Chapter 2077: Chapter 687: However, he had no inclination to expose, lifting his palm gently, he donned a green robe, standing tall and slender, as if an immortal had walked out from a painting, ethereal and transcendent. Yet this aura, combined with the majestic qi of someone who had just broken through the Fourth Rank of Body Refinement, seemed awkward on one person. A handsome and otherworldly man, yet exuding an overwhelming and unrivaled domineering majesty. "Congratulations, my lord, on breaking through to the Fourth Rank of Body Refinement." Hong Lian’s beautiful eyes shimmered with brilliance, her red lips carrying a faint, gentle smile as she gracefully bowed towards Lu Changsheng and congratulated him. "Ha-ha, it’s just a small breakthrough, nothing worth mentioning." Lu Changsheng waved his hand and laughed. Though breaking through the Fourth Rank of Body Refinement was enough to face a Nascent Soul True Lord head-on. In his view, his body cultivation was just an auxiliary practice, still incomparable to breaking through to the Nascent Soul. "Worthy of my lord indeed, breaking through the Fourth Rank of Body Refinement while still in the Core Formation Stage, yet remaining so calm and composed." Hong Lian was secretly amazed in her heart. Although in the Cultivation World, there were many cultivators who practiced dual cultivation. But to exist at the Golden Core Peak and Third Rank top-level body cultivation simultaneously, and to prioritize breaking through the Fourth Rank of Body Refinement, was an extremely rare occurrence. Most would achieve Nascent Soul first and then expend a large amount of resources to break through in body cultivation. "Hong Lian, how long did my breakthrough take?" Lu Changsheng didn’t concern himself with Hong Lian’s astonishment and asked aloud. Based on his own estimation, the breakthrough shouldn’t have taken too long, hopefully before the Whale Hunting Banquet. "Exactly half a year." Hong Lian replied softly. "In that case, there’s no need to rush." Lu Changsheng, upon hearing that there was still one month left, knew it was sufficient for the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale to return, thus he didn’t use the [Michen Banner]. It was just the right amount of time to stabilize his realm and savor the mysteries of the Fourth Rank Body Refinement. "Big Black, let’s go." Lu Changsheng did not delay, calling out to the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale in the deep sea. "Roar!!!" The Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale roared, breaking through the water surface, and Lu Changsheng retrieved the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng into the Qiankun Shadow-Confining Belt, then entered the beast’s stomach with Hong Lian. ... "Although Crossing Tribulation has many benefits, it also incurs extensive consumption, not only did the [Five Directions Tribulation Stone] shatter, but two of my magical treasures were also damaged." Within the whale’s stomach, Lu Changsheng recalled how the Heavenly Tribulation had directly shattered his armor and magical robe during the Crossing Tribulation process, making him a bit distressed. After all, these were top-level magical treasures. Even after slaying Lou Mountain True Monarch, Heavenly Silkworm True Monarch, and Purple Grey True Monarch, acquiring multiple magical treasures, he couldn’t afford to be so wasteful. "I’ll have to refine a better magical robe later." Recalling his battles in the [Vast Sand Illusion Realm], where the Fate-Defying Robe and Golden Tiger Dragon Pattern Armor were also damaged, and now having no decent magical robe or armor, Lu Changsheng contemplated in his heart. Though possessing a Fourth Rank Physique, he really didn’t need a magical robe or battle armor. But at times, they still served a purpose. Moreover, the Yin Yang Robe of the "Yin Yang Creation Classic" and the Brahma Demon True Saint Armor of the "Brahman Demon True Saint Technique" provided certain enhancements to the divine skills of both cultivation techniques, making them worth refining. Sitting cross-legged, he began to stabilize his physical body’s qi and blood, experiencing the new life force after the Heavenly Tribulation, and the mysteries of the Fourth Rank Body Refinement. "The flesh, meridians, bones, and dantian all expanded... and the body became much purer, as if it gained a new... spirituality." Lu Changsheng looked at his skin, resembling the world’s most perfect jade and silk, whiter and more translucent than mutton fat jade, reflecting a delicate crystal luster. Lu Changsheng realized that his physical body resembled a Spiritual Treasure, gaining a new sense of spirituality! Or rather, like a demon beast, becoming more sensitive to various auras, especially having a vague premonition of danger. As the saying goes: when the spring river warms, the duck knows it first, and before the golden wind moves, the cicada senses it! Just like how a cultivator breaking through Foundation Establishment would shed their mortal flesh, gradually gaining sharper spiritual sense and experiencing sudden inspirations and unease. Breaking through in body cultivation was simpler and more direct, as if the physical body could foresee vague dangers. For instance, if someone harbored ill intentions towards Lu Changsheng, attempting to spy on him with divine sense or some magical treasure, they might evade his Taiyi Divine Soul but would be sensed by his physical body. "The human body is indeed profound and immense." Lu Changsheng pondered, continuing to experience the mysteries of the Fourth Rank Physique and stabilize his cultivation level. ... Great Dream Immortal City. These days, the Great Dream Immortal City is buzzing with excitement. On one hand, the Great Dream City Lord hunted a Fourth Rank Demon King, shaking Jiang Country, which led many cultivators to settle near the Great Dream Marsh, increasing the city’s flow of people. On the other hand, it is due to the whale hunting banquet by the City Lord Mansion. Although the whale hunting banquet only invites high-rank cultivators, only Nascent Soul Immortals are qualified to attend. In addition to the whale hunting banquet, the City Lord Mansion also prepped an auction. After the whale hunting banquet ends, the City Lord Mansion will host an auction to deal with some rare Third Rank heavenly and earthly treasures, as well as demon beast materials. In this situation, naturally, many cultivators came to the Great Dream Immortal City. Especially given the rumors that the Great Dream Immortal City might offer Third Rank Demon Pills, Core Formation Spiritual Objects, and even Coagulation Crystal Elixir and other rare treasures, many forces came early to wait. "The whale hunting banquet is about to begin, why hasn’t father returned..." In the City Lord Mansion, Lu Wangshu tried to stabilize her mind by drawing Talismans, but she simply couldn’t calm down. A few days ago, she accidentally overheard news about the Vast Sand Illusion Realm. She learned about the stunning achievement of Yangming True Master and Azure Phoenix True Monarch in the Vast Sand Illusion Realm, where they slew three Nascent Soul True Lords, and immediately wished to find her father to verify the truth. But her father was not in the Immortal City. Especially with the whale hunting banquet about to begin, and Nascent Soul cultivators from various forces arriving in the Great Dream Immortal City, her father still hadn’t shown up, making her inevitably anxious. Although she previously saw her father acting as if nothing was amiss, Aunt Ling Zixiao also mentioned that her father was occupied and would come later. Yet, thinking about the intelligence from the Vast Sand Illusion Realm, she couldn’t help but worry. At this very moment, tens of thousands of miles outside the Great Dream Immortal City. "Whew!" Lu Changsheng and Hong Lian walked out from the stomach chamber of the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale, indicating it should rest well here, then Michen Banner appeared in his hand. "Buzz!" The Michen Banner radiated five-colored brilliance, enveloping Lu Changsheng and Hong Lian, then transformed into a cloud of colors, creating ripples as it teleported them towards the Great Dream Immortal City. After a whirlwind transition, the two appeared in the City Lord Mansion. Even though Hong Lian had seen the Michen Banner before, she couldn’t help but admire its convenience. "Zi Xiao." Lu Changsheng immediately found Ling Zixiao, inquiring about the status of the whale hunting banquet. "Husband, the Heavenly Sword Sect, Qingyun Sect, Luoxia Sect, Spirit Taming Sect, Danxia Mountain, and Huan Yin Sect... they’ve all sent people." "Though the Heavenly Sword Sect only has the Ancient Sword True Man attending, there is no sight of Xuanjian True Monarch or Absolute Sword True Monarch." Ling Zixiao stated. Unless someone uses disguise, ordinarily, when cultivators enter the Immortal City, the Celestial City Formation’s sensing is hard to elude. Especially for the whale hunting banquet, the Celestial City Formation has been operating at a higher level for months, and if the method of concealing mana mechanism is too inadequate, it would be detected by the Celestial City Formation. "Nascent Soul True Lords are elusive, since the Heavenly Sword Sect agreed to attend, we need not worry overly." Lu Changsheng said with a light smile. In his view, whether Xuanjian True Monarch and Absolute Sword True Monarch come doesn’t matter. If they don’t come, he could simply hold a straightforward banquet, showing a friendly gesture, and continue growing steadily. "Mm." Ling Zixiao nodded softly, handing a list to Lu Changsheng. "Wow, it’s quite grand indeed." Lu Changsheng commented upon seeing the names of many noted cultivators in Jiang Country on the list. But recalling that he himself had surpassed two Nascent Soul cultivators, slaying three, suddenly made this feel rather ordinary. "By the way, Wangshu must have heard about your deeds in the Vast Sand Illusion Realm, and she’s been worried." At this moment, as if recalling something, Ling Zixiao reminded. "Alright, I’ll go see her." With a slight thought, Lu Changsheng’s Three Treasures Huaxiang Pearl flew out from his glabella, transforming into a figure with an identical appearance and temperament to his. Given the occasion, as the Deputy City Lord, Changsheng True Master naturally must attend. The Three Treasures Incarnation donned the exotic mask gifted by Azure Phoenix True Monarch, and unless Xuanjian True Monarch employed supernatural techniques, it absolutely couldn’t see through the Three Treasures Incarnation. As for himself. With the breakthrough to Fourth Rank Body Refining, his flesh and blood were akin to a Spiritual Treasure, full of spirit, comprehending the small universe within the body, his qi-blood magical power flawless, and unless he engaged fully or employed divine skills, even Xuanjian True Monarch would have difficulty discerning, hence he no longer needed to desperately use exotic treasures to conceal himself. Moreover, between cultivators, forcibly peering into others’ situations via supernatural techniques is considered taboo, and generally isn’t done.