Chapter 2775: Refining the Clan-Treasure

In addition to the Primordial Magnetic Spirit-Sealing Array, Xiao Wentian also helped set up two other seventh-tier formations: the Four Seas Demon Slaying Array and the Ice Soul Frost Array.

The Four Seas Demon Slaying Array and the Ice Soul Frost Array are offensive formations. As for defensive seventh-tier materials, they are scarce; even the Zhenhai Palace doesn't have enough, so it's impossible to trade them to Wang Changsheng.

Setting up defensive seventh-tier formations requires a large quantity of defensive materials.

The Primordial Magnetic Spirit-Sealing Array can only be deployed on Green Lotus Island and cannot be moved at will. However, the Four Seas Demon Slaying Array and the Ice Soul Frost Array are set up using formation flags and disks, making them portable and useful for hunting demonic beasts.

Wang Changsheng also possesses another seventh-tier formation, the Eight Gates Spirit-Binding Array, which he obtained from the secluded cultivation cave of Venerable Xuanyin's disciple.

When fully activated, the Eight Gates Spirit-Binding Array can conceal the entire Green Lotus Island, making it very difficult for enemies to locate it.

The Primordial Magnetic Spirit-Sealing Array is deployed on Green Lotus Island. The Four Seas Demon Slaying Array and the Ice Soul Frost Array are set up on two of the satellite islands. The remaining five satellite islands each have two sixth-tier formations, making a total of thirteen formations safeguarding the Wang family.

The only drawback is the lack of a defensive seventh-tier formation. However, for a newly established cultivation family, possessing four seventh-tier formations is already quite impressive.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan are still young and have plenty of time to search for materials. The Wang family's current flourishing development makes it easier to gather resources.

They cannot do everything themselves; future generations must also strive.

"Thank you, Senior Martial Brother Xiao."

Wang Changsheng expressed his gratitude, stating that if it weren't for Xiao Wentian's help, the Wang family would at most only have one seventh-tier concealment formation.

Chen Yueying had mentioned that Xiao Wentian had a strange temperament, but Wang Changsheng didn't find him odd and thought he was quite easy to get along with.

"With these three seventh-tier formations, your Wang family now has a solid foundation. Even if alien cultivators at the Integration stage attack Green Lotus Island, it won't be easy to breach."

Xiao Wentian said with a light chuckle.

"This is all thanks to Senior Martial Brother Xiao's help. Please stay on Green Lotus Island for now! I have many things I'd like to consult you about."

Wang Changsheng said enthusiastically.

He wanted Bai Yuqi to seek guidance from Xiao Wentian on the path of formations, which would help Bai Yuqi progress faster.

"No, I'm going to the mainland for a trip. I heard you have a good relationship with Master Miaode."

Xiao Wentian inquired about Master Miaode.

"He's alright. Senior Martial Brother Xiao knows Master Miaode?"

Wang Changsheng asked, puzzled.

"While traveling in the Heavenly Sun Desert, I almost died at the hands of an alien race. It was Zen Master Hengzhi of the Heavenly Buddha Sect who saved me. Master Miaode is also from the Heavenly Buddha Sect, so it's only right that I pay him a visit."

Xiao Wentian explained.

Wang Changsheng suddenly understood and said, "Senior Martial Brother Xiao, please wait a moment. I'll be right back."

He departed as a streak of light, and not long after, Wang Changsheng returned.

He took out a blue storage ring and handed it to Xiao Wentian.

"Thank you for your hard work, Senior Martial Brother Xiao. This is a small token of my appreciation, inadequate though it may be."

Naturally, Wang Changsheng wouldn't let Xiao Wentian's efforts go unrewarded. He hadn't yet decided what to give him, but upon learning that Xiao Wentian was going to visit Master Miaode, he retrieved some Buddhist artifact refining materials and a sixth-tier puppet beast from the family treasury.

Xiao Wentian scanned it with his divine sense, nodded, and accepted the storage ring.

"Alright, I'll take my leave now. Senior Martial Sister Chen should have mentioned my situation to you; I'm not suited to appear at large celebrations. So, I won't be attending Junior Martial Sister Wang's Integration ceremony. Please convey my congratulations to her."

After saying this, Xiao Wentian released his Twin-Headed Blazing Owl and stepped onto its back.

With a gentle flap of its wings, the Twin-Headed Blazing Owl stirred up a hot gust of wind and soared into the sky, quickly disappearing from sight.

Wang Changsheng returned to Green Lotus Peak and entered a secret chamber. The Green Lotus Spirit Refining Cauldron stood in the center of the room, and countless red runes were carved into the stone walls. A shocking wave of heat washed over him.

He took out a large quantity of Heavenly Moon Cold Crystals and began refining artifacts.

The Wang family currently possesses three sixth-tier ore veins: the most valuable is the God-Forbidden Stone vein, followed by the Heavenly Moon Cold Crystal vein, and finally the Li Fire Crystal vein.

With two Integration-stage cultivators in the family, it was essential to have a treasured artifact to suppress the family's fortune. This served as both a symbol of the family's prestige and a form of its true heritage.

For major human factions on the Profound Spirit Continent, a mid-grade Heaven-reaching Spirit Treasure served as their treasured family or sect artifact. Only a few prominent powers possessed high-grade Heaven-reaching Spirit Treasures, which they rarely used.

Wang Changsheng intended to use Heavenly Moon Cold Crystals to refine a mid-grade Heaven-reaching Spirit Treasure, to be passed down as the family's treasured artifact.

Even among mid-grade Heaven-reaching Spirit Treasures, their power could vary depending on the materials used. Furthermore, even with the same materials, the quantity used would also affect the artifact's power.

Clan members mined large quantities of Heavenly Moon Cold Crystal ore. The artifact refiners then extracted the Heavenly Moon Cold Crystals from the ore before submitting them to Wang Changsheng for refining, which saved a significant amount of time.

With a flick of his sleeve, the Heavenly Moon Cold Crystals flew up and entered the Green Lotus Spirit Refining Cauldron. He then closed the lid.

He opened his mouth and exhaled a stream of Glazed Ice Flame, directing it to the bottom of the Green Lotus Spirit Refining Cauldron.

The Golden Flood Dragon Mountain Range stretched for tens of millions of miles, with peaks vying for supremacy, towering mountains, dense forests, and an endless flurry of birds.

This was the ancestral land of the Long family. The Long family's ancestors originated from the Myriad Spirit Sect, and with the sect's support, the Long family had developed quite well, currently boasting three Integration-stage cultivators.

In the northwestern corner of the Golden Flood Dragon Mountain Range, numerous structures could be seen: pavilions, palaces, bamboo houses, and stone dwellings. Some were perched on cliff edges, others built halfway up mountains, and some nestled in valleys.

Many cultivators were visible, some riding on spiritual treasures, others commanding spiritual birds for travel, and still others flying through the air.

A towering, steep golden peak stood like a colossal sword plunged into the earth.

At its summit lay a vast estate spanning one hundred thousand mu, adorned with exotic flowers, strange rocks, waterside pavilions, and long corridors.

Two men and one woman were chatting idly in a blue stone pavilion; Long Tianheng was also among them.

"Lady Wang has actually advanced to the Integration stage as well! It seems the Wang family's fortune is quite significant!"

A purple-robed woman with picturesque features exclaimed. Her figure was graceful, her skin like congealed fat, and a hint of heroism graced her brows.

Long Yufeng, early Integration stage.

"There's nothing strange about it. The overall strength of Zhenhai Palace is no weaker than the Myriad Spirit Sect. They rose too quickly before, and their affiliated cultivation families didn't have time to expand. Now that things have stabilized, it's normal for these affiliated families to grow and prosper."

A tall, green-robed old man dismissed the notion.

The green-robed old man had a square face and large, piercing eyes. His every move exuded a powerful sense of oppression.

Long Dingfeng, mid Integration stage.

The Myriad Spirit Sect's heritage was far older than Zhenhai Palace's. Zhenhai Palace was not originally strong, but later developed a combined attack technique. The combined strength of Zhenhai Palace's Integration-stage cultivators was extraordinary, which allowed them to quickly develop and expand.

"In any case, our relationship with the Wang family is quite good. Last time, if Wang Yuanjiang hadn't intervened, Yufei would have perished. I think our two families could form a marriage alliance."

Long Tianheng suggested.

Wang Changsheng had a good relationship with Gongsun Yang. With two Integration-stage cultivators in the Wang family, a marriage alliance between the Long and Wang families would be a strong union.

"I'll leave this matter to you. Yufeng and I need to make a trip to the Barren Lands to search for tribulation-transcending materials; otherwise, we might not survive the third great heavenly tribulation."

Long Dingfeng's expression was solemn. While it wasn't an issue for Void Refinement cultivators to pass their third great heavenly tribulation, it wasn't certain that Integration-stage cultivators could survive theirs. The third great heavenly tribulation for the latter was several times more powerful and lasted longer.

He could only try his luck in the Barren Lands, otherwise, he was very likely to die during the third great heavenly tribulation.

Long Tianheng nodded and said, "Be careful. I heard that True Monarch Xuanfeng, one of the Nine Sons of Xuanqing, went to the Barren Lands to seek treasure, encountered an ancient giant, and was injured by it."

Long Dingfeng agreed and, along with Long Yufeng, left the Long family to head for the Barren Lands.