Chapter 1755: Rest and Recuperation

Returning to Qinglian Peak, Wang Changsheng summoned Ye Haitang.

Ye Haitang had already reached the Mid-Nascent Soul stage. Wang Changsheng planned to help her remove the Twin-Life Curse, which, given his Deity Transformation cultivation, would not be difficult.

“Haitang, release that ghostly creature! I will remove the Twin-Life Curse for you.” Wang Changsheng commanded.

With the Twin-Life Curse in place, Ye Haitang and Zhao Meier were bound to live and die together, which posed a hidden danger.

Ye Haitang acknowledged. She took out the Myriad Ghosts Command, cast a spell, and a green shadow flew out from it—it was Zhao Meier.

“You actually released me voluntarily? What trouble have you encountered now…” Before Zhao Meier could finish speaking, she saw Wang Changsheng and froze.

“If you don’t want to suffer, cooperate honestly while I undo the Twin-Life Curse.” Wang Changsheng’s tone was indifferent.

Zhao Meier’s face was filled with reluctance, but she quickly hid it and readily agreed. If a Deity Transformation cultivator wanted to forcibly remove the Twin-Life Curse, she had no way to resist.

Ye Haitang and Zhao Meier pressed their hands together, sitting opposite each other.

Wang Changsheng took out a light silver talisman. He chanted an incantation, and after a moment, the silver talisman in his hand suddenly glowed brightly as he struck it towards their palms.

“Execute!” Wang Changsheng changed his hand seal, striking a spell onto the silver talisman. The silver talisman suddenly lit up with countless silver runes, erupting in dazzling spiritual light. With a soft pop, the silver talisman peeled off and spontaneously combusted without wind, leaving no trace of ash.

Under Wang Changsheng’s watchful eye, Ye Haitang implanted a restriction on Zhao Meier. From now on, Zhao Meier would be unable to order Ye Haitang around.

Wang Changsheng released Lu Tianxue and instructed, “From now on, acknowledge her as your master and obey all her commands.”

Lu Tianxue already knew that Wang Changsheng was not a Sky Stream Sect cultivator. She was now like meat on a chopping block, unable to resist, and meekly allowed Ye Haitang to implant the restriction.

With this, Ye Haitang now had two Nascent Soul stage ghost servants, significantly increasing her strength.

“Haitang, this Soul-Devouring Bell is a treasure of the Myriad Ghosts Sect. You should keep and use it.” Wang Changsheng took out the Soul-Devouring Bell and handed it to Ye Haitang. The bell’s usefulness to him was diminishing, making it most suitable for Ye Haitang.

“Thank you, Uncle.” Ye Haitang beamed with joy. With this, she would even have the power to contend with Late-Nascent Soul cultivators.

“Haitang, have you considered returning to the Nine Nether Sect?” Wang Changsheng asked.

“Yes, I have. I must reclaim what my father lost for him.” Ye Haitang’s expression was resolute.

“The war hasn’t ended yet, so it’s not suitable to target the Nine Nether Sect. However, I have already eliminated Shangguan Wei. When the opportunity is right, I will help you reclaim the Nine Nether Sect.” Wang Changsheng promised. Every region had its exclusiveness. While Wang Changsheng could forcibly destroy the Nine Nether Sect, doing so would sow hidden dangers. The best outcome would be to control the Nine Nether Sect and have Ye Haitang become its sect leader, which would also count as revenge for Ye Lin.

“Thank you, Uncle. I still hope to reclaim the Nine Nether Sect myself.” Ye Haitang said earnestly.

“Very well, but your uncle will support you.” Wang Changsheng agreed with a smile.

After chatting for a while, Wang Changsheng sent Ye Haitang back to cultivate. She had just subdued two Nascent Soul stage ghostly creatures, and they would not be able to form a cohesive fighting force immediately; they needed time to integrate.

After Ye Haitang left, Wang Qingjing and Wang Ruyan entered, their faces full of smiles.

“Father, aren’t you going to hold a grand ceremony to celebrate?” Wang Qingjing said with a smile.

“A tall tree catches the wind. There are still Deity Transformation cultivators from the Sky Stream Sect hiding in the shadows, so it’s better not to. It wouldn’t be too late to hold a ceremony once your mother also advances to the Deity Transformation stage. By the way, take this defensive spirit treasure, the Glazed Umbrella, for self-defense. Your strength is relatively weaker.” Wang Changsheng took out a sparkling small umbrella and handed it to Wang Qingjing.

The small umbrella’s surface glowed with seven-colored spiritual light, radiating potent spiritual energy.

Wang Changsheng only had two defensive spirit treasures, which he had given to Wang Qingjing and Fairy Ziyue, respectively.

Wang Qingjing did not decline and accepted it.

“Qingjing, your mother and I are back. Cultivate with peace of mind! You’ll still need to go treasure hunting in a Sky-grade secret realm in the future.” Wang Changsheng gave a few instructions and sent Wang Qingjing back to cultivate.

“That Sky-grade secret realm of the Murong Family has been closed for over ten thousand years. There will definitely be many Fourth-tier demonic beasts there, Husband. We need to make more preparations.” Wang Ruyan said earnestly.

Wang Changsheng nodded. “I thought the same. I’ll refine a few more Nethermoon Orbs. Then, Wang Xin and Qing Ling can go in to search for treasures.”

After a brief chat, they both got busy. Wang Changsheng was to refine Nethermoon Orbs, while Wang Ruyan was to refine Fourth-tier talismans.

A secluded small courtyard with green tiles.

Wang Qingshan sat on a stone stool, with Wang Changjie and Wang Jiyun standing before him.

The Immortal Suppressing Pagoda was sure to open within sixty years. Wang Changsheng had instructed Wang Qingshan to guide their cultivation, enhance their strength, and hopefully allow them to enter the Immortal Suppressing Pagoda to seek treasures.

“Starting today, I will guide your cultivation. You are to challenge the Qinglian Spirit Suppressing Pagoda. Uncle Nine has high hopes for you, and I hope you do not disappoint his expectations.” Wang Qingshan said in a deep, stern voice.

Wang Changjie and Wang Jiyun replied in unison, as they also wished to challenge the Immortal Suppressing Pagoda.

“Jiyun, this spirit treasure, the Wave-Cleaving Sword, is for you. You must cultivate diligently. Changjie, don’t be disheartened; I will give you a suitable spirit treasure when one becomes available.” Wang Qingshan took out the Wave-Cleaving Sword and handed it to Wang Jiyun.

Wang Jiyun cultivated the 'Water Derivation Sword Scripture', making the Wave-Cleaving Sword suitable for her use.

“Yes, Ancestor.” Wang Jiyun took the Wave-Cleaving Sword with both hands, her expression excited.

Even Nascent Soul cultivators might not possess a spirit treasure, yet she, a mere Core Formation cultivator, had one. This gift was too valuable.

Wang Changjie’s face was filled with envy. He cultivated the 'Blazing Fire Sword Art', and the Wave-Cleaving Sword was not compatible with his cultivation technique.

Wang Qingshan gave a few instructions and sent them back to cultivate, stating that he would test them regularly.

Sky Stream Realm, Sky Stream Hall.

Shangguan Tianhong sat on the main seat, while True Monarch Thousand Gourd and several other Deity Transformation cultivators sat to the side.

They had originally intended to seek aid from the Sky Stream Realm. However, Situ Mei had colluded with the demonic race. When they opened the spatial passage, the demonic race suddenly attacked, causing heavy casualties among the Thousand Gourd Realm cultivators. Despite this, they successfully escaped into the Sky Stream Realm. One Deity Transformation stage demon pursued them but was killed by Shangguan Tianhong. One Sky Stream Realm Deity Transformation cultivator died and another was injured, indicating the immense strength of the Deity Transformation stage demons.

“So, all the resources of the Thousand Gourd Realm are now in the hands of the demonic race,” Shangguan Tianhong said with a frown. With the current strength of the Sky Stream Realm, taking control of the Thousand Gourd Realm would be challenging. Only by cooperating with cultivators from the Eastern Luan Realm would there be hope of conquering it.

“Yes, but we know of many hidden secret realms and spatial nodes leading to other realms,” True Monarch Thousand Gourd's tone was somewhat dispirited. To date, only three Deity Transformation cultivators remained in the Thousand Gourd Realm. He no longer harbored hopes of reclaiming it; to him, the Sky Stream Realm was safer. Of course, if he were to advance to the Late Deity Transformation stage, he would certainly return to the Thousand Gourd Realm.

“Fellow Daoists Lin and Qin, for now, you may reside in the Sky Stream Realm. If the opportunity arises in the future, we will help you reclaim the Thousand Gourd Realm.” Shangguan Tianhong promised. He wasn’t doing this out of kindness but because he coveted the Thousand Gourd Realm’s cultivation resources. Otherwise, why would he bother going there? However, to reclaim the Thousand Gourd Realm, he needed to contact the Deity Transformation cultivators of the Eastern Luan Realm. If the Eastern Luan Realm was unwilling to cooperate, it would be difficult for the Sky Stream Realm to seize the Thousand Gourd Realm.

“Then many thanks, Fellow Daoist Shangguan.” True Monarch Thousand Gourd repeatedly expressed his gratitude.