Chapter 3701: Taking the Nine-Turn True Spirit Pill

"They're actually absorbing other true spirits and human Mahayana cultivators, which is quite rare. The Sky-Sound Tribe's ancestral land has even been breached—this is truly problematic!" Wang Changsheng exclaimed in surprise.

It seemed Che Feng and the others weren't foolish; they knew to recruit more allies. They had likely targeted the Sky-Sound Tribe long ago. Their widespread attacks were merely a distraction to draw the attention of the Cao and Nangong families, committing offenses in other realms to make the Sky-Sound Tribe lower their guard, thus enabling them to deal with them more easily.

"Indeed! They must possess special methods to infiltrate the Sky-Sound Tribe's ancestral land," Wang Ruyan, a member of the Sky-Sound Tribe, nodded, "The surviving Mahayana cultivators may not be fully aware, but I've already ordered an increase in vigilance. I hope they won't target us."

"Have the materials for opening the third aperture not been fully gathered yet?" Wang Changsheng pressed.

"We still need three more types! We've already dispatched people to search for them. Also, the Ni family has become a True Spirit Family and is now intermarrying with our own," Wang Ruyan reported truthfully.

Wang Ruyan, Wang Qingshan, Wang Mengbin, Liu Hongxue, Wang Qingfeng, Wang Yidao, and Bai Yuqi had opened their second apertures. Bai Linger, Wang Yingjie, Wang Qingcheng, Sun Yuejiao, Wang Yulan, Wang Zongwu, Dong Xueli, Wang Chuanming, and Wang Lihe had already opened their first apertures.

With true spirits causing chaos everywhere, the ancestral lands of numerous major powers were breached. Some forces seized the opportunity to annex smaller ones, and widespread conflict erupted, leading to a vast dispersal of cultivation resources. It was only due to these circumstances that the Wang family was able to collect so many materials for opening apertures; twenty thousand years ago, it would have been utterly impossible for them to gather such a quantity.

Opening the first aperture requires three materials, which are the easiest to acquire. The second aperture needs six materials, and the third requires nine. Presently, Wang Changsheng is the only one in the entire family who has opened all three apertures.

The true spirits' rebellion had an even greater impact than the conflict over the Qiankun Bottle. Over two hundred Mahayana cultivators had already perished, dozens of realms were severely weakened, and numerous major clans, sects, and families were greatly depleted, their accumulated cultivation resources plundered over the years.

This widespread turmoil caused many cultivation resources to circulate, including cultivation techniques, fragments of Xuantian treasures, aperture-opening secret methods, cultivation techniques for spirit domains, artifact refining materials, exotic fruits and treasures, and secret talismans. Consequently, some small and medium-sized forces seized the opportunity to rise.

Some Mahayana cultivators obtained significant opportunities and considerably increased their strength. True Monarch Heavenly Wolf, Gongsun Yang, Chen Yueying, and Four Seasons Sword Sovereign are prime examples.

Four Seasons Sword Sovereign acquired a fragment of a Xuantian treasure, the Profound Spirit Sword, from a piece of the Immortal Realm. Upon returning to the Heavenly Demon Realm, he made a name for himself wielding this artifact.

True Monarch Heavenly Wolf obtained a fragment of a Xuantian treasure, the Dragon-Slaying Blade, from an unknown source. His strength significantly increased, and he returned to Xuanguang Continent to expand the influence of Heavenly Wolf Valley.

Amidst this great upheaval, while some cultivators and forces seized the opportunity to rise, many more cultivators and forces faded into history.

The Ni family and the Wang family intermarried, forming a powerful alliance and becoming in-laws.

Just as people fear fame and pigs fear fattening, the news of the Ni family becoming a True Spirit Family was not widely disseminated. They merely informed the Wang family, as the Ni family was also concerned about being targeted by Che Huang and his group.

Wang Changsheng nodded, smiling, and said, "My dear, I have now become a true spirit. Let us take the Nine-Turn True Spirit Pill and consummate our union to pass on the true spirit bloodline."

They left the place and returned to Qinglian Peak.

They entered a secret chamber, which contained nothing but a blue jade bed.

Wang Changsheng retrieved an exquisite blue jade box. Opening it, he found a pale golden pill emitting a soft spiritual glow and a peculiar fragrance.

"Nine-Turn True Spirit Pill!"

Wang Changsheng picked up the pill with two fingers and put it into his mouth.

The pill melted instantly upon entering his mouth. A tremendous surge of energy welled up in his abdomen. Soon after, Wang Changsheng felt a scorching heat throughout his body, his skin gradually turning crimson, and his veins becoming prominent.

Both Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan shed their garments and approached the jade bed.

Within the Azure Rainbow Realm, Seven Rainbow Island stands as a perilous location, fraught with numerous restrictions. Even Mahayana cultivators face the risk of demise should they venture there.

Deep within Seven Rainbow Island lay a hidden underground cavern.

Che Huang and a dozen others gathered in the cavern, their expressions varied.

After invading Sky-Sound Island, they acquired numerous cultivation resources, including three Xuantian Treasures and various materials for opening apertures. The most valuable finds were two lotus seeds from the Golden County Thunder Lotus and a defensive Xuantian treasure fragment.

The Sky-Sound Tribe truly lived up to its name as a super clan, boasting profound foundations and immense wealth.

Had it not been for the True Spirit Asura Spider, the Five Fiend Sages, and Venerable Golden Lizard joining their ranks, invading Sky-Sound Island would have proven exceedingly difficult.

"Our assault on Sky-Sound Island has certainly put other super clans on high alert. Let's lie low for a while," Che Huang suggested.

Having consumed the nascent souls of several Mahayana cultivators and acquired numerous spiritual medicines and pills, it was only a matter of time before he reached the late Mahayana stage.

With a defensive Xuantian treasure fragment and the lotus seeds of the Golden County Thunder Lotus, he was certain to overcome the Nine-Nine Thunder Tribulation, making further wandering unnecessary.

"Fellow Daoist Che, surely the Cao and Nangong families won't come directly after us, will they? They seem to know our whereabouts; they've been tailing us constantly," a stout elder in a red robe remarked with a frown.

Venerable Xuanhuo, a mid-Mahayana cultivator, had opened one aperture.

They had joined Che Huang and his group, hoping to ascend to the Immortal Realm, a feat too difficult to achieve on their own. Their cooperation with Che Huang and the others was entirely voluntary.

"They likely possess some treasure like a Demon-Sensing Compass! We'll face whatever comes. Once I open my second aperture, if they dare to seek us out, they'll be courting death. Even if we're outmatched, we can still use a spatial node to travel to another realm," Che Huang said nonchalantly.

Seven Rainbow Island contained a spatial node that led to the adjacent Tianyu Realm. This node was extremely well-hidden; they only discovered it after slaying a Mahayana cultivator and searching his soul. It provided them with both an escape route and a strategic advantage.

Having gathered numerous aperture-opening materials, Che Huang was preparing to open his second aperture, aiming to significantly enhance his strength.

"I hope Fellow Daoist Che won't forget us once your powers greatly advance. We all aspire to ascend to the Immortal Realm," a slender maiden in a blood-red dress stated.

Zhu Yu, a mid-Mahayana cultivator, whose true form was a True Spirit Asura Spider.

"Rest assured, we always keep our word. Once my powers significantly advance, I will certainly assist you," Che Huang promised.

"If Fellow Daoist Che and Fellow Daoist Xiao manage to open their second apertures, we'll be able to slay Nangong Yulong should we encounter him again," Wu Feng said gravely.

Nangong Yulong, possessing the Azure Dragon Body, had a physical form even stronger than theirs, enabling him to confront them directly.

None of their physical bodies could match Nangong Yulong's. Had it not been for Die Wei's spatial divine ability, they likely wouldn't have escaped.

"The next time we encounter him, we will certainly eliminate him. I'll open my aperture first; you all must guard me," Che Huang commanded.

Wu Feng nodded, then raised his right hand. A small, golden-shimmering pagoda flew out and instantly expanded. This was the Golden Ring Pagoda, a spatial treasure with its own internal dimension.

The aperture-opening process could not be interrupted. Che Huang planned to perform it within the spatial treasure, ensuring that even if Nangong Yulong suddenly launched an attack, his progress would remain unaffected.