Chapter 3658: Nine Flames Immortal Palace

According to Wang Changsheng's intelligence, this place was protected by Taiyi Forbidden Light, a powerful restriction capable of easily eliminating Mahayana cultivators.

Wang Changsheng lightly tapped his finger towards the void. Countless blue seawater surged forth, violently churning and transforming into a ten-thousand-zhang-tall blue giant. Composed of seawater, the giant strode purposefully forward.

As the giant approached within a thousand zhang of the three mountain peaks, it halted, met by a strong resistance that impeded its progress. When the blue giant pressed on and reached one of the peaks, the void rippled, and fine golden threads emerged, instantly slicing the giant into a vast expanse of blue seawater.

"Taiyi Forbidden Light!" Bai Yuqi's delicate brows furrowed. This restriction, which could only be deployed using a primordial magnetic treasure, was capable of blocking divine sense and spiritual eye probing, and also possessed formidable destructive power.

"Senior Wang, I shall not trouble you further. We will search for treasures on our own, and if we find anything valuable, we will certainly offer it to you," Lan Fukong said.

Powerful restrictions implied the presence of significant treasures, and seeing something one shouldn't would only lead to trouble.

"Be extra careful yourself! Here's an eighth-tier talisman for your defense." Wang Changsheng took out a shimmering golden talisman and handed it to Lan Fukong. The Wang family's treasury contained numerous eighth-tier talismans, so parting with one was insignificant.

Lan Fukong knew how to conduct himself and possessed good foresight, so Wang Changsheng was willing to offer him assistance. As for what opportunities Lan Fukong might gain, that was entirely up to him.

"Thank you, Senior Wang. Your immense kindness is something this junior will never forget," Lan Fukong said gratefully, receiving the golden talisman with both hands.

Wang Changsheng waved his hand, allowing Lan Fukong to lead his clansmen off the ship. They flew into the distance, quickly vanishing into the horizon.

"I'll go investigate!" Ci Lei volunteered.

Wang Changsheng had specifically sent someone to inform Ci Lei, as valuable individuals were destined for better prospects. Thus, Ci Lei naturally sought to prove his worth.

"Hongxue, take the Primordial Magnetic Pearl and go with him!" Wang Changsheng instructed, taking out a silver orb and handing it to Liu Hongxue.

He had brought Ci Lei precisely hoping to decipher the restrictions here and discover what lay within. He had not anticipated appearing in this particular location immediately upon entering the Immortal Realm fragment.

The Primordial Magnetic Pearl was a high-grade Heaven-reaching Spirit Treasure refined from primordial magnetic stone, and Liu Hongxue had opened an aperture of understanding with it. Sending her with Ci Lei also served to monitor him.

No matter how loyal Ci Lei seemed, if he were truly capable of controlling the Immortal Realm fragment, he might still rebel.

Ci Lei and Liu Hongxue flew out of the Green Lotus, landed on the ground, and proceeded towards the valley. Their pace slowed significantly as they approached within a thousand zhang of the mountain peaks.

"Magnetic restriction." Liu Hongxue's delicate brows furrowed. She summoned the Primordial Magnetic Pearl, infusing it with a spell. The pearl then radiated dazzling silver light, enveloping them and immediately easing the pressure.

The golden threads, upon touching the silver light, twisted and deformed, directly creating a passage that allowed them to enter the valley.

They entered the valley in silence. Due to the pervasive white mist, they could not discern the situation within.

A short while later, Liu Hongxue and Ci Lei emerged.

Liu Hongxue's face remained calm as she transmitted a message to Wang Changsheng: "Ancestor, there is an immortal palace here; it appears to be an immortal's dwelling."

The Wang family had collected numerous ancient texts introducing immortal script, and all their Mahayana cultivators had learned it.

Within the valley stood a palace, its plaque bearing the four characters 'Nine Flames Immortal Palace' written in immortal script.

Ci Lei did not appear to recognize the characters on the plaque. Liu Hongxue immediately retreated and informed Wang Changsheng that if it was indeed an immortal's meditation retreat, it would undoubtedly contain both invaluable treasures and formidable restrictions.

"Nine Flames Immortal Palace." Wang Changsheng's expression grew solemn. Anyone daring to choose such a name would certainly be extraordinary. Given that this was a fragment of the Immortal Realm, it truly could be an immortal's meditation retreat.

"You all stay here. Madam, let's go take a look." Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan flew out of the Green Lotus. Liu Hongxue returned the Primordial Magnetic Pearl to Wang Changsheng and informed them of the situation within the valley.

Wang Changsheng infused a spell into the Primordial Magnetic Pearl, causing it to emit dazzling silver light that enveloped both him and Wang Ruyan.

Upon entering the valley, they were met by a dense white fog.

Wang Ruyan activated her Lihuo True Eyes to survey the area ahead but found no anomalies.

They proceeded forward, and after about a hundred paces, the fog ahead dissipated, revealing a magnificent red palace. It boasted intricately carved beams, painted pillars, upturned eaves, and elaborate bracket sets. The palace gate was tightly shut, its surface engraved with a lifelike red qilin pattern.

Above the palace gate hung a square golden plaque, inscribed with the four characters 'Nine Flames Immortal Palace'.

Wang Changsheng slapped his right hand towards the void, causing countless blue seawater to surge forth and rapidly condense into a large blue hand. It struck the palace gate, yet the gate remained immobile. The qilin on its surface seemed to come alive, spitting out a stream of crimson flame that instantly vaporized the seawater.

"The palace is protected by powerful restrictions; we can't discern what's inside," Wang Ruyan said, frowning.

She released Wang Huanyu, instructing her to use her spatial divine ability to see if she could infiltrate the Nine Flames Immortal Palace.

Wang Huanyu lightly tapped her finger towards the void. A silver halo flew out, striking the space and creating ripples that revealed a void several zhang wide. She slipped inside, and the void immediately closed.

Not long after, the void rippled once more, and Wang Huanyu tumbled out.

"Master, I cannot infiltrate it; powerful restrictions are in place here," Wang Huanyu said, her face revealing difficulty.

"Never mind, I'll give it a try!" Wang Changsheng strode towards the Nine Flames Immortal Palace, arriving at the palace gate. He placed his hands on the gate, and almost immediately, the qilin on its surface spewed a stream of crimson flame directly at his hands.

He swiftly unleashed his Glazed Ice Flame, while simultaneously summoning his Dharma Idol and merging with it.

Upon contact with the Glazed Ice Flame, the crimson flame instantly dispersed.

Wang Changsheng pushed with both arms, his face flushing crimson, but the palace gate remained unyielding.

He took a deep breath, and with a flick of his spell seal, a blue halo on the surface of his Nascent Soul erupted with dazzling blue light. He had opened two apertures, condensing two divine ability seeds: 'Overturning Rivers and Seas' and 'Force Breaking All Laws'.

'Force Breaking All Laws' primarily served to amplify his strength, enhancing Wang Changsheng's raw power.

Blue halos emanated from Wang Changsheng's hands, his veins bulging, as he pushed again.

With a dull creaking sound, the palace gate slowly opened, revealing a spacious and brightly lit grand hall. Eighteen thick red stone pillars supported the entire structure, each adorned with a lifelike crimson qilin carving. From the mouth of each qilin, a stream of red flame converged onto a single, crystal-clear red jade flute.

On the stone wall to the right was a mural depicting a handsome red-robed youth standing high in the sky, hands clasped behind his back, exuding confidence. A red jade flute was tied at his waist. Facing him was a massive, nine-headed lion.

In the upper left corner of the mural, the seven characters 'Nine Flames Immortal Venerable Subduing Demons Diagram' were carved, suggesting this might have been the temporary residence of a powerful being.