Chapter 3703: Refining the Nine Yuan Beads

"They won't get far. Let Fairy Cao continue her divination, find them, and eliminate them in one fell swoop," a thin, blood-robed old man said nonchalantly.

The blood-robed elder's skin was blood-red, adorned with light black patterns that appeared naturally formed, quite different from human skin.

Haoshan, a mid-Mahayana cultivator who had opened two spiritual apertures, hailed from the Blood Luo Clan.

The Blood Sui Clan had endured the Ninety-Nine Thunder Tribulation. Meanwhile, in the Immortal Realm, Wushan was the new Grand Elder of the Blood Luo Clan.

Che Huang and others invading Sky-Cry Island was a provocation against the Blood Luo Clan, which drew their serious attention.

"This time, we owe much to Fellow Daoist Zhai; otherwise, it wouldn't have been so easy to kill the Profound Nether Turtle. Its defenses were too strong," Cao Yuzhen said with a smile, her gaze resting on a burly young man in a golden robe.

Lightning crackled around the golden-robed man, and his eyes were crimson.

He was the Five-Thunder God Lord, originating from the Yao Clan of the Xuan-Guang Realm.

He had obtained the True Spirit Core of the True Spirit Kui Niu from an Immortal Realm fragment. Aided by other external objects, he cultivated in seclusion for many years, eventually achieving True Spirit status and mastering lightning techniques.

The Five-Thunder God Lord, Qianhua, and Gou Tian were all True Spirits, having achieved their True Spirit forms through cultivation.

"Without Fairy Ye's treasures assisting me, I also couldn't have killed the Profound Nether Turtle. Now, there are still four True Spirits remaining: the Human-Ox, the Seven-Headed Owl, the Ghost Dove, and the Three-Legged Golden Crow," the Five-Thunder God Lord said.

"True Spirits aren't too troublesome. The mid-Mahayana Tiger-Phoenix Butterfly is the real challenge. Without a treasure or secret talisman that counters spatial divine abilities, they could easily escape," Nan Gong Yulong said with a frown.

Such items weren't nonexistent, but they had either been used up or rendered obsolete, with few remaining in existence.

"If we just gather more materials, we can always refine treasures that counter spatial divine abilities," Ye Xuanji said dismissively.

"Where would we find the time to refine treasures to counter spatial divine abilities while letting them run free? Once they open their second aperture, they'll be even harder to deal with. We must continue searching for them. Next time, we will eradicate them completely," Haoshan declared, his face filled with killing intent.

"Both Fairy Ye and Fellow Daoist Hao have valid points. I'll contact the Seven Hues True Monarch of the Seven Hues Realm! He is skilled in talisman crafting and can refine a secret talisman that counters spatial divine abilities," Nan Gong Yulong said.

Cao Yuzhen and the others had no objections and departed.

Xuan-Yang Realm, Xuan-Ling Continent.

Azure Lotus Island, Azure Lotus Peak.

Wang Changsheng, Wang Ruyan, and a handsome young man in a green robe sat in an azure stone pavilion, conversing.

The green-robed youth had a straight nose bridge, and an air of pride emanated from his brows.

Wang Qingbai, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan's youngest son, had already advanced to the Spirit Transformation stage.

Reaching the Spirit Transformation stage before the age of three hundred was an exceptionally fast cultivation speed. Besides his own talent, it was also greatly attributed to the cultivation resources invested by the Wang family.

From the moment he entered the cultivation world, he had been equipped with top-grade Heaven-reaching Spirit Treasures for assistance, resided on Azure Lotus Peak, and had access to spirit elixirs, miraculous medicines, and auxiliary grand formations. His cultivation speed could hardly be slow.

Wang Qingbai was an alchemist with high talent, highly praised by several clan elders.

"Qingbai, this set of treasures is for you, to congratulate you on advancing to the Spirit Transformation stage. I hope you will continue your efforts and never grow complacent. Good aptitude merely indicates your potential," Wang Changsheng said, taking out an exquisite azure brocade box and handing it to Wang Qingbai.

"Understood, Father," Wang Qingbai replied, opening the brocade box to reveal nine azure-glowing flying daggers.

Wang Ruyan presented a set of sixth-tier array talismans and a Spirit Transformation stage talisman-soldier. In truth, Wang Qingbai had no use for these items.

The family had selected three Integration stage cultivators to be Wang Qingbai's protectors. Wang Qingbai primarily operated within the Wang family's territory and also carried protective spirit talismans, which could easily withstand an attack from a Mahayana cultivator.

Aside from cultivation, Wang Qingbai also challenged the Li-Fire Demon Refinement Pagoda.

The Li-Fire Demon Refinement Pagoda had been upgraded to a top-grade Heaven-reaching Spirit Treasure, infused with the spirits of several eighth-tier demonic beasts. Clan members could challenge its trials, engaging in combat with the demonic beasts conjured by the pagoda to enhance their fighting experience.

"Father, Mother, I won't disturb your cultivation. I'll return to my own practice now," Wang Qingbai said, rising and departing to his residence for cultivation.

Wang Changsheng entered a secret chamber, where the Myriad Spirits Diagram hung on the wall.

After a soft blue light illuminated his body, he stepped into the Myriad Spirits Diagram. The surroundings blurred, and he found himself in a space rich with spiritual energy. Not far away, on a lush green mountain peak, the Jade Sea Palace was visible.

Wang Changsheng had placed the Jade Sea Palace and the Nine Flame Immortal Palace into the Myriad Spirits Diagram; the immortal mineral vein was also within the diagram.

He entered the Jade Sea Palace and came to a stone chamber. Inside the chamber was a pool over a hundred zhang wide, where hundreds of white spirit fish chased each other. They had golden whiskers on their heads and golden tails, with white scales covering their bodies.

There had been some fish eggs in the Jade Sea Palace, and after years of effort, they had finally hatched.

These spirit fish were called Golden-Whiskered Ice-Scaled Fish, unique to the Immortal Realm. Their flesh was delicious, they possessed the True Dragon bloodline, and had great potential.

Wang Changsheng was temporarily raising them in the Jade Sea Palace. Most of these spirit fish were fourth-tier, docile in nature, and not picky eaters.

He was unsure of the Golden-Whiskered Ice-Scaled Fish's purpose, so he was raising them for now.

Wang Changsheng flicked his sleeve, and a handful of light golden pellets flew out, landing in the pool. The Golden-Whiskered Ice-Scaled Fish immediately vied for the food, causing ripples on the water's surface.

After feeding the Golden-Whiskered Ice-Scaled Fish, Wang Changsheng exited the Jade Sea Palace and entered the Nine Flame Immortal Palace, arriving at a stone chamber.

Inside the stone chamber was a light golden tree, emitting a dazzling golden light. Its leaves were rhomboid-shaped, and its trunk had black patterns on its surface.

Wang Rong stood beside the golden tree, holding a shimmering azure jade plate and recording something. A light blue crystal ball was embedded in the left stone wall, recording the golden tree's growth.

To this day, Wang Changsheng had not figured out the origin of this immortal tree. When Cao Tianhu had visited, Wang Changsheng had inquired about it, but Cao Tianhu also did not recognize it.

This was not surprising. There were some peculiar materials in the East Profound Continent Cluster that even Mahayana cultivators could not identify, let alone in the Immortal Realm, which was rich in cultivation resources. They were merely Mahayana cultivators, and their knowledge of Immortal Realm materials was limited.

Wang Changsheng circled through the Myriad Spirits Diagram, found nothing unusual, and then withdrew.

He entered a secret chamber where the Azure Lotus Creation Cauldron was placed.

He sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion, took out refining materials, and prepared to refine the Nine Yuan Beads.

The Nine Yuan Immortal Venerable had refined the Nine Yuan Beads, storing all the disciples of his sect within them and ascending as an entire faction.

With the Profound Jade Shield and the Thunder Apricot Immortal Jade Fruit, Wang Changsheng no longer intended to travel extensively. Once he cultivated to the late Mahayana stage, he could consider ascending to the Immortal Realm, eliminating the need to get involved in other matters.