Chapter 1765: Five-Stage Dragon Yuan and Empty Moon Divine Crystal

Most Core Formation spiritual items are held by major powers. To obtain them, one typically either performs great deeds and exchanges them with these powers, or searches for them in perilous locations. He had once attempted to find Core Formation spiritual items in dangerous areas, nearly losing his life and suffering damage to his natal magic treasure before narrowly escaping.

After news of Wang Changsheng's advancement to the God Transformation stage spread, Liu Wuya felt his world crumble, believing he would never have the chance to avenge his Dao companion. However, fate seemed to offer a path when the Immortal Suppressing Pagoda manifested in the Coral Sea. As he was already nearby, he rushed to the location at once. He had previously acquired an Immortal Suppressing Token in the Five Dragon Secret Realm, which granted him entry to the Immortal Suppressing Pagoda for treasure hunting.

Several swift streaks of light flew in from the distance. Liu Wuya's divine sense detected Nascent Soul cultivators among the approaching figures, and his expression tensed. If he didn't enter the Immortal Suppressing Pagoda immediately, and the Immortal Suppressing Token was seized by these cultivators, he would lose his chance. He quickly infused spiritual power into the Immortal Suppressing Token, which glowed with a dazzling light. His vision blurred, and he suddenly found himself in a spacious and brightly lit hall.

A cold-faced girl in a golden robe, the spirit of the Immortal Suppressing Pagoda, stood before him. "To challenge the Immortal Suppressing Pagoda, you must offer materials," the golden-robed girl said with an indifferent tone. "Anything will do. The more precious your offering, the more valuable your reward."

Liu Wuya took a deep breath and asked, "If the materials I offer are rare enough, will I be able to obtain a Heaven-reaching Spirit Treasure upon clearing the thirty-fifth floor?"

"Yes," she replied, "it depends on what you present."

Liu Wuya's expression brightened with excitement. He took out a pale golden jade bottle and said, "This is Dragon Essence, left by a fifth-order flood dragon. It's an excellent material for body refinement."

The golden-robed girl took the golden jade bottle, glanced at it, and put it away. She then said indifferently, "It's merely the Dragon Essence of a fifth-order flood dragon. At most, it warrants a spirit treasure as a reward."

Judging by her tone, the fifth-order flood dragon's Dragon Essence was nothing remarkable. Liu Wuya was dumbfounded. The golden-robed girl's casual dismissal was astonishing! This was the Dragon Essence of a fifth-order flood dragon; simply revealing it would undoubtedly cause a bloody uproar. He would have long ago exchanged it with a major power for Core Formation spiritual items if he hadn't feared being murdered for it. As a Core Formation cultivator, if he were to reveal this item, it would be nearly impossible to escape alive; he simply couldn't explain its origin. Furthermore, if a Nascent Soul cultivator were to perform a soul search and discover his vendetta against the Wang family, they might hand him over to the Wang family for judgment. Had it not been for these dangers, he would have already used the Dragon Essence to acquire Core Formation spiritual items.

After a slight hesitation, he took out a shimmering silver crystal. It emanated spatial fluctuations and bore faint white patterns on its surface. "This is an Empty Moon Divine Crystal that I was fortunate enough to acquire," he explained. "It's a material for setting up a fifth-order grand formation." Liu Wuya spoke with a hint of pride. With cultivators from the Tianlan Sect causing widespread chaos and the Shen, Dongfang, and Myriad Fire families suffering attacks, many treasures had been dispersed. He had obtained the Empty Moon Divine Crystal by a fortunate coincidence and had only recently deciphered its true origin. The Empty Moon Divine Crystal is a unique formation material capable of concealing a sect or cultivation family, allowing them to vanish either into the seabed or into void space. The Dugu aristocratic family, for instance, had submerged their island into the seabed and had not resurfaced since.

"Oh, is that all?" The golden-robed girl's tone remained indifferent; Liu Wuya's proudly presented Empty Moon Divine Crystal failed to impress her. Liu Wuya was so enraged he almost spat blood. Was the golden-robed girl's discerning eye truly so exceptional? He then offered a few more materials, but the golden-robed girl dismissed them all.

"If you have nothing more of value, then begin the challenge!" the golden-robed girl urged. "Clear the thirty-fifth floor, and you'll receive a spirit treasure. Only by clearing the thirty-sixth floor will you have a chance to obtain a Heaven-reaching Spirit Treasure."

"Who are the masters on the thirty-fifth floor?" Liu Wuya asked, bracing himself.

"The Azure Lotus Immortals."

Liu Wuya was dumbfounded, his mouth twitching. Even if he had cultivated to the ninth layer of the Core Formation stage, he wouldn't dare claim to be a match for the Core Formation stage Azure Lotus Immortals.

"Is there a spirit treasure for clearing the thirty-fourth floor? Who are the masters there?" Liu Wuya continued to press with his questions.

"No spirit treasure," the golden-robed girl retorted, somewhat impatiently. "The thirty-fourth floor features Seven Absolutes True Monarch Zhou Yunxiao, the thirty-third floor has Darkwater Daoist, and the thirty-second floor has Azure Lotus Sword Master Wang Qingshan. If you're going to challenge, hurry up. Why are you dawdling?"

Liu Wuya repeatedly assented, daring not to ask further questions. A dazzling spiritual light flared beneath his feet, engulfing his figure. After a moment, the spiritual light dissipated, and Liu Wuya was gone.

"Country bumpkin!" the golden-robed girl scoffed disdainfully. "You offer a fifth-order flood dragon's Dragon Essence and an Empty Moon Divine Crystal and expect to get a Heaven-reaching Spirit Treasure just by clearing the thirty-fifth floor? Do you really think this grandma's place is a garbage dump?"

News of the Immortal Suppressing Pagoda's manifestation in the Coral Sea quickly spread, prompting major powers to dispatch large numbers of cultivators to the region. In no time, the Coral Sea became exceptionally lively.

**Five Dragon Sea, Azure Lotus Island**

In the council hall on Azure Lotus Island, Wang Qiuming was holding a clan meeting. Wang Changjie had taken first place in the clan competition, while Wang Yingjie achieved tenth place, though he paid a heavy price, suffering severe injuries that forced him into secluded recovery.

"The Immortal Suppressing Pagoda has appeared in the Coral Sea; you must immediately come with me," Wang Qiuming instructed. The Wang family possessed nine Immortal Suppressing Tokens and intended to send Wang Changjie, Wang Jiyun, Wang Yinghao, Chen Xudong, Wang Youwei, Ouyang Mingyue, Wang Rongting, Wang Rongxiang, and Wang Rongfei – nine individuals in total – to challenge the pagoda. This would also serve as a test for them.

Wang Changsheng and his companions had been away for over a year and had not yet returned. According to their prior arrangement, if the Immortal Suppressing Pagoda opened, Wang Qiuming was to immediately lead clan members to challenge it.

"Yes," the cultivators agreed, their expressions filled with excitement.

Wang Changjie frowned deeply. The first-place prize was a spirit treasure, but he hadn't received it yet, which made him feel less confident about the upcoming challenge. Wang Jiyun, however, was full of confidence. With her flying sword spirit treasure, she was certain she could clear the thirty-fifth floor.

"Mengfen, the clan is entrusted to you," Wang Qiuming instructed. "If you encounter any trouble, you can seek help from Daoist Cheng of the Town Sea Sect." He added this caution because with him gone, there would be no Nascent Soul cultivator overseeing the clan. As a precaution, he would also bring the Azure Lotus Demon Suppressing Pagoda.

Wang Mengfen repeatedly assented, believing that no one would dare cause trouble for the Wang family.

Just as Wang Qiuming and his party flew a hundred miles from Azure Lotus Island, a deafening dragon roar suddenly reverberated from ahead. A streak of light swiftly approached them—it was Wang Changsheng and his companions. Wang Changsheng had used the Flying Dragon in the Sky Diagram to travel, rushing back to Azure Lotus Island as quickly as possible.

"Grandfather, Grandmother, you're back! The Immortal Suppressing Pagoda has appeared in the Coral Sea," Wang Qiuming said excitedly.

Wang Changsheng nodded and said, "We already know. Come, we'll take you to challenge the Immortal Suppressing Pagoda. Qiuming, Haitang, you two stay behind and guard Azure Lotus Island." Azure Lotus Island could not be left without a Nascent Soul cultivator to oversee it. Furthermore, Ye Haitang was a formation master, capable of assisting clan members in escaping if danger arose.

"Yes, Grandfather!" "Yes, Uncle!" Wang Qiuming and Ye Haitang agreed in unison.

Fairy Ziyue volunteered, saying, "I have nothing pressing; I'll stay here too." She was already at the Nascent Soul stage and had no interest in the Coral Sea; the Core Formation cultivators of the Town Sea Sect were still too weak and hadn't yet matured. Wang Changsheng had previously suggested that Town Sea Sect disciples challenge the Immortal Suppressing Pagoda, but Fairy Ziyue had politely declined. There were fewer than ten Core Formation cultivators in the Town Sea Sect, and most of them were from the Wang family, meaning their chances of success in the Immortal Suppressing Pagoda would be very low.

"Alright then!" Wang Changsheng instructed. "You stay behind, be extra careful, and if you encounter danger, retreat immediately." With a hand seal, the Flying Dragon in the Sky Diagram let out deafening dragon roars, its spiritual light intensifying as it carried the group swiftly towards the Coral Sea, quickly disappearing into the horizon.