Chapter 1490: Purple Moon Fairy's Plan

The corpse glowed yellow, and a mini Nascent Soul flew out from it. Before it could get far, a massive tower, shimmering with purple light, descended from the sky and collected the mini Nascent Soul.

With the combined efforts of Wang Changsheng and his companions, Huang Yuxu was finally eliminated. Had Huang Yuxu not been a body cultivator, Wang Changsheng alone would have been enough to defeat him.

Wang Changsheng's aura quickly returned to normal. He collected Huang Yuxu's belongings and stored the corpse in a storage pearl.

The sea surface churned violently as the Sea-Quelling Ape emerged. It had been operating underwater, tasked with protecting Immortal Zi Yue.

Wang Changsheng recalled it into his spirit beast pearl. With a flick of his hand, eighteen Sea-Stabilizing Pearls flew out from the seabed and disappeared into his sleeve.

The blue water barrier dissipated, and Huangfu Xiong and Huangfu Zhen flew in from a distance.

They had originally intended to speak with the female cultivator who possessed dragon essence blood, but unexpectedly stumbled upon a robbery. They had planned to observe from the sidelines, but were surprised at how quickly the group dealt with the assailants.

Huangfu Xiong's gaze swept over the jade flute at Wang Ruyan's waist, and a flicker of surprise crossed his eyes. He cupped his fists and said, "Fellow Daoists, I am Huangfu Xiong, and this is my sister, Huangfu Zhen. We'd like to discuss something with you; it will be entirely harmless. What do you say?"

Wang Changsheng and his companions had altered their appearances using Spirit Transformation Pearls, so Huangfu Xiong didn't recognize them. Even if he had identified Wang Changsheng, it wouldn't have been a major issue.

"Apologies, but we are not interested," Wang Changsheng said. "We have important matters to attend to. Please, Fellow Daoist Huangfu, do not follow us, to avoid any misunderstandings."

Wang Changsheng's tone was indifferent, clearly indicating his unwillingness to engage further.

After speaking, Wang Changsheng and his companions transformed into three streaks of light and flew towards the market, quickly disappearing into the horizon.

"A Mid-Nascent Soul cultivator was killed so quickly!" Huangfu Xiong muttered to himself, his face full of confusion. "Who are they?"

"Their methods are somewhat similar to Huang Fugui's," Huangfu Zhen mused with a frown. "They intentionally reveal wealth, entice others to commit robbery and murder, and then retaliate." Huang Fugui was notorious for such tactics, often disguising himself as a low-level cultivator and ostentatiously displaying vast wealth. When evil cultivators attacked him, he would reveal his true cultivation and counter-attack, eliminating them.

"Never mind them," Huangfu Xiong said. "At least we didn't come all this way for nothing. We've been out for quite a while; let's head back soon."

Huangfu Xiong and Huangfu Zhen transformed into two streaks of light, flying back the way they came and disappearing into the horizon.

Golden Eagle Market, a secluded courtyard.

Inside a stone pavilion, Ye Haitang sat with furrowed brows, a hint of worry in her eyes.

The courtyard gate opened, and Wang Changsheng and his companions walked in.

Seeing them return safely, Ye Haitang breathed a sigh of relief, her anxious heart finally settling.

Wang Changsheng greeted Ye Haitang, and then the three of them entered the green pavilion.

After the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Wang Changsheng, Wang Ruyan, and Immortal Zi Yue emerged, all three with joyful expressions on their faces.

They had soul-searched Huang Yuxu's Nascent Soul and confirmed that he was indeed the one who discovered the Sea-Quelling Sect ruins and spread news of their existence. Fortunately, he was finally eliminated.

The three Nascent Soul cultivators possessed considerable wealth, especially Huang Yuxu. The amount of treasures he carried – including cultivation techniques, magic treasures, and refining materials – surpassed Wang Changsheng's wildest imagination; it would not be an exaggeration to say it was the collection of a medium-sized sect.

They also uncovered many hidden secrets. After True Monarch Huang Long's demise, Huang Yuxu immediately left Huanglong Island with its treasures and cultivated under a false identity. He had originally planned to reach the late Nascent Soul stage before seeking revenge on the Wang family, but he was unexpectedly killed by Wang Changsheng and his companions.

"Uncle, Aunt, Aunt Zhao, were there any lingering troubles?" Ye Haitang asked with concern. With Huang Yuxu eliminated, she could now cultivate peacefully in the Myriad Ghost Sea, knowing that any hidden dangers would have made her cultivation there risky.

"No lingering troubles," Wang Changsheng confirmed. "Huang Yuxu is dead, and I've erased the consciousness from his Nascent Soul; I'll keep it to refine into a clone. He also discovered a place with two Fourth-tier ghost creatures. Haitang, we'll accompany you to the Myriad Ghost Sea to refine the Heavenly Ghost Banner!"

Huang Yuxu had spent most of his recent years in the Myriad Ghost Sea, where he incidentally discovered two Fourth-tier ghost creatures. The Myriad Ghost Sea is quite unique; besides Yin beasts and ghost creatures, it also nurtures numerous Yin-attributed spiritual herbs, drawing many cultivators to seek them. Should a cultivator die there, new ghost creatures can easily emerge, sustained by the abundant Yin energy. Similarly, demonic beasts, insects, and birds that perish in the Myriad Ghost Sea also transform into ghost creatures under the influence of Yin energy. Consequently, the ghost creatures in the Myriad Ghost Sea are endless, though high-tier ones are relatively few.

"Fourth-tier ghost creatures, that's excellent!" Ye Haitang exclaimed with a radiant smile. "Then I'll trouble you, Uncle." With her current strength, Ye Haitang couldn't confront Nascent Soul-stage ghost creatures alone, and she was reluctant to release Zhao Meier, who might not obey her once out of the Myriad Ghost Command Token.

Wang Ruyan smiled and said, "There's no rush for this. Let's rest for a few days; it won't be too late to go to the Myriad Ghost Sea after this matter has settled down."

After chatting for a while, Ye Haitang went back to rest.

Wang Changsheng released the Sea-Quelling Ape and said to Immortal Zi Yue, "Junior Martial Sister Tian, the beast-taming bracelet is with you. From now on, you can keep the Sea-Quelling Ape. Your strength is too weak, and even with a Fourth-tier puppet beast, it's not quite enough."

Had Wang Changsheng not intervened, Immortal Zi Yue would likely have been injured.

Immortal Zi Yue pondered for a moment, then accepted without demurring. She thanked him and put away the Sea-Quelling Ape.

All three Nascent Souls were given to Immortal Zi Yue. Refining clones is very difficult and requires significant nurturing time after creation. One clone was sufficient for Wang Changsheng; there was no need to be overly greedy. Wang Ruyan could refine talisman soldiers for assistance, which was much easier than refining clones. Given Immortal Zi Yue's weaker strength, refining a clone would significantly enhance her power.

"Junior Martial Sister Tian, what are your plans after this is all settled?" Wang Changsheng asked casually. Immortal Zi Yue had reached the Nascent Soul stage earlier than them, but while Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan were now Mid-Nascent Soul cultivators, she remained in the Early Nascent Soul stage. Continuing to cultivate in seclusion at the Sea-Quelling Sect ruins wouldn't be very meaningful for her.

"I plan to return to the Sea-Quelling Sect ruins to continue cultivating," Immortal Zi Yue replied. "I want to refine a Fourth-tier puppet beast before I go out adventuring again."

The Sea-Quelling Ape cannot be used casually. Even with a Fourth-tier puppet beast and a spirit treasure, Immortal Zi Yue might not be a match for a Mid-Nascent Soul cultivator. Wang Changsheng had given her many refining materials, and she intended to continue refining puppet beasts. Once she succeeded in crafting a Fourth-tier puppet beast, she would be able to travel anywhere in the vast world.

Wang Ruyan suggested, "Junior Martial Sister Tian, if you're refining puppet beasts at the Sea-Quelling Sect ruins, why not come to Qinglian Island? My husband can also guide you, as he has already refined a Fourth-tier puppet beast. A change of environment might be good too. Haitang has already advanced to the Nascent Soul stage, and once she has refined the Heavenly Ghost Banner, she can manage on her own." Wang Ruyan's suggestion also stemmed from her desire to subtly encourage a closer relationship between Immortal Zi Yue and Wang Changsheng. Moreover, Immortal Zi Yue had been cultivating alone at the Sea-Quelling Sect ruins for a long time, without anyone to confide in, which must have been quite lonely for her.

Wang Changsheng nodded and said earnestly, "Indeed! Junior Martial Sister Tian, if you plan to enter seclusion for general cultivation, then never mind. But if it's specifically for refining Fourth-tier puppet beasts, why not come to Qinglian Island? I can guide you." Immortal Zi Yue had sacrificed too much for the Wang family, and Wang Changsheng felt a little uneasy about her perpetually staying at the Sea-Quelling Sect ruins.

Immortal Zi Yue hesitated for a moment, then politely declined: "I appreciate your kindness. Besides refining puppet beasts, I also intend to enter secluded cultivation."