Eternal Life by Dual Cultivation

Chapter 497: Chapter 275: Breaking Through to Nascent Soul True Monarch

In the blink of an eye, another two years had passed. Ling Yulu and Ling Yuzhu had successfully completed their cultivation and advanced to become Nascent Soul True Monarchs, further increasing the family’s overall strength.

Meanwhile, Ling Bingyun, Ling Xueyu, and Ling Zhiqing were already at the late stage Golden Core. Mu Yu Xin, Li Hanyou, Yang Yunfei, Chen Zihan, and Xiao Meiniang had all smoothly reached the Golden Core Master Realm.

On this day, after the women helped him get ready, Ling Changqing quietly left Li Long Continent for the Feiyun Sect without alerting any outsiders, intending to rent a Fourth grade Spirit Vein Cave Mansion for Crossing the Tribulation.

Back when Ling Qiyue achieved her Nascent Soul True Monarch Dao Fruit, she had broken through after renting a cave mansion from this very Sect.

At that time, the Ling Family had not yet seized control of the Chixue Sea Region, and the Feiyu Sea Region had no Fourth grade Spirit Vein Cave Mansions, so she had no other choice.

Ling Changqing was coming here now, of course, for the sake of secrecy. He wanted to prevent any extraordinary celestial phenomena from appearing during his tribulation and attracting the attention of certain Great Powers.

Bai Qingyi and Su Qinglian naturally accompanied him. In addition, Ling Qiyue, Xue Qingtan, Meng Feiyu, Mu Yunxiu, and Liu Ying Meng Luan were also present. They were all there to act as Ling Changqing’s guardians.

Meanwhile, Tang Qiu Yao, Ling Yulu, Ling Yuzhu, Qin Yun, and Fu Yin Xue stayed behind together on Li Long Continent to watch over the home.

With five Nascent Soul True Monarchs standing guard, in addition to the family headquarters’ numerous Rank Four Protective Arrays, they could hold out for a very long time even if a Divinity Transformation Powerhouse came looking for trouble.

Finally, after hearing the news, Liu Ying Ziyi and Qin Mengxuan also rushed over personally, bringing their Sect’s ultimate Heavy Artifact with them, just in case.

The Feiyun Sect was located in the northwestern part of the Yuzhou Continent. It was a veteran Nascent Soul power with a legacy spanning several thousand years.

The war in the heartlands of Yuzhou had not yet affected this Sect. The local Marketplace was bustling with activity, presenting a scene of peaceful times and continued prosperity.

As a Sect with ten Nascent Soul True Monarchs at its helm and more Core Formation Cultivators than one could count, its foundation was profound. No one would dare to provoke them lightly.

In disguise, Ling Changqing once again sought out the manager, Meng Luo, to request the rental of a Fourth grade Spirit Vein Cave Mansion.

Meng Luo was only at the late stage Golden Core, so he naturally couldn’t tell that the unremarkable-looking young Cultivator before him was not seeking him out for the first time.

As was customary, after collecting a sufficient rental fee in Spirit Stones, Meng Luo led Ling Changqing to his destination and gave him a few instructions before departing.

As for the resources required to break through to the Nascent Soul True Monarch Realm, the women had long since prepared everything for him. There were not just four sets, but they were all of the highest possible quality.

"...My love, go into seclusion without worry. We’ll be standing guard outside."

Deep within the cave mansion, Qin Mengxuan, who had just emerged from the Era Star Palace Grotto Heaven Blessed Land, said softly.

Liu Ying Ziyi smiled and said, "To have four Divinity Transformation Powerhouses acting as your guardians... my love, you must be the first one ever, right?"

It was merely a Nascent Soul tribulation, yet four powerhouses at the Divinity Transformation Peak were present to act as guardians. Such a thing was completely unheard of. Even the chosen geniuses from the super-powers would not necessarily receive such extraordinary treatment.

"Alright, I’ll leave everything outside in your hands, my ladies!"

Ling Changqing said gently.

"My love, take care!"

The coldly stunning and alluring Ling Qiyue, dressed in a bright yellow brocade palace gown embroidered with suns, moons, and phoenixes, and wearing a Phoenix Wing Golden Hairpin, gave him a hug as she spoke succinctly.

Watched on by all the women, Ling Changqing entered the Cultivation Chamber. The door closed behind him, and the Array Restriction activated.

「A month passed quietly.」

Outside the Cave Mansion Hall, the once clear and cloudless Celestial Vault darkened in just a few moments. Sinister winds began to blow as black clouds gathered swiftly from an unknown origin. Soon, they blotted out the sun, plunging the world into a darkness so complete one couldn’t see their hand in front of their face.

"It’s finally starting..."

Qin Mengxuan, who was standing guard outside, murmured softly.

All the women wore grave expressions. As Ling Changqing officially began his breakthrough, the unseen Heaven and Earth Spiritual Mechanism was disturbed, and a mysterious tide of Dao Rhyme began to spread silently.

Outside the Cave Mansion Hall, fierce gales were already raging. The temperature plummeted, and soon, heavy snow mixed with hail began to pound down.

The Spiritual Qi fluctuations within a thousand-mile radius grew increasingly violent and chaotic. As time passed, a massive Spiritual Energy Vortex slowly formed above the Cave Mansion Hall, spinning at a steady, unhurried pace.

Unsurprisingly, the massive commotion Ling Changqing was causing attracted the attention of many onlookers outside.

"...There have been quite a few outside Cultivators renting Cave Mansion Halls to try for the Nascent Soul True Monarch Realm recently!"

"Yeah, there was another one just a few months ago. Unfortunately, the poor guy had some bad luck and failed right at the final hurdle."

"But those two female Loose Cultivators from last year managed to succeed in Crossing the Tribulation. I heard they’re the secret mistresses of some big shot from the Yu Family. Makes a man envious..."

"Well, they have powerful backers, so of course they don’t lack resources. I just wonder what this fellow Daoist’s chances are."

"We’ll see. I think he’s got a good chance. We might get to witness the birth of another Nascent Soul True Monarch very soon!"

"Perhaps. I think something like this is half a matter of personal ability, and half a matter of fate."

...

Outside the Cultivation Chamber, the women were on high alert. A large group of Rank Four Daoist Soldier Puppets equipped with Heavy Armor and Giant Shields were positioned all around. In addition, there were multiple inner and outer layers of Array Restrictions providing Shielding and Defense, completely isolating the area.

"...Do you think the situation will really get out of control?"

Inside the Cultivation Chamber, Ling Changqing asked in a low voice.

Gong Ling’s voice rang out: "There will definitely be celestial phenomena. But as long as Master is willing to sacrifice five hundred years of your Lifespan, I can find a way to conceal them."

"It’s a deal!"

Ling Changqing agreed without the slightest hesitation.

’As long as he had a choice, he could never place himself and the women in danger.’