Chapter 2717: Entering the Mysterious Spirit Cave Heaven (No More Today)

Our ancestor is occupied and couldn't make it, so I'm leading the team. This is Fellow Daoist Song. I don't need to introduce Fellow Daoist Wang, do I? He entered the Profound Spirit Cave more than six thousand years ago and returned safely.

Lin Youxin's tone was warm.

"Doesn't that mean Fellow Daoist Wang ascended from the Nascent Soul stage to the Integration stage in just over six thousand years? That's even faster than a Heavenly Spiritual Root cultivator!" Nangong Hong said in surprise, observing Wang Changsheng with a curious expression.

"I've long heard of your esteemed name, Fellow Daoist Nangong. It's a pleasure to finally meet you in person." Wang Changsheng changed the subject, unwilling to elaborate.

"Speaking of cultivation speed, Fellow Daoist Song is much faster than Fellow Daoist Wang." Li Yuqing's gaze fell on Song Yunlong. It was rumored that Song Yunlong possessed a Spiritual Physique, and Li Yuqing did as well.

Cultivators with Spiritual Physiques indeed cultivate very quickly, but whether they can advance to the Mahayana stage depends on their opportunities. Neither Xuan Qingzi nor Heavenly River Sword Sovereign possessed a Spiritual Physique.

"I merely had some fortunate opportunities; it's nothing significant. Fairy Li's cultivation speed isn't slow either. By the way, have the fellow daoists from the Cold Flame Sect and Profound Green Sect arrived yet?" Song Yunlong changed the subject.

"Not yet. Fellow Daoist Nangong, you've had a long journey. Please rest well first," True Monarch Golden Cauldron said enthusiastically.

Wang Changsheng had no objections and left with Lin Youxin.

Less than a quarter of an hour later, they appeared in a sprawling estate. It featured waterside pavilions, long corridors, gardens with unusual rocks, and magnificent palaces. Wang Chuanming and the others had already been settled.

"Junior Brother Wang, Fellow Daoist Song, the people from the Profound Green Sect and Cold Flame Sect haven't arrived yet. Let's all rest for a few days. Once they arrive, we'll gather everyone and send them in to search for treasures," Lin Youxin said slowly. Wang Changsheng had branched off from the Zhenhai Palace, so it was natural to address him as 'Junior Brother.' Song Yunlong, having grown up in the Song family, was naturally addressed as 'Fellow Daoist Song.'

Wang Changsheng and Song Yunlong both agreed. After chatting for a while, they returned to their respective residences.

A golden, shimmering dragon boat rapidly swept across the sky. Its speed was remarkable.

Dozens of Fire Essence clan members stood on the golden dragon boat. Leading them was Yan Ji, who was personally leading the team this time. Jin Huo was also among them.

"I hope we can gain something this time. More than six thousand years ago, we suffered heavy losses," Yan Ji said with a frown, adding that it wasn't easy for the Fire Essence clan to collect keys either.

Jin Huo nodded. "I wonder if that fellow has arrived yet? I haven't contacted him at all!" He was referring to Li Fengyang. Over the years, he had never contacted Li Fengyang, leaving him to his own devices.

"We can contact him later if there's a chance. He can't escape. The main task is more important. Last time, we didn't have time to acquire that item. This time, we must get our hands on it." Yan Ji's tone was grave.

She formed a hand seal, and the golden dragon boat instantly burst with spiritual light, turning into a black speck and vanishing into the horizon.

In Xuangang City, seven days passed quickly.

In a sprawling estate, Wang Changsheng, Lin Youxin, and Song Yunlong sat in a stone pavilion, chatting. Their topics ranged widely, including cultivation insights and secrets of the immortal cultivation world.

"Fairy Lin," Song Yunlong asked curiously, "why did the Profound Green Sect suddenly decide to increase the number of slots? If they hadn't given the word, the major powers wouldn't have sent so many Nascent Soul cultivators into the Profound Spirit Cave."

"I'm not sure," Lin Youxin replied. "Perhaps the Li family knows, but in any case, the sect master doesn't."

Wang Changsheng proposed a bold guess. "Could it be related to the Lizard clan? I heard that the Green Ape clan and a dozen other minor clans attacked the Lizard clan's affiliated races." The movements of the Green Ape clan and other groups were widely publicized, and he had also received news of them.

"What does entering the Profound Spirit Cave have to do with the Lizard clan?" Song Yunlong asked dismissively.

"It's hard to say; who knows?" Lin Youxin analyzed. "In recent years, even when going to the Barren Lands or the Myriad Volcano Range, we rarely encounter Lizard clan cultivators. The Lizard clan has been very low-key for tens of thousands of years, almost having no presence."

Wang Changsheng nodded, about to say something, when Lin Youxin took out a golden magic plate from her embrace and formed a hand seal. True Monarch Golden Cauldron's voice rang out: "Fairy Lin, Fellow Daoist Long and the others have arrived. Please bring your disciples and clan members. We are preparing to open the Profound Spirit Cave."

"So soon?" Lin Youxin asked in confusion. "Aren't Fellow Daoist Long and the others going to rest for a bit?"

"We've discovered people from the Fire Essence clan and the Yaksha clan," True Monarch Golden Cauldron replied. "It's better to open it sooner."

"Alright, we'll head over now," Lin Youxin agreed.

Lin Youxin and the other two quickly contacted their disciples and clan members using their communication plates. Soon after, Wang Chuanming and the others arrived.

"We're preparing to open the Profound Spirit Cave. Let's go!" Lin Youxin announced. After saying this, she strode out, and Wang Changsheng and Song Yunlong followed. Wang Chuanming and the others quickly followed, and the group left their residence.

Upon arriving at a magnificent, golden palace, Wang Chuanming saw hundreds of Nascent Soul cultivators and over twenty Integration stage cultivators. One hundred and eight striking jade pillars supported the grand hall, and they were exquisitely carved. The hall was immense, spanning over a hundred acres, and square skylights pierced the roof.

Beneath the skylights was a colossal teleportation array, measuring ten thousand feet across. It had thousands of grooves, each containing a top-grade spirit stone.

Wang Changsheng saw some familiar faces. However, he didn't know most of the Integration stage cultivators personally, having only seen their portraits.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, True Monarch Golden Cauldron instructed Wang Chuanming and the others to step onto the array and form a hand seal. The teleportation array shook violently, illuminating countless mysterious runes. From the eighteen thick jade pillars emerged patterns of various mythical beasts, such as azure dragons, golden phoenixes, and fire qilin. The golden jade pendants on Wang Chuanming and the others glowed brightly with dazzling golden light, each emitting a brilliant golden ray that enveloped their entire bodies. A blinding golden spiritual light shot up into the sky, like a golden spear, striking the void. The void twisted, warped, and tore open, creating a massive rift, and the golden light vanished into it.

As the golden spiritual light dissipated, Wang Chuanming and the others also disappeared.

"I heard Fellow Daoist Wang ascended from the lower realms?" Fellow Daoist Fei Xue remarked with a chuckle, praising him. "Ascended cultivators truly are different, to cultivate from the Nascent Soul stage to the Integration stage in just over six thousand years..."

After Wang Changsheng advanced to the Integration stage, he naturally drew the attention of other Integration stage cultivators, especially those from major powers like the Cold Flame Sect. Wang Changsheng originated from Zhenhai Palace, and the stronger he became, the more Zhenhai Palace would benefit.

"Fellow Daoist Jiang, you flatter me," Wang Changsheng replied modestly. "When it comes to cultivation speed, I am far inferior to you, Fellow Daoist Jiang."

"By the way," True Monarch Golden Cauldron quickly changed the subject, unwilling to dwell on it. "Has the Lizard clan's Mahayana cultivator passed away?"

"They haven't appeared for many years, that's all," Xie Ying said dismissively. "They might not necessarily be dead. Perhaps they are stranded in another realm; such things have happened before."

"If the Lizard clan's Mahayana cultivator truly passed away, that would be wonderful," Li Yuqing said with a smile. "This would be a great opportunity for us to grow and expand."

Wang Changsheng and the other Integration stage cultivators began to chat idly, discussing a wide range of topics.