Chapter 2678: Cold Gold Divine Sand

Gongsun Yang, knowing that Wang Changsheng was an artifact refiner, spent a considerable sum to acquire a drop of Dark Profound Heavy Water and the hide of a seventh-tier Overturning-Sea Whale. These gifts truly resonated with Wang Changsheng.

The seventh-tier Overturning-Sea Whale hide could be used by him for artifact refining, and by Wang Ruyan for crafting talismans. The most precious item, however, was the Dark Profound Heavy Water, a material even more valuable than Primordial Heavy Water.

The Beiming family possessed a clan-protecting treasure, the Dark Profound Bottle, which had been refined with a large quantity of Dark Profound Heavy Water. It was incredibly powerful and had been used to slay members of the Essence Fire Clan at the Integration Stage.

Gongsun Yang was acting on his own behalf, not representing the Myriad Spirit Sect.

Major powers like the Profound Green Sect, Zhenhai Palace, and Myriad Spirit Sect had private rivalries. There were no factions that were friendly from top to bottom; representatives typically acted as individuals unless a Mahayana cultivator emerged from a particular force.

"The Taiyang Sect presents two seventh-tier demon cores and a pair of 30,000-year-old blood coral, congratulating True Monarch Taihao on his further advancement."

Wang Changsheng was somewhat surprised. Interactions, whether between individuals or between factions, were always based on mutual benefit. It was highly unlikely that others would flatter you simply because you were doing well, or that they would starve without you.

The Wang family and the Taiyang Sect had no shared interests. As for their relationship, Wang Changsheng had only met True Monarch Taiyang twice, and that was it. The Taiyang Sect was also a newly rising power with shallow foundations, so two seventh-tier demon cores and a pair of 30,000-year-old blood coral constituted a substantial gift.

"The Han family congratulates Senior Wang on reaching the Integration Stage, presenting twenty millennium-old spirit medicines, one seventh-tier beast hide, and two seventh-tier demon cores."

Given that the Han family's primary focus of development was in the Azure Glaze Sea, this gift was already quite generous.

"The Seven Star Merchant Alliance presents thirty millennium-old spirit medicines, five pieces of Kun Earth Stone, five pieces of Golden Turtle Stone, and two seventh-tier demon cores."

The representative from the Seven Star Merchant Alliance presented the congratulatory gift. Had it not been for the sake of Zhenhai Palace, the Seven Star Merchant Alliance would not have offered such a valuable present. It was not their practice to give gifts to every newly advanced Integration Stage cultivator, especially when there were no direct mutual interests.

"The Ning family congratulates Senior Wang on his promotion to the Integration Stage, presenting ten millennium-old spirit medicines and one thousand catties of Sky Moon Cold Crystal."

The Ning family currently had five Void Refinement cultivators, which was fewer than the Wang family, so being able to produce these items was quite commendable.

"The Lan family of Yunhang Mountain offers twenty millennium-old spirit medicines and ten sixth-tier demon cores, congratulating Senior Wang on entering the Integration Stage and wishing him further advancements in the future."

While the Lan family's heritage was older than both the Wang and Ning families, they had struggled to develop and lacked strong backing. Overall, the Lan family's strength was inferior to the Ning family's, so their gift was naturally less grand.

Lan Fukong wished to offer better materials, but he simply couldn't procure them. Since he was acquainted with Wang Qingshan, Wang Changsheng, and Wang Ruyan, there was no immediate rush.

Other factions also presented their congratulatory gifts, mostly millennium-old spirit medicines, but no seventh-tier materials. It wasn't that they couldn't acquire them, but offering a few common seventh-tier materials wouldn't necessarily impress the Wang family, as they were no longer what they once were; it was better to keep such items for their own use.

All major powers cultivated spirit medicines, and those with Void Refinement cultivators could typically produce common millennium-old spirit medicines; it was merely a matter of quantity.

Chen Yu took a deep breath, quickly stepped forward, retrieved a green storage ring, and respectfully announced: "The Qianyuan Sect presents half a box of Cold Gold Divine Sand, twenty millennium-old spirit medicines, and ten sixth-tier demon cores, respectfully congratulating Senior Wang on entering the Integration Stage."

"Cold Gold Divine Sand!"

Zhao Yunxiao, Song Yuchan, and Gongsun Yang were all somewhat surprised. Cold Gold Divine Sand was a seventh-tier artifact refining material, primarily found in glaciers over a hundred thousand years old, making it quite rare.

Wang Changsheng was surprised; he hadn't expected the Qianyuan Sect to offer such a substantial gift.

"Young friend Lin, you are very thoughtful. Since you've made the rare trip, why not stay a few more days on Qinglian Island? Qingcheng, make sure to entertain young friend Lin well."

Wang Changsheng said with a pleasant expression.

Lin Tianfeng was overjoyed to hear this and quickly agreed.

"Understood, Father. I will entertain Fellow Daoist Lin well."

Wang Qingcheng agreed.

Lin Tianfeng's expression was one of excitement, and the surrounding Void Refinement cultivators all showed envy. Despite so many factions presenting gifts, Wang Changsheng had said nothing, yet Lin Tianfeng received this special honor.

This wasn't Wang Changsheng showing favoritism towards the Qianyuan Sect; rather, it was because Lin Tianfeng's gift was considerably valuable, making his special treatment entirely deserved.

The Qianyuan Sect dispatched people everywhere in search of rare materials. Upon hearing that a certain small family possessed the Heavenly Void Jade Tome, Lin Tianfeng disguised himself, infiltrated their stronghold, and found the Cold Gold Divine Sand in their treasury. Afterward, he blamed a certain demonic cultivator for the incident, as a demonic cultivator wouldn't mind one more such case.

Of course, Lin Tianfeng had to eliminate multiple small factions to obtain the Cold Gold Divine Sand; he didn't succeed by overthrowing just one. Each time, he changed his appearance, so he wasn't afraid of failure.

These factions also had skeletons in their closets and blood debts on their hands. If it weren't to curry favor with the Wang family and better contend with the An family, Heavenly Tiger Sect, and Guangyuan Sect, Lin Tianfeng would not have gone to such lengths. If he had encountered an immovable obstacle, it would have been troublesome.

Wang Changsheng, by inviting him to stay, would surely inquire about the origin of the Cold Gold Divine Sand. Lin Tianfeng had already prepared his explanation: that he had obtained it from an ancient cultivator's cave dwelling.

After all the representatives had presented their gifts, Wang Changsheng raised his wine cup and said, "Many thanks to all fellow Daoists for coming to congratulate me. I propose a toast to everyone."

During this Integration Stage celebration, many artifact refining materials were received. Other cultivators, knowing Wang Changsheng was an artifact refiner, naturally catered to his preferences by sending as many such materials as possible.

"To Senior Wang (Old Ancestor)."

All the cultivators raised their cups and drank them dry.

Wang Changsheng organized a competition, inviting Spirit Transformation cultivators from various major powers to participate. The top ten would receive rewards: the first-place winner would receive three low-grade Sky-reaching Spirit Treasures, and the tenth-place winner would receive one, showcasing the family's strength.

Many Spirit Transformation cultivators eagerly prepared, marveling at the Wang family's generosity!

All major powers sent Spirit Transformation cultivators to participate in two-person duels. Wang Yuanjiang, Wang Yuanwei, Wang Yi'er, Wang Yixin, Wang Chuanming, and others all took part.

Wang Changsheng and the other Integration Stage cultivators naturally had no interest in the sparring matches between the juniors. They conversed among themselves, allowing the younger generation to compete freely.

Wang Qingcheng dispatched people to set up combat stages and arrange formations for the Spirit Transformation cultivators' matches.

Wang Changsheng brought up the Lizard Race, noting that they had been very low-key for the past tens of thousands of years, rarely engaging in conflicts with the Human Race, Yaksha Race, or Essence Fire Race, and generally keeping to themselves.

"It's possible the Lizard Race's Mahayana cultivator died under the Great Heavenly Tribulation. If I'm not mistaken, the Lizard Race's Mahayana cultivator entered the Great Heavenly Tribulation over 30,000 years ago," Zhao Yunxiao said with a light chuckle.

"Hard to say. Not showing up doesn't mean they've perished. They might have gone to other realms for travels. Heavenly River Sword Sovereign also disappeared for over ten thousand years and returned as a Mahayana cultivator," Song Yuchan disagreed.

A deafening roar erupted, and the cultivators cheered. Wang Changsheng curiously looked towards the combat stage.

Wang Chuanming stood on a raised platform, while a beautiful woman in a golden dress lay on the ground, her left arm missing and her body scorched.

"Wang Chuanming wins!"

The clan elder announced loudly and sent someone to treat the woman in the golden dress.

Wang Chuanming, looking unconcerned and full of self-satisfaction, walked off the stage.

If it weren't for Wang Changsheng's Integration Stage celebration, he would have directly delivered a killing blow. Combat determined not only superiority but also life and death.

Wang Changsheng withdrew his gaze and transmitted a message to Wang Qingcheng: "Tell them to restrain themselves. Don't cause any deaths. It's a day of great joy; let's not have any mishaps."

Wang Qingcheng agreed and transmitted the message to his clansmen.

Wang Yuanjiang, who cultivated both magic and physical arts, was immensely powerful. He swept through the competition, overcoming all challenges to secure first place. Wang Yuanwei ranked fourth, Wang Yi'er seventh, and Wang Chuanming tenth. Disciples from Zhenhai Palace, Taiyang Sect, Myriad Spirit Sect, and the Han family also entered the top ten.

This wasn't to say that other Spirit Transformation cultivators couldn't defeat Wang Yuanjiang. Being the Wang family's home ground, they all showed deference to the Wang family and saw no need to contend for first place.

The banquet lasted for over two hours. After it concluded, most guests departed, while those close to the Wang family were permitted to stay on Qinglian Island for a short visit.

On Qinglian Peak, within an expansive estate, Zhao Yunxiao, Gongsun Yang, Song Yuchan, and Wang Changsheng sat chatting in a green stone pavilion, while Wang Ruyan went to entertain Void Refinement cultivators such as Ning Lan and Lan Fukong.