Chapter 3672: Gongsun Yang’s Opportunity

A blue light flashed, and the Azure Sea Banner fell from Wang Changsheng's body. The demonic flames spewed by the Fire Kirin were incredibly potent, so much so that even the water of the Styx could not withstand them. Fortunately, with the Azure Sea Banner, a Profound Heaven Treasure, Wang Changsheng remained unharmed.

The Violet Toad Seal was destroyed in order to kill the Fire Kirin, but Wang Changsheng did not mind. Compared to the value of a true spirit, the Violet Toad Seal was far inferior.

With a single-hand gesture, a green cleaver flew into Wang Changsheng's hand. He slit open the Fire Kirin's abdomen, and a fist-sized red crystal rolled out. A wisp of green smoke rose from the ground, which then spontaneously ignited. He picked up the red crystal, finding it scorching hot to the touch.

"A True Spirit Core!" Wang Changsheng's eyes gleamed with fervor. If this item were to circulate, it would undoubtedly cause a bloodbath, especially for Mahayana cultivators specializing in fire-attribute techniques. The Fire Kirin's True Spirit Core was an irresistible temptation.

With a True Spirit Core, along with items like the Nine Revolutions True Spirit Fruit, the Heaven-Earth Jade Lotus, and Spirit-Sculpting Divine Milk, combined with a Spirit-Sculpting Grand Formation, there was a high chance of cultivating into a true spirit, though it didn't guarantee 100% success. The True Spirit Core contained immense energy. Mahayana cultivators faced a certain risk when refining it; there were instances where cultivators attempted to refine a True Spirit Core and their Dharma bodies directly exploded.

Wang Changsheng cultivated water-attribute techniques, making the Fire Kirin's True Spirit Core incompatible with his methods. If he were to forcibly refine it, he would not only fail to become a true spirit but also hinder his own cultivation. In severe cases, it could even lead to his death and the dissipation of his Dao.

Liu Hongxue, Wang Zongpiao, and Wang Jiye all cultivated fire-attribute techniques. However, their cultivation levels were too low. Forcibly refining the True Spirit Core could cause their Dharma bodies to explode. Even if their Dharma bodies did not explode, they might not necessarily become true spirits, though their cultivation would advance significantly.

He had inquired with Cao Yuzhen about Mahayana cultivators' experiences refining True Spirit Cores. According to Cao Yuzhen, even if Mahayana cultivators couldn't become true spirits by refining a True Spirit Core, their cultivation would still greatly improve. The specific extent depended on the energy contained within the True Spirit Core and the refiner's cultivation level. For a Fire Kirin of the Mid-Mahayana stage, if a cultivator at the Early Mahayana stage refined its core, advancing to the Mid-Mahayana stage would not be an issue. If a Mid-Mahayana cultivator refined it, they could save tens of thousands of years of arduous cultivation. This was one reason why True Spirit Cores were highly sought after.

Liu Hongxue, having opened an aperture, could potentially attempt to refine the True Spirit Core. A true spirit's entire body was a treasure. The Fire Kirin's corpse could be refined into a flesh and blood spirit puppet. Its innate scales could be crafted into fire-attribute Profound Heaven Treasures. Its demonic core could be used for alchemy, and its vital blood could be used to cultivate secret techniques or for exchange.

Wang Changsheng collected the Fire Kirin's corpse and returned to the Trans-Spirit Flying Chariot. With a flick of his incantation, the chariot transformed into an afterimage and vanished.

Two hundred thousand li away, the Trans-Spirit Flying Chariot appeared above a colossal valley surrounded on three sides by mountains. Within the valley was a massive cave, and the chariot slowly flew inside. The cave extended downwards, with a vast cavern at its top where some sunlight filtered in. Not long after, the Trans-Spirit Flying Chariot landed within the cavern, which spanned over one hundred *mu*. In the lower right corner of the cavern stood a Thunder Apricot Jade Immortal Fruit tree, bearing over thirty ripe Thunder Apricot Jade Immortal Fruits.

"Why are there so few?" Wang Ruyan frowned, stating that according to the Azure Sea True Monarch's information, there should have been over a hundred Thunder Apricot Jade Immortal Fruits. Could a true spirit have eaten them? This possibility couldn't be ruled out. Nevertheless, over thirty Thunder Apricot Jade Immortal Fruits were still a significant number, enough to tempt Late Mahayana cultivators.

"Wang Kui, go and harvest these Thunder Apricot Jade Immortal Fruits," Wang Changsheng instructed.

Wang Kui disembarked from the Trans-Spirit Flying Chariot and approached the Thunder Apricot Jade Immortal Fruit tree. She took out a small, gleaming blue hammer and a blue jade box. The Dang Clan also possessed a Thunder Apricot Jade Immortal Fruit tree, so they naturally knew the harvesting method. The small blue hammer was a top-grade Connecting Heaven Spirit Treasure called the Hundred Spirits Hammer, specifically used for harvesting Thunder Apricot Jade Immortal Fruits. If a cultivator were to directly touch the fruit with their body, the fruit would instantly turn into a puddle of juice.

Wang Kui raised the Hundred Spirits Hammer and struck the fruit stem. The stem instantly broke, and the Thunder Apricot Jade Immortal Fruit dropped into the jade box. She then retrieved more jade boxes, skillfully wielded the Hundred Spirits Hammer, harvested all the Thunder Apricot Jade Immortal Fruits, placed them into the boxes, and handed them to Wang Changsheng.

Bai Yuqi flicked her sleeve, and thousands of shimmering blue formation flags flew out. She cast an incantation, causing the blue flags to glow brilliantly before disappearing into the ground. For this treasure hunt in the Immortal Realm fragment, the Wang family was exceptionally well-prepared, bringing multiple sets of formations and various treasures. Less than half an hour later, the Trans-Spirit Flying Chariot flew out of the cave, transforming into an afterimage and vanishing towards the southwest. They were heading to another location to search for immortal wood.

At the foot of a towering, steep peak was a massive cave. Loud explosions echoed from within, shaking the very ground. After a while, the explosions ceased. In a dark and damp cavern, Gongsun Yang and Sun Tianhu stood in a simple stone chamber. Not far away lay a humanoid skeleton, and many items were scattered on the ground.

"Is this Qing Wan's body?" Sun Tianhu exclaimed in surprise.

"The Seven Stars Divine Monarch! The Azure Sea True Monarch, the Profound Talisman Sacred Ancestor!" Gongsun Yang held a blue echo crystal in his hand, a thoughtful expression on his face.

They had unexpectedly discovered an ancient cultivator's abode. After breaking through its restrictions, they obtained the relics of its owner, the Seven Stars Divine Monarch. He and his close friend, the Azure Sea True Monarch, had traveled to the Profound Sun Realm. By chance, they entered a cultivation ground to seek treasures, acquiring many cultivation resources. However, they encountered a Late Mahayana Thousand-Eyed Cold Spider, forcing them to separate and flee for their lives. On his escape, the Seven Stars Divine Monarch encountered a True Spirit Hundred-Headed Worm, which was also at the Late Mahayana stage. After a fierce battle, the Seven Stars Divine Monarch self-detonated his Profound Heaven Treasure to narrowly escape. However, his injuries were too severe, and he eventually succumbed to them.

"Four incomplete Profound Heaven Treasures. This person was quite wealthy; it's a pity his Profound Heaven Treasure was destroyed," Sun Tianhu said with a tone of regret.

Gongsun Yang's gaze fell upon a golden jade box affixed with a silver talisman. He opened it to reveal a snow-white spirit beast egg. The temperature plummeted instantly, the ground froze, and a layer of ice rapidly spread. Gongsun Yang was somewhat surprised. Just from this alone, it was clear that this spirit beast egg was extraordinary, possessing an undoubtedly powerful bloodline. They divided the items on the ground; the spirit beast egg went to Gongsun Yang, and the master and disciple each took two incomplete Profound Heaven Treasures. After refining their treasures, they departed from the location.

In a vast valley with paths extending in all directions, there was a massive cave. A series of deafening explosions reverberated through the sky. After a while, the explosions ceased. Inside the cave, Ni Tianlong, Tianyou Divine Monarch, Ni Wuting, and Ni Tianxue stood on the ground, their expressions filled with excitement. Two enormous golden toads lay in pools of blood, their bodies severed, crimsoning the ground. Not far away was a hundred-zhang wide pool containing some golden, viscous liquid.

"Spirit-Sculpting Divine Milk! Haha!" Ni Wuting exclaimed, his face alight with excitement. The Tianyou Divine Monarch's luck was extraordinary. Since entering the cultivation ground, they had obtained many valuable items, including an eighth-tier Lightning Absorbing Pearl and Jade Sandalwood Immortal Fruit. Now, they unexpectedly had access to Spirit-Sculpting Divine Milk, a material that assisted living beings in cultivating into true spirits, its value immeasurable.