Wen Yue's Nascent Soul Formation, Reunion with Jue Ying

Lan Chang'an's public announcement of taking a concubine was certainly not for the purpose of showing off.

The purpose was to give Xia Wenyue a proper status and a sense of belonging, so that she could feel truly at ease and secure, which would be beneficial in her future fight against the Inner Demon Tribulation.

Xia Wenyue remained at the peak of the Late Core Formation for many years, unable to make any further progress in terms of Law Power.

As a Innate Dao Body and the quality of Half-Step Golden Core cultivator, Xia Wenyue has a solid Dao foundation and profound knowledge. She was once a Nascent Soul seed of the Proud Moon Palace.

Lan Chang'an had prepared excellent resources for Nascent Soul Formation, Higher Vehicle spiritual items.

In theory, Xia Wenyue could attempt to reach the Nascent Soul Formation at any time, and the success rate would be quite high.

The biggest variable is the Inner Demon Tribulation.

In the subsequent simulations of the Inner Demon Illusion, Lan Chang'an went all out. He even descended into his Fourth Life, further enhancing the power.

Taking a concubine is not the same as marrying a formal dao companion.

Lan Chang'an publicly stated that it was just a formality and that he hadn't deliberately invited many people.

Even so, many high-ranking cultivators from the Dao Defense Alliance Headquarters came uninvited to offer their congratulations.

Chu Tianfeng did not appear in person, but sent a congratulatory gift privately through his disciple Yin Yuanhai.

Yin Yuanhai made a brief appearance before leaving in a hurry, his expression not looking good.

After all, his junior Situ Lan had passed away not long ago, and had pursued Fairy Xia relentlessly before his death.

If Lan Chang'an hadn't returned and taken away the [Lunar Jade Liquid], the two might have married and become dao companion.

Several days later.

Having completed a round of annihilation, Di Yan Jun returned to the Dao Defense Alliance Headquarters.

Over the past two months, Di Yan Jun has instilled fear in the spies of the Wujian Gate within the Dao Defense Alliance, leaving them with psychological trauma.

Multiple strongholds and nearly a hundred elite spies perished, including several high-ranking True Core cultivators.

Di Yan Jun is skilled at concealment, and his attacks are swift, ruthless, and almost never miss.

This was a powerful countermeasure to the death of Situ Lan.

The Dao Defense Alliance was overjoyed, and Alliance Leader Chu personally received Di Yan Jun and rewarded him for his meritorious service.

"Master, these are the spoils from the recent annihilation of the Wujian Gate's stronghold."

Di Yan Jun reported the specific battle results to Lan Chang'an.

Because Di Yan Jun personally handed over the spoils of war to Lan Chang'an, he kept 30% for himself.

Lan Chang'an's fourth-order divination, his behind-the-scenes command, is actually more crucial.

"Hmm, not a bad haul."

Lan Chang'an took stock of the spoils of war. Although they were not comparable to those of Nascent Soul Old Monsters, they were enough to make an ordinary Core Formation Cultivator rich overnight.

During the extermination process, Di Yan Jun inevitably indulged in some gluttony, Lan Chang'an turned a blind eye to it.

"Oh, right, the Little Mouse also has a water-attribute spiritual item that slightly promotes the Nascent Soul Formation of the corresponding Cultivation Method. I'll give it as a congratulatory gift for the master taking a concubine."

After speaking, Di Yan Jun opened his mouth and spat out a blue, natural water-based spirit pearl.

"Thank you for your thoughtfulness. You can give it to Fairy Xia yourself later."

Lan Chang'an glanced at it; the aquatic spiritual creature was clearly a product of the coastal area of Great Abyss.

Although it is not a top-tier Nascent Soul Formation spiritual object, it does offer some benefits to those Nascent Soul Formation Cultivation Method are compatible with it.

Fairy Xia was overjoyed to receive the water-based spiritual item from Di Yan Jun, and felt a sense of warmth.

True Lord Lu's act of favoring her is a sign of his recognition and acceptance of her, as if she were family.

This lessened her worries and her concerns about her master, True Lord Golden Moon.

"Don't worry, Di Yan Jun can hold off your master."

Lan Chang'an knew what she was thinking, and his comforting tone gave her a sense of security.

"Your only goal now is to prepare for Nascent Soul Formation. Once you advance to the Nascent Soul Realm, no one in the Cultivation World can control your destiny."

Lan Chang'an has always acted with integrity, and he made an agreement with Fairy Xia when providing resources for Nascent Soul Formation.

If Xia Wenyue regrets her Nascent Soul Formation, she can voluntarily terminate the relationship after one hundred years and compensate with resources for the Nascent Soul Formation fortuitous opportunity, or items of equivalent value.

True Lord Golden Moon, who was stationed at the front line, received news that Lan Chang'an was taking a concubine, and the other party was none other than his own disciple Xia Wenyue.

"This is outrageous!"

The True Lord Golden Moon was furious and felt utterly humiliated.

Xia Wenyue has once again crossed her line.

A hundred years ago, he gave the [Lunar Jade Liquid] to Turtle Lu without her permission. This time, without her consent, he dares to pledge his life to her?

The former represents a loss of tangible benefits, while the latter has caused her, as the Palace Master True Lord Master, to lose face.

True Lord Golden Moon immediately dispatched his disciples to the Dao Defense Alliance Headquarters to summon Xia Wenyue back to the palace for a speech.

The disciple who went to make contact was Senior Sister Nalan, who had a good relationship with Xia Wenyue in the palace.

When Senior Sister Nalan arrived at the Dao Defense Alliance Headquarters, she learned that Junior Sister Xia was in seclusion and she did not even get to see her.

It is said that the Elder True Lord Changqing of the Dao Defense Alliance instructed that no one else should disturb Xia Wenyue's cultivation without his permission.

Senior Sister Nalan returned to the front lines to report back to her master.

"Seclusion?"

True Lord Golden Moon sneered, his face turning deathly cold:

"Fine! You think you've gotten too big for your britches just because you've climbed up to True Lord Changqing?"

In her view, Xia Wenyue's so-called seclusion was just an excuse.

This woman has remained at the Peak Core Formation for a long time, without any opportunity to Nascent Soul Formation fortuitous opportunity. What is the point of her secluded cultivation?

"You were deceived and suffered losses a hundred years ago, yet you remain stubbornly unenlightened! Could it be that that stingy Turtle Lu could grant you a complete fortuitous opportunity to Nascent Soul Formation?"

True Lord Golden Moon is stationed at the front line and has a mission to complete, so it is not suitable for him to return at the moment.

Xia Wenyue's private engagement was, after all, a private matter and a family scandal.

If we prioritize personal interests over public duty and storm the Dao Defense Alliance Headquarters to demand answers, we will only become a laughingstock to outsiders.

At that time, the pro-war faction might blame her for acting impulsively and disregarding the overall situation.

More importantly, she knew she was no match for Lan Chang'an's favorite concubine and could not force her into submission.

Several years ago, Lan Chang'an fought to a draw with Yin Yuanhai, the disciple of Alliance Leader Chu, using only his Spirit Pet.

True Lord Golden Moon advanced to the Nascent Soul earlier, and although his cultivation was more profound, he was only slightly stronger than Yin Yuanhai, with no significant difference between them.

True Lord Golden Moon had a plan in mind. He started this matter by adhering to the moral principles of his teachers, thus securing the moral high ground for himself.

Regardless, Xia Wenyue was a disciple trained by the Proud Moon Palace.

Lan Chang'an's act of taking a concubine without informing his master is unethical and violates the mainstream rules of the Cultivation World, making him the party in the wrong.

"Keep an eye on the movements at the Dao Defense Alliance Headquarters. I'll go and question Dao Defense Alliance after my turn comes."

The True Lord Golden Moon's eyes were sharp, and he gave another instruction to Senior Sister Nalan.

Six months later.

The True Lord Golden Moon finally completed his rotation and returned to the Proud Moon Palace.

While she was guarding the front line, Lan Chang'an happened to take a concubine. True Lord Golden Moon couldn't help but suspect that this might be the Alliance Leader Chu covering for Lan Chang'an.

"Master, something's wrong!"

"For the past six months or so, Junior Sister Xia seems to have been in seclusion and hasn't shown her face. But recently, the Dao Defense Alliance Headquarters has reported the unusual phenomenon of Nascent Soul Formation."

Senior Sister Nalan immediately reported the news to her master.

"What! Nascent Soul Formation? That wicked disciple really intends to break through to the Nascent Soul?"

True Lord Golden Moon's expression changed slightly, filled with surprise and doubt.

Lan Chang'an and Yin Yuanhai are both newly promoted Nascent Soul in recent decades.

Lan Chang'an, being a Rogue Cultivator cultivator, how could he so easily obtain a complete Nascent Soul Formation fortuitous opportunity?

True Lord Golden Moon and Senior Sister Nalan rushed to the Dao Defense Alliance Headquarters immediately.

They are hundreds of miles apart.

True Lord Golden Moon stared blankly at the strange phenomenon of Nascent Soul Formation in the sky.

Above the main headquarters of the Dao Defense Alliance in the mountain city, the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi roared and converged, forming a huge vortex of Spiritual Qi.

The phenomenon of the Nascent Soul Formation was expanding steadily and methodically.

A chilling pressure of Law Power power subtly broke through the limits of the Golden Core Realm, touching the threshold of the Nascent Soul Realm stage.

Grayish aura of impending doom gradually appeared on the clouds in the sky.

"Judging from these signs, the first step of Nascent Soul Formation Shattering Core to Form Nascent Soul,' has been successfully completed, even faster than expected."

The high-ranking cultivators of the Dao Defense Alliance, including the Nascent Soul True Lord, were watching the Nascent Soul Formation in the sky.

"Master, that aura of Law Power power seems to resemble Junior Sister Xia, could it really be her...?"

Senior Sister Nalan is considerably older than Xia Wenyue, and now she looks like a middle-aged woman.

She opened her mouth, but her mind was already made up.

Otherwise, how could Junior Sister Xia dare to offend Master and willingly become Lan Chang'an's concubine?

Senior Sister Nalan had mixed feelings; besides envy and longing, there was also a touch of bitterness.

Xia Shimei's beauty and Innate Dao Body attracted the attention of top young talents in the Dao Defense Alliance. This once made her envious, and even harbored a trace of jealousy deep in her heart.

Later, Xia Wenyue was relegated to the sidelines and no longer received special attention, which she found regrettable and pitiful.

Unexpectedly, Junior Sister Xia now has a chance to turn things around.

As Nascent Soul Cultivator, True Lord Golden Moon could see more through the signs of Nascent Soul Formation.

Xia Wenyue's process of Nascent Soul Formation was more stable and had a stronger momentum than hers back then.

This means that the female disciple has obtained a good fortuitous opportunity to Nascent Soul Formation, and Higher Vehicle Nascent Soul Formation spiritual object.

True Lord Golden Moon's expression turned grim. He stopped his Escape Light and stood at a distance, not continuing his flight towards the Dao Defense Alliance Headquarters.

Standing on the moral high ground, she originally intended to come over and question them, demanding an explanation.

But when she saw Xia Wenyue's aura Nascent Soul Formation, her fierce momentum diminished, and she became less confident.

For over a century, she neglected Xia Wenyue, refusing to allow the latter to cultivate her Nascent Soul Formation.

The other elders of the Dao Defense Alliance are willing to allocate resources to support Xia Wenyue's Nascent Soul Formation; how could she, as her master, possibly stop them?

If that were the case, it would be a prime example of jealousy of the virtuous and capable, and a narrow-mindedness.

"Xia Wenyue, you are ungrateful and treacherous. Even if you can Shattering Core to Form Nascent Soul, how can you guarantee that you will overcome the Inner Demon Tribulation?"

True Lord Golden Moon's sharp eyebrows were furrowed, and his expression was unpredictable.

At this moment, a hidden thought lingered deep within her: she did not want to see her disciple successfully Nascent Soul Formation.

Back then, True Lord Golden Moon poured resources into another Nascent Soul Formation seed with an Earth Spiritual Root, but it failed.

If Xia Wenyue successfully Nascent Soul Formation with Lan Chang'an's support, wouldn't that be a slap in the face for her, turning her into a huge joke?

Boom!

Moments later, the tribulation clouds in the sky began to brew Heavenly Thunder Tribulation.

The majestic power of the heavens made the cultivators watching from afar tremble with fear.

As bolts of lightning struck, the newly formed Nascent Soul Formation Law Power power did not vanish.

Inside the Elder Mansion at the Dao Defense Alliance Headquarters.

Xia Wenyue's dress was torn, and several minor burn marks appeared on her snow-white skin.

A Ice Lotus Magic Treasure floated around her, splitting into several azure Ice Crystal Light Lotus that spun around, their icy beauty breathtaking and lifelike, automatically protecting their owner.

Each strike of the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation seemed to collide with icebergs, sending ice shards flying and releasing terrifying cold energy.

This Ice Lotus Magic Treasure was the strongest Law Treasure that Lan Chang'an obtained from True Lord Lingxue during the battle with the Seven True Lords.

In that one-on-one fight, Di Yan Jun was suppressed and bound by True Lord Lingxue, and was no match for the latter.

In order to withstand the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation and preserve more vital energy, Lan Chang'an had Xia Wenyue refine this treasure half a year ago.

With Innate Dao Body combined with compatible Divine Ability and Law Treasure, one's combat strength surpasses that of cultivators of the same level.

This advantage is also reflected in overcoming tribulations.

In addition, there was another magical artifact Thunder-Striking Wood that could weaken heavenly lightning, which hovered above the head.

"Today's Nascent Soul Formation formation and tribulation is so similar to the scene in the Heavenly Demon Illusion Realm."

Xia Wenyue survived the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation, and although she was seriously injured, she fared better than most of those undergoing tribulation.

She quickly took the healing Sacred Medicine prepared by Lan Chang'an.

Before the final Inner Demon Tribulation arrives, use the Heart Tribulation artifact to light a piece of purple sandalwood in front of you.

When Xia Wenyue Nascent Soul Formation tribulation, Lan Chang'an was not at the manor; he only left Di Yan Jun as her protector.

At this point, there's nothing he can do to change anything.

The Dao Defense Alliance Headquarters is the safest place for our faction.

Xia Wenyue's Nascent Soul Formation attracted the attention of various forces, including the opposing Demonic Path faction.

Three hundred miles away from the place where the Nascent Soul Formation.

On the hill, a crooked tree swayed its branches in the wind, casting a slightly abnormally distorted shadow on the ground.

Upon closer inspection, one can see a strange, dark humanoid shadow standing under the shade of the tree.

The eerie figure, cloaked and with blurred features, its pupils like two dark points of light, was gazing in the direction of the Dao Defense Alliance Headquarters.

"If the Defenders of the Dao Defense Alliance were to produce a new Nascent Soul in the near future, the influence of the previous assassination attempt would vanish, and they would be at a disadvantage in the power struggle."

The eerie shadow in the cloak murmured.

However, even with his stealth skills, he dared not approach or infiltrate the headquarters of the Defenders of the Dao Defense Alliance.

They can only hope that the Nascent Soul Formation fails, severely damaging the confidence of the Dao Defense Alliance.

Just then...

An inconspicuous pale blue Escape Light descended from the clouds.

The cloaked figure didn't seem to care. In his concealed state, unless someone was deliberately looking for him, a Nascent Soul Cultivator wouldn't easily notice him. Even cultivators below the Nascent Soul would have difficulty detecting him even at close range.

However, the white-clad man who descended with the azure Escape Light Lower Vehicle.

Seemingly oblivious, he stood with his back to the eerie shadow.

The Stealth Shadow Helmsman's heart skipped a beat!

The visitor was none other than True Lord Changqing, who was currently enjoying great influence in the Dao Defense Alliance.

This person happened to be sitting next to the shadow, and he certainly didn't consider it a coincidence.

"What brings you here, True Lord Lu?"

The cloaked shadow's body tensed, and the Shadowless True Lord Stealth Shadow, who was remotely controlling the Ghost Shadow Divine Ability, couldn't help but be drenched in sweat.

The shadow Divine Ability he practiced was superior because of its unpredictable and stealthy nature, making it impossible to defend against.

However, there are also many drawbacks.

When the shadow is remotely controlled, the real body will be restricted to one place and unable to move freely.

The Ghost Shadow's direct combat ability is inferior to that of Fourth-Order Beast King. Once locked on by Nascent Soul True Lord and losing its stealth, it will be easily defeated.

The Ghost Shadow Clone is created from his own shadow; once destroyed, it will bring severe backlash to the original body.

"Fellow Daoist Divine Ability's Cultivation Method and supernatural abilities are somewhat similar to the innate abilities of the ' Shadow Demon ' clan in the Demon Peak Realm."

Lan Chang'an spoke calmly, as if it were casual conversation.

"The Shadow Demon race?"

True Lord Stealth Shadow was secretly surprised. Some of the ancient traditions of their Six Demonic Sects actually came from other realms. It was said to be related to the True Demon race of higher realms.

Judging from Lan Chang'an's tone, could it be that he has dealt with the real Shadow Demon, or possesses some secrets of the inheritance?

Lan Chang'an didn't elaborate on the reasons, but changed the subject and said coldly.

"You assassinated Situ Lan, fine. But Xia Wenyue is True Lord woman."

"True Lord Lu, you've misunderstood! Our Wujian Gate has been lying low recently and has no further assassination plans."

The Ghost Shadow clone's voice was low and hoarse, as if it came from another dimension.

The Stealth Shadow Helmsman was telling the truth. The actions of Di Yan Jun half a year ago had caused panic among the spies of the Wujian Gate Affairs Sect and the people in various strongholds.

The spies were wiped out without warning, and the operation was swift, ruthless, and precise.

"That's good! For the sake of that mysterious Daoist priest, I, Lu, will let you off the hook for now."

After saying this, Lan Chang'an got up and left the crooked tree.

Mysterious Daoist priest?

The True Lord Stealth Shadow was startled, and couldn't help but recall that more than a hundred years ago, he was severely injured by a mysterious expert from beyond the realm, and he used a secret technique at all costs to escape death.

He was saved by a Wandering Merchant Daoist when he was on the verge of death.

When he awoke, he saw the Daoist's back and asked who he was.

The Daoist replied, "I am the Daoist Tianji. Hope we meet again someday."

Back then, the cousin of True Lord Stealth Shadow tragically died. Not only did the rescue attempt fail, but the Wujian Gate also lost another leader and many elite members.

Afterwards, after extensive investigation, True Lord Stealth Shadow confirmed that the mysterious extraterrestrial powerhouse was likely targeting Lan Chang'an.

The member of the Wujian Gate intelligence agency was mistakenly injured during the investigation, becoming an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire.

Jueying investigated his cousin's whereabouts for a long time before his death.

Based on subtle clues, he deduced that his cousin had been controlled by True Person Changqing for many years and had even betrayed information within the sect.

But family scandals should not be aired in public.

He himself also had to bear responsibility, so he chose to conceal the specific details and did not report it.

"May I ask, what is the relationship between that Daoist Tianji and True Lord Lu?"

"That mysterious Daoist priest killed True Lord from another realm, took his spoils, and left. Because I provided crucial information, I received his favor and guidance, which enabled me to later Nascent Soul Formation."

Lan Chang'an recalled, his hands behind his back.

"I don't know how I can ever repay that senior's life-saving grace..."

True Lord Stealth Shadow was half-believing and half-doubting, but his tone revealed his sincere gratitude.

Lan Chang'an's legendary achievements are not surprising, as he was blessed with extraordinary luck and fortuitous opportunity and received guidance from a master.

It sounds like Lan Chang'an and the mysterious Daoist Tianji only met once or twice, and their relationship wasn't particularly close.

"The elixir that saved you that day was provided by me, Lu. That senior Daoist priest saw that you possessed extraordinary fortune and were not destined to die, which is why he took pity on you."

Before leaving, the Daoist said, "If Fellow Daoist Jueying is truly grateful, perhaps he should express it to me, Lu. This is also why I didn't attack you today."

After speaking, Lan Chang'an rode away in his Escape Light, no longer paying attention to True Lord Stealth Shadow's further investigation.

The cloaked shadow lingered in place, pondered for a moment, then transformed into a ghostly shadow, disappearing from sight in a few flashes.

"If most of what Lan Chang'an said is true, then the Daoist priest's life-saving grace from back then will fall on him."

"If it's fabricated, Lan Chang'an might actually be that ' Daoist Tianji,' who spared my life for some reason."

The True Lord Stealth Shadow considered these two possibilities.

If it is the latter, Lan Chang'an's Divine Ability Law Power at the Late Core Formation were truly terrifying, as he was able to reverse the situation and kill a Nascent Soul True Lord was not at his peak.

Moreover, this terrifying figure had once saved his life. This karmic connection was rather heavy.

Lan Chang'an quietly returned to the Dao Defense Alliance Headquarters.

At this point, the phenomenon of Nascent Soul Formation had disappeared.

Under the rules of heaven and earth, the gray-black calamity clouds in the sky receded like a tide.

Above the Elder Mansion, auspicious clouds of five colors appeared, and the mysterious sound of the Great Dao the Unseen, bringing down invisible Daoist rhythms.

The Dao Defense Alliance Headquarters was filled with a festive atmosphere.

Lan Chang'an breathed a sigh of relief and revealed a look of joy.

Xia Wenyue possessed a profound foundation in Law Power and superior resources for Nascent Soul Formation formation. The spiritual artifacts she used, obtained from True Lord Yunlan's Little Gold, were even better than those Lan Chang'an had used at the time.

The greatest variable, the Inner Demon Tribulation, was tempered and spurred on by Lan Chang'an for a long period of time, making his will and Dao heart even stronger.

Normally speaking, Xia Wenyue's success rate in Nascent Soul Formation is higher than that of most cultivators in the Cultivation World.

However, while Lan Chang'an was absolutely certain of victory in the Nascent Soul Tribulation, he could only increase the odds of success, but dared not guarantee it.

He had gone out for a stroll beforehand to avoid witnessing Xia Wenyue's tragic death and dissipation after his Nascent Soul Formation failed.

Congratulations, True Lord Lu, on the formation of your Nascent Soul Nascent Soul!

Many high-level cultivators offered their congratulations upon Lan Chang'an's entry into the Dao Defense Alliance Headquarters.

Xia Wenyue has just successfully Nascent Soul Formation and needs to comprehend the Dao of Heaven and Earth and consolidate her cultivation realm; she should not be disturbed.

"Haha! Fairy Xia has successfully achieved Nascent Soul; True Lord Lu is truly blessed."

The Alliance Leader Chu laughed heartily, clearly in high spirits. He took the initiative to come out and congratulate Lan Chang'an.

Yin Yuanhai, standing beside Chu Tianfeng, wore a slightly forced smile, with a hint of worry in his eyes.

Lan Chang'an already possessed the power of a Tier 4 Demon King, and with the addition of a Nascent Soul fairy as his partner, his influence within the Dao Defense Alliance was immense, rivaling even that of Alliance Leader Chu.

His master, Chu Tianfeng, was exceptionally broad-minded and confident enough to keep the Dao Defense Alliance in check. In fact, he had previously provided convenience for Lan Chang'an and Fairy Xia.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Fairy Xia concluded her comprehension of the Dao of Heaven and Earth.

Her injuries had not yet healed. She took off her charred and tattered magic robe and put on a moon-white palace dress, which made her even more ethereal, like a fairy from the moon palace who was lonely and high above.

"Thanks to Lu Lang's guidance, I narrowly escaped the Inner Demon Tribulation. I will repay Lu Lang's kindness after I have consolidated my cultivation."

Secret Chamber, Xia Wenyue transmitted her voice to Lan Chang'an, and bowed respectfully in his direction to express her gratitude.

It's Inner Demon Tribulation, but a hint of tenderness appeared in her usually cold and aloof eyes.

"Now that Fairy Xia Nascent Soul Formation, isn't the status of 'second wife' a bit beneath her? True Lord Lu will surely elevate her to the position of principal wife in the future, won't he?"

Some high-ranking cultivators gossiped privately.

While the Dao Defense Alliance Headquarters was bustling with activity, a brilliant, moon-like Escape Light approached from hundreds of miles away, accompanied by the spiritual pressure of Nascent Soul True Lord.

The two women who arrived were none other than True Lord Golden Moon and Senior Sister Nalan.

After calming himself down, True Lord Golden Moon nodded in approval:

"Wen Yue truly lives up to her reputation as the disciple I chose back then; she possesses the aptitude and potential to reach the Nascent Soul Formation stage."

(End of this chapter)