Chapter 1879: Family Updates

On Qinglian Island in the Five-Dragon Sea Domain, Wang Mengfen sat in the main seat of the council hall, his expression solemn. Dozens of Wang family elders, their faces respectful, were seated on either side, reporting the current situation to him.

After centuries of warfare, the powers in the East-Licheng Realm underwent a major reshuffle. Some long-established forces completely vanished, with Myriad Flames Palace being a prime example. After being attacked by Long Hanji, Myriad Flames Palace never recovered, falling into complete decline and dropping out of the ranks of the Ten Great Sects of the South Sea. Meanwhile, some other forces seized the opportunity to grow stronger, with the Wang family being the most prominent among them.

The Wang family primarily operated in the South Sea and the Eastern Wilderness, with their trade caravans traveling throughout the East-Licheng Realm.

"Patriarch, our family has 13,200 direct members in the East-Licheng Realm, and we can command over 57,000 cultivators," an elder announced loudly, rising to his feet.

After eradicating the demon race, the Wang family dispatched large forces to gather cultivation resources. Wang Mengfen seized the opportunity to introduce numerous policies encouraging childbirth, while also widely recruiting other forces. Forces that pledged allegiance to the Wang family had the chance to develop in the Thousand Gourd Realm. Cultivators returning from the Thousand Gourd Realm all described it as a treasure trove, attracting a large number of forces to align themselves with the Wang family. The Wang family is now one of the Ten Great Cultivation Clans of the South Sea, with overall strength comparable to the Baili family. The territory the Wang family controls in the South Sea now surpasses that previously held by the Murong family.

"We currently have two Spirit Severing cultivators, twenty-one Nascent Soul cultivators, and one hundred thirty-two Core Formation cultivators."

Thanks to the cultivation resources amassed from the Thousand Gourd Realm, the number of high-level cultivators in the Wang family has steadily increased. Their development is robust, presenting a thriving and prosperous scene.

"This year, we gained two more third-tier flood dragons. Our family currently possesses eleven third-tier flood dragons and one fourth-tier flood dragon."

Just then, Wang Mengfen took out a green communication disk and sent a magic incantation into it. A surprised male voice suddenly rang out: "Patriarch, the two revered ancestors have returned!" Wang Mengfen's eyes lit up, and he quickly stood up, saying, "Let's go, let's all go out to greet the Old Ancestors."

"No need, we're already here," a gentle male voice sounded. As soon as it finished, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan walked in, their expressions solemn. Wang Mengfen and the other Wang family members all rose to their feet, saying in unison, "Your grandchildren greet the Old Ancestors."

"We haven't been back for many years, Mengfen. Tell us about the family's situation," Wang Changsheng instructed. He explained that he would attempt to ascend to the Spirit Realm with the Artifact Spirit five years later, and the Wang family was what he was most concerned about.

After this great war, the Wang family's development had been rapid. Whether in terms of controlled territory or the number of cultivators that could be mobilized, the Wang family was one of the East-Licheng Realm's top forces. With two Spirit Severing cultivators, few forces in the entire East-Licheng Realm could compare to the Wang family.

Wang Mengfen acknowledged, took out a thick ledger, and reported the family's situation truthfully.

Wang Changsheng's face showed contentment. He looked at Wang Mengfen and the others, many of whom were seeing him for the first time.

Wang Ruyan remembered something and asked, "Why isn't Qingling here? How has she been recently?"

"She's in secluded cultivation and hasn't emerged yet," Wang Mengfen replied truthfully, adding that Wang Qingling was stationed on Qinglian Island and usually never left it. Since the main family forces went to the Thousand Gourd Realm, Wang Qingling had entered secluded cultivation to break through to the late Nascent Soul stage.

Wang Changsheng took out a green jade slip, handed it to Wang Mengfen, and instructed, "Gather the materials listed on it as quickly as possible, recruit formation masters, and ask them to help repair several formation flags. Furthermore, fully support the development of Zhenhai Sect and help them cultivate more Nascent Soul cultivators. Wang family disciples must not interfere with Zhenhai Sect's affairs. Zhenhai Sect and the Wang family are allies, eternal allies. The Wang family will always support Zhenhai Sect."

The ancestors of Zhenhai Sect who ascended to the Spirit Realm established the Zhenhai Palace. If they could reach the Spirit Realm, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan would still need to rely on Zhenhai Palace. Moreover, the cultivation techniques they practiced came from Zhenhai Sect. For both public and private reasons, they had to help Zhenhai Sect develop.

"Yes, Old Ancestor," Wang Mengfen agreed without hesitation, his expression respectful.

After giving a few more instructions, Wang Changsheng left the council hall.

At Zhenhai Sect, Fairy Ziyue sat in the main seat, her brows tightly furrowed. More than a dozen Core Formation elders sat on either side, their expressions respectful.

Currently, Zhenhai Sect had two Nascent Soul cultivators. In the Eastern Wilderness, this would be considered a major sect, but in the South Sea, Zhenhai Sect couldn't even be considered a mid-tier sect. The size of a force was measured by its territory, the number of high-level cultivators, and the power of its sect-protecting treasure.

Zhenhai Sect was a reconstructed sect, its talent pool depleted and its territory not large. It relied entirely on the Wang family's support; without their backing, Zhenhai Sect could be swallowed by other forces at any time.

"Sect Master, Seniors Wang and Wang have arrived," a green-robed elder, over fifty years old, quickly walked in and bowed as he spoke.

"You may all withdraw! Please invite Senior Brother Wang and Senior Sister Wang Ruyan here. No, I'll go out to greet them myself!" Fairy Ziyue stood up, transformed into a streak of purple light, and flew out.

Before long, she met Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan. They stood on a Green Lotus Dharma Seat, both wearing broad smiles.

"This junior respectfully welcomes the two seniors," Fairy Ziyue said, bowing respectfully.

"Junior Sister Tian, what is the meaning of this? We are fellow disciples; there's no need to address us as seniors. As the Sect Master of Zhenhai Sect, why did you feel the need to greet us personally?" Wang Changsheng said, frowning.

Fairy Ziyue sighed lightly and said in a slightly resentful tone, "Senior Brother Wang, you were the one being formal first. Without the help of your Wang family, Zhenhai Sect could not have been rebuilt. When you come, why bother having someone announce your arrival!"

"We are setting an example for our descendants, lest they treat Zhenhai Sect as their own backyard, coming and going as they please. You are the Sect Master of Zhenhai Sect," Wang Changsheng explained, adding that if the superior is not upright, the subordinates will go astray. He wanted to set an example for the younger generation, ensuring they would not enter or exit Zhenhai Sect at will.

"Junior Sister Tian, we came this time intending to reveal the Zhenhai Sect ruins to the world. It would be better for Zhenhai Sect to relocate to its main altar," Wang Ruyan said earnestly. She added that the Zhenhai Sect ruins had been missing for over a thousand years, and it was time for them to reappear in the world.

"The Zhenhai Sect's main altar!" Fairy Ziyue was stunned. She had truly never considered relocating Zhenhai Sect back to its main altar.

"Senior Brother Wang, I appreciate your kindness," Fairy Ziyue said sincerely. "Zhenhai Sect only has two Nascent Soul cultivators; we don't have enough to make use of the main altar. You should keep it for your own use for now! It would be better for you to cultivate at the main altar."

"Junior Sister Tian," Wang Ruyan communicated telepathically, "in five years, we will attempt to ascend to the Spirit Realm with the Artifact Spirit. We probably won't need it then. Even if we fail to ascend, it still belongs to Zhenhai Sect. Without Zhenhai Sect, my husband and I would not be where we are today. So please, don't be so polite with us."

"Ascend to the Spirit Realm!" Fairy Ziyue was stunned, taking a long time to regain her senses.

"Indeed! Let's make a trip to Zhenhai Sect's main altar first. Don't worry, with us here, no one will dare to touch Zhenhai Sect." Fairy Ziyue nodded and left with Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan. The three of them flew towards Zhenhai Sect's main altar.