Chapter 3378: Hidden Master’s Reminder

On Azure Lotus Peak, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan sat in a blue stone pavilion, as Wang Chuanming reported to him.

"According to our Dark Hall's investigation, Li Zonghai has shown no abnormalities. In several major battles, he led the charge, displaying unmatched bravery and earning significant merits," Wang Chuanming reported.

"What about True Monarch Blood Blade? Is there still no news of him?" Wang Changsheng asked in a deep voice.

"We've been keeping an eye out for news of True Monarch Blood Blade, but there's been nothing. The Blood Blade Sect has already been destroyed," Wang Chuanming reported truthfully.

True Monarch Blood Blade had been missing for many years. With several major wars erupting successively on the Xuanyang Continent, all major human forces dispatched participants. Without an Integration-stage cultivator guarding it and only a few Void Refinement cultivators, the Blood Blade Sect quickly declined and was annexed by other powers. The Wang family merely monitored the situation discreetly and did not intervene.

Wang Changsheng frowned. The Blood Blade Sect had been annexed, and True Monarch Blood Blade still hadn't appeared. It seemed he genuinely didn't care about the sect's survival.

"Did True Monarch Blood Blade leave behind any vital soul lamps or other means of contact?" Wang Changsheng pressed.

Wang Chuanming shook his head, "None. He utterly disregarded the Blood Blade Sect's existence, so we can't ascertain whether he's alive or dead."

True Monarch Blood Blade had no family or friends, and he didn't even care about the survival of the Blood Blade Sect he had single-handedly founded. Such a person was terrifying; having no attachments meant he only needed to consider himself. The Wang family couldn't even find him if they wanted to deal with him.

"Continue to watch for his whereabouts. Once there's news, do not act rashly. This person possesses considerable divine abilities and is extremely difficult to deal with," Wang Changsheng instructed.

Wang Chuanming acknowledged and agreed.

Wang Qingcheng walked in and said, "Father, Divine Monarch Xuanji is here. He said he wishes to speak with you."

"Please invite Daoist Xu in quickly! I also wish to speak with him," Wang Changsheng commanded.

Wang Qingcheng acknowledged and departed. Soon after, Divine Monarch Xuanji entered.

"Daoist Xu, your second disciple is also here. Would it be possible for you to perform a divination for my descendants?" Wang Changsheng asked politely.

Upon hearing this, Divine Monarch Xuanji's mouth twitched, and he gave a wry smile. "Daoist Wang, please don't joke. I only have two disciples who understand divination, and they can't endure the strain. I also advise you not to seek divination; it might not be beneficial for you."

"Is there a particular reason for that?" Wang Changsheng asked curiously.

"As the saying goes, the more one's fate is divined, the thinner it becomes. Generally, we diviners do not perform divination multiple times for the same person. It's better to let things take their natural course, as the results of divination do not necessarily represent destiny," Divine Monarch Xuanji explained. Who knew if divining for the Wang family members would attract a thunder tribulation? With Wang Changsheng as an example, he certainly didn't want to try. He had finally managed to cultivate two disciples who understood divination, and he didn't want them struck down by a thunder tribulation.

Wang Changsheng also realized that Divine Monarch Xuanji dared not perform divination for him or his clan members. Putting himself in Divine Monarch Xuanji's shoes, Wang Changsheng wouldn't be willing to divine either, especially with Cheng Yao's precedent.

"Daoist Wang, is Fairy Ye in the Northern Cold Ice Plains?" Divine Monarch Xuanji asked.

Wang Changsheng shook his head. "I'm not sure. You should ask Daoist Ye; he should know Fairy Ye's whereabouts." He had originally intended to invite Ye Xuanji to his Grand Ascension celebration, but Ye Yuhan said Ye Xuanji was unavailable, perhaps having gone to the Underworld or being in secluded cultivation.

"Daoist Wang, how does the Ye family view your situation?" Divine Monarch Xuanji got to the main point, this being his primary concern.

Wang Changsheng pondered for a moment and told him truthfully. Such matters couldn't be concealed, and Divine Monarch Xuanji would know sooner or later. Divine Monarch Xuanji's face showed a look of sudden realization. "So that's how it is. I've learned something new." This matter was easily verifiable; he only needed to inquire with the Ye family's Grand Ascension cultivator. Wang Changsheng had no reason to deceive him.

"Senior Xu, if I may be so bold, are you planning to leave the Xuanyang Realm? If we needed to find you, where should we look?" Wang Ruyan asked curiously. If Ni Wuting wanted a divination, he could have just asked Divine Monarch Xuanji directly. Divine Monarch Xuanji had left Xuanguang Continent with Ni Wuting, possibly heading to the Guangyun Realm.

"Yes, I do plan to leave the Xuanyang Realm for a while to attend to some matters. If you wish to find me, you can go to Qianling Continent. I will have Yao'er stay there. However, I won't be returning anytime soon. If you have an urgent matter, you can seek me at the Ni family in the Guangyun Realm," Divine Monarch Xuanji explained.

Wang Ruyan nodded and agreed.

After chatting for the duration of a tea ceremony, Divine Monarch Xuanji bid farewell and left.

The next day, Wang Changsheng hosted a banquet on Azure Lotus Peak for Ye Yuhan and the other four. Six Grand Ascension cultivators sat in the stone pavilion, sipping tea and chatting leisurely.

"Daoist Wang, why didn't Sword Saint Tianhe come?" True Monarch Wanhai asked casually.

"Daoist Lin is in secluded cultivation and was unable to attend," Wang Changsheng explained. He had invited Sword Saint Tianhe, but Sword Saint Tianhe had sent a representative with congratulations instead of coming himself.

"Calculating the time, within ten thousand years, Heavenly Venerable Xuanling's Dao field might reappear. Last time it was on Xuanguang Continent, I wonder if it will appear on Xuanyang Continent this time," Chen Yueying shifted the topic. She had entered Heavenly Venerable Xuanling's Dao field to seek treasures before, but her cultivation was too low to obtain many good items. The Dao field contained eighth-tier demonic beasts, against which she was no match.

"If it appears on Xuanyang Continent, that would be good. It depends on luck!" Divine Monarch Xuanji analyzed.

"Daoist Xu, as the foremost diviner in the Xuanyang Realm, can you not divine where Heavenly Venerable Xuanling's Dao field will appear?" True Monarch Wanhai asked curiously.

"I cannot. If I could divine even that, I would have already advanced to the Grand Ascension stage," Divine Monarch Xuanji explained.

"Heavenly Venerable Xuanling's Dao field appeared in the ancestral land of the Evil-Eyed Race, which is how the Evil-Eyed Race rose to prominence. If Heavenly Venerable Xuanling's Dao field could appear in human territory, that would be wonderful," Ye Yuhan said, her face revealing a longing expression. Heavenly Venerable Xuanling's Dao field had previously appeared in the Northern Cold Ice Plains, but it was in foreign territory. By the time the Ye family received the news and rushed there, the Dao field had already closed.

"Let's hope so! Calculating the time, the Qianling Secret Treasure on Qianling Continent is set to open within five thousand years. Are Daoist Ni and Daoist Xu interested in seeking treasures there?" True Monarch Wanhai's tone was enthusiastic.

"No interest. I have more important matters to attend to," Ni Wuting shook his head directly.

"Our meeting on Azure Lotus Island today is also a matter of fate. Let me offer you a warning: there might be changes in the world, and chaos could erupt. Please be careful," Divine Monarch Xuanji warned.

"Changes in the world? Chaos? Daoist Xu, could you elaborate?" Wang Changsheng was slightly taken aback. Was the Xuanyang Realm about to face a higher-level racial war or even an inter-realm conflict?

"I merely have a premonition. I haven't fully deduced it; the karmic implications are too vast for me to dare to. Without a major calamity, improving your strength certainly won't harm you, and if there truly is a great tribulation, you will be better prepared," Divine Monarch Xuanji advised.

Wang Changsheng and the others nodded. Even without Divine Monarch Xuanji's warning, they would still strive to enhance their strength as much as possible.

Half a day later, the banquet concluded. Ye Yuhan and the other four returned to rest. Over the next seven days, Wang Changsheng hosted banquets on Azure Lotus Island for Chen Yueying and her four companions, exchanging cultivation techniques, trading items, and discussing various interesting anecdotes from the cultivation world. Seven days later, Chen Yueying and the other four bade farewell, leaving Azure Lotus Island with their disciples or clan members to return to their respective homes.

Wang Changsheng entered a secret chamber, took out refining materials, and prepared to forge a high-grade Heaven-reaching Spirit Treasure. Before the family had a second Grand Ascension cultivator, Wang Changsheng would not easily leave the Xuanyang Continent, to prevent Yan Zheng from exploiting any vulnerabilities. In the short term, it was impossible for him to significantly increase his cultivation. Grand Ascension cultivators' cultivation time was measured in tens of thousands of years, and their advancement speed was very slow.

Wang Changsheng planned to improve his artifact refining skills to forge high-grade Heaven-reaching Spirit Treasures, which could be sold or exchanged for cultivation resources. The Wang family treasury possessed several high-grade Heaven-reaching Spirit Treasures, but it was better to teach someone to fish than to give them a fish. If Wang Changsheng improved his refining skills, his clan members could collect refining materials for him to forge into high-grade Heaven-reaching Spirit Treasures, which could then be exchanged for cultivation resources.

Wang Changsheng sat cross-legged on a meditation mat, with the Azure Lotus Creation Cauldron placed nearby. He was now beginning to use the Azure Lotus Creation Cauldron for artifact refining, which would result in a higher success rate. Over the years, the Wang family had been collecting Profound Nether Heavy Water. Combined with the congratulatory gifts from this Grand Ascension celebration, the amount of Profound Nether Heavy Water had reached eighteen drops, which was perfect for enhancing the Sea Stabilizing Pearl.