Chapter 471: Divine Power and Breakthrough
Back then in Pingdu Mountain, in order to rescue Lu Dao and Xu Shan from the clutches of the Eight Ghost Immortals, Shang Lu forced himself to communicate with the gods and asked Tu Bo to send down his divine power to crush the He thieves who were impersonating “Lü Dongbin” and “Lan Caihe”.

Afterwards, they took a detailed look at the conditions of the two Ghost Immortals. Not only were their bodies crushed to pieces, their souls were also completely dispersed, and there was no need to do any follow-up work.

As for the spiritual roots of the two Ghost Eight Immortals, not even a shadow of them could be seen.

So much so that everyone unanimously believed that the spiritual roots of the two Ghost Eight Immortals were also crushed by the terrifying divine power that broke through.

But in fact, the spiritual roots of the two Ghost Eight Immortals were indeed severely damaged, but not destroyed.

What everyone didn’t see was that the moment the two Ghost Eight Immortals died suddenly, the spiritual roots in their bodies were taken away by Sanniang.

Otherwise, their bodies and souls would be destroyed together.

Shang Lu didn’t know about this before. After he had refined the evil miasma in his body, he suddenly saw Sanniang coming up to him, taking out two severely damaged spiritual roots and stuffing them directly into his mouth.

After the two spiritual roots were swallowed and sent to the internal organs, Shang Lu realized that the spiritual roots of “Lü Dongbin” and “Lan Caihe” were not destroyed, but taken away by Sanniang.

“As expected of Sanniang!”

If there weren’t cranes guarding the pond, Shang Lu would have wanted to hug Sanniang and praise her.

However, not only were these two spiritual roots severely damaged, they also carried a strong chaotic evil nature. When they were suppressed by Tu Bo’s divine power, they were contaminated and became even more bizarre.

Even though Shang Lu had the Five Internal Organs Temple and the help of the Spiritual Pool, he could only purify a small part of the spiritual roots. The rest, because it was too evil and chaotic, would only be polluted if it was forcibly refined, so Shang Lu had no choice but to give up.

Because he only refined a few incomplete spiritual roots, Shang Lu was unable to use them to repair his Dao meridians and achieve a breakthrough. However, he used the power of these two spiritual roots to strengthen the liver and lungs in the five internal organs, and refined two new magical powers.

A magical power originated from “Lü Dongbin”, called [Taibai Qi Sword].

It is based on the principle of ‘lungs as gold vault, breath as sword embryo’, which sprays out the gold qi of the lungs and transforms the qi into a sword.

The lung metal energy is sharp and fierce, and it can become more powerful and sharper as the cultivation level improves and the lung spirit grows stronger!
If one’s cultivation level is high and one has practiced this magical power to perfection, one will be able to emit sword energy all over the sky just by opening his mouth. Just thinking about that scene is shocking.

Another magical power originated from “Lan Caihe” and is called [Yi Mu Miasma].

This magical power is to release the liver qi and transform it into liver wind.

If the liver wind is gentle, it can help people heal their injuries and restore their cultivation.

However, if liver wind generates fire and turns into depression, it will cause qi stagnation and soul disorder.

It can even cause people to suffer from hallucinations and go crazy!

These two magical powers are quite similar to the abilities of “Lü Dongbin” and “Lan Caihe” when they were alive, but they are not as evil and weird. I just don’t know how powerful they are.

Although Shang Lu had cultivated these two magical powers, he had never actually practiced them, so naturally he was not clear about their specific power.

Originally, Shang Lu planned to find a secluded and deserted place after leaving the Dragon Head Treasure Land to practice these two magical powers and test their power.

Suddenly, a red light was seen, covering the spirit pool and the surrounding area.

Shang Lu was startled and thought another accident had happened.

But when he looked carefully, he found that what covered the surroundings was not some other object, but a red wedding dress.

Is it Sanniang’s wedding dress?

Holy shit, Sanniang took off her clothes?!

Shang Lu’s reaction at this moment was so fast that it was unimaginable. He immediately turned his head and looked at Sanniang.

The result was disappointing!
Sanniang was neatly dressed, completely different from what he had imagined.

However, the red wedding dress covering the spirit pool was indeed made by Sanniang.

However, the crane guarding the spirit pond was unaware of this scene.

Shang Lu and Sanniang had a telepathic connection, and despite his disappointment, he also understood what she meant.

With his lips slightly moving, he asked through the art of voice transmission, “Sanniang, did you see that I wanted to try out a new skill, so you used this wedding dress to cover my left and right sides so that no one could see me?”

“Yes.” Sanniang nodded gently, her voice as gentle as ever.

“Good Sanniang, that’s very thoughtful. But when did you learn this skill?”

Shang Lu was very curious. He had never seen Sanniang use this trick before, otherwise there would not be any misunderstanding.

“I figured it out recently.”

Sanniang told Shang Lu that she created this move after learning the knowledge of Feng Shui and witch formations and seeing Xu Shan use them in dealing with enemies.

She also gave a detailed introduction and explanation, which left Shang Lu stunned.

“Oh my God, you’re not going to teach me?”

Shang Lu interrupted with a wry smile, “You’d better save your energy. I’m not very talented in Feng Shui and witchcraft. I was completely confused by the relevant content in the military witchcraft class, not to mention what you said, which is even more complicated…”

He shook his head and said, “Let me ask you, after holding up this wedding dress, people outside can’t really see what’s going on inside?”

Sanniang nodded and said, “Unless you tear it apart.”

Shang Lu had confidence in Sanniang’s ability. Many monks could not even find the wedding dress she was holding up, let alone tear it apart.

It seems that this skill can be used to save lives at the critical moment!

But at this moment, I can really use it as a cover to practice my newly learned magical powers.

Shang Lu turned his head and glanced at the crane guarding the pond.

At this moment, the crane also noticed the movement in the spirit pond. It opened its eyes and just happened to see Shang Lu looking at it.

The crane was about to call out a few times when it suddenly felt dizzy, and then its pupils dilated, its body tilted, and it fell directly into the illusion.

“The Yi wood miasma caused by liver wind is quite interesting.”

Shang Lu was amazed.

However, the power of the crane is limited, and it is unable to test the upper limit of the Yi Mu Miasma. I wonder how effective the Yi Mu Miasma will be when facing high-level wizards?

However, judging from the fact that the crane was attacked silently, Yi Mu Miasma seems to be a good way to use it for sneak attacks.

Especially when used in conjunction with [Soul Lock], it can form a control chain and continuously control the enemy.

Of course, these ideas are theoretical for now.

If you want to achieve it, you must first practice Yi Wood Miasma to perfection.

Shang Lu leaped and flew out of the spirit pool.

Without waiting for Shang Lu to say hello, Sanniang floated towards him like lightning.

He raised his hands, and in an instant they turned into thousands of palm shadows. Each palm shadow exuded a fierce pressure, which made Shang Lu fall into the encirclement of a storm.

“Well done!”

Shang Lu laughed loudly.

If he had encountered this attack before, he would definitely choose to escape. But at this moment, he pushed his lungs.

“Om-“

A metallic sound came out of his mouth.

The white lung gold energy spurted out of his mouth like a streak of silk, transforming into thousands of air swords, heading towards Sanniang’s palm shadow.

In an instant, the palm shadow and sword energy collided, and the sound of “bang bang bang bang” was endless.

“Otoki Miasma–entanglement!”

At the same time, Shang Lu urged the Liver Wind to roll towards Sanniang to disrupt the circulation of Sanniang’s soul energy. In just a blink of an eye, Shang Lu and Sanniang exchanged several moves.

The couple had done similar combat simulations many times before, and they always fought with all their might.

If outsiders saw this, they might think that the couple had some deep hatred and wanted to tear each other apart.

Little did they know that this had actually become a form of sexual entertainment between them.

It’s somewhat niche and unpopular.

But it must be said that under this kind of all-out, almost actual combat training, Shang Lu’s mastery of [Taibai Qi Sword] and [Yi Mu Miasma] progressed rapidly.

To avoid Sanniang’s sneak attack, Shang Lu shot out the sword from his mouth and reached out to grab Sanniang’s red veil.

They had an agreement in advance that if Shang Lu caught Sanniang’s red scarf and hit her vital points, he would be the winner.

If Shanglu wins, Sanniang will hug him.

Sanniang had dodged Shanglu’s claws several times before.

But this time, under the double resistance of [Taibai Qi Sword] and [Yi Mu Miasma], Sanniang could no longer dodge, and her red scarf was caught red-handed.

“Haha, I caught her.” Shang Lu laughed and let go of Sanniang, about to hug her. After hugging her, they continued to fight.

However, as soon as he let go, Shang Lu was shocked all over.

It was just because he saw that the moment he let go, Sanniang’s red veil was actually lifted up a lot by him.

He saw Sanniang’s delicate and fair face and her red lips that made his breathing quicken and seemed to take away his soul.

“Can I lift Sanniang’s veil now?”

Shang Lu was overjoyed. Without waiting for Sanniang to come over, he quickly ran to Sanniang and stretched out his paw to lift her red veil.

Sanniang stood still, while Shang Lu was so excited that his hands were shaking.

The next moment, he lifted up Sanniang’s red scarf, revealing her delicate cheeks, rosy lips, and beautiful nose…

However, just when Shang Lu wanted to completely lift up the red veil, he found that he could not continue.

There was a strong resistance that made it difficult for him to lift the red scarf even a little bit.

Shang Lu didn’t believe it, so he shouted and used all his strength, even using the Mountain-carrying Skill and Dragon-Tiger Strength.

But Sanniang’s red veil remained motionless.

After several unsuccessful attempts, Shanglu had no choice but to give up.

“Just a little bit, just a little bit! If my strength could be a little bit stronger, and my cultivation could be a little bit higher, I could completely remove Sanniang’s red scarf!”

Shang Lu scratched his ears and cheeks anxiously.

After lifting the red veil, not only can they have a “kiss to complete the task”, but they can also unite yin and yang and study the dual cultivation method together.

“Since I can lift up half of it now, when my cultivation reaches the Tongtian realm, I will definitely be able to completely lift up Sanniang’s red scarf!”

After catching his breath, Shang Lu comforted himself in his heart and at the same time encouraged himself.

Sanniang was concerned about something else: “Are you still fighting?”

“No more fighting, no more fighting.” Shang Lu shouted.

Compared with practicing Taibai Qi Sword and Yimu Miasma, Shang Lu now wants to quickly figure out the usage of Star Marrow, Earth Milk and Qianjia Millet to prepare for a breakthrough to the Tongtian Realm.

Sanniang also doted on him, so she nodded and really put away the wedding dress that was covering the surroundings.

Shang Lu walked to the still unconscious crane and raised his hand to pat it.

As the essence and energy surged out, it dispersed the liver wind in its body and woke it up.

“Brother, let’s go.”

Hearing Shang Lu’s greeting, Xianhe’s face was filled with confusion and bewilderment.

It couldn’t figure out why it fell asleep just now and had a weird dream.

Could it be that it’s because he absorbed too much spiritual energy from the spirit pond and his body couldn’t be replenished?
Ling He didn’t suspect anything else and just thought that he had stayed by the spirit pond for too long this time.

Shaking its head, it flapped its wings, flew into the air, and led Shanglu out.

After leaving the Dragon Head Treasure Land, Shang Lu said goodbye to the crane. After a moment of hesitation, he took out a piece of talisman paper from his arms, and tore a paper bird with a few swishes.

As the magic was performed, the paper bird grew larger as if it were inflated and turned into a large abstract bird.

Shanglu sat on its back and was carried by it, stumbling and swaying all the way, and flew to the Bijia Peak where the Discipline Department was located.

After putting down the paper bird, Shang Lu walked into the Jiuhe Pagoda.

He was familiar with the Jiuhe Pagoda and quickly found Lu Dao’s office. He knocked gently on the closed door a few times.

Then I heard someone in the room calling, “Come in.”

Shang Lu was slightly startled, because the voice in the room was not from Lu Dao. He pushed open the door and saw that Lu Dao was not in the room.

The beautiful snake girl, whom Lu Dao had met once before, was working at her desk, helping him with paperwork.

Seeing that the person coming was Shang Lu, the beautiful snake put down the documents in her hand and asked with a smile: “Have you finished soaking in the spirit pool? How is it? Have the pollution and evil miasma in your body been purified?”

“Thanks for your concern, it has been purified.”

Shang Lu bowed in reply, and after chatting with the beautiful snake for a few words, he asked, “Excuse me, fairy, where is Master Lu?”

“The master is in seclusion.”

“Retreat?”

Shang Lu was slightly stunned, wondering why Master Lu suddenly went into seclusion? Although he had suffered some injuries in Pingdu Mountain and the Underworld Ruins, he didn’t need to go into seclusion to recuperate.

Wait, could it be…

Shang Lu suddenly came to his senses and congratulated him.

Lu Dao’s cultivation had reached the great perfection of the Mingxin realm very early, but he had not been able to break through because there were no extra fifth-grade wizard quotas for him in Baiyi County.

There is only one reason why he suddenly goes into seclusion now, and that is that he is about to make a breakthrough!

It seems that the fifth-grade wizard position vacant after the death of Great Wizard Zhongli was taken by Uncle Lu.

This is great news!

“Master always praises you for being smart. Now it seems that he is right.”

The beautiful snake girl flipped out a booklet on the table, raised her hand and gently pushed the booklet into Shang Lu’s hand.

“This is?”

“This is the manual that the master left for you. It records the various matters that need to be paid attention to in breaking through to the Tongtian realm, as well as the usage of Star Marrow, Earth Milk and Thousand Family Millet. In addition, it also contains his experience and insights from the past. You can take it back and read it carefully. It will definitely be helpful to you.”

Shang Lu quickly flipped through the manual and saw that it indeed contained various explanations about breaking through the Tongtian Realm. It was written in great detail, and he couldn’t help but feel surprised and happy.

For a moment, I didn’t know how to express my gratitude.

Shang Lu really didn’t expect that before Lu Dao went into seclusion to break through, he would still think of him and specially prepare for him such a breakthrough manual that he urgently needed.

(End of this chapter)