Chapter 3218: Seven-Level Ice Flame

A large amount of white ice chips appeared on the ground and stone walls, quickly thickening and turning into a layer of ice. In less than three breaths, the room was covered in ice, transforming into an ice cave.

The blue light was unmistakably a blue phoenix, emitting bone-chilling cold. Wang Changsheng threw a punch, its force like thunder, shattering the blue phoenix's body into countless tiny blue flames. These flames, as if guided, converged in one direction and once again reformed into a blue phoenix.

A hazy blue fist projection shot out, once again shattering the blue phoenix into countless blue flames. This time, before the blue flames could coalesce, Wang Changsheng opened his mouth and spat out a beam of blue light, which was the Glazed Ice Flame. The Glazed Ice Flame suddenly solidified, transforming into a snow-blue mini flood dragon that pounced towards the blue flames.

Each time the seventh-rank ice flame transformed into a blue phoenix, it would be shattered by Wang Changsheng. The snow-blue flood dragon then slowly devoured the seventh-rank ice flame, growing in size as it did so. Refining the seventh-rank ice flame required some time; it could not be accomplished quickly.

In a nine-story blue pavilion, Wang Ruyi and Wang Rumeng sat together, chatting idly.

"Sister, are you really going to marry him? Shouldn't you observe him for a bit longer?" Wang Rumeng advised.

Wang Ruyi shook her head and said, "I have observed him for a long time; there's no need to observe him further."

"What if you're mistaken? That would be troublesome. As far as I know, Fellow Daoist Ximen and others are all excellent, with great talent and potential. We know their backgrounds well, and they are a perfect match for you." Wang Rumeng tried to persuade her. Countless young talents wished to marry Wang Ruyi; even becoming a live-in son-in-law was not an issue for them.

"So what? There are plenty of excellent people. I must like him. If I like him, he's a rare treasure. If I don't like him, no matter how excellent he is, I won't care for him." Wang Ruyi said dismissively.

"Sister, aren't you afraid of losing this gamble? If you lose, you'll lose miserably." Wang Rumeng said with some worry.

Wang Ruyi sighed and said, "Silly sister, who can guarantee they will never lose? Is treasure hunting guaranteed to yield rewards? Is fighting enemies guaranteed to result in victory? Is traveling outside guaranteed to bring gains? If you fail to break through a major realm, you'll die; will you then be afraid of death and not attempt to break through a major realm?"

"That seems to be true." Wang Rumeng nodded.

"I trust my own judgment, and I trust him." Wang Ruyi's gaze was firm; she wasn't acting impulsively. She had observed Long Qingfeng for a period, gained a certain understanding of his character, and only then considered becoming cultivation partners with him.

Long Qingfeng was a strong-willed person. When he was first saved, his injuries hadn't fully healed, yet he left the Wang family. He always repaid kindness; the Wang family saved his life, and he offered the Nine-Light Dragon Whisker Fruit as recompense.

"If he ever wrongs you, I will definitely kill him." Wang Rumeng said seriously.

Wang Ruyi smiled slightly, knowing Wang Rumeng wasn't joking. Wang Rumeng and Wang Changsheng both cultivated the Myriad Sea Immortal Sutra. She rarely sparred with others, so outsiders didn't fully understand Wang Rumeng's strength. However, Wang Ruyi had been with Wang Rumeng for many years and knew her true capabilities. In terms of strength, Wang Rumeng might not be inferior to her; it was just that Wang Rumeng rarely took action.

After chatting for a while, Wang Ruyi went back to rest.

Six months later, Long Qingfeng and Wang Ruyi's wedding was held on Green Lotus Peak. No grand invitations were sent out; only a few high-ranking members attended, and the event was kept confidential. Wang Changsheng, Wang Ruyan, Wang Qingshan, Wang Qingcheng, Wang Yidao, and Wang Mengbin were all present, which showed the importance placed on this marriage.

After bowing to heaven and earth, Long Qingfeng also changed his address, just like Wang Ruyi, addressing Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan as "Old Ancestors." Wang Changsheng presented two mid-grade Spirit Treasures as wedding gifts, Wang Ruyan presented two seventh-rank talismans, and Wang Qingshan and others also offered their congratulations and gifts. After the marriage, Wang Ruyi and Long Qingfeng moved to Green Lotus Valley. Only a few high-ranking members knew about this marriage; many clan members were unaware of it.

In contrast, Wang Yidao and Du Xueyao's wedding was much livelier. Forces such as Zhenhai Palace, Myriad Spirit Sect, Ximen Family, Long Family, Han Family, and Taiyang Sect all sent representatives to congratulate them, and the venue was packed.

"Senior Wang, I'd like to propose a toast to you. May you and Immortal Du have a harmonious century together."

"I congratulate Senior Wang and Immortal Du on having noble children soon. I'll drink this first as a sign of respect."

"Congratulations on your grand wedding, Senior Wang. I'll drink this first as a sign of respect."

Many guests toasted Wang Yidao. Wang Yidao was not good with words, but when someone offered a toast, he accepted all comers with a face full of smiles. It was clear he was very happy. Wang Yongqian helped entertain guests, trying to ensure every guest had a good time.

After the banquet dispersed, Wang Yidao went to the bridal chamber. Du Xueyao was sitting on the bed, a red veil covering her face. Wang Yidao lifted the red veil, his gaze fixed on Du Xueyao.

"So beautiful." Wang Yidao grinned.

"Yidao, I want to ask you a question. Why do you want to marry me?" Du Xueyao said seriously. In terms of talent, she wasn't particularly outstanding; in terms of strength, she wasn't strong; and in terms of background, the Du family's strength wasn't formidable. To put it bluntly, if Wang Yidao wished, there were plenty of female cultivators with powerful backgrounds, exceptional beauty, and formidable strength who would be willing to marry him.

Wang Yidao had been cultivating for less than ten thousand years and was already at the Integration stage. He was certainly a spiritual physique holder, a fact any discerning person could see. Du Xueyao had to figure out why Wang Yidao wanted to marry her; this was very important.

"Because I like you!" Wang Yidao said truthfully.

"Why do you like me? Or rather, what do you like about me? I really want to know." Du Xueyao continued to ask.

Wang Yidao paused slightly, thought for a moment, and then said seriously, "You ask me if I'm happy."

As the first spiritual physique holder in the family, Wang Changsheng and other high-ranking members placed great hopes on Wang Yidao, as did his parents and siblings. They all cared about Wang Yidao's cultivation and realm, but no one had ever asked him if he was happy, or rather, they overlooked this question. As the Wang family's first spiritual physique holder, the family poured vast resources into him, all hoping he would grow quickly and contribute to the family. Only Du Xueyao had ever asked Wang Yidao if he was happy.

Du Xueyao was stunned. She had never expected this answer.

"I will never fail you in this life!" Wang Yidao tightly clasped Du Xueyao's hands and vowed.

Du Xueyao smiled brightly, radiant as peach blossoms, and nodded, saying, "Your words are enough."

In a secret chamber, Wang Changsheng sat cross-legged on a blue futon. A snow-blue flame floated in mid-air, and the ice layer in the room was several feet thick. After refining the seventh-rank ice flame, the Glazed Ice Flame successfully advanced to the seventh rank. Its artifact refining efficiency significantly improved, and it could also be used against enemies. Even among the Spiritfire Tribe, few Integration stage cultivators possessed a seventh-rank spirit flame.

Wang Changsheng put away the Glazed Ice Flame, took out the Stygian River Water, and began to condense his Dharma Idol. Wang Qingshan and others had successively advanced to the Integration stage, making Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan much more at ease, allowing them to cultivate with peace of mind.