Chapter 2162: Wang Changsheng Attempts Xianxia Refinement

With six grandsons and only one granddaughter, Wang Qiulya was the cherished jewel of the Wang family. Her six older brothers doted on her, as did Wang Ruyan and others.

Wang Ruyan tightly held Wang Qiulya's hand, asking about her recent situation. Wang Qiulya answered truthfully.

"Fifth Brother, congratulations on reaching the Deification Stage," she said. "This Jade Soul Stone is a small token of our appreciation, please accept it." Dong Xueli then took out an exquisite white jade box and handed it to Wang Qingcheng.

The Jade Soul Stone, a fifth-tier material for refining artifacts, enhances the defensive capabilities of any defensive magic treasure into which it is refined.

"A Jade Soul Stone," Wang Qingcheng said, "Junior sister-in-law, that's very thoughtful of you." He thanked her and accepted the gift.

"Fifth Uncle," Wang Qiulya said, "this is spirit honey brewed by Rainbow Butterflies. I hope you like it." She then took out an exquisite azure jade box and handed it to Wang Qingcheng.

Wang Qingcheng opened the lid to reveal a seven-colored, paste-like substance inside, emanating a rich floral fragrance.

Though the gift was small, it carried deep meaning. Wang Qiulya cultivated a group of Rainbow Butterflies, spirit creatures skilled in concealment arts, making it difficult for cultivators of the same stage to detect their presence.

"Fifth Uncle," Wang Qiuju said, "this is a Spirit-Calming Pendant I personally refined. It can help focus the mind and calm the spirit. Congratulations on reaching the Deification Stage." Wang Qiuju then took out a red jade box and handed it to Wang Qingcheng.

Wang Qingcheng took the jade box and opened it to reveal a light azure jade pendant shimmering with spiritual light.

"Very good, you are all very thoughtful," Wang Qingcheng said, his face showing a happy expression as he accepted both items.

Wang Ruyan nodded. Relatively speaking, Dong Xueli understood social etiquette better than Wang Qingfeng. However, both Wang Qingfeng and Dong Xueli were very serious and stricter in disciplining their children. In contrast, Wang Qingcheng's three sons were more adaptable, and their upbringing was more lenient, as long as they didn't violate clan rules.

"Mother, has Father not emerged from his seclusion yet?" Dong Xueli asked with concern. She usually didn't involve herself in daily matters or clan affairs; her focus was solely on cultivation and educating her children.

"Not yet," Wang Ruyan said with a smile. "Your father will probably only emerge once he reaches the Void Refinement Stage."

"Then it must be soon," Wang Qiulya said with a charming smile, her face showing a look of longing. "Grandfather has been in seclusion for many years; I've never even met him!"

Wang Changsheng had been in seclusion for many years; none of Wang Qingfeng's children had ever met him in person, having only seen his portraits.

"You all must cultivate diligently and strive to form your Nascent Souls as soon as possible," Wang Ruyan exhorted. "Your grandfather will certainly be very happy then."

After chatting for over an hour, Wang Ruyan and the others took their leave, allowing Wang Qingcheng to properly recuperate.

At the foot of a steep, emerald-green mountain peak stood a silver stone tablet over ten zhang tall. On it were carved three golden characters, "Azure Lotus Peak," shimmering with spiritual light.

This was Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan's residence. An azure stone stairway wound from the foot of the mountain to its summit, flanked by numerous exotic flowers and rare herbs. A group of seven-colored spirit butterflies were busily collecting nectar.

Wang Ruyan brought Wang Qiulya back to Azure Lotus Peak. Being very fond of her, Wang Ruyan asked Wang Qiulya to stay with her at Azure Lotus Peak for some time.

At the summit was a vast estate spanning ten thousand mu, built with blue bricks and glazed tiles. Within the estate, pavilions, towers, gardens, rockeries, arched bridges, and long corridors were everywhere.

"Qiulya, please stay a while longer and keep Grandmother company," Wang Ruyan said kindly. As the saying goes, there's a special bond between generations, and Wang Ruyan was indeed very fond of Wang Qiulya.

"Yes, Grandmother, your granddaughter also wishes to spend more time with you," Wang Qiulya said with a charming smile, her small dimples clearly visible.

Suddenly, a deafening thunderclap echoed from high in the sky, as clusters of five-colored auspicious clouds appeared out of nowhere and rapidly converged towards Azure Lotus Peak.

Countless multicolored points of light emerged in the void, like a display of fireworks. These points of light slowly converged, forming more clusters of five-colored auspicious clouds.

In less than fifteen minutes, thousands of five-colored auspicious clouds had gathered above Azure Lotus Peak. Their sheer number was astonishing, enough to make one's scalp tingle.

A fierce gale suddenly swept across the island, causing thousands of Fire-Leaving Bamboos to sway violently and generate loud whistling sounds.

Such an astonishing and unusual phenomenon naturally alerted the cultivators on the island.

"Grandmother, what is this?" Wang Qiulya asked, slightly startled, vaguely guessing what was happening.

"Your grandfather is attempting to break through to the Void Refinement Stage," Wang Ruyan said gravely, taking Wang Qiulya away from Azure Lotus Peak. "Let's leave here quickly; we shouldn't disturb his tribulation."

The astonishing phenomenon naturally also startled the spirit beasts and birds on the island. They all prostrated themselves on the ground, their bodies trembling incessantly, as if they had encountered something terrifying.

Wang Qingcheng, Sun Yuejiao, and Dong Xueli rushed over, their expressions solemn.

"Mother, is Father attempting to break through to the Void Refinement Stage?" Wang Qingcheng asked in surprise, his gaze fixed on the five-colored auspicious clouds above Azure Lotus Peak.

"Yes," Wang Ruyan instructed sternly. "Activate part of the clan-protecting array. No one must be allowed to disturb your father's tribulation."

"Yes, Mother," Wang Qingcheng replied and took his leave to carry out the order.

The number of five-colored auspicious clouds increased rapidly. In less than fifteen minutes, tens of thousands of them floated above Azure Lotus Peak, spreading out to cover almost half the peak.

Half a day later, a fierce storm raged. The five-colored auspicious clouds suddenly burst apart, forming a massive five-colored vortex that emitted an earth-shattering roar. The void vibrated and warped, earth and rocks cracked, and the raging wind blew down numerous houses.

From a distance, it looked as if a massive void had opened in the sky, threatening to devour the entire Nine Dragons Island, exuding a powerful sense of oppression.

Wang Ruyan's gaze was solemn as she watched the five-colored vortex high in the sky.

Suddenly, an earth-shattering roar came from Azure Lotus Peak. A streak of blue light flew out from the peak and plunged directly into the five-colored vortex.

The five-colored vortex suddenly tore apart, a dazzling blue light shot out, and a massive humanoid phantom suddenly appeared within the great vortex.

The humanoid phantom was a thousand zhang tall, entirely blue, and appeared to be composed of countless streams of seawater.

As soon as the humanoid phantom appeared, it exuded a powerful sense of oppression.

"A Dharma Idol!" Wang Ruyan exclaimed, her expression turning grave, her heart pounded, and she was extremely nervous.

Wang Changsheng had already condensed a Dharma Idol; as long as he survived the lightning tribulation, he would become a Void Refinement cultivator.

The Dharma Idol phantom suddenly let out a long cry that echoed throughout the entire Nine Dragons Island.

Upon hearing this sound, the lower-tier clan members and spirit beasts felt their bodies weaken and become limp, collapsing to the ground.

The Dharma Idol phantom moved its arms, grabbed the five-colored vortex, and with a mighty pull, tore it to shreds.

After a deafening roar, the five-colored vortex burst apart, transforming into countless five-colored raindrops that poured down. These raindrops were pure Five-Element spiritual energy.

The Dharma Idol phantom glowed brightly, and the five-colored raindrops seemed to be guided by some force, moving towards it.

The Dharma Idol phantom, like a sponge, absorbed the five-colored raindrops that fell upon it, its entire body shimmering with spiritual light, as if it had become substantial.

After the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, no more five-colored raindrops fell from the sky. The Dharma Idol phantom let out a long cry to the sky, rapidly shrank in size, and vanished into Azure Lotus Peak.

Wang Changsheng sat cross-legged on a blue futon, covered in sweat, emanating a terrifying pressure. As long as he passed the lightning tribulation, he would be a true Void Refinement cultivator.

A deafening clap of thunder came from high in the sky, causing a ringing sensation in Wang Changsheng's ears.