Family Rise: Start with Daily Intelligence.

Chapter 592 Five Joys, Intelligence, Red Jade Core Formation
A blurry shadow silently merged into the protective formation of Tianlang Mountain, like a drop of water returning to a river, without causing the slightest ripple.

Deep inside the Fu family's secret chamber, the light was dim.

A figure wearing a Shadow Gate mask appeared out of thin air. He raised his hand and gently removed the mask from his face, revealing Fu Changsheng's face.

At this moment, his face showed little emotion, only a barely perceptible hint of satisfaction flickered deep in his eyes. He did not linger in the secret chamber; with a slight thought, ripples spread through the space around him, and the next moment, his figure vanished from the spot.

The Five Elements Space, at the summit of Mount Ling.

The rich spiritual energy of heaven and earth almost materialized, and amidst the swirling clouds and mist, the celestial herbs and medicinal plants thrived.

Fu Changsheng's figure appeared.

He patted the storage pouch at his waist, and with a flash of light, the two cloud dragon and tiger corpses, as large as small mountains and still brimming with life, crashed onto the spiritual soil atop the mountain. Their silvery-white fur still flowed with cloud-patterned halos, and the residual pressure of those peak fourth-tier demonic beasts caused the surrounding spiritual energy to tremble slightly.

"hold head high--!"

A roar of excitement and longing echoed from the clouds, and the massive azure dragon, riding the wind and clouds, arrived in an instant. Its golden vertical pupils were fixed on the two corpses, especially the male tiger, from which it sensed the same source but a more refined and powerful dragon breath and blood energy, which was an unparalleled tonic for it.

Fu Changsheng nodded slightly and said calmly:
"Swallow them and refine them; they will greatly benefit you."

"Thank you, Master."

Having received permission, the Azure Dragon had no more doubts. It suddenly opened its massive maw, unleashing a powerful suction force that first swallowed the most magnificent male cloud dragon-tiger corpse into its belly. A surge of immense demonic power and essence blood instantly exploded within its body. The Azure Dragon's body shone with a brilliant azure light, its scales opened and closed, emitting a comfortable yet slightly painful hiss, clearly demonstrating its full effort to refine this energy far exceeding its own level.

It coiled up, its body swirling with demonic energy.

The aura began to rise at a visible speed.

The bottleneck of the mid-stage of the fourth tier was suddenly broken, and he reached the late stage of the fourth tier!

Even more strangely...

During the process of refining the essence of the Cloud Dragon Tiger, the Azure Dragon's form also began to change.

The scales on its back and shoulder blades writhed violently, and its bones made a cracking sound. Suddenly, it broke through the flesh and revealed a pair of long and powerful dragon wings covered with blue scales, resembling the wings of a dragon or tiger.

With a gentle flap of its wings, the dragon stirred up the surrounding winds and clouds, moving so fast that it left behind afterimages in its wake.

After it had finished devouring and refining the carcass of the other tigress, its aura had stabilized at the late fourth rank. The pair of dragon wings had fully formed, spreading out to blot out the sky and sun, with the power of wind and clouds flowing on their scales.

The Azure Dragon let out an excited roar, flapped its wings, and instantly transformed into a streak of azure lightning, traversing the sky of the Five Elements Space at a speed far exceeding that of the past, comparable to the escape light of an early Nascent Soul cultivator!

Fu Changsheng stood atop the mountain with his hands behind his back, looking at the azure dragon that had completed its transformation, and nodded slightly.

This time, not only did they seize the spiritual treasure, the Flaming Dragon Mountain-Splitting Axe, but they also greatly increased the Azure Dragon's strength, granting it extreme flight speed. They also severely damaged the Ghost Spirit Sect's young master's arrogance, thus venting their anger from back then.

Last time.

When trading with the other party.

This guy tampered with the Tianyang Shengshui (a type of health-preserving water).

“Ghost Spirit Sect… Yin Wujiu…” he muttered to himself, a cold smile curving his lips. “Want to search the entire Eastern Wilderness? I’m afraid you won’t have the chance.”

...

...

cabin.

Fu Changsheng stared at the Flaming Dragon Mountain-Splitting Axe that was floating in front of him.

The dark red axe blade seemed to have molten lava flowing slowly within it, radiating a chilling heat and unparalleled sharpness. The unique pressure of a spiritual treasure caused the surrounding space to distort slightly. This was indeed a powerful treasure capable of moving even a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

However, his eyes were unusually calm, without the slightest hint of the fervor one might feel after acquiring such a treasure.

"Although the magic weapon is good, it's a hot potato."

Once this axe appears, it will be like a beacon in the darkness before both the Eastern Wilderness Royal Court and the Ghost Spirit Sect, instantly exposing him to the wrath of these two Nascent Soul level forces.

"With my current cultivation level, I might be able to barely hold my own against someone in the early Nascent Soul stage with the power of an ancient sword, but the price would be too high. The loss of my lifespan is not what I want, and it is certainly not a long-term solution."

Having reached this point, he had made his decision.

This treasure must never be used in this realm!
With a thought, Fu Changsheng's Flaming Dragon Mountain-Splitting Axe emitted a soft hum and transformed into a red light. Instead of flying towards the palace or treasure vault atop Mount Ling, it plunged directly into the depths of the vast Five Elements Earth below.

The earth parted like ripples on water, embracing this powerful spiritual treasure.

The abundant earth element energy, the lingering water element spiritual energy, the blazing fire element power, the sharp metal element energy, and the vigorous wood element vitality—the power of the five elements' cycle begins to slowly envelop and permeate the axe.

It's a slow process.

But in this space, Fu Changsheng had plenty of time.

He planned to use the primal power of the Five Elements Space to subtly alter the aura of this treasure, completely imprinting it with the mark of the Five Elements Space.

Perhaps one day in the future, when this magical treasure sees the light of day again, it will no longer be the "Flaming Dragon Mountain-Splitting Axe" of the Eastern Wilderness Royal Court, but a brand new magical treasure that belongs only to him, Fu Changsheng.

……

at the same time.

hum!
A deep yet majestic hum resounded from the main peak of Tianlang Mountain. It did not travel through the air, but rather resonated directly in the depths of the hearts of all the bloodline members of the Fu family, carrying an ancient and profound tremor.

It is the clan cauldron of Shanhe Town!

Fu Changsheng's gaze sharpened as he instantly sensed the call of the cauldron spirit. In a flash, he appeared inside the Cauldron Hall on the main peak.

In the center of the main hall, the ancient and massive Mountain and River Cauldron trembled slightly. The mountain and river patterns engraved on its body seemed to come alive, flowing with a misty spiritual light. The immense fortune and earth vein power gathered within the cauldron surged like a tide towards the forbidden area behind the cauldron hall—the very place where the Primordial Mystic Vine took root!

Fu Changsheng took a step forward, and the next moment he was under the canopy of the Primordial Mystic Vine that covered the sky and blocked out the sun.

The sight before him made his eyes light up slightly.

The small beast, which had been curled up on the main branch of the Xuan Teng and whose body was like a piece of seven-colored divine glass, was now tightly wrapped in a huge cocoon of light formed from pure life essence and primordial desolation energy.

On the surface of the cocoon, seven-colored rays of light flowed endlessly, flickering and emanating a primal, powerful, and rapidly transforming bloodline fluctuation! It was none other than the Seven-Colored Glazed Beast, which had fallen into a deep slumber after consuming the Clarity Fruit!
At this moment, the fluctuations of the light cocoon reached a peak!
Click... click...

A subtle yet clear cracking sound rang out, and cracks rapidly spread across the cocoon of light. Brilliant, seven-colored divine light burst forth from the cracks, illuminating the entire area covered by the mystic vine in a dreamlike state.

boom!
A beastly aura, far more ferocious and ancient than before, erupted like a dormant volcano, instantly shattering the fragments of the light cocoon!
The figure of the Seven-Colored Glazed Beast reappeared.

Its size seemed to have increased, and the iridescent luster on its body was deeper and more restrained, as if every inch of its fur and bones had been reshaped, containing explosive power. Most strikingly, two more complex and profound blood-red runes had now appeared simultaneously in its already highly intelligent beastly eyes!
A rune radiated a seven-colored glaze; it was the first bloodline divine power it had awakened—Amplifying Divine Light.

The other newly formed rune exudes a strange power that stirs the mind and seems to evoke emotions and desires, and disrupt the soul!

"Roar--!"

The Seven-Colored Glazed Beast raised its head and let out a long howl. The howl was no longer a simple, childish roar, but carried a strange penetrating power that struck the depths of the soul.

With that long howl, the newly formed crimson rune in its eye suddenly lit up!
hum!
An invisible and intangible yet perceptible seven-colored ripple suddenly spread out from its center!
Fu Changsheng did not feel any spiritual energy impact, but the moment he was swept by the ripple, he felt his soul tremble slightly. It seemed that illusions were appearing before his eyes, and seven completely different emotions—joy, anger, worry, thought, grief, fear, and shock—were trying to assault his mental defenses like a tide!

Although he instantly dispelled and suppressed these anomalies with his powerful divine sense and firm Dao heart, a trace of surprise still flashed across his eyes.

"This is... a divine power that directly affects the soul, incites inner demons, and creates illusions?"

The humming of the Mountain and River Cauldron grew even longer at that moment, and lines of text from the system panel echoed in my mind:

[The Seven-Colored Glazed Beast, its second bloodline divine ability: Seven Emotions Divine Light!]

This light is formless and intangible, targeting only the soul. It can stir up the seven emotions and six desires within a living being, causing mild disturbances to the mind and inaccurate spells; severe damage can lead to descent into illusions, the growth of inner demons, and even harm to the soul!

[The power of supernatural abilities increases with age, and is especially effective for those with weak minds and fragile souls!]

"Good! As expected of the bloodline of an ancient wild beast!" Fu Changsheng nodded approvingly.

With this supernatural power...

He now has another card up his sleeve.

Sensing its master's joy, the Seven-Colored Glazed Beast let out a soft, affectionate cry, transformed into a streak of seven-colored light, and leaped onto Fu Changsheng's shoulder, nuzzling his cheek with its little head. The runes in its beastly eyes slowly faded, restoring their crystal-clear appearance, but the terrifying power contained within them was no longer what it once was.

……

Good news keeps coming today.

Fu Changsheng planned to take advantage of the good momentum and hold a special lottery. He returned to the small wooden house in the Five Elements Space, sank his mind into his sea of ​​consciousness, and communicated with the mysterious panel.

"Exchange for a special lottery prize," he thought to himself.

hum!
The golden light on the panel suddenly surged, transforming into countless tiny runes. These runes collided and combined, eventually forming a huge, phantom roulette wheel. The wheel was divided into dozens of squares, each containing the vague outlines of different treasures—elixirs, magical artifacts, and spiritual materials—their shimmering light dazzling the eye.

Fu Changsheng held his breath, his eyes fixed on the rapidly spinning wheel. He connected with the [Hope Gu] within his body:
"It would be great if this prize could benefit the spirit beast..."

The roulette wheel gradually slowed down, and finally the pointer stopped on a square that exuded a rich life force and strange bestial energy. Within that square, a wisp of purple mist seemed to be slowly rotating.

next moment.

Fu Changsheng felt a slight weight in his storage bag, as an extra item had appeared.

With a thought, a simple and ancient-looking jade jar appeared in his hand. The jar was a warm purple color, and although it was sealed very tightly, wisps of purple light still seeped out from the gaps, emitting an aura that made the spiritual energy in his body, especially the part of his consciousness connected to the spirit beast, leap with joy.

"This is... such pure demon beast essence power!" Fu Changsheng raised an eyebrow. He could feel the strange fluctuations coming from the jade jar, which was definitely not an ordinary thing.

He carefully cast a spell into the seal of the jar.

With a soft click, the seal was broken.

Suddenly, an even richer purple glow, mixed with an indescribable fragrance, spread and filled the entire cabin. The glow was not dazzling, but rather very gentle; even a single breath brought a sense of complete comfort.

Inside the jade jar was a mostly full jar of crystal-clear, purple-glass-like paste. Within the paste, countless tiny stars seemed to flicker and glow, containing a vast yet incredibly gentle essence of demonic power.

At that moment, a stream of information flowed from the jade jar into his consciousness, or perhaps it appeared simultaneously on the system panel:

【Myriad Beasts Spirit-Nourishing Purple Cloud Ointment】

[Tier 4 Supreme Grade: Ancient Spirit Feed Secret Recipe (Specifically for Spirit Beast Breakthroughs)]

【Main Ingredients: Made primarily with demon cores of rank four or higher, supplemented with eighty-one kinds of rare spiritual herbs, and refined using secret methods over a hundred years by absorbing the purple aura of dawn】

【effect:
I. Significantly increases the success rate of peak Tier 3 spirit beasts breaking through to Tier 4.
Second, its medicinal properties are mild and long-lasting, able to protect the meridians of spirit beasts and alleviate the suffering caused by the impact of demonic power during breakthroughs.

Third, after perfect absorption, it can slightly solidify the foundation and enhance future potential.

[Usage: Feed it to the spirit beast before its breakthrough, preferably with the help of a spirit gathering array]

"The Myriad Beast Spirit-Nourishing Purple Cloud Ointment!" Fu Changsheng's eyes shone brightly, and he couldn't help but show a look of surprise on his face. "It's actually a treasure specifically designed to help spirit beasts break through! And its medicinal properties are so gentle and safe!"

This has come at just the right time!
Fu Changsheng suppressed his excitement, his gaze sweeping over the information about the [Myriad Beasts Spirit-Nourishing Purple Cloud Ointment] in his sea of ​​consciousness, and then pondering the many spirit pets under his command with extraordinary potential.

Chaos Beast, Seven-Colored Glazed Beast, Blue-Faced White Fox, Spirit-Devouring Insect, Flying Feather Beast, Mystic Ice Beast, Frost Prison Bear... They have all reached the critical point of the quasi-fourth tier, and are only one opportunity away from leaping over the dragon gate to become true fourth-tier great demons and become powerful helpers to the family.

Among them, the Seven-Colored Glazed Beast possesses the bloodline of an ancient wild beast and has just awakened its second powerful divine ability, with boundless potential; the Blue-Faced White Fox is enigmatic and unpredictable, and its illusionary divine abilities are of great benefit in acting in the shadows; the other beasts also have their own unique characteristics and are all extraordinary.

However, Fu Changsheng's thoughts eventually fell on the strange beast that seemed simple and clumsy but was actually named "Chaos".

“Chaos Beast…” he murmured.

This beast is a rare species of nature, possessing the innate ability to devour, transform, and quell all kinds of violent energy, especially having a natural weakening effect on heavenly tribulation lightning and fire. If it can successfully advance to the fourth rank, its innate divine power will undergo a qualitative leap!
By then.

Not only will the terrifying power of the lightning tribulation he faces when he attempts to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm be reduced with the help of this beast, greatly increasing his chances of overcoming the difficulty; but also when other members of the clan undergo the Golden Core lightning tribulation, the success rate will be significantly increased with the Chaos Beast protecting them, greatly reducing the risk of the core members of the clan perishing under the heavenly tribulation!

This is a grand plan that benefits the entire clan and brings lasting blessings! Its strategic significance far exceeds simply adding a fourth-tier combatant.

In a flash, Fu Changsheng made his decision.

"This is it. This [Myriad Beast Spirit-Nourishing Purple Cloud Ointment] should be used to help the Chaos Beast break through!"

but.

The Chaos Beast is currently in Huizhou Prefecture protecting Fu Yongrui and others as they undergo their tribulation.

"It seems that I will have to wait until I return to my fiefdom in Huizhou Prefecture to personally protect it and help it take the spiritual ointment to break through to the fourth level."

Fu Changsheng carefully put away the jade jar containing the [Myriad Beasts Spirit-Nourishing Purple Cloud Ointment], but his mind was not entirely at peace. His luck had been exceptionally good today, with one valuable treasure after another, so he decided to strike while the iron was hot and use his last special lottery draw opportunity.

"Exchange for a special lottery." He communicated with the panel in his mind again.

hum!
A golden wheel appeared as the thought arose, its light flowing, runes appearing and disappearing, slowly rotating with an indescribable Daoist charm.

Fu Changsheng gazed intently, not seeking anything specific, but secretly hoping to acquire another item that would greatly benefit his family. The roulette wheel slowed, the pointer traversing squares of varying auras, finally stopping on one.

There was no real object in that compartment, only a highly condensed, tiny, mustard seed-sized platinum light that radiated an extremely pure and sharp aura! Although this light was small, it seemed to be able to pierce through all illusions and sever all things, containing a swordsmanship essence that was invincible and could cut through everything!

next moment.

Fu Changsheng felt a slight tremor in his sea of ​​consciousness as a seed, neither real nor illusory, resembling a tiny white gold sword shadow, quietly condensed. Countless fine, silk-like sword energy runes surrounded this seed, constantly arising and disappearing, emanating a chilling sword pressure.

Related information subsequently emerged:

[Spell Seed: Void-Slaying Sword Intent]

[Rank: High-grade Earth Rank (Bloodline Inheritance Type)]

[Origin: Contains a wisp of the true essence of sword intent from an ancient sword cultivator who shattered the void]

[Restriction: Can only be bestowed upon the host's direct bloodline descendants (must possess swordsmanship talent)]

[Effects: After refinement, one can condense the 'Void-Slaying Sword Heart' at the Purple Mansion stage, greatly enhancing sword comprehension and making swordsmanship cultivation twice as effective. After reaching the Golden Core stage, one can initially comprehend the 'Void-Slaying Sword Intent,' whose sword energy is incomparably sharp and has miraculous effects on breaking restrictions and destroying illusions. As cultivation and sword dao realm improve, the sword intent can continuously grow and transform.]

"Sword Cultivation Seed! Void-Slaying Sword Intent!"

A glint flashed in Fu Changsheng's eyes, and a surge of joy welled up in his heart. The faces and talents of several children flashed through his mind.

Yongpeng has already broken through to the Purple Palace, but his temperament still needs to be refined.

Yongjing is already at the Pseudo-Core Formation stage and is preparing to form his Core. He is resolute and decisive in killing, making him a good candidate for cultivation. However, his cultivation method is not swordsmanship and is not compatible with this method.

Yongqing and Yongshou practiced the art of corpse refining.

Yongren cultivates the "Heavenly Wolf Battle Body," Yong'an practices alchemy, Yaoyao practices formations, and Yongxing practices weaponry...

"It seems that the ownership of this seed still needs careful consideration." Fu Changsheng pondered for a moment, but did not make a decision immediately.

To open the ruins in Yulin Prefecture, five Golden Core sword cultivators are required.

Therefore, he must figure out their talent inclinations before bestowing them upon them, so as to make the best use of them and not bury this opportunity.

"Next, we need to find a way to break through the Tianyin tribe."

Since we can't reach an agreement with the Luo family, we might as well go it alone. Besides, we might be able to get some clues about Yongzhao's entry into the Crimson Forbidden Land from the system's intelligence.

Fu Changsheng's thoughts landed on the panel in his sea of ​​consciousness:

"Exchange for intelligence!"

hum!
The panel vibrated. A large amount of yellow light surged.

Followed by.

Lines of text appeared one by one:

[1: In the underground river three hundred miles southeast of the "Dragon Abyss" in the Eastern Wilderness, a "Dragon Saliva Grass" that is about to mature grows, guarded by a two-headed dragon.]

[2: Fu Yongdan's daughter, Fu Qingqing, has a unique talent for taming spirit bees. Her "Amethyst Honey" can slightly enhance one's spiritual sense with long-term consumption, but it requires "Glassy Alfalfa" as the nectar source.]

[3: One member of the "Shadow Assassin" squad, a secret bodyguard unit trained by the Huang family, has infiltrated your Fu family. His codename is "Dark Raven," and he intends to steal the secret of the Shuiyun Cave in your Huixi County's extinct volcano.]

【4: Deep within the "Coral Forest" of the Outer Star Sea in the South China Sea, a "Mirage" will appear every sixty-year full moon night, containing the ruins of an ancient water palace, but those who enter must possess a "Fairy-Avoiding Pearl"】

[5: When Fu Yongning's spirit pet, the wooden flying squirrel, was refining a fragment of a treasure, he obtained a map of the site where the Cloud Crane Immortal had passed away. This place contains a complete Golden Core inheritance, but the entrance is hidden by the "Nine Palaces Maze Formation".]

[6: The most crucial page, "Concentration Chapter," of the "Dream Soul Secret Manual" obtained by Fu Yongyun in his dream is missing, causing hidden dangers in his cultivation. This page is hidden in the miscellaneous book section of "Tianlu Pavilion" in the capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty.]

[7: A group of "Golden-Winged Thunder Eagles" live in a cliff cave in the inner part of the Wanfeng Mountains in Wuzhou. There is a remnant of an ancient sacred tree in their nest.]

[8: In an abandoned mine in Jingzhou, there is a natural "stalactite cave" containing "earth spirit milk," which produces three drops every sixty years.]

[9: If Fu Changli's Azure Phoenix can regularly exchange auras with the "Seven-Colored Glazed Beast", there is a chance that it will promote a benign mutation in the bloodlines of both of them.]

[10: At the bottom of the cold pool behind the Tianyin Tribe, there is a small "Mystic Ice Mine", which is an excellent material for refining ice-attribute magic weapons]

[11: Your son, Fu Yongkui, rescued an old farmer while hunting in the mountains. The old farmer gave him an ancestral hoe handle made of "soul-nourishing wood," which has a miraculous effect on nourishing the soul.]

[12: The "Wind-Sounding Stone" mine controlled by the Huang family contains a very small amount of "Ethereal Crystals," which are key materials for making high-level storage bags.]

[13: The soil formed from the decomposition of fallen leaves under the "Five-Colored Spirit Tea" tree in the Shuiyun Cave Spirit Herb Garden every year is an excellent fertilizer for cultivating spiritual plants.]

[14: At the bottom of the "Hundred Herbs Valley" in the Tianyin Tribe, there is a "living spring" whose water is rich in vitality and can accelerate the growth of spiritual herbs, but the spring is hidden by a natural illusion array.]

[15: The "Sand Scorpion" gang, secretly supported by the Huang family, has its lair located below the "Death Oasis" at the border of Huizhou and the far west.]

[16: Fu Yongwei's cultivated spiritual plant "Moonlight Lotus" has mutated, and its lotus root can be used to refine "Moonlight Pills". After taking it, one can conceal their presence at night.]

[17: Your grandson Fu Yongkang has an extraordinary talent for chess. His chess style is in line with the principles of formations. If he can be guided, he can become a promising talent in formations.]

[18: Fu Changli sensed a faint aura of the same origin deep within the Northern Frontier through the [Beast King Token], which is suspected to be another fragment of the token.]

[19: The guardian beast of the Tianyin tribe, the "Shadow Leopard," leaves its lair to cultivate at the "Blood Moon Pool" every ten years on the night of the full moon, leaving the lair empty at this time.]

[20: The "Azure Stone" paving the ground of the Shuiyun Cave Martial Arts Arena, having been imbued with sword energy and spiritual power for a long time, contains a trace of "metallic energy," which can assist cultivators with the metal spiritual root in their cultivation.]

[21: In the Fu family bloodline, every few generations a person with a "spiritual plant affinity" physique will appear, and the next generation may appear in Fu Yongyi's grandchildren.]

[22: Your offspring, Fu Yongling, possesses exceptional swordsmanship talent. If you find the Sword Rain Stone, you can awaken his swordsmanship physique.]

[23: Your fiancée, Shangguan Hongyu, is undergoing her tribulation. The power of her Golden Core Tribulation is extremely astonishing, and she will die in the final Golden Core Tribulation.]

【twenty four:…】

……

A total of thirty pieces of intelligence were exchanged.

When Fu Changsheng's gaze fell on the twenty-third article, his pupils contracted:
"Hongyu must not be harmed!"

His gaze fell upon the extraordinary family fortune within the Mountain and River Town Clan Cauldron, and without hesitation, he immediately...

"Gift Shangguan Hongyu three strands of her family's fortune."

hum!
The Mountain and River Town Clan Cauldron trembled slightly, then its fortune disappeared into the void.

Do it all.

Fu Changsheng felt somewhat relieved:
"I hope Hongyu can get through this ordeal smoothly!"

When Fu Changsheng's gaze fell on the information about Fu Yongling's possible talent for swordsmanship, a slight thought stirred in his heart.

He recalled the [Slaying Void Sword Intent] technique seed he had won in the lottery. It was rated as a high-grade Earth-rank, directly pointing to the inheritance of the sword's origin. If bestowed upon a suitable person, it would surely create a powerful sword cultivator. However, this item had many limitations; it required a direct bloodline and innate talent in the sword path. Among his children, Yongling was calm and resolute, possessing the qualities to hone his sword skills, but unfortunately… his spiritual root aptitude was rather mediocre.

“If we were to grant it by force, I fear it would be counterproductive and might even hinder his own path to enlightenment…” Fu Changsheng pondered for a moment, a resolute glint in his eyes, “Fine, since you have this opportunity, I, as your father, will give you another chance.”

He focused his mind into his sea of ​​consciousness without hesitation, locking onto the option of "Improving the spiritual root aptitude of offspring".

"Improve Fu Yongling's spiritual root aptitude."

hum!
The panel vibrated.

A large amount of yellow light surged.

Followed by.

A line of text appears:

[Another world is about to open. Should we go there in our physical form or with our thoughts?]

"what?"

Fu Changsheng let out a soft "hmm" and raised his eyebrows slightly.

Another world?

The identity of "Fu Ziwei" and his various experiences in that world instantly flashed through his mind: the cultivation of the Great Evolution Technique, the condensation of the Imperial Court Dao Body, and... that maidservant Cang Jian who possessed the [Nine Tribulations Sword Soul Body].

"Could it be that we're heading to another world where Fu Ziwei resides?"

This thought stirred something within him. If it were true, it would be an unexpected delight. Considering the timeline, with Cang Jian's astonishing sword physique and the help he provided with the supreme yang energy of the Imperial Court's Dao Body to control her first "Mysterious Fiend Sword Soul" before he left, she must have already broken through to the Golden Core stage, and might even have gone further.

Although the last time they entered the Heavenly Talisman Sect's identity, this time the prompt didn't give a clear indication, and everything remains uncertain. But in any case, only by going in their true form can they maximize their chances and cope with unforeseen circumstances.

In a flash, Fu Changsheng made his decision. He composed himself, faced the flashing panel, and said in a deep voice:

"Go in your true form!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the panel trembled even more violently, and the yellow light surged, instantly engulfing his entire consciousness. He felt the laws of space around him fluctuate violently, and everything in front of him—the wooden house, the spiritual light, and even the entire Five Elements Space—rapidly blurred and distorted, eventually turning into a chaotic stream of light.

The next instant, a powerful pulling force came, and his figure was as if grasped by an invisible hand, and with a sudden pull, he completely disappeared into the Five Elements Space.

...

...

Nanshan Island, the secret chamber in the back mountain.

This place has been encircled by layers of water curtains set up by the immortal jade, and there are also several sets of protective formations that were personally adjusted by Shangguan Hongyu and originated from the secret collection of the She family, completely isolating the inside and outside. Spiritual energy can only enter and not leave, and it is so quiet that you can hear a pin drop.

Shangguan Hongyu sat cross-legged at the eye of the Spirit Gathering Array, her aura having reached its peak. Her cultivation at the Pseudo-Core Realm was flawless, and her magical power surged like a tide. Her expression was solemn, and her hands formed a seal. The "Mysterious Fire True Technique" and the newly acquired Sword Dao Seed merged and circulated, guiding the vast magical power within her body to be frantically compressed towards the core of her dantian.

After an unknown amount of time, a solid pill, about the size of a pigeon egg, perfectly round, and with a crimson, glassy luster, had taken shape at the core of her dantian, radiating powerful spiritual pressure and a scorching fire-attribute aura.

The nascent form of the Golden Core has been formed!

Shangguan Hongyu frowned slightly.

Although this nascent golden core is strong, it is still lacking in refinement.

A thought came to my mind.

A jade box flew out of the storage ring. The lid opened, revealing a ginseng that resembled a child, with a full beard and hair, radiating a soft white light and a refreshing fragrance—it was the Nine-Bend Ginseng!
She parted her lips slightly, and the Nine-Bend Spirit Ginseng transformed into a milky-white stream of light, disappearing into her mouth.

The ginseng melted upon entering her mouth, instantly transforming into an indescribable, gentle yet boundless pure energy, like a torrent bursting its banks, yet carrying infinite vitality, rapidly surging into her limbs and bones, and finally converging in her dantian!
The moment this energy came into contact with the compressing solid magic, it acted as the perfect catalyst and adhesive!

hum!
The crimson golden core in the dantian trembled violently, and the last trace of stagnation on its surface vanished instantly, becoming incredibly smooth and round, its light restrained and pure! Inside the golden core, it seemed to be infused with the most primal life force, its structure becoming denser and more perfect, its self-circulation speed suddenly accelerating, and an endless cycle of life was completely established!

Even more surprising is...

Thanks to her extremely strong foundation from rebuilding her cultivation, the effects of the spiritual medicine given to her by the old tortoise to improve her aptitude, and the mysterious changes brought about by the "Mysterious Fire True Technique" and the Sword Dao Seed, under the final impetus of the Nine-Bend Spirit Ginseng, the quality of her Golden Core did not stop at the first grade!
On the surface of the crimson, glass-like golden elixir, six incredibly clear and profound patterns, each imbued with a unique Daoist charm, gradually emerged amidst the flowing light!
First-grade, sixth-level Golden Elixir!
This is a mid-to-high grade of Grade One Golden Elixir, not far from the legendary ultimate Grade One Special Grade, with limitless potential, one in ten thousand!

"call-"

He breathed a long sigh of relief.

Shangguan Hongyu suddenly opened her tightly closed eyes, and a flash of crimson light and sword shadow appeared in her eyes at the same time. Her aura was vast and profound!
Feeling the crimson golden core within her body, which was perfectly integrated, self-operating, and providing boundless power, as well as the six Dao patterns representing extraordinary potential, Shangguan Hongyu's beautiful face finally revealed a radiant smile of relief and confidence.

Just now.

The surrounding scenery suddenly distorted and blurred!
The newly formed golden core within her dantian still shone brightly, but her consciousness was suddenly pulled into another dimension.

The tribulation of inner demons has arrived!

...

...

When she opened her eyes again, she was no longer the powerful cultivator Shangguan Hongyu.

She was the pampered daughter of a wealthy man, Miss Shangguan.

The boudoir was exquisite, with the gentle fragrance of incense wafting through the air, and outside the window, the misty rain of Jiangnan stretched out. The father sat in the outer room, discussing something in hushed tones with the mother, his words revealing both affection and a hint of helplessness.

“Yu’er has taken a liking to that young man from the Fu family… Although he comes from a hunter’s family, his parents are deceased, and his family is poor, he is handsome, honest, and hardworking. I have asked him, and he is willing to marry into my Shangguan family.”

The father's voice came:
"Although the village head's son is wealthy, I've heard he's violent and has countless concubines. I only have one daughter, Yu'er, and I really can't bear to see her suffer at the hands of her mother-in-law or get entangled with such people in the future. Fu Changsheng seems controllable and genuinely cares for Yu'er, so let's just go along with it."

As Shangguan Hongyu listened, a sweet and shy feeling welled up inside her. The image of the hunter boy's tall and upright figure and his sincere yet slightly awkward gaze as he looked at her flashed through her mind.

The marriage was arranged, and although the decision to abandon the marriage with the son of the village head caused some controversy, the father withstood the pressure.

On the wedding day, the red bridal procession stretched for miles, accompanied by music and celebration, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.

Inside the bridal chamber, red candles burned brightly. She wore a red veil, her heart pounding, waiting for her husband to finish entertaining his guests.

However, what came was not the slightly tipsy, smiling footsteps.

Instead, it was the sudden shouts, screams, clashes of weapons, and drunken yet furious roars that rang out from outside the courtyard—it was Fu Changsheng's voice!

"Hongyu! Run!"

She ripped off her veil, burst through the door, and rushed out.

The courtyard was a scene of utter chaos, with a dozen masked, knife-wielding bandits attacking her newlywed husband. Fu Changsheng was clearly still drunk, his steps unsteady, yet he stood guard at the door of the bridal chamber, wielding a wooden stick he had snatched from somewhere, swinging it frantically. He already had several wounds on his body, blood staining his wedding dress.

"Immortality!" she exclaimed in shock.

"Go!" Fu Changsheng roared back at her, his eyes filled with unprecedented anxiety and determination.

In the instant he was distracted, a steel knife slashed hard across his back!

Fu Changsheng staggered, spitting out blood, but she still managed to stay upright and used her backhand to smash down one of the bandits who was rushing towards her.

"I'll fight you to the death!" he roared like a trapped beast, fighting with a reckless abandon, which temporarily forced the bandits to retreat.

But the bandits outnumbered him and knew how to attack in unison. Soon, several steel knives pierced his body simultaneously!
Fu Changsheng's movements suddenly froze. He turned around with difficulty, took one last look at her, his lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he collapsed helplessly into the pool of blood, his eyes quickly dimming.

"No—!!!" Shangguan Hongyu felt dizzy, as if her heart had been torn apart in an instant, the pain was excruciating, and her vision went black, almost causing her to faint.

The bandits quickly stepped forward, knocked her unconscious, and abducted her.

...

...

She didn't know how much time had passed before she woke up in the cold, damp environment.

They found themselves in a dark, sunless stone cell, their hands and feet shackled.

The prison door opened, and a young man dressed in silk, with a smug and lewd expression on his face, walked in. He was the son of the village head.

“Shangguan Hongyu, tsk tsk, what a waste of such a beautiful face.” He squatted down, using his folding fan to lift her chin, his tone flippant and malicious. “You could have been my principal wife, living a life of luxury and wealth. But you insisted on choosing that poor hunter! And now? He’s dead, died like a dog on your wedding night! And you…”

He leaned closer, his voice like a viper's hiss:

"You will be here, my plaything that cannot see the light of day, and you will never be able to leave! This is the consequence of your disobedience! You refuse to be a righteous wife, and you will slowly atone for your sins in this dark and sunless dungeon! Hahaha!"

He laughed wildly, waiting to see her collapse, despair, and cry for mercy.

However, the expected reaction did not occur.

Shangguan Hongyu slowly raised her head. There were no tear stains on her face. Her eyes were initially somewhat empty, but they quickly became cold, sharp, and even carried a hint of...mockery.
She looked at the smug son of the village head, then at the cold, gloomy prison cell, and finally her gaze fell on the hem of her clothes stained with Fu Changsheng's blood.

The intense grief remains, and the pain in my heart is so real.

but……

wrong.

Something is wrong.

How could Fu Changsheng have died so easily at the hands of a few bandits?

The man she longed for, the man she believed she could stand shoulder to shoulder with again even after her cultivation was depleted and she had to endure countless hardships, should have been a towering, powerful figure capable of cutting through all obstacles! How could he... how could he have died so pathetically and helplessly on his wedding night?

and……

How could Shangguan Hongyu have ever been so passively manipulated? Become a prisoner? Awaiting the judgment of fate?

no way!

Her Dao heart is fire, a sword, and an unyielding spirit! It is the resolute determination to burn the entire world even in the face of utter despair!

"Heh..." A very soft laugh, filled with endless coldness, escaped from her lips.

The township head's son's laughter stopped abruptly, and he looked at her with surprise and doubt: "What are you laughing at? Have you gone mad?"

“I laugh at you…” Shangguan Hongyu slowly stood up, the shackles rattling, but her spine was straight, and her eyes were surprisingly bright. “I also laugh at this inner demon… the illusion it has woven is full of loopholes!”

“My husband, Fu Changsheng, is a hero of our time. How could he be harmed by a few petty thieves?”

"I, Shangguan Hongyu, possess a clear Dao heart and aim for immortality with my sword. How could I be confined to this mortal cage?"

"A mere inner demon dares to disturb my Dao heart? Break!"

The final "Break" was like a thunderclap from the heavens, or a divine sword being drawn from its sheath. It burst forth with the will of her newly formed golden core, her unwavering trust in Fu Changsheng, and her own indestructible Dao heart!
Boom!

The village chief's son before him, the cold stone cell, the shackles on his body, and even the entire mortal world, were instantly covered with cracks like a mirage, and then shattered with a crash!

All illusions vanished.

Shangguan Hongyu regained her senses and remained seated in the secret chamber on Nanshan Island.

(End of this chapter)