Chapter 3291: Going to Xuanguang Continent

Xuanyang Realm, Xuanling Continent, Azure Lotus Island.

On Azure Lotus Peak, Wang Changsheng, Wang Ruyan, and Duan Tongtian sat in an azure stone pavilion. More than a dozen clansmen, including Wang Qingfeng, stood nearby with solemn expressions.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan planned to travel to Xuanguang Continent in search of the Water of the Styx. They had summoned high-ranking clan members for a family meeting.

"We don't know when we'll return from this trip," Wang Changsheng instructed. "For any major issues, discuss and handle them yourselves. If you encounter problems you can't solve, have Qingcheng seek assistance from Zhenhai Palace." Wang Qingcheng and the others agreed, their expressions solemn.

"Revered Ancestor," Wang Yihong said, requesting to step down, "our clan is growing increasingly strong. Void Refinement cultivators are no longer suitable to serve as the family head. Your grandson requests that you select another clan member for the role." He had already passed four major heavenly tribulations, and given the Wang family's current status and strength, the family head ought to be a Body Integration cultivator.

"Do you have any candidates, or is anyone willing to take on the role of family head?" Wang Changsheng asked. Though he could make the final decision, he wished to hear the opinions of his clan members.

"Ancestor Qingcheng is an excellent choice!" Wang Yingjie declared. Several Body Integration cultivators echoed their agreement, believing Wang Qingcheng was truly deserving of the position. Not only was he Wang Changsheng's son, but he also maintained excellent relationships with many Body Integration elders of Zhenhai Palace, possessed extensive connections, and was known for his humility.

"Qingcheng, what are your thoughts?" Wang Changsheng asked."I can temporarily act as family head," Wang Qingcheng replied, stating his opinion. "Moushan and Yihong can assist me. If Moushan advances to the Body Integration stage, he can then take over the position. The family head has too many matters to manage, and Moushan does a better job than I do. Alternatively, if an outstanding candidate emerges from the junior generation, they could also serve as family head." Wang Moushan had served as family head for over ten thousand years, acting fairly in all matters, which all clan members had witnessed. Wang Qingcheng didn't particularly care whether he became family head; he felt Wang Moushan had done quite well. His role as acting family head would merely be nominal, with Wang Moushan and Wang Yihong still responsible for handling clan affairs. If Wang Moushan advanced to the Body Integration stage, he would then formally assume the position.

Wang Changsheng nodded, acknowledging that Wang Moushan had indeed managed things well without any major mishaps. "That's settled then!" Wang Changsheng declared. "Qingcheng will serve as family head, with Moushan and Yihong as deputy family heads, assisting Qingcheng in handling clan affairs."

"Yes, Father (Revered Ancestor)," Wang Qingcheng and the others said in unison. "Alright, you may go about your business!" Wang Changsheng waved his hand, dismissing them."My dear in-law," Wang Changsheng then asked, "are you truly not coming with us to Xuanguang Continent?"

"No," Duan Tongtian replied, declining Wang Changsheng's suggestion. "I plan to enter secluded cultivation for a period. You can go assured." He was currently at the early Body Integration stage and felt close to advancing to the mid Body Integration stage, hence his intention to cultivate in seclusion."Alright then!" Wang Changsheng didn't press the matter. After chatting for a while, Duan Tongtian bid farewell and departed.

Wang Changsheng took out a communication disk shimmering with azure light, infused it with a magic formula, and instructed, "Tun Tian, bring them over; we're preparing to leave."

"Understood, Master," Wang Tun Tian replied.

Soon after, Wang Tun Tian, Wang Lin, Wang Xiao, Wang Mengli, Wang Huanyu, Wang Zhu, and others appeared before Wang Changsheng.

Wang Xiao and Wang Huanyu had successively advanced to the Body Integration stage. If not for Wang Xiao providing intelligence, Mu Hai might truly have succeeded.

"We are preparing to leave Xuanling Continent," Wang Changsheng instructed. "You can travel with us." Wang Tun Tian and the others responded, each flying into the spirit beast bracelets on Wang Changsheng's and Wang Ruyan's wrists, then disappearing.

Wang Changsheng summoned True Monarch Sihai and Wang Xiangrong, and together they departed from Azure Lotus Island. To avoid detection by foreign cultivators, they had deliberately altered their appearances. Thus, apart from high-ranking members of the Wang family, outsiders were unaware that Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan had left Xuanling Continent.

The Xuandiao Mountain Range, located in the eastern part of Qianling Continent, stretched for hundreds of millions of miles. A sixth-order Profound Wind Condor once appeared here, causing great harm to numerous human cultivators until high-level human cultivators intervened and eliminated it. This area originally held a Blood Lang Jade mine, which had been mined for many years and was now depleted. All sixth-order demonic beasts had also been eradicated, and high-level cultivators occasionally passed through.

An azure long rainbow and a white long rainbow flew from a distance. Not long after, the two long rainbows stopped, their spiritual light retracting to reveal the figures of Wang Qingshan and Wang Qingxiao.

Wang Xiukun had made extensive inquiries and finally managed to locate the ancient cultivator's cave dwelling. Wang Qingshan, not wishing to go alone out of arrogance, notified Wang Qingxiao, and they arrived at the location together. Based on Wang Xiukun's thorough investigation, no flaws or suspicious points were found. If the ancient cultivator's cave dwelling truly contained the Soul Extinction Sword, then having found the destination, it was certainly worth a trip.

Wang Qingshan and Wang Qingxiao exchanged glances, nodded to each other, and flew deeper into the mountain range.

Not long after, they stopped, appearing above a vast valley with many paths. The valley was overgrown with weeds, and at its far end was a huge cave entrance. According to the records on the inheritance jade slip, True Monarch Qingyan's meditation cave was inside this cave. Wang Qingshan fully extended his divine sense and repeatedly investigated, finding no abnormalities.

Wang Qingshan raised his right hand, and the Azure Lotus Sword flew out, landing in his grip. He then slashed at the empty space above the valley below. Following a piercing sword cry, a misty azure sword qi swept forth, striking down into the valley. With a deafening rumble, several mountain peaks were sliced off, and smoke and dust filled the air. After a while, the dust settled, revealing nothing unusual.

Wang Qingshan lightly flicked his wrist, and a large swathe of sharp azure sword qi swept out, slashing towards the ground. A massive explosive sound erupted, and the ground trembled slightly.

Wang Qingxiao opened his mouth and exhaled a cold wind. As the smoke and dust dispersed, a faint yellow light barrier appeared on the ground, flickering in and out of view. It seemed the ancient cultivator's cave dwelling was located underground.

Wang Qingxiao exhaled a beam of white light, striking the yellow light barrier. The barrier quickly froze, solidifying the area for hundreds of zhang around. He then launched a punch, and after a whooshing sound, a vast white fist shadow flew out, smashing into the spot where the yellow light barrier lay. With a loud bang, the ground violently shook, yet the barrier remained completely intact.

"The barrier is so strong!" Wang Qingxiao frowned. Just as he was about to continue attacking the barrier, Wang Qingshan's expression darkened, and he transmitted a message: "Don't bother attacking the barrier. This is a trap; there's a Body Integration cultivator hiding in the shadows, observing us!"

The stone golem was extremely sensitive to the divine souls of living beings; unless an exotic treasure could conceal one's soul, it could not escape the golem's detection. The stone golem had warned Wang Qingshan that a Body Integration cultivator was observing them from the shadows.

Wang Qingshan flicked his wrist, and the Azure Lotus Sword flew out, transforming into an azure long rainbow as it slashed towards a certain spot in the void.

An azure light flashed, and a short, stout old man in an azure robe appeared. A soaring malevolent aura emanated from him; judging by his aura, he was clearly a mid-Body Integration cultivator.

Azure light radiated brightly from the old man in the azure robe. From the ground, thick azure vines emerged, weaving into a tall azure wall that blocked his path.