Chapter 2643: Performing

Guangyuan Peak, Wang Mengshan's residence, was equipped with a large spirit-gathering array, making the spiritual energy so dense it appeared as mist.

At the summit of Guangyuan Peak was a vast estate, complete with pavilions, terraces, waterside structures, exotic rock formations, and garden corridors.

As Wang Mengshan entered the estate, a gentle male voice rang out, "Mengshan, how have you been lately?"

Wang Mengshan was startled. He turned his head to see Wang Qingshan sitting in a cyan stone pavilion, a wide smile on his face.

The estate housed a teleportation array, allowing travel to Thousand Butterflies Ridge, from which Wang Qingshan had just arrived.

Only a small number of high-ranking individuals were aware of Wang Mengshan's existence.

"This grandson greets Ancestor Qingshan," Wang Mengshan said, bowing respectfully.

"I heard you've encountered some trouble," Wang Qingshan said with a smile, "I'm here to help you resolve it. How do you want to handle it? Annihilate them completely, or severely cripple one faction? The decision is yours." He respected Wang Mengshan's thoughts.

"If the Void Refinement cultivators of Qianyuan Sect and Sky Tiger Sect were suddenly wiped out, outsiders would certainly suspect me, which is beyond my capability. They would assume I have powerful backing, or worse, that there's a significant treasure in this area, leading to considerable trouble. Crippling just one faction should suffice. If Ancestor Qingshan has any better ideas, this grandson will certainly follow them," Wang Mengshan said politely. It was his first time meeting Wang Qingshan in person; he had never seen him before, as the family had too many cultivators.

"That's also what I had in mind—crippling one faction to incite conflict between Sky Tiger Sect and Qianyuan Sect," Wang Qingshan replied, "Have you encountered any other troubles recently?"

Wang Mengshan truthfully explained that he was mainly concerned about attending the wedding of Qianyuan Sect's Grand Elder's descendant, fearing it might be a trap.

"Just attend on time. I'll be outside providing support. If it truly is a trap, send me a signal, and I'll break in to rescue you. Leave the rest to me." Wang Qingshan then inquired about Wang Mengshan's cultivation progress, and Wang Mengshan answered truthfully.

"Here are two bottles of spirit-enhancing pills and a portion of Dharma Idol materials. Take them! It's not easy striving alone out here." Wang Qingshan took out two porcelain bottles and a yellow jade box, handing them to Wang Mengshan.

Wang Mengshan profusely thanked him and accepted the items.

Wang Qingshan gave a few instructions, then teleported away.

Li Yun grew up in Qianyuan Sect. She was considered Grand Elder Lin Tianfeng's youngest disciple and was currently in the late-stage Soul Transformation realm.

The Scarlet Rainbow Mountain Range stretched for tens of millions of miles. It once contained a medium-sized Scarlet Rainbow ore vein, but the Scarlet Rainbow Stone, a fifth-tier refining material, had long been fully extracted. However, the area was rich in spiritual energy and teeming with powerful beasts, including many fifth-tier demonic beasts, attracting numerous high-level cultivators to hunt them.

Deep within the Scarlet Rainbow Mountain Range, Li Yun and three fellow disciples were activating their treasures to attack a yellow giant ape. The ape's body was covered in bloodstains, with bones visible in several places, indicating severe injury.

The yellow giant ape let out an enraged roar, spewing a hazy yellow sound wave that knocked away the incoming treasures. Its body then glowed intensely yellow as it burrowed into the ground and vanished.

Almost simultaneously, a piercing whoosh echoed from high above as a dense volley of cyan flying swords sliced through the sky, striking the ground one after another.

Following a series of thunderous explosions, the ground shattered, and dust filled the air.

The yellow giant ape lay in a massive crater, pierced like a sieve by the numerous flying swords, its blood flowing ceaselessly.

"Senior Sister Li is truly formidable; even a top-grade fifth-tier Golden-backed Ape couldn't withstand her," one disciple exclaimed. "Heh heh, Senior Sister Li is Master Lin's disciple. How could ordinary Soul Transformation cultivators compare?" the other two flattered Li Yun.

"Less flattery. Junior Brother Chen, go collect the spirit herbs, Junior Sister Wang..." Before Li Yun could finish speaking, a tremendous roar erupted. A streak of cyan light shot across the sky towards them, followed closely by a red light.

Li Yun frowned, sensing with her divine consciousness that a Soul Transformation cultivator was approaching.

"I am Wang Mofei from Green Lotus Island. Fellow Daoists, please lend a hand!" a panicked male voice cried out.

Li Yun had initially intended not to help, but upon hearing the words "Green Lotus Island," she immediately changed her mind.

The Wang family of Green Lotus Island was an affiliated cultivation family of Zhenhai Palace. Saving a Wang family member would certainly foster good relations.

At that moment, she clearly saw the true form of the cyan light: a tall, slender young man in a cyan robe, covered in blood, with bones visible in many places.

The cyan-robed youth was a mid-stage Soul Transformation cultivator, and his clothes bore a cyan lotus pattern.

The red light was a giant, entirely red owl—a top-grade fifth-tier Blazing Fire Owl. Its left wing looked unnatural, its right claw was missing, and a large number of its feathers had fallen off.

Li Yun and her three companions swiftly attacked the Blazing Fire Owl.

Already injured, the Blazing Fire Owl was no match for them. Before long, they had killed it.

"Many thanks to you four fellow Daoists for your assistance. Without your help, I fear I would have perished," Wang Mofei said gratefully, taking a pill.

"You're too kind, Fellow Daoist Wang. I am Li Yun of Qianyuan Sect. Even if you hadn't asked, we would have helped. By the way, are you hunting demonic beasts here alone?" Li Yun introduced herself, her voice tinged with doubt.

Are cultivators from the Wang family so confident as to hunt demonic beasts here by themselves?

"I was with a clan elder, but we encountered two top-grade fifth-tier Amethyst Scorpions, and then two top-grade fifth-tier Blazing Fire Owls, which scattered us," Wang Mofei explained.

He took out a light cyan talisman, tossing it into the sky. The talisman soared high before exploding into a gigantic, conspicuous cyan lotus.

Li Yun and her three companions stood by, chatting with Wang Mofei. This was an excellent opportunity to establish a connection with the Wang family.

Over half an hour later, a loud dragon roar echoed from high above, as a cyan flood dragon flew rapidly from a distance.

Shortly after, the cyan flood dragon halted, carrying two men and one woman. The leader was Wang Yuanjiang.

Wang Mofei recounted the incident. Wang Yuanjiang clasped his hands and said, "Immortal Li, thank you for your assistance."

"It was merely a small effort. Regardless of who is being pursued by demonic beasts, we would always lend a hand. By the way, Fellow Daoist Wang, Junior Sister Lin will be getting married in three years. Do you happen to be free to come and have a drink?" Li Yun extended an invitation, as the presence of a Wang family member at the wedding would greatly enhance Qianyuan Sect's prestige.

Wang Yuanjiang pondered for a moment before agreeing.

"Excellent, then we shall await Fellow Daoist Wang," Li Yun said with a smile.

After a brief chat, Wang Yuanjiang departed with his clan members, and Li Yun also left with her fellow disciples.

Qianyuan Valley, a marketplace established by Qianyuan Sect, was bustling with people on its streets, creating a lively atmosphere.

In a secluded small courtyard with blue tiles, Wang Qingshan and Wang Lihe sat in a cyan stone pavilion.

Wang Qingshan held a cyan teacup in his hand, looking content.

Wang Lihe picked up a light cyan communication disc and sent a spell into it.

"Ancestor Qingshan, Yuanjiang and his group succeeded, but Yuanfeng's group failed. The Sky Tiger Sect disciples saw our clan members gravely injured and actually tried to seize their wealth and kill them. Fortunately, we had a backup plan and eliminated them," Wang Lihe reported.

Wang Qingshan had dispatched a group of Soul Transformation cultivators from the Law Enforcement Hall to different locations. These clan members feigned severe injury and being pursued by demonic beasts, seeking help from cultivators of both Sky Tiger Sect and Qianyuan Sect. The Qianyuan Sect disciples offered assistance, while the Sky Tiger Sect disciples attempted to murder and seize treasures.

"Understood. Reassign Yuanfeng and his group back to Green Lotus Island, and keep this matter strictly confidential. Yuanjiang should proceed with the plan and attend the wedding," Wang Qingshan instructed.

With the Wang family cultivators attending the wedding, it was likely that Lin Tianfeng wouldn't target Wang Mengshan during the ceremony. As news spread, Sky Tiger Sect's wariness towards Qianyuan Sect would only intensify. This was merely the first step; Wang Qingshan had a second one in mind.

Wang Lihe acknowledged and agreed.