Chapter 3312: The Jade Butterfly Fairy

Why was Wang Changsheng kept in the lower realm, with his destiny specifically concealed through cross-realm magic? If such magic were truly so easy to perform across realms, the Ye family members in the immortal realm would have long since used it to wipe out various forces in other spiritual realms, allowing their clan to dominate.

Wang Changsheng's face showed disappointment, but he secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He was reassured that the Ye family hadn't connected it to any treasure.

He had been concerned that the Ye family might uncover the Azure Lotus Creation Cauldron, but it now appeared his fears were baseless.

"Senior Ye, is there no other possibility? For instance, a relative of mine undergoing reincarnation and re-cultivation, reaching a very high realm, and then concealing my destiny for me?" Wang Changsheng asked curiously. If he truly had a True Immortal relative, Wang Changsheng wouldn't need to work so hard to search for resources.

"Even if it were reincarnation, that would be a new identity, unrelated to you," Ye Xuanji replied. "Moreover, if someone had the ability to conceal your destiny, it would be far simpler for them to bring you to the immortal realm. Did you perhaps lead a realm war in the lower realm?"

Wang Changsheng pondered for a moment before replying, "This junior instructed my clansmen in the lower realm to confront the Lizard Race, embarking on campaigns across several realms and eliminating many Lizard Race cultivators. Would that be considered it?"

"It's hard to say," Ye Xuanfeng explained. "Perhaps you or someone close to you will lead a realm war. This is the conclusion provided by our clansmen in the immortal realm, which is far more insightful than what Divine Monarch Xuanji could offer."

"Clansmen in the immortal realm!" Wang Changsheng murmured, slightly taken aback and somewhat disappointed. Did the Ye family specifically contact their immortal realm clansmen for this? He didn't think he had that much influence. Was it merely a coincidence? Perhaps the Ye family's immortal realm members happened to contact their lower realm counterparts, and Ye Xuanfeng and the others seized the opportunity to consult them. That must be the case. It couldn't be easy for the Ye family to contact their immortal realm clansmen; they wouldn't do so specifically for Wang Changsheng. He had believed he found a powerful patron, but it turned out to be a fleeting joy, a false hope. Anyone in his position would find such a realization difficult to accept.

Ye Xuanji had specifically given Wang Changsheng two Nine-Curved Exquisite Fruits to show goodwill. Now that Wang Changsheng didn't have the backing of a True Immortal relative, would Ye Xuanji take them back?

"What I say, I stand by. What I've given you is yours, and I won't take it back, so you can rest assured," Ye Xuanji stated, seeming to sense Wang Changsheng's apprehension. "Our Ye family's Ice Lion airship is preparing for a trip to Qianling Continent. You may accompany the Ice Lion to search for cultivation resources there. I have other matters to attend to, so I won't be joining you."

"The Ice Lion will depart after some time," Ye Xuanfeng instructed. "During this period, you can stay comfortably in the Ice Soul Mountain Range. When the Ice Lion is ready to set sail, Tianxue will inform you."

Wang Changsheng or someone close to him was very likely to lead a realm war. In light of this potential connection, the Ye family could offer them some conveniences as a gesture of goodwill. As for items that could weaken the power of the outer-realm Sky Demons, the Ye family would not provide them to Wang Changsheng; he didn't command that level of influence. Qianling Continent was rich in cultivation resources, and perhaps it contained rare and exotic treasures capable of weakening the power of the outer-realm Sky Demons. Whether Wang Changsheng could obtain them would depend on his luck and strength.

"Yes, thank you, Senior Ye," Wang Changsheng and the other three quickly expressed their gratitude and accepted.

"That's all for now. Take care of yourself," Ye Xuanji said. "I hope the next time we meet, you will have already advanced to the Mahayana stage." With that, she and Shangguan Tianhong departed, followed by Ye Xuanfeng, leaving Wang Changsheng and his three companions.

"Qianling Continent is rich in cultivation resources," True Monarch Sihai comforted. "There will be spiritual pills and elixirs that can assist in breaking through to the Mahayana stage. As long as you have enough top-grade spirit stones, you'll have a chance to acquire them." He was unaware that Ye Xuanji had given Wang Changsheng two Nine-Curved Exquisite Fruits, and Wang Changsheng had no intention of telling him.

Wang Changsheng nodded. "Let's stay here for now," he said. "I hope we'll have some good fortune on Qianling Continent."

After chatting for a while, True Monarch Sihai and Wang Xiangrong returned to their rooms to meditate and regulate their breathing.

"Could this be related to Chuanming?" Wang Ruyan mused aloud.

"I doubt it," Wang Changsheng replied, sounding a little uncertain. "Chuanming is only at the Void Refinement stage, though if I calculate the time, he should be attempting to break through to the Integration stage soon." If there was anyone in the Wang family most likely to stir up trouble, it was definitely Wang Chuanming. Even if Wang Chuanming advanced to the Integration stage, it would be impossible for him to lead a realm war involving the survival of billions of lives, right?

"It should be around that time," Wang Ruyan nodded. "Lihe and Huayue are probably close too."

After chatting for a while, they each entered a separate cultivation chamber to meditate and regulate their breathing.

In Qianling Continent, the Golden Serpent Ridge stretched for tens of millions of miles, serving as the ancestral land of the Su family. A team of Su family disciples was patrolling the outer perimeter of the Golden Serpent Ridge. Leading them was a graceful young woman in a golden dress, a Soul Transformation cultivator. During this period, numerous guests had arrived from various places to celebrate the birthday of the Su family's Old Ancestor. To prevent any disturbances, the Su family had increased their patrol personnel.

A long azure rainbow appeared in the distant sky, swiftly flying towards their location. The young woman in the golden dress and her team immediately stopped, standing by in solemn readiness. Not long after, the azure rainbow halted, revealing a shimmering blue flying boat. Wang Qingshan, Wang Xiukun, and Wang Daofeng stood aboard.

"Junior Su Ziling greets senior. May I inquire your name, senior?" the young woman in the golden dress asked politely. She did not recognize Wang Qingshan and the two others, but the formidable spiritual pressure emanating from Wang Qingshan compelled her to be respectful.

"I am Wang Qingshan," Wang Qingshan said. "We have been invited to attend Fellow Daoist Su's grand birthday celebration. Here is the invitation." Wang Qingshan subtly flicked his wrist, and a gilded invitation flew out, soaring towards Su Ziling.

Su Ziling caught the invitation, examined it carefully, then took out a golden communication disc, imbued it with a spell, and made a series of gestures. "Please wait a moment, senior," Su Ziling said courteously. "The clan elders will soon come out to greet you."

Wang Qingshan nodded and waited quietly.

A deafening tiger's roar echoed from high above, and a streak of red light appeared in the distant sky, rapidly approaching their location. Not long after, the red light ceased, revealing a colossal red tiger with a pair of fleshy red wings on its back. Judging by its aura, it was clearly a sixth-tier spirit beast. Over a hundred cultivators stood on the back of the red giant tiger. Leading them was a graceful young woman in a purple dress, whose aura unmistakably marked her as an Integration cultivator.

"Junior Su Ziling greets Senior Zhang," Su Ziling said, bowing.

"Old Ancestor Qingshan," Wang Xiukun secretly transmitted, "she is Fairy Jade Butterfly of the Heavenly Beast Sect. The Heavenly Beast Sect has risen in the past ten millennia, boasting a legacy of over ten thousand years and at least two Integration cultivators." Qianling Continent was home to many high-level rogue cultivators, some of whom established sects. The Heavenly Beast Sect was one such example, though it had started relatively late. Among their ranks, Fairy Jade Butterfly was notable for cultivating a seventh-tier Five-Colored Wind-Flame Butterfly, which had previously slain Integration cultivators, earning her a formidable reputation.

"I received Fellow Daoist Su's invitation and specifically hastened here to attend his grand birthday celebration," Fairy Jade Butterfly said, gently shaking her wrist. An invitation flew out, hovering before Su Ziling. "Here is the invitation." After Su Ziling carefully checked the invitation, she immediately returned it.

"This fellow Daoist seems unfamiliar," Fairy Jade Butterfly said, sensing the astonishing spiritual pressure emanating from Wang Qingshan. "May I ask your name?" Late Integration stage cultivators held considerable sway in Qianling Continent and were considered dominant figures among humanity.

"I am Wang Qingshan!" Wang Qingshan said with a smile, stating his name. "I am also here to attend Fellow Daoist Su's grand birthday."

A golden streak of light flew out from Golden Serpent Ridge. After a few blinks, it stopped in the void, and the light dissipated, revealing a tall, slender young man in a golden robe. He had sharp, sword-like eyebrows, bright eyes, and a white jade belt around his waist.

"Fellow Daoist Su, long time no see," Wang Qingshan and Fairy Jade Butterfly greeted the golden-robed youth.