Chapter 2761: Five Hundred Years, Dark Hall Master

Wang Changsheng did not unleash the unique divine abilities of the Myriad Seas Immortal Scripture; otherwise, Venerable Tianji would not have escaped so easily. However, doing so would have made the situation difficult to resolve.

The Tianji Sect's legacy was even older than Zhenhai Palace's. Although it had declined, a dying camel was still larger than a horse, implying they surely possessed powerful trump cards. Wang Changsheng did not want to fight Venerable Tianji to the death.

If he had unleashed all his abilities, activating the unique divine powers of the Myriad Seas Immortal Scripture, along with the eighteen Sea-Stabilizing Pearls, the Soul-Shaking Gong, and other mid-grade profound spirit treasures, Venerable Tianji and Madam Tianlei might not have been able to withstand him. However, if they had focused solely on escaping, Wang Changsheng might not have been able to stop them.

When he had just used the Divine Suppressing Roar, Venerable Tianji remained unaffected. This indicated that Venerable Tianji possessed a treasure similar to the Golden Roc Pendant. Furthermore, the power of Venerable Tianji's mechanical battle armor was considerable; it could even withstand a punch from Wang Changsheng. The Golden Flood Dragon Soul-Suppressing Bell was also able to interrupt Wang Ruyan's music. After all, they were a long-established force with deep foundations.

Considering that Wang Qingdao had been injured by the Soul Annihilation Orb and Venerable Tianji had conjured the Soul Annihilation Arrow, Wang Changsheng was concerned that Venerable Tianji might possess powerful soul-type weapons. So, he let it go.

He wasn't very confident in his ability to completely stop Madam Tianlei and Venerable Tianji. Being able to injure them and secure the Forbidden Divine Stone and Li Huo Crystal mines was already a good outcome. One should know when to be content.

If Wang Ruyan had advanced to the Integration Stage, Venerable Tianji and Madam Tianlei would have been severely injured or even killed; they wouldn't have escaped so easily.

Wang Changsheng looked at the Qilin Turtle and his other spirit beasts. The Wood Demon had contributed significantly this time, severely wounding the Golden-winged Azure Light Eagle with its potent poison, which then allowed the Qilin Turtle to finish it off.

Wang Changsheng recalled them into the Spirit Beast Bracelet and flew with Wang Ruyan towards the Forbidden Divine Stone mine, contacting Wang Qingcheng and the others.

After the time it takes to steep a cup of tea, Wang Qingcheng and the others returned.

Wang Changsheng briefly explained the situation, instructing Wang Qingcheng to send people to coordinate with the Tianji Sect for the handover of the Li Huo Crystal mine. Afterward, they departed from the area.

Upon returning to Qinglian Island, Wang Changsheng recounted the events to Wang Moshan, tasking him with handling the aftermath.

Wang Ruyan went to Tianzhu Island to seclude herself and attempt to break through to the Integration Stage. Wang Changsheng also entered seclusion for cultivation. He still needed to gather other materials to refine treasures using the Nine-Colored Divine Clay, which would help weaken the power of the lightning tribulation and increase Wang Ruyan's success rate in overcoming the Seven-Nine Lightning Tribulation.

Spring turned to autumn, and five hundred years swiftly passed.

On Qinglian Island, there was an expansive estate featuring pavilions, terraces, towers, and waterside corridors.

Wang Mousen, Wang Youxin, and Chen Ruyi were sitting in a green stone pavilion, enjoying tea and conversation. Wang Youxin and Chen Ruyi had become dual cultivation partners, and Wang Youxin, thanks to his previous contributions, had earned a significant amount of merit. Both had recently advanced to the late Soul Transformation stage.

At the time of the incident, Wang Mousen was in secluded cultivation. He had only recently emerged from seclusion when he learned of the news.

"You two have done very well, I've heard all about it. Your two descendants aren't exceptionally talented, so I'm giving you this Nine Dragons Pill. I hope you can give birth to a more gifted descendant."

Wang Mousen took out an exquisite green jade box and handed it to Wang Youxin.

Wang Youxin and Chen Ruyi had one son and one daughter; their eldest son possessed a Dual Spirit Root, and their daughter a Three Spirit Root.

Wang Youxin repeatedly expressed his gratitude, his expression filled with excitement.

"The Nine Dragons Pill!"

Chen Ruyi gasped. She knew the Wang family possessed Nine Dragons Pills, but they required a significant amount of merit to exchange for one. The fact that Wang Mousen casually gave Wang Youxin one showed how highly he valued Wang Youxin.

"I hope you can give birth to a Spirit Physique. Our family has been established for over seven thousand years, and we haven't produced a Spirit Physique yet!" Wang Mousen said with a smile. After the Wang family began refining the Nine Dragons Pill, many Heavenly Spirit Roots and Variant Spirit Roots had appeared within the family, but no Spirit Physiques.

With the Nine Dragons Pill, the chance of a Spirit Physique appearing was higher, though it was entirely a matter of probability. Wang Mousen's sons and grandsons had all taken the Nine Dragons Pill before marital relations, resulting in slightly better-talented descendants, but none with a Spirit Physique.

Wang Mousen merely mentioned it casually; he had voiced similar hopes many times before.

"Cultivate diligently, and I hope you can advance to the Void Refinement stage." After saying this, Wang Mousen stood up and left.

In a secluded estate, Wang Chuanming and Wang Chuanyun were conversing.

"Brother Chuanming, these are two high-grade fifth-tier Golden Thunder Eagle demonic cores, and two three-thousand-year-old Golden Thunder Grasses. I hope they'll be useful for the Lightning Dove's advancement."

Wang Chuanyun took out a green storage ring and handed it to Wang Chuanming.

Wang Chuanming had raised a Lightning Dove, which had already reached the fifth tier. Wang Chuanming accepted it without ceremony.

"You're becoming increasingly distant with me. Just speak your mind. We grew up together; if I can help you, I will," Wang Chuanming said with a frown.

"Brother Chuanming, I heard the position of Dark Hall Master is vacant. Could you contact the other elders and recommend me for the role?" Wang Chuanyun said with an expectant look.

Every major force had a Dark Hall, primarily to handle matters inconvenient for public involvement, and the Wang family was no exception. The previous Dark Hall Master, Gan Zongling, had gone on a journey, leaving the position vacant.

"Is she making you do foolish things again? I really don't know what kind of enchantment she's put on you that makes you insist on listening to her," Wang Chuanming scolded him unceremoniously. The position of Dark Hall Master was not easy to fill; while the authority was significant, Wang Chuanyun's personality and capabilities were simply not up to the task.

"It wasn't Yuyuan who said it; I want to do this myself, Brother Chuanming. I want to achieve something," Wang Chuanyun spoke earnestly. Xin Yuyuan had always hoped for Wang Chuanyun to achieve success, but despairing of his lack of progress, she had given up. Wang Chuanyun felt deeply hurt by this and had always wanted to find an opportunity to do something to prove himself.

"I'll try. Don't get your hopes up too high; the family might already have a candidate." Wang Chuanming agreed after hearing this. Wang Chuanyun's intentions were good, so Wang Chuanming found it difficult to refuse him outright. He also knew that the position of Dark Hall Master was chosen by the family head, not something others could decide.

"Thank you, Brother Chuanming! I knew you'd help me, whether it works out or not." Wang Chuanyun was overjoyed. He wasn't interested in the actual duties of the Dark Hall; he just wanted the title, even if only for a few years. That way, he could stand tall in front of Xin Yuyuan.

"Alright, you can go back to your work. I'll inform you if there's any news. By the way, Xiuyun is being transferred to the mainland. Among Chuanfeng's descendants, she's the most outstanding. Please look after her more," Wang Chuanming advised.

"Understood, Brother Chuanming. Even if you didn't say anything, I would still take good care of Xiuyun." Wang Chuanyun readily agreed, stood up, and left. No sooner had he departed than Wang Moshan arrived.

"Greetings, Family Head!" Wang Chuanming quickly bowed, his face filled with confusion. Wang Moshan had never sought him out before; his proactive visit this time was indeed strange. After advancing to the Void Refinement Stage, he had been cultivating in seclusion on Qinglian Island. He didn't understand why Wang Moshan had suddenly come to see him.

"Chuanming, the position of Dark Hall Master is currently vacant. I've discussed it with several clan elders, and they all suggested you, saying you have many ideas. What do you think?" Wang Moshan said kindly. In his opinion, Wang Chuanming was the most suitable candidate.

"What? Me, the Dark Hall Master?" Wang Chuanming was stunned. After a moment's thought, he said, "Family Head, Chuanyun is quite good. Perhaps he should be the Dark Hall Master instead."

"Chuanyun is timid and indecisive; he's not suitable for the Dark Hall Master position. You are the most suitable. If you're unwilling, I'll find someone else," Wang Moshan said with a frown, implying that a forced melon wasn't sweet.

"Alright! I'm willing." Wang Chuanming hesitated for a moment, then agreed. Regardless, this was a position of real authority. As Dark Hall Master, he would have plenty of opportunities to help Wang Chuanyun gain merit.

Wang Moshan nodded and instructed, "Very well. The Deputy Dark Hall Master was murdered. Go investigate this matter first and bring the culprit to justice. Remember, now that you are the Dark Hall Master, you cannot easily appear in public. If everyone knows of your existence, it wouldn't be the Dark Hall anymore."

"Yes, I understand," Wang Chuanming agreed.