Chapter 2767: Reactions from All Sides

Piaoyun Island, headquarters of Zhenhai Palace.

In a sprawling estate, Song Yiming and Song Yuchan sat in a stone pavilion. A delicate tea set was arranged on the cyan stone table as they enjoyed tea and conversation.

"Junior Martial Sister Wang has also advanced to the Integration Stage. Their fortune is quite remarkable!" Song Yuchan exclaimed, her gaze solemn.

That Wang Changsheng could reach the Integration Stage was indeed fortunate, but not entirely surprising, as there are many Integration Stage rogue cultivators on the Xuanling Continent. However, for Wang Ruyan to also reach the Integration Stage, less than two millennia after Wang Changsheng, indicated considerable fortune for the Wang family.

"Indeed! I never expected it. If I had known, I wouldn't have let them leave Zhenhai Palace. Had they stayed, they would have been a significant asset." Song Yiming's face showed regret. Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan successively advancing to the Integration Stage was beyond his expectations. He had anticipated Wang Ruyan reaching the Integration Stage, but not so quickly; perhaps in four or five millennia. Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan took less than ten thousand years to go from the Void Refinement Stage to the Integration Stage, clearly indicating a major fortuitous encounter. Most cultivators require overcoming five major heavenly tribulations to reach the Integration Stage, a process that takes well over ten thousand years.

"Could it be that Junior Martial Sister Chen gave them Ren Shui Immortal Apricot Fruits? This cultivation speed is even faster than a Heavenly Spiritual Root. With Ren Shui Immortal Apricot Fruits and major serendipity, it would make sense," Song Yuchan speculated.

"I believe Junior Martial Sister Chen could give them one Ren Shui Immortal Apricot Fruit, but I doubt she could produce two. Perhaps they obtained them from a forbidden or perilous area. This significantly strengthens the Ascension Faction, which is good. I wonder what Junior Martial Brother Lin will think when he learns of this," Song Yiming said slowly.

"He'll certainly regret it. If it were me, I'd regret it too. If they had joined the native faction then, the native faction would probably completely dominate the Ascension Faction," Song Yuchan sighed.

"Indeed! This is also good; it maintains balance. I hope Junior Martial Sister Chen returns safely!" Song Yiming showed a look of longing. Zhenhai Palace only had two Spiritual Physique cultivators. Song Yuchan had not been in the Integration Stage for long, while Chen Yueying had been for many years and possessed formidable strength.

In a secluded estate, Lin Tianlong was speaking with Lin Youxin.

"They've both reached the Integration Stage." Lin Tianlong said in surprise. Wang Changsheng's advancement to the Integration Stage could be attributed to good luck or potent elixirs from Chen Yueying that accelerated his cultivation. However, with Wang Changsheng reaching it in less than two millennia and now Wang Ruyan also advancing, something was amiss.

"Yes! It's incredible how fortunate they are." Lin Youxin's face showed disbelief. While it wasn't unheard of for ascended cultivators like Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan to both reach the Integration Stage, doing so in less than ten millennia was an astonishingly fast cultivation speed.

"It seems Ye Xuanji gave them something good, perhaps Seven-Colored Exquisite Pills. That would explain it. The Seven-Colored Exquisite Pill is a unique elixir of the Ye family, even more effective than the Ren Shui Immortal Apricot Fruit, capable of greatly accelerating a cultivator's speed." Lin Tianlong's expression was solemn. Only this could explain Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan reaching the Integration Stage within ten millennia. With Seven-Colored Exquisite Pills, the Ye family could continuously produce Integration Stage cultivators, ensuring their lineage continued. This was their true foundation. Zhenhai Palace possessed a Ren Shui Immortal Apricot Fruit tree, but the Ren Shui Immortal Apricot Fruit was far inferior to the Seven-Colored Exquisite Pill.

"Seven-Colored Exquisite Pills! Where would Ye Xuanji get so many? Besides, would she really be so generous as to give away her family's unique elixir?" Lin Youxin questioned, puzzled.

"Ye Xuanji is a key member nurtured by the Ye family, so it's not strange for her to have Seven-Colored Exquisite Pills. She's the kind of person who repays kindness and exacts revenge, unwilling to suffer losses or owe others. Given her style, it's likely that Junior Martial Brother Wang and Junior Martial Sister Wang helped them significantly," Lin Tianlong analyzed.

"If I had known this earlier, I would have done anything to bring them to our side," Lin Youxin said with some regret.

"The die is cast; it's too late for regrets. I never imagined they would have such great fortune, that Ye Xuanji would actually give them Seven-Colored Exquisite Pills. I misjudged them." Lin Tianlong said regretfully. Then, changing his tone, he added, "It seems they have a good relationship with Ye Xuanji. When Junior Martial Sister Wang holds her Integration Ceremony, let's present a generous gift! After all, we're all in the same boat, so to speak." He valued Ye Xuanji's status and strength, not Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan.

Lin Youxin nodded in agreement.

Cold Flame Sect, in a bone-chilling ice cave.

Su Qingheng and Liu Chuanting were reporting to Layman Feixue, their expressions somewhat grim.

"It was one thing for True Person Taihao to advance to the Integration Stage, but for Heavenly Qin Immortal to also reach it in less than two millennia... their fortune is considerable!" Layman Feixue said with a frown. He was aware of the grudges between the Liu and Wang families and held no fondness for the Wang family. Even when Wang Changsheng reached the Integration Stage, Layman Feixue didn't pay him much mind. But with Wang Ruyan also reaching it, things were different. This indicated significant good fortune, as it was otherwise impossible to advance from the Void Refinement Stage to the Integration Stage within ten millennia. This cultivation speed was only slower than that of Spiritual Physique users, and considerably faster than Heavenly Spiritual Roots.

"Master, could Zhenhai Palace have helped them?" Su Qingheng proposed a conjecture.

"If only True Person Taihao had reached the Integration Stage, it could be attributed to Zhenhai Palace's help. But for both of them to successively reach the Integration Stage within ten millennia, Zhenhai Palace isn't generous enough to heavily cultivate two disciples who left their sect," Layman Feixue said in a deep voice. Then, changing his tone, he admonished, "You don't need to worry too much. They haven't been in the Integration Stage for long. If you cultivate diligently, it's entirely possible to surpass them later."

"Yes, Master. Your teachings are etched in my heart." Su Qingheng readily agreed. Besides cultivating diligently, he had no other recourse.

"Alright, you may return to your cultivation! I hope you reach the Integration Stage soon." Layman Feixue waved his hand, dismissing them. "The Green Lotus Immortals, quite a stroke of luck!" Layman Feixue muttered to himself, his face filled with bewilderment.

Yunhang Mountain, Lan family.

In a secluded courtyard with green-tiled roofs, Lan Haisheng was reporting to Lan Fukong.

"What? Heavenly Qin Immortal has already reached the Integration Stage? The news isn't mistaken, is it?!" Lan Fukong exclaimed in surprise. His previous prediction had come true: Wang Ruyan had indeed reached the Integration Stage.

"Absolutely true, this is news disseminated by the Qian family disciples," Lan Haisheng said earnestly. The Lan family was related to the Wang family by marriage; the stronger the Wang family became, the more the Lan family would benefit.

"Haha, excellent! I knew it, the Green Lotus Immortals would definitely reach the Integration Stage. It won't be an issue for them to advance to the Mahayana Stage in the future either." Lan Fukong burst out laughing. This time, he wasn't boasting; he was expressing genuine emotion. With the two families united by marriage, the stronger the Wang family became, the more comfortably the Lan family would live.

"Come, select over ten clan members and come with me to Green Lotus Island to visit Yuwei," Lan Fukong said excitedly. A female cultivator from the Lan family had married a Wang family member, making it opportune for a family visit. It was normal for relatives to visit frequently.

Lan Fukong's expression was agitated. For many years, he had wanted to find a powerful patron to protect the Lan family and reduce unnecessary troubles. However, no major power had taken an interest in the Lan family, either finding Lan Fukong too timid or disdaining the Lan family's meager resources. Now, with two Integration Stage cultivators, the Wang family held greater influence among the human race on the Xuanling Continent.

Lan Haisheng acknowledged and turned to leave.