Chapter 2628: The Geek Wang Chuanming

Upon seeing this, many Lianxu cultivators showed envious expressions.

Wang Qingcheng and Sun Yuejiao arrived at Song Yuchan's residence, a sprawling estate covering ten thousand mu, complete with pavilions, towers, waterside platforms, long corridors, rockeries, and gardens.

Song Yuchan was seated in a stone pavilion, while Wang Qingcheng and Sun Yuejiao stood by her side, looking nervous.

"Nephew Wang and Niece Wang, your firm devotion to the Dao is truly rare," Song Yuchan said warmly. "Your Wang family has made many contributions, and I have taken note of them all. If you ever encounter any insurmountable difficulties, you can speak with Senior Brother Zhao or me."

"Yes, Senior Aunt Song," Wang Qingcheng replied respectfully. "Father also told us that he benefited greatly from your guidance in artifact refinement back then. If he weren't in life-and-death seclusion, he would definitely have come to congratulate you himself."

Song Yuchan took out a green jade box, handed it to Wang Qingcheng, and said, "This is a Five Elements Thundercloud Talisman. Take it back to them; I hope they can advance to the Integration stage. I have high hopes for them. With Senior Brother Zhao replacing Senior Brother Liu, your Wang family can achieve even greater development."

The local faction vigorously supported the Song family, primarily by exchanging Five Elements Thundercloud Talismans, Sea Suppressing Pearls, or Dharma Aspect materials with them. Possessing the Five Elements Thundercloud Talismans and Sea Suppressing Pearls makes it easier for Lianxu cultivators to pass the Grand Heavenly Tribulation, while Dharma Aspect materials can enhance their power.

Song Yiming recalled Liu Qingfeng for two reasons: firstly, Liu Qingfeng's cultivation was quite high, and with no major wars at the border, stationing him on the front lines was a waste. Recalling him to the main headquarters would allow him to cultivate peacefully. Secondly, the Wang family was relatively strong in that sea region. Having Zhao Yunxiao replace Liu Qingfeng would also allow the Wang family to develop better and prevent the Song family from becoming too dominant.

For Zhenhai Palace, balance was paramount. If one faction became too powerful, contradictions would intensify, easily leading to internal strife.

"A Five Elements Thundercloud Talisman! Thank you so much, Senior Aunt Song! Your disciple will definitely inform Father and Mother!" Wang Qingcheng exclaimed, repeatedly expressing his gratitude with an excited expression.

"Cultivate well," Song Yuchan promised. "I hear your Wang family has been expanding inland these past few years, which must have been challenging for you. Zhenhai Palace also has many branches inland. Regardless of faction, everyone is a member of Zhenhai Palace. If you encounter any trouble and need assistance, just speak up. I've already notified the subordinates." Song Yuchan's promise came as the Wang family had significantly increased its investment inland over the years, deploying a large number of its younger generation to expand its influence there, a fact that naturally could not escape Zhenhai Palace's notice.

The Ascended Faction believed that the Wang family was being suppressed by the local faction, forcing them to shift their focus of development inland, and thus championed their cause. Zhong Ruyi, Cheng Zhenyu, Zheng Nan, and other disciples who had ascended from the lower realms were all indebted to Wang Changsheng. As members of the Ascended Faction, they naturally spoke up for the Wang family. Over time, the Wang family became a symbol of resistance against the Song family. If the Wang family struggled to develop inland, members of the Ascended Faction would claim it was due to deliberate suppression by the local faction, who couldn't bear to see the Ascended Faction prosper. While it was true that the local faction suppressed the Ascended Faction, the Wang family merely served as a prominent symbol. If the Wang family were to develop better inland, these voices would naturally subside.

Wang Qingcheng and Sun Yuejiao were stunned. Was Song Yuchan planning to support the Wang family? Was this her personal decision, or Song Yiming's? As the sect leader of Zhenhai Palace, if Song Yiming sided with the Wang family, their development would undoubtedly be smoother.

"This is the Sect Leader's intention," Song Yuchan said gravely. "Go ahead and develop boldly. There's no need to make too much noise unless absolutely necessary. Zhenhai Palace will back your Wang family." This declaration could not have been clearer. Wang Qingcheng and Sun Yuejiao were overjoyed, expressing their gratitude repeatedly.

Song Yuchan gave a few instructions, then dismissed them.

Wang Qingcheng and Sun Yuejiao stayed at Zhenhai Palace for over half a month, exchanging a batch of cultivation resources for five types of Dharma Aspect materials. This process was naturally smooth due to the backing of Sect Leader Song Yiming; otherwise, it would not have been so easy. In addition, the Hall of Justice punished a group of local faction disciples who violated palace rules and rewarded a group of Ascended Faction disciples. Any discerning person could see that the Sect Leader was beginning to support the Ascended Faction.

In a resplendent golden palace, Lin Tianlong sat on the main seat, his gaze solemn. Over a hundred cultivators, including Lin Youxin, gathered in the hall, all with a minimum cultivation of late-stage Soul Transformation.

"Proceed according to the deployment," Lin Tianlong stated gravely. He intended to refine a seventh-tier puppet beast, having failed once before.

Lin Youxin and the others responded in unison, their eyes resolute. If they succeeded in refining a seventh-tier puppet beast, the local faction's strength would significantly increase, marking a major contribution.

At Lin Tianlong's command, Lin Youxin and the others divided the work, entering different secret rooms to begin refining the puppet beasts. They worked in thirty groups of five, each responsible for different parts of the puppet beast.

On Azure Lotus Island, within a secluded manor, Wang Moshan was reporting on the family's situation over the past few years to Wang Qingshan. After eliminating the corpse refining cult, Wang Qingshan used a teleportation array to return to Azure Lotus Island as quickly as possible.

"That Lightning-absorbing Pearl has been refined into a Heavenly Thunder Transformation Array, a sixth-tier formation," Wang Moshan said excitedly, noting that it would make it easier for the Wang family's Lianxu cultivators to pass the Grand Heavenly Tribulation in the future.

"If Ninth Uncle and Ninth Aunt knew, they would certainly be very happy," Wang Qingshan nodded, adding that the clan members had matured, reducing their reliance on Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan and becoming more independent.

"Oh, right," Wang Qingshan continued. "Send someone to discreetly inquire about the Beiming family's situation. And here are some jade slips I brought back. They contain cultivation techniques, secret manuals, biographies, and legends. Add them to the family's scripture pavilion." Wang Qingshan took out a green storage ring and handed it to Wang Moshan.

Wang Moshan agreed, put away the storage ring, and stood up to leave.

Wang Qingshan entered a secret room, sat on a green meditation cushion, and closed his eyes. The void vibrated and twisted as countless green lights emerged, converging into a gigantic sword phantom, its silver light constantly flickering. Then, numerous green flying swords appeared in the void, slowly circling Wang Qingshan and emitting resonant sword hums.

At the scripture pavilion, the Wang family's collected ancient texts were organized and stored. The family's scripture pavilion was constantly expanding, housing millions of volumes with all-encompassing content.

In a guest room, Wang Chuanming was engrossed in a thick ancient book, reading with great interest. Piles of books, bamboo slips, jade slips, and parchment scrolls lay on the floor, forming small mountains. Having already advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage, he had found a job organizing the family's collected ancient texts. The contents of these texts were all-encompassing, including cultivation techniques, secret arts, elixir recipes, array formations, cultural biographies, local customs, legends, and secret tales. Due to his low cultivation, Wang Chuanming could only organize texts related to local customs, legends, and secret tales. He had loved reading since childhood and was known as a bookworm, so this job allowed him to utilize his strengths. Although the pay for this job was not high, and it was tedious and time-consuming, Wang Chuanming didn't mind; he genuinely enjoyed it.

A rapid knocking sounded at the door. Wang Chuanming opened it to find a white-haired old man in a green robe standing outside.

"Uncle Shanxian, is something the matter?" Wang Chuanming asked curiously.

"I tried to contact you with a communication disk, but you didn't respond," Wang Shanxian frowned.

"I was organizing the texts and didn't notice," Wang Chuanming said, a little embarrassed. "Is there something you need me for?"

"A new batch of texts has arrived. Please register them and organize them," Wang Shanxian said. He took out a green storage ring and handed it to Wang Chuanming.

Wang Chuanming agreed, put away the storage ring, and closed the door.

"With this young man, things will be much easier from now on," Wang Shanxian chuckled softly.