Chapter 1407: Five Elements Puppet Beast

In a secluded courtyard within Fire Crow Market.

A shrewd-looking young man in a yellow shirt was reporting something to Wang Qingjun. Wang Qingjun had returned to the Northern Territory immortal cultivation world a step ahead of Wang Qingshan to oversee Fire Crow Market.

With Ximen Feng's help, the Wang family's covert agents had spread across almost half of the Northern Territory immortal cultivation world and had even developed peripheral organizations. Ximen Feng was indispensable for achieving such significant accomplishments.

Wang Qingjun said thoughtfully, with a hint of excitement on his face, "True Monarch Baihuan! No wonder he suddenly disappeared; he went to the Central Plains immortal cultivation world."

"Ancestral Uncle, should we investigate True Monarch Baihuan's specific situation? Including his disciples and descendants?" the young man in the yellow shirt cautiously asked. He had no idea why Wang Qingjun was inquiring about the whereabouts of a high-level cultivator from the Nine Nether Sect.

"No need," Wang Qingjun commanded dispassionately. "All personnel involved in this investigation are to withdraw from the Northern Territory in batches. Without my command, they are not to return to the Northern Territory. Those who disobey will be treated as traitors to the family." The consequences would be dire if the information were to leak.

The young man in the yellow shirt shivered and quickly replied, "Yes, Ancestral Uncle."

A sound transmission talisman flew in. Wang Qingjun crushed it, and Wang Yingying's joyful voice suddenly rang out: "Ancestral Uncle, I have an important matter to report."

"Alright, you're done here," Wang Qingjun said. "Immediately proceed as I instructed and withdraw from the Northern Territory in batches." He then dismissed him and personally escorted the young man in the yellow shirt out.

He opened the courtyard gate and saw Wang Yingying standing at the entrance. Beside her were Wang Qingshan, Wang Mengbin, and Ye Haitang.

"Seventh Brother, Haitang, how did you get to the Northern Territory so quickly?" Wang Qingjun asked, his face lit up with joy. The investigation had made a significant breakthrough, and with Wang Qingshan's arrival in the Northern Territory, it was indeed a joyful occasion.

"After finishing things in the Eastern Desolate, we hurried over," Wang Qingshan replied. "How are things? From your expression, something good has happened?"

"Come in and talk. Yes, something good has happened."

Wang Qingjun invited the four of them in. The young man in the yellow shirt had already left.

Wang Qingjun looked at Wang Yingying and asked, "Yingying, you just mentioned you had an important matter to report?"

Wang Yingying recounted the entire sequence of events in detail and then analyzed, "Ancestral Uncle, should we trouble the Zheng family to verify this? The Zheng family still has a Core Formation cultivator."

"No need," Wang Qingjun replied. "You are to remain in Fire Crow Market for now. Without my instructions, you are not permitted to leave the market, nor are you to reveal a single word to anyone else. Those who disobey will be treated as traitors to the family." Wang Qingjun gave a couple of reminders, then told Wang Yingying to go back and rest.

"Seventh Brother, a major discovery!" Wang Qingjun suppressed the excitement in his heart and briefly recounted the events. "True Monarch Baihuan and Venerable Jinhu are major suspects. They are currently both in the Central Plains immortal cultivation world. If we find them, everything will become clear."

Wang Qingshan and his group had just arrived in the Northern Territory immortal cultivation world. If they were to leave immediately, it would inevitably arouse the suspicion of the Nine Nether Sect.

"Cousin Qingshan, let me handle this matter," Ye Haitang volunteered. "Tianwen is in the Central Plains immortal cultivation world, isn't he? He can help. Furthermore, once I reach the Central Plains immortal cultivation world, I will send someone to report to Uncle and request reinforcements." Because of Ye Lin, she rarely appeared in public, and few outsiders knew of her existence. She possessed a Nascent Soul stage ghostly creature, so if she took action personally, there wouldn't be much of a problem.

The exposure of the Zhenhai Sect ruins indicated that someone was secretly targeting the Wang family. Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan would not easily leave Green Lotus Island, and Wang Qingshan also could not leave the Northern Territory immortal cultivation world for now. Thus, it was most appropriate for Ye Haitang to go to the Central Plains immortal cultivation world to handle this matter.

"Alright, Cousin Haitang, I appreciate you making this trip to the Central Plains immortal cultivation world," Wang Qingshan said. "Don't act rashly, to avoid alerting the enemy. Let Eighth Sister, Tenth Sister, and Qiuming assist you, to ensure everything goes smoothly." Wang Qingshan reminded her, adding that if they could personally eliminate their enemies, it would also make it easier for Wang Qingling and the others when they attempted to reach the Nascent Soul stage.

"Okay, I won't act recklessly," Ye Haitang nodded. "We've waited so many years; a little more time won't matter." Her gaze turned cold.

"Ancestral Uncle, let me go too!" Wang Mengbin volunteered, wanting to contribute to the family as well.

Wang Qingshan shook his head and said, "No, you're too conspicuous. If you suddenly disappear, it will arouse suspicion. You should stay with me in the Northern Territory to mislead the Nine Nether Sect! Oh, and Qingjun, have the family members involved in this matter withdraw from the Northern Territory immortal cultivation world in batches. Don't let them return." Wang Mengbin was a lightning spirit root cultivator and had long been on the radar of various major powers' spies. Since he had come to the Northern Territory immortal cultivation world with Wang Qingshan, his sudden disappearance would raise suspicion.

"Alright," Wang Mengbin was a bit disappointed but still agreed.

The next morning, Ye Haitang left Fire Crow Market alone and headed towards the Central Plains immortal cultivation world.

***

In the South Sea, Five Dragon Sea Region.

On Green Lotus Island, a hundred-mu bluestone plaza served as a training ground where five massive humanoid puppet beasts were sparring. Multicolored spell lights collided, creating powerful air currents and overturning numerous bluestone slabs. Wang Changsheng, Wang Qingjing, and Wang Yinghao stood in the distance, with varied expressions.

Considering the potential for a major war in the South Sea, Wang Changsheng had been busy during this period, diligently studying puppetry with Wang Qingjing and Wang Yinghao. He had not been out of secluded cultivation for long, so it was impossible for him to re-enter secluded cultivation. Artifact refining was naturally the best choice. Wang Qingjing and Wang Yinghao used pill fire for artifact refining, which was far inferior to Wang Changsheng's use of spiritual fire. Spiritual fire refining was more efficient and produced better magic treasures and puppet beasts. However, spiritual fire was a rare and fortuitous encounter.

"I'll test the power of this set of Five Elements puppet beasts," Wang Changsheng said. "You control the puppet beasts to attack me."

Wang Changsheng transformed into a blue streak of light and flew towards the five puppet beasts. Wang Qingjing and Wang Yinghao simultaneously chanted incantations. The five third-order puppet beasts each spewed out thick spiritual lights of green, red, blue, gold, and yellow, which converged, forming a five-colored light pillar three zhang in diameter. It shot forth with a sound of tearing air, instantly appearing before Wang Changsheng.

Blue light appeared around Wang Changsheng, transforming into wisps of water vapor. He clenched his right fist and punched the air in front of him. Countless wisps of water vapor converged, forming a blue water dragon over thirty zhang long, which met the attack.

Boom!

The blue water dragon collided with the five-colored light pillar and immediately exploded, scattering into countless water arrows that riddled the nearby ground with holes. The five-colored light pillar, however, reached Wang Changsheng. Without using any magic treasures, Wang Changsheng punched the five-colored light pillar with his right fist.

With an earth-shattering roar, the five-colored light pillar was shattered, dissipating into specks of five-colored spiritual light. The powerful air current lifted most of the bluestone plaza's flooring, and dust billowed.

After a moment, the dust settled, and Wang Changsheng stood unscathed, a joyful expression on his face.

"This set of Five Elements puppet beasts is quite powerful," Wang Changsheng said with a hint of regret, "but unfortunately, it requires two Core Formation cultivators to control it to unleash its maximum power. One Core Formation cultivator cannot control it; it consumes too much spiritual sense."