Chapter 1688: Chapter 568: Core Formation Grand Ceremony, Congratulations from All Sides! "Second Rank Top-Level Talisman!?" "This Lu Family Talisman Fairy has become a Second Rank Top-Level Talisman Master!?" "Hiss, it’s rumored that this woman received the true transmission of the Talisman Path from the Lu Ancestor. I didn’t expect her to become a Second Rank Top-Level Talisman Master at such a young age!" The cultivators who came to attend the ceremony were mostly at the Foundation Establishment stage. Upon hearing these congratulations, they were immediately moved, astonished, and their eyes revealed a look of envy. "Daughter Lu Ruyi presents a Hundred-Year Vermilion Fruit to congratulate father on his great accomplishment in Divine Skills, and a hundred years of Core Formation!" At this time, Lu Ruyi, dressed in a green dress and looking valiant and spirited, stepped forward to present her gift. "Good, Ruyi has shown her heartfelt intentions." Lu Changsheng nodded with a smile. "Child Lu Yunlou has crafted a set of Second Rank Spiritual Artifacts, congratulating father on breaking through Core Formation and becoming a True Man!" "Child Lu Chensha has hunted and brought nine Second Rank Monster Cores, congratulating father on breaking through Core Formation, from now on, the Great Dao can be anticipated, Immortal Path evergreen!" "Grandson Lu Xuanyu presents nine Second Rank Medium Grade Puppets, wishing grandfather longevity and the Immortal Path evergreen!" "Child Lu Xingchen has refined..." "..." There were still many Lu Family disciples outside responsible for family affairs who could not come to present their gifts. But those who could come, possessing certain strength, all prepared gifts, and the gifts were not ordinary. "Hiss, Second Rank Talisman Master, Second Rank Artifact Refiner, Second Rank Alchemist, Second Rank Puppet Master, I didn’t expect the Lu Family to have so many disciples become accomplished!" "Lu Chensha, this child was the fierce individual who led the total annihilation of the Shendao Shangguan Family in the Purple Shadow Secret Realm. If this child hunted all nine Second Rank Demon Beasts alone, he might grow up to be another Lu Ping’an, Lu Wangshu!" "Hmm, why isn’t that Lu Family eldest son here?" The Lu Family disciples’ gifts today also served to demonstrate part of the Lu Family’s strength to other forces. After all, such a large Core Formation Noble Family couldn’t rely solely on Ancestor Lu Changsheng to support it. "Golden Dragon Ridge, the Ancestor of the Jin Family arrives!" At this time, a congratulatory voice sounded. "Greetings to Lu True Master, Jin Zan from Golden Dragon Ridge presents a Second Rank Spirit Land, wishing the True Man’s Core Formation great success, a bright future on the Immortal Path, and everlasting life!" Jin Zan, once with a full head of ink-black hair, and an imposing demeanor filled with unparalleled self-regard. But now, he seemed much older, with gray temples, and the sharpness in his brows was gone, as if he had weathered countless storms, respectfully bowing to Lu Changsheng. "Hmm!?" Everyone present was surprised, not expecting Jin Zan to present a Second Rank Spirit Land. This kind of gift was undeniably hefty! However, they instantly guessed that Jin Zan was bowing to Bi Lake Mountain, trying to resolve the enmity between the two families. "Daoist Jin is too polite, please take a seat." Although the enmity between Bi Lake Mountain and Golden Dragon Ridge was well known, since they came to offer congratulations, Lu Changsheng wouldn’t be aggressive. Besides, he could see at a glance that Jin Zan had already been ruined, having lost his drive and Dao Heart. "Thank you, Lu True Master!" Jin Zan lowered his gaze, responding respectfully. He still recalled, forty years ago, being invited by the Zhao Family of White Tiger Mountain to aid them, single-handedly battling Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge. Although defeated and humiliated, he harbored a grudge, wanting to regain face. In the blink of an eye, forty years passed, the once nouveau riche family, with its son-in-law child whom he hadn’t esteemed, had now become the Core Formation True Man he once dreamed of achieving. "Alas, the world is unpredictable." The ancestors from various forces in the great hall saw this scene and were deeply moved. They remembered that Jin Zan was once a famous genius of the Jin Family, with the potential for Core Formation! But now, his sharpness had completely vanished. While Lu Changsheng, once of lowly root, is now a Core Formation True Man! "The Shendao Shangguan Family, Ancestor Shangguan comes to present congratulations..." At this point, a loud voice sounded, indicating the person was extraordinary. "Ancestor Shangguan!?" Lu Changsheng’s eyes slightly narrowed, and he immediately stood up, preparing to greet. After all, both being Core Formation True Men, with the other being an elder, he had to personally greet them to show courtesy in both reason and emotion.