Chapter 2771: Ethereal Great Technique

Back when Yan Ji attacked Misty Cloud Island with her experts, she likely wouldn't have escaped if Xiao Wentian had been there.

"Sect Master Senior Brother, I rushed back as soon as I heard about the Essence Fire Tribe's attack on our main altar. Were the losses significant?"

Xiao Wentian took a deep breath and said in a low voice.

Song Yiming sighed and recounted the entire incident.

During the last racial war, Zhenhai Palace lost two Integration-stage cultivators in battle. Earlier, another Integration-stage cultivator had died under a grand heavenly tribulation, and Yang Qinglong's soul lamp had extinguished years ago. In total, four Integration-stage cultivators were lost.

Zhenhai Palace had lost four Integration-stage cultivators within ten thousand years. Fortunately, its foundation was deep, and Zhao Yunxiao, Song Yuchan, and Lin Youxin had successively advanced to the Integration stage. Given more time, Zhenhai Palace would be able to recover its strength.

"Is there still no news about where Senior Sister Chen went?"

Ce Wentian's expression darkened.

Chen Yueying was a key figure of the Ascension faction, and her life or death was very important.

"I sent people to investigate, and they might have gone to Xuanguang Continent. I heard that Xuanling Heavenly Venerable's cultivation ground has appeared there, so perhaps they found an opportunity. Currently, there's still no news of Senior Sister Chen. Oh right, Junior Brother Xiao, why are you only returning now?"

Song Yiming asked, puzzled, as Xiao Wentian had been traveling for over ten thousand years and was only just returning.

"I traveled to the Cyan Glaze Sea Region. In the Demonic Sky Grotto-heaven, I was injured by a mutated Integration-stage ghost creature and recuperated for over a thousand years. Then I traveled to the Heavenly Sun Sand Sea, where I was besieged by foreign tribes. Fortunately, Master Hengzhi of Tianfo Temple intervened and saved me. After several close calls with death, I finally returned safely. I didn't expect so many things to happen while I was away."

Xiao Wentian sighed, stating that it's extremely difficult for Integration-stage cultivators to break through to the Mahayana stage, and the condensation of the Dharma Idol is a huge challenge in itself.

Song Yiming suddenly realized something. He recalled something and pressed further, "Junior Brother Xiao, what is your current cultivation realm? Why can't I discern your cultivation level?"

A terrifying spiritual pressure erupted from Xiao Wentian, causing the void to tremble and distort.

"Late Integration stage!"

Song Yiming was both surprised and impressed. When Xiao Wentian had left for his travels, he was only at the early Integration stage. Returning after over ten thousand years, he had cultivated to the late Integration stage. This speed was considered fast; other Integration-stage cultivators would be considered impressive if they could even reach the mid-Integration stage.

"From a minor clan in the Heavenly Sun Sand Sea, I obtained a page of the Heavenly Void Jade Book. It records a secret art, 'The Great Void-Spirit Art,' which can conceal one's cultivation. Even cultivators a major realm higher might not be able to discern the caster's true cultivation, let alone those of the same realm."

Xiao Wentian took out a shimmering spiritual page and handed it to Song Yiming.

"The Great Void-Spirit Art! Excellent! It seems your travels this time yielded significant gains. The Twin-Headed Yan Niao also advanced to the seventh rank. This means our Zhenhai Palace now possesses four pages of the Heavenly Void Jade Book." Song Yiming said excitedly.

"It's a pity this page of the Heavenly Void Jade Book records a concealment art," Xiao Wentian said with a regretful expression. "It would be great if it were a powerful secret art or an immortal realm cultivation technique. The Essence Fire Tribe rapidly rose to power precisely because they obtained a page of the Heavenly Void Jade Book that recorded a powerful secret art."

"Regardless, the fact that even cultivators a major realm higher might not be able to discern the caster's true cultivation is already very impressive. You've worked hard; get some good rest! Our sect's protective formation sustained some damage, and we'll need your help to repair it. Nephew Yuan and the others also need your guidance." Song Yiming instructed.

Xiao Wentian nodded and walked onto the back of the Twin-Headed Yan Niao.

The Twin-Headed Yan Niao gently flapped its wings, raising a gust of hot wind as it soared into the sky and flew out of the main hall.

Song Yiming's face showed delight. Xiao Wentian's cultivation had greatly improved, and the Twin-Headed Yan Niao had also advanced to the seventh rank, greatly enhancing Zhenhai Palace's strength.

At Qianyuan Sect, in an expansive manor, three men and one woman were sitting in a green stone pavilion, drinking tea and chatting. Lin Tianfeng was also among them.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, you're planning to act against Guangyuan Sect? You've already destroyed Tianhu Sect; isn't that enough?" a square-faced, large-eyed man in a green robe said with a frown. The green-robed man had thick blue fur on his arms.

This was True Monarch Qing Yuan, a half-demon with the bloodline of the Blue Ape clan flowing through him, possessing immense strength. The Blue Ape clan was a subordinate race of humans. After prolonged interaction, the two races intermarried, giving birth to half-demons.

"According to reports from our spies within Guangyuan Sect, Wang Shan hasn't long passed his grand heavenly tribulation. If we miss this opportunity, it will be difficult to deal with Guangyuan Sect later." Lin Tianfeng's face was filled with killing intent. Wang Ruyan's advancement to the Integration stage gave him ample confidence.

They had already destroyed Tianhu Sect. Striking while the iron was hot, if they destroyed Guangyuan Sect as well, Qianyuan Sect's power would greatly increase, allowing them to cultivate more Void Refinement cultivators. Perhaps Lin Tianfeng would even have a chance to advance to the Integration stage.

"Fellow Daoist Yuan, you were injured dealing with True Monarch Tianhu earlier. This is an Azure Marrow Pill refined by the Wang family; it has excellent healing effects, take it for your injuries. Also, there are some Heavenly Moon Cold Items. After this is done, we can take you to attend Fairy Tianqin's Integration stage grand ceremony. How does that sound?" A stout old man in a red robe took out a green storage ring and handed it to True Monarch Qing Yuan.

"Attend Fairy Tianqin's Integration stage grand ceremony!" True Monarch Qing Yuan was somewhat tempted; not everyone gets such an opportunity. He took the storage ring, swept his divine sense over it, and nodded with satisfaction.

"Alright! When should we make our move?" True Monarch Qing Yuan put away the storage ring and asked.

"Of course, the sooner the better. We don't want any unforeseen complications. You first take the Azure Marrow Pill to heal your injuries. We'll make our move in six months." Lin Tianfeng said in a deep voice, his face filled with killing intent.

Just then, he took out a shimmering golden communication plate. He cast a spell formula into it, and a surprised male voice rang out: "Senior Uncle Lin, Fellow Daoist Wang from Azure Lotus Island is here, currently in the reception hall."

"I know. I'll be right there." Lin Tianfeng put away the communication plate, and his smile deepened.

True Monarch Qing Yuan showed an envious expression. It seemed Lin Tianfeng had a very good relationship with the Wang family!

"Fellow Daoist Yuan, please wait here for a moment. I'll go greet Fellow Daoist Wang. If the opportunity arises, I'll introduce you to him." After saying this, Lin Tianfeng stood up and left.

In the reception hall, Wang Yuanjiang sat on a chair with an indifferent expression. This time, he had come specially to Qianyuan Sect, acting on Wang Moshan's orders, to deal with the Heavenly Moon Cold Item ore vein.

It was understandable for subordinate forces not to hand over valuable items they obtained. The problem was that Lin Tianfeng was everywhere, using Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan's names and frequently attacking other forces. This time, Lin Tianfeng directly destroyed Tianhu Sect without any prior warning, which startled Wang Moshan.

Fortunately, Guangyuan Sect hadn't occupied any major cultivation resources; otherwise, Qianyuan Sect would have destroyed Guangyuan Sect instead of Tianhu Sect.

Qianyuan Sect had destroyed Tianhu Sect decades ago and had been sending people to mine the Heavenly Moon Cold Item ore vein. After annexing Tianhu Sect's territory, Qianyuan Sect's development had been quite good, with several Nascent Soul cultivators emerging.