Fire Virtue Immortal Clan

"I'd like to trouble Fellow Daoist Yue to inquire about the fifth-grade superior magic weapon refining furnace for me. I'm entrusting the three Yin Gathering Pools and three Golden Mother Yuan Plates of the Ten Thousand Corpses Sect to Fellow Daoist Yue for safekeeping. I'll be returning to Golden Cauldron Mountain now!" Lu Cheng'an said.

After learning that the demonic cultivators of Qianyuan Prefecture might launch an attack on the three prefectures of Mengyuan Prefecture, he felt no tension whatsoever, and even felt a little anticipation.

With his current strength, he has no problem dealing with cultivators in the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm. If he goes all out, he has a great chance of killing them.

Moreover, he also has nine Nascent Soul stage cultivators, including Master Qinghe, as his trump card. If the Demon-Attracting Sect really dares to attack Golden Cauldron Mountain, he will definitely make sure that none of the Demon-Attracting Sect cultivators return alive.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, make arrangements as soon as you return. If you are outmatched, retreat immediately!" said Venerable Tianyun.

After making his agreement with Master Tianyun, Lu Cheng'an left Yin Hua Sect.

He used his spatial folding ability and returned to Jinding Mountain in a short time.

Shi Ningyu was traveling. In the years since she left Jinding Mountain, she had been to many places, but she did not stay in any of them for long. Just as she said when she left, she wanted to see the true appearance of Xuanchen Realm.

She spent relatively little time on cultivation during her travels, and devoted more time to comprehending the golden arrow.

Over the years, her understanding of the Great Dao of Gold has deepened considerably, and her power in the Dao Domain has also increased significantly.

As Shi Ningyu deepened her research on the golden arrow, she now mastered more methods to activate it.

If she were to unleash the full power of that golden arrow now, the force it releases would be enough to threaten a cultivator in the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

After receiving the message from Master Tianyun, Shi Ningyu immediately returned to Jinding Mountain.

At the same time, she also summoned all nine early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, including Master Qinghe, who had been away, back to Golden Cauldron Mountain.

The nine members of Qinghe Shangren had been away from Jinding Mountain for even longer; many of them had already left the three prefectures of Mengyuan and gone to even more distant places.

Over the years, they have also had some opportunities. For example, True Monarch Youlian found out about the green copper mother mine.

However, after receiving Shi Ningyu's message, they all put down what they were doing and rushed back to Jinding Mountain.

When Lu Cheng'an returned to Jinding Mountain, the Nascent Soul cultivators, including Master Qinghe, also returned to Jinding Mountain.

"Ningyu, when did you come back? Have you had a good time traveling around these years?" Lu Cheng'an asked with a smile.

"I returned to Jinding Mountain two years ago. In the years since, I have traveled to many places and seen many landscapes I had never seen before. My state of mind has improved a lot!"

Shi Ningyu smiled slightly and said, "The golden arrow you obtained from the vast desert has been of great help to me. I have been studying that golden arrow and relying on the golden power contained in it, my understanding of the golden power has been greatly improved. My Dao Domain has now expanded to seven hundred feet!"

"I also found out about the Golden Splitting Divine Tree. Someone saw this kind of divine tree in the Chaotic Abyss, and it is said that it is in the hands of a heretical cultivator at the peak of the Nascent Soul realm!"

When Shi Ningyu mentioned the Rending Gold Divine Tree, a look of excitement appeared in her eyes.

The Golden Splitting Divine Wood is an auxiliary material for cultivating the supernatural power Golden Splitting Void Suppression Technique. The Golden Splitting Void Suppression Technique is similar to the Crimson Phoenix Refining Void Technique cultivated by Lu Cheng'an, both of which are used to enhance the cultivator's Dao Domain.

The technique of splitting gold and suppressing evil spirits was recorded in the ancient book that Lu Cheng'an obtained from the vast desert.

Besides the Rifting Gold Suppressing Void Technique, there are also the Kunling Yuanxu Technique and the Separating Flame Suppressing Domain Technique.

These three supernatural powers have similar functions; they are all used to enhance a cultivator's Dao Domain.

Moreover, cultivating these three supernatural abilities requires the assistance of corresponding spiritual wood. The Splitting Gold Suppressing Void Technique requires the Splitting Gold Divine Wood, while the Kunling Yuan Technique requires the Kunling Yuan Void Divine Wood, and the Separating Flame Suppressing Domain Technique requires the Separating Flame Divine Wood.

After seeing these similar supernatural abilities, Lu Cheng'an and Shi Ningyu couldn't help but wonder if the cultivation world had similar supernatural abilities that could enhance one's Dao domain.

What puzzled Lu Cheng was that when he killed the ancient cultivator at the peak of the Nascent Soul realm in the vast desert, he didn't seem to see the corresponding spiritual wood in the ancient cultivator's Dao domain.

However, it is undeniable that this type of supernatural power can greatly enhance a cultivator's strength.

Lu Cheng'an has successfully mastered the Crimson Phoenix Refining Void Technique, and this type of supernatural power has been verified.

Therefore, after seeing similar supernatural powers in those ancient books, Lu Cheng'an had been searching for the corresponding spiritual wood.

However, these spirit trees are extremely rare, and finding them is not an easy task.

Lu Cheng'an spent a long time searching for the Crimson Phoenix Spirit Wood. In the end, he obtained the seedling of the Crimson Phoenix Spirit Wood by participating in a trade fair among Nascent Soul cultivators in Lingxu City.

Xu Lin clearly obtained the seedling of the Crimson Phoenix Spirit Wood through a great stroke of luck; otherwise, Lu Cheng'an would not have been able to purchase the Crimson Phoenix Spirit Wood at the Wanbao Fair.

Shi Ningyu comprehended the Great Dao of Metal, therefore she chose to cultivate the Metal-attribute Rifting Metal Suppressing Technique.

Over the years, she has traveled extensively and has been searching for news about the Golden Wood.

She learned that a heretical cultivator at the peak of the Nascent Soul realm in the Chaotic Abyss might possess the Rending Gold Divine Wood.

The Chaotic Abyss is extremely dangerous, and those who live there are all vicious and ruthless.

Moreover, the Rending Gold Divine Wood is in the hands of a heretical cultivator at the peak of the Nascent Soul realm. It would be extremely difficult for Shi Ningyu to obtain the Rending Gold Divine Wood through this information.

"Once we've dealt with the demonic cultivators in Qian Yuan Prefecture, I'll go with you to the Chaotic Abyss to see if we have a chance to obtain the Rending Gold Divine Wood!"

Lu Cheng'an smiled slightly and asked, "Have there been any unusual movements from the demonic cultivators in Qianyuan Prefecture during this period?"

"It's probably because the Yinwen Demon Child and the Xu Rong sisters haven't truly broken through in their cultivation yet. There's nothing unusual about the demonic cultivators in Qianyuan Prefecture right now," Shi Ningyu said.

After returning to Jinding Mountain, she kept a close eye on the situation of the demonic cultivators in Qianyuan Prefecture.

The demonic cultivators in Qian Yuan Prefecture are no different from before, and they show no intention of launching an attack.

"They are probably waiting for news of the breakthroughs of demonic cultivators like Yinwen Demon Child. Once these demonic cultivators successfully break through, the demonic cultivators of Qianyuan Prefecture will definitely take action."

A solemn expression appeared on Lu Cheng'an's face: "We previously killed Yin Mozi, a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator from the Demon-Attracting Sect. The Demon-Attracting Sect will definitely not let this go. We need to prepare as soon as possible."

After Lu Cheng'an and Shi Ningyu reached an agreement, Lu Cheng'an summoned Qinghe Shangren and the others to the council hall to discuss how to deal with the attack by the demonic cultivators of Qian Yuan Prefecture. Qinghe Shangren and the others had already returned to Jin Ding Mountain, and they arrived at the council hall quickly after receiving Lu Cheng'an's message.

When Lu Cheng'an and Shi Ningyu entered the council hall, Master Qinghe and the others were already waiting there.

Upon seeing Mr. and Mrs. Lu Cheng'an, they immediately stood up from their seats and greeted them.

Although their cultivation had both broken through to the Nascent Soul realm, their previous agreement with Lu Cheng'an meant that they were destined to be inferior to him.

"Please, everyone, have a seat. It's been many years since I last saw you, fellow Daoists. Your cultivation has improved considerably. You must have all been doing quite well these past years!"

Lu Cheng'an's gaze swept over the Nascent Soul cultivators, including Master Qinghe, and finally settled on True Monarch Youlian.

True Monarch Youlian's talent for cultivation is not the best, but his current cultivation level is the highest among the Nascent Soul cultivators of his generation.

However, Lu Cheng'an did not ask Youlian Zhenjun what opportunities he had obtained over the years, but instead directly talked about the situation in Qianyuan Prefecture, Mengyuan Prefecture, and the other two prefectures.

As long as True Lord Youlian and the others do not break their agreement with him, he will not do anything to True Lord Youlian and the others.

However, if they break their agreement with him or do anything that harms the Lu family, he will definitely take action against them.

"I'm sure you're all aware of the situation in Qianyuan Prefecture. If the demonic cultivators from Qianyuan Prefecture were to launch an attack on the three prefectures of Mengyuan Prefecture, our Lu family's Jinding Mountain would undoubtedly be the first to be targeted by them."

"The number of demonic cultivators at the peak of the Nascent Soul realm in Qianyuan Prefecture is extremely limited. Our Lu family will not be valued by demonic cultivators at the peak of the Nascent Soul realm. Even if we encounter attacks from demonic cultivators, they will at most be demonic cultivators at the late Nascent Soul stage."

At this point, Lu Cheng'an took out a jade slip from his storage ring and said with a smile, "This jade slip records a set of combined attack divine abilities called Nine Peaks Divine Peak. This divine ability requires nine cultivators of the same realm to perform, condensing a Nine Peaks Divine Peak to suppress the enemy."

"The time for you nine to break through to the Nascent Soul realm is approaching. Although there are some differences in your current cultivation levels, the differences are not significant. You are most suitable to practice the Nine Peaks Divine Power."

"When the nine of you combine your strength to activate the Nine Sacred Peaks, even a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator would likely be no match for you!"

The Nine Peaks Divine Peaks technique also originated from an ancient cultivator in the Vast Desert, and the combined attack technique is indeed extremely powerful.

However, the jade slip that recorded this supernatural power also contained a method to break it. Once this method is activated to break the supernatural power, the nine cultivators who used it will suffer a very serious backlash.

I wonder if the cultivator who created this supernatural power did it intentionally.

The jade slip containing the Nine Sacred Peaks that Lu Cheng'an presented was a rubbing, with the method to decipher the Nine Sacred Peaks removed.

After the nine early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, including True Monarch Youlian, read through the jade slips recording the divine abilities of the Nine Sacred Peaks, excited expressions appeared on their faces. However, some of them had strange thoughts in their eyes.

“The cultivation difficulty of the Nine Peaks Divine Mountain is not high. Are you all confident that you can successfully cultivate this divine ability before the demonic cultivators of Qianyuan Prefecture attack?” Lu Cheng’an asked.

After exchanging glances, the early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, including Master Qinghe, finally spoke up: "We will do our utmost and will not let Fellow Daoist Lu down!"

The Lotus Sect was originally the most powerful sect in the Yuan and Lian states, and now True Monarch Youlian is also the most powerful, so he naturally became the representative of the nine early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators.

"Then everyone should practice this divine ability diligently. If the demonic cultivators of Qianyuan Prefecture really launch an attack on Jinding Mountain, we must give them a big surprise!" Lu Cheng'an said with a smile.

He summoned Master Qinghe and the others to the council hall primarily to inform them of the potential attack by the demonic cultivators of Qianyuan Prefecture, and then to impart the Nine Peaks Divine Power to Master Qinghe and the others.

After he finished these tasks, he let Master Qinghe and the others go back to their respective homes.

After Master Qinghe and the others left, Lu Jingkun and Shi Ningyu entered Lu Chengan's cave together.

"Uncle Cheng'an, have you sensed that True Monarch Blood Lotus is acting strangely? He seems to have some unusual thoughts?"

Lu Jingkun frowned slightly and said, "The power of the Nine Peaks Divine Power is extremely formidable. If True Monarch Blood Lotus and the others really succeed in cultivating this power, will it pose a threat to us?"

With their support, the cultivation of the nine people, including True Monarch Blood Lotus, had all broken through to the Nascent Soul stage. Their agreement with these nine people was only verbal, and they did not have any means to restrain them.

If these nine people are stronger than the Lu family, they may not be willing to abide by the previous agreement.

"You don't need to worry about that. Although the combined attack of the Nine Peaks Divine Mountain is powerful, it is also very easy to break."

The complete version of the Nine Peaks Divine Power is kept in the Lu family's scripture pavilion. However, Lu Jingkun has not examined this power closely, so he is unaware of any way to counter it, hence his question.

"These four cultivators from the Lotus Flower Sect, including True Monarch Blood Lotus and True Monarch Nether Lotus, may indeed be making some unusual moves, but if they dare to take action, I will not let them off easily!"

A chilling killing intent flashed in Lu Cheng'an's eyes, but it vanished in an instant.

"You don't need to worry about these people. Even if the demonic cultivators of Qianyuan Prefecture launch an attack, it will still take some time. Before they launch their attack, we need to work hard to improve our cultivation!"

"Keep this Earth Elemental Spirit Stone and study the Earth Dao power contained within it to enhance your Dao Domain's power. At least reach the level of cultivating the Kunling Yuan Technique," Lu Cheng'an said in a deep voice.

Lu Jingkun cultivates the Earthly Jade Book, which is an earth-attribute cultivation technique.

Kunling Yuanxu Technique is a fire-attribute divine ability, and it is also the strongest of the three divine abilities that enhance the Dao Domain.

However, the Kunling Yuanxu Divine Wood required for cultivating the Kunling Yuanxu Technique is also extremely rare.

Lu Jingkun's cultivation level broke through to the Nascent Soul realm relatively recently, and his current Dao Domain is not particularly powerful.

Currently, the Dao Domain has not yet reached five hundred zhang, which is not enough to meet the minimum requirements for practicing the Kunling Yuanxu Technique.

The Earth Elemental Spirit Stone is a fifth-grade high-quality spiritual object. It contains the power of the Earth Dao, similar to the Myriad Dao Flame Crystal in Lu Cheng'an's possession, but its value is significantly lower.

The Earth Elemental Spirit Stone was obtained by Lu Cheng'an from the Demon Hunting Ranking using Demon Hunting Points. It was specifically used to assist Lu Jingkun in comprehending the power of the Earth Dao and enhancing the power of his Dao Domain.

"Thank you, Uncle Cheng'an!" Lu Jingkun smiled as he took the earth spirit potion, a clear look of pleasure on his face.

"This Earth Elemental Spirit Orb was exchanged using Demon Hunter Points, so you already have a share!" Lu Cheng'an said with a calm smile. (End of Chapter)