Chapter 2671: Seven Stars Transforming Yuan Talisman

Wang Qingshan had once killed a corpse-refiner who claimed to be a descendant of the Beiming family and obtained a map. For years, the Wang family had been sending people to search for the secret realm left by the Beiming family, but they hadn't found it.

"This is just an outside rumor," Su Qing said meaningfully, looking at Lin Sen. "These two things couldn't possibly have fallen into the hands of the Beiming family. It's likely that other forces obtained them and deliberately smeared the Beiming family to divert attention. Speaking of which, Fellow Daoist Lin should know some inside information about the Xuanging Sect's eradication of the Beiming family."

The Beiming family was annihilated less than a thousand years after the destruction of the Void Heaven Clan. At that time, the Xuanging Sect had not yet refined the Profound Spirit Transforming Heaven Flag, and there were persistent rumors that the method for refining it came from the Beiming family.

As for why the Beiming family was destroyed, there are various theories.

"The Beiming family colluded with the Essence Flame Tribe, so they naturally couldn't be spared," Lin Sen said coolly, clearly unwilling to elaborate.

Gongsun Yang quickly changed the subject. "I heard that the ancestors of the Beiming family entered the Daoist site of Heavenly Venerate Profound Spirit and obtained many valuable items, which allowed them to rise. The Beiming family's foundational cultivation technique, the 'Heavenly Unity Treasure Tome,' was also acquired from Heavenly Venerate Profound Spirit's Daoist site. It would be wonderful if Heavenly Venerate Profound Spirit's Daoist site were to manifest in the Profound Spirit Continent."

"Heavenly Venerate Profound Spirit is indeed powerful, but it doesn't mean that all Daoist sites of powerful beings are his," Chen Yuyao said dismissively. "His Daoist site has appeared in the Profound Spirit Continent, the Azure Glaze Sea Region, the Profound Light Continent, the Northern Cold Ice Plains, and the Heavenly Sun Sand Sea, with several occurrences less than five thousand years apart." She added that throughout history, there have been many cultivators with great divine abilities, but Heavenly Venerate Profound Spirit's fame is so immense that some Daoist sites of other mighty figures are mistakenly attributed to him, leading to several mix-ups.

"That's true," Master Miaode said gently, pressing his palms together. "Aren't Blazing Heaven Sword Venerate, Myriad Flames Heavenly Venerate, Heavenly Sea Divine Lord, Immortal Liu Yun, True Monarch Profound Light, Heavenly Moon Divine Lord, and Venerable Golden Cicada all powerful cultivators? This humble monk believes Immortal Liu Yun is even more formidable, having made the Ye family the first true spirit family among humans."

The seven individuals he mentioned were all Mahayana cultivators, possessing immense divine abilities, especially Immortal Liu Yun, who allowed the Ye family to become a true spirit family, protecting humanity.

"Indeed!" Wang Changsheng echoed. "Myriad Flames Heavenly Venerate and Heavenly Sea Divine Lord, like Heavenly River Sword Venerate, both originated as rogue cultivators. Myriad Flames Heavenly Venerate and Heavenly Sea Divine Lord even initiated racial wars, directly clashing with Mahayana cultivators of the Void Heaven Clan. It just goes to show that even rogue cultivators can advance to the Mahayana stage; the concept of 'opportunity' is truly profound."

"Speaking of which, the Lizard Clan's Mahayana cultivators haven't appeared for many years, have they? Could they have died under a great heavenly tribulation?" Su Qing asked curiously.

Among the five races on the Profound Spirit Continent, the Lizard Clan boasts a long heritage, but they have been in decline in recent years. Within the last hundred thousand years, while the human race, the Yaksha race, and the Essence Flame race engaged in numerous racial wars, the Lizard Clan rarely participated, and their Mahayana cultivators have not appeared for many years.

"It's hard to say. This is none of our business and should be left for Senior Lin to decide," Chen Yuyao said indifferently.

After chatting for over three hours, they gradually departed.

"Master Miaode, please stop," Wang Changsheng called out politely. "I have a private matter to discuss with you. Would it be convenient?"

"Please, Fellow Daoist Wang," Master Miaode replied. He did not refuse, leading Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan to a secluded manor where the three sat down in a golden stone pavilion.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Wang Changsheng took out the Heavenly Buddha Ruler and earnestly said, "Master Miaode, how about I exchange this treasure for a seventh-tier talisman with you?"

Wang Changsheng's eyes were full of anticipation, his gaze fixed on Master Miaode. Years ago, he had offered it to Master Miaode, who refused. But an exchange should be fine, right?

Master Miaode pondered for a moment, then took out seven talismans of different colors, their spiritual light flickering continuously.

"These are Seven-Star Elemental Transformation Talismans, defensive array talismans," Master Miaode said politely, pressing his palms together. "A cultivator undergoing their first great heavenly tribulation at the Integration stage would find it somewhat easier with these talismans."

"No problem, it's a deal!"

Wang Changsheng readily agreed. Seventh-tier defensive array talismans undoubtedly offered excellent defense, and combined with the treasures refined from Nine-Light Divine Clay, Wang Ruyan would certainly have an easier time undergoing the Seven-Nine Thunder Tribulation.

"Master Miaode, I have been researching the refinement of array talismans recently and have many questions," Wang Ruyan humbly asked. "Would Master Miaode be able to offer some guidance?"

"I wouldn't presume to offer guidance; let's simply exchange knowledge," Master Miaode replied humbly, without putting on airs.

Wang Ruyan voiced her confusion, and Master Miaode patiently answered.

As the sky gradually darkened, Wang Ruyan knew when to stop and expressed her gratitude, saying, "Thank you, Master Miaode, for your invaluable guidance."

"You are too kind, Madam Wang," Master Miaode said humbly. "This humble monk has only learned a little; we merely exchanged knowledge."

"It's getting late. We won't disturb Master Miaode's rest now," Wang Changsheng said, extending an invitation. "If Master Miaode has time, you are welcome to visit our Wang family as a guest." Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan then departed.

Early the next morning, the celebration officially commenced. Tens of thousands of cultivators gathered in a Bluestone Plaza spanning one hundred thousand mu. Gongsun Yang sat in the main seat, with Wang Changsheng and other Integration stage cultivators seated on either side.

Representatives successively presented their congratulatory gifts. Wang Changsheng presented a set of twelve low-grade Heaven-reaching Spirit Treasures, the Profound Gold Blades, along with a sixth-tier puppet beast. This gift was quite valuable.

He possessed many mid-grade Heaven-reaching Spirit Treasures, but the Wang family also had numerous masters, and they were not yet so extravagant as to bestow mid-grade Heaven-reaching Spirit Treasures upon outsiders. If he were to give Gongsun Yang a mid-grade Heaven-reaching Spirit Treasure, and a new Integration stage cultivator then appeared in the Zhenhai Palace Ascension Faction, Wang Changsheng's congratulatory gift would need to be even more valuable. The Wang family had risen relatively late, and having finally obtained some valuable items, they naturally intended to keep them for their own clan members.

Among the many guests, Wang Changsheng's gift was considered particularly valuable. This was not to say that other Integration stage cultivators couldn't produce more precious items, but simply that they didn't have much personal connection with Gongsun Yang. Giving extravagant gifts doesn't automatically make one good friends.

Gongsun Yang was overjoyed and accepted all the gifts.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoists, for coming to my celebration. I toast to all of you," Gongsun Yang said, raising his wine cup and drinking it all.

The cultivators all returned the toast.

The ceremony lasted for most of the day, with cultivators drinking, chatting, and laughing heartily.

After the ceremony, the guests gradually departed from Wanling Gate. Gongsun Yang had wanted Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan to stay longer, but they politely declined. Their harvest this time was significant: they had exchanged for a set of defensive array talismans from Master Miaode.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, Madam Wang, please take care," Gongsun Yang said, patting his chest to guarantee. "I will definitely be there on time for your Integration ceremony."

"Alright then, we will respectfully await Fellow Daoist Gongsun's esteemed presence. We bid farewell."

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan, along with their clan members, left Wanling Gate and flew towards Azure Lotus Island.