Chapter 1476: Using Life to Divinate

Of the three conditions, the first was comparatively the most difficult to fulfill: in the future, when Fairy Cailian asked for their help, they must assist unconditionally. This was quite intriguing. Unconditional help? Who knew what Fairy Cailian would ask them to do? The second condition was the simplest: they were to acknowledge Fairy Cailian as their adopted daughter, and she would acknowledge them as her adopted parents. It just didn't seem that simple. The third condition was somewhat mysterious: actively contribute to Dongli Realm? Was Dongli Realm about to descend into great chaos?

Wang Changsheng had initially expected True Master Tianyue to propose harsh conditions, such as slaying a high-grade fourth-tier demonic beast, eliminating a Nascent Soul cultivator, or finding a rare spiritual fruit. He never imagined True Master Tianyue would put forward these three conditions.

These three conditions could hardly be called harsh. Especially the last one; if Dongli Realm faced a great catastrophe, Wang Changsheng would naturally not be spared, and he would certainly be willing to contribute.

“May I presumptuously ask, Fellow Daoist He, is Dongli Realm on the verge of great chaos?” Wang Changsheng asked politely. Given that the Seven Absolutes Sect had elected a new sect master, the Great Qin Dynasty was experiencing issues, Zhou Sihong was causing trouble in the South Sea, and incidents in the Northern Plains were not uncommon, Wang Changsheng found it hard not to connect these events to the impending chaos in Dongli Realm.

True Master Tianyue did not reply, seeming to have some unspoken difficulty.

“Fellow Daoist He, do you require us to swear an oath upon our inner demons?” Wang Ruyan asked. Without such an oath, if they reneged, True Master Tianyue would have no leverage over them.

“There’s no need for you to swear an oath upon your inner demons. Heaven watches what man does. For those who agreed to my conditions and then reneged, the grass on their graves has long grown tall. Heaven watches what man does.” True Master Tianyue's tone was indifferent, as if speaking of a trivial matter.

“Fellow Daoist He, are those with great destiny also those destined for calamity?” Wang Changsheng seemed to have vaguely guessed something and asked in a deep voice.

True Master Tianyue nodded solemnly and said, “Precisely. It’s like the Nascent Soul lightning tribulation. Pass it, and you ascend to the Nascent Soul stage. Fail, and you naturally turn to ash. Do you wish to avoid it? When the lightning tribulation is about to strike, how can one evade it?”

Wang Qingshan showed a pensive expression. He had understood. A great calamity was approaching. If the Wang family could survive this trial, their development would flourish. But if they failed, the Wang family would not be able to continue its legacy. It would be utterly impossible to remain aloof and unscathed.

“Fellow Daoist He, this matter is of great importance. Please allow us some time to consider it. How about we give you our answer tomorrow?” Wang Changsheng said earnestly. True Master Tianyue was certainly hiding something, and Fairy Cailian acknowledging them as adopted parents also implied some hidden agenda. They needed to think it through carefully.

“No problem, take your time to consider. If you don't agree, then so be it; it will simply mean we are not destined to collaborate. In truth, this is also an opportunity for your Wang family. If you seize it, your Wang family might even become one of the Ten Great Clans of the South Sea. That's all I have to say. Take your time to deliberate!” After saying this, True Master Tianyue departed with Fairy Cailian.

Wang Changsheng contacted Wang Qingling using a communication disk, asking her to come over to discuss the matter.

Not long after, Wang Qingling arrived at Qinglian Peak. After hearing the full story, Wang Qingling's delicate brows furrowed.

“Ninth Uncle, Ninth Aunt, I believe there's more to True Master Tianyue's words than meets the eye. If we agree to his conditions, he will likely reveal more to us. I think we can agree to his terms.” Wang Qingling expressed her opinion.

Wang Changsheng looked at Wang Qingshan. Wang Qingshan nodded and said, “Ninth Uncle, I agree. In cultivation, one must advance or fall behind. This might be an opportunity for our family. It was only after Sword Venerable Four Seasons led the Taiyi Immortal Sect through the Demonic Tribulation that the Taiyi Immortal Sect firmly established itself in the Eastern Barrens, standing strong for over four thousand years.”

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan exchanged glances and nodded at each other. They had already made up their minds. However, since Wang Qingshan and Wang Qingling had already reached the Nascent Soul stage, consulting them was a gesture of respect.

The next morning, True Master Tianyue and Fairy Cailian arrived at Qinglian Peak.

“So, Fellow Daoist Wang, Madam Wang, what have you decided after your consideration?” True Master Tianyue asked in a deep voice.

“We agree. Please help us divine Huang Yuxu's whereabouts, Fellow Daoist He.” Wang Changsheng provided True Master Tianyue with Huang Yuxu's birth characters, as well as the cultivation techniques and divine abilities Huang Yuxu practiced.

True Master Tianyue flipped his hand, producing a palm-sized blue turtle shell and a shimmering silver divination plate. The plate was inscribed with numerous characters, seemingly the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches. He formed a strange incantation, shook the blue turtle shell, and three pale golden copper coins fell out: two facing up, one facing down. He continued to chant incantations, then cast a spell into the silver divination plate.

The silver divination plate immediately glowed brilliantly with silver light, and all the characters glowed intensely. The pointer on it spun rapidly, stirring up a powerful current of air.

“Stop.” True Master Tianyue changed his incantation, cast another spell, and the pointer suddenly stopped, pointing towards a certain direction. Fairy Cailian stepped forward, took a look, and silently memorized the direction.

“Puh!” True Master Tianyue suddenly spat out a large mouthful of vital blood and collapsed to the ground.

“Great-grandfather, are you alright!” Fairy Cailian's beautiful face changed, and she quickly helped True Master Tianyue up.

Wang Changsheng and the other three frowned deeply, their faces filled with worry.

True Master Tianyue raised his right hand, tightly gripping Wang Changsheng's palm, and weakly said, “True Master Taihao, I have fulfilled my promise to you. I hope you will not break your word. Cailian, do not disclose the news of my passing. Just say that I reside permanently on Qinglian Island. You are to acknowledge the Qinglian Immortal Couple as your adopted parents. You must take good care of yourself from now on, and also…” Before he could finish, he drew his last breath.

His lifespan was already running short. His journey to the South Sea this time was specifically to use his remaining life force to do something for Dongli Realm and Fairy Cailian.

“Great-grandfather…” Fairy Cailian cried out, overwhelmed with grief.

Wang Changsheng's mood was exceptionally heavy. True Master Tianyue had known his lifespan was short, yet he was willing to divine for them. He had exchanged his own life for these three conditions.

Wang Changsheng and the other three stepped back three paces and bowed respectfully to True Master Tianyue.

“Fellow Daoist He, rest assured, we will certainly fulfill what we have promised you, without the slightest falsehood.” Wang Changsheng said solemnly. He looked at the grief-stricken Fairy Cailian and said, “He… Cailian, don’t be too sad. Fellow Daoist He has passed away. From now on, Qinglian Island is your home. You may stay here, or you may return to the Northern Plains. If you ever need our help, do not hesitate to ask.”

“Sister He, the deceased cannot be brought back to life. Don’t grieve too much.” Wang Qingling comforted her.

After quite some time, Fairy Cailian regained her composure. She suppressed her grief and immediately acknowledged Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan as her adopted father and mother.

“Adopted Father, Adopted Mother, from now on, I am your adopted daughter. However, I cannot perform divination for you, nor for your family, including your clansmen. You must be clear about this.” Fairy Cailian said sternly. In this way, the Wang family effectively gained another Nascent Soul cultivator, but also assumed greater responsibilities.

Wang Changsheng nodded and said, “We understand, rest assured! We won't force you to do anything. Go wherever you wish, and if you need our help, just ask. From now on, we are family.”

“I will first return to the Northern Plains to handle the funeral arrangements, and then move to Qinglian Island to live and serve by your side.”

Three days later, Fairy Cailian and her subordinates left Qinglian Island, returning to the Northern Plains.