Chapter 1810: Deploying Elite Troops, Expedition to the Thousand Gourd Realm

“Qingjing, do you want to come with us to the Thousand Gourd Realm? There are dangers there, but also opportunities.” Wang Changsheng asked Wang Qingjing, his expression gentle.

They fought on the front lines, hoping their descendants, like Han Benfu, could have a stable living environment. As Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan's only daughter, they neither wanted Wang Qingjing to risk herself nor could they bear to force her into a decision, so they let her choose for herself.

She somewhat wanted to go to the Thousand Gourd Realm, but she knew her limits. Her experience in life-or-death combat was minimal, and her strength wasn't much greater than Fairy Ziyue's. If she went to the Thousand Gourd Realm, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan would likely be distracted by caring for her, which was a major taboo.

“Father, Mother, I’ll stay on Green Lotus Island! I will work hard to refine Fourth-Tier puppet beasts. Please be sure to return safely.” Wang Qingjing took a deep breath and said solemnly.

She didn't want to be a burden, so it was better not to go to the Thousand Gourd Realm. She was already capable of refining Fourth-Tier puppet beasts.

“Qingjing, I still have a Nascent Soul stage talisman weapon. If you want to gain experience in the Thousand Gourd Realm, it’s fine.” Wang Ruyan said gently. A mother knows her daughter best, and she knew Wang Qingjing didn't want to drag them down.

“Mother, I know my strengths. My forte is artifact refining; life-or-death combat isn’t suitable for me. I’ll stay on Green Lotus Island.” Wang Qingjing said with a smile.

Wang Changsheng nodded with satisfaction. “Alright! In that case, you can stay on Green Lotus Island and refine puppet beasts with peace of mind. We’re entrusting the family to you.”

Wang Qingjing acknowledged him, chatted for a few more moments, then departed.

No sooner had she left than Fairy Ziyue arrived with Cheng Zhenyu and Zheng Nan.

With the strong support of the Wang family, Zhenhai Sect’s strength had been continuously increasing, and its development was promising.

“Senior Brother Wang, Junior Brother Cheng and Junior Sister Zheng will first accompany you on the expedition to the Thousand Gourd Realm.” Fairy Ziyue said directly.

“Senior Wang, please grant our request.” Cheng Zhenyu and Zheng Nan said in unison, their faces filled with anticipation.

If they wished to advance further, accompanying Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan on the expedition to the Thousand Gourd Realm was an excellent choice.

“This is no laughing matter! Even Spirit Transformation cultivators could perish.” Wang Changsheng’s expression was solemn. Cheng Zhenyu and Zheng Nan were high-ranking members of Zhenhai Sect, and he didn’t want any accidents to befall them. However, if they insisted on contributing, Wang Changsheng wouldn’t stop them.

“Our minds are made up. We wish to follow Senior Wang and Senior Wang into the Thousand Gourd Realm to slay demons and eliminate evil.” Cheng Zhenyu said seriously.

“Senior Brother Wang, they want to contribute. Please grant their wish! Besides them, I’ll send twenty more Core Formation cultivators with you on the expedition.” Fairy Ziyue said sincerely. "Train soldiers for a thousand days to use them for an hour"—the Wang family had provided significant help to Zhenhai Sect, and it was time to reciprocate.

“Zhenhai Sect is too weak. Ten Core Formation cultivators will suffice. I’ve already given orders to draw fifty Core Formation cultivators from the allied forces.” Wang Changsheng said with a smile. For this expedition to the Thousand Gourd Realm, he had conscripted a group of high-level cultivators, and it wasn’t feasible to bring only members of the Wang family.

Fairy Ziyue was about to say more when Wang Ruyan interjected, advising, “Junior Sister Tian, we appreciate your kindness, but we don’t know whether this expedition will bring good fortune or ill. Two Nascent Soul cultivators and ten Core Formation cultivators are enough for now. If we need more troops, we will send someone to conscript personnel again; it won’t be too late for you to send more then. Since we won’t be in the Eastfence Realm, if you have time, please help us look after the Wang family. That would be more important than sending a hundred Core Formation cultivators.”

“Alright! Go forth to the Thousand Gourd Realm with peace of mind. I will look after your family. You should also take the Zhenhai Ape with you! It would be good for your family members to have it for self-defense.” Fairy Ziyue considered it carefully before agreeing.

After some more conversation, Fairy Ziyue and the two others departed to make preparations.

Three days later, hundreds of cultivators gathered on a vast bluestone plaza.

For this expedition to the Thousand Gourd Realm, the Wang family dispatched two Spirit Transformation cultivators, eight Nascent Soul cultivators, eighty Core Formation cultivators, and five hundred Foundation Establishment cultivators. Wang Xin, as Wang Changsheng’s avatar, naturally accompanied them. Wang Changsheng was counting on Wang Xin to search for treasures in the forbidden lands and secret realms of the Thousand Gourd Realm!

“On this expedition to the Thousand Gourd Realm, I expect all of you to obey orders. Violators will be severely punished, and those who render great service will be handsomely rewarded,” Wang Changsheng declared in a deep voice.

“Yes, Old Ancestor (Senior Wang),” the cultivators responded in unison, their voices echoing across the entire bluestone plaza.

Wang Changsheng flicked his sleeve, and the Flying Dragon in the Sky Diagram flew out, hovering high above. He and Wang Ruyan were the first to jump onto it, followed closely by the others.

After a deafening dragon roar, the Flying Dragon in the Sky Diagram transformed into a streak of azure light, tearing through the air and vanishing into the horizon.

East Wilds, Demon Race. The Meeting Hall of the Heavenly Fox Clan. Bai Ling'er was speaking to a white-haired elder in white robes, both of their expressions solemn.

“Seventh Uncle, I’m entrusting the clan to you. Be wary of Cheng Zhanxian; he has always sought to unify the demon race of the East Wilds and is immensely ambitious. Our Heavenly Fox Clan is an eyesore to him.” Bai Ling'er sighed. Cheng Zhanxian had specifically named Bai Ling'er for the Thousand Gourd Realm expedition. Apart from the Heavenly Fox Clan, the elites of other demon clans had also been sent by Cheng Zhanxian, which was a clear act of using others to achieve his goals. If all of them perished in battle, it would be easier for Cheng Zhanxian to unify the East Wilds demon race in the future.

The white-robed elder nodded. “I will. You must be extra careful yourself.”

Bai Ling'er acknowledged him and transformed into a white rainbow, flying off.

Taiyi Immortal Sect, Meeting Hall. Liu Ye, Meng Tianzheng, Han Tianxuan, and Zhang Zhanfeng were discussing something, their expressions grave.

“Two realms attacking one realm shouldn’t pose too great a danger. Junior Nephew Han, are you truly set on joining the expedition?” Liu Ye said with a frown. Han Tianxuan was the future of Taiyi Immortal Sect, and while he didn’t want Han Tianxuan to go to the Thousand Gourd Realm, excessive doting was also not good.

“My mind is made up, and I hope Grandmaster Liu will grant my wish,” Han Tianxuan said earnestly.

Liu Ye nodded. “Alright! You may accompany me on the expedition.”

“Uncle Liu, Huang Fugui also wishes to join the expedition. What do you think?” Zhang Zhanfeng asked cautiously.

“If he wants to go, let him. He has some connections with the Green Lotus Immortals, so let him go!” Liu Ye said dismissively. He didn’t care about Huang Fugui’s life or death.

“Junior Nephew Meng, I’m leaving the sect in your hands. I’m off.” Liu Ye waved his sleeve and walked out. Hundreds of cultivators stood outside, neatly arrayed, including more than ten Nascent Soul cultivators and over forty Core Formation cultivators.

Taiyi Immortal Sect’s territory spanned across the East Wilds, South Sea, and Northern Frontier, yet they were unable to muster too many personnel.

He conjured a gleaming azure flying boat, and after injecting a magic formula, its size rapidly expanded, hovering high in the sky.

“Depart!” Liu Ye was the first to jump aboard, followed closely by the other cultivators.

The azure flying boat transformed into a streak of green light, tearing through the air and disappearing into the horizon.

The same scene played out in various locations, as major forces mobilized their personnel for the expedition to the Thousand Gourd Realm.