Starting as a Son-in-law to Establish an immortal Family

Chapter 1277: Chapter 441: The Might of the Dao Soldier, the Formless Treasure Wheel!

“Oh, the Blackwater Jiaolong Dao Soldiers have advanced?”

Lu Changsheng’s brow lifted slightly upon hearing this, a trace of joy appearing on his face.

Years ago, he invested considerable time and effort into cultivating this batch of Blackwater Jiaolong Dao Soldiers.

However, their growth was painfully slow.

Despite his heavy investment of resources, along with the assistance of Ancient Beast Taming Charms, their speed remained frustratingly sluggish, eventually prompting him to lose interest.

Yet now, one of the Dao Soldiers had finally achieved Second Rank advancement, making him feel somewhat pleased.

“Chensha, come see me.”

Lu Changsheng enveloped the entire Blue Cloud Peak with his Divine Sense and summoned his son, Lu Chensha, who was training Iron Fire Ants, intending to inspect the Second Rank Blackwater Jiaolong Dao Soldier.

Soon after, Lu Chensha arrived at the Lu Family Mansion.

Upon seeing Lu Changsheng and the others, he respectfully clasped his hands in greeting: “Chensha greets Father and Aunt.”

“Hm.”

Lu Changsheng nodded faintly and, accompanied by Lu Chensha, ascended to the summit of Blue Cloud Peak, saying, “Release the Second Rank Blackwater Jiaolong Dao Soldier for me to see.”

“Yes, Father!”

Lu Chensha responded reverently, then retrieved the Ancient Beast Taming Charm and activated the ‘Beast Technique’ spell.

“Buzz!”

The Ancient Charm radiated brilliant light, and a streak of black aura shot forth, manifesting as a pitch-black Jiaolong roughly three zhang (9 meters) long and as thick as a barrel, its hide covered with dense, dark scales.

The Blackwater Jiaolong Dao Soldier had a pair of short legs beneath its body shimmering with a cold, obsidian gleam, and a solitary small black horn atop its head.

“Hooo-aargh!”

As the Blackwater Jiaolong Dao Soldier emerged, a surge of aqueous energy spread across the surroundings, causing the creature to soar on misty clouds.

“A Second Rank Blackwater Jiaolong Dao Soldier, its innate monster techniques awakened: Black Water Divine Light, Cloud Soaring Technique, and Illusion Mist Technique…”

Lu Changsheng scrutinized the Dao Soldier before him.

The Blackwater Jiaolong Spell refined demon beasts into Blackwater Jiaolong Dao Soldiers, with notable differences in appearance during the First Rank.

Upon advancing to Second Rank, aside from retaining some minor traits, they largely metamorphosize into the form of a Blackwater Jiaolong.

When Dao Soldiers reach Third Rank, unless the demon beast’s original bloodline was extraordinary and its innate talents remarkable, few of their original features remain, as they are entirely transformed into the likeness of a Blackwater Jiaolong.

“Though it’s only Second Rank and its combat strength is limited, using it as a mount does have a certain prestige.”

Lu Changsheng chuckled faintly at the sight of the imposing Blackwater Jiaolong Dao Soldier before him.

This Dao Soldier belonged to the water element.

Its full combat effectiveness could only be unleashed within aquatic environments.

Brought outside, its abilities were no more than average at best.

Nonetheless, its appearance was impressive—ferocious and dignified, with a semblance of the majestic aura of a Jiaolong.

“Is there only one Second Rank Blackwater Jiaolong at present?”

Lu Changsheng turned to Lu Chensha.

“In response to Father, currently there is only this one Dao Soldier that has advanced to Second Rank. Five others are progressing, three are on the verge of advancing, and at most within a year, they will achieve Second Rank…”

Lu Chensha reported dutifully.

Lu Changsheng had reared a total of eighty-one Blackwater Jiaolong Dao Soldiers.

Among the earlier members refined from Bi-blood Carp Kings and various low- to mid-tier bloodline demon beasts, their foundation was relatively weak, so he opted for simpler cultivation, without the intention of accelerating them to Second Rank.

After all, even if these Blackwater Jiaolong Dao Soldiers reached Second Rank, their potential was exhausted, making advancement to Third Rank almost impossible.

However, the nine Blackwater Jiaolong Dao Soldiers subject to more intensive cultivation were also of merely high-tier bloodline grade.

“Hm.”

Lu Changsheng nodded slightly, stepping onto the head of the Blackwater Jiaolong.

Although the Blackwater Jiaolong Soldier Charm had been handed over to Lu Chensha,

these Blackwater Jiaolong Dao Soldiers were all forged by him using the Blackwater Jiaolong Spell, giving them an innate reverence and submissiveness toward him, remaining under his control.

“Come here.”

Lu Changsheng raised his hand lightly, pulling his son Lu Chensha onto the head of the Blackwater Jiaolong as well, preparing to test its prowess.

“Roar! Roar! Roar!”

The Blackwater Jiaolong bellowed fiercely, its scales shimmering, surrounded by swirling mist as torrents of aqueous vapor surged around it, propelling it toward Bi Shui Lake.

“What’s that?”

“A Jiaolong! That’s a Second Rank Jiaolong!”

“When did our family acquire a Second Rank Jiaolong?”

“It’s Father alongside Chensha!”

Many on Blue Cloud Peak noted the commotion, noticing a fearsome black Jiaolong flying toward Bi Shui Lake with an aura of majesty, upon whose ferocious head stood two figures. Discussions arose in astonishment.

“Apart from the Nine Netherhound guarding White Tiger Mountain, Bi Lake Mountain actually possesses another Second Rank Spiritual Beast!?”

“Could this Second Rank Jiaolong possibly be Lu Ancestor’s mount?”

“What is Lu Ancestor planning to do?”

Cultivators visiting Bi Lake Mountain for the ceremony were astounded, shocked, and filled with envy at the spectacle.

Although this type of Second Rank Dao Soldier was entirely insignificant to Lu Changsheng, kept for amusement,

to cultivators from other families, it would be akin to a Second Order Great Demon—a Clan Guardian Spirit Beast!

Particularly, the Blackwater Jiaolong Dao Soldier boasted an extremely striking appearance.

As it soared high in the sky, were it not examined closely, it could easily be mistaken for a demon beast with Earth Grade bloodline.

“Roar! Roar! Roar—”

As the Blackwater Jiaolong reached the skies over Bi Shui Lake, its excitement visibly increased, becoming enveloped in a heavy mist, causing waves to surge upward from the lake.

“Settle down.”

Lu Changsheng frowned with displeasure, pressing his foot against the Jiaolong’s head.

This Bi Shui Lake belonged to his family, stocked with numerous Spiritual Fish. What if they ended up harmed?

The Blackwater Jiaolong whimpered softly, retracting its imposing air.

Soon after, a Bi Lake Mountain Token appeared in Lu Changsheng’s hand.

This token carried partial Formation restrictions, allowing activation of the Bi Lake Mountain Great Formation.

Through the token, Lu Changsheng activated the second transformation of the Bi Lake Mountain Great Formation, ‘Bihu Stream Layers.’

From Bi Shui Lake, columns of water erupted skyward, layers of mist spread, cloaking the surroundings in azure currents and foggy haze, isolating this portion of the heavens and earth.

Then Lu Changsheng turned to his son, Lu Chensha, saying, “Chensha, release all the Dao Soldiers except those currently advancing.”

Within his Qi Ocean Core, the Yin Yang Great Path Golden Core orbited around the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus, radiating brilliant resplendence.