Chapter 1565: Cultivators of the Transformation Spirit Teach the Dao

A light blue glow emerged, misty with water vapor.

Inside the Azure Lotus Creation Cauldron lay a pale blue ore. From the void, specks of blue light emerged, transforming into tendrils of water spiritual energy that converged towards the cauldron.

“As expected, it worked,” Wang Changsheng murmured to himself, his eyes filled with profound joy.

The blue ore was Sea Spirit Jade. Over ten years ago, Wang Yingjie brought back a piece of contaminated Sea Spirit Jade from the Northern Frontier, and Wang Changsheng had kept it in the Azure Lotus Creation Cauldron for purification.

For the Azure Lotus Creation Cauldron to purify refining materials, it required sufficient spiritual energy. Once enough spiritual energy was absorbed, the azure lotus patterns on the cauldron would glow brightly. Using spiritual energy as a power source, the cauldron would slowly purify the materials, separating out impurities. This process was quite slow.

Sea Spirit Jade was a top-grade water-attributed refining material. If the Golden Adamant Glazed Jade could also be purified, along with ten-thousand-year Profound Jade, Wang Changsheng could attempt to refine a spirit treasure.

He had acquired the refining insights of high-level cultivators from the Spirit Realm, and having been trapped in the Buried Immortal Sea for forty years, he had continuously refined artifacts, significantly improving his skill.

With the materials, he would be able to refine spirit treasures.

He put away the Sea Spirit Jade, then placed the Golden Adamant Glazed Jade into the Azure Lotus Creation Cauldron. Pressing his hands on the cauldron, he infused it with his magical power.

Soon, the azure lotus patterns on the cauldron's surface gradually brightened. After about fifteen minutes, the azure lotus bloomed with dazzling blue light, and Wang Changsheng's face became slightly pale.

The more severely contaminated the material being purified by the Azure Lotus Creation Cauldron, the more spiritual energy was required.

Wang Changsheng closed the lid and put away the Azure Lotus Creation Cauldron. With enough spiritual energy as support, the cauldron would slowly purify the refining materials.

“Husband, do you think Lei Yiming from the Nine Nether Sect might have rescued Situ Mei?” Wang Ruyan asked curiously. Over a hundred years ago, Lei Yiming was already at the mid-Nascent Soul stage, so it wouldn't be surprising if he had now advanced to the late-Nascent Soul stage.

“He has a motive, but I don't think he has the strength,” Wang Changsheng shook his head, explaining. “Whoever rescued Situ Mei most likely knew her hiding place, or they encountered her by chance. But it's unlikely Lei Yiming would travel all the way from afar to the Central Plains just to coincidentally stumble upon Situ Mei being pursued.”

Wang Changsheng shook his head. Once the Hundred Immortals Convention concluded, they would head to the Eastern Barren Lands to meet the Sect Master of the Grand Unity Immortal Sect, then return to the South Sea to cultivate in peace and enter seclusion to break through to the late-Nascent Soul stage.

“That’s true. Situ Mei has become a public enemy of the Eastern Abode Realm. I don't think she has a place there anymore. Whoever saved her must not be of good character, perhaps even from the Demonic Sect of the Great Qin Dynasty.”

Wang Changsheng dismissed the thought. “Let's not concern ourselves with her. Situ Mei was severely wounded; it will take a century for her to recover, so she has no hope. It would be great if she attacked the Sun-Moon Palace before her death, causing them heavy losses.”

Situ Mei had assumed the identity of Zhang Wuchen, and Wang Changsheng had interacted with Zhang Wuchen for some time, knowing her character and conduct.

Based on his understanding of Situ Mei, if her lifespan was nearing its end, she would undoubtedly retaliate furiously against the Sun-Moon Palace before her demise. This was precisely what Wang Changsheng hoped to see.

They had promised Grand Elder Nangong Miao that they would rebuild the Sea Suppressing Sect. Failing to do so would leave a void in their cultivation hearts. The ruins of the Sea Suppressing Sect contained numerous treasures from which they had greatly benefited.

“It's hard to say. Life is unpredictable. Regardless of whether Situ Mei lives or dies, after we meet Zhang Zhanfeng, let's return to Qinglian Island to cultivate! We should focus all our efforts on breaking through to the late-Nascent Soul stage.” Wang Ruyan said gravely, her expression resolute.

During this journey, witnessing the tragic plight of mortals made her reflect on herself and her family. If they did not cultivate diligently, their fate might not be much better than that of mortals when the great tribulation arrived.

Wang Changsheng nodded, saying nothing further.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan sat cross-legged on the meditation cushions, their hands resting together. Almost simultaneously, a blue light emanated from their bodies, and specks of blue light suddenly appeared in the room, transforming into wisps of pure water spiritual energy.

Three days passed quickly.

On this day, a sound transmission talisman flew in and landed before Wang Changsheng.

The blue light around Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan dissipated. Wang Changsheng crushed the talisman, and Wang Tianwen's excited voice abruptly rang out: “Grand-uncle, a Divine Transformation cultivator from the Great Yan Dynasty is giving a seven-day lecture! Please come out quickly, don't miss this opportunity!”

“A Divine Transformation cultivator giving a lecture?” Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan were both surprised, but then they understood, realizing that the great tribulation was approaching.

Since they knew the great tribulation was imminent, the human race's Divine Transformation cultivators would certainly want to nurture more experts. The Great Yan Dynasty's Hundred Immortals Convention attracted many cultivators, and a Divine Transformation cultivator giving a lecture was likely intended to cultivate more high-level practitioners. If Wang Changsheng were a Divine Transformation cultivator, he would do the same.

A lecture by a Divine Transformation cultivator was a rare and highly sought-after opportunity. They dared not delay and immediately left their residence.

Stepping out of the azure pavilion, they immediately spotted Wang Tianwen, his expression eager.

The streets were sparsely populated, and every cultivator walked with hurried steps, seemingly rushing somewhere.

“Tianwen, lead the way! It's rare to have a Divine Transformation cultivator giving a lecture.” Wang Changsheng instructed, his face alight with excitement.

Wang Tianwen acknowledged, leading the way with Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan following closely behind.

About fifteen minutes later, they arrived at the mountaintop, where a ten-thousand-mu bluestone plaza stretched out. In the center of the plaza was a circular stone platform over ten zhang wide. A white-robed old man with a goatee sat cross-legged on the platform, looking spirited, with no trace of spiritual energy fluctuations emanating from his body.

The ground was paved with a type of azure flagstone, each inscribed with numerous profound, faintly discernible runes.

True Monarch Haoyu and other Nascent Soul cultivators sat in the front rows, with those of higher cultivation sitting closer to the platform.

“Fellow Daoist Wang, Madam Wang, there are empty seats here, reserved specially for you.” Zhou Ningshuang transmitted her voice to Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan, and they immediately walked towards her.

They bowed respectfully to the white-robed old man before sitting down on the meditation cushions.

Wang Tianwen sat in a central position, his expression excited.

Cultivators continued to arrive, ranging from Nascent Soul to Qi Refining stages.

Half a day later, the bluestone plaza was filled with cultivators, numbering over ten thousand.

“Dong! Dong! Dong!”

A series of melodious bell chimes rang out, and all the cultivators' expressions turned serious as they looked towards the white-robed old man.

“I am Zhou Xingguo. Coinciding with the Hundred Immortals Convention, I wish to share my thousand years of cultivation insights with you. I hope you will all contribute to the Eastern Abode Realm in the future.” The white-robed old man offered a brief introduction, then began his lecture: “I was born into the imperial family, and began my cultivation under the guidance of my elders…”

Zhou Xingguo recounted his experiences, interweaving them with cultivation insights.

The cultivators held their breath, listening with extreme focus, afraid of missing a single word.

A lecture by a Divine Transformation cultivator was incredibly rare. Not to mention Qi Refining cultivators, even Nascent Soul cultivators rarely had such an opportunity. Had they not traveled to the Central Plains cultivation world, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan would not have had the chance to hear a Divine Transformation cultivator lecture. This was indeed a great stroke of luck.