesitant.

In the end, she didn't hide anything and explained the general reason.

"Young Master Yun said that the cultivator who saved your life back then was at least at the mid-Nascent Soul stage and claimed to be surnamed 'Xiang'?"

"After years of intelligence gathering, Young Master Yun has discovered Xiang Dalong, one of the Twin Dragons of the Great Abyss?"

Learn the cause and effect.

Lu Chang'an almost coughed up a mouthful of blood.

It turns out, it wasn't that his disguise was exposed.

Rather, it was someone who had impersonated him.

The surname Xiang

At least at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

Based on this clue, it's not surprising that with the Star Moon Palace's resources and intelligence capabilities, they ultimately identified Xiang Dalong, one of the Twin Dragons of the Great Abyss.

"Does Young Master Yun know the specifics of the Twin Dragons of the Great Abyss, such as their appearance and the supernatural abilities they are skilled in?"

Lu Chang'an probed without making a sound.

"Dayuan is too far away, intelligence is slow and information is distorted. I only know a general outline. I don't know Xiang Dalong's specific appearance or temperament."

Young Master Yun shook his head.

Lu Chang'an had just breathed a sigh of relief.

"but."

Yun Ya changed the subject again, looking at him meaningfully:
"The two dragons of the Great Abyss disappeared one after the other in the past hundred years."

"Coincidentally, not long after the twin dragons disappeared, Lu Zhenjun appeared in the near sea and then arrived at the Tianxing Sea area aboard the Azure Sea Merchant Alliance's deep-sea giant ship."

"Haha! Young Master Yun doesn't doubt that I am one of the Twin Dragons of the Great Abyss, does he? I am an inland cultivator, not from the Great Abyss."

Lu Chang'an seemed to have heard a big joke, shaking his head and laughing.

"According to the intelligence, Xiang Dalong has a fourth-tier earth-type spirit rat. If that weren't the case, I would have some doubts."

Yun Ya sighed softly and withdrew her searching gaze.

Elder Lu's water-type spirit turtle only advanced to the mid-stage of the fourth rank two years ago, which obviously does not meet the requirements for an earth-type spirit rat.

"Since that mysterious cultivator surnamed Xiang has disappeared, why does Young Master Yun still bother to pursue him so diligently?"

Lu Chang'an spoke in a gentle tone, offering words of comfort.

A complex emotion flickered in Yun Ya's eyes: "How could Yun Ya not repay the life-saving grace from back then? Besides..."

She didn't say anything more.

Over the years, she had long since given up on finding the mysterious cultivator surnamed Xiang.

But the situation in the Star and Moon Palace is very different now.

The Empress Dowager planned to find her a good husband.

Starry Sky Dao Body takes priority.

If the conditions are not met, a young talent with a clean background, reliable character, and the potential to advance to the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm can also be found.

She was unwilling to marry a stranger with whom she had no emotional connection.

The only man she had feelings for was the man surnamed Xiang whom she met in the Taiyin Illusionary Realm years ago.

The man surnamed Xiang possessed unfathomable strength and a detached, transcendent demeanor.

His charm and cultivation level both captivated her, making him fit her ideal husband.

Lu Chang'an noticed Yun Ya's dejected mood.

He understood that this woman's hopes were destined to be in vain.

Even though Jing Wufeng did not become the Heavenly One God, he still had the support of his Daoist partner, the Lotus Maiden.

Back then, Jing Wufeng was no match for Baolian in the same realm, so how could he dare to go out and have an affair?
Jing Wufeng dared not take the crescent-shaped jade pendant back with him, so he gave it to Lu Chang'an as a favor.

"The romantic entanglements of the Heavenly One God..."

Lu Chang'an sighed inwardly, but dared not reveal the cruel truth to Yun Ya.

If Lord Jing senses that he is revealing heavenly secrets, he might turn against him.

Lu Chang'an had to keep this secret about his romantic entanglements to himself and could not reveal it to anyone.

……

Half an incense stick later, Lu Chang'an left the Treasure Pavilion.

During his initial encounter with Princess Xingyue, Lu Chang'an did not reveal his identity.

Lu Chang'an planned to use the favor he received from that crescent-shaped jade pendant at a crucial moment in the future.

It is clearly unrealistic to think that this can be exchanged for the protection of the Star Moon Palace and to avoid Yan Donglai's future crisis.

Moreover, the Star King of the Star Moon Palace appears to have experienced a significant decline in strength.

During this period, the Star Moon Palace needs to overcome its weakness and cannot afford to create unnecessary trouble by making enemies with legendary great cultivators.

During their initial negotiations, Lu Chang'an gained some understanding of Princess Xingyue's character.

This woman is at least generous and doesn't seem to have any ill intentions towards him.

Before parting, Lu Chang'an and Yun Ya completed a transaction, with Lu Chang'an receiving one top-tier fourth-order refining material and one spirit wood.

In the transaction, Yun Ya not only did not pay any premium, but also deliberately gave up some profit.

Lu Chang'an had a fairly good impression of this woman.

When this woman advances to the late Nascent Soul stage in the future, she will hold greater power in the Star Moon Palace and have a stronger voice.

At that time, going to the Star and Moon Palace to fulfill the favor will likely allow it to play a greater role.

(End of this chapter)