Chapter 201: Chapter 201: Both Breaking Through! (2nd Update)

Lu Changsheng held the Purple Gold Bagua Gourd, hesitated for a long time, but still did not open it to catch a glimpse of the true nature of the tenth-grade Demon Core.

If he were to open the Purple Gold Bagua Gourd, the demonic power of the tenth-grade Demon Core might alarm Mount Shu’s Mountain Protection Array, the consequences of which were unimaginable.

“Perhaps this Demon Core could be used during the Tribulation.”

Having obtained the ninth-grade Convergence Pill and tenth-grade Demon Core, Lu Changsheng felt even more confident about his future breakthrough into the Void Refinement Realm.

A tenth-grade Demon Core, a pill of such caliber, would surely cause an uproar not only among the major sects of Xia State if word got out, but even strong practitioners from other states would be shaken.

Such an elite elixir would only be used by Lu Changsheng at crucial moments.

Lu Changsheng took out another Purple Gold Bagua Gourd, with a slight exertion of power, and the Purple Gold Bagua Gourd arrived in Xia Ningxue’s hands.

“An eighth-grade elixir, the ‘Cold Dragon Gold Pill’?”

Xia Ningxue opened the Purple Gold Bagua Gourd and found a precious eighth-grade elixir inside, which was also a Water Attribute pill, perfectly suited for Xia Ningxue with her Water Spirit Root.

If it were a Fire Attribute pill like the Red Flood Dragon Gold Pill, it would actually have no beneficial effect on Xia Ningxue’s cultivation, and could even be harmful.

“Use it to enhance your cultivation.”

Lu Changsheng did some simple calculations.

At present, the highest reward Lu Changsheng could give to his top disciple, Lin Qingzhi, was a seventh-grade elixir, therefore, he had to return one of at least seventh-grade or higher, so to Lu Changsheng, eighth-grade pills were not of much concern anymore.

Lu Changsheng himself would practice cultivation using eighth-grade Golden Cores, while at the same time, by giving Xia Ningxue eighth-grade Golden Cores to use, he could also get back part of the cultivation level through the Dual Cultivation System.

In this way, it was as though Lu Changsheng had an extra avatar for cultivation, speeding up his improvement even more.

Xia Ningxue was unaware, feeling warmth in her heart.

That Lu Changsheng was willing to share such a precious eighth-grade Golden Core for her to cultivate, he was indeed too good to her.

Lu Changsheng continued to cultivate diligently, with Power-infusing Initiation and Dual Cultivation returning benefits, he soon reached the edge of the sixth layer of the Void Refinement Realm, preparing to break through to the sixth layer.

Meanwhile, Xia Ningxue, because of the eighth-grade Golden Core given by Lu Changsheng, as well as the returns from Dual Cultivation, combined with the inheritance from Fairy Qingxia, also reached the brink of the sixth layer of the Void Refinement Realm.

That day, Qingyun Peak quaked, and two powerful auras surged dramatically.

Above Qingyun Peak, a Taiji phenomenon of Yin and Yang appeared, accompanied by Three Thousand Li of Purple Qi and Three Thousand Li of Cold Qi!

“What’s going on here?”

Lin Qingzhi, Lu Qinglian, Mo Huazhi, Shen Xiaoyao, Ji Xuan, five disciples, along with the Mountain-guarding Divine Beast Daoist Earth Hound, quickly circulated their respective Cultivation Techniques to protect Qingyun Peak.

The Three Thousand Li of Cold Qi sealed Qingyun Peak in ice, while the Three Thousand Li of Purple Qi brought vitality, making the ice and snow melt away.

Withering and flourishing, the cycle of Yin and Yang.

“Master and Sister Xia are breaking through together.”

Lu Qinglian felt the rapid rise in their auras and realized that both were making simultaneous breakthroughs.

The Three Thousand Li of Cold Qi was the phenomenon of heaven and earth triggered by Xia Ningxue’s Supreme Forgetting Love Art, while the Three Thousand Li of Purple Qi was the phenomenon of heaven and earth triggered by Lu Changsheng’s Taiqing Wuji Technique.

As for the Yin and Yang Taiji phenomenon, it was the phenomenon of heaven and earth caused by the Yin Yang Dual Cultivation Skills.

The arrival of threefold phenomena was truly unprecedented.

The Elders of the various peaks of Mount Shu were all astounded, observing the celestial phenomena above Qingyun Peak.

“How does Junior Brother Lu cultivate? Why is the gap between us widening so much? I recall Zhao Wuyan, during the disciple acceptance ceremony, stood out and was taken as a Direct Disciple by the Sect Leader, causing a sensation and making others envious. But compared to Junior Brother Lu, it is simply incomparable.”

Standing on the summit of Zhiyue Peak, Zhao Wuyan looked towards the astonishing celestial phenomena above Qingyun Peak and was at a loss for words.

Lu Changsheng stepped into the sixth layer of the Void Refinement Realm, a full major realm ahead of Dao Palace Realm’s sixth layer Zhao Wuyan.

Zhao Wuyan could not even defeat Qingyun Peak’s top disciple Lin Qingzhi and second disciple Lu Qinglian now.

Fortunately for Zhao Wuyan, who was competing with Tian Song Elder, the Peak Master of Shuiyun Peak, he was also defeated by Lu Qinglian, which made Zhao Wuyan feel somewhat relieved to let matters slide.

“Junior Brother Lu is indeed not someone from the same world as me.”

Murong Shi saw the celestial phenomena above Qingyun Peak and shook her head with a wry smile.

Lu Changsheng’s talent was so outstanding it was almost demonic. Murong Shi could step into the Void Refinement Realm, and in Mount Shu, she was already an unparalleled genius, just a bit inferior to Li Changye.

However, Lu Changsheng’s cultivation soon left her far behind.

At Qingyun Peak, Lu Changsheng and Xia Ningxue almost simultaneously opened their eyes, both breaking through and reaching the sixth level of the Void Refinement Realm!

Even if they encountered the Sect Master of the Joyous Union Sect again, the two of them working together wouldn’t necessarily fear him.

“Strange…”

Lu Changsheng always felt that Xia Ningxue’s constitution was somewhat peculiar.

Ordinary people simply couldn’t keep up with Lu Changsheng’s cultivation pace.

Xia Ningxue’s cultivation progress, though, was quite fast.

But she wasn’t an enemy, and even if her cultivation was higher, it posed no threat to Lu Changsheng. On the contrary, the Dual Cultivation System would continuously return cultivation to him.

“My cultivation has broken through, and we have already comprehended the Holy Spirit Sword Art, so I should return to Misty Peak now.”

Xia Ningxue had stayed at Qingyun Peak for three years, specifically to practice the Holy Spirit Sword Art with Lu Changsheng.

The eighteen forms of the Holy Spirit Sword Art were quickly mastered by the two of them.

As for its power, that remained to be seen.

“I plan to go to Fairy Qingxia’s ancient cave to continue comprehending the sword intent she left behind.”

“Here are some Elixir Pills that can aid your cultivation.”

Lu Changsheng casually gave her a batch of Elixir Pills.

Even though he couldn’t take Xia Ningxue as a disciple to get a return from teaching her, he could still take advantage of the Dual Cultivation System.

The faster Xia Ningxue’s cultivation speed, the more cultivation the system would return.

Even if Lu Changsheng slacked off and no longer cultivated, as long as Xia Ningxue was still cultivating, the system would still return cultivation to him.

“How can this be acceptable…”

Xia Ningxue declined.

This batch of Elixir Pills was nearly all of the eighth grade, far too precious.

“If you don’t take them and use them to improve your cultivation, then the agreement we made earlier doesn’t count.”

“I, I’ll take them then.”

Xia Ningxue was forcibly given the Elixir Pills, feeling a surge of warmth in her heart.

It must be because Lu Changsheng was worried that she wouldn’t be able to ascend to the Immortal Realm and fulfill their agreement, so he gave her the Elixir Pills.

Xia Ningxue rode her sword away from Mount Shu, back to Misty Peak.

Lu Changsheng saw Xia Ningxue off and wasn’t sure about the unpredictable and unstable Holy Spirit Sword Art, a technique with no rank. The cautious Lu Changsheng had no confidence in it.

Fortunately, the Holy Spirit Sword Art didn’t delay him too much, as he had comprehended it all in three years.

“Next, I’ll cultivate the Nine Revolutions Divine Demon Body Refining Skills, with the sixth revolution being the Demon Body.”

“If I forge the Nine Revolutions Divine Body, I’ll be able to dismantle Immortal Artifacts barehanded.”

“Before the arrival of the Demon Lord, forging the Nine Revolutions Divine Body may be the only way to be absolutely safe.”

After Xia Ningxue left, Lu Changsheng focused his attention on cultivating the Nine Revolutions Divine Demon Body Refining Skills and the Hundredfold Desolate Force to maximize the strength of his body.

Lu Changsheng’s understanding of the Sword Dao was profound, having achieved great accomplishment in the Holy Spirit Sword Art and cultivated the Primordial Sword Scripture to the eighth level.

In the stronghold of Reincarnation Hall, the Reincarnation Hall Master stood with his hands behind him on a protruding cliff, and below was an endless blood pool.

The blood and energy plundered by various Elders and Supreme Elders of Reincarnation Hall all went into the blood pool.

And so did the blood and energy of the entire Refinement Sect.

“Taiyuan, once my blood cultivation reaches great accomplishment, I won’t need the Demon Lord to act. I’ll be able to personally destroy Mount Shu.”