Chapter 3170: Begonia Reports Safety

Zhenhai Palace is now brimming with talented individuals. What task does Wang Changsheng need to undertake? Is Wanling Abyss still a desolate place? He couldn't figure it out; he'd know once he saw Zhao Yunxiao.

Wang Changsheng walked out. Outside, Wang Ruyan and Zhao Yunxiao were sitting in a stone pavilion, sipping tea and chatting.

"Senior Martial Brother Zhao, what task has Senior Martial Uncle Chen assigned me?" Wang Changsheng asked directly.

"Senior Lin of the Xuanqing Sect plans to refine a Cross-Spirit Treasure Ship. They need to recruit a group of high-level cultivators, especially Seventh-tier Formation Masters and Seventh-tier Artifact Refiners. This will also be a large-scale exchange event. Senior Martial Brother Lin and Senior Martial Brother Xiao will both attend. Senior Martial Uncle Chen wants you to assign a group of people to participate in refining the Cross-Spirit Treasure Ship. It's also an opportunity to learn, as Senior Lin will offer guidance on artifact refining techniques," Zhao Yunxiao said slowly.

Xuanqingzi is an Eighth-tier Artifact Refiner. The Xuanqing Heaven Transformation Flag was refined by him with the help of his disciples. The Cross-Spirit Treasure Ship is no ordinary treasure; it requires the mobilization of various skilled talents.

"Refining a Cross-Spirit Treasure Ship! The Xuanqing Sect has many affiliated forces; do they really need to involve Zhenhai Palace?" Wang Changsheng asked, puzzled. He didn't believe the Xuanqing Sect was being so benevolent. After all, during the last conflict between Zhenhai Palace and the Silver Shark Clan, the Xuanqing Sect initially didn't help, only offering assistance later for unknown reasons.

"With the Xuanqing Sect's strength, they don't need Zhenhai Palace's help to refine a Cross-Spirit Treasure Ship. However, refining it is one thing; navigating it is another. Without a Mahayana cultivator to deter them, other races might not show respect. When the Han family's Cross-Spirit Treasure Ship first began its voyages, it was attacked by multiple races. True Monarch Wanhai personally intervened, annihilating several races; only then did those foreign tribes behave themselves," Zhao Yunxiao explained.

To some extent, the Cross-Spirit Treasure Ship serves as a bridge for communication between the human race in the Azure Glazed Sea and the Xuanling Continent; it's not merely a treasure. Attacking a Cross-Spirit Treasure Ship means facing the wrath of multiple Mahayana cultivators. Otherwise, the Han family's Cross-Spirit Treasure Ship would have been destroyed by foreign tribes long ago.

The Xuanqing Sect involving Zhenhai Palace is, to put it plainly, about sharing benefits and jointly bearing risks. If Zhenhai Palace were not involved, and the Cross-Spirit Treasure Ship were attacked by foreign tribes, Chen Yueying could simply pretend not to see it and remain uninvolved.

Wang Changsheng suddenly understood and asked, "Approximately how many people are needed?"

"You can decide that yourself. The main purpose is to communicate with other fellow cultivators. I recall your family doesn't have many Formation Masters, so you could bring more juniors. The Seven Star Gate has assigned several Formation Masters to participate, and working with them will be beneficial for improving your Formation Masters' array-setting skills. Depart as soon as possible for Floating Cloud Island," Zhao Yunxiao said with a smile. To be frank, whether the Wang family participated in refining the Cross-Spirit Treasure Ship this time wouldn't be an issue. Having the Wang family send elite members to participate would help foster the growth of their skilled talents.

"I understand. Thank you, Senior Martial Brother Zhao." Wang Changsheng expressed his gratitude. Participating in the refinement of the Cross-Spirit Treasure Ship alongside other Seventh-tier Artifact Refiners would certainly benefit his artifact refining skills.

"We're family, no need to be so polite. You go about your business! I need to return to oversee the market." Zhao Yunxiao rose to take his leave, and Wang Ruyan personally saw him off.

Wang Changsheng summoned Wang Moshan and instructed him to select skilled talents, especially Formation Masters, to accompany him to Floating Cloud Island.

"Excellent, I'll attend to it right away," Wang Moshan said, overjoyed.

"Husband, you take the clan members. I won't go. Yidao has only recently advanced to the Integration Stage, so it's better for me to stay with him and guard Qinglian Island," Wang Ruyan suggested.

Wang Changsheng nodded, as he had thought the same. If Wang Qingshan and Duan Tongtian were to return, Wang Ruyan wouldn't need to stay and guard Qinglian Island.

Soon, Wang Moshan's order was disseminated. The family selected various skilled talents, including Formation Masters, Artifact Refiners, Spirit Planters, and Spirit Controllers.

Five days later, Wang Changsheng departed from Qinglian Island with over fifty clan members, including Wang Jiye, Wang Zongque, Wang Yong'an, and Wang Shenming. Being able to participate in the refinement of the Cross-Spirit Treasure Ship was an honor and an opportunity to accumulate experience. If the Wang family were to produce a Mahayana cultivator, they could then attempt to refine a Cross-Spirit Treasure Ship themselves.

Half a month passed. One day, Wang Ruyan was instructing Wang Yulan in talisman crafting. She seemed to sense something, took a shimmering blue dharma plate from her person, cast a spell, and her expression changed. Wang Ruyan quickly left Qinglian Peak and went to Dongli Hall.

Wang Moshan had been waiting for a long time and quickly greeted her.

"Is it true? Is it really Haitang?" Wang Ruyan asked. A message from the lower realm clan members reported that Ye Haitang's separated soul had descended and returned to the Dongli Realm. The new generation of clan members didn't recognize Ye Haitang and were hesitant to allow her onto Qinglian Island. They quickly contacted the upper realm clan members to report to Wang Ruyan.

Wang Moshan shook his head and said, "I'm not sure. The clan members in the lower realm don't know much about Ancestor Haitang." If Ye Haitang's Natal Soul Lamp hadn't remained lit, they wouldn't have contacted the upper realm clan members at all.

Wang Ruyan strode in, activated the formation, and contacted the lower realm clan members. She told them some details about Ye Haitang's early childhood, information only Ye Haitang herself would know.

"Ask her clearly. If she can answer correctly, then it's Haitang. Have her contact me immediately," Wang Ruyan instructed.

"Yes, Ancestor," the clan member agreed and cut off the communication.

Wang Ruyan felt a bit uneasy. She wished Ye Haitang had contacted them sooner. She didn't know where Ye Haitang had gone, as there had been no news for so long. It was too late to inform Wang Changsheng at this point.

A short while later, the communication array responded. Wang Ruyan quickly cast a spell, and a pleasant female voice sounded: "Aunt, it's Haitang. I've finally reached you! I'm currently on the Demon Flame Continent in the Demon Realm, working for the Heavenly Demon Palace."

"The Demon Realm! How did you end up in the Demon Realm?" Wang Ruyan was slightly stunned, her face full of disbelief.

Ye Haitang briefly recounted her experiences over the years and inquired about the Wang family's situation, to which Wang Ruyan truthfully replied.

"Uncle, Aunt, and Cousin Qingshan have all advanced to the Integration Stage, that's wonderful! The Demon Realm and the Xuanyang Realm are parallel planes, but crossing between them is quite difficult. If I get the chance, I'll visit you in the Xuanyang Realm. By the way, where are Uncle and Cousin Qingshan?" Ye Haitang asked about Wang Changsheng and Wang Qingshan.

"They are both out on business and not on Qinglian Island. We've been looking for you, but there's been no news. Your uncle will certainly be delighted to know you're safe and sound. Take good care of yourself; cultivation is important. Don't separate your soul and descend to the lower realms again," Wang Ruyan admonished.

"Understood, Aunt. If there's nothing else, let's end it here! The Golden Orb Divine Crystal can't withstand further consumption," Ye Haitang suggested.

"Alright, take good care of yourself," Wang Ruyan earnestly advised.

Ye Haitang agreed and cut off the communication.

"I didn't expect Haitang to go to the Demon Realm. To go to the Demon Realm, one needs a treasure like a realm-breaking plate," Wang Ruyan murmured to herself. Other spirit realms would be fine, but the Demon Realm is a plane where demonic cultivators gather. Demonic cultivators cultivate with demonic energy, and for immortal cultivators, replenishing their magical power in the Demon Realm is a serious problem. Therefore, immortal cultivators generally do not go to the Demon Realm unless absolutely necessary.

"Haitang's existence is a top family secret. Just know this and don't tell anyone else," Wang Ruyan instructed Wang Moshan, who readily agreed.