Chapter 1801: Wind and Rain Return

“To be frank, I’ve come to Qinglian Island this time to convey a very important message to both of you. Strictly speaking, it’s a message sent by Fellow Cultivator Sun from Myriad Beast Island. I received it and came to inform you proactively.”

Jiao Mingzhu smiled sweetly.

“We are old acquaintances, after all, Fairy Jiao. Please come in,” Wang Changsheng said courteously, gesturing for her to enter.

Jiao Mingzhu accepted without ceremony, following Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan as they flew onto Qinglian Island and arrived at Qinglian Peak.

“It’s been many years. Both Fellow Cultivator Wang and Madam Wang have advanced to the Soul Transformation stage. Congratulations!” Jiao Mingzhu offered her congratulations, though her heart was filled with mixed emotions. Years ago, she had led over a dozen Nascent Soul stage sea cultivators to hunt down the Qinglian Immortals. Now, centuries later, both of them had simultaneously advanced to the Soul Transformation stage.

“The pleasure is mutual. How has Fellow Cultivator Jiao of your noble race been recently?” Wang Changsheng asked politely.

“Thank you for your concern, Fellow Cultivator Wang. The Ancestor is doing very well. But let’s not dwell on that. This is something Fellow Cultivator Sun sent for you. The Spirit-Exhausting Qi in the Buried Immortal Sea is about to dissipate, and he wants you to depart for the Buried Immortal Sea as soon as possible.” Jiao Mingzhu took out a misty image crystal and handed it to Wang Changsheng.

Wang Changsheng activated a spell, and a blue light shot out, transforming into the likeness of Sun Tianhu. Sun Tianhu’s expression was grave as he said, “Fellow Cultivator Wang, the Spirit-Exhausting Qi in the Buried Immortal Sea is about to dissipate. For the peace of the South Sea cultivation world and the survival of the East Canna Realm, I urge you to set off quickly.”

“The Spirit-Exhausting Qi has dissipated!” Wang Changsheng’s face showed a thoughtful expression. Calculating the time, the Spirit-Exhausting Qi had been present for nearly two hundred years; it was about time it dispersed.

“Fairy Jiao, are you going to the front lines?” Wang Ruyan asked. Jiao Mingzhu personally delivering the message made them half-skeptical. After all, they had some past grievances with Jiao Mingzhu, and with the Barbarian Tribe’s betrayal as a precedent, no one could guarantee there wouldn’t be another traitor.

“As this concerns the survival of the South Sea cultivation world, I will naturally do my part,” Jiao Mingzhu stated righteously. Jiao Lin had been injured by the spirit of the Immortal Suppressing Pagoda and had been recuperating for years. Jiao Mingzhu was participating on behalf of the Sea Race, primarily to assess the strength of the East Canna Realm and the Heavenly Azure Realm. If the Heavenly Azure Sect proved too powerful, and if they offered a suitable price, the Sea Race could switch sides during the battle. With two Soul Transformation cultivators, the Sea Race felt quite confident. A wise person adapts to circumstances; if the East Canna Realm was no match for the Heavenly Azure Realm, there was no need for the Sea Race to perish with it. However, the Sea Race wouldn't immediately defect, as the Barbarian Tribe served as a stark and bloody example.

“Fairy Jiao, please wait a moment while we make arrangements. We will depart for the front lines with you shortly,” Wang Changsheng said gravely. Given their past actions in the Heavenly Azure Realm, he absolutely could not allow the Heavenly Azure Sect to conquer the East Canna Realm; otherwise, the Wang family would certainly face dire consequences.

Jiao Mingzhu nodded. Remembering something, she said, “Fellow Cultivator Wang, back then, we each served our own masters. Now, with a formidable enemy before us, we should unite to resist them, don’t you agree?”

“Fairy Jiao, rest assured. In the face of critical matters, we understand what’s important. Let bygones be bygones!” Wang Changsheng chuckled softly. In a race war, they belonged to different factions, but now they needed to unite against the Heavenly Azure Sect cultivators.

Jiao Mingzhu breathed a sigh of relief and turned to leave.

Wang Ruyan took out a communication disk and contacted Wang Qingshan and others, asking them to come to Qinglian Peak.

Not long after, Wang Mengfen, Wang Qingshan, Wang Mengbin, Wang Youwei, and Ouyang Mingyue appeared before Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan. Wang Youwei and Ouyang Mingyue were only at the early Nascent Soul stage, while Wang Mengbin was already at the late Nascent Soul stage, and Wang Qingshan was at the perfected Nascent Soul stage.

“Qingshan, you’ve reached the perfected Nascent Soul stage! Excellent, excellent, excellent, this is truly wonderful.” Wang Changsheng felt the powerful spiritual pressure emanating from Wang Qingshan, and his expression grew excited.

“The Spirit-Exhausting Qi in the Buried Immortal Sea has dissipated, and we intend to go there to fight against the Heavenly Azure Sect cultivators. You all must remain on Qinglian Island and not wander off. Especially Qingshan, focus on your cultivation, slowly refine your magic power, and only attempt to break through to the Soul Transformation stage when the time is right,” Wang Ruyan instructed. They possessed multiple spiritual treasures sufficient for Wang Qingshan to attempt the Soul Transformation breakthrough.

“Thank you for your suggestion, Ninth Aunt. I was thinking the same thing,” Wang Qingshan chuckled softly. He had just reached the perfected Nascent Soul stage and needed a good period of refinement.

“Mengbin has reached the late Nascent Soul stage. Excellent.” Wang Changsheng’s gaze fell upon Wang Mengbin, praising him.

“It’s all thanks to the cultivation resources provided by the Ancestor; otherwise, it would take your grandson another hundred years to reach this stage,” Wang Mengbin said humbly.

After a few final instructions, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan departed from Qinglian Island with Jiao Mingzhu, heading towards the Buried Immortal Sea.

Deep within the Buried Immortal Sea, a massive fortress stood on a desolate island. Inside the fortress were numerous stone chambers with tightly sealed doors, and the ground was littered with white skeletons. The Spirit-Exhausting Qi that had enveloped the fortress had dissipated.

Boom!

With a tremendous roar, the ground split in two, revealing a long flight of bluestone steps. A team of cultivators emerged from within, led by Lei Yunbin. His gaze was profound, and his face was filled with killing intent.

“The Spirit-Exhausting Qi has dissipated! Heaven helps me!” Lei Yunbin roared with laughter. Above, lightning flashed and thunder rumbled. Thick silver lightning bolts tore across the sky, and dense dark clouds gathered, covering an area of a hundred miles. The dark clouds churned violently, and arcs of silver electricity surged forth like an endless river, an astonishing display of power.

“Send people to check the formation and immediately use it to contact Senior Brother Shangguan,” Lei Yunbin commanded. They had broken through the encirclement but had also suffered severe injuries, recuperating for over a hundred years without fully recovering.

So many years had passed; he believed Shangguan Tianhong would now be able to come to the East Canna Realm. As long as Shangguan Tianhong arrived, they could certainly conquer the East Canna Realm.

The team of cultivators dispersed, with some taking up guard positions and others repairing the formation, each fulfilling their duties.

The Heavenly Azure Sect cultivators were highly efficient. In less than an hour, they had repaired the formation, and a thick beam of spiritual light shot skyward, piercing the clouds. Ripples spread through the void, and a circle of light several feet in diameter appeared.

“Give the order: guard this place strictly. It won’t be long before our sect sends people over,” Lei Yunbin commanded, his voice heavy.

“Yes, Martial Uncle Lei.”

Heavenly Azure Realm, Heavenly Azure Sect.

In the Heavenly Azure Hall, dozens of elders gathered, their expressions varied. After years of effort, the cultivators sent from the East Canna Realm to the Heavenly Azure Realm had either died or been captured.

A soft series of footsteps sounded as Shangguan Tianhong entered. The cultivators rose, bowing in salute: “Greetings, Sect Master!”

Shangguan Tianhong waved his hand and said, “I have good news for you all. The spatial passage between our Heavenly Azure Realm and the East Canna Realm has reacted. We are preparing to open the passage and travel to the East Canna Realm. This time, I will personally lead the team. Issue the command: immediately mobilize personnel and proceed to the Azure Carp Sea.”

“Yes, Sect Master.” The cultivators’ expressions were filled with excitement.