Chapter 2089: Harvesting Two Supreme Spiritual Treasures, Pacifying the Disciples of Taiyi Immortal Sect, Qingling's Closed-Door Attempt to Break into the Divine Transformation Stage

"We never expected them to attack Taiyi Immortal Sect. Unfortunately, we arrived a step too late; otherwise, Fellow Daoist Meng wouldn't have died." Master Jinsang sighed, his face showing regret.

On their way, they had learned that the Wang family had been attacked. They speculated the perpetrators might strike again, and since Meng Tianzheng was the only human Soul Transformation cultivator in the Eastern Desolate, they naturally headed to Taiyi Immortal Sect. Yet, they still arrived a step too late.

Wang Qingshan let out a long sigh and asked, "By the way, Master Jinsang, how did you get injured?"

"That demonic woman's divine ability was formidable; she severed one of my arms. Regrettably, they were too unyielding, and we couldn't capture their Nascent Souls. Oh, and Fellow Daoist Wang, how did you know they were from the Ice Sea Realm?" Master Jinsang said solemnly, worried that if the assailants had accomplices, it would be a serious problem.

Wang Qingshan recounted the entire incident, also concerned about potential accomplices. They examined Chen Tiandao and Yang Yaoyao's storage rings and found numerous jade slips detailing information about the Ice Sea Realm, which finally allowed them to relax.

These two were indeed the Dual Bloodfiend Sages. True Monarch Blood Blade had massacred all high-level cultivators in the Ice Sea Realm, performed a blood sacrifice involving hundreds of millions of mortals, and taken all the Heavenly Spirit Treasures, leaving nothing behind. The Dual Bloodfiend Sages had only recently advanced to the Soul Transformation stage. They had performed a blood sacrifice involving hundreds of thousands of cultivators to refine Heavenly Spirit Treasures, and they massacred all high-level cultivators in the Ice Sea Realm, sparing neither fellow disciples nor students.

The Dual Bloodfiend Sages possessed several Heavenly Spirit Treasures. After their deaths in battle, these treasures naturally fell into the hands of Master Jinsang and the other two.

"The Blood Devil Blade and the two Blood Sabers will be ours," Master Jinsang stated. "We will destroy these three treasures; they absolutely cannot be allowed to wreak havoc in the human world." He explained solemnly that he planned to set up a grand formation to destroy these three blood-path treasures. If they were to fall into the wrong hands, countless lives in the cultivation world would be lost, just as the Ice Sea Realm demonstrated.

Wang Qingshan nodded and stated gravely, "If it weren't for the two masters arriving in time, I wouldn't have been able to deal with them. I only need two Heavenly Spirit Treasures; the other two can go to the two masters!" He desired the Four Seas Demon Suppressing Seal and the Green Mulberry Shield—two Heavenly Spirit Treasures for offense and defense. Neither Master Jinsang nor Emperor Seven Blades objected. They had acquired five Heavenly Spirit Treasures, which was quite a gain for them.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, are the Azure Lotus Immortal Couple still in the lower realm?" Master Jinsang brought up the main topic. In fact, he had already guessed that the Azure Lotus Immortal Couple were no longer in the lower realm; otherwise, there would have been no need for the Wang family to hide Azure Lotus Island underwater.

"I don't know either. I just returned myself. I've been in the Thousand Gourd Realm until recently, and it's a long story," Wang Qingshan said, shaking his head. He truly was unaware, though he also suspected that Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan were no longer in the lower realm. After all, Wang Changsheng leaving behind the Sky-Shattering Spirit Severing Blade was a clear indication.

Hearing this, Master Jinsang understood: the Azure Lotus Immortal Couple were certainly no longer in the lower realm.

"There might still be other evil cultivators causing trouble," Master Jinsang said. "We won't stay long in the Eastern Desolate. We need to contact other fellow daoists and search for any remaining evil cultivators." After saying this, Master Jinsang and Emperor Seven Blades departed.

At this moment, Venerable Swordsman Xiaoyao, Zhang Zhanfeng, and others caught up.

"Qingshan, are the enemies dealt with?" Venerable Swordsman Xiaoyao asked, his eyes filled with anticipation.

"The three of us joined forces and dealt with them," Wang Qingshan stated gravely. "It's not out of the question that there are accomplices. Let's return first and discuss further." Wang Qingshan spoke solemnly. He was burning with anxiety, wishing he could return to Azure Lotus Island immediately. However, he owed too much to Taiyi Immortal Sect, and with Meng Tianzheng's recent death, it would be inappropriate for him to leave right away.

The group returned to Taiyi Immortal Sect, where disciples were collecting bodies. Their expressions varied: fear, anger, nervousness. Even Meng Tianzheng had fallen in battle, and they couldn't be sure they wouldn't be next.

"I have slain the invading enemies and avenged Senior Brother Meng," Wang Qingshan announced, his voice echoing throughout Taiyi Immortal Sect.

"The villains are dead; you have nothing to worry about," Venerable Swordsman Xiaoyao said, trying to reassure them. Hearing this, the Taiyi Immortal Sect disciples collectively breathed a sigh of relief.

Upon entering the council hall, more than twenty elders had already been waiting for a long time.

"Greetings, Senior Wang," the elders said in unison, rising respectfully.

"All Senior Uncles and Senior Masters are too polite," Wang Qingshan said sincerely. "I, Wang Qingshan, will always be an unofficial disciple of Taiyi Immortal Sect; that will never change. There's no need to address me as 'senior.' Without Taiyi Immortal Sect, I wouldn't be where I am today." Wang Qingshan spoke sincerely, acknowledging the immense help Taiyi Immortal Sect had provided him. He would not put on airs simply because he had reached the Soul Transformation stage.

"Nephew Wang," Zhang Zhanfeng interjected, "by seniority, they are all your juniors. You can simply address them as Junior Nephews." Zhang Zhanfeng explained, having already considered this point. Aside from himself and Venerable Swordsman Xiaoyao, no elders of higher seniority than Wang Qingshan were present, specifically to avoid any awkwardness regarding titles.

"Qingshan, there's no need to be so polite. Please take the main seat!" Venerable Swordsman Xiaoyao motioned for Wang Qingshan to sit down. Wang Qingshan acknowledged him and took the main seat.

"Senior Master, the enemies are from the Blood Saber Sect in the Ice Sea Realm, and we know there were two Soul Transformation cultivators. Please send word out to all major forces to heighten their vigilance! Also, dispatch more personnel to search for the whereabouts of Azure Lotus Island."

Zhang Zhanfeng readily agreed and began issuing orders. The elders promptly took their leave to carry out the commands, working in an orderly fashion. Thanks to Wang Qingshan and the other two arriving in time, Taiyi Immortal Sect's losses were not particularly severe, and with some time, they would fully recover their strength.

"Qingshan, we will send people to search for Azure Lotus Island. Please stay at Taiyi Immortal Sect for a while longer; we cannot do without you right now," Venerable Swordsman Xiaoyao said gravely.

"Alright, Master, no problem," Wang Qingshan agreed. The Dual Bloodfiend Sages had been eliminated, and Azure Lotus Island had retreated to the seabed, so the family was temporarily safe. He would rely on Taiyi Immortal Sect's resources to first locate Azure Lotus Island.

***

Somewhere in the depths of the South Sea.

Azure Lotus Island, Council Hall.

Wang Qingling was addressing the assembly, and the faces of Wang Mengfen and the other clan members were solemn.

"I am going into seclusion to attempt breaking through to the Soul Transformation stage," Wang Qingling declared solemnly. "Before I emerge, no matter what happens, no one is permitted to leave Azure Lotus Island, nor is anyone allowed to bring it back to the surface. Our clan will remain secluded for a century."

"Yes, Ancestor," the cultivators replied in unison, their expressions respectful.

Wang Qingling gave a few more instructions, then returned to her residence. The Ice Wind Dragon was resting on the lake surface. Upon seeing Wang Qingling, it let out a loud roar.

"Little White, I'm planning to go into seclusion to attempt a breakthrough to the Soul Transformation stage. Please guard outside and don't allow anyone to disturb my cultivation."

The Ice Wind Dragon seemed to understand Wang Qingling's words; it nodded and then lay down on the ground.

Entering the cultivation chamber, Wang Qingling sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion, her expression solemn. She took a deep breath and began to circulate her energy for cultivation. Soon, a dazzling spiritual light emanated from her body, enveloping her completely.