Chapter 3412: Third-Ranked Spirit User

Over a thousand years had passed.

On Xuanyin Continent, the island known as Flying Dragon Island, where Immortal Flying Dragon's cave retreat was situated, had been transferred to the Wang family for management. This occurred after Wang Changsheng advanced to the Mahayana stage, following a transaction between Zhenhai Palace and the Wang family. The Wang family had set up a seventh-tier formation on Flying Dragon Island using array flags and disks, stationing Integration-stage cultivators there. A Flying Spirit Platform was also located on the island.

In the island's northeast corner, a towering peak rose into the clouds. At its summit was a vast bluestone plaza, with a Flying Spirit Platform at its center. Nearby, two azure pavilions and a golden palace stood. Below the Flying Spirit Platform, a handsome young man in a blue shirt sat cross-legged, his eyes slightly closed. A blue aura enveloped his body, and countless specks of blue light emerged from the void, steadily flowing into his mouth and nose. Eighteen thick blue stone pillars surrounded the Flying Spirit Platform, their surfaces shimmering with runes.

Wang Yuhai, an early Void Refinement stage cultivator and a descendant of Wang Yonghao, was responsible for guarding this particular Flying Spirit Platform. The Wang family currently maintained five Flying Spirit Platforms, and overseeing them was considered a lucrative assignment. Flying Spirit Platforms were typically constructed in areas rich with spiritual energy. Unless a cultivator ascended from a lower realm, there was little to do, allowing the guardian to cultivate undisturbed. An ascension, however, was considered a significant accomplishment. Such advantageous positions were typically reserved for the descendants of clan members who had sacrificed for the family's benefit. All five Flying Spirit Platform guardians were descendants of heroes, and Wang Yuhai was one of them.

The Flying Spirit Platform began to tremble slightly. Countless runes flared, and a thick beam of spiritual light shot skyward. The stone pillars around the plaza glowed intensely, and a massive blue light barrier materialized, encompassing the entire platform and containing the spiritual light. Sensing the disturbance, Wang Yuhai quickly ceased his cultivation and looked towards the Flying Spirit Platform.

Soon after, the spiritual light dissipated, revealing a young woman dressed in a red ruqun gown. A golden gauze ribbon cinched her bodice, and a purple hairpin adorned her hair. With picturesque features, delicate makeup, and a graceful figure, she was truly captivating. Judging by her aura, she was clearly a Soul Transformation stage cultivator.

"Junior Su Hongshang pays her respects to Senior Wang," the red-clad woman said, bowing gracefully.

"Su Hongshang, from which realm did you ascend? What faction are you from, and what skills do you possess? This is a routine inquiry," Wang Yuhai asked pleasantly. Su Hongshang's ability to communicate with Wang Yuhai suggested she had mastered the language of the Xuanyang Realm, implying she was not from a minor faction.

"Junior hails from the Su family of Liyang Realm, which is connected to the Wang family through marriage. Our ancestor, Su Yuhua, ascended many years ago and joined your family. Junior is an artifact craftsman, with some basic knowledge," Su Hongshang replied.

Wang Yuhai nodded, then produced a blue-glowing Dharma plate. He infused it with a spell and made a series of gestures.

"Senior Wang, may I request an audience with the Wang family patriarch? I have an urgent matter to report that requires his direct attention," Su Hongshang stated earnestly.

"An urgent matter?" Wang Yuhai frowned slightly. It wasn't customary for just anyone to meet Wang Qingcheng; doing so would cause disorder. However, as Su Hongshang was an ascendant, he could report her request. "I will relay your request. Whether the patriarch grants you an audience is not something I can decide," Wang Yuhai said softly.

"Thank you, Senior Wang, for your assistance." Su Hongshang expressed her gratitude and understanding. Wang Yuhai then proceeded to register her information, notify the clan elders, and report Su Hongshang's situation.

On Green Lotus Island, within a secluded manor...

Wang Qingcheng sat in a stone pavilion, while Wang Yihong reported to him. "The Sect Master of the Xuanqing Sect has taken a young child from their affiliated Qin family as a personal disciple and is teaching him personally. They even dispatched an Integration-stage cultivator to pick him up, suggesting he is very likely a Spirit Body possessor," Wang Yihong, who was already in the late Void Refinement stage, spoke slowly.

"Do we know what kind of Spirit Body it is?" Wang Qingcheng inquired.

"It's unclear. The Qin family is keeping it strictly confidential, and the Xuanqing Sect has not disclosed anything," Wang Yihong shook his head. Major powers rigorously protected individuals with Spirit Bodies, including details about their specific physique and temperament, to prevent them from being targeted.

Wang Yihong then took out a glowing green Dharma plate, infused it with a spell, and frowned. "Patriarch," he began, "a female cultivator from Liyang Realm has ascended and landed on Flying Dragon Island. She is an artifact craftsman and claims to have an urgent matter requiring a direct audience with you."

After a moment's thought, Wang Qingcheng instructed, "An ascendant? Bring her here; I'll meet with her." Wang Yihong infused the plate with another spell and conveyed, "Yuhai, bring her in!"

"Understood, Ancestor Yihong," a respectful male voice replied from the transmission plate.

Shortly after, light footsteps sounded, and Wang Yuhai entered with Su Hongshang.

"Junior Su Hongshang pays her respects to Senior Wang," Su Hongshang said, bowing gracefully.

"Yuhai, Yihong, you two may withdraw for now. I wish to speak with her alone," Wang Qingcheng instructed. Wang Yuhai and Wang Yihong bowed and withdrew.

"It's just us now. Speak freely about what you need to say," Wang Qingcheng instructed.

"Junior possesses the Pure Yang Body, making me a Spirit Body possessor. I am unsure if the clan elders in the lower realm made an error in their assessment, so I would like to request Senior Wang to verify my aptitude." As Su Hongshang spoke, she formed hand seals, then opened her mouth and exhaled a stream of crimson flames, astonishingly hot.

"The Pure Yang Body! A Spirit Body possessor!" Wang Qingcheng's expression grew serious. He retrieved a small, pale blue mirror, the back of which was intricately carved with a blue lotus pattern, exuding an astonishing spiritual aura. The mirror's surface glowed with a dazzling azure light, emitting a stream of blue mist that enveloped Su Hongshang. The small azure mirror emitted a piercing shriek as runes flashed across its surface. Wang Qingcheng's face lit up with delight. He could now confirm that Su Hongshang was indeed a Spirit Body possessor.

With a flick of his sleeve, a piece of earthy yellow ore flew out and hovered in mid-air. "Now, unleash your Pure Yang True Flames and refine this ore," Wang Qingcheng instructed. Pure Yang True Flames, a supreme Yang fire, are inherently rigid and potent, marking a natural artifact master. This innate divine ability, stemming from the Pure Yang Body, far surpassed ordinary Nascent Flames. Su Hongshang parted her lips and exhaled a finger-thick stream of golden flames, which enveloped the earthy yellow ore. As time passed, the earthy yellow ore began to show signs of melting. Wang Qingcheng's face glowed with pleasure. After repeated tests, he confirmed that Su Hongshang indeed possessed the Pure Yang Body.

Wang Yidao and Wang Yulan were already prominent members of the Wang family. With the addition of Su Hongshang, it was clear that the Wang family could indeed benefit from new blood.

Wang Qingcheng retrieved a yellow communication disk and infused it with a spell. Wang Changsheng's voice then resonated from it: "Qingcheng, what's the situation at the Heavenly Sound Mountain Range?" Wang Ruyan was attempting to break through to the Mahayana stage in the Heavenly Sound Mountain Range. From Green Lotus Island, one could reach the Heavenly Sound Mountain Range with just two transfers via teleportation array.

"There's no news yet, but I've had people monitoring it. Father, an ascendant named Su Hongshang has landed on Flying Dragon Island. She possesses the Pure Yang Body and is an artifact craftsman."

"The Pure Yang Body? Bring her to Green Lotus Peak. I want to examine her myself," Wang Changsheng instructed.

"Understood, Father." Wang Qingcheng assented, put away the communication disk, and brought Su Hongshang to Green Lotus Peak. Wang Changsheng then used a Spirit Detection Disk to carefully examine her, confirming that Su Hongshang indeed possessed the Pure Yang Body.

"You possess a Spirit Body. The Su family was very tight-lipped; they only reported it after your ascension. It would have been disastrous if something had happened during your ascent."