Chapter 3089: Green Hills Beyond the Pass (Not Available Today)

On Raven Island, in a secluded courtyard with blue tiles.

Cui Yao sat in a blue bamboo pavilion, her face etched with worry. Wang Qingfeng and Dong Xueli had been gone for some time, and if anything happened to them, Cui Yao wouldn't know how to explain it to the family.

The courtyard gate opened, and Wang Qingfeng and Dong Xueli walked in, their expressions solemn. Seeing them, Cui Yao's heart finally settled.

“Ancestor Qingfeng, Ancestor Xueli, you're finally back. Did everything go smoothly?” Cui Yao asked, concerned.

“It was a scheme by evil cultivators targeting Yonghao, but we eliminated the enemies,” Wang Qingfeng replied. “By the way, how much longer until the Han family's Spirit-Crossing Treasure Ship departs for Xuanyuan Continent?”

“Originally, it was scheduled for three hundred years later, but the Han family suddenly moved it up and is currently selling tickets,” Cui Yao replied truthfully. “This has happened before.”

“From now on, gather all the Dark Hall's forces in the Azure Glaze Sea to find information or maps related to the Myriad Spirit Ruins. The more detailed, the better,” Wang Qingfeng instructed. “Also, send people to collect high-grade fire-attribute artifact refining materials, such as Nine-Flame Jade.”

The restrictions in the Myriad Spirit Ruins are not static; otherwise, all valuable items would have been taken long ago. Approximately every ten thousand years, the restrictions enter a weakened phase and also undergo unpredictable changes, which is a major reason why the Myriad Spirit Ruins is considered a dangerous place in the Azure Glaze Sea. Seventh-tier ice flames are difficult to collect; ordinary treasures can easily be damaged by them. Treasures refined with Nine-Flame Jade are better for collecting seventh-tier ice flames.

“Yes, Ancestor Qingfeng,” Cui Yao agreed.

Wang Qingfeng gave a few instructions, then took out a blue jade slip and handed it to Cui Yao, telling her to collect the materials listed on it. They then left the courtyard, planning to head to the Celestial Star Archipelago to take the Spirit-Crossing Treasure Ship back to Xuanyuan Continent.

After Wang Qingfeng and Dong Xueli left, Cui Yao immediately relayed the orders. Soon, Dark Hall disciples throughout the Azure Glaze Sea were dispatched to search for Nine-Flame Jade and items or maps related to the Myriad Spirit Ruins.

At Celestial Star Archipelago, on Seven Stars Island, a massive treasure ship was docked nearby. Han Changfeng and a dozen other Han family disciples stood on the deck, while a line of cultivators waited to purchase tickets. Seven Stars Island was bustling with people and carriages, a lively scene.

At the Seven Stars Palace, where Seven Stars Island's public teleportation array was located, people frequently came and went. A teleportation array glowed with dazzling spiritual light. As the light faded, Wang Qingfeng and Dong Xueli's figures appeared. They had traveled day and night, rushing from the Celestial Crow Archipelago to the Celestial Star Archipelago.

Wang Qingfeng and Dong Xueli breathed a sigh of relief and headed straight outside. Arriving near the Spirit-Crossing Treasure Ship, they joined the queue. After a short wait, they stood before Han Changfeng.

Han Changfeng was somewhat surprised to see Wang Qingfeng and Dong Xueli. He smiled and said, “Fellow Daoist Wang, what a coincidence! Are you returning to Xuanyuan Continent?”

“Indeed. Are there still tickets available?” Wang Qingfeng asked politely.

“Of course. Fellow Daoist Wang and Madam Wang, please board. I will arrange your rooms.” Han Changfeng took out two tickets, handed them to Wang Qingfeng and Dong Xueli, and personally arranged their rooms.

Wang Qingfeng and Dong Xueli did not refuse, settling into their rooms on board to await departure.

Six months later, the Spirit-Crossing Treasure Ship set sail, disappearing into the vast sea.

Xuanyuan Continent, Azure Lotus Island.

At Azure Bamboo Peak, a simple blue bamboo dwelling stood.

The door to a secret chamber opened, and Wang Qingshan emerged, his face beaming with joy. After years of secluded cultivation, he had mastered multiple secret arts, including Golden Cicada Shedding and Soul Extinguishing Blade. He had cultivated the Great Void Soul Forging Art to the seventh level to master the Soul Extinguishing Blade. While Soul Suppressing Roar was a wide-range attack, Soul Extinguishing Blade was a single-target attack, and the latter possessed greater power.

Few clan members had cultivated the Great Void Soul Forging Art to the seventh level, mainly due to the rarity of the necessary material, Jade Soul Crystal. Currently, only Wang Changsheng, Wang Ruyan, and Wang Qingshan in the clan had reached the seventh level of the Great Void Soul Forging Art.

Wang Qingshan stepped outside and saw over a dozen sound transmission talismans floating in mid-air. He examined them one by one.

“A sixth-tier spiritual flame, and a Nine-Light Dragon's Beard Fruit.” Wang Qingshan was slightly surprised. He took out a blue communication disk, infused it with a spell, and instructed, “Qinglong, bring the sixth-tier spiritual flame, the Nine-Light Dragon's Beard Fruit, and the Silver Adamantite Crystal to Azure Bamboo Peak!”

Clan members below the Integration Stage needed contribution points to acquire items from the treasure vault. However, Integration Stage cultivators like Wang Qingshan did not, as their very presence served as a deterrent and protection for the clan. As clan members matured, they would assist in collecting various materials. The sixth-tier spiritual flame was captured by Wang Zongque and three others. The Silver Adamantite Crystal was obtained by the clan's Void Refinement cultivators, while the Nine-Light Dragon's Beard Fruit was left for Wang Qingshan by Wang Changsheng.

“Yes, Ancestor Qingshan,” Wang Qinglong agreed.

A moment later, Wang Qinglong appeared before Wang Qingshan and handed him a blue storage ring. Wang Qingshan inquired about the family's situation, and Wang Qinglong answered truthfully.

Wang Qingshan stepped out of the blue bamboo dwelling and let out a whistle. A deep beastly roar echoed, and a blinding golden lightning glow erupted, revealing the Golden-Horned Thunder-Qilin Beast before Wang Qingshan. The Golden-Horned Thunder-Qilin Beast was still a low-grade sixth-tier beast, having survived two major Heavenly Tribulations.

Wang Qingshan took out the Nine-Light Dragon's Beard Fruit, peeled off its flesh, and fed it to the Golden-Horned Thunder-Qilin Beast. He then handed the pit to Wang Qinglong, instructing him to give it to the spirit plant cultivator to grow a Nine-Light Dragon's Beard Fruit tree. Wang Qinglong put away the pit and left Azure Bamboo Peak.

The Golden-Horned Thunder-Qilin Beast let out a loud roar. Its skin slowly turned blood-red, and a brilliant golden light radiated from its body. After a while, the golden light dispersed, and the Golden-Horned Thunder-Qilin Beast vanished. In its place stood a burly young man in golden robes, with a single golden horn on his head and some golden scales visible on his arms and chest. Its bloodline was somewhat mixed, so even after consuming the Nine-Light Dragon's Beard Fruit, it couldn't fully transform into a human form.

“Greetings, Master,” the golden-robed youth spoke in a somewhat clumsy tone.

“Now that you've transformed, your cultivation will be much easier. From now on, your name shall be Wang Lei!” Wang Qingshan gave him a name and took out a set of dharma robes for him to wear.

“Thank you, Master, for bestowing a name,” Wang Lei expressed his gratitude repeatedly.

“From now on, you will be responsible for receiving guests. I will be entering secluded cultivation for some time, so do not disturb me unless it's urgent.” Wang Qingshan gave a few instructions, then turned and walked into a stone chamber. He intended to refine the sixth-tier spiritual flame and condense a Dharma Idol using the Silver Adamantite Crystal.

Wang Qingshan sat cross-legged, took out the Qiankun Fire Bottle, and infused it with a spell. The stopper flew off, and a stream of golden flames shot out, quickly raising the temperature in the chamber. As the golden flames appeared, they intensely churned and transformed into a golden fire phoenix, soaring directly towards Wang Qingshan. Wang Qingshan opened his mouth and spat out a cluster of cyan-gold flames, which formed into a cyan-gold fire dragon that met the phoenix head-on. The golden fire phoenix and the cyan-gold fire dragon battled fiercely. Wang Qingshan continuously released streams of cyan sword energy, shattering the golden fire phoenix's body. However, the golden flames quickly re-condensed, reforming into another golden fire phoenix. As time passed, the golden fire phoenix's recovery speed slowed down, and it was gradually consumed by the cyan-gold fire dragon.