Chapter 3127

Races with human-like physiques are generally similar to humans in build, but their innate divine abilities are often more potent. The Firefly Race, for example, shares a decent relationship with the Human Race.

While the two races maintain good relations, it doesn't mean their members always coexist peacefully. Significant conflicts of interest can still lead to fierce battles.

"I am Jin Hong. It's a pleasure to meet you two fellow Daoists."

The man in the golden robe said courteously, a hint of apprehension flashing deep in his eyes.

Lightning cultivators are rare, and even a top-grade sixth-tier Azureblood Dove is no match for them. Their strength is considerable.

"I am Wang Bin. It's a pleasure to meet you, Fellow Daoist Jin."

Wang Mengbin said with a smile.

Jin Hong hesitated briefly, then cupped his fists and said, "Fellow Daoist Wang, may I presume to ask if you found any Blood Mushroom Flowers when you discovered the Azureblood Dove? I am willing to pay a hefty price for them."

Blood Mushroom Flowers grow one petal every three thousand years and are a primary ingredient for various detoxifying elixirs. The older the flower, the more effective its detoxification properties.

"Blood Mushroom Flower!"

Wang Mengbin pondered for a moment, then flicked his sleeve. A green jade box shot out, flying towards Jin Hong.

Jin Hong swept it with his divine sense, thoroughly inspecting it. Only after confirming there were no issues did he catch the green jade box. Opening it, he saw a small, blood-red flower with three petals, shaped remarkably like mushrooms.

"A nine-thousand-year-old Blood Mushroom Flower! What do you wish in return, fellow Daoist? A demon core? Or demonic beast materials?"

Jin Hong's face lit up with joy.

"Just give whatever you deem appropriate."

Wang Mengbin said casually.

He possessed even older Blood Mushroom Flowers, with five nine-thousand-year-old ones in his collection. Giving one to Jin Hong was a way to foster goodwill. Being in a foreign land, making more friends had no downsides; perhaps one day, they might offer assistance.

Jin Hong pondered for a moment, then took out a green storage ring and tossed it to Wang Mengbin.

Wang Mengbin scanned it several times with his divine sense, finding no issues. Only then did he catch the green storage ring. After a quick scan with his divine sense, he nodded and said, "Golden Thunder Crystal. This material is indeed rare. It's a deal. We have other matters to attend to, so we won't stay long. Farewell."

After saying this, Wang Mengbin put away the Azureblood Dove's corpse. With a flick of his hand, the silver flying boat immediately glowed brightly and ascended into the sky.

Less than half a day later, the silver flying boat appeared in the southeastern corner of the Ancient Moon Mountain Range. They could see a massive valley surrounded on three sides by mountains, dotted with numerous buildings. The streets were wide and clean, bustling with people, mostly of other races, though some humans were also visible.

In the major markets of the Xuanyuan Continent, non-human races were rarely seen. In contrast, the markets of the Qianyuan Continent were a mix of humans and various other races.

Wang Mengbin changed his hand seals, and the silver flying boat slowly descended. He put away the flying boat and walked into the valley with Wang Yingjie.

Within a secluded courtyard with dark grey roof tiles stood a two-story green pavilion and a green stone pavilion. Bai Yuqi and True Monarch Hunyuan were seated in the stone pavilion, engaged in little conversation.

Soon after, the courtyard gate opened, and Wang Mengbin and Wang Yingjie entered.

"Husband, did you acquire the Azureblood Dove's inner core?"

Bai Yuqi pressed.

"Yes, we did."

Wang Mengbin nodded.

Wang Yingjie strode towards the pavilion to hand the inner core to Liu Hongxue for alchemy.

"By my reckoning, it's been nearly a thousand years since we set out."

Wang Mengbin sighed softly. They had yet to reach the Tomb of Dangyue, having encountered racial conflicts, ambushes, and even large-scale beast tides along the way.

There was no avoiding these occurrences; reaching the Tomb of Dangyue required traversing territories of multiple races, and treasure hunting was far from easy.

"Once we find the Blooming Core Fruit, we can return."

True Monarch Hunyuan said.

"I hope so!"

Wang Mengbin said meaningfully. He didn't fully trust True Monarch Hunyuan, and whether the Blooming Core Fruit even existed was still up for debate.

After a brief chat, Wang Mengbin returned to his room to rest. They planned to stay in the market city for a while, waiting for Wang Zongyun's injuries to heal before proceeding to the Tomb of Dangyue.

Xuanyuan Continent, Blood Sabre Sect.

In a secluded courtyard with dark grey roof tiles, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan sat in a green bamboo pavilion. A tall, slender youth in a golden robe was reporting to them, while Wang Chuanming stood by.

This was Wang Hengyao. He had lost his physical body during a battle with an enemy and, using the Soul Fusion Great Art, had merged with a disciple of the Blood Sabre Sect. He personally led Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan into the Blood Sabre Sect, though Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan were hidden by the Azurechi Pearl, so the guards did not detect them.

"What? He led a team to the Myriad Spirit Abyss for treasure hunting? And the treasury is completely empty?"

Wang Changsheng said with a frown.

It was one thing for True Monarch Blood Sabre to lead a team to the Myriad Spirit Abyss for treasure hunting, but for the Blood Sabre Sect's treasury to be completely empty, and for the disciples guarding it to have been taken by True Monarch Blood Sabre himself, clearly indicated that True Monarch Blood Sabre had anticipated Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan's arrival and had fled in advance.

It seemed, then, that the Spirit Transformation cultivators and spiritual entities in the Ice Sea Realm were all killed by True Monarch Blood Sabre. To call it a coincidence would be too much of one.

This presented a problem. The Xuanyuan Continent was vast, and if True Monarch Blood Sabre intended to hide, it would be extremely difficult for Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan to find him.

Why would True Monarch Blood Sabre abandon his comfortable position as sect master, descend to the lower realms to kill cultivators and spiritual entities from the Wang family, and then flee? If it was for revenge on behalf of the Blood Sabre Sect, tens of thousands of years had passed; why seek revenge now, and not earlier or later? Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan were utterly perplexed.

Naturally, they couldn't have known that the spy Wang Chuanming had planted had been exposed, alarming True Monarch Blood Sabre. Furthermore, with Li Yihong's death, True Monarch Blood Sabre mistakenly believed the Wang family was responsible, prompting his preemptive escape.

Had Li Yihong not died, True Monarch Blood Sabre would not have fled so quickly.

True Monarch Blood Sabre had departed with the Blood Sabre Sect's elites, emptying the treasury of all its assets, leaving the sect a mere empty shell.

In that case, there was little point in Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan destroying the Blood Sabre Sect; it would only alert their target. If True Monarch Blood Sabre specifically targeted the younger generation of the Wang family, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan would truly be powerless.

The thought of True Monarch Blood Sabre secretly coveting the Wang family sent a chill down Wang Changsheng's spine.

By not disturbing the Blood Sabre Sect and pretending to know nothing, they could buy themselves some time. Of course, it wasn't impossible that True Monarch Blood Sabre had genuinely gone to the Myriad Spirit Abyss for treasure hunting, but Wang Changsheng believed the probability was very low.

Wang Hengyao nodded. "Indeed! The Blood Sabre Sect is now in utter chaos. The three remaining Void Refinement elders have rushed back from their sub-branches and are currently discussing countermeasures."

No one found it strange that True Monarch Blood Sabre took ten Void Refinement cultivators on a treasure hunt. However, emptying the treasury of all its contents inevitably led to speculation.

Had True Monarch Blood Sabre been assassinated? Or had he offended some major power and fled with his elites?

"He only took ten Void Refinement cultivators? No other juniors?"

Wang Ruyan asked.

"No, the immediate families of the three Void Refinement cultivators are still at the Blood Sabre Sect."

Wang Hengyao reported truthfully.

"Chuanming, I'm leaving this place to you. Pay close attention to True Monarch Blood Sabre's movements. We must return to Azure Lotus Island."

Wang Changsheng instructed. He worried that True Monarch Blood Sabre might be using a feint to attack Azure Lotus Island. While the possibility was low, they couldn't afford to be unprepared.

"Yes, Old Ancestor."

Wang Chuanming assented.

Wang Hengyao conjured a glittering green flying boat. Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan stepped aboard, concealed by the Azurechi Pearl. Wang Hengyao then departed the Blood Sabre Sect with them.