Chapter 3352: Su Yilei's Invitation

A vast blue sea stretched out under a bright sun, with gusts of wind blowing. The void rippled, and a several-zhang-wide hole appeared, from which Bai Yuqi flew out.

Bai Yuqi's clothes were tattered, and she looked disheveled.

As a seventh-level formation master, she possessed many defensive treasures and talismans. The most precious among them were the Five-Light Pearl and the Profound Water Armor Talisman; otherwise, she would have long perished in the spatial storm.

Bai Yuqi was certain she was still in the Xuan Yang Realm. Traveling to a parallel realm was not that simple; one couldn't merely be swept into a spatial storm and expect to arrive there.

Bai Yuqi stopped mid-air, extended her divine sense, and then flew towards the northwest.

Not long after, Bai Yuqi stopped. A slender young woman in a purple dress flew towards her; judging by her aura, she was only at the Nascent Soul stage.

Upon seeing Bai Yuqi, the young woman in purple tensed. She quickly bowed and said, "Junior Mu Yanran greets Senior."

"Where is this place? Which sect or family do you belong to?" Bai Yuqi asked.

"This is the Xuan Yan Archipelago! This junior is from the Mu family of Xuanhe Island," Mu Yanran replied cautiously, her expression tense.

"The Xuan Yan Archipelago? The Mu family of Xuanhe Island?" Bai Yuqi frowned. She had never heard of the Xuan Yan Archipelago. Could this not be the Azure Glaze Sea Region?

"Which continent is the Xuan Yan Archipelago close to? Whose territory is this? Which races are relatively strong, and what are the most powerful human factions?" Bai Yuqi continued to ask.

Mu Yanran was slightly taken aback, her expression a little strange, as the other party did not seem like a local cultivator. However, she dared not be negligent and quickly replied, "There are no continents here; there are many islands in the Vast Sea. Five races are relatively powerful: humans, the Essence Flame Race, the Barbarian Race, the Xuanhe, and the Chi Race. The strongest human faction is the Vast Sea Sect, with no fewer than five Integration Stage cultivators."

"The Vast Sea!" Bai Yuqi was slightly surprised. It was strange that there were Essence Flame and Barbarian races here.

"Give me a sea chart of the vicinity, and information about the races and factions in the Vast Sea," Bai Yuqi commanded.

Mu Yanran dared not delay. She quickly took out a light blue orb and a green jade slip, handing them to Bai Yuqi.

Bai Yuqi checked them and learned the locations of some markets. She flicked her sleeve, and a short, white-glowing dagger shot out, heading straight for Mu Yanran.

Mu Yanran was scared half to death, thinking the other party intended to kill her to silence her. But Bai Yuqi's voice rang in her ears: "This is your reward; take it! Do not speak of today's events, or don't blame me for causing trouble for your Mu family."

After saying this, Bai Yuqi transformed into a white streak of light and left the area.

"A spirit treasure!" Mu Yanran's eyes glowed with fervor. She put away the white flying dagger and left the area.

***

**Thousand Spirit Continent, Azure Scale Valley.**

In a secluded manor, Wang Qingshan, Wang Qingjing, Long Qingfeng, and Wang Ruyi sat in a green stone pavilion, sipping tea and chatting.

Wang Qingshan had already survived his second great heavenly tribulation, and Wang Qingfu had advanced to the mid-Integration stage.

A major war had erupted between the Heavenly Gold Race and the Evil Eye Race, with their affiliated forces also participating. Dozens of Integration Stage cultivators were killed or injured. Grand Ascension Stage cultivators from both races engaged in battle, with Venerable Wu Xie, a Grand Ascension Stage cultivator from the Evil Eye Race, holding a slight advantage.

Wang Ruyi was currently at the late Void Refinement stage, not far from the Integration stage.

With Wang Qingshan, a late Integration Stage cultivator, present, Wang Yixin encountered no significant obstacles in her business dealings. Especially after Wang Qingshan easily defeated the Profound Frost Twin Immortals, many human factions actively sought cooperation with the Wang family.

Wang Xiukun walked in and respectfully said, "Old Ancestor Qingshan, Senior Su Yilei is visiting; he says he has important matters to discuss."

"Important matters!" Wang Qingshan was a little surprised. He hadn't seen Su Yilei since their trip to Golden Python Ridge.

"A guest has arrived; please invite him in! Ruyi, Qingfeng, you two may withdraw first," Wang Qingshan instructed.

Long Qingfeng and Wang Ruyi acknowledged, rose, and left. Wang Xiukun carried out the order.

Not long after, Su Yilei and Wang Xiukun walked in.

"Long time no see, Fellow Daoist Su," Wang Qingshan greeted Su Yilei. He waved his hand, and Wang Xiukun withdrew.

"Long time no see, Fellow Daoist Wang," Su Yilei said warmly, his gaze falling upon Wang Qingjing.

"Qingjing is my kinsman, Fellow Daoist Su, please speak directly," Wang Qingshan explained.

Su Yilei nodded, his expression turning serious, and said, "Fellow Daoist Wang, we discovered a Seven Flames Golden Peach Tree in Tian Valley. The fruits are almost ripe, and it's guarded by two top-grade seventh-level Six-Eyed Sand Spiders. I am no match for them alone. I would like to invite you to Tianfu Valley to hunt the demonic beasts and harvest the Seven Flames Golden Peaches. What do you say?"

"A Seven Flames Golden Peach Tree!" Wang Qingshan's expression turned serious. The Seven Flames Golden Peach had a similar miraculous effect to the Nine-Curved Exquisite Fruit, able to assist Integration Stage cultivators in advancing to the Grand Ascension Stage.

"Fellow Daoist Su, was your last trip to Tianxing Valley for this fruit?" Wang Qingjing asked curiously.

"That's right," Su Yilei slowly said. "However, we didn't expect the Six-Eyed Sand Spiders to have advanced to the top-grade seventh-level, making us no match for them. I have also invited Fairy Jade Butterfly and Loose Cultivator Heavenly Fiend."

If he only invited one faction, they might try to kill him, for wealth tempts people. He invited three Integration Stage cultivators from different factions, with little interaction among them. The chances of them ganging up on Su Yilei were low, and together, they could also eliminate the Six-Eyed Sand Spiders.

Wang Qingshan pondered for a moment and said, "I can go with you, but my kinsman must also come. To be frank, our acquaintance is not deep, so I must act cautiously."

Su Yilei pondered briefly and agreed.

"Are Fairy Jade Butterfly and Loose Cultivator Heavenly Fiend also in the market?" Wang Qingshan asked.

Su Yilei nodded and said, "Of course. If there are no other matters, let's depart together! It's better to acquire the Seven Flames Golden Peaches sooner rather than later, lest complications arise."

No one could guarantee whether other cultivators might discover the Seven Flames Golden Peach Tree or if demonic beasts might eat all the Seven Flames Golden Peaches.

Wang Qingshan took out a green-glowing magic plate. He cast a spell into it and made a few gestures, then greeted Long Qingfeng.

"Let's go! Let's depart!" Su Yilei urged.

The three of them walked out. After meeting up with Fairy Jade Butterfly and Loose Cultivator Heavenly Fiend, they left Azure Scale Valley.

***

**Nine Yuan Mountain Range**

The Nine Yuan Mountain Range is located in the central part of the Thousand Spirit Continent. It stretches for hundreds of millions of miles, rich in spiritual energy, with countless perilous peaks and strange mountains. This is the headquarters of the Nine Yuan Merchant Alliance.

In the northeastern corner of the mountain range, a towering peak pierced the clouds. At its foot stood a green stone tablet, over ten zhang tall, inscribed with the three large characters: "Nine Yuan Peak." This was one of the forbidden areas of the Nine Yuan Merchant Alliance, and only a few high-ranking members were permitted to enter.

At the summit was a spacious bluestone plaza, where a magnificent palace could be seen. On its plaque were inscribed the three golden characters: "Nine Yuan Hall."

A tall, green-robed old man sat on the main seat. His eyes were deep, and there were no fluctuations of magical power on his body, indicating he had reached the realm of returning to simplicity.

This was Su Xiangdong, Vice Alliance Leader of the Nine Yuan Merchant Alliance, at the early Grand Ascension Stage.