Chapter 3555: Wang Chan's Breakthrough to Mahayana (None Today)

"The Wang family actually has a fourth Mahayana cultivator. Could they be supported by the Ye family?" Su Jianjia asked curiously.

The Wang family established itself in Xuanyang Realm less than 30,000 years ago, so having four Mahayana cultivators could be considered extremely good fortune.

"Not necessarily. Don't forget that fragments of the Immortal Realm appeared on Xuanling Continent. Perhaps the Wang family gained some great opportunity from those fragments! However, compared to the Ling clan of Cangyuan Realm, the Wang family is still far behind. The Qiankun Bottle, a low-grade immortal artifact... I wonder who will ultimately acquire this treasure." Su Xiangdong's gaze became fervent as he finished speaking.

"Why don't we contact our backers in the Immortal Realm and have them send someone down to seize the Qiankun Bottle? That would surely be a great accomplishment," Su Jianjia asked, puzzled.

"Do you think descending to the lower realms is that easy? It's much harder than spirit cultivators splitting their souls to descend. I heard it requires special formations and treasures to send someone down. True Immortals can't come; at most, they can send Mahayana cultivators. Our backers are busy competing for the Aperture Opening Secret Art and can't be bothered with this," Su Xiangdong sighed.

"Is the Aperture Opening Secret Art more valuable than the Qiankun Bottle?" Su Jianjia asked in surprise.

"I heard that secret art can open up to seven apertures. Multiple Golden Immortals fought over it, and more than a dozen Golden Immortals even perished. According to Elder Che, the Qiankun Bottle is merely a low-grade immortal artifact; in terms of value, it can't compare to the Aperture Opening Secret Art," Su Xiangdong explained.

Su Jianjia was utterly shocked. She hadn't realized that the Aperture Opening Secret Art was so precious even in the Immortal Realm. If a secret art that opens up to seven apertures could cause Golden Immortals to fight, wouldn't a nine-aperture secret art even make Grand Unity Golden Immortals envious?

"Even so, wouldn't it still be possible for them to send Mahayana cultivators to the lower realms? After all, it's an immortal artifact with the Law of Time. Can't they even send a soul split?" Su Jianjia was greatly perplexed.

Su Xiangdong sighed and explained, "Our backers have no way to do it; otherwise, they would have sent people down long ago. The boundary power between the Immortal Realm and the Spirit Realm is too strong. Without special protective treasures, a soul split can easily be destroyed. It's very difficult for Immortal Realm cultivators to send down a soul split. Moreover, the Qiankun Bottle might not even be a time-based immortal artifact; it could be something else entirely, as no one has actually seen it. All the informed members of the Ling clan were killed. Anyway, I've already reported it. What the higher-ups decide is no longer our concern."

Su Jianjia nodded and said, "The Ye family and the Stone Cocoon Clan were ambushed and suffered significant losses. Will the conflict spread to Xuanyang Realm and affect our Nine Yuan Commercial Alliance?"

"That's unclear. In any case, our Nine Yuan Commercial Alliance primarily focuses on business and doesn't get involved in these matters. We'll stay out of it. Seventh Moon Tower is similar to us; if they truly don't know their place, then don't blame us for being impolite." Su Xiangdong's face was filled with murderous intent by the end.

The Nine Yuan Commercial Alliance is a business organization, but that doesn't mean it lacks power. Without sufficient strength, how could the Nine Yuan Commercial Alliance operate inter-realm treasure ships between multiple realms? How could they conduct business with major clans from various realms?

Su Jianjia nodded and said nothing more.

***

Xuanling Continent, Green Lotus Island. On Green Lotus Peak, Wang Ruyan and Liu Hongxue were sitting in a stone pavilion, engaged in conversation.

Liu Hongxue could currently refine five types of eighth-tier pills: Seven-Luo Pill, Nine-Ganoderma Pill, Golden Ganoderma Marrow Pill, Blood Velvet Pill, and Origin Soul Pill. The first three are effective in improving magical power, the Blood Velvet Pill can heal injuries, and the Origin Soul Pill, primarily made from Purple Jade Origin Soul Fruit, speeds up recovery from soul damage.

Liu Hongxue had also failed before, but fortunately, the Wang family had collected enough materials, so a few failures didn't matter.

Wang Ruyan could now create three types of eighth-tier talismans: in addition to the Qiankun Demon Suppressing Talisman, there were also the Green Lotus Armor Talisman and the Nine Palace Evasion Talisman. The Green Lotus Armor Talisman is a defensive talisman, and the Nine Palace Evasion Talisman is an evasion talisman.

Wang Yongqian's voice came from outside: "Ancestor, Fellow Daoist Han of the Xuanqing Sect sent a message, saying that the Ye family contacted them because the Ye family needs our help."

"The Ye family! Invite him to Green Lotus Peak to report to me in person," Wang Ruyan instructed.

Wang Yongqian acknowledged and left to carry out the order.

"Ancestor, I'll take my leave now," Liu Hongxue said, rising to depart.

Soon after, Han Feng and Wang Yongqian appeared before Wang Ruyan. He explained the situation in detail.

"Fairy Ye wants our help? One Mahayana cultivator participating in the battle can get five items?" Wang Ruyan asked in surprise. This was much more generous than last time.

"Exactly. This junior's words are all true," Han Feng nodded honestly.

"When will the Ye family send someone to pick us up?" Wang Ruyan asked.

"The Ye family said they need to confirm the number of Mahayana cultivators participating first, then they'll come to pick us up in a few centuries. Fellow Daoist Gongsun from the Myriad Spirit Sect plans to participate," Han Feng reported.

"Understood. Our Wang family will send two Mahayana cultivators to participate. As for what items we want, we will discuss that with the Ye family," Wang Ruyan said gravely. Wang Qingcheng was currently in the Thousand Spirit Continent and would pass by the Ye family on his return, so he could speak directly with Ye Xuanji.

Han Feng acknowledged and bowed before withdrawing.

Wang Yongqian personally escorted Han Feng off Green Lotus Island, then quickly returned.

"Ancestor, Wang Chan is attempting to break through to the Mahayana stage. I've already informed Ancestor Mengbin," Wang Yongqian reported.

Over the years, Wang Chan and Wang Chan had frequently visited the Myriad Spirit Abyss, slaying many Integration stage ghosts. For them, ghosts were like tonics.

Wang Changsheng had slain a Mahayana-stage ghost in the Immortal Realm fragments, acquiring a Yin Pearl. He also killed an eighth-tier Golden Toad Beast, whose inner core was a great supplement for Wang Chan and Wang Chan.

Wang Chan's true form was a Soul-Devouring Golden Cicada, whose innate abilities inherently countered demons, monsters, and ghosts. Without the Qiankun Demon Suppressing Talisman, the impact wouldn't be significant.

"Let's go, we'll take a look." Wang Ruyan and Wang Yongqian left Green Lotus Island and arrived at Purple Crystal Island.

Wang Mengbin stood atop a high peak. He had been studying the Spirit Domain for several centuries but still had no clues. Upon learning that someone was attempting to reach the Mahayana stage, Wang Mengbin immediately came over.

In the sky, lightning flashed and thunder roared. Thick silver bolts of lightning struck down, heading straight for a small valley.

Wang Ruyan and Wang Yongqian rushed over, landing beside Wang Mengbin. Their expressions were solemn as they gazed at the thunderclouds high above.

After more than half an hour, the thundercloud was still over a hundred zhang in size, with fifteen more lightning tribulations remaining.

Wang Chan stood in the valley, holding a silver-glowing formation plate in his hand. His face was pale, and a silver light barrier enveloped him.

After the thundercloud violently churned, seven different colored arcs of electricity emerged.

"Seven-Colored Divine Lightning!" Wang Ruyan's expression became serious. Eight bolts of Seven-Colored Divine Lightning possessed extraordinary power. With the Great Lightning Transformation Formation set up with a seventh-tier high-grade lightning-absorbing pearl and other treasures, there should be no problem.

A thunderous roar echoed as a thick bolt of seven-colored lightning streaked across the sky, heading directly for Wang Chan.

The seven-colored lightning struck the silver light barrier with a dull thud. The lightning then exploded, and blinding seven-colored thunder light engulfed Wang Chan's figure.