Chapter 475

Chapter 475: Riding with the Wind

Canglan Divine City.

Lu Yunzhao and Yuan Ziying had returned.

The two went back to the Lu Family estate, then headed to the ancestral land to pay respects to the Ancestor, Lu Xuanyin.

"How did you return so quickly?"

Lu Xuanyin was tilling the soil when she saw the pair return; she set down her hoe, walked over barefoot with no airs of superiority, and said, "How was the journey?"

"We encountered Ice Phoenix Demon Lord."

Lu Yunzhao solemnly said, "That woman was extremely powerful and forced me, your disciple, to reveal information about the master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion to her before I could break free from her harassment."

"Luckily, we got the Qianyuan Dao Seed."

Lu Xuanyin chuckled and said, "Ice Phoenix Demon Lord is someone respected by Nine Phoenix Demon Venerable, so her strength is naturally formidable—but you’re clever, lad, and I didn’t misjudge you."

"Ancestor, you overpraise me," said Lu Yunzhao.

"Ancestor, why isn’t Chengfeng here?" Yuan Ziying asked in surprise.

"The boy refused to do farm work, so I sent him to the Jade Tower to study," Lu Xuanyin explained.

As she had the thought, Lu Chengfeng instantly appeared before everyone.

He was hunched over a desk, reading a book while taking notes, absorbed and diligent.

"Father, Mother," Lu Chengfeng suddenly raised his head, his expression shaken, "Did you get the Qianyuan Dao Seed?"

"Buzz!"

Lu Yunzhao opened his palm, and the Qianyuan Dao Seed slowly rose into the air.

"Go!"

He commanded in a low voice, and the Qianyuan Dao Seed transformed into a streak of light, flying into Lu Chengfeng’s forehead; once it touched his skin, it dissolved into a blue radiance and merged with his body.

Boom!

Instantly, vast yet gentle spiritual energy surged into Lu Chengfeng’s limbs and bones, and numerous blue divine patterns fused with his blood, bones, and even his primordial spirit.

Black wisps of energy could be seen rising from Lu Chengfeng’s blood, bones, and soul.

At that moment, it felt as if evil spirits were howling by his ears, emitting heart-wrenching groans that nearly tore apart his primordial spirit and flesh.

"His constitution is too weak—he needs help to fully refine the power of the Qianyuan Dao Seed," Lu Xuanyin spotted the issue, teleported over, and lightly placed her hand on Lu Chengfeng’s head.

Boom!

She activated the Lu Family’s ancestral art, the Five Emperors’ Supreme Scripture; the five elements cycled endlessly, balancing yin and yang as she aided Lu Chengfeng in refining the Qianyuan Dao Seed.

Lu Chengfeng clenched his teeth so hard that his gums bled, yet he stubbornly didn’t make a sound.

As long as he could cultivate, what did a little pain matter?

Hoo!

After an unknown length of time, the black wisps were engulfed by green energy and merged into one.

Lu Yunzhao and Yuan Ziying watched the scene nervously.

The sun rose and the moon set.

After ten full days, the Demonic Seed of Doom within Lu Chengfeng’s body was finally completely eradicated.

Boom!

The first strand of spiritual power coalesced inside Lu Chengfeng’s body. He entered the Cauldron Realm, a resonating, majestic sound of the Dao emanating from his flesh and blood, harmonizing with his soul.

Immortal light and divine patterns emerged within his blood.

His physique continuously evolved.

Even before birth, Lu Chengfeng had absorbed the essence of numerous rare treasures and genius loci. Without the Demonic Seed of Doom, he would have possessed an innate Dao body.

But the power of the Demonic Seed of Doom had mercilessly eroded his foundation.

Now, the Qianyuan Dao Seed completely erased the Demonic Seed of Doom’s power, while Dao Lord Qianyuan’s strength surged through Lu Chengfeng’s form, accelerating his physical evolution.

"I’ll elevate him even further!"

Lu Xuanyin channeled her magic power. A single Nine-Opening Dao Mysteries Fruit appeared in her hand.

"This… is this a Nine-Opening Dao Mysteries Fruit?" Yuan Ziying exclaimed, visibly stirred.

The Nine-Opening Dao Mysteries Fruit is borne from the Nine-Opening Dao Mysteries Tree.

Only one such Dao fruit ripens every ninety million years.

This object possesses immeasurable value.

"Though he was mortal, his contributions to the Lu Family over these eight hundred years surpass countless others. He deserves this Nine-Opening Dao Mysteries Fruit."

With a sweep of her hand, Lu Xuanyin guided the fruit into Lu Chengfeng’s body.

"I thank the Ancestor on behalf of Chengfeng."

Lu Yunzhao and Yuan Ziying knelt upon the ground, kowtowing gratefully to Lu Xuanyin.

With Lu Xuanyin’s aid, Lu Chengfeng steadily assimilated the power of the Nine-Opening Dao Mysteries Fruit. His blood transformed into Dao blood, and with every breath, he inhaled immortal spirit energy.

He had become an immortal body.

For this lifetime, even without dedicated cultivation, the mere act of breathing would draw in heaven and earth’s essence, allowing him to cultivate unimpeded all the way to the True Immortal Realm.

Moreover, once he fully absorbed the essence of the Nine-Opening Dao Mysteries Fruit, his physique would evolve into the Nine-Opening Dao Body. Achieving the Dao Lord realm in the future became almost a certainty.

Lu Xuanyin’s gift was truly monumental.

"I… I can sense the spiritual energy!" Lu Chengfeng whispered, overwhelmed with emotion. He closed his eyes, focusing on the flow of spiritual energy coursing through every limb and bone.

This sensation was everything he had ever yearned for.

Lu Yunzhao and his wife wept tears of pure joy.

With the formation of the Nine-Opening Dao Body and the immense resources at the couple’s command, they could elevate Lu Chengfeng to the Dao Lord realm even by brute force, accumulating power step by step.

"Hurry and thank the Ancestor!" Lu Yunzhao urged earnestly.

Lu Chengfeng immediately knelt upon the ground, his expression sincere and profound. "Chengfeng offers deepest gratitude to the Ancestor for granting me this opportunity."

"The future burden of the Lu Family will rest upon your shoulders." Lu Xuanyin helped Lu Chengfeng to his feet, locking eyes with him directly. "Do not disappoint me."

Lu Yunzhao’s eyes lit up with vigor, his spirit greatly fortified.

The Ancestor’s words clearly indicated that she had handpicked the next head of the family.

Lu Chengfeng was already intelligent; after refining the Qianyuan Dao Seed and gaining enhancement from the Nine-Opening Dao Mysteries Fruit, he became even smarter and immediately grasped Lu Xuanyin’s intent.

"Chengfeng will certainly live up to the Ancestor’s high expectations."

Lu Xuanyin nodded contentedly.

"Chengfeng, since you can cultivate now, as your father, I shall pass on the Lu Family’s supreme technique, the Five Emperors’ Supreme Scripture, to you," said Lu Yunzhao.

"This technique was created by the Ancestor, who combined countless classics, and it leads straight to the Dao Lord realm," Lu Yunzhao added.

"Father, please forgive your unfilial son," said Lu Chengfeng.

Lu Chengfeng hesitated for a few seconds and said, "Although the Five Emperors’ Supreme Scripture is strong, there must be stronger techniques in this world."

…

Lu Xuanyin glared angrily. "Good boy, are you looking down on my technique?"

"Ancestor, Chengfeng doesn’t dare," Lu Chengfeng said awkwardly. He truly couldn’t hold Lu Xuanyin’s technique in high regard, for over so many years, Lu Xuanyin had remained stuck at the Dao Lord realm, unable to advance to Dao Sovereign. Therefore, practicing the Five Emperors’ Supreme Scripture offered limited potential.

Lu Chengfeng was a greedy person. After achieving immortality, what he sought was invincibility. The Five Emperors’ Supreme Scripture clearly couldn’t help him become invincible.

"Ancestor, didn’t you want to probe the true realm of the master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion? If I can buy Dao Sovereign techniques with money at Heaven’s Secret Pavilion, wouldn’t that prove the master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion is at least at the Dao Sovereign Realm?" Lu Chengfeng said with a sly look in his eyes.

Whoosh! As soon as the words finished, Lu Xuanyin, Lu Yunzhao, and Yuan Ziying all stared at Lu Chengfeng in astonishment.

This idea was truly insane. Dao Sovereign techniques were absolutely invaluable classics; in the Hongmeng Dao Realm, not a single top sect, sacred land, or imperial dynasty deemed them anything less than priceless treasures—how could they ever be bought?

Yet, Lu Chengfeng’s suggestion stirred them into restlessness.

"Ancestor, I am not disdainful of the technique you created; instead, I want to use this chance to help you probe the master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion’s true nature," Lu Chengfeng said with a laugh.

Yuan Ziying shot him a scornful glance: she knew her son best. He clearly was disdainful.

Of course, Lu Chengfeng’s move provided Lu Xuanyin a perfect escape. If he couldn’t buy it, he would only practice the Five Emperors’ Supreme Scripture. If he could buy it… not just Lu Chengfeng, but even Lu Xuanyin and Lu Yunzhao could abandon the Five Emperors’ Supreme Scripture and switch to Dao Sovereign techniques.

This way, Lu Xuanyin’s chance of reaching the Dao Sovereign realm became greater.

"Good boy!" Lu Xuanyin slapped Lu Chengfeng’s shoulder heavily, and Lu Chengfeng, unable to handle it, fell to his knees with a thud, his body limp and bones feeling powdery.

"It was definitely deliberate…" Lu Chengfeng felt deeply wronged.

"You shall go to Heaven’s Secret Pavilion once more."

Lu Xuanyin said with anticipation in her eyes, "If you can retrieve the Dao Sovereign’s method, it would be an unparalleled achievement for our Lu Family!"

"Yes."

Lu Yunzhao and the others bowed and withdrew from the ancestral land.

"Ziying, you must not spread word of this matter. Remain in the residence." Lu Yunzhao instructed, "Stay behind and constantly observe the movements of the Hall Master’s Elder and his faction."

"I know." Yuan Ziying looked at Lu Yunzhao and advised, "Husband, the Dao Sovereign’s method is of extreme importance—a peerless secret. You ought to handle it with careful measure and not anger the Master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion."

She was also deeply worried.

"I understand."

Lu Yunzhao smiled and headed to Heaven’s Secret Pavilion with Lu Chengfeng.

Not long after, the two quietly arrived at the pavilion.

More than ten days passed in a flash. Upon returning to Heaven’s Secret Pavilion, the people remained unchanged: Ye Xu was playing Go with Su Mu, while the Formless Demon Lord watched with relish, commenting every so often to offer pointers.

They had grown bored of Five in a Row, Xiangqi, and Dou Di Zhu.

Ye Xu wished to challenge himself by learning Go, so he had Su Mu teach him systematically. After one day, he gained a grasp of Go’s basics and sparred daily with Su Mu.

"Finish him!"

Su Mu placed a piece firmly, delivering the decisive blow to Ye Xu.

"Hahaha…" Su Mu chuckled uncontrollably, "Master, ten source crystals."

Ye Xu’s Go skills were simply awful.

Playing Go with Ye Xu was basically like scooping up coins.

"Formless Demon Lord," Ye Xu said, "a true gentleman observes without speaking. With you chattering incessantly on the sidelines, my concentration was shattered. You pay for this game’s loss."

"Master, I am no gentleman."

The Formless Demon Lord coughed, shifted his gaze, spotted Lu Yunzhao and his son, and hastily called out, "Master, the guests from the Lu Family have returned."

"Both of you, please take a seat."

Ye Xu rose partway as if to greet them.

"Master, you still haven’t paid…" Su Mu murmured resentfully.

"Do I seem like a sore loser?"

Ye Xu cleared his throat, produced one hundred source crystals, and announced boldly, "Take this."

"That’s ninety extra source crystals…"

Su Mu’s eyes gleamed brightly.

"Next time you win, deduct from this amount until it’s gone." Ye Xu added.

"…"

"Still as stingy as ever…" Su Mu remarked.

Ye Xu sat facing Lu Yunzhao, while Lu Chengfeng stood nearby.

Ye Xu glanced at Lu Chengfeng and smiled, "Young Master Lu is incredibly blessed! Not only has he regained his immortal spirit body, but he has also advanced to cultivate the Nine Orifices Dao Body!"

"It is all due to the Master’s remarkable wisdom." Lu Yunzhao said, "Chengfeng, aren’t you going to thank the Master properly?"

"This junior prostrates to offer gratitude to the Esteemed Senior."

Lu Chengfeng bowed deeply to the ground.

"Master, I pledged that if my son could remove the Demonic Seed of Doom and set foot upon the cultivation path, I would present lavish gifts."

Swish!

A golden treasure box appeared in Lu Yunzhao’s hand. Beaming, he declared, "This is the prepared gift. I hope the Master will accept it."