Chapter 3370: Famous Across a Region (Today is Over)

In the Qiantu Hall, Chen Yueying sat in the main seat, with Wang Changsheng beside her.

"To be frank, Junior Martial Brother Wang, I seized a Nine-Luster Stone from the Blazing Fire Race's treasury. Yan Zheng and Luo Xiao are likely here to reclaim the Nine-Luster Stone, which is why they're causing trouble."

Chen Yueying spoke candidly. The Blazing Fire Race had delayed spreading the news, so Chen Yueying naturally hadn't informed others. However, with Yan Zheng and Luo Bi now attacking Misty Cloud Island, it would be impossible to keep it secret. She believed that news of her acquiring the Nine-Luster Stone would soon spread, and by then, not only foreign Mahayana cultivators but human Mahayana cultivators too would likely be interested. There was little point in her continuing to conceal it; she might as well tell Wang Changsheng the truth.

"A Nine-Luster Stone?!" Wang Changsheng exclaimed in surprise. If refined into a top-grade Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure, it would be highly effective for Mahayana cultivators undergoing their Grand Heavenly Tribulation.

"Originally, I intended to have you refine a top-grade Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure, specifically to try and refine the Nine-Luster Stone into one. However, you weren't able to achieve a top-grade spirit treasure then. I planned to wait until your success rate for refining top-grade Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures was higher before asking for your help again. Who would have thought Yan Zheng would arrive so quickly?" Chen Yueying said slowly. Her tone then shifted, and she added meaningfully, "Junior Martial Brother Wang, I didn't expect your divine abilities to be so powerful despite not having been in the Mahayana stage for long. The divine ability you displayed closely resembles the unique ability from the Myriad Waves Scripture, the signature cultivation technique of the Void Sky Race."

"I'm not familiar with the Myriad Waves Scripture. This is a divine ability that came with an ancient text I obtained from the Thousand Spirits Continent." Wang Changsheng naturally wouldn't admit it.

"It's not just me who recognized that divine ability; Yan Zheng and Luo Xiao would likely recognize it too if they observed carefully. There's no helping it; the Void Sky Race is too renowned on the Profound Spirit Continent. However, you needn't worry too much; it's just a cultivation technique, not a spatial-type Profound Heaven Treasure. But this does mean they might target you or the Wang family in the future," Chen Yueying warned. Given the strength Wang Changsheng had demonstrated, if Yan Zheng and Luo Xiao wanted to deal with Chen Yueying, they would certainly factor Wang Changsheng in. If Wang Changsheng hadn't accompanied her this time, Chen Yueying might have been ambushed.

Wang Changsheng understood this principle. He had originally planned to deal with Yin Qing, but who could have foreseen such a variable? Now, ambushing Yin Qing again would be extremely difficult.

Fang Ming walked in and reported, "Aunt Chen, Uncle Wang, the Ye family's Ice Lion is here. It's led by an unfamiliar Mahayana cultivator who says they have urgent business with Aunt Chen. They are currently outside Misty Cloud Island."

"An unfamiliar Mahayana from the Ye family!" Wang Changsheng and Chen Yueying exchanged glances. This meant Yin Qing would be even less likely to engage Wang Changsheng in a fight, at least not for now.

"Please invite him in quickly," Chen Yueying instructed. The arrival of the Ye family's Mahayana cultivator was timely; she could exchange the Nine-Luster Stone for other cultivation resources with the Ye family. Once the news had leaked, it would be impossible to retain the Nine-Luster Stone. Waiting for it to be refined into a top-grade Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure could take an indefinite amount of time. Exchanging it for cultivation resources with the Ye family would allow her to strengthen her power more quickly, so even if Luo Xiao and Yan Zheng attacked again, Chen Yueying would not panic.

Fang Ming acknowledged and departed. After a while, Ye Yuhan entered, with Fang Ming following behind him.

"Fellow Daoist Ye, long time no see." Wang Changsheng greeted him with a smile. He had met Ye Yuhan on Heavenly Cocoon Mountain. When Ye Yuhan saw Wang Changsheng, a flicker of surprise crossed his eyes, and he smiled, saying, "After several millennia, Fellow Daoist Wang has advanced to the Mahayana stage! Congratulations! When will you hold your Mahayana celebration? Our Ye family will certainly send representatives to attend." He hadn't expected Wang Changsheng to reach the Mahayana stage after only a few millennia. Aside from anything else, given Wang Changsheng's close association with Ye Xuanji and his human identity, the Ye family would undoubtedly send Mahayana cultivators to participate.

"Let's hold the Mahayana celebration a millennium from now! Fellow Daoist Ye, if you're free, you're welcome to visit Green Lotus Island for a few drinks." Wang Changsheng extended the invitation. Even with a Cross-Spirit Treasure Ship, traveling from the Profound Spirit Continent to the Northern Cold Ice Fields and back would take over a thousand years.

Ye Yuhan agreed. He then looked at Chen Yueying and said, "Immortal Chen, I came here this time to inquire if there have been any unusual occurrences on the Profound Spirit Continent within the last three millennia, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, or the appearance of natural mystic realms?" The emergence of rare treasures usually caused significant disturbances, so he had to use a veiled expression.

"I'm not entirely clear about events within the last three millennia. Fellow Daoist Ye, please stay on Misty Cloud Island for now, and I'll send someone to investigate. How does that sound?" Chen Yueying said sincerely.

"Then I shall trouble Immortal Chen," Ye Yuhan agreed.

"I have other matters to attend to, Senior Martial Sister Chen, Fellow Daoist Ye, I'll take my leave first." Wang Changsheng discreetly departed. If his guess was correct, Chen Yueying would likely exchange the Nine-Luster Stone for cultivation resources with Ye Yuhan. If he were in her position, he would do the same; there was no other choice, as the news had already leaked. If the existence of the Profound Heaven Immortal Vine and Profound Heaven Blood Vine were to be exposed, the Wang family would have no choice but to surrender them.

Chen Yueying did not try to keep him, only reminding Wang Changsheng to be extra careful.

In the Myriad Blazes Mountain Range, within a red manor, Yan Zheng was speaking with Luo Xiao.

"The divine ability he used is too powerful; it closely resembles the unique ability from the Myriad Waves Scripture, the signature cultivation technique of the Void Sky Race. No wonder the Wang family rose so quickly; it seems they obtained a legacy from the Void Sky Race," Yan Zheng said, frowning.

"The cultivation world has never lacked individuals with great opportunities. We can only say that his fortune is significant, to have obtained the Void Sky Race's signature cultivation technique. If we had known this, we would have called on Yin Qing," Luo Xiao said, somewhat regretfully. They had wanted to share the Nine-Luster Stone among themselves, which was why they hadn't invited Yin Qing, but they hadn't expected such a significant loss.

"As long as the green mountains remain, there'll be wood to burn. Once Immortal Sang matures, there will be plenty of opportunities to deal with the Wang family," Yan Zheng said with a grim expression.

"You should focus on recovering from your injuries. Send someone to inform Yin Qing that True Monarch Taihao has advanced to the Mahayana stage and is likely cultivating the Void Sky Race's signature technique, the Myriad Waves Scripture," Luo Xiao instructed.

Yan Zheng nodded and agreed.

"Since we couldn't kill Chen Yueying, there's no need for the race war to continue. In my current state, I can't take action again." Yan Zheng suggested ending the large-scale conflict. If they continued fighting, it was very likely that a phantom-level Mahayana cultivator would intervene, and he certainly didn't want to face Wang Changsheng or Chen Yueying again at that point.

Luo Xiao nodded and agreed.

The orders were quickly disseminated. The Blazing Fire Race and the Yaksha Race withdrew their troops, while also sending messengers to inform Yin Qing, urging the Silver Shark Race to end the conflict as soon as possible.

On Silver Shark Island, in the Silver Shark Hall, Yin Qing sat in the main seat, with Yin Shan and over a dozen other clan elders standing solemnly to the side.

"What? True Monarch Taihao has advanced to the Mahayana stage? Is this news correct?!" Yin Qing exclaimed in surprise. Wang Changsheng had only entered the Integration Stage a little over ten thousand years ago, and now he's Mahayana? This cultivation speed is too fast!

"Yes, the message sent by the Blazing Fire Race must be correct. They said True Monarch Taihao obtained the Void Sky Race's signature cultivation technique, the Myriad Waves Scripture, and his divine abilities are considerable, advising us to be wary." Yin Shan nodded. He seemed to sense something, took out a shimmering magic disk, cast a spell into it, made a few gestures, and his expression dramatically changed.

"What happened? Why the panic?" Yin Qing asked, frowning.

"Our spies among the human race sent back news: Yan Zheng and Luo Xiao attacked Misty Cloud Island, and True Monarch Taihao severely wounded Yan Zheng," Yin Shan reported. Upon hearing this, the entire hall was stunned.

"This can't be! It's already difficult enough for him to have advanced to the Mahayana stage; how could his divine abilities be so strong? Did the Wang family also obtain a spatial-type grand treasure?" Qing Yun speculated.

"Even Yan Zheng suffered a heavy loss. It's fortunate I didn't rush to act. Pass down the order: no engaging in battle, just hold our defenses firmly. True Monarch Taihao has probably been in the Mahayana stage for some time but delayed holding his celebration, likely to use me as a target to establish his might. Who would have thought Yan Zheng would run into him and take the blow for me?" Yin Qing instructed. After careful thought, she realized this. Generally, when a new Mahayana cultivator emerges among humans, it is widely publicized to deter other races. The sudden attack by Zhenhai Palace against the Silver Shark Race was very likely a ploy by the Wang family and Zhenhai Palace to lure and kill Yin Qing. If Yin Qing hadn't been cautious, she would have already been ambushed. Putting herself in Wang Changsheng's shoes, Yin Qing knew she would have done the same.

"Yes, Ancestor," Yin Shan and the others replied, accepting the order and departing.