Chapter 2104: Wang Jiaxin's Divine Transformation King Qingxiao

A short while later, Wang Changsheng and his party arrived at Liu Che's residence.

Liu Che sat on a stone stool and instructed, "Please introduce yourselves to each other first. Once you enter the Mysterious Spirit Cave Heaven, you will be companions."

"I am Zhao Hong, pleased to meet you all," Zhao Hong said politely as he stepped forward.

"I am Sun Yan, pleased to meet you all," a graceful young woman in a white dress stepped forward and introduced herself.

Wang Changsheng and the others then introduced themselves, familiarizing themselves with one another.

"The Mysterious Spirit Cave Heaven is vast, and the chances of you encountering each other are low. Therefore, you will be divided into three groups of five people. Each group will have a leader: Nephew Ma, Nephew Sun, and Nephew Wang. Nephew Ma will also serve as the overall captain."

Liu Che divided Zhao Hong and the others into three groups. Wang Changsheng was appointed as the leader of one group, overseeing four Soul Transformation cultivators. The cultivator with the lowest cultivation level in his group was Ning Lan, who was in the early stage of Soul Transformation. Ning Lan was a Spirit Controller, possessing two fifth-rank spirit beasts. His strength was comparable to a mid-stage Soul Transformation cultivator, which was one of the reasons for his selection.

"You will stay here," Liu Che instructed. "Each group will occupy a single courtyard. I will share my experiences in the Mysterious Spirit Cave Heaven with you, detailing the spirit herbs, demonic beasts, and traps within. I will also spar with you. This training will last for one year, after which you will depart."

"Yes, Martial Uncle Liu," Wang Changsheng and the others responded in unison, then settled down there as Liu Che had instructed.

***

Dongli Realm, Green Lotus Island.

Tens of thousands of demonic beasts had completely surrounded Green Lotus Island. A thick, aquatic blue light barrier enveloped the entire island, and the Wang family cultivators stationed there faced them as if confronting a formidable enemy.

Wang Mengfen commanded his clansmen to attack the demonic beasts. Ten massive fourth-rank puppet beasts unleashed various magical attacks on the demonic beasts, and multicolored spiritual lights from their spells illuminated the sky above Green Lotus Island.

A Thunder Phoenix hovered high in the sky. With a flap of its wings, a massive thundercloud formed above, from which thick bolts of lightning struck down. Any low-rank demonic beast hit by the lightning was instantly reduced to ashes. Multicolored beams of light shot out from Green Lotus Island, striking in all directions. Demonic birds that came into contact with these beams immediately let out shrill screams and plummeted from the sky.

"Quickly replace the spirit stones! These beasts will soon break through!" Wang Mengfen gave the order. Before their deaths, Wang Qingqing and Fairy Ziyue had left behind numerous fourth-rank puppet beasts, significantly bolstering the Wang family's reserves.

He gazed towards the distant snowy mountains, his eyes filled with anticipation.

As time passed, the island-protecting formation steadfastly defended Green Lotus Island. Wang Qiuming, Wang Changjie, and other Nascent Soul cultivators looked pale, their spiritual power evidently over-expended. Wang Qiuming and Wang Changjie had already cultivated to the Grand Completion stage of Nascent Soul, but their attempts to break through to the Soul Transformation stage had both ended in failure. As the older generation aged, the Wang family faced a period of transition and a lack of new talent. Fortunately, Wang Qingshan was still present, and no force or individual dared to cause trouble for the Wang family. Wang Qingshan had already reached the mid-stage of Soul Transformation. This cultivation speed was not considered fast in the Dongli Realm, mainly because he and Bai Linger had been trapped in an unknown space for several centuries; otherwise, he would have advanced to the mid-stage of Soul Transformation much earlier.

The sea surface was littered with a vast amount of demonic beast carcasses, and the waters for tens of thousands of *li* in every direction were stained blood-red. Three fourth-rank puppet beasts were damaged, and dozens of third-rank puppet beasts were rendered useless.

***

Wang Qingshan stood atop a high peak, gazing solemnly at the distant snowy mountains, his robes fluttering in the wind.

A deafening dragon's roar resonated, echoing across a million *li*. A powerful spiritual pressure surged skyward from the snowy mountains. A massive white flood dragon flew out of the mountains, and upon reaching high altitude, it spewed forth a vast expanse of white mist that settled upon the sea. The sea instantly froze, the ice rapidly spreading and trapping a multitude of demonic beasts. Centered on Green Lotus Island, the sea for a hundred thousand *li* in all directions was frozen solid.

"Fifth rank, it finally succeeded!" Wang Qingshan let out a long sigh of relief, a hint of joy appearing in his eyes.

The white flood dragon erupted in blinding white light, transforming into a white rainbow that descended from the sky. It landed before Wang Qingshan, revealing a robust young man in white robes. The white-robed youth had handsome features, a pair of white dragon horns on his head, and white scales adorning his arms.

"Wang Qingxiao greets Seventh Brother," the white-robed youth cupped his fists and said, his expression solemn.

He was none other than Xiao Bai, the Ice Wind Flood Dragon. Before her death, Wang Qingling had left him a Transformation Pill and the Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure, the Profound Jade Pearl, hoping he would advance to the fifth rank. After more than three hundred years of arduous cultivation, he successfully advanced to the fifth rank.

"Seventh Brother?" Wang Qingshan was slightly surprised.

"My elder sister was Wang Qingling. She called you Seventh Brother, so you are also my Seventh Brother. I am a member of the Wang family," Wang Qingxiao said earnestly, his gaze firm.

Wang Qingshan's face showed a relieved expression. He said, "If Tenth Sister knows this in the afterlife, she will surely be very happy."

"I promised my sister I would protect the family for her. Seventh Brother, you should go! Find a way to ascend to the Spirit Realm. As long as I am here, the Wang family will endure. I will protect them until a new Soul Transformation cultivator emerges in the family," Wang Qingxiao's expression was solemn; these were Wang Qingling's last words, and he was determined to fulfill them.

"We've waited for hundreds of years, a little more time won't hurt. You've just advanced to the fifth rank, so focus on healing your injuries!" Wang Qingshan said with a light chuckle. In recent years, Long Xin had repeatedly approached him, wanting to team up and find the path to ascension, but Wang Qingshan had always refused. He wanted to protect his clansmen until a new Soul Transformation cultivator emerged within the family. Wang Qingxiao's advancement to the fifth rank had been beyond his expectations.

"Alright. If anything comes up, just give the order. I'll go back to be with my sister now." Wang Qingxiao transformed into a streak of white light and flew back towards the snowy mountains.

***

Not long after, he appeared inside a massive ice cavern. At the center of the ice cavern stood a white stone platform about a *zhang* high. On the platform rested a white ice coffin, inside which Wang Qingling lay in a green dress, her eyes closed and hands clasped together, as if peacefully asleep.

Wang Qingxiao stood beside the ice coffin, his gaze fixed on Wang Qingling. He softly said, "Sister, I will protect the family for you until a new Soul Transformation cultivator emerges. If reincarnation truly exists, I promise I will find you. We, as siblings, will always be together, forever and ever."

After speaking, he sat down cross-legged and began cultivating.

***

Inside Green Lotus Tower, Wang Qingshan stood before the portraits of Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan, his expression solemn.

"Ninth Uncle, Ninth Aunt, today we have gained a new clansman, Wang Qingxiao. I understand that your departure was sudden, but I will make sure everything is settled before I leave. I will absolutely not repeat the mistakes of the past. As long as I am here, no one will dare to invade Green Lotus Island."

Wang Qingshan's tone was resolute and powerful, his eyes filled with a grim determination. The Wang family members were dispersed across the Ice Sea Realm, Dongli Realm, and Thousand Gourd Realm. In total, there were over a hundred thousand Wang family cultivators, with the majority residing in the Ice Sea Realm, but the strongest in terms of power were those in the Dongli Realm. This dispersion ensured that even if a great calamity struck, the Wang family's bloodline would not be severed.