Chapter 3379: Promotion of the Life Core Treasure

To upgrade the Dinghai Pearls to high-grade Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures, Wang Changsheng needed not only Darkwater Heavy Water but also a large quantity of water-attribute materials. The Wang family had almost gathered everything required, and with the recent acquisition of Heaven Sea Divine Crystals and Sea Stream Jade, the Dinghai Pearls should finally be ready for this advancement.

Wang Changsheng sat cross-legged on a blue meditation cushion. With a flick of his sleeve, eighteen Dinghai Pearls flew out, hovering in mid-air.

With a gentle tap of his finger, the eighteen Dinghai Pearls flew into the Azure Lotus Creation Cauldron.

Wang Changsheng opened his mouth and exhaled Lapis Lazuli Ice Flame, directing it to the bottom of the Azure Lotus Creation Cauldron.

Elevating all eighteen Dinghai Pearls to high-grade Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures would be a considerable challenge, demanding a significant amount of time and effort.

Wang Changsheng chose not to ask Wang Qingfeng and others for assistance, primarily because he wanted to test the refining capabilities of the Azure Lotus Creation Cauldron.

During the Grand Ascension Celebration, Wang Changsheng had acquired numerous refining materials. The most prized among them were Heaven Crystal Wood and Blood Erosion Wood, followed by the whiskers of a Nine-Tailed Cat, which could be crafted into an excellent talisman brush for Wang Ruyan.

In a secluded chamber, Wang Ruyan sat cross-legged on a blue meditation cushion, her eyes gently closed. A multitude of musical notes floated around her, shimmering continuously, emitting waves of celestial melodies that wove into a beautiful composition.

Wang Ruyan had been in the late-stage Integration realm for over six thousand years. She planned to enter secluded cultivation, aiming to reach the Great Perfection of the Integration stage.

If she were to advance to the Grand Ascension stage, Wang Changsheng would face less pressure, and they would be better equipped to confront Grand Ascension cultivators from other races.

The news that Divine Monarch Xuanji and the Ni family had attended Wang Changsheng’s Grand Ascension Celebration quickly spread across the Xuanling Continent, elevating Wang Changsheng’s reputation to an unprecedented height.

The fact that the Xuanyang Realm’s foremost diviner and a Grand Ascension cultivator from the Guangyun Realm personally came to congratulate Wang Changsheng demonstrated extraordinary prestige; even Xuan Qingzi had never received such deference.

In the Ice Flame Mountain Range, lay the Cold Flame Sect.

Inside a white manor, Li Qingyue, Granny Tianxue, and Liu Yao sat in a white stone pavilion, engaged in conversation.

Granny Tianxue had seized a new body and restarted her cultivation, painstakingly recovering her former power.

"True Monarch Taihao’s influence is immense; even a Grand Ascension cultivator from the Guangyun Realm came to congratulate him. If he decided to target our Cold Flame Sect, it would be a simple matter. While the Ye family is still in the Xuanling Continent, you two must take our people and depart on the Ice Lion. Seek opportunities elsewhere to preserve our lineage."

Li Qingyue instructed.

It was prudent to be cautious. She was unsure if Wang Changsheng would move against the Cold Flame Sect, so preparation was essential.

"Bring along Fellow Daoist Wang! He has also offended the Wang family, so there's little point in him staying in the Xuanling Continent. Taking him with us would mean an extra helper."

Liu Yao suggested.

Li Qingyue didn't object, responding, "Depart as soon as possible! Qianling Continent is a true cultivation sacred ground. Once you reach it, you might find significant opportunities. Take as many disciples as you can."

"Understood, Senior Sister Li."

Liu Yao and Granny Tianxue agreed. They led a group of disciples away from the Ice Flame Mountain Range, and en route, stopped at Guangyuan Sect to ask Wang Mengshan to gather a contingent of Guangyuan Sect disciples. Together, they made their way to Tianhai Market City to board the Ice Lion and leave the Qianling Continent.

In the Heavenly Demon Realm, specifically the Sky Eagle Continent.

The Heavenly Fox Mountain Range stretched for tens of millions of miles, serving as a stronghold for the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox.

Within a picturesque manor filled with birdsong and flowers, Bai Ling’er sat in a white stone pavilion. Her delicate eyebrows were furrowed as her gaze rested on a white pavilion a short distance away.

A moment later, Wang Qingshan emerged from the white pavilion, his brow also furrowed in thought.

He had asked Bai Ling’er for assistance in acquiring a Boundary-Breaking Stone, hoping to send a separated soul to the East Li Realm to contact Wang Changsheng, but his attempt had unfortunately failed.

"It failed? I advise you to abandon that idea! Over the years, I've also considered returning to the East Li Realm, but my separated soul can only descend to the Nine Demon Realm, and traveling back to the East Li Realm from there is incredibly difficult."

Bai Ling’er sighed.

She had also attempted to send a separated soul to a lower realm, successfully landing in the Nine Demon Realm. However, while trying to traverse other realms, her separated soul was destroyed in a realm storm.

It was no easy feat for her to acquire a Boundary-Breaking Stone, and after several failed attempts, she had given up.

She had secretly brought Wang Qingshan into the Heavenly Fox Mountain stronghold without other clan members discovering him. Wang Qingshan had wanted to contact his family but hadn’t succeeded.

"Can you still get a Boundary-Breaking Stone? I'd like to try again. And have you managed to find any news about Immortal Su?"

Wang Qingshan’s face was filled with anticipation.

He had asked Bai Ling’er to help him locate Su Jianjia. Su Jianjia possessed the Star-Moon Disk, and if she could be found, they would be able to return to the Xuanyang Realm.

"Boundary-Breaking Stones are hard to come by, but I'll do my best! I have no news of Immortal Su. Who is she to you that you care so deeply?"

As Bai Ling’er finished speaking, a hint of resentment flickered in her eyes.

She had taken significant risks by hiding Wang Qingshan in her residence and even used merit points to acquire a Boundary-Breaking Stone. All of that was acceptable, but Wang Qingshan’s request to help find Su Jianjia made Bai Ling’er feel a certain discomfort.

She couldn’t quite explain it, but seeing Wang Qingshan so concerned about another female cultivator made her feel profoundly uneasy, though she couldn't pinpoint the reason.

"Just a fellow Daoist I met by chance. She possesses a Boundary-Breaking Disk, which can transport me back to the Xuanyang Realm."

Wang Qingshan replied truthfully.

"Isn't it fine to stay in the Heavenly Demon Realm? You can cultivate here just as well. Do you truly wish to avoid me?"

Bai Ling’er sighed softly, her voice tinged with a hint of grievance.

"That's not what I meant. My family resides in the Xuanyang Realm, and I must return there eventually."

Wang Qingshan clarified.

Just as Bai Ling’er was about to speak, she pulled out a white, shimmering Dharma disk. After casting a spell into it, her delicate eyebrows furrowed.

"Understood. Continue to monitor, and inform me if you receive any news."

Bai Ling’er said, then put away the white Dharma disk.

"What's happened?"

Wang Qingshan inquired.

"Your Immortal Su has appeared, but she's not on the Sky Eagle Continent; she's on the White Tiger Continent. She's being pursued by the White Tiger clan. I'm not entirely clear on the specifics, as the White Tiger Continent is quite far from the Sky Eagle Continent, and my clansmen purchased this information from the Seventh Month Tower."

Bai Ling’er explained.

"The Seventh Month Tower has branches in the Heavenly Demon Realm as well?"

Wang Qingshan asked, surprised.

"Of course. The Seventh Month Tower primarily deals in selling and acquiring intelligence. In terms of overall strength, it's not significantly weaker than the major trade alliances."

Bai Ling’er patiently explained, then her tone shifted. "For now, you can neither return nor contact Immortal Su, so you should cultivate here. The Bear Roar clan has dispatched many experts to find you. As for Taiyi Palace, it's quite far from the Sky Eagle Continent, making it difficult for you to contact the Four Seasons Sword Venerable there. However, I will keep an eye out for any opportunities."

"Alright! Thank you for your trouble, Immortal Bai."

Wang Qingshan expressed his gratitude.

"There's no need to be so formal between us; it's merely a small effort."

Bai Ling’er said dismissively.

Despite Bai Ling’er’s casual demeanor, Wang Qingshan knew that sheltering him involved considerable risk for her.

After a brief chat, Wang Qingshan entered a secret chamber in the pavilion and sat down cross-legged.

He sighed softly. He understood Bai Ling’er’s unspoken feelings, but he had no desire to contemplate romantic matters, wishing only to focus on cultivation.

Wang Qingshan shook his head, shedding all distracting thoughts, and began cultivating his arts.

Not long after, the void vibrated and warped, as numerous hazy green sword shadows materialized, circling ceaselessly around him.

His sword intent had not yet reached perfection. He had attempted numerous methods, including exchanging insights with other sword cultivators, but still couldn’t achieve mastery. He had hoped to discuss his experiences with the Four Seasons Sword Venerable, but unfortunately, the Sky Eagle Continent was too far from the Xuanwu Continent, preventing him from meeting the Venerable for now.

This unexpected journey to the Heavenly Demon Realm might prove to be his opportunity to perfect his sword intent, though he still did not know how to achieve it.

Wang Qingshan closed his eyes and began to cultivate.