Chapter 3629: Return of Xuan Qingzi (No More Today)

Treasure Gate, Beihai Immortal Realm.

A magnificent, golden palace stood, its lacquered gold plaque shimmering with spiritual light, bearing three large silver characters: "Dongxuan Hall."

The main doors of the hall were open, revealing a gigantic, gleaming golden magic array within. Standing beside it was a short, stout young man in a green robe, his expression grim.

Above the magic array, Qin Feng's translucent image hovered, his face filled with tension.

"What? They snatched the Qiankun Bottle right in front of you?"

The young man in green showed his displeasure.

"Elder Xu, that person was skilled in various ghost-path secret techniques, likely having inherited the Legacy of the Myriad Ghosts Sect. They appeared so suddenly, I was caught completely off guard," Qin Feng explained, his face still tense.

"Hmph, I don't want excuses; I want results. If you can't find the Qiankun Bottle, there's no need for you to return," the young man in green said coldly. Not retrieving the Qiankun Bottle would also be a dereliction of his own duty.

"This disciple will definitely retrieve the Qiankun Bottle. However, I would like to request support. Could Senior Brother Zhao and the others be dispatched to the lower realm? With their assistance, we will surely recover the Qiankun Bottle," Qin Feng pleaded.

"Understood. This is the last time. Sending people to the lower realms is not easy; we can't just send as many as we wish. Each activation of the grand array consumes World-Breaker Divine Crystals, a material that is difficult to acquire," the young man in green said with a frown. If there were no restrictions, he wouldn't just send three Mahayana cultivators; he'd send thirty. As long as the Qiankun Bottle was recovered, the loss of thirty Mahayana cultivators, let alone thirty True Immortals, would be insignificant. Treasure Gate was powerful; losing thirty True Immortals was nothing, much less Mahayana cultivators.

"This disciple understands. Once Senior Brother Zhao joins us, we will definitely retrieve the Qiankun Bottle," Qin Feng promised.

"Let's hope so! That's all for now. I hope you retrieve the Qiankun Bottle before Elder Su returns. That would be best for everyone," the young man in green instructed.

"Yes, Elder Xu, this disciple will not disappoint your expectations," Qin Feng replied. His translucent image then dissipated.

The young man in green took out a pale golden Dharma Plate, imbued it with a magic incantation, and said, "Zhao Ting, gather Han Yue and Liu Long. Use the Trans-Spirit Grand Array to descend to the lower realm, specifically the Dongxuan Continent Realm Cluster, and assist Junior Nephew Qin in recovering the Qiankun Bottle."

"Elder Xu, Junior Brother Qin and his companions are not weak in strength. Why couldn't they find the Qiankun Bottle?" a respectful male voice inquired.

"They did find it, but it was intercepted. The opponent acquired the Legacy of the Myriad Ghosts Sect, is skilled in ghost-path secret techniques, and annihilated Junior Nephew Lu and Junior Nephew Chen. You possess the Qianlei Physique and have opened three orifices. If even you are no match, then none of you need to return; just stay in the lower realm!" the young man in green said with a severe tone.

"As long as we find this person, this disciple will surely bring back the Qiankun Bottle," the man promised.

"Let's hope so! Contact them immediately and descend at once. Bring some secret talismans; don't be careless," the young man in green instructed, putting away the Dharma Plate.

"Can't even handle a small task; truly useless. Thankfully, Elder Su is out on business, or I'd be in trouble too," the young man in green muttered to himself as he walked out, and the main doors of the hall automatically closed behind him.

Qinglian Island, Xuanling Continent, Xuanyang Realm.

On Green Bamboo Peak, a simple green bamboo building stood.

Wang Qingshan and Bai Ling'er were seated inside the bamboo building, conversing.

Wang Qingshan had opened an orifice, significantly deepening his magic power. He was currently still at the early Mahayana stage, as was Bai Ling'er.

"When we have time, I'll accompany you back to the Celestial Demon Realm to visit Madam Hu," Wang Qingshan said. Hu Qing had provided them with considerable assistance, and he was no longer the same person he once was.

"There's no rush for that; we can go back later," Bai Ling'er replied. She also wanted to return, but she knew the Wang family currently faced significant troubles. The remnants of the Tang Clan were causing issues for the Wang family, posing a hidden danger. It was widely known outside that the Wang family possessed the Thunder Apricot Jade Immortal Fruit, but deterred by the power of the Azure Lotus Immortals, no one dared to cause trouble directly.

Just as Wang Qingshan was about to speak, he took out a green Dharma Plate, imbued it with a magic incantation, and Wang Yongqian's voice echoed: "Ancestor Qingshan, Xuanqingzi is here to visit."

"Xuanqingzi? Finally, we have news of him! Please escort him to the reception hall; I'll be right there," Wang Qingshan instructed. Thousands of years ago, he and Xuanqingzi had embarked on an expedition to another realm, only to be ambushed by Mahayana cultivators of the Tang Clan. They suffered heavy losses and scattered to escape, with Xuanqingzi separating from them. There had been no news of him for millennia.

"Yes, Ancestor Qingshan," Wang Yongqian replied.

"Xuanqingzi! I thought he had perished! He hasn't appeared for so many years," Bai Ling'er said with some surprise.

"Not showing up for so many years, perhaps he was trapped in some dangerous place," Wang Qingshan speculated.

They proceeded to the reception hall, and not long after, Xuanqingzi entered.

Xuanqingzi had finally managed to return to the Xuanyang Realm from the Black Sea Realm. As soon as he arrived, he learned the news of the Azure Lotus Immortals slaying Tong Shan. He first visited the Ye family to exchange cultivation resources, then rushed back to the Xuanling Continent as quickly as possible.

"Long time no see, Fellow Daoist Lin. Where have you been all these years? We thought something had happened to you," Wang Qingshan asked curiously.

"I used a World-Breaking Plate to escape but was accidentally trapped in a dangerous place. It took me a great deal of effort to break free," Xuanqingzi briefly recounted his experience, though he did not mention the orifice-opening secret technique.

"I see. It seems casually breaking through spatial nodes isn't always a good thing," Wang Qingshan remarked.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, I heard that your clan uncle and his companions collectively slew Tong Shan, and also eliminated the Ancient Li Clan and the Scarlet Fusion Clan. You must have acquired many valuable items! I wish to exchange for some of these items; would you be willing to facilitate this?" Xuanqingzi said, taking out a green jade slip and handing it to Wang Qingshan. He wanted to exchange for orifice-opening materials. In the short term, he couldn't advance to the late Mahayana stage, and comprehending the Spiritual Domain was difficult. Relatively speaking, opening orifices was one of the fastest ways to enhance his strength.

Wang Qingshan took the jade slip, swept it with his divine sense, and nodded, "Most of these materials we have, but Fellow Daoist Lin will also need to offer something in exchange."

"No problem," Xuanqingzi agreed. Exchanging cultivation resources benefited everyone.

Wang Qingshan took out a communication plate and contacted Wang Yongqian, instructing her to bring some items from the family's treasury.

Wang Qingshan and Xuanqingzi began chatting. Xuanqingzi expressed a desire to meet Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan.

"Apologies, Fellow Daoist Lin, but Ninth Uncle and Ninth Aunt are in secluded death-defying cultivation. Unless it's extremely urgent, they won't appear. You can tell me anything you wish," Wang Qingshan politely declined. Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan had consumed the Myriad Spirit Dao Fruit and were currently comprehending the Spiritual Domain, having given prior instructions not to be disturbed.

Xuanqingzi did not press the matter; his main objective was to exchange cultivation resources.

A short quarter of an hour later, Wang Yongqian entered, holding a green storage bracelet, which she handed to Wang Qingshan.

Wang Qingshan passed the storage bracelet to Xuanqingzi. Xuanqingzi swept it with his divine sense and nodded in satisfaction; he had gathered three types of materials and could now open his first orifice. He then took out a golden storage bracelet and handed it to Wang Qingshan.

Wang Qingshan examined the contents of the storage bracelet and nodded contentedly.

After chatting for more than half an hour, Xuanqingzi bid farewell and departed.