Chapter 2390: Meng Bin's Seclusion, Qingshan Develops New Territory

In a secret chamber on Green Lotus Island, Wang Mengbin sat cross-legged on a silver futon, his body enveloped by countless silver electric arcs. He loosened his right palm, revealing four differently colored lightning bolts within it, each emitting a violent aura.

He had already obtained the Divine Lightning of Gui Water, Geng Metal, Yi Wood, and Bing Fire. Now, only the Divine Lightning of Wu Earth was missing. He had collected the Divine Lightning of Gui Water using a formation, while the other three types were given to him by Wang Changsheng. Once he acquired the Divine Lightning of Wu Earth, Wang Mengbin would be able to attempt to reach the Void Refinement stage.

Wang Mengbin took a shimmering spirit disk from his pocket. He cast a spell, and Wang Changsheng's joyful voice resonated: "Mengbin, come to Green Lotus Peak."

"Yes, Ancestor."

Wang Mengbin agreed and left his residence. Not long after, he arrived at Green Lotus Peak and found Wang Changsheng in a secluded small courtyard with blue tiles. Wang Changsheng sat on a stone stool, looking relaxed.

"Greetings, Ancestor."

Wang Mengbin bowed respectfully. Wang Changsheng had helped him immensely. To help him find a way to reach the Void Refinement stage, Wang Changsheng had ventured alone into the desolate lands and almost didn't return. Not everyone would be willing to risk their life in the desolate lands for a cultivator at the Nascent Soul stage.

"Here are two Divine Lightning of Wu Earth. With these, all five types of divine lightning are collected. You can now attempt to reach the Void Refinement stage. I hope you succeed in advancing to the Void Refinement stage." Wang Changsheng encouraged him, taking out a yellow jade bottle and handing it to Wang Mengbin.

The Wang family had too few Void Refinement cultivators, making it difficult to hold onto their current territory.

"Thank you, Ancestor." Wang Mengbin said gratefully, taking the yellow jade bottle with both hands, his expression excited.

"The family is not just mine alone. Only by working together can our family become stronger. One day, our Wang family will become one of the fifteen greatest powers on the Profound Spirit Continent."

Wang Changsheng showed a look of longing. The One Palace, Two Sects, Three Families, Four Gates, and Five Kings were the ten most powerful forces on the Profound Spirit Continent. To be among the fifteen great powers, a force must first have at least two Integration stage cultivators and, second, have over 100,000 cultivators within its own ranks, not including subsidiary forces. Both conditions were indispensable. Many minor races did not have Integration stage cultivators, making any large number of low-level cultivators useless. The One Palace, Two Sects, Three Families, and Four Gates were all human forces, either cultivation sects or cultivation families. As for the Five Kings, they referred to races that had good relations with humanity: the Azure Ape Clan, the Sound Clan, the Snow Clan, the Thunder Ox Clan, and the Golden Flame Tiger Clan. These five races each had two Integration stage cultivators, and their leaders all referred to themselves as "King."

Wang Mengbin nodded and said confidently, "It will happen. That day will certainly come."

After a few words of advice, Wang Changsheng sent Wang Mengbin back to cultivate.

Entering a secret chamber, Wang Changsheng took out a red porcelain bottle containing the Nine-Yang Spirit Forging Pills. He had obtained two bottles of Nine-Yang Spirit Forging Pills from True Monarch Taiyang and one bottle of Black Dragon Pills from Yang Qinglong. Both types of pills were sixth-grade body-tempering elixirs that could strengthen physical power. After consuming three bottles of these elixirs, Wang Changsheng's physical strength would undoubtedly become even greater. With no immediate conflicts, Wang Changsheng could also cultivate well for a period and refine artifacts as a side activity.

Wang Qingshan had acquired the core of a sixth-rank wood demon, which Wang Changsheng gave to the wood demon to refine, hoping it could reach the sixth rank. Wang Shen and Wang Xiangrong were both in seclusion, cultivating to break through to higher realms.

Wang Changsheng poured out a crimson pill from the porcelain bottle. The pill's surface had nine faint golden lines and emitted a peculiar fragrance. The Nine-Yang Spirit Forging Pill could strengthen a cultivator's physical power. His physical strength was already formidable. After consuming three bottles of body-tempering pills, his physical power would undoubtedly become even greater.

The pill melted upon entering his mouth. Soon after, Wang Changsheng felt a warm sensation spreading through his body. As time passed, he began to feel an unbearable heat, dry mouth and tongue, and sharp, stinging pain throughout his body. He felt as if his body was igniting; his skin turned crimson, and the veins beneath were clearly visible. Wang Changsheng immediately circulated his cultivation art to refine the medicinal power. A vast blue glow emerged around his body, enveloping him completely.

The Flying Spirit Mountain Range stretched for tens of millions of miles, featuring a hundred thousand peaks of varying sizes, towering ancient trees, and competing vistas. This area was originally the Song family's territory. After negotiations with Zhenhai Palace, the Song family exchanged this territory for an island from the Wang family.

A streak of azure light appeared on the distant horizon, swiftly flying towards the Flying Spirit Mountain Range. In moments, the azure light stopped, revealing a shimmering azure scroll. Over two thousand Wang family cultivators, ranging from Foundation Establishment to Void Refinement stages, stood upon it. Wang Qingshan led them.

A streak of yellow light flew out from deep within the mountain range, revealing a shrewd-looking elder in a yellow robe. The yellow-robed elder was only at the late Nascent Soul stage.

"Are you Senior Wang from Green Lotus Island?" the yellow-robed elder asked cautiously.

Wang Qingshan took out a square azure token with the character 'Song' engraved on it. The yellow-robed elder carefully inspected it. After confirming its authenticity, he respectfully said, "My task is complete. This place is now entrusted to Senior Wang." After saying this, the yellow-robed elder bowed and departed.

Wang Qingshan activated a spell, and the azure scroll glowed intensely, accelerating its flight. Soon after, the azure scroll halted. Looking down, numerous buildings were visible. Of course, the Song family wasn't that benevolent. These buildings were constructed with spirit materials and were worth a considerable number of spirit stones. The island given by the Wang family also had existing buildings, making it convenient for both sides.

"Gonghu, take some people to inspect the area, and assign others to set up formations. Establish the Green Lotus Market here," Wang Qingshan instructed, noting that the inland region had abundant spirit herbs and ores, which were scarce resources for the current Wang family. The Flying Spirit Mountain Range could easily accommodate fifty thousand cultivators for training. If the family weren't short-staffed, Wang Qingshan would have brought even more people. This was beneficial for the accompanying low-level cultivators; cultivating here would yield twice the results with half the effort, accelerating their cultivation speed.

"Yes, Ancestor Qingshan," Wang Gonghu agreed, giving orders to his clansmen. The clansmen took on their respective duties and became busy.

Over ten thousand miles away, at Red Leaf Ridge, which was named for the abundance of red maple trees growing there. The leaves of these maples were crimson, making the entire area appear a fiery red, like a sea of scarlet flames.

Wang Lihe and three hundred other cultivators stood on a constantly shimmering blue flying boat, their expressions excited.

"We've finally arrived. Inspect the buildings left by the Song family to ensure they are sound before setting up formations. Send someone to contact Ancestor Qingshan and establish a direct teleportation array for convenient support," Wang Lihe instructed.

"Yes, Ancestor."

The Wang family clansmen busied themselves, each taking on their duties: some planted spirit herbs, some arranged formations, and others surveyed the terrain. The Wang family dispatched a large number of cultivators to the newly acquired territories to develop them and collect cultivation resources.