Family Rise: Start with Daily Intelligence.

Chapter 590 Gluttonous Dragon Source, Evolution! Unlimited Plunder!!
Inside the small wooden house in the Five Elements Space, after communicating with the [Hope Gu] within his body, Fu Changsheng focused his thoughts on the panel in his sea of ​​consciousness:

"Redeem one entry for a special lucky draw"

hum!
The golden light on the panel suddenly surged, transforming into countless fine Dao patterns. These Dao patterns were not chaotic, but rather faintly formed a miniature, roaring celestial dragon. Finally, the celestial dragon phantom collapsed inward, condensing into a strange point of light that shimmered with radiance, instantly disappearing into Fu Changsheng's sea of ​​consciousness between his eyebrows!
【Ding! 】

[Congratulations, host! You have obtained the Heavenly Dao Seed: [Gluttonous Dragon Source]!]

[Seed Rank: Innate Spirit Seed (Growth Type)]

[Source: A Dao Seed formed by simulating the ancient ferocious god Taotie's power to devour heaven and earth, and fusing with a wisp of innate dragon energy.]

【effect:
1. Devouring Dragon Energy: Greatly enhances the speed of sensing, attracting, and absorbing any form of dragon energy.

II. Refining the Source into Essence: Ultimately enhances the efficiency of refining powerful and domineering energy. It can quickly strip away impurities and violent attributes from energy, transforming it into the purest and most easily absorbed primordial essence, greatly reducing the burden and impact risk of high-intensity energy on the meridians and golden core.

Fu Changsheng's eyes flashed with an astonishing light!
This is simply an unparalleled boost tailor-made for his upcoming trip to Tianlong Pool!
The "Chaos Dragon Taming Technique" provides a perfect methodology and roadmap, while the [Gluttonous Dragon Source] seed offers top-tier "hardware" support and unparalleled "talent" bonuses. The combination of the two will produce a terrifying effect far greater than the sum of its parts!
He suppressed his excitement.

Fu Changsheng immediately calmed his mind and began to fully integrate with and familiarize himself with this newly acquired innate Dharma seed. He needed to completely master its characteristics before the Heavenly Dragon Pool opened, so that it could perfectly match the "Chaos Dragon Control Heavenly Technique" and reach a state of complete mastery.

Several days passed, and the seed of Dharma had been completely refined.

A thought.

Fu Changsheng exited the Five Elements Space.

There was still no message from the Nine Mysterious True Lord. Fu Changsheng pondered for a while, and the name Fu Yongfu flashed through his mind.

"We can address the hidden dangers of Yongfu first."

A flick of the index finger.

A communication jade talisman flew out.

...

...

Outside the main gate of the family mansion.

A light footstep sounded.

"Come in."

The door was pushed open gently.

A boy stood in the doorway, thin and with slightly hunched shoulders, as if he habitually wanted to shrink away and avoid all gazes.

"Disciple Fu Yongfu greets... greets the patriarch."

Fu Changsheng's gaze fell on him, and with a slight movement of his divine sense, it swept over the boy like a spring breeze.

really!

The boy's spiritual root was dim, and his primordial energy flickered weakly like a candle about to go out.

This is what the system refers to as the result of improper use of the "spiritual affinity" constitution.

“Come closer,” Fu Changsheng said.

Fu Yongfu's body trembled almost imperceptibly, and he slowly moved forward, keeping his head down the whole time.

"Looked up."

The boy hesitated for a moment, but ultimately dared not disobey the patriarch's order, and slowly raised his face.

His face was delicate yet excessively pale, with faint dark circles under his eyes and bloodless lips. Most striking were his eyes; clear and bright, they should have been, but now they were filled with weariness, wariness, and an almost numb loneliness. He looked like a young animal long trapped in darkness, both yearning for and fearing the light.

Fu Changsheng looked at the deathly aura deep in his eyes that even he himself hadn't noticed, and sighed inwardly.

His withdrawn personality is probably not innate, but rather a result of the pain and alienation caused by this incomprehensible and uncontrollable "talent".

Fu Changsheng lightly tapped his fingertip on the table, and a blank talisman flew up from a stack of papers beside him. At the same time, a talisman brush, dipped in cinnabar, floated in mid-air to Fu Yongfu's front.

“Draw your best ‘purification talisman’.”

"Yes, Master"

Fu Yongfu took the pen.

The moment the pen tip touched the talisman paper.

Fu Yongfu's entire demeanor suddenly changed!
That hesitation and timidity vanished instantly; his back straightened involuntarily, his eyes focused and burning, as if the entire world consisted only of the traces left by his brush. Cinnabar flowed, lines meandered, and an indescribable spiritual charm naturally began to gather at the tip of his brush.

Fu Changsheng activated his Divine Clarity and Bright Eyes.

In his sight.

Between heaven and earth, the scattered and disordered natural spiritual power, which ordinary people could not even perceive, let alone activate, was drawn by some strange force, flowing silently into Fu Yongfu's body like streams converging into the sea. Then, through his fingers holding the brush, it merged into the runes. The spiritual light on the runes became pure, bright, and harmonious at a speed visible to the naked eye.

But at the same time.

Fu Yongfu's spiritual essence, like a squeezed sponge, was rapidly losing its life force. Fine beads of cold sweat appeared on his forehead, and the last trace of color faded from his lips. His hand holding the pen was unusually steady, yet it also faintly revealed a weak tremor. He himself was completely unaware, immersed in the pleasure of "success" and the strange feeling of merging with the spiritual patterns of heaven and earth.

"Om-"

With the final stroke, the talisman was completed! It shone with a clear, bright light, brimming with spiritual energy, and its quality far surpassed that of ordinary third-tier talismans, almost reaching the threshold of fourth-tier.

Fu Yongfu let out a sigh of relief, a flicker of joy he himself hadn't fully grasped flashing in his eyes, quickly replaced by overwhelming exhaustion and emptiness. He put down his pen, reverting to his usual meek and cautious demeanor, and presented the talisman:

"Please, please let the head of the household take a look."

Fu Changsheng did not accept the talisman, but looked at him and slowly asked, "How does it feel to draw this talisman?"

Fu Yongfu was taken aback, and hesitated before saying, "...It takes a lot of energy."

"Just mental exhaustion?" Fu Changsheng's voice was slightly deep. "Don't you feel your soul swaying, as if some external force was forcibly poured in, leaving your mind empty and your core feeling a dull pain afterward?"

Fu Yongfu suddenly looked up, his eyes flashing with intense emotion for the first time—shock and disbelief.
"Master... how did you find out?"

This is a hidden pain that he has kept deep inside for a long time, one that he can't tell anyone about, and one that he himself can't even clearly describe!
"How did I know?" Fu Changsheng stood up, walked to him, his gaze sharp as he looked directly into his eyes. "Because you are drinking poison to quench your thirst! You possess the 'Spiritual Rune Affinity' body, yet you only know how to recklessly extract the scattered spiritual rune power of heaven and earth to enhance your talismans, without knowing how to channel or transform it, and even less aware of the severe backlash it will cause! With each talisman you create, you damage a portion of your foundation! Look at yourself, your spiritual source is depleted, and death energy surrounds you, yet you are unaware of it!"

Each word struck Fu Yongfu's mind like a thunderclap!
He trembled violently, his face turned ashen, and he staggered back a step, his eyes filled with fear and disbelief.

So that's why... that strange feeling when making the talisman, and the extreme weakness afterwards, wasn't because I had poor aptitude or was exhausted, but... it was a sign of destruction!
"Master...Master, save me!"

His knees buckled, and he almost collapsed to the ground, his voice trembling with desperate sobs. All his isolation and guardedness crumbled under the shadow of death.

Fu Changsheng flicked his sleeve, and a gentle force supported him.

“Since you are a member of the Fu family, and I know this, I will not stand idly by.” Fu Changsheng’s tone softened, carrying a reassuring power. “Your constitution is not a curse, but a blessing from heaven. However, fortune is fraught with misfortune. Without the right methods, it will lead to death. I have summoned you here today to give you a way out.”

He pointed his fingers like a sword, and a spiritual light gathered at his fingertips, which he then suddenly placed on Fu Yongfu's brow.

"Concentrate your mind and focus your attention! This is the 'Spirit Pattern Guiding Technique,' created specifically to guide and transform the power of the spiritual patterns of heaven and earth. It guides external forces to temper one's own body, nourishes the spiritual root, and turns harm into treasure!"

A wealth of profound information, accompanied by a gentle yet powerful spiritual sense, surged into Fu Yongfu's sea of ​​consciousness. It was an extremely exquisite and profound technique, directly addressing the essence of spiritual rune application, and was the supreme method to resolve his chronic ailment!
Fu Yongfu absorbed it with great eagerness.

He could feel that the power within him, which had been restless yet uncontrollable, and constantly harming him, had finally found an outlet and a path to operate. An unprecedented sense of comfort began to replace the ever-present weakness and lingering pain.

Fu Changsheng withdrew his fingers and stood with his hands behind his back.

In the process of organizing and teaching the "Spiritual Pattern Guiding Technique" to Fu Yongfu, his own understanding of the natural spiritual patterns that Fu Yongfu had comprehended seemed to have its last layer of mystery wiped away. Various profound insights surged into his mind, and his knowledge of the Way of Talismans began to leap and integrate, pushing it to a whole new level.

He sensed something, picked up the calming talisman that Fu Yongfu had just made from the table, and with a flash of inspiration at his fingertips, added a few strokes to it.

In an instant, the talisman's radiance subsided, but the structure of the runes suddenly became incredibly complex and harmonious, and a tranquil Daoist aura far surpassing its former glory permeated the air! In a flash of inspiration, it had actually reached the peak of the fourth tier!
Quasi-fifth rank!
A faint smile appeared on Fu Changsheng's lips.

He mentored the younger generation, saved their lives, and his own skills naturally improved, reaching a whole new level.

Below, Fu Yongfu had already sat down cross-legged, his aura gradually stabilizing, and his face began to radiate a vibrant glow. The lingering deathly aura was slowly dissipating.

He opened his eyes, his gaze towards Fu Changsheng filled with boundless gratitude and awe, and he prostrated himself deeply:

"Yongfu...I kowtow to thank the patriarch for his life-saving grace!"

Fu Changsheng nodded slightly.

Soon.

Fu Yongfu will then be able to advance to the fourth-level talisman maker. In this way, the clan will only need eight more fourth-level craftsmen to advance to the fifth rank.

at the same time.

A familiar mechanical voice echoed in Fu Changsheng's mind:
"Ding"

"You have saved a genius of the Purple Mansion realm; your family contribution points have been increased to 138,000."

Just as Fu Changsheng was about to give Fu Yongfu some instructions, a rapid buzzing sound suddenly rang out from his body.

It was a message from the Nine Mysterious True Lord.

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...

a few days later.

Under the personal guidance of the Nine Profound True Lord, Fu Changsheng passed through layers of strict restrictions and guards, arriving at the forbidden area located deepest within the imperial capital—

Outside a valley shrouded in a hazy, spiritual aura.

At the entrance to the valley, shrouded in mist, a massive energy barrier, shimmering with iridescent light and covered in runes, could be vaguely seen, radiating a chilling pressure. This was the final gateway to the Heavenly Dragon Pool.

"Chang Sheng, this is the last place I can take you."

Nine Mysterious True Lord stopped in his tracks, his expression solemn:
"No one may enter without imperial decree. Remember, once inside the pool, guard your mind and fully activate the technique I have taught you. How much you can absorb depends on your own fate. I myself lasted two days in there, which was my limit, and I benefited immensely."

His tone carried a hint of reminiscence and pride.

The results achieved in two days are outstanding among all those who have entered the country in the past.

Fu Changsheng nodded solemnly: "This junior will keep in mind the True Lord's teachings."

Nine Mysterious True Lord nodded slightly and took a step back.

Before the seven-colored light curtain, the void twisted, and a colossal beast with a strange appearance, its body covered in crystalline jade-colored scales, a single horn on its head, and eyes like burning golden flames, silently emerged. The oppressive aura it exuded reached the peak of the fifth rank, equivalent to a human cultivator at the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul stage!
The jade-scaled unicorn's indifferent golden pupils swept over Fu Changsheng, and it spoke in human language, its voice deep and majestic:
"Is the person who came Fu Changsheng?"

"It's down."

Fu Changsheng bowed respectfully, neither servile nor arrogant.

"Hmm." The Jade Scale Unicorn nodded slightly and said routinely, "The Heavenly Dragon Pool is a vital area of ​​the imperial dynasty. The energy in the pool is immense and domineering, and only those with great perseverance and great fortune can remain there for long. Each time it is opened, the time limit is a maximum of three days. Once the time is up, no matter where you are, you will be automatically teleported out by the array in the pool. If you feel that you cannot withstand the pressure during this period, you can activate the token at any time to leave in advance."

It glanced at Fu Changsheng.

Sensing the spiritual energy fluctuations of his sixth-level Golden Core stage, and the fact that he didn't exude an aura from the core circle of the imperial capital, a barely perceptible hint of disdain flashed in his golden eyes.

"Go in. Do what you can, and don't be greedy for quick success or rush ahead recklessly, lest you damage your foundation."

Its tone was indifferent, clearly indicating that it did not believe this Golden Core cultivator from a "remote and impoverished area" could have any amazing performance.

Throughout its long years of guardianship, it has witnessed countless so-called geniuses from all over the world, many of whom couldn't even last an hour before emerging in a sorry state. Those who could persist for half a day were considered quite good, and those who could persist for two days like the Nine Profound True Monarch were extremely rare.

In its view, Fu Changsheng could absorb the energy for two or three hours, which was probably the limit.

Say it.

A beam of seven-colored light shot out from the single horn on the Jade Scale Unicorn's forehead, merging into the barrier in front of it. The light curtain rippled like water, revealing an entrance just wide enough for one person to pass through. Behind it, an incredibly dense spiritual mist rushed towards them, accompanied by the faint roar of a dragon.

Fu Changsheng said no more, bowed to the Nine Profound True Monarch and the guardian spirit beast again, and then his figure flashed and he stepped into the seven-colored light gate without hesitation.

The figure disappeared and the light gate slowly closed.

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...

Fu Changsheng felt a tightness all over his body, as if he had stepped into a viscous, vibrant amber.

Before me stretched an endless, surging pool of golden water!

The water in this pool is as condensed as mercury, clear and transparent, containing unimaginable and immense energy, as well as a supreme dragon-like aura that can penetrate to the source and improve one's qualities!
The pressure was everywhere, squeezing in from all directions. There were also streams of pure and domineering energy, like countless tiny golden dragons, trying to penetrate his meridians, wash away his foundation, and temper his golden core.

The Chaos Dragon-Controlling Heavenly Technique instantly activated to its maximum, and countless profound devouring runes appeared on its surface.

at the same time.

The [Gluttonous Dragon Source] Dharma Seed within his body trembled violently, emitting a greedy and domineering suction force!

"boom--!!"

Centered on him, the golden pool water within a radius of ten feet was instantly drawn in, surging wildly into his body like rivers flowing into the sea!
Energy enters the body.

The 【Gluttonous Dragon Source】 Dharma Seed immediately took effect, rapidly stripping away and purifying its domineering attributes, transforming them into the purest and most fundamental "Creation Dragon Qi". This power was gentle yet extremely penetrating. It did not directly increase his magical power cultivation, but rather, like the finest carving knife, began to penetrate deep into his Dao foundation, merging into his nascent Chaos Dao foundation.

Fu Changsheng could clearly sense it.

The foundation of one's own Dao is undergoing tremendous changes.

The originally somewhat superficial and unstable Chaos Dao Foundation, nourished and reconstructed by the Creation Dragon Qi, became more refined and stable, and its connection with the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth became clearer and more profound. On the Dao Foundation, the originally blurry chaotic patterns began to become clear and complex, exuding an ancient and profound aura.

Thirty percent, forty percent, fifty percent...

His Chaos Dao Foundation is improving at an unprecedented rate!

Each advancement felt like shedding an invisible shackle, with a simultaneous leap in perception of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and comprehension of cultivation techniques and supernatural powers.

The virtual alchemy aperture operated wildly, absorbing more pool water and refining it into Creation Dragon Qi. It was like a bottomless pit, frantically devouring this opportunity.

The 【Gluttonous Dragon Source】 Dharma Seed allowed him to easily sense and capture the even more precious Dragon Source Marrow Crystals in the pool. He captured and refined each Dragon Source Marrow Crystal, and the Creation Dragon Qi transformed from each crystal was comparable to the ordinary pool water in an area, propelling his Chaos Dao Foundation to a higher level.

Sixty-two percent, sixty-three percent...

He continued to venture deeper into the center of the pool, where the pressure was greater, the energy purer, and the Dragon Source Marrow Crystals more abundant. His body endured immense pressure, but the exhilarating feeling brought about by the rapid advancement of his Dao Foundation far outweighed this.

at last.

When the perfection of the Chaos Dao Foundation reaches 70%.

He clearly sensed an incredibly solid bottleneck.

No matter how much he absorbed and refined the golden pool water and Dragon Source Marrow Crystal, the improvement in his Dao Foundation became negligible, as if the Dragon Source Energy of the same quality could no longer shake this bottleneck in the slightest.

"Is this the end?" Fu Changsheng realized.

The Chaos Dao Foundation is incredibly profound, and seventy percent seems to be a critical hurdle that requires higher-level power or other opportunities to break through.

Therefore, the remaining time and this vast amount of energy should not be wasted!

With a thought, the operation of the Chaos Dragon Control Technique subtly changed. The pure creation dragon energy refined by the [Gluttonous Dragon Source] seed no longer surged towards his Dao foundation, but instead, like a torrent of tempered steel, began to frantically wash over and temper the first-grade golden core in his dantian!
His original first-grade golden core was considered perfect in this world, but if placed in the vast world, it would only be considered a superior quality, not the most outstanding!
At this moment, under the tempering of this magnificent dragon energy of creation, the golden core in his dantian trembled violently!
The surface of the golden core, which was originally smooth and shiny, now seemed to be forged by an invisible force, emitting a subtle yet dense buzzing sound.

A tiny, almost imperceptible gray impurity was forcibly forced out, instantly purified and dissipated by the dragon energy. The golden core's color became more restrained and profound, transforming from a dazzling golden light to a richer, purer dark gold. Its volume seemed to shrink by a barely perceptible amount, but its density and the quality of the magical power it contained began a leap forward!

Ninth grade, middle grade, ninth grade, upper grade...

Eighth grade, lower grade; eighth grade, middle grade...

The quality of the Golden Core is improving at an astonishing rate! Each improvement means purer magical power, greater future potential, stronger power to unleash supernatural abilities, and a weaker bottleneck to breaking through realms!

He continued to frantically devour the pool water and capture marrow crystals, devoting all his energy to this incredibly extravagant refining of the Golden Core. Seventh grade…

Sixth class...

Finally, as the three days were about to come to an end, the refining speed of the golden core in his body slowed down, reaching a temporary saturation point.

Fifth-grade Golden Elixir!

Although he failed to cross the threshold of intermediate Golden Core in one fell swoop, the improvement from the bottom of the ninth grade to the fifth grade was already a transformative change! On the Golden Core, Dao patterns naturally formed, mysterious and extraordinary, and the aura he emitted was perfect and flawless, yet it also carried a hidden and astonishing explosive power.

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Beyond the valley.

The Jade Scale Unicorn's originally lazy, closed golden eyes suddenly opened a crack half an hour after Fu Changsheng entered, a hint of surprise flashing across them.

"Hmm? Still not out? It's holding up better than I expected." It muttered, shifted its position, and continued to feign sleep.

An hour passed.

Two hours passed.

The Jade Scale Unicorn opened its eyes again, its surprise turning into astonishment. It raised its head, its massive nose twitching slightly towards the light screen, as if sensing something.

"Strange, this kid... went deeper into the area?"

Its golden pupils were filled with confusion.

How could someone at the sixth level of the Golden Core stage possibly persist for so long deep within the Heavenly Dragon Pool? And how could they even move?

The Nine Mysterious True Monarch beside him also showed a hint of surprise on his originally calm face.

His hands, clasped behind his back, clenched unconsciously. Two hours! That surpassed the vast majority of those who entered! Could this young man truly have some extraordinary destiny?
Three hours...

Five hours...

One day...

The Jade Scale Unicorn had already stood up, no longer as lazy as before. It paced back and forth, its huge head occasionally approaching the light screen, its golden eyes filled with disbelief and intense curiosity.

"It's been a whole day! Is this kid a monster? How could he still be inside? And that energy-devouring commotion... I can vaguely feel it even through the barrier? What kind of technique is this?!"

Nine Mysterious True Lord was deeply shaken, his face filled with astonishment.

one day!
This equals his record from back then!
But Fu Changsheng was only at the sixth level of the Golden Core stage when he entered! He himself had only entered after reaching the peak of the Golden Core stage! Could this kid's potential far exceed my expectations?
The second day...

The following evening...

The Jade Scale Unicorn was already quite agitated. It stared intently at the light screen, as if trying to penetrate it with its gaze to see what was happening inside.

Two days!

This has already surpassed the record of the Nine Mysterious True Monarch!
How could a cultivator from a small family in Jingzhou have accomplished this?
Nine Mysterious True Monarch was already dumbfounded, muttering to himself, "Two days... he actually lasted for two days... Changsheng, just how many more secrets do you have..."

Just when they all thought this was the limit and were ready to receive news of Fu Changsheng's possible serious injury—

The third day has arrived.

The light screen remained stable, and the aura inside did not weaken. Instead, at a certain moment, it seemed to break through some kind of critical point, and an even more powerful and terrifying suction force was faintly emitted, even causing the spiritual energy outside the entire valley to tilt slightly towards the light screen!

"This...this is impossible!"

The Jade Scale Unicorn cried out in alarm, its enormous face filled with horror:
"Three days! He actually lasted for three days! And this aura... did he break through inside?! But the laws within the Heavenly Dragon Pool are special, making it impossible to condense a Nascent Soul!"

Nine Profound True Monarch was speechless, his eyes fixed on the light screen, his chest heaving violently. He realized he had completely misjudged Fu Changsheng. This boy's prodigious talent far exceeded his comprehension!

Amidst this endless shock and anticipation, the third day slowly passed...

At a certain moment, the colorful streamers on the light screen suddenly began to flash regularly.

The jade-scaled unicorn snapped back to reality, its voice hoarse as it said:
"The time... has come. The formation is about to be activated to teleport him out."

Both it and the Nine Mysterious True Lord held their breath, their eyes fixed on the light screen, their hearts filled with boundless curiosity and awe.

They couldn't wait to see what had become of the guy who had stayed inside for three whole days and caused such a huge commotion!

...

...

hum!
The portal opened completely.

The moment the scene came into view.

The Jade Scale Unicorn was struck as if by a bolt of lightning; its massive body stiffened abruptly, frozen in place. Its enormous eyes, burning with golden flames, stared wide-eyed, filled with unparalleled shock and…panic!
The Heavenly Dragon Pool, which should have been rippling with golden waves, filled with dragon energy, and unfathomably deep, was now almost completely dry!
The bottom of the pool was exposed, revealing uneven jade stones. Only in the deepest part were a few shallow puddles of golden liquid remaining, like small puddles after a heavy rain, pitifully reflecting a faint light. The rich dragon energy and spiritual mist that had once permeated the entire valley, refreshing and invigorating, were now so thin that they were almost imperceptible!

The thousands of Dragon Source Marrow Crystals that used to swim and gleam in the pool are nowhere to be found!
The entire Tianlong Pool looked as if it had been thoroughly licked by the tongue of a prehistoric behemoth, so clean it was outrageously pristine!
This is hardly absorption.

This is outright plunder! It's ruthless exploitation! It's a complete eradication of the problem!

"How...how is this possible?!" The Jade Scale Unicorn's voice shrilled, filled with utter horror. "The Heavenly Dragon Pool...the Heavenly Dragon Pool is dry?!"

It has guarded this place for countless years, seen geniuses, seen mediocre people, seen people desperately absorbing for three days, but it has never seen, and never even imagined, that anyone could drain the Heavenly Dragon Pool dry! What terrifying devouring power would that require? And what enormous container would it need to contain it?
This is something that even a Golden Core cultivator could not do! Nor could a Nascent Soul cultivator possibly accomplish it!
Its enormous head suddenly turned towards Fu Changsheng, who had just stepped out of the portal:
"What...what have you done?!"

"This...this is the imperial foundation that takes sixty years to accumulate to fill this pool! Now...now, let alone sixty years, judging from the extent of damage to the pool's core, it might not recover for hundreds of years! How am I supposed to explain this to His Majesty?!"

It's absolutely insane!

The drying up of Tianlong Pool is a huge oversight!
As a guardian spirit beast, it bears the brunt of the blame! The thought of possibly facing the wrath of His Majesty the Emperor made its legs go weak, despite its peak fifth-tier cultivation.

The Nine Mysterious True Lord standing to the side was also dumbfounded. Even with his thousand years of cultivation, his mind was in turmoil and he could not calm down for a long time.

He originally thought it was a miracle that Fu Changsheng could last two days, and that absorbing a large amount of Dragon Source to improve his foundation would be a huge gain. But he never expected that this kid would be so ferocious! He directly drained the pool dry!

This can no longer be described as "genius"; this is monster! This is prodigy!

But after the initial shock, what surged into the heart of the Nine Profound True Monarch was not the panic and sense of accusation that he felt with the Jade Scale Unicorn, but rather an unprecedented and extremely intense burning passion and importance!
What does it mean that this young man, with his sixth-level Golden Core cultivation, could drain the Heavenly Dragon Pool in three days?
This means he possesses a terrifying foundation, heaven-defying cultivation technique, or some incredible opportunity that far surpasses those of his peers and may even exceed common sense! It means his potential cannot be measured by ordinary standards!
Losing a Heavenly Dragon Pool is certainly painful, but if it can nurture a Nascent Soul True Monarch who can suppress an era and lead the Great Zhou to a more glorious future, or even a higher level of existence... then the price may not be unbearable!

value! So worth it!

this moment.

The way Jiu Xuan Zhenjun looked at Fu Changsheng completely changed.

They no longer viewed him as a promising junior, a nephew or niece who needed guidance, but truly as—a future Nascent Soul seed of the Great Zhou Dynasty! A core treasure that must be protected and carefully nurtured with all available resources!

He stepped forward, standing between the Jade Scale Unicorn and Fu Changsheng, who still seemed somewhat accusatory. Although his face still showed the aftershocks of shock, his tone had become calm and carried an unquestionable authority:

"Your Excellency, please calm down!"

He first spoke to the jade-scaled unicorn, then looked intently at Fu Changsheng, his tone complex and enigmatic, yet carrying an undisguised admiration:
"Chang Sheng, you... you always surprise me, no, you shock me!"

He paused, his gaze sweeping across the dried-up bottom of the pool, his voice lowering slightly but becoming even more solemn:

"This matter is of great importance. I will handle things with His Majesty. Just remember, what you obtained from the Heavenly Dragon Pool is entirely your own good fortune and destiny, and no one can take it from you. But you must not reveal a single word about today's events to anyone, lest you attract unnecessary trouble, or even... death! Do you understand?"

These words completely brought Fu Changsheng under her wing, and she began to plan for his future and mitigate risks.

How could Fu Changsheng not understand?
He bowed deeply to the Nine Mysterious True Lord:
"This junior understands. Today's matter is entirely due to the intervention of the True Lord. This junior is... deeply grateful."

He then turned to the jade-scaled unicorn, which was still in a state of great shock and panic, and said apologetically:
"I was momentarily carried away and absorbed too much, causing damage to the treasure pool. I am truly sorry."

The Jade Scale Unicorn opened its mouth, but ultimately said nothing. It only let out a huge snort of utter frustration and grievance, then slumped to the ground, burying its massive head in its front paws, looking as if to say, "Let me have some peace and quiet, don't ask me what to do."

It knew that since True Lord Jiuxuan had taken on this matter, the nature of the situation had changed. It now only hoped that this True Lord, who was deeply trusted by His Majesty, could truly plug this enormous hole.

Nine Profound True Monarch took a deep breath and said to Fu Changsheng, "Let's go. After we get back, you need to go into seclusion to consolidate what you've gained. Don't worry about anything else."

Fu Changsheng nodded, took one last look at the dried-up Heavenly Dragon Pool, and then turned to leave with the Nine Profound True Monarch.

Behind them, all that remained was a guardian spirit beast questioning its own existence, and a once-powerful imperial capital that had been completely hollowed out and needed hundreds of years to recover.

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After returning to their fiefdom.

Fu Changsheng planned to go to the Eastern Wilderness.

There are three purposes.

First, he discussed with Luo Haitang the matter of attacking the Tianyin tribe.

If they can take over the Tianyin tribe and occupy that ancient teleportation array, they can travel to the South China Sea, where they can not only meet Shangguan Hongyu but also expand their family's development channels.

Secondly, as the number of Golden Core cultivators in the clan increases, he needs more fourth-tier demon cores to refine the Azure Lotus Refining Talisman. This talisman can improve the quality of the clan members' Golden Cores, which is extremely important for the long-term development of the clan.

Thirdly, based on intelligence, search for the lost natal spirit treasure of Ao Qing, the elder of the Hunting Hall of the Eastern Wilderness Royal Court.

"To obtain more fourth-tier demon cores, it would be too time-consuming and exhausting to go alone."

A flick of the index finger.

Three communication talismans shot out from the secret chamber.

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...

Inside the courtyard with its green tiles, the soft rustling of the pine trees couldn't suppress the excited pounding of Chen Feng's heart. He held his wife Su Wan's slightly cool hand tightly, his pace quickening slightly, almost overtaking the attendant leading the way.

Su Wan's fingertips trembled slightly in his palm as she whispered, "Brother Feng, be steady."

A deep worry lingered between her brows, a stark contrast to Chen Feng's excitement. Having been settled by the Fu family in this spiritually barren Jingzhou, they were of little use, but at least secure. Now, the patriarch's sudden summons left them uncertain of fate.

Chen Feng grinned and transmitted his voice:

"Wan'er, don't be afraid! The patriarch is incredibly powerful. Being able to do things for him is an immense opportunity! Have you forgotten the blood-red mist from that day?"

When he mentioned the scene of Fu Changsheng vanquishing evil spirits like a god descending to earth, his eyes lit up with a burning light.

Su Wan sighed softly and said no more.

Upon entering the front courtyard of the patriarch's mansion, a familiar figure was already standing and waiting. Dressed in an elegant long dress, with a cool and aloof demeanor, it was none other than the Heavenly Sound Fairy, who had also come to oversee Huizhou Prefecture.

The three exchanged simple greetings, the atmosphere slightly tense, each lost in their own thoughts.

A moment later, the inner room curtain moved slightly, and Fu Changsheng slowly walked out.

He wasn't wearing casual clothes today, but rather a dark, muscular outfit that allowed for easy movement. His posture was upright, and his aura was deep and unfathomable. As his gaze swept over them, all three of them involuntarily held their breath and lowered their heads.

"I have summoned you here because there is something I need your help with."

"Master Fu, please give your orders."

"I will soon be heading to the Eastern Wilderness. The three of you will accompany me. One of the purposes of this trip is to hunt fourth-tier demonic beasts and obtain their demon cores."

Fu Changsheng paused, then looked at the three of them:
"Fellow Daoist Tianyin is skilled in formations, which can trap the enemy beforehand; Su Wan, your musical arts are excellent at disrupting the enemy and controlling the field; Chen Feng is the main attacker. With the three of you working together, hunting down fourth-tier demonic beasts should be no problem."

Hearing that it was just hunting demonic beasts, Su Wan secretly breathed a sigh of relief. With their combined cultivation at the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm, plus their joint attack technique, they indeed had a good chance of winning against a fourth-tier demonic beast.

Fairy Tianyin nodded slightly, saying that with the help of the formation, this matter was feasible.

Chen Feng was somewhat excited and immediately clasped his hands in a fist salute:

"Rest assured, Master! Your subordinate will do everything in his power to obtain enough demon cores for you!"

Fu Changsheng made a promise that could drive even a Golden Core cultivator mad: "For every three fourth-tier demon cores obtained, I will bestow upon you a 'Azure Lotus Core Tempering Talisman'."

"The Azure Lotus Refining Elixir Talisman?" For the first time, a violent fluctuation appeared on Fairy Tianyin's usually cold face, even accompanied by a tremor of disbelief. "But that talisman... that can improve the quality of a Golden Core?"

The golden core she condensed was of low quality, and her path on the Great Dao was almost cut off. This was the greatest regret buried deep in her heart.

Fu Changsheng nodded slightly:
"Not bad. A low-grade Golden Core can be raised to a mid-grade, and a mid-grade one also offers benefits. It might increase the chances of success in the Nascent Soul stage."

boom!
One sentence struck the three of them like a thunderclap!

Chen Feng's breathing became heavy and his eyes widened instantly.

Improve the quality of Golden Elixir!

What an incredible stroke of luck!
He was originally impressed by Fu Changsheng's strength and longed to make contributions and gain recognition. He never expected such a great reward!

I've chosen the right person to follow! I definitely chose the right person!
He was so excited he was almost trembling.

Fairy Tianyin took a deep breath, suppressing her turbulent emotions, and bowed deeply to Fu Changsheng, her voice resolute:

"If the patriarch commands anything, Tianyin will do her utmost to obtain the demon core!"

The hope of improving her non-grade Golden Core was worth risking everything for!
Looking at the three people before him, their fighting spirit instantly ignited and their eyes burning with determination, Fu Changsheng nodded slightly:

"It's just hunting demonic beasts, there's no need to risk your life. Go and prepare, we'll depart in seven days."

"Yes!"

The three responded in unison, their voices filled with unprecedented enthusiasm and anticipation.

...

...

a few days later.

The azure dragon broke through the clouds and swooped down, the wind it carried howling through the somewhat desolate sky of the Eastern Wilderness.

After resolving the hidden dangers of Zhuolongyuan.

The Azure Dragon was finally able to emerge from the Five Elements Space.

Fu Changsheng stood atop the dragon's head, his dark robes fluttering in the wind, his gaze already fixed on the massive Luo family stronghold below.

The first thing that catches the eye is the towering family archway—

The original sixth-rank insignia has been replaced by the fifth-rank family emblem, symbolizing a higher status and strength! The stone is brand new, with a faint spiritual light, exuding a vigorous and upward-looking atmosphere, and the Luo family's power is thriving.

The azure dragon landed steadily, stirring up a fine cloud of dust.

A slender figure quickly approached, her voice filled with undisguised joy and excitement:
"Father!"

It was Fu Yongxuan.

After many years, Fu Yongxuan's appearance was still radiant, and his body was full of spiritual energy. It was clear that he had not slacked off in the Luo family. His cultivation had reached the fifth level of the Golden Core stage, and his progress was remarkably rapid.

"Father, you...you've actually reached the sixth level of the Golden Core stage?"

Fu Yongxuan couldn't help but gasp.

She possessed the Body of Ten Thousand Spirits, and her cultivation speed far surpassed that of her peers. With the Luo family's full support, she believed that her advancement was already extremely fast. However, she never expected that her father would surpass her by a small realm!

How could this not shock her?

(End of this chapter)