bookbashuk Chapter 339 An Unexpected Joy: Xun'er is Pregnant
Chapter 339 An Unexpected Joy: Xun'er is Pregnant
Chapter 339 An Unexpected Joy: Xun'er is Pregnant
The northwestern part of the Tianluo Continent is known as the "Northern Region," a vast area divided into four realms. In the past, the Northern Realm was resource-poor and spatially weak, and its overall strength was the weakest in the Northern Region.
However, the influx of the floating continent of Dou Qi Continent instantly altered the landscape of the Northern Realm. This was not merely a simple increase in territory, but rather the integration of a complete and vibrant essence of a lower plane.
It brings not only territorial expansion, but also a considerable population base, unique dimensional rules, and a vast amount of cultivation resources.
This means that the originally barren Northern Boundary has, almost instantly, acquired a potential and attractiveness that is no less than, or even surpasses, that of other realms in the Northern Region!
Such a dramatic change naturally attracted the attention of the true ruler of the Northern Region.
At this moment, in a distant place to the northwest of the Tianluo Continent.
Deep within a blessed land perpetually shrouded in purple mist lies the core forbidden area of the super-powerful Purple Qi Spirit Cave.
Wearing a purple Taoist robe and with a thin face, Master Ziqi slowly opened his eyes. Purple light flowed in his eyes, as if he could pierce through the void.
He looked towards the northern border, his gaze falling directly on the floating continent. He sensed several newly stabilized Earthly Sovereign auras within it, as well as—that obscure fluctuation hidden deep within the continent, which even he found difficult to grasp precisely.
"Lower-plane migration? That's quite a clever technique."
The Purple Qi True Man murmured to himself, a flash of purple light in his eyes revealing undisguised scrutiny and a hint of burning intensity: "The one who orchestrated this matter is no ordinary person. Is it a Heavenly Sovereign who ascended from a lower plane and newly attained enlightenment in the Great Thousand World? This newly born land, with its resources, population, and even the unique rules of the lower plane that it may contain—are all invaluable assets."
He slowly rose, his body enveloped in purple aura that rose like a dragon: "The Purple Cloud Sect has been incompetent lately, it's time for a change of leadership. I'll personally go and see who this culprit is, daring to place such a heavy bet on my Northern Territory."
Before he finished speaking, his figure had already transformed into a long purple rainbow piercing the sky, tearing through space and speeding towards the northern border.
At the same time, in the northwest of Tianluo Continent, deep within the Leiyin Temple, another super power.
Clad in a simple kasaya, with a compassionate expression, Venerable Lei held prayer beads and chanted Buddhist mantras in a low voice. His gaze, too, pierced through endless distances, falling upon the northern border.
"A new piece of land, where all living beings can settle down, is inherently a good karmic connection."
His voice was calm, "However, such a forced relocation, which breaks the inherent balance of the Northern Region, is probably not a good omen."
He raised his eyes, and beneath the compassion in them lay a resolute determination: "Even the Buddha, with his compassion, must subdue demons and protect the peace of this region. Such unpredictable events require my personal intervention to guide them towards good. If this person with ulterior motives intends to wreak havoc in the Northern Region—I must, if necessary, take swift and decisive action as an example."
Having said that, he took a step forward, and golden lotuses appeared out of thin air beneath his feet, supporting his not-so-tall figure as he merged into the void. With each step, lotuses bloomed, and though the movement seemed slow, it moved toward the Northern Boundary at an incredible speed.
On the other side, inside the Dragon Carving Cave, filled with a wild and ferocious aura.
"Hahaha!"
The Dragon Emperor, with a physique as robust as a mountain and eyes as sharp as an eagle, let out a deafening laugh. The sound waves reverberated throughout the entire cave, making it buzz. "Good! What an uninvited guest! You have guts and skill! To move an entire plane, that requires at least the abilities of a Spirit-Rank Heavenly Sovereign! Looks like a tough nut to crack!"
His eyes gleamed with a warlike and greedy light: "That wretched place in the Northern Border has been a godforsaken place for years, yet it has managed to attract such a figure to settle down here? Whether you're a dragon or a worm, once you're on my Northern Territory, even tigers have to lie low and dragons have to coil up!"
"This fresh meat deserves a share for my Dragon Eagle Cave. That brat Golden Eagle isn't qualified; I'll go and meet him myself! Let's see what this newcomer is really made of, and whether he's even worthy of begging for food under my nose!"
boom!
The stone gate of the cave suddenly burst open, and a golden light, carrying a terrifying aura, shot out like an ancient ferocious bird, tearing through the sky and rushing straight towards the northern border with the most domineering and flamboyant posture!
Three Spirit-Rank Heavenly Sovereigns who had been living in seclusion behind the scenes in the Northern Region for many years unexpectedly chose to personally intervene in the face of the lucrative Dou Qi Continent!
Almost at the instant the purple rainbow, the golden lotus, and the golden light of the ferocious bird appeared, Gu Yuan, Zhu Kun, Cai Lin, Xiao Xuan, and the others who had just completed their spiritual energy transformation felt a chill run down their spines in the sky above the Northern Realm.
They could only feel three vast and boundless, oppressive Heavenly Sovereign auras slowly pressing down on the newly formed continent they were on from three different directions, like three invisible giant mountains!
At the summit of Lingbao Continent, on the top floor of Lingbao Pavilion.
Lu Yu, who had been standing still as if he were one with this new world, finally slowly raised his head.
He calmly gazed at the three streaks of light rapidly approaching the sky, emanating an aura of astonishment, his eyes remaining as still as calm as a deep well.
"They arrived in perfect unison."
He muttered to himself, his tone unreadable.
Just as the three streaks of light were about to cross the final thousand-mile distance and reveal their forms, intending to overwhelm the enemy with their power, Lu Yu pointed his fingers like a sword and gently slashed towards the direction of the three streaks of light.
The divine light shines through the heavens!
scoff!
A pure light, whose brilliance and mystery cannot be described in words, emanated from his fingertips!
The light was initially as thin as a hair, but the moment it left the body, it swelled in the wind and transformed into three beams of divine light that stretched across the sky and seemed to connect heaven and earth!
puff!puff!puff!
Three faint, almost negligible muffled thuds, barely audible against the backdrop of the vast heavens.
The magnificent purple aura, powerful enough to make even the most powerful beings tremble, dissipated in the sky. The purple clouds that filled the sky vanished instantly, leaving only a muffled groan of extreme horror that briefly echoed in the void before being swallowed up by the turbulent energy flow.
The compassionate and solemn Buddhist chant also came to an abrupt halt, replaced by a low growl filled with disbelief and anger, interspersed with the faint, crisp sound of the golden statue shattering.
As for the fierce and domineering golden light that resembled the attack of an ancient ferocious bird, it exploded in mid-air with a sharp shriek filled with pain and rage.
Countless dark golden essences of blood, imbued with the primal power of super divine beasts, poured down like the most dazzling blood-red rain, staining the sky of the Dou Qi Continent crimson.
All of this happened in the blink of an eye!
The three Spiritual Grade Heavenly Sovereigns, who enjoyed great prestige and ruled over a region even in the Northern Region and beyond, were unable to put up a decent resistance under Lu Yu's seemingly casual finger strike, and were already severely injured to the point of near destruction!
"No!"
"What kind of supernatural power is this?"
"Run! Run now!"
Three piercing, furious screams of the souls emanated almost simultaneously from the three orbs of light that suddenly dimmed and whose aura plummeted.
Three ethereal, dimly lit divine souls frantically escaped from the collapsing body, tearing through space without looking back and fleeing in three different directions, not even daring to utter a single harsh word.
That speed was so fast that it almost defied the constraints of space, several times faster than when they had come with overwhelming force. It was as if if they had been even a fraction slower, they would have been completely wiped out by the terrifying and boundless being behind them.
Gu Yuan, Zhu Kun, and the others below witnessed this scene and felt a chill run from the soles of their feet straight to the top of their heads.
Although they knew Lu Yu was very strong, they never expected that three beings at the same Heavenly Sovereign level would be so vulnerable in front of him, so thoroughly defeated, and so utterly fleeing in such a sorry state!
At the top of the Lingbao Pavilion, Lu Yu quietly watched the direction where the three divine souls disappeared, his face still showing no emotion, and the spiritual light in his hand instantly disappeared.
In the sky, only three broken bodies remained, their luster gradually fading, yet still exuding a faint aura of supreme power, along with the rain of dark golden divine beast blood that filled the heavens and earth and slowly drifted down.
Lu Yu's gaze swept over the three physical bodies, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes. He raised his hand in a gesture, and the three Heavenly Sovereign bodies flew over uncontrollably, hovering in front of him.
He extended his right hand, his five fingers slightly spread, a soft yet mysterious spiritual light emanating from his palm, and gently brushed over the three bodies.
As the spiritual light passed, the lingering divine light within the three Heavenly Sovereign bodies quietly dissipated. The physical bodies gradually stabilized; although their life force was exhausted, the resilient spiritual shells belonging to the Heavenly Sovereigns were perfectly preserved.
After finishing all this, Lu Yu nodded slightly, his gaze slowly sweeping over the three bodies as if he were examining some good materials.
"Perfect. Although the souls of the three Spirit-Rank Heavenly Sovereigns have escaped, their foundations are still intact. Using them to refine three Heavenly Demon Puppets is a good way to make the most of them."
He paused, as if pondering something.
"After it's fully refined, it will probably barely reach the threshold of a Quasi-Heavenly Supreme—but that'll be enough. It'll be more than enough for guarding the house and handling miscellaneous tasks."
With a flick of his sleeve, he stored the three enormous Heavenly Sovereign bodies into his Qiankun Bracelet.
Just then, a clear, cold yet respectful voice came from outside the array formation surrounding the Lingbao Pavilion, echoing clearly in the space where Lu Yu was: "The Great Luo Heaven Domain Mandala requests an audience with Senior Lu Yu."
Lu Yu raised an eyebrow slightly, seemingly unsurprised by Mandala's visit. This woman, the reincarnation of the ancient Heavenly Emperor's flower, always possessed a keen sense of smell.
"Come in."
He spoke calmly, and the restrictions enveloping the core area of the Spirit Treasure Pavilion quietly opened a portal.
The next moment, a petite figure dressed in a purple-gold dress appeared in the Lingbao Pavilion; it was Mandala.
She took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in her heart, stepped forward, and bowed solemnly to Lu Yu: "Junior Mandala congratulates Senior on eliminating external threats and laying a new foundation for the Northern Boundary!"
Lu Yu turned around, looking at her calmly: "Lord Man's visit at this time is not just for congratulations, is it?"
Mandala raised her head, her purple-gold eyes looking directly at Lu Yu, her tone becoming extremely serious and sincere: "Senior has discerning eyes. I have come here for two reasons, firstly to offer my congratulations, and secondly—to reiterate my sincerity."
She paused, her voice clear and firm: "The situation in the Northern Realm has been completely changed because of you, senior. The three super powers have suffered a crushing defeat and will not dare to offend us again in the short term."
"Senior rules over a lower plane with profound foundations and countless powerful figures, making you the undisputed supreme ruler of the Northern Realm. Our Great Luo Heavenly Domain is willing to submit to your command, serving you faithfully and helping you truly unify the Northern Realm, and even—to scheme for a wider world!"
This time, her statement was more direct and thorough than before. Having witnessed firsthand Lu Yu's terrifying strength that crushed ordinary Heavenly Sovereigns, the last trace of doubt in her heart had vanished.
Looking at the resolute woman before him, Lu Yu didn't respond immediately. Instead, he changed the subject and asked, "You didn't reveal my return or the relationships involved behind me to anyone, did you?"
Upon hearing this, Mandala's expression turned solemn, and he immediately said, "Senior is wise. I would never dare to reveal even a fraction of the fact that you are from the Futu Ancient Clan, possess eight divine veins, and have become a disciple of the Tailing Ancient Clan's Grand Elder, Ancestor Taiming."
"This news concerns two ancient clans and has far-reaching implications. Without your permission, senior, how could I dare to speak further? I have also issued a gag order to the entire Great Luo Heaven Domain."
She paused, then added, "I suppose this is why those three—Purple Qi True Man, Thunder Venerable, and Dragon Carving Emperor—dared to so brazenly and personally test and snatch it. They only regarded the senior as a newly risen rogue cultivator who might have some skills, unaware of the enormous behemoth standing behind him."
Lu Yu nodded slightly, not surprised by the answer. Mandala was a smart person; she knew what to say and what not to say.
"Hmm, you did a good job," Lu Yu said calmly. "However, now you can spread the word."
A glint flashed in Mandala's eyes, and she immediately understood Lu Yu's intention.
The news had not been leaked before because Lu Yu had no foundation in the Northern Border and did not intend to stay there for long. Even if he exposed his deep relationship with the two ancient clans, it would be of no use.
But now, the situation is completely different. Lu Yu not only defeated the three Heavenly Sovereigns head-on with his own strength, but also moved the entire lower plane to a new location.
Releasing that shocking background now will surely intimidate all sides and attract true powerhouses and forces to pledge allegiance.
"Yes! I understand!"
Mandala's spirits lifted. "This junior will subtly spread the news of your relationship with the Ancient Futu and Ancient Tailing clans, especially your becoming a disciple of Ancestor Taiming, in an appropriate manner. At that time, not only in the Northern Region, but also throughout the entire Tianluo Continent, and even more distant forces, will have to reassess your worth!"
Lu Yu nodded, then returned to the original topic: "Since the Great Luo Heaven Domain is willing to follow us, I will not turn them away. The Northern Realm has just been established, and everything needs to be rebuilt. We do indeed need trustworthy people."
Mandala's eyes shone even brighter, and she replied without hesitation, "This junior understands! I am willing to follow you, senior, to overcome all obstacles and expand our territory!"
"very good."
Lu Yu nodded slightly. "In that case, you should first assist Xian'er and the others in sorting out information on the various forces in the Northern Border and reorganizing usable personnel. Once I have processed these three sets of materials, I will proceed with the next steps."
"Yes! This junior obeys!"
Mandala felt reassured, bowed deeply once more, and then rose to take her leave.
Lu Yu stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed on the newly formed continent in the distance, which was still slowly absorbing and transforming the essence and blood energy of the Heavenly Supreme. His thoughts seemed to drift towards a more distant future plan.
However, just as he was about to summon Gu Yuan, Zhu Kun, and others to discuss the subsequent integration of the Northern Realm and the refining of the three Heavenly Sovereign bodies, his brows suddenly furrowed slightly without warning.
It was not an attack from an external enemy, nor a change in his cultivation technique, but rather a subtle sensation originating from the depths of his bloodline and closely connected to him that was quietly triggered.
This feeling comes from the person with the deepest connection to the origin of his life.
Lu Yu suddenly turned around, his gaze like lightning, instantly piercing through layers of palaces and spatial barriers, landing precisely on the elegant courtyard deep within the Lingbao Pavilion where Xun'er, Little Fairy Doctor, and Zi Yan were.
His gaze was fixed on Xun'er, who was talking softly with Little Fairy Doctor, her complexion rosy and her eyes filled with a gentle smile.
With his keen senses as a late-stage Spiritual Supreme and possessing a special bloodline, he immediately detected that unusual, faint yet incredibly clear aura of new life when he focused his attention on probing!
This aura was quietly growing within Xun'er's body, subtly resonating with his own bloodline, carrying an indescribable intimacy and connection.
The calm on Lu Yu's face was instantly shattered, and a rare look of astonishment quickly turned into uncontrollable joy and emotion, which spread rapidly in his eyes.
"This is----"
He muttered to himself, his voice trembling slightly.
Xun'er—she's pregnant?
This sudden discovery was completely unexpected. It must have been the result of a seed planted during their long-awaited reunion, when their feelings for each other were so intense.
However, at the time, his mind was focused on relocating to the continent and dealing with powerful enemies, so he did not notice it immediately. As for Xun'er herself, perhaps because she had just completed the transformation of her spiritual energy, her aura was fluctuating, and her pregnancy was still in its early stages, so she did not clearly perceive it either.
Lu Yu's figure appeared in the courtyard almost instantly.
"Brother Yu?" Xun'er blushed slightly and looked puzzled when she saw him suddenly appear and staring intently at her.
Lu Yu did not answer immediately, but stepped forward, gently grasped her wrist, and a wisp of extremely gentle and pure spiritual energy probed into her body, carefully sensing the faint but tenacious new life force.
A moment later, he looked up, the surprise in his eyes turning into tenderness and certainty.
He looked into Xun'er's clear, questioning eyes, and a smile of unprecedented tenderness appeared on his face. He said clearly, word by word, "Xun'er—we're going to have a child."
Upon hearing this, Xun'er was instantly stunned, her beautiful eyes widened, and she covered her mouth in disbelief.
Even Little Fairy Doctor and Zi Yan, who were standing to the side, showed surprise at the same time. Little Fairy Doctor was slightly taken aback, but her eyes were quickly filled with understanding and gentle blessings, and a gratified smile appeared on her lips.
Zi Yan exclaimed in surprise, then jumped up excitedly, her golden eyes sparkling, her face full of novelty and joy.
"R-Really? Brother Yu?" Xun'er finally came to her senses, her voice trembling slightly, her gaze fixed on Lu Yu, as if she wanted to confirm it again.
"Absolutely true."
Lu Yu gently pulled her into his arms, his voice more tender and firm than ever before, "Our child."
Feeling his lover's slightly trembling body and the unbelievable joy in his arms, Lu Yu's heart was overflowing with tenderness, but deep in his eyes, a more profound thought flashed through his mind.
He gently stroked Xun'er's hair and whispered, "It's just that this child came so suddenly, and we haven't had time to make full preparations. You've just completed your spiritual energy transformation, and although your body is fine, nurturing a new life, especially a child born from the fusion of our bloodlines, requires an extraordinary foundation and nourishment."
He paused, his gaze becoming deep and serious: "After some time, once the affairs of the Northern Border have stabilized, I need to personally travel to the Ancient Buddha Clan to receive the baptism of the Ancestral Tower."
"The ancient Futu clan possesses profound resources; surely their treasury holds unparalleled elixirs to nourish the fetus. I will find one for you and for our child. We must lay the most perfect foundation for his development from the very beginning!"
Upon hearing this, Xun'er's expression changed slightly, her joy at becoming a new mother fading somewhat, and a trace of worry appeared in her eyes. She gently tugged at Lu Yu's sleeve and said softly, "Brother Yu, this—this might not be appropriate."
As the daughter of the clan chief, Xun'er was exposed to the rules and power dynamics within the clan from a young age.
She looked at Lu Yu and analyzed seriously: "Although you possess the Eight Divine Meridians and have been established as a Holy Son by the Ancient Buddha Clan, you have only recently returned to your position and are still a newcomer within the Ancient Buddha Clan. You have not yet made any achievements and your foundation is still shallow. The Ancient Buddha Clan has a long history, and the factions within the clan must be intricate and complex."
She paused, her worry deepening: "That peerless divine pill that can nourish a fetus must be one of the most treasured possessions of its clan. You've just arrived, and you're already asking for such a precious treasure. Even with Senior Futu Xuan's high regard for you, I'm afraid—"
Xun'er didn't continue, but her meaning was clear.
Demanding valuable treasures rashly could easily attract criticism and even embarrass Lu Yu's still unstable position within the Futu Ancient Clan, causing dissatisfaction and resistance from other factions.
This was by no means a wise move for Lu Yu, who was just starting out in the vast world.
"It's alright. If the Ancient Buddha Clan won't give it to me, I'll just ask my master."
Upon hearing Lu Yu's words, Xun'er, Little Fairy Doctor, and even Zi Yan were all slightly taken aback.
Lu Yu remained calm and continued, "The Tai Ling Ancient Clan has an equally long history and unfathomable foundation, and may not be inferior to the Fu Tu Ancient Clan. My master is a Saint-grade Heavenly Supreme and the Great Elder of the Tai Ling Ancient Clan. The things he casually bestows are probably no less valuable than the elixirs treasured by the Fu Tu Ancient Clan."
He looked at Xun'er, a sly smile flashing in his eyes: "Besides, as his only direct disciple, I've now found him such an outstanding grand-disciple, who is about to be promoted to grandmaster—such a joyous occasion, it's not too much for me to ask him for a gift for my grand-disciple, is it?"
"I think Master would be very happy to give this gift, and it will definitely be of a high standard."
Of course, there was one more thing Lu Yu didn't say: If the Ancient Buddha Clan is so stingy as to not even bestow upon him a peerless divine pill suitable for laying the foundation of a Heavenly Sovereign's offspring, then he, the so-called "Saint Son of Buddha," is better off not being one.
Lu Yu has always disliked being hindered in his actions, and he would never wrong his wife and children for the sake of a false reputation.