Chapter 3497: 丁小丙, Qingmu Jie Cao Family

Ordinary Mahayana cultivators cannot compare in this regard.

When Mahayana cultivators merge with their Dharma Idols, their strength increases significantly, but it consumes an immense amount of spiritual power. The deeper one's spiritual power, the longer this state can be maintained. Typically, Mahayana cultivators who merge with their Dharma Idols aim to conclude battles as quickly as possible.

Ye Yunfei, merging with his Nine-Headed Ice Lion Dharma Idol, was able to overpower and heavily defeat two Mahayana cultivators, demonstrating his immense power.

"I heard that True Monarch Jinshi is a mid-Mahayana cultivator with considerable divine abilities, yet he still falls far short when facing Fellow Daoist Ye," True Monarch Qianjin said with a smile, his face full of admiration.

"If they were to engage in battle with a formation, they would be even less of a match for Fellow Daoist Ye," Xuan Qingzi chimed in.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, you flatter me," Ye Yunfei said with a faint smile. "I heard you used a Spirit Domain to slay a Mahayana cultivator from an exotic race. Your strength is certainly no less than mine."

Upon hearing the words "Spirit Domain," Chen Yueying and the other two wore expressions of deep envy. They were unfamiliar with both dual Dharma Idols and Spirit Domains, not to mention the secret techniques for unlocking potential.

"Fellow Daoist Ye, you jest," Xuan Qingzi replied. "I only have a superficial grasp of the Spirit Domain. Speaking of strength, the Azure Lotus Immortal Couple's power is considerable. It has been less than ten thousand years since they advanced to the Mahayana stage, yet Fellow Daoist Wang has already eliminated Yan Zheng. Once he reaches the mid-Mahayana stage, with the couple joining forces, they will have no rivals in the Xuanling Continent." Xuan Qingzi skillfully changed the subject, intentionally elevating the Azure Lotus Immortal Couple.

He had exchanged some cultivation resources, including two Seven Flame Golden Peaches, with Chen Yueying. Later, he visited Azure Lotus Island, hoping to exchange more resources with Wang Changsheng, but Wang Changsheng was in secluded cultivation and not receiving guests, forcing Xuan Qingzi to return disappointed.

Though the speaker had no particular intention, the listeners paid close attention. Many cultivators turned their gaze towards Wang Qingcheng and Sun Yuejiao. Since Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan were absent, Wang Qingcheng and Sun Yuejiao, as the Wang family's representatives, drew considerable attention.

"Junior Brother Wang and Junior Sister Wang only managed to eliminate Yan Zheng with great difficulty by combining their efforts. It wasn't as formidable as Fellow Daoist Lin suggests," Chen Yueying said, speaking on behalf of Wang Changsheng. As the saying goes, "the tallest tree in the forest is the first to be felled by the wind." Since they were not Mahayana cultivators from a prominent clan, maintaining a low profile was preferable, and excessive fame might not be beneficial.

"I've heard Ancestor Xuanfeng speak of Fellow Daoist Wang," Ye Yunfei said with a smile. "When I visit the Xuanling Continent, I hope to meet him." He had come to the Azure Glass Sea Region for Su Jiang's celebration and, while there, planned to help the Wang family upgrade their spirit vein—a matter Wang Changsheng and Ye Yuhuan had previously arranged.

"The auspicious hour has arrived! Please welcome Senior Martial Uncle Su," announced Jiang Hai, the new sect master of the Seven Immortals Sect, in a loud voice.

No sooner had he spoken than a sound like crashing waves echoed. A long, blue arc of light streaked across the sky, then, with a flash, it landed above the plaza, revealing a tall, dignified elderly man in blue robes, his gaze imposing. This was Su Jiang, the newly advanced human Mahayana cultivator of the Azure Glass Sea Region. Currently, there were three human Mahayana cultivators in the Azure Glass Sea Region; the others had either perished during the grand heavenly tribulation or met their demise through other means. This transition from old to new was also occurring among the exotic races.

Chen Yueying and the other three rose to their feet and nodded slightly. Wang Qingcheng and the other cultivators also stood up, saying in unison, "Greetings, Senior Su."

Su Jiang nodded, then descended to the main platform.

Guest representatives began to present their congratulatory gifts. The Ye family offered a top-grade Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure and some spiritual herbs. Chen Yueying, Xuan Qingzi, True Monarch Qianjin, and the Wang family predominantly presented several mid-grade Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures and materials. Since they had no deep personal connection with Su Jiang, they did not offer excessively lavish gifts.

Su Yunhai's lips moved subtly. Su Jiang, looking somewhat surprised, turned to Ye Yunfei and asked with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Ye, do you happen to know a fellow daoist named Ding Xiaobing?"

"Ding Xiaobing? I've heard of him," Ye Yunfei replied truthfully. "He's a rogue Mahayana cultivator from the Qianguang Realm, a body cultivator with considerable divine abilities."

"Yunhai, quickly invite Fellow Daoist Ding in," Su Jiang instructed.

Su Yunhai acknowledged and departed the hall.

Soon after, a hearty male voice resonated from the sky: "This humble one is Ding Xiaobing. Hearing that Fellow Daoist Su is holding a Mahayana celebration, I've come to beg for a cup of wine."

Immediately after his voice faded, a golden rainbow flew from afar, quickly halting above the plaza. A colossal golden lion appeared, bearing a pair of golden fleshy wings on its back. Standing atop the lion was a tall young man clad in golden robes.

The golden-robed youth was broad-shouldered and robust, radiating immense power and a palpable aura of killing intent, clearly indicating extensive experience in battle. "This humble one is Ding Xiaobing. Greetings to all fellow Daoists," Ding Xiaobing said courteously, cupping his hands.

Ding Xiaobing was an early-stage Mahayana cultivator. Given that Ye Yunfei had mentioned his considerable divine abilities, Ding Xiaobing undoubtedly possessed extraordinary qualities.

"Fellow Daoist Ding, please take a seat," Su Jiang invited, gesturing for Ding Xiaobing to sit.

Ding Xiaobing presented a mid-grade Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure and a seventy-thousand-year-old Qianguan Wood, merely as a formality.

Other guest representatives then successively presented their congratulatory gifts, though none matched the generosity of the Wang family's offering.

"I'd like to propose a toast to everyone," Su Jiang said, raising his wine cup. "Thank you all for taking the time to attend my Mahayana celebration." He then toasted the assembled cultivators.

The cultivators promptly raised their own cups in return, and the clinking of glasses and lively exchanges created a bustling atmosphere.

"Madam Chen, I have long heard of your esteemed name," Ding Xiaobing began, looking at Chen Yueying with anticipation. "After the celebration, how about we find a place to have a friendly spar?"

Chen Yueying's expression turned peculiar, as she was unaware of Ding Xiaobing's true background.

"Fellow Daoist Ding frequently spars with Mahayana cultivators across the Qianguang Realm," Ye Yunfei secretly transmitted to her. "Strictly speaking, he has enjoyed sparring with others ever since he began his cultivation journey."

"Very well," Chen Yueying replied after a brief moment of thought. "I too would like to experience Fellow Daoist Ding's divine abilities."

"Fellow Daoist Ding," Ye Yunfei began, a curious expression on his face, "I heard that the Kun Clan in the Qianguang Realm refined a Profound Sky Treasure, and its creation caused a celestial phenomenon." He explained that while the refinement of a mere remnant Profound Sky Treasure would not cause such an event, a newly forged Profound Sky Treasure would indeed manifest a celestial phenomenon.

Ding Xiaobing nodded. "Indeed, it's true," he confirmed. "What the exact treasure is, however, remains unclear. I've heard that the Kun Clan spent tens of thousands of years gathering materials. Before this, they even refined two remnant Profound Sky Treasures, likely as experimental pieces, and have now finally succeeded in crafting the genuine article."

"A Profound Sky Treasure!" The cultivators present exchanged glances, their faces filled with envy. They had all heard of Profound Sky Treasures and understood their immense value.

"The Kun Clan?" Xuan Qingzi said slowly. "I heard that the ancestors of the Kun Clan once entered the True Venerable Xuanling's cultivation grounds, where they acquired numerous cultivation resources. With experts as numerous as clouds, and now a Profound Sky Treasure, they can certainly be considered a great clan."

A clan without a Profound Sky Treasure is, at best, merely a slightly more powerful force. A Profound Sky Treasure serves as a crucial benchmark and a significant deterrent.

"That may be true, but it also depends on what kind of Profound Sky Treasure the Kun Clan refined," True Monarch Qianjin analyzed. "Only an offensive one truly possesses deterrent power. If it's a defensive or flight-oriented Profound Sky Treasure, then, heh heh, I fear other great clans might set their sights on the Kun Clan."

The Spatial Profound Sky Treasure obtained by the Void Heaven Clan ultimately led to their annihilation by the Sky Moon Clan. Had it been an offensive Profound Sky Treasure, the Sky Moon Clan would not have found it so easy to deal with the Void Heaven Clan.

"That's not necessarily true. Ultimately, it still comes down to true strength. The Cao family in the Green Wood Realm, for instance, possesses a flight-oriented Profound Sky Treasure. Two major clans once harbored ambitions against the Cao family, triggering a widespread clan war that swept across the entire Green Wood Realm. However, the Cao family simply requested an ancestor from the Immortal Realm to dispatch experts to the lower realms, who effortlessly wiped out both great clans."