Chapter 3309: Advanced Integration of Qingshan in Later Stage

The Underworld is too dangerous, so Ye Xuanji needed to be thoroughly prepared. She planned to return to the Ye family to gather some rare materials, simply bringing Wang Changsheng along. She was also confused about how this situation arose. The Ye family could contact their ancestors, who might be able to clarify the matter.

After a brief consideration, Wang Changsheng agreed. The Ye family had many capable individuals who might be able to explain why such an event occurred. Since Ye Xuanji was a Mahayana cultivator and had already spoken, Wang Changsheng couldn't refuse. Could this matter be related to the Azure Lotus Creation Cauldron? It was a possibility. Wang Changsheng didn't believe in the so-called "true immortal relatives." If true immortal relatives really existed and had already intervened to conceal his destiny, why hadn't they bestowed upon him some cultivation techniques, secret arts, or resources? They wouldn't have to work so hard, constantly searching for resources. Furthermore, even if they concealed Wang Changsheng's destiny to protect themselves and had no interest in helping the Wang family, it was better to rely on oneself than on others. He felt he was more dependable.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, the Ni family from Guangyun Realm has sent people to find you. The team leader is Ni Wuting. You should handle this yourself. I plan to leave," Ye Xuanji reminded him.

"The Ni family from Guangyun Realm! They actually came," Divine Monarch Xuanji was somewhat surprised. From his words, it was clear he knew cultivators from the Ni family.

Ye Xuanji took out a golden jade box, handed it to Divine Monarch Xuanji, and said, "Inside are three Golden Ganoderma Jade Pills. Have your disciple take them; they will speed up recovery." She had spent many years on Xuanlight Continent, slaying numerous Integration-stage foreign races and acquiring a wealth of cultivation resources, including Level 7 talismans, pills, formations, and spirit wines. As Ye Xuanji had advanced to the Mahayana stage, these items were no longer useful to her. Wang Changsheng was brought by her, and Cheng Yao was injured by the lightning tribulation, so she also bore some responsibility.

Divine Monarch Xuanji accepted the golden jade box without politeness. "Since Immortal Ye is returning to the Northern Ice Plain, I won't detain you any further. Immortal Ye, if you discover the reason for this matter, please send someone to inform me," Divine Monarch Xuanji politely said.

Since Ye Xuanji intended to take Wang Changsheng, Divine Monarch Xuanji dared not stop her. He also guessed Ye Xuanji's intention: perhaps the elders of the Ye family, being more knowledgeable, would know why the lightning tribulation was triggered. If he didn't figure out the reason, Divine Monarch Xuanji wouldn't dare to rashly perform divination for others. If he encountered another case like Wang Changsheng's, where his divination attracted a lightning tribulation, it would be troublesome.

Ye Xuanji nodded, agreeing. She summoned her Xuanji Palace, carrying Wang Changsheng and the others as they departed.

Divine Monarch Xuanji gazed at the desolate ground, a thoughtful expression on his face. "Master! Is Fellow Daoist Wang truly a true immortal relative?" Shen Tuxiao asked curiously.

"I don't know. Perhaps he possesses some exotic treasure that conceals his destiny, or there's another reason. In any case, it's the first time I, your master, have encountered such a situation. Do not spread this matter externally," Divine Monarch Xuanji instructed. He had originally wanted to keep Wang Changsheng to see if he possessed an exotic treasure that concealed his destiny. Could something that attracted a lightning tribulation be a Profound Heaven Treasure? Since Ye Xuanji had personally invited Wang Changsheng to the Northern Ice Plain, Divine Monarch Xuanji had no choice but to abandon this idea.

"Go contact young friend Lin from Seven Moons Pavilion and purchase information about Wang Changsheng and the Wang family. The more detailed, the better, especially regarding Wang Changsheng's uncles, nephews, and children," Divine Monarch Xuanji commanded.

"Yes, Master," Shen Tuxiao readily agreed and left to carry out the order.

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Qiling Continent, Azure Scale Valley.

The streets were bustling with crowds and carriages, a lively scene. The door to a certain secret chamber opened, and Wang Qingshan emerged, his aura significantly stronger than before. He had consumed a Blazing Yuan Fruit and successfully advanced to the late Integration stage. By calculation, it had been over three thousand years since they left Xuanling Continent. Within two thousand years, Wang Qingshan would have to face his second major heavenly tribulation. Advancing to the late Integration stage after surviving one major heavenly tribulation meant Wang Qingshan's cultivation speed was no slower than that of core disciples from major clans. Had he not obtained a Blazing Yuan Fruit, it might have taken him tens of thousands of years to reach this point.

Wang Qingshan stepped out. Wang Xiukun was talking to Wang Daofeng. "What are you two discussing?" Wang Qingshan asked.

"Ancestor Qingshan, you've emerged from seclusion!" Wang Xiukun was overjoyed when he saw Wang Qingshan. He took out a gilded invitation card and handed it to Wang Qingshan, saying, "Ancestor Qingshan, the ancestor of the Su family from Golden Python Ridge is holding a grand birthday celebration and has invited many factions. The Su family also sent us an invitation."

"The Su family from Golden Python Ridge? I've only met a Su family cultivator once. Why would they invite me to a grand birthday?" Wang Qingshan nodded. Before his seclusion, he had traveled for a period and met an Integration-stage cultivator from the Su family.

"Fellow Daoist Long once rescued Su Tianming, a descendant of the Su family head. Through that, they got to know each other. Later, when the Su family learned that Fellow Daoist Long was with us, they sent out invitations. There's a rumor that the Su family ancestor led a team into Heavenly Scourge Valley for treasure hunting and was completely wiped out. The Su family ancestor holding a grand birthday is probably to refute that rumor," Wang Xiukun slowly explained.

Long Qingfeng and Wang Daofeng were out on business when they passed through a certain area and encountered a group of Su family disciples, including Su Tianming, being chased by a Level 6 Seven-Colored Soul-Devouring Spider. Subsequently, the two parties became acquainted. After over a thousand years of development, Wang Xiukun had established three intelligence networks, developed several subordinates, and formed a small organization called the Xuanling Association, primarily responsible for gathering information. Money makes the world go round; as long as they were willing to spend spirit stones, there were plenty of cultivators willing to serve them. Besides that, he also knew some information brokers and purchased intelligence from them.

"Treasure hunting in Heavenly Scourge Valley! Since the Su family invited, I'll make the trip. What about Ruyi and young friend Long?" Wang Qingshan asked about Wang Ruyi and Long Qingfeng's situation.

"They recently entered seclusion one after another, and I don't know when they will emerge," Wang Xiukun answered truthfully.

"Then you two should accompany me on this trip! The Su family ancestor's grand birthday has invited many factions; you should make more acquaintances among Void Refinement cultivators, which will be convenient for future endeavors," Wang Qingshan instructed.

"Yes, Ancestor Qingshan," Wang Xiukun and Wang Daofeng readily agreed, their expressions excited.

"Oh, by the way, where's Qingxiao?" Wang Qingshan asked about Wang Qingxiao's whereabouts.

"Ancestor Qingxiao came to look for you earlier, but when he learned you were in secluded cultivation, he left without saying where he was going. Should we contact other family members to inquire?" Wang Xiukun sought instructions. Wang Qingxiao was active with several family members in another large market city, responsible for gathering intelligence and collecting cultivation resources, which was more efficient.

"No need for that! Prepare yourselves and come with me to congratulate the Su family on their birthday!" Wang Qingshan instructed. Given Wang Qingxiao's strength, he could handle ordinary enemies. Without reason, Wang Qingxiao wouldn't provoke powerful foes, so it probably wasn't a major issue; otherwise, he would have informed him.

"Yes, Ancestor Qingshan," Wang Xiukun and Wang Daofeng agreed and went to make preparations.