Chapter 3545: A Great Leap with One Slash (No More Today)

"This is just the first Cross-Spirit Treasure Ship; I believe we will have a second and a third," Wang Changsheng stated in a deep voice, filled with joy.

Major clans possess Cross-Spirit Treasure Ships, varying only in number. These ships fly much faster than ordinary top-grade Profound Spirit Treasures. Cross-Spirit Treasure Ships can break down, but generally, they can be repaired unless fatally damaged.

"There will definitely be a second and a third," Wang Zongque affirmed, his gaze firm.

"You've all worked hard these past years. Take a good rest," Wang Changsheng said with a smile.

"It's our honor to have refined a Cross-Spirit Treasure Ship with you, Ancestor," Wang Yuyu replied, her face full of pride. As a member of the clan, participating in the refining of a Cross-Spirit Treasure Ship was a very glorious endeavor.

Just as Wang Changsheng was about to speak, Wang Yongqian flew over and excitedly announced, "Ancestor, Ancestor Mengbin and Ancestor Hongxue have returned! They are at Qinglian Peak."

Wang Changsheng's original plan was for Wang Yingjie and Liu Hongxue to return. However, Wang Mengbin, upon learning that Wang Qingshan had been conscripted, returned with Bai Yuqi, Liu Hongxue, and others.

Wang Changsheng nodded and said, "All of you, go back and rest! The existence of the Azure Lotus must be kept secret." During wartime, having a Cross-Spirit Treasure Ship could play a crucial role at critical moments.

Wang Yuyu and the others agreed and returned to their respective homes.

Upon returning to Qinglian Peak, Wang Changsheng met with Wang Mengbin, Liu Hongxue, and Bai Yuqi. Bai Yuqi had already advanced to the late Integration stage. With the war starting, the clan might be short on high-level formation masters, so she had returned with them.

"Yingjie is guarding Canghai?" Wang Changsheng asked with a smile.

"There's nothing significant happening in Canghai. With the war having started and no clear end in sight, I took the liberty of bringing Hongxue and the others back," Wang Mengbin explained. The clan was currently in need of manpower, and he wanted to contribute. Furthermore, he had made no progress in comprehending the Spirit Domain, so his return also offered an opportunity to seek guidance from Wang Changsheng.

"You did very well; there's no need to blame yourself," Wang Changsheng said reassuringly. His gaze fell upon Liu Hongxue, and he kindly said, "Hongxue, thank you for your hard work in refining eighth-rank pills. The formulas and materials are all ready."

"Ancestor, you are too kind; this is my duty," Liu Hongxue humbly replied. The Wang family possessed eighth-rank pill formulas and materials, but lacked an eighth-rank alchemist. Liu Hongxue's return to the Profound Spirit Continent was specifically for refining eighth-rank pills.

Wang Changsheng nodded. Just as he was about to say something, Wang Yongqian entered, excitedly stating, "Ancestor, Ancestor Yidao is attempting to break through to the Mahayana stage on Ziyun Island!"

"Let's go, let's take a look," Wang Changsheng said with a smile, his spirits lifted by the good news.

They arrived at Ziyun Island, where Wang Yidao had already passed the heart demon tribulation and was now undergoing the lightning tribulation. In the southwest corner of the island, a massive thundercloud hovered high in the sky, flashing with lightning and rumbling with thunder as bolts of thick silver lightning struck down.

Wang Changsheng and the others stood atop a peak, gazing at the thundercloud in the sky. Time passed, and bolts of silver lightning struck down with astonishing power. After more than half an hour, the thundercloud was still over a hundred zhang in size. Wang Changsheng and the others watched the thundercloud intently, their expressions grave.

A startling thunderclap sounded, and an incredibly thick silver lightning bolt struck down, followed immediately by a second, even larger one. Wang Changsheng frowned. By rights, a special lightning power should have appeared by now, but it hadn't. After another quarter of an hour, the thundercloud was only a few tens of zhang in size, with three more lightning bolts remaining.

The thundercloud violently churned like boiling water, giving rise to nine different colored arcs of electricity.

"Nine-Colored Divine Lightning!" Wang Yongqian breathed a sigh of relief.

The nine-colored thundercloud continuously churned and surged, slowly transforming into a silvery white.

"Nine Heavens... Nine Heavens Divine Lightning!" Wang Yongqian gasped, his voice trembling. The two were not on the same level.

Wang Changsheng frowned. Fortunately, the Wang family possessed an eighth-rank Lightning Absorption Pearl, so there shouldn't be a major problem. Wang Mengbin's expression was excited. Since Wang Yidao could attract the Nine Heavens Divine Lightning, he might be able to collect a unique bolt of lightning power once the grand formation was set up.

A thunderous roar that shook the heavens and earth sounded as an incredibly thick bolt of Nine Heavens Divine Lightning tore through the sky, striking a small valley. Wang Yidao stood within the valley, covered by a gigantic silver light screen. His face was pale, and he held a shimmering silver formation plate in his hand.

He took a deep breath, took out a blue pill, and swallowed it. His pale complexion regained some color, and he cast a spell. The silver light screen grew brighter, with countless mysterious silver runes emerging on its surface. The Nine Heavens Divine Lightning struck the silvery-white light screen with a muffled thud, and blinding lightning enveloped Wang Yidao's figure.

Soon, a second bolt of Nine Heavens Divine Lightning struck, and the lightning intensified. The thundercloud churned violently, transforming into a massive lightning tiger radiating an aura of destruction. The lightning tiger pounced from high above. Just as it approached within a hundred zhang of the lightning, a golden, sky-piercing blade energy swept out, slicing the lightning tiger in half.

With a deafening crash, a gigantic silvery-white lightning sphere shot into the sky, causing the entire Ziyun Island to shake violently. Simultaneously, towering waves surged on the sea, creating an astonishing spectacle as the void was torn apart by the powerful energy surge.

Before long, the lightning dissipated, revealing Wang Yidao's figure. Wang Yidao stood within the silver light screen, his face pale, surrounded by a faint, shimmering silvery-white light screen. If the clan hadn't acquired the eighth-rank Lightning Absorption Pearl, he wouldn't have been able to withstand it.

Wang Yidao deactivated the formation and flew to stand before Wang Changsheng, bowing respectfully, "Greetings, Ancestor."

"You've finally advanced to the Mahayana stage. Excellent. Go back and recover well first," Wang Changsheng said with a joyful expression, giving his instructions.

"Understood." Wang Yidao handed the formation plate to Wang Yongqian and left Ziyun Island.

Wang Mengbin flew high into the sky, and with a flick of his incantation, countless mysterious runes emerged on his body. Immediately, a deafening thunderous roar resonated from above. Bai Yuqi swiftly set up a formation, and Wang Mengbin cast a spell onto the formation plate. Loud thunderclaps ensued, and the thunderclouds churned. Tens of thousands of thick silver lightning bolts tore through the sky, exuding a powerful sense of oppression.

After a short quarter of an hour, a thick black lightning bolt pierced the sky, remarkably conspicuous. Wang Mengbin frowned. There were many types of black lightning power, such as Yinsha Divine Thunder, Demon Annihilation Divine Thunder, and Soul Extinguishing Divine Thunder. He changed his incantation, and the black lightning bolt shot directly towards him. As the black lightning approached within a hundred zhang of Wang Mengbin, a brilliant silver light erupted from his body, covering an area of ten thousand zhang. He opened his mouth and spewed out a large stream of mysterious silver runes, which flew directly towards the black lightning.

The black lightning touched the silver radiance, stopping mid-air as if caught in quicksand. The silver runes adhered to the surface of the black lightning, causing it to tremble slightly. Wang Mengbin continuously chanted spells, casting one incantation after another to refine this unique lightning power.

After more than half an hour, the lightning power high in the sky also dissipated. Wang Mengbin withdrew his incantation, and with a single hand, he grabbed towards the black lightning. The black lightning flew to him and landed in his hand.

"Soul Extinguishing Divine Thunder!" Wang Mengbin exclaimed with delight. As he held the black lightning, his soul trembled slightly. Soul Extinguishing Divine Thunder specifically targeted the soul and could be used as a powerful trump card in the future.

"Congratulations, Mengbin!" Wang Changsheng congratulated Wang Mengbin.

"It's a pity it's only Soul Extinguishing Divine Thunder. I thought I might be able to collect a bolt of Nine Heavens Divine Lightning!" Wang Mengbin said with a laugh.

Wang Changsheng smiled and replied, "Even if you are a lightning cultivator, it's not easy to collect Nine Heavens Divine Lightning. I heard it requires the cooperation of treasures and formations. There will be opportunities in the future." The Wang family had strong reserves of power, along with spirit items for breaking through to the Mahayana stage and the Qiankun Demon Suppressing Talismans. More Mahayana cultivators would surely emerge in the future, giving Wang Mengbin more chances to collect unique lightning power.

Wang Mengbin nodded, and they each returned to their respective residences to rest.

Upon returning to Qinglian Peak, Wang Changsheng entered a secret chamber and sat down cross-legged. He intended to continue comprehending the Spirit Domain; if he could cultivate it to a minor accomplishment, his strength would greatly increase. Wang Changsheng took out a green jade slip, placed it on his forehead, and continued to comprehend the Spirit Domain. Inside the chamber, tiny blue water droplets emerged, and the faint sound of raging waves could be heard.