Chapter 1871: Five-Level Dragon Tendons and Ten-Thousand-Year Golden Thunder Bamboo

Wang Changsheng had read accounts of the Ancient Monster Realm in ancient texts. It was said that the Ancient Monster Realm was the domain of the monster race, inhabited by various powerful monstrous beasts. As for whether monster races went to the Ancient Monster Realm after ascension, he wasn't sure. He speculated that the Ancient Monster Realm and the Eastsea Realm were parallel realms; it was extremely difficult to infiltrate a lower realm from an upper realm, but traversing between parallel realms might be easier.

"Possibly, but I can't be certain," True Monarch Kuangfeng said with an uncertain tone. "That great monster escaped from here, harmed many cultivators, and was eventually eliminated by several Soul Transformation cultivators working together. After I advanced to the Soul Transformation stage and spoke with other cultivators at that level, I learned that this monster came from the Ancient Monster Realm. However, whether it escaped from that specific spatial node, I don't know." To explore that spatial node, he had lost many treasures and personnel.

"Possibly? I need a definite answer."

Wang Changsheng's tone grew heavy. As it concerned Wang Qingshan's life or death, he needed a definitive answer.

"I truly don't know," True Monarch Kuangfeng explained, his voice weak. "Previously, the Thousand Gourd Realm had discovered realm teleportation arrays and ancient altars. Cultivators from other realms used these realm teleportation arrays and ancient altars to come to the Thousand Gourd Realm. To my knowledge, True Monarch Dinglong was among them. However, he seemed to disappear later; I don't know if he died or went to another realm."

Wang Changsheng's expression showed contemplation as his gaze was fixed on True Monarch Kuangfeng's remnant soul.

True Monarch Kuangfeng's face tightened, and he quickly said, "Fellow Daoist, please spare my life. I am willing to give you all my life's savings, and I beg you to let me live. I am willing to stay by your side, acknowledge you as my master, and serve you diligently." He had been severely wounded, forcing his primordial spirit to leave his body and attach itself to a soul-nourishing wooden tray. Now, he was extremely weak; even a Nascent Soul cultivator, let alone a Soul Transformation cultivator, could erase him, as he was merely a wisp of a remnant soul.

"Do you believe in reincarnation?" Wang Changsheng pressed, his expression somewhat complex. True Monarch Kuangfeng's facial features were identical to Wang Mingren's, which made Wang Changsheng recall the concept of reincarnation.

True Monarch Kuangfeng was stunned. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "When the Ghost Realm invaded our Thousand Gourd Realm years ago, after repelling the invasion, we obtained some Ghost Realm ancient texts. After years of study, we were finally able to decipher the content of those texts. According to them, reincarnation exists."

"Return to the Soul Nourishing Pearl to recuperate for now. Don't try any more tricks with me, or I won't be lenient."

Wang Changsheng flipped his hand, and a dark spherical bead appeared in his palm. This bead was crafted by him using ten-thousand-year-old Soul Nourishing Wood. Wearing it could nurture one's spiritual sense, gradually enhancing it. Furthermore, it could be used to store the remnant souls of cultivators. True Monarch Kuangfeng repeatedly affirmed and flew into the Soul Nourishing Pearl.

Wang Changsheng took out an exquisite azure jade box. He placed the Soul Nourishing Pearl inside the jade box, sealing it with one gold and one silver talisman. He then placed the azure jade box into a golden jade casket, sealing it with two more talismans. Only then did he feel at ease putting it into his storage ring. His spiritual sense quickly swept over the two storage rings. His expression remained normal, but a surge of emotion rose within him. The storage rings contained some fifth-grade artifact refining materials that he could use for crafting.

Behind True Monarch Kuangfeng's statue was a formation spanning over a hundred zhang. This was the control formation. After replacing the spirit stones, Wang Changsheng cast a spell. A section of the stone wall suddenly opened, revealing a gap several zhang wide. Sunlight streamed in, and they flew out through the opening.

The Kuangfeng Tower was not a magic treasure; it was merely a control hub. The secret realm actually didn't have many powerful restrictions; the most formidable one was the spatial node in the desert. Wang Changsheng planned to keep this secret realm and gradually send people to explore it. With the map left by True Monarch Kuangfeng, exploration would be relatively convenient.

Wang Qingshan might have gone to the Ancient Monster Realm, or he might be trapped somewhere. For the time being, Wang Changsheng had no way to rescue Wang Qingshan. He hoped that Wang Qingshan had gone elsewhere and was recovering in a hidden place, as that would be the best outcome.

After exiting the secret realm, Wang Changsheng cast a spell to seal the entrance. He left four Nascent Soul cultivators and over a hundred other cultivators to guard it, then returned to the Profound Spirit Sect with the others.

"Qingjing, send more people to restrain the cultivators within our controlled territories. Strictly forbid killing for treasure, and resolve all matters through negotiation and discussion whenever possible. Additionally, send people to meet up with Yingjie and the others; the Thousand Gourd Sect's main headquarters must be under our control." Wang Changsheng instructed. The allied forces had been in the Thousand Gourd Realm for quite some time and had gained considerable benefits. If the chaos continued, it would affect their rule.

"Understood, Father. I will issue the orders immediately." Wang Qingjing took the order and departed.

"You all may leave too! Do as you please. Oh, and if you acquire any high-quality artifact refining materials, I will reward you handsomely." True Monarch Xuanling and the others agreed in unison, then turned and left.

"My wife, here are some talisman-making materials. Please take them and make talismans. I need to refine a major treasure. If there is any news about Qingshan, notify me immediately." Wang Changsheng took out an azure storage ring and handed it to Wang Ruyan, who accepted.

Wang Changsheng entered a secret chamber. With a flick of his sleeve, a blue glow swept across, and a large pile of artifact refining materials appeared on the ground. Among them, an exquisite azure brocade box and a golden brocade box each had two talismans flickering with spiritual light affixed to them.

The azure brocade box contained a shimmering blue strip with some bloodstains on it. This was the dragon tendon of a fifth-rank flood dragon. True Monarch Kuangfeng had slain a fifth-rank flood dragon years ago, and while other parts were used, he had kept this dragon tendon. The golden brocade box contained three segments of azure spirit bamboo with tiny golden electric arcs flickering on their surface. These were ten-thousand-year Golden Thunder Bamboo, which came from the Thousand Gourd Sect's treasury. The Evil-Repelling Divine Thunder emitted by the Golden Thunder Bamboo was the bane of demons, monsters, and ghosts, possessing immense power.

Wang Changsheng planned to refine a long-range offensive spirit treasure. If successfully crafted, this treasure could significantly enhance his strength. He picked up the three segments of Golden Thunder Bamboo and tossed them into the air. He then opened his mouth and exhaled a stream of snow-white flame, enveloping the three segments. A crackling sound of thunder rang out, and countless golden electric arcs surged forth, emitting a wild and violent aura.

Two months later, the proclamation issued by the Azure Lotus Immortal Couple spread throughout more than half of the Thousand Gourd Realm. The allied forces were too ruthless in plundering cultivation resources; they not only targeted cultivators in the Thousand Gourd Realm but also showed no mercy to their own members, leading to over a hundred internal conflicts. Soul Transformation cultivators promptly dispatched people to post notices, ordering an end to hostilities and strictly prohibiting killing for treasure.

The arrival of the allied forces had disrupted the balance of the Thousand Gourd Realm. Numerous treasures were circulated, and various major powers were diligently plundering all sorts of cultivation resources, especially from forbidden lands and secret realms. After severely punishing a group of individuals who killed for treasure, no cultivator dared to cause trouble in the Wang family's territory again. Many forces placed themselves under the Wang family's command for safety. To curry favor with the Azure Lotus Immortal Couple and seek greater benefits, the defecting forces offered various rare and precious treasures.