Chapter 2044: Chapter 676: Phoenix and Luan Cry, Farewell (Part 2) During dual cultivation, the Heavenly Phoenix Nirvana Power of Azure Phoenix True Monarch intertwined with the effects of the Mystic Dragon Nirvana Pill, forming a Dragon Phoenix Origin like yin and yang. If it weren’t for Lu Changsheng’s Chaos Body, he might have condensed into some kind of Acquired Spirit Body. However, even so, under this Dragon Phoenix Origin, Lu Changsheng’s physical body, mana, divine sense, Yin Yang Five Elements Foundation Base, Yin Yang Great Dao Golden Core, and Chaos Body all received enhancements. "Boom boom boom!!!" No one knew how long it had been, the cave’s dragon and phoenix phantoms roared together, erupting a grand, majestic, and vast magic aura, surging like a tidal wave in all directions. Even though this cave was laid with formations and blocked by the Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror, it shook violently, as if about to collapse. As the dragon and phoenix phantoms gradually dissipated, a man and a woman appeared. The two were unclothed, tightly embraced, locking eyes like lovers. Yet in the woman’s pupils, there was not much love, as she gently pushed the man away and said, "Thank you, Daoist Yangming." Lu Changsheng did not deceive her. After rounds of dual cultivation, not only did her Heavenly Phoenix bloodline condense further, but her physical body, mana, and Nascent Soul Origin were also enhanced. At the very least, she saved decades of bitter cultivation, and after some solidification, she could directly break through to a Small Realm. "Daoist, you are too kind. I should be the one thanking you." Lu Changsheng looked at the Azure Phoenix True Monarch in front of him and sighed inwardly. Aware that the Azure Phoenix True Monarch in front of him was truly a cultivator, a seeker, with a determined Dao Heart, hard to be swayed by love. Or rather, he realized that hoping to rely on playing the hero to win her over through a few rounds of dual cultivation was nothing but a daydream. Looking at the Azure Phoenix True Monarch’s white and graceful body, with a hint of pure gold gleam, Lu Changsheng felt a lingering warmth in his heart. During dual cultivation, although he was in the lead, once the Azure Phoenix True Monarch adapted and understood the rhythm, she occasionally showed dominance and took control of the pace. The entire process was back and forth between the two, with its own unique charm. The Azure Phoenix True Monarch looked at the mess in the cave, raised her hand slightly, and a reddish glow surrounded her, purging all impurities. She donned her elegant green brocade robe, rearranged her disheveled hair, and reverted to the usual valiant, cold, and regal Azure Phoenix True Monarch. Lu Changsheng looked at the Azure Phoenix True Monarch, who looked like a noble young master, with a slight daze. If not for his bare body and the state of his magic power cultivation, he would feel that everything before was but a dream. "Sigh!" Knowing that a cultivator like the Azure Phoenix True Monarch needed to be conquered step by step with strength and personal charm, Lu Changsheng did not persistently entangle her. He raised his hand slightly, drawing from his storage ring a green bamboo pattern magic robe to wear. In his daily guise as Yangming True Master, he usually wore a black Fate-Defying Robe. But in the previous battle, his magic treasure, Golden Tiger Dragon Pattern Armor, was completely destroyed, and the Fate-Defying Robe was also shattered, unwearable. He briefly assessed his physical state. His magic power cultivation had risen from the somewhat unstable Ninth Level of Core Formation to the pinnacle of perfection, ready to trigger the Heavenly Tribulation and impact the Nascent Soul at any time! His body refinement was similarly improved. He originally had to spend vast resources cultivating the Brahman Demon True Saint Technique to confidently break through the Fourth Rank Body Refinement but now saw it as already within reach. Were it not for worrying that breaking through the Fourth Rank Body Refinement would trigger a Heavenly Tribulation, during the dual cultivation, Lu Changsheng could have used the Dragon Phoenix Nirvana Origin to directly break past this physical body’s tribulation! "This benefit is simply..." Lu Changsheng looked at his Qi Ocean Core’s Yin Yang Five Elements Foundation Base and Yin Yang Great Dao Golden Core. Compared to the cultivation level increase, the foundational advancement was more beneficial to him. The medicinal power of the Mystic Dragon Nirvana Pill intertwined with the Heavenly Phoenix power of Azure Phoenix True Monarch, transforming into a Dragon Phoenix Origin. This origin, under the condensing and operation of the Yin Yang Creation Classic, circulated like yin and yang, pushing Lu Changsheng’s Dao Foundation and Golden Core further. One could see the Yin Yang Fish swimming around the Dao Foundation and Golden Core, seemingly a coalescence of Azure Dragon and Heavenly Phoenix, with an added suppression not seen before. "Dragon Phoenix Origin..." Lu Changsheng murmured, knowing his Yin Yang Source had greatly improved in nurturing his physical body and Dao Foundation, or in dual cultivation. Moreover, in combat, his mana could carry a hint of Dragon Phoenix suppression, exerting a certain level of control over demon beasts. "Daoist Yangming, with the current situation resolved, many Nascent Soul cultivators’ jealousy will surely arise regarding our matter. In the coming time, I plan to find a secluded place to digest the secret realm’s rewards, and won’t return to Azure Phoenix Immortal City for now. What are your plans?" The Azure Phoenix True Monarch observed Lu Changsheng, dressed in a green robe, with a face as handsome as an immortal, paused slightly, and spoke. Having risked their lives to save each other in the Secret Realm, fought side by side, and with the dual cultivation over these days, a natural rapport developed between them. "Retreating to cultivate, and not returning to Azure Phoenix Immortal City?" Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow, instantly guessing that Azure Phoenix True Monarch intended to leave. The other party had gone through great efforts to secure the Fourth Rank Spiritual Land of Poison Dragon Pool through a pioneering war. After years of cleansing, the construction of the Immortal City had just begun, and now they planned to leave directly. However, with a second thought, Lu Changsheng understood. Having made a great impression in this Secret Realm and obtained secret treasures, many would surely trouble Azure Phoenix Immortal City upon return. Though Jiang Country has the Heavenly Sword Sect, back when Azure Phoenix True Monarch was besieged by five Nascent Soul cultivators, Xuanjian True Monarch from the same Jiang Country did not intervene. If Azure Phoenix True Monarch returned to Jiang Country, it was uncertain whether the Heavenly Sword Sect would be friend or foe. "I also plan to retreat for cultivation for a period of time." Lu Changsheng said. Although he gained much from this Secret Realm expedition, the losses were also substantial. His life-bound magic treasure [Yin Yang Chart] was damaged and required reforging and upgrading. The armor [Golden Tiger Dragon Pattern Armor] shattered, needing to be reforged. The magical robe [Fate-Defying Robe] was damaged and needed re-refinement and repair. The divine skill [Brahman Demon True Body] self-detonated and needed to be re-condensed. Although he hadn’t sorted through the storage rings of the Heavenly Silkworm True Monarch and the purple-robed elder, they were sufficient to compensate for his losses. Therefore, he planned to return home, head to the depths of the Great Dream Marsh to break through the Fourth Rank Body Refining, and then settle down to prepare for the Nascent Soul breakthrough. "Alright, in that case, take care, Daoist. We shall part ways here. If anything occurs, you can break this feather, and I will sense it and come immediately." The Azure Phoenix True Monarch spoke, taking out a green feather from the storage ring and handing it to Lu Changsheng. This should be a token, nurtured over a long period through mana, enabling sensing over long distances. After speaking, she continued: "Regarding Qing Xuan’s matters, I must be candid, my divination inheritance and cultivation techniques are related, and ordinary people cannot cultivate them, so I cannot teach him this aspect." "However, I obtained several divination inheritances early on, and if Daoist wishes, he may study them." The Azure Phoenix True Monarch then handed several jade slips to Lu Changsheng, speaking aloud. Lu Changsheng’s original intention for sending Lu Qingxuan to Azure Phoenix Immortal City was clear to her. But her cultivation technique inheritance was extraordinary and related to herself, and ordinary people could not begin to cultivate it. "Ordinary people can’t cultivate..." Lu Changsheng thought of his own "Yin Yang Creation Classic," "Brahman Demon True Saint Technique," "Myriad Calamities Poison Spirit Secret Scripture," and his son Lu Quanzhen’s "Kunpeng Devouring Heaven Demon God Technique." These techniques required stringent prerequisites for cultivation, making it impossible for ordinary people to even begin. Understanding the Azure Phoenix True Monarch’s words, he replied instantly. "Such matters cannot be forced. Since Qing Xuan lacks this fate, there’s no blame to place. I am also grateful to Daoist for taking care of my son all these years." Lu Changsheng gently nodded, without insistence, and asked, "How long does Daoist plan to retreat, and what are your plans for Azure Phoenix Immortal City?" "As short as ten years, as long as thirty to fifty years." The Azure Phoenix True Monarch pondered for a moment and said, "As for the Immortal City..." "As long as I am not present, the Immortal City should face no significant issues. Moreover, since Poison Dragon Pool Immortal City is newly built, the Heavenly Sword Sect certainly cannot allow this city to be interfered with or destroyed." Although Lu Changsheng was unclear about the Heavenly Sword Sect’s stance toward him, she knew herself very well. As long as she wasn’t gravely wounded or took the initiative to fall out with the Heavenly Sword Sect, they would maintain vigilance over Azure Phoenix Immortal City for the sake of Jiang Country. "Daoist’s fate is shrouded in chaos, making it impossible for me to see, but according to my calculations and senses, many Nascent Soul cultivators will soon focus on Jiang Country. If Daoist wishes to avoid trouble, it is best not to stand out, but appear in the public eye as Yangming True Master..." The Azure Phoenix True Monarch looked at Lu Changsheng in front of her and continued to remind him. Her decision to withdraw was also influenced by the sense that returning to Jiang Country and Azure Phoenix Immortal City might bring doom, prompting her to temporarily avoid the limelight.