Chapter 1545: Three-Spirit Demon-Driving Order and Thunder Control Ring

South China Sea, Five Dragons Sea, Green Lotus Island.

Within a secret chamber on Green Lotus Peak.

Wang Changsheng sat opposite a handsome, tall young man in a golden robe. The young man exuded a serene aura, and his eyes gleamed brightly. This golden-robed youth was Wang Changsheng's avatar, Wang Xin, who had cultivated for many years and reached the Ninth Layer of Core Formation.

Wang Xin, possessing a Nascent Soul, could advance to the Nascent Soul stage without any spiritual items. However, the cultivation speed of Buddhist techniques was indeed slow, requiring specific materials to aid cultivation.

Wang Changsheng planned to take his avatar to the Western Desert to acquire cultivation resources and help it advance to the Nascent Soul stage.

He had obtained multiple Nascent Souls in the past, but so far, he had only successfully refined one avatar; the others had failed. This highlighted the immense difficulty of refining avatars. Furthermore, once an avatar was created, it required significant time for nurturing. However, once cultivated to the Nascent Soul stage, an avatar could provide substantial assistance.

Currently, there was nothing pressing in the South China Sea. With Wang Qingling, Wang Qiuming, Wang Mengbin, and a Fourth-Tier puppet beast, the Wang family could handle even a Mid-Nascent Soul cultivator attacking their home.

The Wang family had gained high prestige through their participation in demon-slaying in the South China Sea and pest eradication in the Northern Frontier. Wang Changsheng placed great importance on the family's reputation; any individuals who occasionally engaged in bullying were swiftly dealt with. With the increasing number of Nascent Soul cultivators in the Wang family, discerning individuals could see that the Wang family's rise was unstoppable, and no foolish force dared to openly confront them.

The Wang family's publicly known Nascent Soul cultivators included Wang Changsheng, Wang Ruyan, Wang Qingshan, Wang Qingling, Wang Qiuming, Wang Mengbin, and also Guang Dongren, totaling seven Nascent Soul cultivators. With tens of thousands of family members, the Wang family, though not officially recognized as a cultivation aristocratic family, possessed the true strength of one.

Apart from the Ten Great Sects and Ten Great Cultivation Aristocratic Families of the South China Sea, no other force was a match for the Wang family.

Wang Changsheng could now travel safely. Advancing from Mid-Nascent Soul to Late-Nascent Soul was a significant hurdle, and breaking through to the Late-Nascent Soul stage was not easy.

Wang Ruyan, a sound cultivator, practiced cultivation techniques that emphasized character and temperament, so traveling would aid her advancement.

The Eastern Faction Realm was vast, yet Wang Changsheng had never visited the Western Desert. Since Wang Xin cultivated Buddhist techniques, the necessary cultivation resources could only be found within Buddhist factions, compelling Wang Changsheng to make the trip to the Western Desert.

Wang Changsheng turned and walked out, with Wang Xin promptly following.

Stepping out of Green Lotus Pavilion, Wang Changsheng saw Wang Ruyan chatting with Wang Qingling and Wang Mengbin.

“Ninth Uncle (or Patriarch),” Wang Qingling and Wang Mengbin greeted upon seeing Wang Changsheng.

Wang Changsheng nodded, walked over, and produced two jade boxes, one green and one silver. He handed them to Wang Qingling and Wang Mengbin, saying, “These are the magic treasures I refined for you. See if you like them.”

The saying, 'An elder in the family is like a precious treasure,' held true; Wang Changsheng had refined the Natal Magic Treasures for all of the Wang family's Nascent Soul cultivators. Refining complete sets of magic treasures was particularly challenging, consumed more materials, and took a longer time. Currently, Wang Changsheng had only refined complete sets for Wang Qingshan and Ye Haitang, primarily because he had suitable materials, and also because both individuals were exceptionally important to the family.

Wang Qingling took the green jade box. Upon opening it, golden, green, and red spiritual light surged out. Inside the box was a three-colored token, about a foot long. The front of the token was engraved with patterns of a golden spider, a green mystic crane, and a red whale.

This was the Three Spirit Demon-Expelling Token. It could manifest a Mid-Fourth-Tier Netherworld Spider, a Low-Fourth-Tier Mystic Crane, and a Low-Fourth-Tier Blazing Fire Whale to attack enemies. These summoned creatures could unleash seventy percent of their strength from when they were alive. Wang Qingling's cultivation technique was rather unique, relying heavily on spiritual insects and beasts, which meant her innate abilities were relatively weak.

With this Three Spirit Demon-Expelling Token, combined with her Five-Colored Qilin Robe, Wang Qingling could retreat safely even when facing a Mid-Nascent Soul cultivator.

If her Ice Wind Flood Dragon advanced to the Fourth Tier, Wang Qingling would also benefit. At that point, even ordinary Mid-Nascent Soul cultivators might not be her match.

“Thank you, Ninth Uncle,” Wang Qingling was overjoyed. Her Ice Wind Flood Dragon was currently only a High-Third-Tier beast, but with the Three Spirit Demon-Expelling Token, Wang Qingling would have the power to contend even against other Nascent Soul cultivators.

Wang Mengbin opened the silver jade box. Inside lay a palm-sized silver ring, its surface intricately carved with delicate patterns, enveloped by a large expanse of silver electrical arcs.

This was the Thunder Control Ring, designed for both offense and defense. The Thunder Control Ring was refined from Sky Thunder Stone, an extremely rare refining material that could only be found in areas abundant with lightning. Wang Tianwen, serving as the Deputy Commander of the Myriad Immortals Bureau, had leveraged his position to dispatch people to search for various rare refining materials. He had acquired this particular Sky Thunder Stone at a high price from a large-scale auction.

“The Thunder Control Ring! Thank you, Patriarch,” Wang Mengbin said with a deep look of joy on his face.

“You haven't been Nascent Soul cultivators for long, so spend more time cultivating! We plan to travel, so please look after the family,” Wang Changsheng instructed.

Wang Qingling and Wang Mengbin assented. Advancing further once one reached the Nascent Soul stage was incredibly difficult. If Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan could advance to the Late-Nascent Soul stage, the family would become even stronger.

“If Ninth Uncle and Ninth Aunt advance to the Late-Nascent Soul stage, we might even replace the Shen family and become one of the Ten Great Cultivation Aristocratic Families of the South China Sea,” Wang Qingling said excitedly. The Shen family had been declining for years, as had the Myriad Flames Palace, one of the Ten Great Sects of the South China Sea. They were facing a shortage of new talent and a lack of successors, which was quite common. Whether it was a cultivation family or a major cultivation sect, a break in their lineage was inevitable; no one could guarantee excellence for generations.

“The Ten Great Cultivation Aristocratic Families? That’s just an empty title. We shouldn’t strive for such a fleeting reputation. The Shen family has indeed been declining these past years, and we should take that as a warning,” Wang Ruyan stated soberly. The Wang family already possessed the strength of a cultivation aristocratic family; whether they had the official title or not was irrelevant.

“My wife is right; such empty titles are unnecessary. By the way, is there any news on Tianwen? He should be close to breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage, shouldn't he?” Wang Changsheng inquired about Wang Tianwen’s recent situation. Wang Tianwen had already become the Deputy Commander of the Myriad Immortals Bureau. While his actual authority wasn't extensive, his influence was considerable. Leveraging his position as Deputy Commander, the Wang family's business, the Green Lotus Merchant Guild, had established branches in various market cities across the Great Yan Dynasty, forming a comprehensive network for collecting all sorts of cultivation resources.

“The Great Qin Dynasty is on the verge of being overthrown. The four major dynasties are interfering in the Great Qin Dynasty’s internal affairs, infiltrating their forces. It's only a matter of time before the four major dynasties divide up the Great Qin Dynasty. Tianwen is currently responsible for contacting the Prince Consort of the Great Qin Dynasty; the Great Qin Dynasty is about to fall.”

Wang Changsheng nodded thoughtfully and instructed, “Send a message to Tianwen. If he intends to attempt breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage, tell him to return to Green Lotus Island to do so. The family will provide him with the spiritual items needed for Nascent Soul formation.”

As the Wang family's influence expanded, with their power extending across the Eastern Barrens, South China Sea, Northern Frontier, and Central Plains, it became relatively easier for them to acquire spiritual items for Nascent Soul formation.

If Wang Tianwen advanced to the Nascent Soul stage, he could make even greater contributions to the Wang family. If the Wang family could secure a territory for development during the downfall of the Great Qin Dynasty, that would be ideal.

The Central Plains possessed a superior geographical location, attracting merchants and travelers.

After a few more instructions, Wang Changsheng sent Wang Qingling and Wang Mengbin back to their cultivation.