Chapter 2323: Wang Changsheng’s Meditation Retreat

"My husband, you can cultivate in peace during your seclusion! If the beast tide isn't too large, Qing Shan and I can handle it," Wang Ruyan said, full of confidence. If she and Wang Qingshan could condense part of their Dharmakaya, resisting two or three sixth-tier demonic beasts would not be an issue. Last time, the Liu family was behind the mischief, which was why so many sixth-tier demonic beasts attacked Qinglian Island. After the last beast tide, the Liu family should have learned their lesson and wouldn't dare to try any more tricks.

Wang Changsheng nodded. He released his Bicolored Rat and Gold-devouring Ant Queen, feeding them sixth-tier demon cores. After consuming the sixth-tier demon core, the Gold-devouring Ant Queen quickly fell into a deep sleep. The Bicolored Rat, however, was quite active, climbing onto Wang Changsheng's shoulder.

Wang Changsheng lightly flicked his wrist, and his storage ring emitted a dazzling blue light. On the ground appeared a colossal yellow rhinoceros whose head was a bloody mess, as if it had been smashed by a heavy object. This was a sixth-tier Earth-Shaking Rhinoceros, skilled in earth-attribute supernatural abilities. Wang Changsheng had killed several sixth-tier demonic beasts in the desolate lands, and this Earth-Shaking Rhinoceros was one of them.

The Bicolored Rat let out an excited squeal, leaping down from Wang Changsheng's shoulder. Its body glowed intensely yellow, its size rapidly expanded, and it spewed forth a hazy yellow mist that enveloped the Earth-Shaking Rhinoceros's corpse. The rhinoceros's body visibly shrank at a rapid pace, then was engulfed by the yellow mist and vanished into the Bicolored Rat's mouth. The Bicolored Rat's size quickly diminished, returning to its original form.

"If it can evolve into a Sky-Devouring Rat and mature, it won't be any worse than a Kylin Tortoise," Wang Ruyan praised. "I hope so! It contributed a lot during this trip to the desolate lands, searching for elixirs and surveying mineral veins," Wang Changsheng said with a smile. He played with the Bicolored Rat for over half an hour until it gradually fell asleep.

Wang Changsheng placed the Gold-devouring Ant Queen and the Bicolored Rat in separate locations. Even if they attempted to break through to the sixth tier, it wouldn't affect Wang Changsheng's and Wang Ruyan's cultivation. Wang Changsheng handed another Calamity-Substituting Pearl to Wang Ruyan, instructing her to refine it before condensing her Dharmakaya. Wang Ruyan agreed and returned to her cultivation chamber.

Wang Changsheng arrived above a crimson peak. The area from midway up the mountain was shrouded in red mist, and numerous Fire-Leaving Bamboos grew on the mountain, creating an expanse of vivid red. At the foot of the mountain stood a silver stone tablet over ten zhang tall, inscribed with the three large characters "Lihuo Peak" (Fire-Leaving Peak). Wang Changsheng sent out a sound transmission talisman. Soon after, the red mist churned violently, and Wang Qingfeng flew out from it, landing before Wang Changsheng.

"Father, you're back," Wang Qingfeng said with a wide smile. He was already at the mid-stage of the Spirit Transformation realm, not far from the late stage. Wang Changsheng nodded and said gently, "I came to see you. Where's Xueli?" "She's cultivating in seclusion in Snow Wind Valley, intending to break through to the mid-stage of Spirit Transformation. Let's talk at my residence!"

Wang Qingfeng led Wang Changsheng into the red mist. Passing through it, a vast red manor appeared before them, with red tiles and bricks. Numerous fire-attribute spirit flowers and trees were planted within the manor. The father and son sat down in a red stone pavilion. Wang Qingfeng brewed a pot of Ice Moon Robe tea for Wang Changsheng. The tea was snow-white and carried a hint of coolness. Wang Changsheng took a sip, and a refreshing coolness rose from his abdomen, quickly spreading throughout his body, invigorating him.

Wang Changsheng inquired about Wang Qingfeng's daily cultivation, and Wang Qingfeng answered honestly. Wang Qingfeng and Dong Xueli spent most of their time cultivating on Qinglian Island. Occasionally, they would go out to hunt demonic beasts, and in their leisure time, they would instruct their descendants.

"This is a flying profound spiritual treasure that I seized from an alien race. Take it! If you had this treasure last time, you and Xueli could have escaped sooner," Wang Changsheng said. He took out a gleaming red shuttle and handed it to Wang Qingfeng. Runes flickered on the shuttle's surface, and the characters "Meteor Fire Rain" were faintly visible. Its spiritual energy was astonishing.

Wang Qingshan had already advanced to the Void Refinement stage. If he further condensed his Dharmakaya, he should be able to retreat safely as long as he didn't encounter overly powerful demonic beasts. Wang Qingfeng and Dong Xueli had once gone out to sea to hunt demonic beasts and encountered a sixth-tier beast. They almost didn't make it back. Fortunately, they weren't too far from Qinglian Island, and Wang Ruyan arrived in time, allowing them to escape danger. Not to mention Spirit Transformation cultivators, even Void Refinement cultivators might not possess a flying profound spiritual treasure. Before Wang Changsheng entered the Void Refinement stage, he didn't dare to easily use the Azure Luan Boat. With a flying profound spiritual treasure, Wang Qingfeng should be able to escape as long as he wasn't completely surrounded. Wang Qingcheng rarely ventured out, mostly cultivating or managing family affairs on Qinglian Island, so his chances of encountering danger were very low.

Wang Qingfeng expressed his gratitude and accepted it. "These are five Snow Ganoderma Fruits. Give them to Xueli! Even consumed raw, they can enhance one's magical power. You can also have Qiuyu refine them into pills for consumption." Wang Changsheng took out five snow-white jade boxes and handed them to Wang Qingfeng. These were items he had seized from an alien race. Wang Qingfeng thanked him again and took them.

"Alright, cultivate diligently. A large-scale beast tide isn't far off. Don't get injured again, and be extra careful. I'm going into seclusion for a while," Wang Changsheng said before standing up and leaving.

Less than a quarter of an hour later, Wang Changsheng arrived above a vast manor and sent out a sound transmission talisman. Soon after, Wang Qiuyu and Sun Yuejiao emerged. "Father, you're finally back!" Sun Yuejiao exclaimed, overjoyed at seeing Wang Changsheng. "Your grandson pays his respects to Grandfather," Wang Qiuyu said, bowing respectfully. As the family's only fifth-tier alchemist, Wang Qiuyu was highly respected by the clan members. He could concoct over ten types of fifth-tier pills and was currently at the mid-stage of Spirit Transformation.

Wang Changsheng followed them into the manor and sat down in a red bamboo building. "Qiuyu, I've obtained some spirit herbs from the desolate lands for you to use in alchemy," Wang Changsheng said, simultaneously taking out a red storage ring and handing it to Wang Qiuyu. Wang Qiuyu took the storage ring with both hands, swept his divine sense over it, and was filled with pleasant surprise, repeatedly expressing his gratitude.

"Qiuyu, you must cultivate diligently. I will prepare elixirs and spiritual medicines for you to aid your breakthrough to the Void Refinement stage. I hope you can achieve it," Wang Changsheng said gently, his eyes full of admiration. "Yes, thank you, Grandfather. Your grandson will work hard," Wang Qiuyu repeatedly assented. "Father, rest assured, I will supervise him closely in his cultivation," Sun Yuejiao said with a smile, hoping Wang Qiuyu would go further on the path of cultivation.

"Yuejiao, you and Qingcheng must not be complacent either; cultivate diligently," Wang Changsheng admonished, his tone grave. "We will diligently follow Father's teachings and cultivate hard," Sun Yuejiao promised.

Wang Changsheng inquired about Wang Qiuyu's daily cultivation, and Wang Qiuyu answered truthfully. After chatting for over an hour, Wang Changsheng departed.

Returning to Qinglian Peak, Wang Changsheng strode into his cultivation chamber. He sat cross-legged on a futon and meditated for a quarter of an hour, adjusting his state to optimal. Wang Changsheng took out a green gourd, cast a spell, and a stream of blue spiritual water flew out, enveloping his body. Before long, his body was covered in a layer of blue ethereal light, and a series of crackling sounds emanated from his bones.