Chapter 3219: Qingxiao Fusion (No More Today)

On Amethyst Island, in a secret chamber, Wang Qingxiao sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion, his expression solemn. He was already at the late Void Refinement stage. Not long ago, Wang Changsheng had given him a Sky Dragon Pill, a unique elixir from the Nine Dragon Palace, which was said to be highly beneficial to him.

Wang Qingxiao took out a porcelain bottle and poured out a pale golden pill. The pill's surface was adorned with intricate patterns, closely resembling a miniature flood dragon. He placed the Sky Dragon Pill in his mouth, and it dissolved instantly upon entry.

Soon after, Wang Qingxiao felt his body intensely hot, as if he had fallen into a volcanic pool. His entire body was uncomfortably warm, and a vast energy surged from his abdomen, coursing wildly through him. Wang Qingxiao quickly circulated his cultivation technique to refine this energy. According to Long Qingfeng, consuming the Sky Dragon Pill would accelerate his progression to the Void Refinement Grand Completion stage.

Before long, Wang Qingxiao's face turned beet red, veins protruded, and his skin became blood-red. White dragon scales spontaneously appeared, covering and protecting his entire body.

***

On Yuheng Island, where the Dark Nether Ghost Wood was located, the Yin energy was particularly dense. In a secluded small courtyard, Wang Chan and Wang Can sat within a green stone pavilion, their expressions serious. Whenever they needed to enter secluded cultivation, they would come to Yuheng Island.

They had devoured the spectral beings from True Monarch Heavenly Corpse's Natal Treasure, the Myriad Ghost Banner, which significantly advanced their cultivation. The Wang family had recently collected five Yin Pearls left behind by Ghostly Beings at the Integration stage. Wang Changsheng had given all five Yin Pearls to them, intending for them to use them to attempt to break through to the Integration stage. Their true forms were Soul-Devouring Golden Cicadas, and their method of attempting to reach the Integration stage differed from human cultivators.

“The Master has bestowed the Black Tortoise Shield upon us and holds high hopes for us. You should attempt to break through to the Integration stage first!” Wang Chan said solemnly. Cultivating on Yuheng Island significantly accelerated their cultivation speed. Wang Can nodded, agreeing.

***

A century passed quickly.

In a certain azure sea region, a colossal ship, flickering with green light, sailed swiftly across the waters. Wang Chuanming and over a hundred cultivators stood on the deck, their expressions varied. Wang Yihong was also among them, responsible for overseeing Wang Ruxin's wedding. Additionally, he was tasked with inquiring about the whereabouts of the River Styx Water.

Less than half an hour later, the Trans-Spirit Treasure Ship docked near Seven Star Island. Passengers disembarked in an orderly line. After Wang Chuanming and the others disembarked, they entered Seven Star Island. The Wang family maintained an outpost on Seven Star Island, providing them with convenience.

In a secluded manor, Wang Chuanming and four others sat within a green stone pavilion. Wang Yongxin was reporting to them. Wang Yongxin primarily detailed the situation of the Wang family's Dark Hall in the Azure Glaze Sea Region. During the last major war, many Dark Hall agents were conscripted for battle, suffering heavy casualties, which led to the loss of many intelligence leads.

Currently, the most crucial intelligence line involved Cui Yao and Wang Yonghao, who had successfully infiltrated the Witch Tribe and publicly declared their demise. Only Wang Chuanming knew Cui Yao's true status, and he personally managed this intelligence line.

“You will take over Cui Yao's position as the Vice Hall Master of the Dark Hall, responsible for managing other agents. Should you gather any important intelligence, report it immediately,” Wang Chuanming instructed.

Wang Yongxin's face lit up with joy, and he agreed.

“You have done very well in the Azure Glaze Sea Region. This batch of cultivation resources is your reward. These individuals are your subordinates, correct? Their efficiency is rather poor, and they should have been severely punished. However, considering they traveled far to gather intelligence, I will overlook it this time. Next time, they will be strictly disciplined.” Wang Chuanming took out a green jade slip and a red storage ring, handing them to Wang Yongxin.

Wang Yongxin's expression was respectful as he accepted the green jade slip and the red storage ring, repeatedly affirming his understanding. Wang Chuanming gave a few more instructions before dismissing him.

“When you go out, you must still use disguises, especially Yang Sheng and Yushuang. Cold Flame Sect cultivators will also be active in the Azure Glaze Sea Region, so you must not be careless,” Wang Chuanming cautioned.

“Yes, Ancestor Chuanming,” Wang Yangsheng and Liu Yushuang readily agreed.

After a few more instructions, Wang Chuanming dismissed them to rest. Upon his initial arrival in the Azure Glaze Sea Region, Wang Chuanming did not immediately travel extensively. He planned to first familiarize himself with the region's situation. Lacking no common resources, he saw no need to risk entering dangerous areas. Wang Ruyan had instructed him to gather intelligence on the Myriad Spirit Ruins. The next time the Myriad Spirit Ruins opened, the Wang family would dispatch more experts to seek treasures there.

***

Time, like a fleeting white steed, galloped by, and over five hundred years passed.

On Amethyst Island, Wang Qingcheng and Sun Yuejiao stood atop a high peak, gazing at the thunderclouds in the sky. Sun Yuejiao was currently at the late Void Refinement stage. Wang Zongyun, Bai Yuqi, Wang Zongque, Wang Jiye, Wang Mousen, Wang Lihe, Wang Qinglong, and Liu Hongxue had successively advanced to the late Void Refinement stage. Wang Zongyun and Bai Yuqi had achieved this by consuming the Ephemeral Essence Fruit, while Wang Zongque, Wang Jiye, and Wang Mousen, all having Heavenly Spiritual Roots, had entered the Void Refinement stage earlier, making their current progression to the late Void Refinement stage quite normal. As for Wang Qinglong, Liu Hongxue, and Wang Lihe, they had entered the Void Refinement stage relatively early. After thousands of years of accumulation, the Wang family had ushered in a period of significant talent emergence, with many rising stars appearing simultaneously.

Wang Yingjie was currently at the mid Void Refinement stage. He had been reluctant to consume the Ephemeral Essence Fruit. Given his meritorious contributions, using the Heavenly Lightning Transformation Array to overcome his fourth great heavenly tribulation would not be an issue. As for the fifth great heavenly tribulation, with the Heavenly Hao Pill in hand and a few more treasures prepared, it should also pose no problem. Without the Heavenly Hao Pill, Wang Yingjie would certainly have consumed the Ephemeral Essence Fruit. Wang Qingfeng and Dong Xueli were both at the late Void Refinement stage and were currently in secluded cultivation.

***

Rumbling thunder echoed, and thick silver lightning bolts struck down, illuminating a vast expanse of the sky and land. Wang Qingxiao was attempting to break through to the Integration stage. After consuming the Sky Dragon Pill, he had entered secluded cultivation on Amethyst Island to attempt this breakthrough. After over six hundred years of diligent cultivation, he successfully drew forth the Seven-Nine Heavenly Lightning Tribulation.

Time passed incrementally, and silver lightning bolts continued to strike down. More than half an hour later, the thunderclouds, still dozens of feet in size, churned violently like boiling water, then discharged electrical arcs of five different colors.

“Seven Five-Colored Divine Lightning bolts!” Wang Qingcheng's expression tightened.

After another rumbling sound of thunder, a thick five-colored lightning bolt struck down. Wang Qingxiao stood in an open area, enveloped by a silver light screen, his expression solemn. The silver light screen was the Heavenly Lightning Transformation Array, into which a low-grade sixth-tier Lightning Absorption Pearl had been refined. Nine clan members had previously used this Heavenly Lightning Transformation Array to break through to the Void Refinement stage, making it much easier for them. Of course, most of them could only use the array by expending meritorious deeds.

The five-colored lightning struck the silver light screen, causing it to vibrate slightly. Soon after, the second five-colored lightning bolt struck, followed by the third, and then the fourth... When the sixth five-colored lightning bolt struck, the array plate in Wang Qingxiao's hand already had over a dozen tiny cracks, and the silver light screen became flickering and translucent.

The thunderclouds churned violently, and a massive five-colored lightning flood dragon flew out, soaring directly towards Wang Qingxiao below. The five-colored lightning flood dragon collided with the silver light screen, causing it to shake. The cracks on the array plate in Wang Qingxiao's hand multiplied.

Following a deafening roar, dazzling five-colored lightning surged skyward, the ground trembled slightly, and dust billowed. A moment later, a thunderous dragon's roar resounded, and a white light shot out from amidst the lightning, appearing with a flash before them. It was Wang Qingxiao.

Wang Qingxiao's body was covered in white scales, and his arms were somewhat charred. He looked disheveled, but his injuries were not severe. He initially used a sixth-tier array to withstand the lightning tribulation until it was rendered useless, then he used a low-grade Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure, and finally, the Heavenly Lightning Transformation Array, which was refined with a low-grade sixth-tier Lightning Absorption Pearl. Had it not been for this strategy, it would not have been so easy. When any cultivator attempts to break through a major realm, it is impossible to immediately use their most precious tribulation-transcending items. Treasures like the East Yi Shield, the Heavenly Lightning Transformation Array, and the Nine-Light Bottle are always reserved for later use.