Chapter 2158: Qingfeng's Grand Wedding, Wang Changsheng Couple in Seclusion, Qingshan Wanders in the Tianhai Realm

Spring turned to autumn, and two years passed quickly.

On Nine Dragon Island, three thousand six hundred Lihuo Bamboo plants were scattered across the entire island. Most were century-old Lihuo Bamboo, with one ten-thousand-year-old plant and seventy-two Lihuo Bamboo plants over a thousand years old.

The island was festooned with lanterns and streamers, radiating a festive atmosphere everywhere. Many places displayed large, red '囍' characters, as today was Wang Qingfeng's wedding day.

At the base of a steep peak, over ten thousand zhang tall, stood a pale green stone stele. On it, the three characters 'Guest Welcome Peak' were written in a flowing, elegant script.

At the summit was a ten-thousand-mu bluestone plaza.

Hundreds of cultivators gathered, toasting each other.

Directly in front, two square bluestone jade tables were set. Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan shared one table, while Sun Yiming sat at the other.

Hundreds of cultivators sat on either side, their faces beaming with smiles. Some were disciples from Zhenhai Palace, but most belonged to other factions from the nearby seas.

The clan-protecting grand array had been set up; just gathering the materials had taken considerable time. Currently, Nine Dragon Island was equipped with two Tier-6 arrays: the Nine Serpent Spirit-Locking Array and the Lihuo Burning Heaven Array, one for defense and one for offense.

In addition, seven islands surrounding Nine Dragon Island each had a Tier-5 array installed, while the remaining twenty-eight arrays were temporarily empty.

This sea area was home to numerous sects and cultivation families, most of which were vassals of the Cold Flame Sect. The Snow Goose Market was also established by the Cold Flame Sect.

Wang Changsheng had previously saved a Soul Transformation cultivator from Scarlet Swallow Island. For Wang Qingfeng's wedding, invitations were also sent to the Yan family.

Yan Zongmin invited many relatives and close friends to offer their congratulations, using the occasion to express gratitude for Wang Changsheng's life-saving grace.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, I toast you. May your son soon have a son."

Yan Zongmin raised his wine cup and toasted Wang Changsheng.

"Fellow Daoist Yan, you are too kind. Thank you for traveling a great distance to attend my son's wedding."

Wang Changsheng quickly raised his cup in return. The Wang family had only recently been established, lacked connections, and urgently needed to cultivate more friendships.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, you are too humble. If it weren't for you, my husband and I would likely be dead. If you don't mind, how about we arrange a childhood engagement?"

Lin Yuyan said with a radiant smile.

Wang Changsheng was incredibly powerful. Moreover, Wang Changsheng commanded considerable respect; a Void Refinement cultivator from Zhenhai Palace personally presided over Wang Qingfeng's wedding. Lin Yuyan, of course, was unaware that Wang Changsheng had given Sun Yiming numerous benefits.

"A childhood engagement? Excellent! Once Qingfeng has a child, I will definitely bring my grandchild to visit."

Wang Changsheng readily agreed. For the Wang family to grow and prosper, they needed a significant number of people.

The Yan family had a ten-thousand-year heritage, deep foundations, and extensive connections. A marriage alliance with the Yan family could help the Wang family establish itself and expand its social network.

"Then it's settled, in-laws!"

Yan Zongmin let out a hearty laugh, overjoyed.

After more than an hour, the guests dispersed, and Wang Qingfeng was escorted to the bridal chamber.

In an expansive estate, Sun Yiming sat on a stone stool while Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan stood respectfully to the side, their cheeks flushed from the considerable amount of spirit wine they had consumed.

"Alright, the arrays are set up, and it's time for me to return to the main headquarters. Take care of yourselves. Nephew-disciple Wang, Uncle-master Chen said he hopes you advance to the Void Refinement stage soon. The Cold Flame Sect is a rival of our Zhenhai Palace; you can form alliances with anyone, but do not take sides indiscriminately."

Sun Yiming said solemnly.

"Senior Martial Uncle Sun, your teachings are correct. This disciple has taken note."

Wang Changsheng readily agreed. He naturally understood the Wang family's position: they were a force established here by Zhenhai Palace to counterbalance the Cold Flame Sect.

Zhenhai Palace had previously dispatched Void Refinement cultivators to guard Nine Dragon Island, primarily due to its superior geographical location. If the Cold Flame Sect were allowed to grow unchecked, Zhenhai Palace would suffer.

Sun Yiming gave a few final instructions, then departed with Huang Yuner and the other disciples.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan exchanged glances, both sighing in relief. Only after Sun Yiming left did they truly become the heads of their own family.

Currently, there were eleven people on Nine Dragon Island, including Wang Sen and Wang Xiangrong, who were Wang Changsheng's avatar and clone, respectively.

"Wife, I'm going into secluded cultivation to break through to the Void Refinement stage. You should also cultivate with peace of mind and raise your cultivation. Leave the clan's miscellaneous affairs to Qingcheng and Yuejiao. With the island-protecting grand array, there won't be any issues unless multiple Tier-6 demonic beasts attack Nine Dragon Island."

Wang Changsheng said gravely. Soul Transformation cultivators did not have much say on the Xuanling Continent. After all, the Cold Flame Sect had dispatched a Body Integration cultivator to oversee Snow Goose Market, along with many other masters.

If the Wang family only had Soul Transformation cultivators, they wouldn't be able to hold their ground. Not to mention, if a beast tide with Tier-6 demonic beasts appeared, the Wang family would likely be annihilated.

Wang Changsheng intended to enter secluded cultivation to reach the Void Refinement stage. Wang Ruyan had also been at the mid-Soul Transformation stage for a considerable time. With the Tier-6 array in place, they wouldn't have to worry about a typical beast tide.

He planned to close off the island for several centuries. The family didn't lack any resources; cultivation resources below the Void Refinement stage were abundant. After all, there weren't many people, and Wang Changsheng had acquired these simply by selling a few low-grade Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures.

Wang Ruyan nodded. She had indeed remained at the mid-Soul Transformation stage for a long time. Now that they had settled down, she could cultivate with peace of mind.

After a brief chat, Wang Changsheng entered a secret chamber. The stone walls were carved with numerous water-attribute runes, and the water spirit energy here was abundant. Beneath the chamber was a Tier-7 spirit vein, making cultivation here twice as effective with half the effort.

Wang Changsheng circulated his cultivation technique, and a soft blue glow slowly emanated from his body as he gradually closed his eyes.

In the Skysea Realm, within a boundless expanse of azure sea.

Suddenly, ripples appeared in the void, and a rift several zhang wide opened, from which spatial winds surged.

A somewhat disheveled figure flew out of the rift and swiftly plummeted towards the sea.

With a flash of green light, the figure halted. It was a handsome young man in a green robe, carrying an exquisite green sword casket on his back. The casket was engraved with a pattern of green lotus flowers. It was Wang Qingshan.

Wang Qingshan's Dharma robes were tattered, his face pale, and his body bore numerous visible bloodstains, making him appear quite disheveled.

Wang Qingshan had used the Heaven-Shattering Spirit-Slaying Blade to travel to other realms, searching for a directly affiliated realm to the Spirit Realm. Unfortunately, after visiting over a dozen realms, he still couldn't establish contact with the Spirit Realm. While passing through one particular realm, he encountered two exotic beasts engaging in a fierce battle within it. He was accidentally caught in the fluctuations of their fight, resulting in the destruction of his Heaven-Shattering Spirit-Slaying Blade and several other treasures. Fortunately, his life was not in danger.

Clearly, even with the Heaven-Shattering Spirit-Slaying Blade, traversing realms remained highly dangerous.

He unleashed his divine sense, his brow furrowing.

"I don't know which realm this is. I hope it's a directly affiliated realm to the Spirit Realm! Otherwise, I'll have to find a way to cultivate to the late Soul Transformation stage."

Wang Qingshan said with a frown. Cultivation resources were scarce in the lower realms, and it was already remarkable that he had managed to cultivate to the mid-Soul Transformation stage.

Wang Qingshan flew towards a small island, intending to find a place to heal his injuries. Once recovered, he would then inquire about this realm's identity.