Chapter 2148: Return to the Main Altar, Rumors Flying Everywhere

Ma Qianqian and four others stood at the door, seeing Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan.

"Senior Martial Sister Ma, now that we've left the Profound Spirit Immortal Cave, are you still going to follow us?"

Wang Changsheng's tone was cold. With Ma Qianqian and her group trailing them, they hadn't dared to stop. Even with the麒麟 tortoise carrying them everywhere, they couldn't shake off Ma Qianqian. They had no choice but to keep stalling for time until they were finally able to teleport away.

"I just wanted to explain that we had no ill intentions. We followed you hoping to protect the Profound Sky Object, to prevent other factions from snatching it."

Ma Qianqian explained, her tone sincere.

"I hope so!"

Wang Changsheng strode into the pavilion, found an empty room, and sat cross-legged on the bed to meditate, regulate his breathing, and heal his injuries.

The Profound Sky Object had already been brought out. Whether Zhenhai Palace could keep it was no longer their concern; they had, in any case, made a significant contribution.

This time, their gains were considerable, but their losses were also great. All the fifth-tier puppet beasts crafted by Wang Changsheng were destroyed, and the fifth-tier talisman soldiers crafted by Wang Ruyan were also ruined.

A day passed quickly.

As Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan meditated and regulated their breathing, a sound transmission talisman flew in.

They opened their eyes almost simultaneously. Wang Changsheng flicked two fingers, and a blue light shot out, hitting the sound transmission talisman. Chen Yueying's gentle voice suddenly rang out: "Nephew Wang, are you feeling better? We're preparing to return to the main altar."

"The ownership of the Profound Sky Object has been decided? That was too fast!"

Wang Ruyan said, somewhat surprised. She had expected the discussions to last for half a month.

"It's likely just a preliminary agreement. However, for a Profound Sky Object to evolve into a Profound Sky Treasure, it requires vast amounts of cultivation resources, so it's not that simple."

Wang Changsheng said with a frown. He didn't know much about Profound Sky Objects, only that a single realm wouldn't produce too many of them; larger realms would yield more, while smaller realms would produce fewer.

They got up and walked out into the main hall. Chen Yueying and Li Yan were seated in chairs, while Ning Lan and others stood to the side. They had already changed into new cultivation robes, while Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan were still in their blood-stained clothes, forming a stark contrast.

"Nephew Wang, Niece Wang, are you feeling better?"

Chen Yueying said cordially. Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan had made a great contribution this time. Even if Zhenhai Palace couldn't keep the Profound Sky Object, they would still gain a large sum of cultivation resources, which would ensure Chen Yueying could pass her next major Heavenly Tribulation.

"Thank you for your concern, Senior Martial Ancestor Chen. We are not seriously injured."

Wang Changsheng shook his head, his voice a little weak.

"Regarding the existence of the Profound Sky Object, no one is allowed to spread the word. It's getting late, so let's depart for the main altar! We can discuss this further upon our return. You've made a great contribution this time; I can guarantee each of you three sets of elixirs for breaking through to the Void Refinement stage, and two mid-grade Spirit-Connecting Treasures. Most Void Refinement cultivators still use low-grade Spirit-Connecting Treasures."

Chen Yueying said warmly. She felt that Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan were her lucky stars. With this major contribution, they could achieve higher status in Zhenhai Palace, and the power of the Ascension faction would grow even stronger.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan repeatedly affirmed their agreement.

Outside the pavilion, Li Yan summoned a red flying boat and leaped onto it. The others followed closely.

"Let's go."

With Li Yan's soft command, the red flying boat glowed brightly, transforming into a red streak of light that shot through the air and vanished into the horizon.

In the Azure Glaze Sea, Jin Yan City, a large market town under the jurisdiction of the Han family.

The streets were bustling with people and carriages, a lively scene.

In the center of the market town stood a thirty-six-story azure pavilion, adorned with carved beams, painted rafters, and upturned eaves.

A blue plaque above the entrance displayed the three golden characters "Myriad Gourd Tower." This was a shop opened by the Han family, selling goods such as demonic beast materials, formations, cultivation manuals, elixirs, and magic treasures. Many cultivators entered and exited, indicating brisk business.

On the thirtieth floor, Wang Mengbin was conversing with a graceful young woman in a golden dress. A ruddy-faced old man in red robes sat beside them. The old man had dignified features and sharp, piercing eyes, looking like someone not easily fooled.

Wang Mengbin had already joined the Han family, becoming one of their revered retainers.

"Madam Han, here is the corpse of the fifth-tier Snow Cloud Vulture, and the thousand-year Snow Cloud Grass you requested."

Wang Mengbin took out an azure storage ring and handed it to the young woman in the golden dress.

The Han family didn't support him for free; he needed to perform tasks for them to exchange for cultivation resources.

"Fellow Daoist Wang is truly impressive, dealing with this demon so quickly. Here are the Three Thunder Pills you asked for."

The young woman in the golden dress swept her divine sense over the items, then, smiling, took out a silver porcelain bottle and handed it to Wang Mengbin.

For cultivators like Wang Mengbin who ascended from a lower realm, the Han family would assign less critical tasks. This was partly to temper Wang Mengbin and partly to foster a sense of belonging, allowing him to gradually integrate into the Han family.

Wang Mengbin expressed his gratitude and took the silver porcelain bottle.

A deafening beast roar emanated from the young woman in the golden dress, causing Wang Mengbin to momentarily stiffen.

"I won't disturb you further. Farewell. If you need anything, just send me a message."

Wang Mengbin tactfully departed.

The young woman in the golden dress took out a blue-glowing Dharma disc, which had a blue shark pattern on its surface.

She cast a spell, and a line of small text appeared on it. Her gaze swept over it, and her expression changed drastically.

"Yurong, what happened?"

The red-robed old man asked curiously.

"The Spiritfire Clan of the Profound Spirit Continent has obtained a Profound Sky Object. It's said to have come from the Profound Spirit Immortal Cave."

Han Yurong's breathing grew heavy; the news was too shocking.

The Spiritfire Clan rose to prominence in less than ten thousand years, reportedly by obtaining several pages of the Heavenly Void Jade Tome, which recorded a certain secret art. Now, with a Profound Sky Object as well, the Spiritfire Clan might dominate the Profound Spirit Continent.

"What? A Profound Sky Object? Is that true?"

The red-robed old man exclaimed, his face full of disbelief.

"I'm not sure. This was transmitted back by our spies on the Profound Spirit Continent using a large-scale communication array. As for its authenticity, it remains to be debated."

Han Yurong shook her head, saying that if this matter were true, not only would humanity be envious, but other races would be too.

"Report to the family immediately and see if we can unite with the human race on the Profound Spirit Continent to deal with the Spiritfire Clan."

The red-robed old man ordered, his tone stern.

Han Yurong acknowledged, then quickly used her communication artifact to report the news.

Within a year, rumors about Profound Sky Objects emerged in various parts of the Profound Sun Realm. Some claimed the Spiritfire Clan obtained one, others said humanity did, or the Flood Dragon race. There were also rumors of a certain merchant alliance acquiring several pages of the Heavenly Void Jade Tome, or the appearance of the Profound Spirit Heavenly Venerable's cultivation abode. Opinions were varied.

The news spread rapidly in a short time, with various rumors flying around, countless versions circulating. In summary, they all pointed to a certain force obtaining a great treasure.

Intelligent people naturally saw that these were smoke bombs intentionally released by major powers, but it was impossible to know which specific piece of information was true, as there was no evidence to back any of the claims.