Chapter 320: Chapter 319: Lu Fan Steps into Foundation Establishment, Five Elements Sword (First Update, Seeking Subscription)
The little fox departed, and at the moment of departure, Lu Xuanji felt a slight sorrow.
But after the sorrow, it transformed into a bit of determination.
He was still too weak.
With the little fox’s departure, Lu Xuanji’s mood worsened.
Just three days later, the token on Jin Xi’s body started to resonate, conveying a message. She frowned slightly but still said, "I have to leave. Because the Demon Emperor of the Hundred Thousand Mountains has mobilized, I must confront them!"
Lu Xuanji anxiously asked, "Will there be a war?"
"I don’t know!" Jin Xi said, "From my estimation, the probability of war is not high because it’s not worth it. According to the agreement between the Hundred Thousand Mountains and Chu Country, battles between both sides primarily occur at the Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Purple Mansion, and Golden Core stages. Once reaching the Nascent Soul Realm, both sides won’t easily go to war because it’s not worth it!"
"At the Nascent Soul Realm, unless some special secret realms are opened or some precious treasures are involved, it’s rare for Nascent Soul Great Cultivators to engage in battles."
"The possibility of war is not high, but accidents cannot be ruled out!"
After giving some instructions, Jin Xi disappeared.
Due to Jin Xi’s departure, Lu Xuanji also lost the mood to travel and returned to the Lu Family with Ning Xue.
After notifying, the Lu Family’s Mountain Protection Array activated, entering a state of readiness, prepared to fight at any time.
Generally, it’s rare for Nascent Soul cultivators to engage in large battles, similar to how Rabbit Country and Golden Eagle Country wouldn’t easily go to war in the past life. However, if tensions escalate, both sides fighting to the bitter end are prepared for the worst.
There are always various accidents in the world.
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As the confrontation at the front line persisted, the situation became tense.
The nearby cultivation families also entered a state of readiness, as if about to start fighting at any moment.
With the ominous foreboding of an impending storm, preparations were underway, and time passed by.
But three years later, the confrontation ended.
Nascent Soul cultivators from both sides retreated, and Lu Xuanji, upon receiving this news, also breathed a sigh of relief.
Finally, no war was necessary!
If the Nascent Soul cultivators on both sides had fully engaged in battle and things escalated, Nascent Soul cultivators might have also fallen. As for those lower-level Golden Core cultivators, Purple Mansion cultivators, Foundation Establishment cultivators, and so on, who knows how many would have perished.
Once a battle begins, no one can guarantee they’ll survive until the end.
In such battles, it’s better not to fight if possible.
Cultivating immortality is not for killing but for enjoying life and aiming for immortality.
Without major conflicts, both sides try to control the scale of war, avoiding involving Nascent Soul cultivators in battle, to prevent losing control of the conflict.
Now, both sides have signed an agreement and both armies have retreated, so war will not erupt.
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Time passed, and three more years elapsed.
On this day, at the Lu Family, an aura soared into the sky, exuding a terrifying presence.
Lu Xuanji stepped forward to the entrance of the cave mansion, patiently waiting.
After a long time, the entrance opened, and out came a handsome man, tall in stature, with an aura that held the operation of Five Elements. The presence of the Five Elements existed in birth and extinction, and the entire body exuded martial strength and valor, it was the second son, Lu Fan.
"Greetings, Father!"
Lu Fan stepped forward and said.
"Finally reached Foundation Establishment, well done!"
Lu Xuanji looked at his son, letting out a slight sigh of relief, grateful in his eyes.
This youngest son didn’t have good potential, possessing only Five Spirit Roots. Even after his Spirit Root improved, being tempered with Five Elements Peacock Essence Blood and having cultivated the Dragon Transformation Scripture, all this effort finally made him a Foundation Establishment Cultivator at fifty-three.
This speed isn’t considered fast, but it’s not slow either.
"It was all thanks to your teachings, Father. Had it not been for your guidance, I probably wouldn’t have reached this step!" Lu Fan said, joy evident in his words.
If it wasn’t for his father’s support, how could a Five Spirit Root Cultivator like him achieve Foundation Establishment? Just because he had a strong will and wouldn’t give up?
"Not bad, keep up the effort!"
Lu Xuanji said with a smile, seemingly thinking of something, and directly took out the Li Fire Sword, handing it over!
"This is the first Magical Treasure I refined. Initially, I planned to become a Sword Cultivator, but later realized I wasn’t suited to be one, just like a deadwood in Sword Dao. I’m giving this sword to you. It holds three of my attacks sealed within. If you encounter an unbeatable opponent, release it to save your life!"
"Just don’t use it lightly!"
Lu Xuanji said.
"Thank you, Father!"
Lu Fan accepted the Li Fire Sword, and upon activation, it emitted a humming sound.
This was a Fourth-Grade Spiritual Treasure, extremely rare even for Golden Core Cultivators.
Giving it directly to a Foundation Establishment Cultivator might seem wasteful, but who else would he give it to if not his son, Lu Fan.
This treasure sword was only Second Grade when sealed.
As cultivation improves, the Li Fire Sword would gradually unseal.
"Also, these four treasure swords are for you!"
Lu Xuanji took out four more swords, handing them over.
The four swords were the Earth Divine Sword, Geng Metal Divine Sword, Sunflower Water Divine Sword, and Wood God Sword. When combined with the Li Fire Divine Sword, they can form the Five Elements Divine Sword, with incredible power and terrifying lethality.
"Thank you, Father!"
Lu Fan accepted the four treasure swords and used Essence Blood to refine them. The five great treasure swords immediately entered his body, nourishing his physique.
"Fan’Er, you’ve worked hard!"
Lu Xuanji said.
These years, Lu Fan had made tremendous contributions to the family’s growth, having married over a hundred concubines consecutively, fathering over a thousand children, contributing greatly to the family lineage.
The hardships endured weren’t known to outsiders, but he knew well.
The second son strove for the family’s prosperity, but the eldest son, Lu Xian, had been missing for decades. If not for sensing his aura was vigorous and alive, it would almost be presumed he died abroad.
Then, Lu Xuanji started giving lessons, discussing common knowledge about Foundation Establishment, the mysteries of some Divine Techniques, insights into magic, hurdles in cultivation techniques, and points to note in the Foundation Establishment Realm, continuing for over three days.
Lu Fan listened carefully and also asked questions.
This son didn’t just have average potential; even his comprehension was mediocre.
Many simple issues were unclear to him, and each needed to be inquired about.
Initially, Lu Xuanji explained patiently, but as the explanations continued, he gradually grew a bit impatient, several times wanting to scold him, like saying his head was as thick as wood, filled with paste, and questioning why he was so dull.
But several times, he held back.
Forget it, you are my son.
No, I should be calling you my father!
Your comprehension is lacking, so I can only endure!
Until three days later, Lu Xuanji finally stepped out of the cave mansion, letting out a long deep breath.
These five days were almost a form of torture.
Now it’s finally over.
My son is truly part of the Mortal Stream!
Without powerful external aids, having average talent, comprehension, and opportunities, a mortal in every sense.
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PS: There’s only one update this morning, writer’s block!