Chapter 1737: Shangguan Tianhong's Apprehension

Fu Wen saw the black ice shards on the ground, a hint of dread in his eyes. He naturally understood that Wang Changsheng's ability to kill Zhao Hongxue depended on the Water of the Underworld Moon. He had never been to the Demon Burial Icefield and didn't know what the Water of the Underworld Moon was, but judging by the fact that Heavenly Demon Venerable destroyed his own body, the Water of the Underworld Moon was clearly something terrifying.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, long time no see. It's been decades, and you've already advanced to the Deity Transformation Stage. This is truly cause for celebration!"

Fu Wen said with a sincere smile, offering his congratulations.

"This is no place to talk, Fellow Daoist Fu. Let's leave here first! Our ability to return to the Azure Ocean Realm depends on you."

Wang Changsheng said solemnly. Having acquired the storage rings of two Deity Transformation cultivators, he could continue refining the Underworld Moon Orbs. With a few more orbs, the cultivators of the Azure Ocean Sect would hesitate to pursue them.

Fu Wen nodded, put away his Myriad People Brush, and the five of them flew skyward, disappearing into the horizon.

A day later, a golden treasure ship, over a hundred zhang long, flew in from the distant horizon. With a pair of golden bird wings on each side, the ship resembled a giant golden bird.

It was the Golden Peng Boat, a flying spirit treasure and one of the five greatest flying spirit treasures in the Azure Ocean Realm.

Over a hundred cultivators stood on the deck, with Shangguan Tianhong at the very front, his expression cold and indifferent.

After the disciples of the Demon Burial Icefield branch were attacked twice, Shangguan Tianhong sensed that something was wrong. He suspected Fu Wen was hiding in the Demon Burial Icefield, so he led his people there. Midway, he received a message from Heavenly Demon Venerable, reporting that Fu Wen's whereabouts had been discovered.

He immediately turned back, but it was already too late. He encountered Heavenly Demon Venerable, who was now only a Nascent Soul, and learned a terrifying piece of news: Wang Changsheng could use the Water of the Underworld Moon to refine artifacts.

It was with the Water of the Underworld Moon that Wang Changsheng destroyed the physical bodies of two Deity Transformation cultivators. Zhao Hongxue's soul lamp had not yet extinguished, so Shangguan Tianhong knew she was still alive.

The Golden Peng Boat stopped, and Shangguan Tianhong leaped down towards the ground. His gaze darkened as he saw the black ice shards on the ground.

In the past, he would have immediately pursued Wang Changsheng to eliminate him. With a sky-reaching flying spirit treasure, who could outrun him? But now things were different. Wang Changsheng possessed a devastating weapon refined with the Water of the Underworld Moon, making Shangguan Tianhong extremely apprehensive.

He needed to gather more Deity Transformation cultivators to ensure a greater chance of success.

"Pass down my order: have Junior Martial Brother Jin and the others hurry over. Also, send more personnel. If you find suspicious individuals, do not alarm them; just keep an eye on them."

"Understood, Martial Uncle Shangguan."

In a turbulent river, within an underground cave.

Wang Changsheng, Wang Ruyan, and Fu Wen were conversing, with a large quantity of artifact refining materials laid out on the ground.

They had escaped hundreds of millions of li, and Fang Mu had separated from them. This was mainly because cultivators from the Azure Ocean Sect could locate Fang Mu using a magic treasure called the Corpse Seeker's Compass. To avoid exposure, Fang Mu was hiding elsewhere.

"Thousand-Year Goldwood, Snow Glaze Stone, Gold Soul Jade! Haha, excellent! With these materials, I can refine the Heavenlight Realm-Breaking Talisman. As long as we find our way back, we can return to the Eastern Fence Realm."

Fu Wen said excitedly. Currently, there were four known spatial nodes leading to the Eastern Fence Realm. The spatial node leading to the Fallen Immortal Cave had been sealed, leaving only three locations: the paths taken by the forces from the Eastern Barrens, the South Sea, and the Northern Borders.

Wang Changsheng nodded, "Alright, then I'll trouble you, Fellow Daoist Fu. Once you've refined the Heavenlight Realm-Breaking Talisman, let's head back! There's little point in staying in the Azure Ocean Realm any longer."

The Eastern Fence Realm had sent thousands of high-level cultivators to the Azure Ocean Realm, suffering heavy casualties. With only a few of them remaining, they couldn't accomplish much. It would be better to return to the Eastern Fence Realm and make new plans.

Fu Wen readily agreed. They had certainly turned the Azure Ocean Realm upside down, effectively completing their mission.

"Fellow Daoist Fu, these two spirit treasures are yours. Without you, we couldn't have destroyed Heavenly Demon Venerable's physical body."

Wang Changsheng picked up two spirit treasures and handed them to Fu Wen.

They had obtained Zhao Hongxue's and Heavenly Demon Venerable's storage rings, acquiring a total of five spirit treasures: four offensive and one flying. Wang Changsheng gave two of the offensive spirit treasures to Fu Wen.

"I didn't do much. Destroying Heavenly Demon Venerable's body was thanks to you, Fellow Daoist Wang."

Fu Wen politely declined.

"Fellow Daoist Fu, you jest. I wouldn't dare claim credit where it's not due. Besides, decades ago, we would have died without your intervention. Please accept them!"

Wang Changsheng's tone was sincere.

Hearing this, Fu Wen no longer refused and accepted the treasures.

After a slight pause, he said, "Fellow Daoist Wang, may I presume to ask what artifact you used? How could it be so powerful? Would you be willing to sell me one? I could offer a fifth-rank talisman in exchange."

Wang Changsheng smiled faintly and replied, "They are Underworld Moon Orbs, something I refined by chance. I've already used them all. If you're interested, Fellow Daoist Fu, I can give you one if I refine more in the future. As for the fifth-rank talismans, forget it. I actually have a small favor to ask."

"Fellow Daoist Wang, please speak freely. We've been through hardships together; there's no need for reservations."

Fu Wen said with a hearty laugh.

"My wife is very interested in the art of talismans. If we return to the Eastern Fence Realm, would Fellow Daoist Fu be able to offer her some guidance for a period?"

Wang Changsheng said with a smile. Giving a man a fish is not as good as teaching him how to fish. If Wang Ruyan could receive guidance from Fu Wen, her talisman-making skills would greatly improve, and with an esteemed master's guidance, her progress would be faster.

"No problem at all, it's a small matter."

Fu Wen readily agreed; it was not a difficult task for him.

After a brief chat, he went to rest and began refining the Heavenlight Realm-Breaking Talisman.

Wang Ruyan went to the entrance to guard Wang Changsheng, who took out the Azure Lotus Creation Cauldron and artifact refining materials, continuing to refine Underworld Moon Orbs.

The Underworld Moon Orbs were indispensable for his ability to destroy the physical bodies of two Deity Transformation cultivators. If he encountered the Eight-Winged Snow Pixiu again, he would definitely not let it off easy.

In the Thousand Gourd Realm, a palace floated high in the sky.

Zhao Qianfeng, Ouyang Yu, and others were discussing something, their expressions grave.

"Sikong Mei sent a message; those spirit cultivators seem to be planning to use a spatial passage to go to the Azure Ocean Realm for reinforcements."

Ouyang Yu said with a frown. If other realms sent reinforcements to the Thousand Gourd Realm, they truly wouldn't be able to contend. To capture the Thousand Gourd Realm, many Deity Transformation stage demon cultivators had been killed or injured. Currently, there were fewer than fifteen Deity Transformation demon cultivators remaining in total, with only three at the mid-Deity Transformation stage.

"Last time, someone tried to open a spatial passage, but we quickly discovered and sealed it. This time, we cannot let them successfully open a spatial passage either. We'll employ the 'lure the enemy into the urn' tactic. If they want to go to the Azure Ocean Realm for reinforcements, we'll send them to their deaths. Monitor them closely; this time, we must wipe them all out."

Zhao Qianfeng's face was filled with murderous intent. He had no interest in invading other realms; he only wanted to return to the Demon Realm.