Chapter 3340: Chen Yueying's Change in Attitude

With the Yaksha tribe's powerful physical bodies, augmented by treasures and formation assistance, passing the Eight-Nine Thunder Tribulation is not an issue. However, three tribesmen who attempted to reach the Mahayana stage succumbed to their inner demons.

"Has Fellow Daoist Yan not returned yet? It seems Yan Que has perished," Sang Yu said with a regretful tone. "Otherwise, Chen Yueying couldn't have broken into the Myriad Flames Mountain Range, and I heard most of the Essence Fire tribe's treasures were stolen."

"Fortunately, Chen Yueying didn't break into the Heavenfiend Mountain Range, so it wasn't the Yaksha tribe that lost most of their treasures."

Luo Xiao showed an interested expression and said, "It's strange to say, why did Chen Yueying break into the Myriad Flames Mountain Range? Did she know that the Essence Fire tribe's Mahayana cultivator wasn't there, or was she looking for something specific?"

If she had been avenging Lin Tianlong, after breaking the Essence Fire tribe's protective formation, Chen Yueying could have simply killed a few more Integration cultivators. However, she didn't go on a rampage; instead, she headed directly for the Essence Fire tribe's treasury. This clearly indicates she was after a specific treasure or material.

After the incident, the Essence Fire tribe's high-ranking members didn't widely publicize it. They merely sent someone to inform Luo Xiao that Chen Yueying had breached the Myriad Flames Mountain Range, without specifying what had been lost.

Chen Yueying breaking into the Myriad Flames Mountain Range was such a major event that it couldn't be concealed; the Essence Fire tribe had no choice but to report it.

Since the Essence Fire tribe remained silent, Luo Xiao had no idea what treasures they had lost.

"It's hard to say," Sang Yu replied dismissively. "Only the Essence Fire tribe would know. Since they're not saying anything, let's leave it at that. It's their internal matter."

The Essence Fire tribe's heritage isn't as ancient as the Yaksha tribe's, and they can't compare to them. However, the Essence Fire tribe has more artifact refiners, so their treasury must contain high-grade Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures. The Yaksha tribe possesses powerful physical bodies; Mahayana-stage Yaksha can directly withstand high-grade Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures, thus their desire for such items isn't particularly strong.

Luo Xiao nodded and said, "You should focus on your cultivation for now. Before the Thousand Spirit Secret Treasure opens, I need to reach the Thousand Spirit Continent. I won't be staying on the Profound Spirit Continent for too long."

He plans to enter the Thousand Spirit Secret Treasure to seek treasures. He can only feel at ease traveling to the Dry Spirit Continent once the Yaksha tribe has a new Mahayana cultivator.

Sang Yu nodded in agreement.

Floating Cloud Island, Qiantu Hall.

Chen Yueying was seated in the main hall, while Lin Youxin, Song Yuchan, and Qin Ming reported on the current situation.

Zhenhai Palace currently has over forty Integration cultivators, including three seventh-tier artifact refiners, one seventh-tier formation master, one seventh-tier talisman master, and two seventh-tier alchemists.

To refine Nine-Glory Stone into a high-grade Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure, relying solely on three seventh-tier artifact refiners would not be sufficient.

Given the scarcity of Nine-Glory Stone, Chen Yueying couldn't simply hand it over to them for refining, unless they could successfully forge a high-grade Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure with a respectable success rate.

If their refining skill proved insufficient and the Nine-Glory Stone failed to be forged into a high-grade Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure, the loss would be substantial.

Chen Yueying had obtained many refining materials from the Essence Fire tribe's treasury and entrusted them to Lin Youxin and the other two for artifact refining, hoping they could produce high-grade Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures. Once their refining skills improved to a level where they could consistently create such treasures, she would then entrust the Nine-Glory Stone to them.

"Failed?"

Chen Yueying frowned.

Song Yuchan and Lin Youxin were both at the Mid-Integration stage, and Qin Ming was at the Early-Integration stage. Even combined, they couldn't refine a high-grade Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure; they were not Lin Tianlong.

"If we had a seventh-tier spirit flame or if our cultivation levels were higher, we should be able to refine a high-grade Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure," Song Yuchan explained.

Song Yuchan wasn't absolutely confident either. They had never refined a high-grade Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure before, so failure on the first attempt was quite normal.

Chen Yueying furrowed her brows. What Song Yuchan said made sense, but acquiring a seventh-tier spirit flame would not be easy.

Fang Ming walked in, his face beaming with joy, and announced, "Senior Aunt Chen, Junior Brother Wang has arrived."

"Let him in!" Chen Yueying instructed.

Fang Ming acknowledged the order and left. Shortly after, he returned, leading Wang Changsheng into the hall.

"You've reached the Grand Perfection of the Integration stage!"

Chen Yueying's face registered pure shock. Wang Changsheng had reached the Integration stage less than twenty thousand years ago, yet his cultivation speed was faster than hers, and his opportunities were immense. Song Yuchan and the other three were also utterly shocked upon hearing this.

"You may all withdraw for now," Chen Yueying instructed. "I have something to discuss with Junior Nephew Wang."

Song Yuchan and the other three withdrew as instructed.

"Junior Nephew Wang, your opportunities are quite significant!" Chen Yueying remarked meaningfully.

"This disciple obtained a Transient Yuan Fruit in his early years," Wang Changsheng vaguely explained, "and after consuming it, I was able to advance to the Grand Perfection of the Integration stage so quickly."

He vaguely recounted his experiences over the past few millennia, omitting the detail about Cheng Yao's divination attracting the lightning tribulation on his behalf.

Chen Yueying was very surprised to learn that Wang Changsheng had encountered Ye Xuanji and even followed her to the Northern Cold Ice Plains.

Following Ye Xuanji to the Northern Cold Ice Plains was certainly not easy. There were clearly unknown circumstances involved, possibly due to Ye Xuanji's instructions, and Chen Yueying found it inappropriate to pry further.

Chen Yueying even suspected that Ye Xuanji had given Wang Changsheng the Transient Yuan Fruit, which would explain things.

"I called you here because I wanted to ask if you could refine a high-grade Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure," Chen Yueying said pleasantly.

"This disciple cannot yet refine high-grade Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures," Wang Changsheng asked cautiously. "Does Senior Aunt Chen wish for me to help refine one?"

"Yes," Chen Yueying replied gravely. "But you've had a long journey. Go back and get some good rest first. I hope you can advance to the Mahayana stage. Also, if Immortal Ye comes to the Profound Spirit Continent and contacts you, you must inform me."

She had originally intended to have Wang Changsheng help refine a high-grade Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure, but she had now changed her mind.

Wang Changsheng must have made some kind of deal with Ye Xuanji for her to take him to the Northern Cold Ice Plains. It's even possible the Ye family traded a Nine-Curved Exquisite Fruit to Wang Changsheng.

If the Ye family was even supporting Wang Changsheng in his attempt to reach the Mahayana stage, Chen Yueying wouldn't want to disturb him. As for suppressing Wang Changsheng, she had never even considered it.

If Wang Changsheng advanced to the Mahayana stage, humanity would gain greater influence on the Profound Spirit Continent. With Wang Changsheng overseeing the sea region, Chen Yueying could focus on dealing with the Essence Fire tribe and the Yaksha tribe, as she couldn't fully exert her strength when fighting at sea.

Given Wang Changsheng's deep connection with Ye Xuanji, Chen Yueying was even less inclined to suppress him. By leveraging Wang Changsheng's relationship, she might have a chance to meet Ye Xuanji again.

Wang Changsheng readily agreed, though he was somewhat puzzled. Had Chen Yueying called him just to ask questions?

He quickly understood. Perhaps his journey to the Northern Cold Ice Plains had given him an additional layer of protection.

"These are my insights on attempting to reach the Mahayana stage; I hope they are useful to you," Chen Yueying said, taking out a yellow jade slip and handing it to Wang Changsheng. "If you need help setting up formations, go find Junior Brother Xiao."

Wang Changsheng was momentarily stunned, then quickly understood. He profusely thanked her and accepted the jade slip.

After giving a few instructions, Chen Yueying dismissed him.

Upon returning to Green Lotus Island, Wang Changsheng summoned Wang Qingcheng.

"I plan to enter seclusion to attempt to reach the Mahayana stage," Wang Changsheng said gravely. "If anyone comes looking for me, tell them I'm in death-seclusion."

"Understood, Father," Wang Qingcheng replied, his expression excited.

After giving a few more instructions, Wang Changsheng left Green Lotus Island and headed for the Azure Ape Mountain Range.

The Eight-Nine Thunder Tribulation is extremely powerful, so naturally, he couldn't attempt to reach the Mahayana stage on Green Lotus Island.