Chapter 3320: Zhenhai Palace Recruitment (None Today)

They dismantled two Lizard Clan strongholds and acquired a batch of resources, which included a Substitute-Calamity Treasure. Crossing the sea at the early stage of the Integration Realm was extremely dangerous. During their most perilous encounter, they came across a Seventh-Rank high-grade demonic bird. True Monarch Blood Blade used a Substitute-Calamity Treasure, and Chu Feng employed spatial divine abilities, allowing them to narrowly escape disaster. If their cultivation levels were higher, it wouldn't have taken them so long.

Relying on the cultivation resources plundered from the Lizard Clan strongholds, True Monarch Blood Blade successfully advanced to the middle stage of the Integration Realm. However, advancing to the late stage of the Integration Realm would be difficult. As the saying goes, a horse doesn't get fat without night fodder, and a person doesn't get rich without unexpected wealth. True Monarch Blood Blade was a solitary figure with few scruples, specifically targeting medium-sized powers. With True Monarch Blood Blade and Chu Feng working together, they feared no one, even those in the late stage of the Integration Realm.

They learned that the Vine Clan might possess the Heavenly Void Jade Book, so they went directly to attack them, adhering to the principle of "better to kill a thousand by mistake than let one slip away." They found a way to infiltrate the Vine Clan's main lair, then attacked and eliminated the Vine Clan cultivators, successfully wiping out those guarding Heavenly Vine Mountain.

"We finally succeeded; we almost failed," Chu Feng said with a tone of relief.

"Quickly clear the battlefield and leave. The Vine Clan has a long heritage with many valuable items. After this, we can seclude ourselves for a period of cultivation," True Monarch Blood Blade said grimly.

They quickly cleared the battlefield, blasted open the Vine Clan's treasury, and plundered all its wealth. All portable valuables were taken, and anything that couldn't be carried away was destroyed, preferring to be shattered jade rather than intact tiles. They then departed. When the Vine Clan members who were outside returned to Heavenly Vine Mountain, they were horrified to find it in ruins.

News of the Vine Clan's main lair being destroyed quickly spread. Rumors circulated that several of their enemies were responsible. With various factions joining the fray, multiple races took the opportunity to jointly attack the Vine Clan. The Vine Clan was unable to resist and lost vast amounts of territory.

Azure Glaze Sea, Golden Crow Market.

In a hundred-acre estate, Wang Mengbin, Li Qinghuan, and Li Tianhe sat in a cyan stone pavilion, sipping tea and chatting. After Wang Mengbin and Duan Tongtian arrived in the Azure Glaze Sea, they frequently attended various gatherings and sparred with other Integration Realm cultivators, exchanging insights on cultivation. Wang Mengbin rarely lost and often won, and the name "True Person Zixiao" spread throughout the Azure Glaze Sea, indirectly helping the Wang family expand its influence there. The Wang family primarily ran businesses and opened shops in the Azure Glaze Sea. They did not occupy territory but actively fostered good relations with major powers in the Azure Glaze Region, leading to smooth development.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, I've heard that you've sparred with many fellow daoists and rarely met your match. It's a rare opportunity today; how about we have a spar?" Li Tianhe's gaze was fiery, his face full of fighting spirit.

"Fellow Daoist Li, you flatter me. I haven't sparred with that many fellow daoists, so I wouldn't say I rarely meet my match. Let's spar another day! My purpose in coming here this time is to inquire about a demon cultivator named Jinyu." Wang Mengbin declined Li Tianhe's suggestion. Back then, he ascended to the Xuanyang Realm with a transformed demon cultivator named Jinyu. They parted ways, and many years had passed; he wondered how she was doing.

"Jinyu?" Li Qinghuan thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "I haven't heard of her. Fellow Daoist Wang, do you have any information about her appearance, divine abilities, cultivation, or treasures? That would make her easier to find."

Wang Mengbin told him truthfully. Li Qinghuan nodded, "I will assign people to keep an eye out. If there's any news, I'll have someone inform you immediately."

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Li. I have other important matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave now." Wang Mengbin expressed his gratitude and departed.

Xuanyuan Continent, Green Lotus Island.

In the council hall, Wang Qingcheng sat in the main seat, while Wang Moshan and dozens of other clan elders sat on either side, their expressions grim. They had received a conscription order from Zhenhai Palace, requiring the Wang family to send ten Integration Realm cultivators and fifty Void Refinement Realm cultivators to participate in a racial war. This war was led by Zhenhai Palace, and as its strongest affiliated cultivation family, the Wang family was to spearhead the offensive. The racial war had not yet officially begun; Zhenhai Palace intended for the Wang family to fire the first shot, making them the vanguard.

"Patriarch, we will all participate in the war," Wang Yingjie volunteered, currently in the early stage of the Integration Realm.

"I'll go too," Wang Zongyun requested to join the fight.

"And me."

"You can't leave me out; count me in."

Clan members eagerly volunteered, all wishing to achieve merits and expand the family's territory. Wang Qingcheng's face showed a relieved expression; no one shied away from the fight, which was a good sign.

"For this war, Yidao, Yingjie, Hongxue, Lihe, Yuanwei, Zongyun, Jiye, Huayue, Yuanjiang, and Yufei will lead teams. Select fifty Void Refinement cultivators from the clan. First, seize several important strongholds of the Blazing Fire Clan. Yidao, you will be responsible for the first battle. Yingjie, Hongxue, Lihe, and Huayue, you will assist Yidao. We must achieve a brilliant victory," Wang Qingcheng instructed.

Green Lotus Island was of vital importance, and Wang Qingcheng needed to oversee it and coordinate the overall situation. Wang Yidao was in the middle stage of the Integration Realm, making him suitable to lead the first battle. Wang Yingjie and the other four would assist him to ensure absolute success.

"Yes, Patriarch," Wang Yingjie and the other four readily agreed.

Wang Qingcheng took out two pieces of green beast hide, which were topographic maps with many markings.

"Yidao, you five are responsible for capturing the Five-Luster Jade Mine controlled by the Orcs. Zongyun and Jiye, you five will lead teams responsible for capturing the Earth Core Stone Mine controlled by the Bone Clan. Each team will have twenty-five Void Refinement clan members to assist you. Zhenhai Palace has tasked us with taking the lead, so the first battle must be well-fought. Discuss how to capture these two strongholds, as they are crucial locations for the Orcs and Bone Clan. Chuanming, your Dark Hall will coordinate with them." Wang Qingcheng handed the two beast hides to Wang Yidao and Wang Jiye, speaking in a grave tone.

The number of Integration Realm cultivators in the Wang family was growing, and financial pressure was tight. They urgently needed new sources of income. If they could capture these two seventh-rank spirit ore veins, the financial burden would be significantly reduced. In recent years, without major wars, the Dark Hall had gathered a considerable amount of information on the territories of other races. Wang Yidao and the others agreed and departed to carry out their orders. Based on their objectives and the intelligence they had, they selected elites from within the clan and headed to the border. The first shot of the racial war was fired by the Wang family.

"Moshan, instruct everyone in the clan to strengthen their vigilance and strictly guard against enemy sneak attacks," Wang Qingcheng commanded. The racial war was secondary; the main priority was to defend Green Lotus Island well. Wang Moshan agreed and left to carry out the order.

Wang Qingcheng, Sun Yuejiao, Wang Yuan, Wang Yibing, Wang Yulan, and Bai Yuqi, among other Integration Realm cultivators, remained on Green Lotus Island. With the protection of the clan-guarding formation, they had no fear even if ten Integration Realm cultivators attacked, especially since the Wang family also possessed a Seventh-Rank puppet beast.

"I wonder how long this war will last. Senior Martial Brother Lin was actually ambushed by cultivators from the Blazing Fire Clan and the Yaksha Clan. Martial Uncle Chen initiated this racial war to avenge Senior Martial Brother Lin," Sun Yuejiao sighed. The longer the war lasted, the greater the losses would be. If the war became fierce, Zhenhai Palace would certainly conscript more Integration Realm cultivators from the Wang family. This was certain, as Wang Yidao and the others were only the first batch of participants.

Wang Qingcheng nodded, "Indeed, if Senior Martial Brother Lin hadn't died, he might have advanced to the Mahayana stage!" Fang Ming had informed them that Lin Tianlong was ambushed by cultivators from the Blazing Fire Clan and the Yaksha Clan, resulting in his death. Chen Yueying sought to avenge Lin Tianlong, thus initiating the racial war.

"However, I find it somewhat difficult to understand. Even if the Blazing Fire Clan and the Yaksha Clan possessed high-grade Heaven-reaching Spirit Treasures, it would still require at least two late-stage Integration Realm cultivators working together to kill Senior Martial Brother Lin, wouldn't it?" Sun Yuejiao said curiously.

"I don't know. Anyway, Senior Martial Brother Fang said that Senior Martial Brother Lin was ambushed by the Blazing Fire Clan and the Yaksha Clan. Who knows the real truth?" Wang Qingcheng dismissed the thought.

After a brief chat, they returned to rest.