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Chapter 876: Pregnancy and Birth, Carrying the Mandate of Heaven (Thanks to the Flagship Crazy Store
Chapter 876: Pregnancy and Birth, Carrying the Mandate of Heaven (Thanks to the Flagship Crazy Store Alliance for the reward!)
2024-12-3
The Pill Sect has a successor!
The strongest among the Luo Tian Sect, Supreme Elder Luo Chen, has a successor!
This news had somehow spread throughout the entire sect, from top to bottom.
In an instant, the disciples rushed around, sharing the joyous news, and even some neighboring Golden Core forces had heard of it and sent precious gifts.
Such a reaction was quite unusual in the cultivation world. Cultivators often valued a life of seclusion, tranquility, and detachment from worldly affairs. They typically severed ties with mortal concerns, and the birth of a descendant was not something that warranted such a grand response.
But upon closer examination, it was also reasonable.
Sect and cultivation families were both organizations formed by people, not much different from the dynasties and empires of the mortal world, except for their higher cultivation levels.
For secular dynasties, even if the ruler was in the prime of their life, their followers would still eagerly hope for a successor.
Cultivation sects, relatively speaking, did not have this urgency.
But the Luo Tian Sect was different!
This newly promoted Nascent Soul Upper Sect had been greatly influenced by Luo Chen.
It could be said that without Luo Chen, there would be no Luo Tian Sect.
Many knew that Luo Chen would leave the Luo Tian Sect to join the Mysterious Abyss Sect and take over the Pill Sage Hall.
Even though he left behind a group of powerful cultivators, a vast territory, and a deep and rich heritage, he would eventually have to leave.
Once he left, would Luo Chen ever return? Perhaps he would, or perhaps he wouldn't.
Moreover, how would the power structure of the Luo Tian Sect be distributed after his departure?
Would it be under the control of the two madams? Or would it be under the Sect Master Li Yingzhang? Or perhaps the Nascent Soul Elder Ling Feng Zi and the powerful Wang Yuan?
No one dared to ask Luo Chen about these questions, and Luo Chen had never proactively discussed them with anyone.
But now, with Sima Hewang's pregnancy, all the questions seemed to have a single answer!
The Supreme Elder of the Luo Tian Sect has a successor! Her father was a top-tier powerhouse renowned in Dong Huang, achieving Golden Core at 100 and Nascent Soul at 200, with exceptional talent.
Although her mother's cultivation level was not high, she was the first Sect Master of the Luo Tian Sect, leading the sect from weakness to strength. Her intelligence, management skills, and leadership had once earned the respect of everyone in the Luo Tian Sect.
The offspring of this couple, regardless of gender, would undoubtedly be exceptional!
Even if they didn't inherit all the strengths of both sides, as long as they inherited even a little bit of either parent's strengths, with their father's support, their future achievements would certainly not be low.
As long as this descendant of the Pill Sect remained in the Luo Tian Sect, Luo Chen would not be able to ignore the Luo Tian Sect after joining the Mysterious Abyss Sect.
The Luo Tian Sect's power structure would also have a central figure.
Whether it was the first or second madam, or whether it was the Sect Master or the Nascent Soul-level elders, they would all be just a transition.
The ultimate power would be passed on to that heaven-favored child.
The future of the Luo Tian Sect was no longer chaotic and uncertain but had a clear direction.
Therefore, the cultivators of the Luo Tian Sect who heard this news were filled with joy.
They even felt that the birth of this child, right after the Luo Tian Sect established its mountain gate and dominated the Skytouch Cliff, must be a sign of carrying the mandate of heaven, a chosen one! The only regret was that their plan to visit Sima Hewang was refused because she needed to rest and nurture her pregnancy at the Skytouch Cliff.
But no matter what, as long as the Luo Tian cultivators at the Skytouch Cliff looked towards that place, their eyes were filled with confidence.
The Supreme Elder has a successor, and the Luo Tian Sect has hope!
At this moment, at the peak of the Skytouch Cliff, there was no such celebration, but instead, the atmosphere was solemn and cold.
Yao Mingyue knelt on the ground, her head lowered, not daring to breathe heavily.
In front of her, a young man stood with his hands behind his back, silently gazing into the distance.
A bird flew towards the peak but fell before it even got close.
Luo Chen looked at the bird and spoke calmly.
"Was it you who spread the news of your master's pregnancy?"
Facing this calm question, Yao Mingyue subconsciously wanted to make excuses.
She could say that it was the physician who accidentally leaked the news after diagnosing Sima Hewang.
She could also say that Sima Hewang herself had revealed it.
She could even feign ignorance.
However, in Luo Chen's calm tone, she couldn't bring herself to deny it.
"It was me."
"Without my permission, where did you get the courage?"
"I thought that recently, the fellow disciples have been restless, as if they have lost their pillar because you are about to leave. So, I used this news to boost their morale."
"Hmm?!"
A cold snort made Yao Mingyue's heart tremble, as if the wrath of thunder was about to descend upon her.
She immediately lowered her head into the dirt and said fearfully, "I was worried about you..."
"Enough!"
Luo Chen interrupted her because once these words were spoken, it would be like tearing apart their relationship, and he couldn't remain indifferent.
She suppressed her thoughts, waiting for the dust to settle, and then it would all be irrelevant.
Yao Mingyue, after all, was a person of merit to the sect.
Luo Chen watched a figure flying hurriedly from the mountain below, and said indifferently, "Although your foundation is solid, you've only been at the Golden Core stage for a few years, and your cultivation is not yet stable. A hundred li from here, there's a secluded small mountain with abundant spiritual energy. Go there and seclude yourself for ten years to stabilize your Golden Core stage!"
After speaking, Luo Chen turned and left the mountain.
As he passed by Yao Mingyue, he shook his head.
"Sometimes, good intentions can lead to bad outcomes."
With these words, he flicked his sleeves and left.
Yao Mingyue knelt respectfully, and after a long time, she dared to slowly raise her head.
Her face was deathly pale, and her temples were covered in sweat.
She stood up and watched Luo Chen's gradually disappearing figure, biting her lips, her expression filled with complexity.
She understood that the Supreme Elder was being lenient, letting her off the hook.
She also knew that she was insignificant and shouldn't meddle in the Supreme Elder's family matters. But her master had been like a mountain of kindness to her, and how could she just stand by and watch him suffer in the future?
"Mingyue has done her best, and I only hope that the sect's grand cause can make the Supreme Elder change his mind!"
Yao Mingyue sighed and walked towards the secluded place a hundred li away.
...
"Is she really pregnant?"
Gu Caiyi, who had hurried back, asked Luo Chen, who had just arrived at the sleeping quarters.
"Yes, it's been two months," Luo Chen replied with a smile.
Gu Caiyi was incredulous.
She knew that Sima Hewang had always wanted a child.
She also understood that Sima Hewang had stopped cultivating in recent years and handed over the sect's affairs to Li Yingzhang and others. Despite not having reached the Nascent Soul stage, Sima Hewang couldn't be of much help to Luo Chen. Hence, Sima Hewang had been feeling restless.
If there was a child, it would divert her attention.
But Luo Chen was a Nascent Soul True Man, and Sima Hewang had also reached the Golden Core stage. In the eyes of ordinary people, both were considered high-level cultivators.
How could it be that one gets pregnant just by saying so?
As if reading her doubts, Luo Chen smiled and said, "Are you underestimating your husband? Don't forget that during the Qi Condensation stage, your husband relied on a certain method."
Gu Caiyi was stunned and subconsciously thought back to the past.
[Assembly of Marvels Pill]
It contained Firm Essence Lock Yang, which prevented the leakage of essence energy, and was specifically provided for low-level cultivators to indulge in pleasure.
As a grandmaster of pill concoction, her husband understood the principles and reversed them, conceiving a child and nurturing his bloodline descendants, which wouldn't be difficult.
Moreover, based on her experience at the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion, her husband's abilities in that aspect were exceptional, making it challenging for her to resist him. That was why she occasionally agreed to her husband's request for a threesome.
Previously, neither she nor Sima Hewang had gotten pregnant because her husband deliberately restrained himself to avoid having children during turbulent times.
Now that the situation had stabilized, her husband's cultivation and strength were profound and powerful, capable of protecting everything.
Nurturing descendants seemed like a natural course of action.
Even after understanding all this, Gu Caiyi still felt it was sudden.
"But..."
"What's there to worry about? Are you thinking that your husband is being unfair? If you want a child, your husband won't be stingy."
Gu Caiyi's cheeks turned slightly red, and she glared at Luo Chen.
"A Golden Core cultivator bearing a child will affect their cultivation. I still want to condense my Nascent Soul in the future. I won't tell you anymore; I'm going to see her!"
Gu Caiyi waved her hand and headed towards Sima Hewang's sleeping quarters.
When she reached the door, she hesitated for a moment before stepping in.
After a while, she came out, puzzled.
"You said she's only been pregnant for two months, right? Why is she so tired and sleepy? Does pregnancy have such a significant impact on a Golden Core cultivator?"
Luo Chen stood at the door, smiling as he explained, "For ordinary cultivators, pregnancy won't have such a significant impact. But you know Sima Hewang's condition very well. So, to prevent any hidden problems after childbirth, I made special arrangements for her pregnancy and mental well-being."
Gu Caiyi suddenly realized that she had forgotten about this.
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Gu Caiyi had witnessed Sima Hewang's condition in the past, and she almost lost her life.
Now that she was pregnant, it was necessary to take good care of her.
"Forget it, she's already asleep. I'll come back to see her when she wakes up! There are still some sect matters, and Li Yingzhang can't handle them alone. I need to help out to avoid being accused of the Supreme Elder's family being aloof and uninvolved."
Gu Caiyi came in a hurry and left in a hurry.
She walked away with a carefree attitude, but there was still a hint of jealousy in her eyes.
Clearly, she had arrived first, but Sima Hewang was always one step ahead.
She was the first to help Luo Chen manage the Luo Tian Sect, the first to establish her foundation, the first to condense her Golden Core, the first to establish a relationship with Luo Chen, and now, she was even the first to get pregnant.
It seemed that with every slow step, she was falling further and further behind.
But Gu Caiyi also understood her advantage—she could cultivate!
If love endures, it need not be every day and night. As long as she could reach the Nascent Soul Realm, her lifespan would increase, and naturally, she could be with her husband for a long time.
Gu Caiyi left.
Luo Chen didn't see her off but instead stepped into Sima Hewang's bedroom.
Step by step, he walked to the bed and looked at the smiling woman sleeping soundly. A smile appeared in his eyes.
"As long as you can endure the next half a year, you can resume your cultivation."
"As for the child..."
The smile in Luo Chen's eyes gradually faded, and he pinched a series of hand seals.
With Sima Hewang at the center, array lights appeared one after another in the bedroom, eventually gathering at her flat belly.
Mysterious patterns slowly took shape, half-blooming.
The Incarnation Spirit Flower Array!
This was a solution taught to him by the True Master of the Heavenly Mountain.
Using the method of bloodline traction, he guided the Demon Heart Parasite towards the infant embryo, gradually severing the connection between the parasite and Sima Hewang's divine soul.
The third-stage Demon Heart Parasite had already developed an instinctual consciousness and would naturally resist this severance.
However, with the bloodline connection and the unity of mother and child, the resistance wouldn't be as strong.
Additionally, with the help of the Incarnation Spirit Flower Array, the Demon Heart Parasite would be completely transferred to the infant.
When the spirit flower blooms and the fruit ripens and falls, Sima Hewang will be completely free.
As for the child hosting the Demon Heart Parasite?
Luo Chen shook his head, waved his hand to disperse the array, and took out a third-stage Nurturing Divine Pill, which he gave to Sima Hewang to consume. Then, he left for the outside.
He didn't leave the bedroom but continued his previous work in the main hall.
Luo Chen had almost finished organizing the Luotian Sect's inherited cultivation techniques.
Now, he was organizing information about the cultivation world and various cultivation-related books.
The future disciples of the Luotian Sect would always need these things.
Luo Chen even planned to write a travelogue about the North Sea and Zhongzhou based on his experiences.
He took out a stack of books from his storage ring.
Most of them were books he had read before, and he was familiar with them.
But when his fingers touched a yellowed leather book, he paused.
"Passage to the Mystic Collection?"
Luo Chen was stunned. This was a book on Go, given to him by Fu Qinglan when he left Zhongzhou.
Over the years, it seemed he had never read it?
After all, compared to the Thousand Heaven Ten Thousand Transformation Sword Scripture and the Stone Chamber's Immortal Array Manual given by the Fu family, he was genuinely uninterested in the Go book.
"I'll be watching over Hewang during this period, so I might as well read it when I have free time."
Luo Chen smiled and opened the first page of Passage to the Mystic Collection.
"The game of Go has nine levels: Entering the Divine, Sitting in Meditation, Concreteness, Passing Through the Mystic, Using Wisdom, Subtlety, Fighting Strength, Acting Foolish, and Maintaining Simplicity..."
Time slowly passed.
The days of waiting seemed to be so difficult.
Luo Chen remained calm and unhurried, staying at Skytouch Cliff, unmoved by the outside world.
Even when the Lord of Heaven Piercing Cliff from the Mysterious Abyss Sect personally came to the Luotian Sect to inquire about Luo Chen's departure, Luo Chen truthfully replied that he needed more time before heading to the Mysterious Abyss Holy Land.
The Lord of Heaven Piercing Cliff understood the situation and didn't pressure him.
The situation was clear; the Luotian Sect needed Luo Chen to stay and stabilize things for a while, as the sect was in a state of waiting.
Moreover, his Dao companion was pregnant, and it made no sense for Luo Chen, the future father, to leave immediately.
As a gesture of congratulations, the Lord of Heaven Piercing Cliff sent a precious gift.
This was an unexpected joy.
Three months later.
Sima Hewang's pregnancy was now visible, and her belly had grown.
Although she was more sleepy, she would occasionally get up and walk around.
When she saw Luo Chen sitting in the hall studying the Go book, she would chat with him.
"Why has my husband become so engrossed in this Go book lately?"
"Just passing the time."
"Can you solve these nine Go puzzles?"
"I want to solve them, but I haven't entered the realm yet. It's not the right time."
"I heard that the Nine Spirit Sect is having some setbacks in their war. Is that true?"
"Yes, Caiyi told you about it. It's true that things are not going well. No one expected the two Demon Sovereigns under the command of the Ox Demon to return. The Nine Spirit Lord has been troubled lately."
"Are there any major events happening in the sect? I often see flying lights coming and going."
"Li Yingzhang plans to recruit a group of young people with clean backgrounds to carry on the Luotian Sect's heritage."
"He's going to take on disciples? That's great. Our child will have senior brothers and sisters."
"Hewang is very thoughtful. Go and rest. I'll continue with my work today."
"Husband, have you thought about what we should name our child?"
...
Ten months later.
On Skytouch Cliff, array lights soared into the sky.
(End of Chapter)
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