Chapter 3090: Century

A hundred years had passed, time flying swiftly, and worldly affairs changing unpredictably.

Over a vast azure sea, a massive treasure ship sailed swiftly.

Wang Qingfeng, Dong Xueli, and over a hundred other passengers stood on its deck, their expressions varied.

After a short while, the treasure ship docked near Tianhai Market City.

Wang Qingfeng and the other passengers queued, disembarking in succession.

After disembarking, Wang Qingfeng summoned a gleaming red flying boat. He and Dong Xueli stepped onto it, and with a flick of his incantation, the red boat glowed brightly and soared into the sky.

They were eager to return, needing to report the Tier-7 Ice Flame as quickly as possible.

On Green Lotus Island, within a secluded manor, Wang Yihong sat in a stone pavilion while Wang Yi'er reported the latest situation to him.

For over a hundred years, Wang Yi'er had been investigating the origin of a certain token. Clan members from various departments had inquired extensively, and they finally had some clues.

The token was very likely left by True Monarch Nine Swords. Since True Monarch Nine Swords was not from a distant past, investigating him was relatively easier. In contrast, the Nine Swords Sect had long vanished into the annals of history, making it difficult to trace. After all, secret realm keys or legacy keys couldn't be universally known; even those who knew of their existence might not have seen them firsthand.

The Treasure Hunting Hall had been investigating True Monarch Nine Swords, including his past locations and battles, hoping to uncover more clues.

A single token alone didn't prove much; it might just be a mere keepsake, and such situations were common. Nevertheless, as this was the Treasure Hunting Hall's duty, Wang Yi'er was quite diligent and dispatched people to keep an eye out for any news regarding True Monarch Nine Swords.

"True Monarch Nine Swords was last seen on the Profound Spirit Continent, battling Granny Sky Spider. Since then, neither of them has reappeared. Rumor has it they perished together, though there are also reports that they went to other continents," Wang Yi'er reported.

Granny Sky Spider was a poison cultivator who originated from rogue cultivators. It was rumored that she raised a Tier-7 Six-Eyed Sand Spider and possessed considerable divine abilities.

Wang Yihong nodded and said, "Send people to investigate Granny Sky Spider's situation. I hope it's not a wasted effort."

The Wang family had obtained many treasure maps and relic maps, and the Treasure Hunting Hall had spent a great deal of time and manpower on them, only to find nothing in the end. Treasure hunting was inherently full of unknowns; perhaps the treasures had already been discovered, or perhaps they were merely the secluded abodes of powerful cultivators.

In recent years, the Treasure Hunting Hall had made some gains, though the yields were not significant. The secluded abode of Rogue Cultivator Flying Dragon remained the Wang family's greatest treasure hunting discovery, a record yet to be broken.

"I have already sent people to inquire about Granny Sky Spider," Wang Yi'er reported truthfully. "We have found out quite a bit, but there's no information about True Monarch Nine Swords."

Wang Yihong nodded. He took out a pale green Dharma plate and sent an incantation into it. Wang Qingfeng's urgent voice rang out: "Yihong, are my father and the others in secluded cultivation?"

"Yes," Wang Yihong replied truthfully. "Patriarch Qingshan emerged from seclusion over a hundred years ago. He took the Tier-6 spiritual flame and Silver Adamantite Crystals, and is currently refining his Dharma Form!"

"Understood," Wang Qingfeng replied. "Let's go find Seventh Brother!"

Wang Yihong put away the communication plate, his face showing delight. Wang Qingfeng and Dong Xueli had returned from their travels, and he wondered if their cultivation had greatly advanced.

On Green Bamboo Peak, in an open space, Wang Lei sat cross-legged on the ground, his eyes closed tightly, his entire body enveloped by countless silver electric arcs.

A sound transmission talisman flew over, floating before him.

The silver electric arcs on his body dissipated. He opened his eyes, grabbed the sound transmission talisman, and crushed it. Wang Qingfeng's urgent voice sounded: "Seventh Brother, we have made a significant discovery in the Azure Glass Sea, and we need to speak with you in person."

"A significant discovery?" Wang Lei murmured to himself. "It seems I need to notify the Master."

Ordinary matters naturally didn't require alarming Wang Qingshan. Since they claimed it was a significant discovery, it must be something important.

Wang Lei walked into the green bamboo building and sent a sound transmission talisman to Wang Qingshan.

Not long after, the door to the secret chamber opened, and Wang Qingshan walked out with a smile on his face.

He had refined the Tier-6 spiritual flame and used Silver Adamantite Crystals to condense his Dharma Form. His Dharma Form was seven-tenths condensed, nearing eight-tenths.

It was quite impressive for an early Integration Stage cultivator to condense their Dharma Form this much. Many cultivators at the early Integration Stage only had their Dharma Form condensed to six-tenths, and a few to five-tenths.

Wang Qingshan and Wang Yidao's Dharma Forms were condensed using Silver Adamantite Crystals, a privilege even Wang Qingfeng didn't have. If Silver Adamantite Crystals weren't such precious and hard-to-find materials, Wang Qingshan's Dharma Form would have been condensed even further.

"Master, Patriarch Qingfeng is looking for you," Wang Lei reported truthfully. "He said he has something important to discuss with you in person."

"Something important?" Wang Qingshan mused. "Go and invite them up!"

Wang Lei acknowledged, then turned and walked down the mountain to invite Wang Qingfeng and Dong Xueli up.

They sat in the bamboo building, sipping tea and chatting. Wang Qingfeng got straight to the point, speaking of his discovery.

"A Tier-7 Ice Flame, a Divine Azure Jade Ore Vein," Wang Qingshan said in a deep voice. After years in secluded cultivation, he also wanted to stretch his limbs. "I'll go there myself!"

"Forget about the Tier-7 Ice Flame," Wang Qingfeng hesitated and suggested. "The Myriad Spirit Ruins is a dangerous place in the Azure Glass Sea; many Integration Stage cultivators have died there. I think it's better to inform Father and Mother!"

"Ninth Uncle and Ninth Aunt have toiled for the family for many years; let them cultivate in peace!" Wang Qingshan insisted. He wasn't coveting the Tier-7 Ice Flame; he simply wanted to do something for the family. "I'll go myself; it's just collecting a clump of Tier-7 Ice Flame."

He believed in being ready when the time came. In the last racial conflict, Wang Qingshan hadn't been of much help. This time, he was determined to acquire the Tier-7 Ice Flame and travel a bit along the way. He had been in the Profound Sun Realm for so many years and had never been to the Azure Glass Sea!

"Notify my father," Dong Xueli suggested. "Let him go with you! It'll be good to have a helper."

Wang Qingshan nodded and instructed: "No problem, Xueli, you go and notify him! It's also a good way to report that you're safe."

"Oh, right, Seventh Brother," Wang Qingfeng said. "We collected two Silver Adamantite Crystals. Take them to condense your Dharma Form!" Wang Qingfeng took out a golden jade box and handed it to Wang Qingshan.

Wang Qingshan was at the Integration Stage; the more condensed his Dharma Form, the stronger his power. Wang Yidao was only at the Void Refinement Stage, so Wang Qingshan naturally had priority for the supply.

"Two Silver Adamantite Crystals!" Wang Qingshan was both surprised and delighted. Condensing these two Silver Adamantite Crystals into his Dharma Form would allow it to reach eight-tenths condensation, greatly enhancing his strength.

"Many thanks, Qingfeng," Wang Qingshan said. He didn't stand on ceremony; he thanked him and accepted the golden jade box.

After chatting for a while, Wang Qingfeng and Dong Xueli bid farewell and departed.

The Han family's cross-spirit treasure ship would only set sail back to the Azure Glass Sea decades later, allowing Wang Qingshan to peacefully condense his Dharma Form during this time.

Wang Qingfeng and Dong Xueli teleported away from Green Lotus Island, heading to the Cangyuan Mountain Range. Meanwhile, Wang Yihong dispatched people to collect materials like Nine Flames Jade. At the same time, the Alchemy Hall, Talisman Hall, Divine Weapon Hall, and Heavenly Array Hall also became busy, refining elixirs, talismans, treasures, and array formations in preparation for the treasure hunt in the Myriad Spirit Ruins.