Eternal Life by Dual Cultivation

Chapter 493: Chapter 273: Forced

"If only Ling Changqing could join our Lu Hua Palace. The Sect’s fortune would soar. Would we even need to worry about the threat from the Primordial Demon Palace then?"

The beautiful Elder, whose stern and dignified demeanor rarely broke into a smile, sighed softly.

At the mention of this, the other Elders looked helpless. If Lu Hua Palace could gain the support of the Child of Destiny, they could simply sit back and watch events unfold, free from worry.

"Well... I’ve already arranged for Su Qinglian and Zhao Qingzi to travel and search for the Child of Destiny. Don’t you all worry, good news will reach us sooner or later."

Qin Mengxuan said casually.

The truth—that she was already engaged in Dual Cultivation with Ling Changqing, and had even arranged for Vice Sect Leader Su Qinglian and several Direct Disciples to become his Dao Companions—remained a top secret among the Lu Hua Palace leadership. Only Qin Mengxuan herself knew.

The stakes were simply too high; any action that might lead to word getting out was strictly forbidden. That was why Qin Mengxuan had chosen to keep it a secret.

In any case, once the time was right and they had conceived Ling Changqing’s children, the matter could be revealed to all.

...

「Chixue Sea Region.」

Ling Changqing, of course, was unaware that Yu Qingyang was currently being hounded by the Saintess of Shenluo Celestial Palace, forcing him to play his trump card and flee.

On the glittering surface of the sea, a magnificent painted barge, over thirty zhang long, glided past, startling several unknown seabirds into flight.

On the foredeck, Ling Changqing was pleasantly enjoying an array of local seafood, chatting and laughing with the women.

"...The Saint Yu Immortal Dynasty has already begun its counterattack against the Cui Family."

Holding a Wine Jar, the arrestingly beautiful Su Qinglian, clad in a light gown, said with a beaming smile.

"As expected. It’s long overdue."

Ling Changqing said. The Cui Family ranked low among the Nine Great Families; their strength was incomparable to that of the Saint Yu Immortal Dynasty.

In the wars of previous years, the Cui and Mu Families had not gained much of an advantage. Now that the Saint Yu Immortal Dynasty’s leadership had decided to take the initiative, the Cui Family most likely wouldn’t be able to hold out.

Liu Ying Meng Luan mused, "What worries me is what the Yuzhou Cultivation Realm will do if the Taiqing Divine Dynasty refuses to accept defeat and decides to enter the war themselves."

At that time, whether they liked it or not, the other major powers would sooner or later be dragged in, including the Liu Ying Clan and Lu Hua Palace.

Once the war in Yuzhou became a protracted one, even the Deep Sea Dragon Race would probably not find it so easy to stay out of it.

"That... we can only take it one step at a time. It’s pointless to overthink it."

Ling Changqing replied noncommittally.

It is said that this realm’s Immortal Dao Heavy Tribulation will descend in a few hundred years, but in Ling Changqing’s view, the current turmoil of war was a precursor to that tribulation.

As time goes on, all powers in this realm, great and small, along with countless Loose Cultivators, will inevitably be swept into the calamity and reduced to ash.

Perhaps not even one in a hundred of them—people and powers alike—will survive.

"Let’s not talk about this anymore. In any case, as long as we have you, husband, we have nothing to worry about."

Liu Qianlan said softly.

The women exchanged a smile. The Child of Destiny was their greatest source of confidence; as long as they served Ling Changqing well, nothing else was a problem.

"Oh, right, husband, when can you advance to Nascent Soul True Monarch? It should be soon, right?"

With a sway of her slender waist, Su Qinglian came over and sat directly on Ling Changqing’s lap.

Ling Changqing nuzzled against her ample bosom and mused,

"Soon. In about three more years at most, my accumulation will reach Great Perfection."

His situation was a bit different from the women’s; the resources he needed to accumulate for his breakthrough were exceptionally vast. Of course, once he successfully advanced, his actual combat prowess would skyrocket, far surpassing other Cultivators at the same level.

"Then for the next three years, you have to stay home, husband! You absolutely cannot go out!"

Bai Qingyi said. None of them wanted any accidents to happen at this most critical juncture.

"Mm, I’ll listen to my wife."

Ling Changqing agreed.