Chapter 413: Chapter 406 True Monarchs Gather (Third Update, Please Subscribe)
The so-called descendants of bloodlines mostly still have some familial ties within five generations.
Beyond five generations, the bloodline connection becomes very thin.
After the boundless years, it’s unknown how many descendants the ancestor Dan Yang has.
At this moment, even if he goes with a flattering face to call the ancestor, the Dan Yang Celestial Venerable may not respond.
Listening to the description from True Monarch Xi Yue, Lu Xuanji frowned slightly.
Among these five Joyful Union Demon Veins of Divinity Transformation, cultivators bearing the title of Divinity Transformation descendants are not the ones to be feared. It is the concubines, disciples, and sons of Divinity Transformation who are formidable and not to be trifled with.
However, these people are relatively few in number.
True Monarch Xi Yue said: "Immortality comes at a cost, and that cost is that while one still lives, many Dao Companions, concubines, disciples, and sons gradually pass away or perish halfway. After countless years, the East Pole Celestial Venerable is left alone; the Life Celestial Venerable has two sons; the Earth Celestial Venerable and Beidou Celestial Venerable are both alone. Only the Dan Yang Celestial Venerable, having a shorter time in proving the Dao, and possessing a Fifth Grade Tree of Time, can extend the lifespan for concubines, disciples, and children. But now, two concubines, one disciple, one daughter, and one son survive, though most have already entered old age, with not much life left!"
"Many cultivators, after proving the Nascent Soul, do not easily accept disciples, leave behind offspring, or take concubines, simply to avoid heartbreak. If the disciple’s talent is poor and predeceases the teacher, it is a heavy blow to the master. If a large number of offspring are left behind but they lack talent and mostly die prematurely, it is also heartbreaking."
"Our generation of cultivators aims to cultivate a carefree life. Taking more concubines, enjoying the pleasures of interaction, is fine. But the concubines accepted must be talented, at least with Golden Core Cultivation or potential for Nascent Soul. If the talent is too poor, in a few hundred years, they will just perish and only sadness remains."
Lu Xuanji said: "I understand! Is there anything else to be mindful of?"
True Monarch Xi Yue said: "Actually, there’s nothing major. In the absence of large conflicts of interest, most Nascent Soul cultivators are kind and approachable. Even if a Ninth-Layer Nascent Soul cultivator’s strength far exceeds that of a First-Layer, they wouldn’t bully them but would instead coexist amicably. Only in significant conflicts of interest would a life-and-death battle arise."
Seeming to sense something, True Monarch Xi Yue said: "Some guests have arrived, quite a few in number, let’s go greet them!"
"They’re here!"
Lu Xuanji felt slightly tense.
Back when he was at the Golden Core stage, he was undoubtedly at a high level; but only after becoming a Nascent Soul has he truly entered the high echelon, joining such a large circle.
With a flicker of his figure, Lu Xuanji and Jin Xi went to the door to greet them.
"Congratulations, Dao Friend Xuanji, on proving the Nascent Soul!"
A black-cloaked cultivator appeared at the Mountain Gate, his presence somewhat cold, with a hint of demonic aura surrounding his body. Although physically of Human Race, he possessed some Demon Race bloodline, and it was True Monarch Mo Yu.
Legend has it that True Monarch Mo Yu’s mother was born of the Demon Race.
True Monarch Mo Yu stood there, most of his presence restrained, but even the slightest release of energy could transform into infinite darkness.
"Many thanks for coming, Dao Friend, please come in!"
Lu Xuanji said.
"Haha, I’m idling about anyway, it’s just right to drop by for some food and drink!" True Monarch Mo Yu laughed, tossing over a box and said: "Dao Friend, upon proving the Nascent Soul, I don’t have a grand gift, but this is just right for you!"
"Thank you, Dao Friend!"
Lu Xuanji said.
As they greeted and entered the hall.
In the hall, delicately arranged food, along with spirit wine and spirit fruits, appeared quite luxurious.
Moments later, six Nascent Soul cultivators arrived one after another.
They were True Monarch Feiyu, True Monarch Mingyue, True Monarch Feixue, True Monarch Youhuo, Barbaric True Monarch, and Earth True Monarch.
True Monarch Feiyu had a scholarly appearance, like a studious person, except for faint gray hairs on the sides of his head; True Monarch Mingyue wore a blue palace dress, with an aura cold as the bright moon, emitting a sliver of cold qi that would instinctively distance people. They were respectively a disciple and a daughter of the Dan Yang Celestial Venerable.
True Monarch Feixue was a female cultivator, an Ice Spirit Root cultivator, dressed in a white gown with blue ribbons at the hem. Her figure was charming and graceful, with the elegance of maturity in her every motion, possessing bright eyes with a favorable gaze, her teeth as white as pearls, and her delicate brows and charming lips. With ice-like skin and jade-like bones, her demeanor was graceful, seductive in her gentle smile, her allure attracting attention.
True Monarch Youhuo was a demon cultivator from Yue Country, a strong entity of the Joyful Union Demon Vein, currently dressed elegantly, like a lady.
Barbaric True Monarch also wore simplistic clothing, with a burly figure emitting a hint of terrifying aura.
Earth True Monarch was still the same old self, resembling an old farmer, with a rustic feel.
These were the true-body arriving cultivators; other Nascent Soul cultivators in closed cultivation sent Golden Core disciples to come.
As toasts were exchanged, everyone conversed, speaking of inconsequential matters.
Lu Xuanji also smiled, appearing close and friendly.
But among each other, though seemingly close, there was separation and mutual vigilance.
Everyone was a thousand-year-old fox, impossible to truly trust anyone else, often resulting in shallow words.
After a while, True Monarch Mingyue smiled and said: "Dao Friend Xuanji, with the surname Lu, my father rarely carries the surname Lu too, and I feel a hint of bloodline connection with you. Dao Friend, you might be an offspring of my third brother!"
"Indeed, back then I only had some suspicions, unable to confirm it, but now meeting with True Monarch, I realize we actually have a trace of bloodline connection!" Lu Xuanji smiled and said: "But such a bloodline connection is too distant!"
"We share the same bloodline. If you have free time, come visit my Bright Moon Peak?"
True Monarch Mingyue said.
"Certainly!"
Lu Xuanji smiled, though he had no real intention to go.
True Monarch Feiyu laughed and said: "Dao Friend Xuanji, your talent is extraordinary. I remember over a hundred years ago, you defeated Gu Changfeng, winning a century’s fortune for our Human Race. That battle surely rattled the Demon Race, who would love nothing more than to kill you. Although you’ve stepped into the Nascent Soul Realm with some self-preservation capability, do not let your guard down!"
"It’s said that the Five-Colored Celestial Venerable is a reincarnation of a Divinity Transformation powerhouse, sweeping all obstacles before him and being invincible. It was unexpected that after reincarnation, encountering Dao Friend, he suffered a devastating defeat!"
Lu Xuanji laughed: "Haven’t you ever thought about taking action to eliminate him? That’s a Divinity Transformation reincarnation! The greatest advantage of a Divinity Transformation reincarnation is the absence of bottlenecks in the early years, able to ascend to the Peak of Divinity Transformation in just two or three hundred years. By then, he’ll be a formidable enemy of the Human Race."
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