Chapter 1217: 青莲业火

Qinglian Island, in the Five Dragon Sea.

A streak of azure light flew from the distant horizon, heading straight for Qinglian Island.

As the azure light approached within ten li of Qinglian Island, its speed rapidly decreased. The light faded, revealing Wang Qingshan's figure.

Seeing Qinglian Island, Wang Qingshan let out a long sigh of relief. He had been away from the Great Yan Dynasty for two years.

After leaving the secret realm, Wang Qingshan quickly departed from the Great Yan Dynasty, returned to the Eastern Wasteland, and then traveled from the Eastern Wasteland to the Southern Sea, finally making his way back to Qinglian Island.

His travels in the Central Plains cultivation world for over a decade had significantly loosened his bottleneck. He felt he was not far from reaching the ninth layer of Core Formation.

The greatest gain from his trip to the Central Plains cultivation world was acquiring the Infant Spirit Fruit Tree and the Blood Dragon Fruit Tree. Both could enhance the family's foundation.

The entire Qinglian Island was enveloped in a thick mist, making it impossible to see its condition clearly.

Wang Qingshan took out an azure square token. He gently waved it towards Qinglian Island, and the token shot out a streak of azure light, which disappeared into the mist.

The mist swirled, and a white cloud ladder flew out from within, landing before Wang Qingshan.

Wang Qingshan stepped onto the white cloud ladder, which then drew him into the mist.

Wang Qingshan felt a sudden blur before his eyes, and then he abruptly appeared above a lush, verdant island.

From time to time, cultivators flew by in the high skies, riding lotus-shaped magical artifacts, presenting an orderly sight.

Wang Qingshan let out a soft breath and flew towards Bailing Peak.

Before long, Wang Qingshan arrived at Bailing Peak and sent a sound transmission talisman to Wang Qingling. Soon after, Wang Qingling flew out and led Wang Qingshan into Bailing Peak.

Wang Qingling greeted him with a smile, asking about his return and if he had gained anything from his trip to the Central Plains cultivation world. The Wang family had recently purchased a batch of Lion Roc Beasts from the Murong royal family, which had significantly improved the efficiency of their patrol teams.

Wang Qingshan briefly recounted his experiences in the Central Plains cultivation world. Upon learning that Wang Qingshan had acquired the Infant Spirit Fruit Tree and the Blood Dragon Fruit Tree, Wang Qingling's eyes lit up. She excitedly pointed out that with the Blood Dragon Fruit Tree, their Fourth Brother could refine Blood Dragon Pills, potentially cultivating several third-tier flood dragons.

Wang Ruyan's voice suddenly rang out as she emerged from Wang Qingling's dwelling, expressing her approval for his acquisition of the Blood Dragon Fruit Tree and the Infant Spirit Fruit Tree.

Wang Qingshan acknowledged Wang Ruyan's presence.

Wang Ruyan explained that she was there to chat with Qingling and praised Qingshan for his significant achievement.

Wang Ruyan looked at Wang Qingshan, her eyes filled with satisfaction.

Wang Qingshan had a strong sense of belonging to the family. When Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan were attempting to break through to the Nascent Soul stage, Wang Qingshan helped them acquire the Three-Element Spirit Stabilizing Incense. Now, he had brought back the Blood Dragon Fruit Tree and the Infant Spirit Fruit Tree.

Wang Qingshan modestly replied that it was his duty, but noted that three Core Formation cultivators had been present when he acquired the Infant Spirit Fruit Tree and the Blood Dragon Fruit Tree, and if the news spread, it could lead to trouble.

Wang Ruyan dismissed his concern with a smile, stating that they would deal with challenges as they arose. She affirmed his correct approach of avoiding unnecessary confrontation, reminding him that there was always someone stronger out there. She then told Qingshan he had worked hard and should now enter seclusion to attempt breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage, urging him not to wander around anymore.

The Wang family urgently needed Nascent Soul cultivators, and Wang Qingshan was their most promising Core Formation cultivator. If he successfully formed his Nascent Soul, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan could leave the island with peace of mind.

Wang Qingshan nodded and stated that he intended to enter seclusion to attempt breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage upon his return.

After some casual conversation, Wang Qingshan handed the Blood Dragon Fruit Tree and the Infant Spirit Fruit Tree to Wang Ruyan, then left Bailing Peak.

He made a trip to the family's Scripture Repository and copied several ancient texts.

Back at his residence, Wang Qingshan took out the Azure Lotus Sword and the Azure Lotus Lamp.

He had not told anyone else about the existence of these two spiritual treasures. It wasn't that he didn't trust Wang Qingling; it was his personal fortune, and he saw no need to spread the word.

He infused spiritual power into the Azure Lotus Lamp. A cluster of azure flame automatically appeared in the lamp's wick; its outer flame was lighter, and its inner flame was deeper.

Wang Qingshan took a deep breath, and a torrent of spiritual power surged into the Azure Lotus Lamp. The lamp glowed brightly, its flame greatly intensified, and suddenly transformed into a budding azure lotus. The lotus slowly blossomed, causing the temperature in the room to abruptly rise.

He realized he had obtained a wisp of Azure Lotus Karma Fire, which surprised him, and he murmured to himself, his eyes burning with excitement.

The Azure Lotus Lamp was a spiritual treasure, but its most precious component was the wisp of Azure Lotus Karma Fire within it.

The Azure Lotus Karma Fire could incinerate all things, serving as the bane of most demons and monsters. Of course, this was only a wisp of it, and the Azure Lotus Lamp was specifically for nurturing it. It was likely that the mighty cultivator who set up the seal had refined a wisp of Azure Lotus Karma Fire into the lamp to prevent demonic entities from escaping, unknowingly benefiting Wang Qingshan.

Wang Qingshan planned to refine this wisp of Azure Lotus Karma Fire and slowly cultivate it, to serve as a trump card.

The Wang family possessed a method for refining exotic flames. Wang Qingshan took out a jade slip, placed it on his forehead, and immersed his spiritual sense into it.

After a moment, Wang Qingshan put away the jade slip, cast a spell into the Azure Lotus Karma Fire, and then exhaled a stream of azure alchemical flame, which enveloped the Karma Fire.

Boom!

The Azure Lotus Karma Fire abruptly transformed into an azure phoenix-like bird, flying outwards.

Wang Qingshan cast a spell on the Azure Lotus Sword, and a large swathe of sharp sword energy swept out, striking the azure phoenix-like bird.

Boom!

The azure phoenix-like bird was shattered into pieces, transforming back into a large expanse of azure flame.

Wang Qingshan exhaled a stream of azure alchemical flame, enveloping a cluster of azure flame the size of an egg.

As the other azure flames attempted to coalesce, the Azure Lotus Sword continuously unleashed large swathes of azure sword energy, cutting the flames into smaller pieces.

Wang Qingshan had chosen not to refine the Azure Lotus Karma Fire on his journey, considering that it would not cooperate easily. Back on Qinglian Island, he could refine it without disturbance.

A month later, Wang Qingshan emerged from his seclusion chamber, looking tired but with a joyful expression.

The Azure Lotus Karma Fire was renowned for burning all things, and it took Wang Qingshan a full month to refine it.

Any other exotic flame would not have required such a long time.

A sound transmission talisman flew in. Wang Qingshan crushed it, and Wang Changsheng's voice suddenly announced that Ninth Uncle had come to see him.

Wang Qingshan realized Ninth Uncle had arrived.

Wang Qingshan's face lit up, and he quickly walked out to invite Wang Changsheng inside.

It had taken Wang Changsheng a year and a half to transport over a thousand clan members to the Zhenhai Sect ruins, where Wang Rongmiao and Wang Tianqi were overseeing them.

Ye Haitang remained on a desolate island near the entrance to the Zhenhai Sect ruins for cultivation, while Wang Changsheng and Fairy Ziyue left the Myriad Ghost Sea.

Fairy Ziyue had been in seclusion at the Zhenhai Sect ruins for too long; she also wished to go out, relax, and travel extensively.

To be honest, Wang Changsheng was somewhat surprised; he hadn't expected Fairy Ziyue to agree so readily to return to Qinglian Island with him.