Chapter 3569: Jade Mist Mahayana (None Today)

Had they not brought three Heaven-Tier Treasures and escaped early, they would all have perished under the Void Spirit Annihilation Array.

Shi Mo, with his mid-Mahayana cultivation and awakened aperture, possessed profound magical power.

"It's finally resolved," Chi Huan said, a hint of doubt in her voice. "It seems they were well-prepared; their allies, the Guang Clan and Chong Clan, didn't appear. That's quite strange."

"Perhaps they went to target our ancestral lands," Tong Shan said dismissively. "Fortunately, we made proper arrangements before coming here. If they truly go to the Sky Vault Realm or Azure Cloud Realm to cause trouble for us, they'll certainly face severe consequences."

"With so many spatial rifts here, it won't be easy to plunder cultivation resources from the Stone Cocoon Clan's treasury," Guan Yunxiao said with a frown. Even Mahayana cultivators could be killed if they carelessly trespass this area.

More than half of the Stone Cocoon Mountain Range was riddled with spatial rifts. These rifts varied in length; some were clearly visible, while others were almost impossible to detect.

Tong Shan raised his right hand, and a golden light flew out from his sleeve, revealing a short, stout young man in a golden robe with long ears and a high nose. Judging by his aura, he was clearly a Mahayana cultivator.

This was his spirit beast, whose true form was a low-grade eighth-tier Golden-Eyed Flame Deer, particularly sensitive to spatial restrictions.

Mahayana cultivators from major clans were not comparable to those from minor clans; they operated on entirely different levels.

The golden-robed youth's eyes glowed with a dazzling golden light. He gazed into the distance, pointed southeast, and said, "The treasury is located in a valley to the southeast."

"Go investigate," Tong Shan commanded. "Be careful to avoid those spatial rifts."

The golden-robed youth acknowledged the command and flew towards the southeast.

He skillfully avoided the spatial rifts and successfully reached a colossal valley. At the end of the valley stood a massive yellow stone gate, flickering with runes and emitting astonishing spiritual energy.

The golden-robed youth slapped his right hand towards the void, and countless crimson flames surged forth, transforming into a giant red beast claw that slammed against the stone gate.

With a loud bang, rolling flames engulfed the stone gate, yet it remained unharmed. Unsurprised, the golden-robed youth activated his Dharma Idol and attacked the stone gate.

A short while later, with a thunderous crash, the stone gate shattered into pieces.

The golden-robed youth cast a defensive spell upon himself and cautiously proceeded inside.

Not long after, a deafening roar echoed, and a thick golden beam shot skyward, piercing straight into the clouds.

Guan Yunxiao frowned. "What a pity, Fellow Daoist Tong," he said. "Had I known this, I shouldn't have let your spirit beast investigate."

As expected, the Stone Cocoon Clan had indeed prepared a contingency, setting up powerful restrictions within the treasury.

A golden light emerged from the void a thousand miles away, revealing the golden-robed youth, his face slightly pale. Having already transformed, he naturally possessed a substitute treasure.

The golden-robed youth transformed into a streak of golden light and flew into Tong Shan's sleeve.

"With a substitute treasure, it's no big deal," Chi Huan said with a frown. "Since the Stone Cocoon Clan was prepared, the Ye family will certainly also be prepared."

"The Ye family has already lost five Mahayana cultivators," Tong Shan said in a deep voice. "Even if they have hidden forces, are they stronger than the Stone Cocoon Clan? Besides, we have three Heaven-Tier Treasures and do not fear them. Fellow Daoist Guan, we'll leave this place to you; we're heading to the Northern Icy Plains to deal with the Ye family." He added that even if they didn't gain many cultivation resources, it would be beneficial to eliminate more Mahayana cultivators, showing other forces the consequences of offending them.

Guan Yunxiao nodded. This cooperation with the Tang Clan meant they had completely severed ties with the Stone Cocoon Clan. If they failed to eliminate all of the Stone Cocoon Clan's Mahayana cultivators, they would face severe repercussions in the future.

Tong Shan and the other nine Mahayana cultivators departed, leaving Guan Yunxiao and a few others behind.

At the command of the Yinmei Clan, large numbers of experts from their allied races were dispatched to confront the Stone Cocoon Clan's subordinate races. The Stone Cocoon Clan's Mahayana cultivators seemed to have vanished, and some core clansmen were also nowhere to be found.

**Xuanling Continent**Qinghong Island, an island controlled by the Wang family.

Wang Yongqian stood atop a high peak, gazing at the seven-colored thunderclouds in the sky, her expression solemn.

Wang Yulan was currently attempting to break through to the Mahayana stage, which had attracted nine bolts of seven-colored divine lightning.

Bolts of seven-colored lightning descended, striking a small valley encircled by mountains on three sides. The ground shook violently as the seven-colored lightning engulfed the entire valley, filling the air with dust and smoke.

After the eighth bolt of seven-colored lightning descended, the seven-colored thunderclouds boiled and rolled like turbulent waters, transforming into a colossal seven-colored thunder phoenix that swooped down from high above at an exceptionally fast speed.

As the seven-colored thunder phoenix approached within a hundred *zhang* of the valley, tens of thousands of slender silver lights shot out to meet it.

The seven-colored thunder phoenix repelled most of the slender silver lights, but its body was pierced by them, leaving it riddled with holes.

Following a tremendous explosion, dazzling seven-colored lightning surged skyward, filling the air with dust and smoke.

After a while, the dust and smoke dispersed, the lightning faded, and the valley was leveled.

Wang Yulan stood in a colossal pit emitting black smoke, her face pale. A terrifying spiritual pressure emanated from her, signifying her successful advancement to the Mahayana stage.

Wang Yongqian descended from the sky, landing before Wang Yulan.

"Congratulations, Yulan!" Wang Yongqian said, overcome with joy, as she congratulated Wang Yulan.

"I've finally advanced to the Mahayana stage," Wang Yulan said, exhaling a breath and her expression filled with excitement.

"I'll leave this place to you, Patriarch," Wang Yulan said before greeting him and departing.

**Northern Icy Plains, the Ye Family**The door to a secret chamber opened, and Ye Xuanji emerged, a black jade lock now resting on her chest.

She had successfully refined a high-grade Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure, the Soul Suppressing Lock, which was remarkably effective at countering soul attacks.

Ye Xuanji took out a communication disk flashing with white light and infused it with a magic art. Ye Yunshuo's surprised voice then sounded: "Ancestor Xuanji, Yunfei and the others are back, and Fellow Daoist Wang and Fellow Daoist Chen are here as well."

"Bring them to my residence; I have something to ask them," Ye Xuanji commanded.

"Yes, Ancestor Xuanji," Ye Yunshuo replied.

Not long after, Ye Yunshuo, Ye Yunfei, Wang Qingshan, and Chen Yueying entered.

With Ye Yunfei's assistance, Wang Qingshan smoothly obtained the Heaven-Tier incomplete treasure, the Azure Dragon Sword, and had already refined it.

Ye Yunfei piloted the Northern Cold, transporting them back to the Xuanyang Realm. This was largely thanks to Wang Qingshan having obtained Xun Yan's route map to other realms, which meant they didn't have to search for suitable spatial nodes, saving a considerable amount of time.

"Immortal Ye, is my family alright?" Wang Qingshan asked impatiently, his greatest concern being an enemy attack on Qinglian Island.

"Don't worry, we've maintained continuous contact with your Wang family," Ye Xuanji said slowly. "I've already informed Madam Wang, and she said she would strengthen defenses. By the way, two of your clansmen are also in the Ice Soul Mountain Range."

"Fellow Daoist Wang, please stay here for now," Ye Yunfei promised. "I'll help you set up a formation later to transform into a Post-Heaven Spirit Body. Our Ye family has secret talismans to assist; even if the process fails, it can still save your life."