Chapter 3657: Again Entering the Dojo

"Father, if there's a powerful enemy, the clan protection formation can indeed stop those we can handle. However, for enemies we cannot, the formation won't be enough. Let Rumeng oversee Qinglian Island; that should suffice." Dong Xueli analyzed.

"Yes, Father, Xueli is right," Wang Qingfeng heartily agreed.

"Ninth Uncle, Qingfeng and Xueli make sense. Let them go together," Wang Qingshan stated.

"Very well! You can come with us then. Rumeng and Wang Yuan will remain on Qinglian Island, and some clan members should take shelter in the Qinglian Cave Heaven," Wang Changsheng instructed.

Wang Yuan had already advanced to the Mahayana stage; his physical body was robust, and the Wang family had crafted heavy-duty treasures for him. Combined with the Level Eight puppet beasts in the treasury, there should be no significant issues. Dong Xueli's point was valid: if truly powerful enemies appeared, Wang Qingfeng and Dong Xueli might not be able to withstand them. However, enemies they *could* handle, with the assistance of the clan protection formation, Wang Rumeng, and Wang Yuan, *would* be manageable. For caution, it was best to have some clan members take refuge in the Qinglian Cave Heaven.

Wang Qingfeng and the others agreed, then proceeded to act separately. Wang Changsheng and his group utilized a teleportation array to travel inland, while Wang Rumeng activated certain restrictions of the clan protection formation and dispersed the clan members to various locations.

The Jinxin Mountain Range, located in the central part of the Xuanling Continent, stretched for tens of millions of miles. It contained a large gold-selenium ore vein, which belonged to the Xuanqing Sect's territory.

A nine-colored gate of light, ten thousand *zhang* high, floated in the sky. Its surface shimmered with the illusory forms of true dragons, celestial phoenixes, qilin, and black tortoises.

A streak of yellow light soared from the distant horizon at exceptional speed. Shortly after, the light halted, revealing a shimmering yellow flying boat carrying Chen Yueying, Zhao Yunxiao, and Song Yuchan.

Zheng Nan and Cheng Zhenyu had already entered the Mahayana stage and were responsible for guarding the Yuxi Mountain Range. Chen Yueying brought Zhao Yunxiao and the other to seek treasure. Three disciples of Zhenhai Palace, including a spirit body cultivator, had failed in their attempts to reach the Mahayana stage. However, it was largely thanks to Chen Yueying's widespread campaigns to gather cultivation resources, especially items for combating extraterrestrial demons, that cultivators like Song Yuchan were able to successfully advance to the Mahayana stage. Indeed, Zhenhai Palace would not be what it is today without Chen Yueying.

"An Immortal Realm fragment!" Song Yuchan exclaimed, her expression excited as she gazed at the nine-colored gate of light high in the sky.

"Fairy Chen, you're quick!" a loud male voice boomed. Immediately after, a streak of azure light appeared on the distant horizon. With a flash, it stopped, revealing a shimmering azure scroll. Xuanqingzi, the Jade Talisman Fairy, and a handsome young man in green robes stood atop it.

The Xuanqing Sect currently possessed five Mahayana cultivators, though they publicly claimed only three. The young man in green robes was Xu Lin, an early Mahayana stage cultivator with the Hundred Wood Body. The other two Mahayana cultivators were also spirit body cultivators who had only recently advanced to the Mahayana stage. Considering that the Immortal Realm fragment might contain True Spirits, Xuanqingzi had them remain to guard the Xuanqing Sect, while he proceeded to the Immortal Realm fragment with the Jade Talisman Fairy and Xu Lin to seek treasure.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, you're incredibly fast!" Chen Yueying said with a smile.

Xuanqingzi nodded and inquired, "Has Fellow Daoist Wang not arrived yet?" Xuanqingzi himself was still in the mid-Mahayana stage, having cultivated his spiritual domain to minor mastery and opened an aperture. While his strength was considerable, there was still a noticeable gap when compared to Wang Changsheng.

Chen Yueying was about to speak when Song Yuchan turned her head, looking towards the distant sky. "Junior Brother Wang has arrived," she announced. Just as she finished, a streak of azure light appeared on the distant horizon, moving with great speed. Soon after, the light halted, revealing the *Azure Lotus*. Wang Changsheng, Wang Qingfeng, and over a dozen other Mahayana cultivators stood on its deck, accompanied by Ci Lei and Lan Fukong.

The Wang family had sent someone to notify Ci Lei as a gesture of goodwill. As for Lan Fukong, Wang Changsheng and his group had encountered him on their way and brought him along.

Lan Fukong was currently at the Integration Perfection stage and lacked the spiritual artifacts necessary for advancing to Mahayana. He did not intend to proceed with the Wang family, preferring to seek treasure with his own clan members and try his luck independently. With the Wang family deploying over a dozen Mahayana cultivators, Lan Fukong felt he would be a hindrance rather than a help, gaining little for his efforts. The Lan family now had seven Integration cultivators, and Lan Fukong had brought four of them with him.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, you've finally arrived," Xuanqingzi said with a smile, his gaze briefly sweeping over Ci Lei. Ci Lei had recently changed his allegiance. If it weren't for Wang Changsheng's formidable strength and his show of respect to Xuanqingzi by giving him prior notice, Xuanqingzi would certainly have dealt with Ci Lei.

"Junior Brother Wang, your Wang family is truly astonishing," Zhao Yunxue remarked, her face full of envy. Zhenhai Palace was already incredibly fortunate to possess six Mahayana cultivators, yet the Wang family unexpectedly boasted over a dozen.

Wang Changsheng offered a calm smile, and as he was about to speak, he glanced towards the distant horizon, where a silver light had appeared.

A tiger's roar, echoing across heaven and earth, heralded the appearance of a red light on the distant horizon. Soon after, the light ceased, revealing a colossal red tiger with silver fleshy wings on its back. Dozens of cultivators stood upon the beast, including Sun Tianhu and Gongsun Yang. This red giant tiger was Sun Tianhu's bound spirit beast, the Thunderwing Fiery Tiger. It had advanced to Level Seven, but due to its relatively low bloodline purity, it could not assume human form even after consuming a Spirit Awakening Pill, though it was capable of speaking human language.

The silver light then stopped, revealing a shimmering silver flying boat carrying Liu Yao and over a dozen other cultivators, including Wang Mengshan. Wang Mengshan was already in the late Integration stage. When Liu Yao had attempted to break through to the Mahayana stage, Wang Mengshan had acted as her protector. After returning to the Xuanyang Realm, Wang Mengshan joined the Cold Flame Sect, and the Guangyuan Sect subsequently merged into it.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, Fellow Daoist Chen, Fellow Daoist Wang, Fellow Daoist Gongsun, you've all arrived so swiftly!" Liu Yao greeted with a smile. The Cold Flame Sect and the Xuanqing Sect had a standing agreement to act in concert.

"It's getting late; let us enter! I hope we can achieve significant gains," Xuanqingzi declared. He then activated a magical art, causing the azure scroll to radiate intensely as it flew towards the nine-colored gate of light. Soon, the azure scroll vanished into the gate. Chen Yueying, Gongsun Yang, Liu Yao, and their respective groups then followed, entering the Immortal Realm fragment one after another.

Wang Changsheng activated a magical art, and the *Azure Lotus* surged with spiritual light before flying into the nine-colored gate. A blur before their eyes, they found themselves hovering above an endless expanse of emerald green mountain ranges, where spiritual energy was remarkably abundant.

"This place looks somewhat familiar!" Wang Ruyan murmured to herself.

"Jin Lei has been here; the spot he marked is precisely this one," Wang Yingjie stated, holding a light golden beast hide with the characters "Xuanling" written on it.

Jin Lei, a Mahayana cultivator of the Golden Chi race, had previously entered this Immortal Realm fragment and had since been killed by Wang Changsheng.

Wang Changsheng activated a magical art, and the *Azure Lotus* surged with spiritual light, flying southwest. The Spirit-Traversing Treasure Ship was swift, and after less than a quarter of an hour, the *Azure Lotus* came to a halt. Ahead lay a sea of white mist, its contents obscured from view. Surrounding this misty expanse were three majestic, barren peaks, devoid of any vegetation, giving the area a desolate appearance.

"This is it!" Wang Yingjie declared, pointing towards the white sea of mist.