Chapter 3034: Humbly Yielding the Merit

They knew only a few seventh-order formation masters: Lin Yiyi and Xiao Wentian. However, Lin Yiyi was only at the early Integration stage, while Xiao Wentian was at the late Integration stage.

When fighting on the front lines, they hadn't perceived Lin Yiyi's strength to be particularly formidable, perhaps due to her relatively low cultivation level.

The Wang family had been established for many years, and currently, there were only three sixth-order formation masters within the clan: Bai Yuqi, Wang Yong'an, and Wang Xiangrong.

If they were fortunate enough to advance to the Integration stage, they wondered if they could refine a formation of such immense power.

"Senior Martial Brother Xiao, have you used this formation to slay a seventh-order flood dragon?" Wang Ruyan asked curiously.

"Yes, I have, and the formation sustained some damage. Fortunately, it hadn't transformed, so it was a bit easier to deal with. Don't be too surprised; I traveled to many places, collecting a vast amount of gravity-related materials, and it took me ten thousand years to refine this set of formations. Killing two Integration stage cultivators is certainly no problem for it."

Xiao Wentian was filled with pride. Besides the One-Origin Heavy Water, the flagpole was refined from 100,000-year-old Sky Crystal Wood. Simply collecting the Sky Crystal Wood alone had consumed a significant amount of time and effort.

Sky Crystal Wood is one of the ten divine woods, growing one *zhang* (approximately 3.33 meters) every thousand years. It is incredibly heavy, and the older it is, the heavier the Sky Crystal Wood becomes.

Otherwise, how could Xiao Wentian have possibly slain two Integration stage cultivators with this formation?

Of course, under normal circumstances, enemies wouldn't have given him time to set up the formation. It was also thanks to Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan using the Soul-Suppressing Roar to interfere with the enemies; otherwise, Xiao Wentian wouldn't have had the chance to deploy this formation.

Wang Changsheng nodded thoughtfully. He could naturally tell that Xiao Wentian's set of formations was not simple; it must have incorporated many rare materials.

Jiao Yan, a mid-Integration stage cultivator, was slain in one encounter, utterly unable to retaliate. Even Yin Peng, who used the Blood Essence Great Technique to boost his cultivation to the complete Integration stage, was still slain by the Four Seas Spirit Extinction Formation.

If Wang Changsheng were trapped by this formation, he would likely find it difficult to escape death.

Thinking of this, Wang Changsheng decided to refine the Spirit-Breaking Divine Crystal into a treasure as soon as possible.

At this moment, Wang Qingshan also returned.

He had encountered Xiao Wentian on the way, but his escape speed was not as fast as Xiao Wentian's.

Seeing Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan safe and sound, Wang Qingshan breathed a sigh of relief, his anxious heart finally settling.

"Senior Martial Brother Xiao, why are you here?" Wang Changsheng remembered something and asked.

"The Silver Shark Clan might have intended to kill you to assert their dominance. Senior Martial Sister Chen sent me here to support you and to help strengthen your formations. How was the formation breached so quickly?" Xiao Wentian asked doubtfully. With a single hand gesture, a red storage ring and a silver storage ring flew towards him, landing in his hand.

Since Yin Peng and Jiao Yan were both slain by Xiao Wentian, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan naturally had no objections.

"That person sacrificed a thunder bead, which weakened the formation's power." Wang Changsheng briefly explained what had happened.

"That was a Nine Thunder Spirit Extinction Pearl. Its refinement difficulty is extremely high; it might not be possible to refine one even after thousands of years. It's comparable to the full-strength strike of a late Integration stage cultivator, and its power is immense. I heard the method for refining this treasure originated from the Heavenly Void Jade Book. The Nine Thunder Spirit Extinction Pearl is an incomplete product; even Grand Ascension cultivators wouldn't dare to take on the complete version head-on." Xiao Wentian explained.

The Silver Shark Clan could contend with the Golden Scale Clan as equals not merely because they possessed Grand Ascension cultivators; they also had some profound underlying foundations.

Obtaining the Heavenly Void Jade Book depends entirely on luck. If one's luck is bad, they might never obtain it in their entire life. Some people have good fortune throughout their lives, while others are consistently unlucky.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan suddenly understood, realizing why its power was so immense.

"Senior Martial Brother Xiao, if you hadn't arrived this time, we would have lost our lives. I obtained a piece of Sky Star Wood; please accept it!" Wang Changsheng took out a piece of Sky Star Wood and handed it to Xiao Wentian.

The Wang family had obtained a Sky Star Wood from a secret realm and had cut off some portions for refining artifacts and setting up formations.

Xiao Wentian didn't stand on ceremony and accepted the Sky Star Wood.

"Senior Martial Brother Xiao, Senior Martial Aunt Chen sent you to support us. Is she planning for you to make a public appearance?" Wang Ruyan pressed with her question.

Having dealt with three enemies, a dilemma appeared before them.

If they announced to the outside world that the two of them had killed one late-stage Integration cultivator and two mid-stage Integration cultivators, it was feared that next time the enemies would send two, or even three, late-stage Integration cultivators.

Xiao Wentian was a hidden strength of Zhenhai Palace. If Zhenhai Palace wanted to continue concealing Xiao Wentian, they would have to find a suitable excuse.

Xiao Wentian nodded and said, "Senior Martial Sister Chen shares the same idea. If you hadn't assisted, I wouldn't have been able to slay them." He flicked his wrist, and the red storage ring flew out of his hand, heading towards Wang Changsheng.

He wasn't concerned with false fame; it was simply that Zhenhai Palace needed this reputation.

As is well known, Xuanqing Sect has nine powerful Integration stage cultivators. When Zhenhai Palace was mentioned, it was always just Lin Tianlong and Liu Qingfeng, which was sufficient in the past. But now it's different; Chen Yueying has advanced to the Grand Ascension stage, and Zhenhai Palace needs powerful combat strength to maintain its prestige.

Wang Changsheng shook his head, flicked his sleeve, and the red storage ring flew towards Xiao Wentian.

"Senior Martial Brother Xiao, you're too polite. If you hadn't arrived in time, we would have lost our lives. If you don't mind, we'll announce to the public that these three were all killed by you. If we were to falsely claim credit, next time the enemies might send complete Integration stage cultivators to deal with us." Wang Changsheng said sincerely.

As the saying goes, "people fear fame as pigs fear gaining weight." The greater their reputation, the more intensely their enemies would target them. Xiao Wentian, being a late-stage Integration cultivator and a seventh-order formation master, it would be entirely reasonable and logical to say he slew Yin Peng and the other two.

"Alright, just announce this to the public. I will report the truth to Senior Martial Sister Chen." Xiao Wentian agreed. With a single hand gesture towards the seabed, a blue-glowing magic disk flew out from the depths, landing in his hand.

He understood Wang Changsheng's concerns. The Wang family's ancestral land, Qinglian Island, was overseas, and the Qinglian Immortal Couple's formidable strength would indeed attract the envy and hatred of other races. There was a risk they might even send people to attack Qinglian Island.

Both the Thousandwood Sect and the Four Seas Palace were annihilated because they angered other races. It was understandable that Wang Changsheng harbored such a concern.

Xiao Wentian, being from Zhenhai Palace and also a formation master, did not share this concern.

Wang Changsheng nodded and agreed.

At this moment, the Spirit-Suppressing Sky-Lock Talisman had exhausted its power, and the teleportation array could be used again.

Wang Changsheng sent people to teleport to the other six strongholds to check on the situation of other clan members. At the same time, he dispatched individuals to clear the battlefield. Xiao Wentian, having set up a seventh-order formation, took command of Snow Clam Island.

With Yin Peng and the other two attacking, the Wang family suffered considerable losses.

Wang Yongyan was killed, and thirty-five Soul Transformation cultivators perished. Fortunately, Wang Changsheng had ordered Wang Yidao to retreat to the rear for rest, otherwise Wang Yidao might have been killed.

In this battle, Wang Qingshan used up a Substitute Calamity Pearl, and Wang Changsheng used up a Substitute Calamity Puppet. Their vital blood was severely depleted; even after taking the Blood Qilin Pill, Wang Changsheng would need time to recuperate and was not advisable to fight Integration stage cultivators in the short term.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan, having used the Nine-Turn Soul Nurturing Great Technique, would also need time to recuperate.

"I wonder how Qingfeng and the others are doing. The Silver Shark Clan dispatched three Integration stage cultivators to deal with us, so they must have also dispatched masters to deal with Qingfeng and the others." Wang Ruyan said with some worry.

"Don't worry! The head of each stronghold has a seventh-order talisman. As long as it's not an Integration stage cultivator leading the attack, the losses shouldn't be significant." Wang Changsheng comforted her, though a hint of worry showed in his eyes.

On Green Clam Island, yellow sand rolled across the landscape, and strong winds howled past.

Wang Qingcheng stood on a small mound, his face pale, looking as if his magic power was severely depleted.

In the distance, there was a massive yellow sand curtain, from which a huge explosion emanated, causing the entire island to tremble slightly.

A massive silver lightning burst through the yellow sand curtain, and a graceful young woman in a silver dress flew out from within. Her body was covered in bloodstains, and her aura was weak.

As soon as the young woman in the silver dress escaped, countless silver electric arcs surged across her body.

Just then, a loud male shout rang out. The young woman in the silver dress trembled, her Sea of Consciousness felt like it was tearing apart, and her face contorted in agony.

Wang Qingcheng changed his incantation, and countless yellow-glowing grains of sand danced in the wind, transforming into a yellow-glowing spear that shot straight towards the young woman in the silver dress.

As soon as the young woman in the silver dress recovered her senses, the yellow spear was already before her.

Countless silver scales emerged on her body, protecting her entire form. She crossed her arms and blocked forward, shielding her head.

The yellow spear struck the young woman in the silver dress's arm, emitting a dull "clink," and sparks flew everywhere.

A massive crimson fireball descended from the sky, smashing onto the young woman in the silver dress. She was engulfed by rolling flames, and a shrill female scream emanated from within.

A piercing whooshing sound rang out as dense, seven-colored plumes shot over. After a blur, they transformed into numerous seven-colored flying swords, disappearing into the sea of fire and emitting dull "clanging" sounds.

Wang Qingcheng changed his incantation, and the yellow spear dissipated, turning into a large expanse of yellow-glowing sand. The yellow sand then suddenly coalesced, forming thousands of yellow flying needles that shot straight towards the crimson sea of fire.

A scream was heard as the dense yellow flying needles pierced through the crimson flames. As soon as a miniature shark left the body, a red misty glow descended from the sky, enveloping the miniature shark and sweeping it into a red-glowing jade bottle.

Sun Yuejiao waved her right hand, and the red jade bottle flew back into her sleeve, disappearing from sight.

The Seven-Hued Sparrow descended from the sky and landed beside her. A large number of feathers fell from its body, it was covered in blood, and a burnt smell emanated from it.

The enemy had dispatched six Void Refinement cultivators to attack, two of whom were at the late Void Refinement stage. Relying on the island's protective formation, the enemy couldn't breach Green Clam Island in a short time. However, they sacrificed two specially made thunder beads of immense power, and then deployed a set of treasures, only then managing to break the formation. Fortunately, before the formation was breached, the lower-level clan members on the island had already teleported away; otherwise, the losses would have been truly considerable.

"Let's go, let's check on the other strongholds. I hope they're alright." Wang Qingcheng collected the treasures scattered by the enemies and teleported away with Sun Yuejiao.

On Purple Clam Island, more than half of the island was frozen.

A loud dragon's roar came from high above, and a massive, entirely silver squid fell from a great height, crashing heavily onto the ground and creating a large crater.