noffsinger Chapter 934 Azure Phoenix True Monarch's Plans, Great War Approaches!
Chapter 934 Azure Phoenix True Monarch's Plans, Great War Approaches!
Chapter 934 Azure Phoenix True Monarch's Plans, Great War Approaches!
The cultivation world in the Southern Wilderness is vast.
Even though the Lord of Tianhuo City is a Nascent Soul cultivator, his knowledge of the other domains is limited.
All I know are some rumors that caused a sensation in the region, major events.
"Reporting to Senior, there have been many major events in the Central Region in recent years. Not long ago, a fourth-tier black phoenix in the Horizontal Rift Valley was killed. Its ancestor emerged from the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range and went on a killing spree in the Horizontal Rift Valley, slaying many demon kings and Nascent Soul True Monarchs."
Seven years ago, a secret realm appeared in the Central Region, suspected to be the cave dwelling of the legendary cultivator "True Monarch Lingtian" from five thousand years ago.
The Lord of Skyfire City shared all the information and rumors he knew about the Central Region, whether true or false.
As the center and most prosperous place of the Southern Wilderness cultivation world, the Central Region has far more opportunities, chances, and major events than the other four regions.
Such conflicts between Nascent Soul level forces, or the killing of one or two early Nascent Soul cultivators, do not cause any waves or sensations.
"Is there any news related to the Five Sects of the Profound Path and the Seven Sects of the Demonic Path?" Qingluan Zhenjun asked.
She has been paying close attention to news about the great calamity of the demonic path.
If a great calamity were to occur, a rogue cultivator like her would inevitably be greatly affected, and she would need to make plans and preparations in advance.
As the saying goes, "Ducks are the first to know when the river warms in spring."
If a great calamity of demonic cultivation were to erupt, the five sects of the Xuanmen and the seven sects of the demonic path would inevitably react.
"Senior, in recent years, wars have raged across several regions, and many forces in the Central Region have also broken out in battle. However, the Five Sects of the Profound Path and the Seven Sects of the Demonic Path have remained extremely calm, with only their disciples clashing, and no Nascent Soul giants making a move."
The Lord of Heavenly Fire City instantly realized what True Monarch Azure Phoenix wanted to know and spoke up.
He wondered to himself, could the Azure Phoenix True Monarch before him be a Nascent Soul cultivator from the Great Sun Golden Crow Sect, cultivating supernatural powers here and breaking through with the help of divine fire?
After all, the Great Sun Golden Crow Sect is famous for its fire-based supernatural powers, which are somewhat similar to the supernatural powers that True Monarch Qingluan just displayed.
"While war rages across various regions, the Five Sects of the Profound Path and the Seven Sects of the Demonic Path remain silent."
The Azure Phoenix True Lord's expression hardened slightly, sensing that this situation was very abnormal.
She continued to inquire about news from the southern and northern wilderness.
Compared to the Central Region, very little news reaches the Eastern Region.
"I heard that not long ago, a new Nascent Soul giant was born in the Northern Region, named True Monarch Yangming."
The Lord of Skyfire City said, pondering what major events or news had occurred in the Northern Region.
Qingluan Zhenjun's heart skipped a beat, and he inquired about the details of this Yangming Zhenjun.
However, the Lord of Tianhuo City did not know much about Yangming Zhenjun.
All that is known is that this person has a mysterious origin, is suspected to be the reincarnation of a great cultivator, and single-handedly captured and killed six Nascent Soul cultivators, demonstrating formidable strength.
"One person captured and killed six Nascent Soul cultivators!"
The Azure Phoenix True Lord was surprised.
Thirty-four years had passed since the end of the Illusory Realm of Vast Sands and her separation from Lu Changsheng.
Even though Lu Changsheng broke through to the Nascent Soul stage not long after they parted, his current cultivation and combat power are astonishing and unbelievable.
It should be noted that it took her seventy years to break through to the Nascent Soul stage, and it was only through Nirvana and rebirth that she was able to digest the opportunities in the Vast Sand Illusionary Realm and quickly break through to the mid-Nascent Soul stage.
But Lu Changsheng has reached this level in just over thirty years.
Moreover, the opponent's combat strength was subtly superior to hers.
"As expected of a top-tier cultivator reincarnated."
Qingluan Zhenjun was shocked, recalling the terrifying combat power of the other party who had once fought against a Nascent Soul cultivator when he had only formed a Core, and continued to inquire about Yangming Zhenjun's battle record.
However, the Lord of Tianhuo City only knew that a Nascent Soul giant had been born in the Southern Wilderness and Northern Region, and did not know the details.
Faced with this, True Lord Qingluan had no choice but to give up and inquire about other information.
A moment later, True Lord Qingluan made his plans and returned to the Jiang Kingdom!
First, several years ago, she had a premonition that Lu Changsheng breaking the feather she had given him meant he needed to talk to her about something.
Based on his current strength, it's unlikely he's in a dangerous situation, but rather has something to discuss.
If I go back, I can use his strength to fight against Luo Fuzi.
Secondly, it was to join forces with Lu Changsheng to settle the score from the past grudges in the Hansha Illusionary Domain.
She has grown from a rogue cultivator to her current status, so she is naturally not a kind person.
She remembered everything: the siege of the Hansha Illusionary Realm, the subsequent assassination attempts, and the secret schemes.
Now that we have the strength, we naturally want to settle scores one by one.
Especially after her previous battle, her foundation was almost completely depleted.
The best way to quickly accumulate resources is through liquidation!
Third, her Azure Phoenix Dao soldiers were almost all killed or wounded, and her Five Virtues Qi was exhausted. She needed to find a place to recuperate and rebuild her Five Virtues Qi.
Although with her current cultivation level, she could rebuild the immortal city and gather the five virtues anywhere.
However, to gather the energy of the five virtues, one must practice virtue and win people's hearts.
If she were to establish a celestial city in the Eastern Region, she would need to spend a lot of time building her reputation, essentially starting everything from scratch.
If they return to the Jiang Kingdom, they can quickly establish a new holy land for independent cultivators and gather the Qi of the Five Virtues by relying on their early reputation and foundation!
True Lord Qingluan did not immediately return to the Jiang Kingdom in the Northern Region.
Instead, they headed to the Heavenly Fire Immortal City where the Heavenly Fire True Lord resided.
Although she had broken through to the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm, her previous battle had almost exhausted her resources, leaving her lacking the necessary means!
He planned to dispose of all his resources and exchange them for things he could use to repair the spiritual treasure and refine his supernatural powers.
Moreover, she was determined to obtain the spiritual fire of heaven and earth beneath Shenhuo Ridge.
After making some preparations, he subdued and refined the fire.
With the presence of the Heavenly Fire True Lord, the Azure Phoenix True Lord's arrival in the Heavenly Fire Immortal City effectively meant that he indirectly took control of the city.
However, True Monarch Tianhuo's cultivation level was only average, and Tianhuo Immortal City was just an ordinary fourth-tier immortal city with limited financial resources.
However, thanks to the Heavenly Fire Immortal City, she had many advantages in collecting and processing resources, as well as gathering information.
During this process, True Lord Qingluan further investigated and gained a detailed understanding of True Lord Yangming's intelligence.
"In just six months, he quelled the Liangyue War, captured and killed six Nascent Soul cultivators single-handedly, and breached Beast God Mountain."
When Qingluan Zhenjun saw the detailed battle record of Lu Changsheng, he was shocked.
She didn't take Nascent Soul cultivators like Heavenly Silkworm True Monarch, Nether Moon Saintess, and Flood Dragon Saint Son seriously.
However, she still highly approves of Nine Spirits True Lord.
Especially with the Nine Spirits True Monarch stationed at Beast God Mountain, the opponent, along with the Profound Sword True Monarch and the Absolute Sword True Monarch, managed to breach Beast God Mountain in a short period of time.
This is amazing, incredible.
She had also heard of the Thousand Blade True Monarch of the Seven Killings Sect of the Yuan Kingdom.
Knowing that this was a veteran Nascent Soul cultivator, skilled in stealth and assassination.
Such a veteran Nascent Soul cultivator was actually captured and killed by Lu Changsheng!
"Even if Yangming Zhenjun's strength is not as great as Luofuzi's, it is enough to confront him head-on!"
Qingluan Zhenjun realized that Lu Changsheng's combat strength was higher than he had imagined.
Comparable to cultivators at the fifth or even sixth level of the Nascent Soul stage.
With Lu Changsheng working together, they have a good chance of defeating Luo Fuzi.
"However, as a top figure in the Northern Region, this person has extensive connections and many friends, so he should not be underestimated."
Qingluan Zhenjun's expression turned cold as he thought of the helpers Luo Fuzi had invited.
Her phoenix heritage possesses the means to ward off disasters and conceal heavenly secrets.
When she first encountered Luo Fuzi, she paid a heavy price to escape from him.
However, the other party somehow managed to hire a top-notch fortune teller who repeatedly predicted her whereabouts.
Moreover, the Nascent Soul cultivators who blocked and ambushed him along the way were also invited by Luo Fuzi.
"After so many years, Luo Fuzi has long since recovered from his injuries. Seeing that Yangming Zhenjun's reputation has soared, he might go looking for trouble with him, hoping to obtain the opportunity in his possession in order to break through to the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm."
As Qingluan Zhenjun looked at the information in his hand, he murmured to himself, suspecting that Luo Fuzi would take the initiative to cause trouble for Lu Changsheng.
It's not just about one's own relationship with others.
There is also the opportunity for the late Nascent Soul stage.
After all, the behavior of True Lord Yangming would inevitably attract the covetousness of some cultivators.
We must return to Jiang Kingdom as soon as possible!
Originally, True Lord Qingluan planned to cultivate his supernatural powers and techniques to their peak in Tianhuo Immortal City and Shenhuo Ridge, and make all the necessary preparations before returning to Jiang Kingdom.
But now, he plans to subdue and refine the divine fire of Shenhuoling, repair the spiritual treasure, and then go back directly.
Lu Changsheng rode the Rift Sea Black Dragon Whale and returned to the Penglai Island waters with the Turtle Immortal Ancestor.
Instead of going to the Goddess Palace, he came to the Immortal City of Penglai Island.
He vaguely realized that many places on Goddess Peak were under Shen Jianjia's control.
In the Goddess Palace, every move he made with Shen Yiren was under the other party's surveillance.
In this situation, it would be better to invite Shen Yiren to Penglai Immortal City.
Moreover, there is someone in the Goddess Palace whom he really doesn't want to face.
Second Palace Master, Shen Baishuang!
If Lu Changsheng were to encounter Shen Baishuang and she suddenly attacked him, he would not know how to respond or handle the situation.
However, while walking in Penglai Immortal City, Lu Changsheng heard some news.
Lin Lanxi, the young lady of the Sword Forging Manor and the younger sister of the current manor lord, "True Lord Yuanwei," has broken through to the Nascent Soul stage and is preparing for her Nascent Soul ceremony.
Shen Baishuang, as the wife of the master of the Sword Forging Manor, is currently at the Sword Forging Manor, in charge of organizing the ceremony.
"Aren't you here?"
Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow, feeling much more relieved.
After all, through his interactions with her, he felt that Shen Baishuang was not quite right in the head.
If we meet again, it's highly likely I'll cause trouble for myself.
He was not afraid.
But the other party is, after all, Shen Yiren's older sister, and also has an older sister named Shen Jianjia.
"However, the Goddess Palace's connections and networks are truly extensive."
Lu Changsheng suddenly discovered that in addition to Shen Jianjia, a Nascent Soul expert, the Goddess Palace also had an extremely wide network of connections.
The current leader of the Pill Alliance, the number one alchemist in Xingxiu Sea, once pursued Shen Jianjia.
Although the two did not become a couple, they still have a good relationship.
Shen Baishuang, the second mistress of the Goddess Palace, married the current master of the Sword Casting Manor.
Although Yuanwei Zhenjun is not as good as his father.
However, with a Nascent Soul cultivation level and a fourth-order weapon-refining skill, he was able to maintain the foundation of the Sword Forging Manor and was considered a first-rate force in the Starry Sea.
As for the Third Palace Master of the Goddess Palace, she was even more extraordinary.
The child's father was a renowned Nascent Soul expert who was famous throughout the Southern and Northern Wilderness, and the Supreme Emperor of the "Seven Sects of Zhenhai," a top power in the Starry Sea.
After receiving a message from Lu Changsheng, Shen Yiren came to Penglai Immortal City from the Goddess Palace.
She wore a light blue elegant dress, her figure was graceful and slender, and she wore a light veiled hat, so her face could not be seen.
But just by her graceful figure and noble, elegant demeanor, one can tell that she is an absolute beauty.
"If life were like our first meeting, in this moment, I can't help but think of the first time I saw you, so beautiful and touching."
Looking at Shen Yiren, who was dressed similarly to when they first met, Lu Changsheng smiled and said with pure and peaceful eyes full of appreciation.
Shen Yiren paused slightly, recalling their first meeting years ago, and said softly, "Has Lord Lu finished with his business?"
She still couldn't bring herself to have the same relaxed and carefree attitude towards Lu Changsheng as she had in her younger years.
"I've finished a bit of the work, but there's still a lot to do."
Lu Changsheng smiled and invited Shen Yiren to rest in the small courtyard he rented.
Although the Azure Dragon King's favor had been repaid.
But Jiang Guo still has a lot of things to deal with when he gets back.
“If Lord Lu has something to attend to, he can do so first. There is no need to spend too much time on her.”
Shen Yiren knew about Lu Changsheng's situation.
The family had many wives and concubines, and numerous children and offspring.
In this situation, there's no doubt that there are many things to do.
"How has she been feeling these days?" Lu Changsheng asked with a smile.
"Thanks to Lu Zhenjun's help earlier, I'm much better now," Shen Yiren said softly.
Seeing Lu Changsheng again and learning about his situation caused her great emotional distress.
But after facing it head-on and experiencing several mental illusions, she felt much more at ease and at peace.
"Oh?" Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow and went to the rented courtyard with her to drink tea and chat. Then he performed the Heart Demon Secret Technique on her.
Sure enough, Shen Yiren's condition has improved a lot.
Faced with this situation, Lu Changsheng felt that as long as more targeted illusion simulations were conducted, the problem would not be too serious.
For example, if one cannot let go of what happened at Bailu Palace, one might relive it several times, or even in more varied ways.
For example, if someone is bothered by their own situation, they might try to get closer to the other person, or even integrate into their extended family within the illusion of their inner demons.
In the following days, Lu Changsheng spent time in Penglai Immortal City getting closer to Shen Yiren and deepening their relationship.
As for his son, Shen Yuanming, he knew that Shen Yiren was still struggling with her feelings and planned to wait until her situation was completely resolved before they could acknowledge each other.
Thinking of how he and Shen Yiren had died from a single shot, he couldn't help but think of Ao Long, who had returned to the East China Sea.
"System." Lu Changsheng silently thought to himself, looking at the system's offspring section to see if there were any extra children.
However, it does not.
"So much time has passed, it seems she hasn't gotten pregnant."
Lu Changsheng sighed inwardly. Although he felt some regret, he was not too disappointed.
Given his situation with Ao Long, the chances of her getting pregnant were extremely slim, so he didn't hold out much hope.
And if she really does get pregnant, the child will become a left-behind child like Shen Yuanming, and may never see him again for a century.
After all, she could still come to the Goddess Palace on her own.
However, he will not go to the cultivation world in the East Sea for at least the next thirty to fifty years.
Just as Lu Changsheng and Shen Yiren were deepening their relationship, outside the Great Dream Immortal City in Jiang Kingdom, a ripple appeared in the void, and a huge opening was torn open.
Immediately afterwards, three Nascent Soul cultivators emerged from within.
The terrifying, boundless spiritual pressure swept across the heavens and earth, permeating the entire Great Dream Immortal City.
Even though the Great Dream Immortal City possessed a top-tier third-order array, the city's defenders and the cultivators within the city were all stiff at this moment, even struggling to breathe, and trembling uncontrollably.
"coming."
Bai Zhaozhao, who had been living in the Great Dream Immortal City for some time, sensed something was amiss. Her gaze sharpened as she looked at the three Nascent Soul cultivators outside the city, realizing that they were up to no good.
According to her divination and observation, the Great Dream Immortal City is currently shrouded in calamity, and only the intervention of True Lord Yangming can resolve this.
Bai Zhaozhao looked at the three Nascent Soul cultivators, her eyes gleaming with a pale golden light, and then gazed towards the void.
"True Lord Yangming, you and True Lord Qingluan killed my ancestor in the Hansha Illusionary Realm back then. Today I have come to demand an explanation!"
Among the three Nascent Soul cultivators, one of them, dressed in a purple brocade robe, tall and with eagle-like eyes, spoke in a deep voice. The Nascent Soul aura around him and his voice were like rolling thunder, resounding throughout the entire world.
"Three, three Nascent Soul True Monarchs!"
"How come three Nascent Soul True Monarchs have come to Great Dream Immortal City to cause trouble?"
“True Lord Yangming captured and killed six Nascent Soul cultivators during the Liangyue War. His supernatural powers are unparalleled. How dare they come to cause trouble for True Lord Yangming?”
"There were rumors that the city lord was seriously injured. Is the rumor true?"
Many cultivators in the city stared at the three figures standing above the immortal city, their throats dry, their faces filled with fear and awe.
After all, the appearance of three Nascent Soul True Monarchs, who are usually aloof and rarely seen, is bound to inspire fear and awe.
However, even after so long, there are still some cultivators who come to the Great Dream Immortal City to pay homage, seek an audience with True Lord Yangming, or inquire about the situation.
Seeing this situation, they felt both uneasy and hopeful.
Their anxiety stemmed from the fear that the upcoming battle would affect them.
The exciting prospect is that I might actually meet the legendary Yangming Zhenjun!
(End of this chapter)