Chapter 3082

Early on, Wang Chuanming had spies infiltrate other factions. These spies, once they rose to high positions, could easily turn against them. Fortunately, multiple layers of separation prevented any direct link back to the Wang family.

With the Soul Fusion Great Method, it became much easier for the Dark Hall to place spies. These infiltrators were all Wang family cultivators who had taken over the bodies of lower-ranked cultivators. Their unwavering loyalty to the family made it simpler for them to rise through the ranks and gather intelligence.

Besides the Blood Blade Sect, the Dark Hall also had spies within the Cold Flame Sect. As for the Azure Profound Sect, Wang Chuanming currently dared not infiltrate it, as the sect harbored Mahayana cultivators. Should a spy be exposed there, and the Azure Profound Sect trace it back to the Wang family, it would spell serious trouble for them.

The Cold Flame Sect had no Mahayana cultivators, so even if they discovered the Wang family's spies, they would be powerless to act against them. The relationship between the Wang family and the Cold Flame Sect was already strained.

The Dark Hall also had a small number of spies among the foreign races, prioritizing quality over quantity.

Wang Changsheng nodded and instructed, "Very well. Bring Long Qingfeng here; I wish to meet him. I'll personally ask him why True Monarch Blood Blade intends to harm him."

There must be a reason why True Monarch Blood Blade dispatched his disciples to pursue Long Qingfeng. The Dragon Stabilizing Plate also raised questions, as there had been no mention of True Monarch Blood Blade being skilled in artifact refining.

At that moment, Wang Yihong retrieved a blue communication disk from his robes. As he activated it with an incantation, Wang Ruyi's voice resonated from it: "Ancestor Yihong, I have an urgent matter to report to you."

"I am currently reporting to the Old Ancestor on Green Lotus Peak; please come here." Wang Yihong instructed.

"Understood, I'm on my way." Wang Ruyi's joyful voice emanated from the communication disk.

Soon after, Wang Ruyi appeared before Wang Changsheng, presenting two jade caskets and recounting the events.

"Nine-Light Dragon Whisker Fruit! This is a unique, rare fruit exclusive to the Nine Dragon Palace. Could he be the individual the Nine Dragon Palace is currently pursuing?" Wang Chuanming said with a frown.

Cui Yao, the deputy head of the Dark Hall, had been gathering intelligence in the Green Glass Sea Region. The widespread rumors of Long Xiao dispatching individuals to hunt Long Qingfeng in that region naturally found their way back to the Xuanling Continent.

"The Nine Dragon Palace? What is this all about?" Wang Changsheng's brow furrowed.

"Old Ancestor, please forgive me; your grandson has only just recalled this. I initially thought it was merely a coincidence of names, but it now appears he is likely Long Qingfeng, the youngest son of Long Tianyu, the previous Palace Master of the Nine Dragon Palace, and Long Xiao's half-brother." Wang Chuanming retrieved a blue jade slip and handed it to Wang Changsheng.

"He has already departed, and his injuries are not yet fully healed. Perhaps we should take the Dragon Stabilizing Plate and go search for him?" Wang Yihong suggested.

He wasn't coveting Long Qingfeng's possessions; rather, he was concerned that Long Qingfeng might be captured by the Blood Blade Sect, which could lead to True Monarch Blood Blade discovering the identity of Sun Wang's killer.

"This individual is highly cautious; sending people to find him would only provoke his suspicion. Let it be. Regardless, he is Ruyi's savior. We should swiftly infiltrate the Blood Blade Sect to uncover the full extent of the animosity between Long Qingfeng and True Monarch Blood Blade." Wang Changsheng instructed. He hadn't anticipated such a confrontation with True Monarch Blood Blade, but now that it had arisen, precautions were essential.

"Understood, Old Ancestor." Wang Chuanming and the other two assented.

Wang Changsheng gave a few final instructions before dismissing them.

Two Nine-Light Dragon Whisker Fruits should enable two spirit beasts to assume human form. Furthermore, with the fruit pits, the Wang family could potentially cultivate their own Nine-Light Dragon Whisker Fruits.

A streak of crimson light flew towards them; it was the Wood Demon.

The Wood Demon was currently a high-grade sixth-tier creature. Over the years, Wang family members had consistently sought out Wood Demon crystal cores for it to consume.

The Mirage Dragon required more resources to advance, yet the Wood Demon progressed even more rapidly. Regrettably, neither the Spirit Opening Pill nor the Nine-Light Dragon Whisker Fruit offered much assistance for the Wood Demon's transformation into human form.

Wang Shen, a spirit herb that had taken human form after over thirty thousand years, had an experience that was not replicable. Wang Changsheng himself had acquired a fifty-thousand-year-old spirit herb that had yet to transform.

In the lower realms, it was quite remarkable for a five-spirit root cultivator to reach the Nascent Soul stage. Yet, in the Profound Sun Realm, there had been Mahayana cultivators with five spirit roots. Beyond the realm's abundant resources, fortunate encounters also played a crucial role; among the numerous five-spirit root cultivators, only a few managed to reach the Mahayana stage.

After all, it was rare for plants to become spirits, and transformation into human form required unique serendipitous opportunities.

Wang Changsheng had consulted numerous ancient texts and discussed this subject with Gongsun Yang. While there were many Wood Demons on the Xuanling Continent, and even Xuan Qingzi raised high-tier ones, very few were capable of achieving human form.

Wang Changsheng took out a blood-red crystal core and tossed it to the Wood Demon. This was a sixth-tier Wood Demon crystal core, acquired by Wang Moxin during an auction he hosted.

The Wood Demon's body curled into a ball, enveloping the crimson crystal core. Wang Changsheng paid it no further mind, allowing it to slowly refine the core.

At present, only the Mirage Dragon had not yet transformed. Enabling its transformation would likely accelerate its growth.

He let out a whistle, and the Mirage Dragon flew from a distance, landing before Wang Changsheng. It was currently a mid-grade sixth-tier creature, highly skilled in illusions.

Wang Changsheng led the Mirage Dragon to a secret chamber, took out a Nine-Light Dragon Whisker Fruit, and fed it to the beast. The Mirage Dragon then emitted deafening roars, its body trembled, and its skin gradually transformed into a crimson hue.

He retrieved a set of golden magical robes, placed them on the ground, and closed the chamber door.

Less than a quarter of an hour later, the door opened, and a slender young woman in a golden dress emerged. It was the Mirage Dragon. While Wang Lin, Wang Tunian, and Wang Chan were all male, the Mirage Dragon was female.

"Greetings, Master. Thank you for bestowing this fruit." The Mirage Dragon spoke in an unpolished tone, as she had only just transformed and had not yet fully mastered human language.

"From now on, your name shall be Wang Mengli!" Wang Changsheng named the Mirage Dragon. The Mirage Dragon had previously consumed numerous Dream-Departing Fruits, which were known to aid cultivators specializing in illusions in their advancement.

"Yes, Master." Wang Mengli assented.

Wang Changsheng gave her a few instructions, then told her to return to the secret chamber to cultivate. Following her transformation, the Mirage Dragon's cultivation speed would significantly increase.

Wang Changsheng intended to give the other Nine-Light Dragon Whisker Fruit to Wang Qingshan. Wang Qingshan's Golden Horned Thunder-Scaled Beast had already reached the sixth-tier, but its mixed bloodline made transformation into human form quite difficult. The Nine-Light Dragon Whisker Fruit would considerably ease this process.

Wang Qingshan was still in secluded cultivation. Wang Changsheng planned to hand over the Nine-Light Dragon Whisker Fruit to him once he emerged.

Entering a secret chamber, Wang Changsheng sat cross-legged and began his cultivation.

In the Green Glass Sea Region, a stretch of azure sea.

A loud boom echoed from high in the sky, as a massive crimson fire glow appeared on the horizon, strikingly conspicuous. From within the crimson blaze, a streak of green light shot forth, revealing an enormous green giant owl. Its body was charred black, emitting a burnt odor, and it was bleeding profusely. Its left wing appeared unnatural, and its right claw was broken, giving it the appearance of being severely wounded.

A clear, resonant sword cry rang out as a white long rainbow streaked forward. The green giant owl opened its beak and spat out a beam of green light, which was instantly shattered. A piteous bird cry pierced the air as the green giant owl was bisected by the white long rainbow. The moment a miniature green owl emerged from its body, a crimson aura descended from the sky, enveloped the tiny creature, and drew it into a red jade bottle.

Wang Qingfeng and Dong Xueli flew from a distance, pausing high above the sea.