Chapter 83: Mid Nascent Soul!
“Is that it?”
Within the main tent, Lu Qingyang slowly opened his eyes, his brow furrowing slightly.
He had thought he could change the outcome of the Simulation. Who would have known it would still come to nothing!
“Sigh…”
With a long sigh, Lu Qingyang felt helpless.
He had originally thought he could have some fun with the Simulation’s experience this time, but in the end he gained nothing at all.
“Forget it. Fortunately, the starting point this time was high, so it can still count as a decent harvest.”
He shook his head, then turned his attention to the items he could bring back.
“Innate Dao Body? Though it’s the same Dao-grade Spirit Body as my Dao-less Body, it’s the mature version.”
“But… that Stone-Bright Dao Heart feels more suitable for me. Besides, my Dao-less Body will mature sooner or later anyway.”
Lu Qingyang considered for a moment, then chose the Stone-Bright Dao Heart.
As for the lightning-attribute variant Heaven Spirit Root, he didn’t even spare it a glance, because he had long since replaced his own Spirit Root with a Heaven Spirit Root.
No need to waste an opportunity.
【Ding! Congratulations, Host, on a successful retrieval】
【Item Name: Stone-Bright Dao Heart】
【Item Origin: An Ancient Dao Heart that the Return to True naturally possessed from birth】
【Item Analysis: Stone-Bright Dao Heart — Makes one’s cultivation will unshakably firm. Any illusion or inner demon becomes useless. From then on, there are no more doubts in cultivation】
【Item Tip: Stone-Bright Dao Heart, heart like bedrock, advancing without pause. With this Dao Heart, the Immortal Path is within reach】
“Weng!”
The instant the System’s introduction ended, a vast and boundless pressure surged forth from Lu Qingyang’s heart.
Immediately after, ripples spread through the space around Lu Qingyang.
At the same time, a crystal-clear stone heart appeared out of thin air at his chest.
The stone orb was pale blue throughout, its surface shimmering with brilliant light.
Before Lu Qingyang could carefully comprehend it, the stone heart suddenly burst with dazzling blue light, instantly enveloping his entire body.
Then, the blue radiance gradually dispersed, and Lu Qingyang’s figure grew even more extraordinary.
His whole body radiated a cold, proud, and aloof temperament.
Especially those eyes, deep and mesmerizing like the stars.
“Rumble!”
“Hm? This is… a breakthrough?!”
Sensing his own cultivation aura continuously rising, Lu Qingyang’s face was filled with shock.
As expected of an Ancient Dao Heart, its effects were terrifying!
The moment he fused with it, his realm — which he had only just broken through — already began to loosen!
“Weng~!”
Lu Qingyang’s eyes blazed with light, and a muffled sound came from within his body, as if it were about to explode.
“Boom—!”
In the next instant, Lu Qingyang’s entire aura surged explosively!
A pressure radiated out from his tent.
Outside the tent, Jun Moyan — who had just been about to return and report the situation — stared with his eyes wide, his face filled with shock.
“This is… the aura of mid-stage Nascent Soul?!”
“How could that possibly be?! How could he break through so fast?!”
Jun Moyan’s face was filled with dread. He remembered that Lu Qingyang had only just stepped into Nascent Soul not long ago, hadn’t he?
How could he have already reached mid-stage Nascent Soul so quickly!
This cultivation speed was simply terrifying!
An instant later, the aura within Lu Qingyang’s tent settled, and the pressure dispersed.
The tent flap moved without wind, and Lu Qingyang’s voice came out.
“Martial-Uncle? Have the common folk on the southeast coast all been settled?”
Seeing that Lu Qingyang had finished his breakthrough, Jun Moyan hurriedly pushed the door open and entered, his tone grave.
“Martial-Nephew, what exactly did you do? To actually advance to mid-stage Nascent Soul so quickly?”
“Could it be you used some evil method that damages your foundation?”
Jun Moyan’s attitude made Lu Qingyang freeze for a moment, and then his heart warmed.
He hadn’t expected this Martial-Uncle to be so concerned about him.
“Martial-Uncle, rest assured. I merely sensed something in my heart, and thus advanced.”
Lu Qingyang’s smile was warm, his tone relaxed.
“Sensed something in your heart?”
Jun Moyan raised an eyebrow at these words, staring at Lu Qingyang with suspicion.
“Yes.”
Lu Qingyang nodded seriously.
“Fine. Since you’re unwilling to say more, I won’t force it.”
“In any case, regardless of anything else, you must take care of your body. The Chaotian Sect cannot do without you now.”
Jun Moyan pondered for a long while, then gave his advice.
“Martial-Uncle, rest assured. I know my limits.”
“What about those common folk? Have they been properly settled?”
“Yes, they’ve all been brought back to Tiangong Island as you instructed, temporarily settled.”
“That’s good.”
“But be sure to note: we are only helping these common folk find a place to stand. We must not care for them excessively.”
“Only those among them who meet the conditions for joining the sect may receive special care.”
Lu Qingyang gave his instructions seriously.
“Understood. The sect has now stepped onto the proper path, so we should naturally be strict.”
“Yes, correct. Also, one more thing to note: have the sect disciples and the island’s common folk keep their distance from that Great Qian group. They absolutely must not get too involved!”
Remembering Gong Luo, the Empress arranged in the Seven Stars Sea Region, Lu Qingyang solemnly gave another reminder.
He had already given her a batch of startup resources according to the contract, and had also found her a piece of territory suitable for their development.
Of course, this territory was extremely far from the Chaotian Sect.
The reason was simply that he didn’t want too much entanglement with the other party.
In truth, whether it was Gong Luo’s Chosen One Fate Pattern or her Fate Pattern type, both were extremely dangerous in the cultivation world!
A cultivation dynasty — this was a great taboo of cultivation!
No sect would like such a force.
So for the sake of his own safety, Lu Qingyang wished the two would never meet!
Hearing Lu Qingyang’s words, Jun Moyan froze for a moment, then nodded.
“Alright. Now that the mortals on the southeast coast have all been relocated, we only need to hold out a while longer. Once those Venerables from the Vast Sea City repel those demon lords, it’ll大概 be time for us to go home.”
Lu Qingyang let out a long breath of relief, then slowly stood up and stretched.
“Alright, Martial-Uncle. I’ve just broken through, so I need to enter secluded cultivation to stabilize my realm.”
“For these next few days, you and Jiangxin will manage the southeast coast together. Also, that Fifth-Rank Soul Transformation Great Demon is yours to command.”
Lu Qingyang gave his instructions with an indifferent expression.
“As you command!”
Hearing this, Jun Moyan cupped his hands in response.
Then he tactfully turned and left.
Once he was gone, Lu Qingyang couldn’t wait to take out that rare treasure from his storage bag — the Seventh-Rank Spirit Tool, the Universe Umbrella!
“Shua!”
The moment the Seventh-Rank Spirit Tool appeared, it burst forth with dazzling, resplendent radiance!
The entire tent was filled with a rich, seven-colored glow, extraordinarily splendid!
Looking at the treasure umbrella wreathed in flowing light before him, Lu Qingyang’s lips curved slightly, and a burning excitement flickered in the depths of his eyes.
The treasure that anchors a Great Vehicle sect… don’t make me laugh. Even that Great Vehicle Ma would probably be envious and hateful if he saw it!
“Hu…”
Collecting his thoughts, Lu Qingyang took a deep breath and extended his divine sense toward the Universe Umbrella.
“Hmph, who are you?”
The instant Lu Qingyang’s divine sense touched the Universe Umbrella.
A slightly immature yet extremely cold voice suddenly sounded, striking straight into Lu Qingyang’s mind.
He knew this was the Universe Umbrella’s artifact spirit!
“I… am your master.”
Lu Qingyang nodded, answering simply and cleanly.
With the Simulation’s experience, he knew how to get along with this Universe Umbrella’s artifact spirit.
Then, before the artifact spirit could speak again, Lu Qingyang raised his hand and sent a gentle, fine stream of spiritual power into its body.
“Mm~”
The artifact spirit let out a low cry, clearly enjoying the spiritual power Lu Qingyang infused into it.
“Hmph, a creature like you, no different from an ant, wants to be my master?”
“But seeing as you’re so sensible, I suppose I can reluctantly help you for a while.”
Who would have known that a moment later the artifact spirit’s cold voice would sound in Lu Qingyang’s ear again, filled with disdain.
Lu Qingyang’s eyes flickered at these words, but his tone didn’t change.
“Mm. In that case, that’s fine too. I just wonder if I could refine you into my Natal Spirit Tool?”
“That would make it more convenient to nurture you.”
“Mm, sensible. You can count yourself lucky, kid, to gain this artifact spirit’s assistance!”
The resplendent umbrella body swayed a few times in the air, the artifact spirit’s voice thick with disdain.
Hearing this, Lu Qingyang’s eyes grew stranger and stranger.
In the depths of his eyes, a trace of imperceptible, biting cold light flashed and vanished…