Chapter 3641: 高手云集

"Ten or eight bottles are needed?" True Monarch Tianchan frowned.

"Fellow Daoist Du, you must have used Creation Jade Dew to ripen spiritual herbs or trees before. I'm sure you know that one bottle can accelerate a spiritual herb's growth by over ten thousand years. When we say ten or eight bottles, we are being very conservative," Wang Ruyan explained.

"If the Lightning Apricot Jade Immortal Fruit had ripened, Tong Shan would have had no reason to confront the Miao Yin Sect. He would have taken the fruit and peacefully transcended the Ninety-Nine Thunder Tribulation. It's even less likely that he would carry all of the Lightning Apricot Jade Immortal Fruits with him," Wang Changsheng said after taking a sip of spiritual tea.

True Monarch Tianchan nodded. What Wang Changsheng said made sense, but the allure of the Lightning Apricot Jade Immortal Fruit was simply too strong.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, I have an impolite request. Would you allow me to see the Lightning Apricot Jade Immortal Fruit?" True Monarch Tianchan asked politely. He added, "Seeing is believing."

"Apologies, that's not convenient," Wang Changsheng directly refused. With his current strength, he didn't need to be overly concerned about others' opinions.

True Monarch Tianchan was somewhat disappointed but didn't press the matter. He said, "Alright! I will hold onto this bottle of Creation Jade Dew. If Fellow Daoist Wang is willing to exchange the Lightning Apricot Jade Immortal Fruit with me, you can contact me anytime. Besides the Creation Jade Dew, other items would also be acceptable."

"No problem," Wang Changsheng agreed. If the Lightning Apricot Jade Immortal Fruit ripened, his need for Creation Jade Dew would not be as significant.

After chatting for a while, True Monarch Tianchan took his leave.

"It seems the Lightning Apricot Jade Immortal Fruit is quite alluring. So many Mahayana cultivators are asking our ancestor about it," Wang Yulan remarked with a sigh.

"It's all thanks to the remnants of the Tang clan spreading rumors everywhere; otherwise, so many Mahayana cultivators wouldn't even know about it," Bai Yuqi said, frowning.

"They won't be causing trouble for much longer; we'll deal with them sooner or later," Wang Changsheng said in a deep voice. He knew it was the Tang clan remnants stirring up trouble, but they were scattered and their whereabouts unpredictable, making them difficult to find. For the time being, Wang Changsheng had no way to deal with them.

After a few more casual remarks, they returned to their rooms to rest.

Three days later, the Dao Discussion Assembly officially commenced.

Early that morning, just as dawn broke, Wang Changsheng and his companions gathered in a vast bluestone square. Numerous green jade tables were arranged there, with a Mahayana cultivator seated behind each one.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan's seats were in the front, though some individuals were seated even further ahead.

Over a hundred Mahayana cultivators gathered in the bluestone square, hailing from dozens of different realms. With more than a dozen late-Mahayana cultivators present, the immense influence of the Cao family was evident.

Wang Changsheng chatted with other Mahayana cultivators, while Wang Ruyan and the others also engaged in conversations.

"You must be Fellow Daoist Wang! Your divine sense has already reached the level of late-Mahayana cultivators. No wonder Tong Shan was no match for you," a loud male voice resounded.

As soon as these words were spoken, several Mahayana cultivators turned their gaze towards Wang Changsheng.

Wang Changsheng looked towards the source of the voice and saw a golden-robed old man with a sharp face and gaunt cheeks.

The golden-robed old man had a prominent nose and small ears, his eyes faintly emitting golden light. He exuded an aura as vast as the ocean.

This was Xun Tian, the Grand Elder of the Mi family. He had cultivated in seclusion for many years, refining a True Spirit Core, and had finally become a True Spirit.

"Compared to Fellow Daoist Xun, I still have a considerable gap," Wang Changsheng said with a slight smile. This was his first close encounter with a True Spirit.

Xun Tian sat in the very front row, right next to the main platform. Although there were many Mahayana cultivators present, Xun Tian was the only True Spirit among them.

"What Fellow Daoist Wang said makes sense. Fellow Daoist Xun is a True Spirit. Among the Mahayana cultivators present, few could withstand a Profound Heavenly Treasure head-on. Just based on that, Fellow Daoist Xun surpasses most Mahayana cultivators," a short, stout old man in a blue robe said with a chuckle.

This was Venerable Xuan Gui, a mid-Mahayana cultivator.

Among the hundred-plus Mahayana cultivators, several were actually Eighth-tier demonic beasts in their true forms.

"Fellow Daoist Xun has cultivated into a True Spirit. With his True Spirit body, aided by treasures and formations, surviving the Ninety-Nine Thunder Tribulation shouldn't be an issue, right?" a tall young man in a green shirt said enviously.

The young man in the green shirt had a fair complexion and bright, piercing eyes, and he carried an exquisite scabbard on his back.

A beautiful young woman in a white dress sat beside the young man in the green shirt. She had a cold expression, appearing disinclined to converse with others.

The young man in the green shirt was Jiang Feng, and the young woman in the white dress was Liu Yushuang. Both were mid-Mahayana cultivators from the Changyuan Realm, known to the outside world as the Heavenly Rainbow Immortal Couple.

"Fellow Daoist Xun is only in the mid-Mahayana stage. To transcend the Ninety-Nine Thunder Tribulation, one must cultivate to the late-Mahayana stage, and reaching that is not easy. Many fellow daoists are stuck in the mid-Mahayana stage, never able to advance, and die beneath the Great Heavenly Tribulation," a thin old man in a yellow robe remarked with a sigh.

The yellow-robed old man wore a yellow python robe with a white jade belt wrapped around his waist. His eyes held an intimidating aura even without him showing anger.

A medium-built old man in a green robe sat beside him. This green-robed old man had a square face and small eyes, with a cold expression that made him seem unapproachable.

The yellow-robed old man was Liu Hong, and the green-robed old man was Zhang Sen. Both were mid-Mahayana cultivators from the Changqing Realm, known to the outside world as the Azure Profound Dual Sages.

"Given Fellow Daoist Xun's powerful physical body, as long as he advances to the late-Mahayana stage and has the assistance of treasures and formations, surviving the Ninety-Nine Thunder Tribulation is a sure thing. Unlike us, even if we reach the late-Mahayana stage, it's still not easy to transcend the Ninety-Nine Thunder Tribulation," a thin monk in a blue robe remarked.

This was Venerable Jade Buddha, a mid-Mahayana cultivator from the Heavenly Buddha Realm.

"The physical bodies of Buddhist cultivators are also not weak. I heard that Grandmaster Mingguang from the Heavenly Buddha Realm transcended the Ninety-Nine Thunder Tribulation and ascended to the immortal realm," a gaunt-faced old man in a blood-red robe said enviously.

This was True Monarch Blood Toad, a mid-Mahayana cultivator from the Heavenly Spider Realm.

"I've also heard about it, but not every Buddhist cultivator is Grandmaster Mingguang. It's still not easy to transcend the Ninety-Nine Thunder Tribulation. In comparison, Fellow Daoist Gui should have an easier time," an attractive young man in a green robe said with a smile, his gaze falling upon Venerable Xuan Gui.

This was Changchunzi, a mid-Mahayana cultivator who had slain an Awakened.

"Is Fellow Daoist Lin quite interested in me? Let's find a chance to spar," Venerable Xuan Gui said with a half-smile. He knew very well that many Mahayana cultivators desired to kill him and use his turtle shell for artifact refining.

"Hehe, Fellow Daoist Gui, you've misunderstood. I, Lin, have no other intentions," Changchunzi chuckled.

Many Eighth-tier demonic beasts had transformed into human form within the East Profound Continent realm cluster. For Venerable Xuan Gui to be able to appear here, he was naturally no pushover.

In the past, other Mahayana cultivators had harbored designs on Venerable Xuan Gui, but those individuals had since disappeared, evidently killed by Venerable Xuan Gui.

"I hope so!" Venerable Xuan Gui snorted lightly, his tone cold.

A loud bell rang out, its sound continuously reverberating between heaven and earth.

Upon hearing the bell, Wang Changsheng and the other Mahayana cultivators felt refreshed and invigorated.

"Please welcome Ancestor Yichen!" Cao Tianhu shouted loudly.

A streak of green light appeared in the distant sky. With a flash, it materialized directly above the square, revealing a four-sided beast carriage shimmering with green light. Cao Yichen stood within the carriage, his gaze majestic.