Chapter 1751: Reward

The ice layer was black and moved quickly.

Lu Dao cast a spell, and countless crimson-gold runes illuminated the chest of the humanoid puppet beast. A large burst of golden flames suddenly appeared, causing the nearby temperature to rise sharply.

This puppet beast had been integrated with a piece of Golden Flame Jade, a top-tier fire-attribute material comparable in value to Glazed Sea Crystal.

Even a small piece of Golden Flame Jade incorporated into a regular fire-attribute magic treasure could significantly enhance its power.

An astonishing scene unfolded. The golden flames were completely unable to stop the black ice. The black ice suddenly engulfed the golden flames, and within moments, a layer of black ice covered the entire humanoid puppet beast, turning it into a black ice sculpture.

Lu Dao swung his right hand towards the black ice sculpture, and a red light shot out, accurately striking it.

A loud rumble echoed.

The black ice sculpture shattered into numerous black ice fragments, which fell to the ground.

As the black ice fragments landed, the ground instantly froze.

Seeing this, Lu Dao frowned deeply. It was his first time encountering such a refining material.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, only fifty catties of Underworld Moon Water? That's far too little! Glazed Sea Crystal is not an ordinary refining material."

Lu Dao said, frowning. He was interested in the Underworld Moon Water, but fifty catties was indeed too little.

"Underworld Moon Water is not a common commodity. We obtained this small amount after surviving countless dangers. It's not impossible for you to want more, Fellow Daoist Lu, but you would need to provide additional materials, such as the silk of a fifth-order spirit silkworm."

Wang Changsheng said meaningfully, "Are you kidding? How could I casually offer a large amount of Underworld Moon Water?"

He was the only one in the entire Eastfence Realm who possessed Underworld Moon Water, so Wang Changsheng naturally wanted to exchange it for more valuable items. If it weren't for the lack of rare materials, Wang Changsheng would be unwilling to part with any of it.

Wang Ruyan's natal magic treasure, the Golden Lotus Zither, was still an ordinary artifact. To upgrade it to a spirit treasure, it required either the silk of a fifth-order spirit silkworm or other rare materials.

"Fifth-order spirit silkworm silk? I don't have any. Perhaps Beast Island might."

Lu Dao shook his head. It was already difficult for spirit insects to advance, and fifth-order spirit silkworms were extremely rare.

After a moment of contemplation, he took out a five-foot-long piece of golden wood. Its surface was covered by countless golden electrical arcs, emanating a wild and violent aura.

"This is ten-thousand-year-old Golden Thunderwood, an excellent material for refining lightning-attribute spirit treasures. Fellow Daoist Wang, what do you think?"

Lu Dao's expression was solemn. He wanted to refine a powerful treasure using Underworld Moon Water, and fifty catties was indeed too little.

"I'll give you another thirty catties of Underworld Moon Water! I don't have much left either."

Wang Changsheng looked troubled.

Of course, Lu Dao didn't agree. After some bargaining, Wang Changsheng exchanged forty catties of Underworld Moon Water for the ten-thousand-year-old Golden Thunderwood.

Fifteen minutes later, Wang Changsheng, Wang Ruyan, and Lu Dao were in the council hall, sipping tea and chatting.

Wang Changsheng consulted Lu Dao on the method for refining complete sets of spirit treasures, while Lu Dao inquired about the method for refining Underworld Moon Beads. Both parties gained considerable insights.

Wang Ruyan suddenly pulled out a blue communication disk. After casting a spell into it, a hint of surprise appeared in her phoenix eyes.

"Husband, Fellow Daoist Baili and Immortal Liu are here. They said they're distributing our rewards."

Wang Ruyan transmitted her voice to Wang Changsheng.

Lu Dao, a shrewd man, smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist Wang, if you have matters to attend to, we can talk later. I plan to impose for a few more days."

"Fellow Daoist Baili and Immortal Liu have arrived, likely to give us our rewards. Madam, please take Fellow Daoist Lu to rest first. I'll chat with him properly later."

Wang Ruyan left with Lu Dao, while Wang Changsheng remained in the council hall.

After a while, Wang Ruyan returned.

Soon after, Baili E and Liu Ruyi entered, Liu Ruyi with a smiling face.

"I have long heard of Fellow Daoist Baili's esteemed name. It's truly a pleasure to finally meet you in person," Wang Changsheng said, clasping his hands together warmly.

To be honest, before advancing to the Spirit Transformation stage, Wang Changsheng didn't know that the Baili family had Spirit Transformation cultivators. He only learned of Baili E's existence from Fu Wen after he reached that stage.

Although Baili E was only at the early Spirit Transformation stage, he was a fifth-order alchemist, highly respected by other Spirit Transformation cultivators.

Baili E stroked his beard, laughing heartily. "You are too kind, Fellow Daoist Wang. I have long heard of the renowned Azure Lotus Immortals, and it's a pleasure to finally meet you in person today."

After a few polite exchanges, Baili E turned to the main topic: "Fellow Daoist Wang, Madam Wang, in recognition of your contributions in the Sky Azure Realm, we have discussed and decided to initially grant you six hundred islands, seven of which possess fourth-order spirit veins. Additionally, we will reward you with four spirit treasures, ten sets of Nascent Soul-forming spiritual materials, and a quantity of refining materials."

To be frank, this reward was exceptionally generous. If it weren't for the major enemy, the Sky Azure Sect, and Wang Changsheng possessing the powerful Underworld Moon Pearl, the cultivators of the South Sea wouldn't have offered so many rewards. Of course, not all of these items were provided solely by the South Sea cultivation world; other factions also contributed a portion of the resources. Strictly speaking, the South Sea cultivation world primarily provided the islands.

Liu Ruyi took out a green jade slip and handed it to Wang Changsheng, smiling. "Fellow Daoist Wang, I practically talked myself hoarse to secure these many rewards for you. I hope you will make even greater contributions to the Eastfence Realm in the future."

Wang Changsheng was quite satisfied with the reward. Given the Wang family's current strength, too much territory would be useless; four spirit treasures were more beneficial. The Nascent Soul-forming spiritual materials were also something the Wang family sorely needed. While these materials were highly coveted by Nascent Soul cultivators, they were not considered particularly rare by Spirit Transformation cultivators.

"You two have had a long and arduous journey. Why not stay on our Azure Lotus Island for a few days?"

Wang Changsheng said warmly. Taking such significant benefits meant he should extend hospitality; he felt obligated to have them stay for a few days.

"No, thank you. The Immortal Burial Sea needs personnel, and it's not suitable for me to stay away too long. By the way, Fellow Daoist Wang, we estimate that the Immortal Suppressing Pagoda will definitely open within sixty years. You can make more preparations. Here is some information about the Immortal Suppressing Pagoda, which I hope will be helpful to you."

Baili E took out a golden jade slip and handed it to Wang Changsheng.

Wang Changsheng had some knowledge of the Immortal Suppressing Pagoda, but not extensive. When the pagoda appeared, the Zhenhai Sect had already declined.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Baili."

Wang Changsheng expressed his gratitude and accepted the golden jade slip.

"Immortal Liu, is it true that only by clearing the thirty-sixth floor can one obtain a Heaven-reaching Spirit Treasure?"

Wang Changsheng asked, looking somewhat puzzled. Acquiring a Heaven-reaching Spirit Treasure from other Spirit Transformation cultivators would be too difficult. The chances of obtaining one from the Immortal Suppressing Pagoda seemed higher.

As far as he knew, within the past ten thousand years, both Gongsun Yang and Zhou Sihong's clones had cleared the thirty-sixth floor and obtained Heaven-reaching Spirit Treasures.

If Wang Qingshan had not yet formed his Nascent Soul, Wang Changsheng would believe he could clear the thirty-sixth floor.