Chapter 3710: Closed-Door Cultivation to Impact the Later Stage of the Great Vehicle

On Qinglian Island, at Qinglian Peak, Wang Changsheng, Ni Tianlong, Chen Yueying, Gongsun Yang, Wang Ruyan, and more than a dozen other Mahayana cultivators were seated in a green stone pavilion, discussing various matters.

After eliminating the four individuals led by Ji Wuying, Wang Changsheng obtained many treasures, including no fewer than fifteen spiritual treasure ships. He also acquired over ten Xuantian Treasures, mostly offensive. There were no defensive or flying Xuantian Treasures, though he did get a damaged Xuantian flying treasure called the Ink Cloud Boat. In addition to treasures, he acquired numerous materials: no fewer than thirty 100,000-year-old spiritual herbs, dozens of immortal medicines, and some materials for refining immortal artifacts. The most valuable items were four bottles of Creation Jade Dew. With these additions, Wang Changsheng now possessed ten bottles of Creation Jade Dew.

Wu Feng and others had spent tens of thousands of years in the Immortal Realm Shard, mapping their movements and recording the locations of ores and spirit woods. This was an invaluable treasure; if the Wang family cultivators could re-enter the Immortal Realm Shard for treasure hunting, this map would be of great use. According to Wu Feng, their leader, Bi Yan, had already ascended to the Immortal Realm. The Immortal Realm Shard also contained True Spirits more powerful than them, such as true dragons, Nightmare Dragons, and Mountain Apes, who had long since ascended to the Immortal Realm.

"Ancestor," Wang Yongqian walked in, smiling, "Daoist Nangong, Daoist Cao, and Daoist Wu have arrived. They are just outside Qinglian Island."

"Please invite them in!" Wang Changsheng instructed. The Wang family's foundation still lagged behind the Cao family, Nangong family, and Blood Rakshasa clan. The Cao and Nangong families, as well as the Blood Rakshasa clan, could request support from their Immortal Realm backers to send people to the lower realms. To his knowledge, the Myriad Treasure Sect had sent Mahayana cultivators to the lower realms to retrieve the Qiankun Bottle. Wang Yongqian acknowledged and left to carry out the order.

A short while later, Nangong Yulong, Ye Xuanji, Cao Yuzhen, Wu Shan, and more than a dozen other Mahayana cultivators entered, their expressions varied. They had never imagined that Wang Changsheng had cultivated into a True Spirit and opened three orifices. Across the East Xuan Continent Realm Cluster, Mahayana powerhouses who had cultivated into True Spirits or opened three orifices were not unheard of, though their numbers were small. However, a True Spirit with three opened orifices was extremely rare, with Wang Changsheng being the only known instance at present.

"Daoist Wang, Madam Wang, one must look at a scholar with new eyes after a three-day separation," Cao Yuzhen praised with a slight smile. "It hasn't been long, yet your strength has increased so much." Had Ji Wuying and his group attacked the Cao family's ancestral land, they would also have faced serious consequences. But the Wang family was not the Cao family; the fact that they could eliminate four of Ji Wuying's group was far beyond their expectations.

"Madam Cao, Daoist Nangong, Daoist Wu, please have a seat," Wang Changsheng invited them to sit, and they began to chat. Upon learning that Wang Changsheng had subjugated a Three-legged Golden Crow, Nangong Yulong and the others all showed expressions of envy. This acquisition would undoubtedly elevate the Wang family's strength to a new level.

"By the way, Daoist Wang, where did they get that grand formation? And how did you suddenly open your second orifice?" Nangong Yulong pressed for an answer, stating that they could not rest easy until this question was resolved.

"The Ten Directions Pavilion!" Wang Changsheng replied truthfully. "A force claiming to be from the Ten Directions Pavilion conducted the transaction with them. It seems the Ten Directions Pavilion fears no super-clan."

"The Ten Directions Pavilion?" Cao Yuzhen was utterly bewildered. Nangong Yulong frowned deeply. "No wonder they dared to oppose us. With the Ten Directions Pavilion's strength, acquiring an immortal formation is not an issue, though cultivators in the lower realms cannot use them."

"Daoist Nangong, what exactly is the Ten Directions Pavilion?" Wu Shan asked curiously.

"How to put it?" Nangong Yulong explained. "The Ten Directions Pavilion engages in any business that makes money, valuing profit over relationships. They have branches in multiple immortal domains, so it's normal for them not to regard us highly. However, their members operate very secretly, appearing and disappearing unpredictably." Cao Yuzhen and the others suddenly understood. No wonder Longsuo dared to trade with Ji Wuying.

"Branches in multiple immortal domains?" Wang Ruyan exclaimed in surprise. "This is not good news."

"You don't need to worry," Nangong Yulong said with a smile, seemingly sensing Wang Ruyan's concern. "Now that Daoist Wang has become a True Spirit and opened three orifices, even if a Mahayana cultivator from the Immortal Realm descends, Daoist Wang will not fear them."

"Daoist Nangong, if I may be so bold as to ask, where in the Immortal Realm can your Nangong family come into contact with cultivators from the Ten Directions Pavilion?" Wang Changsheng asked curiously.

"On Sky Phoenix Island, of course, we can contact cultivators from the Ten Directions Pavilion," Nangong Yulong said with pride. Wang Changsheng's expression remained normal, but he was secretly surprised. Guanghanzi was from the Nangong family of Sky Phoenix Island, making him part of the same clan as Nangong Yulong.

After chatting for most of the day, Cao Yuzhen returned the Seven-Star Demon Subduing Pagoda to Wang Changsheng. They then took their leave, feeling reassured now that Ji Wuying and his group had been eliminated. Ye Xuanji, however, remained.

"Fairy Ye, do you plan to return to the Northern Icy Plains, or will you go to the Underworld?" Wang Changsheng asked casually.

"I plan to return to the Northern Icy Plains," Ye Xuanji replied. "I don't want to go to the Underworld. There are too many realms similar to the Underworld; I wouldn't be able to find the person I'm looking for. I'll have to find a way after ascending to the Immortal Realm."

"Fairy Ye," Wang Changsheng pressed, "didn't you inquire about the Underworld from your clan members in the Immortal Realm? Why would you still go there?"

"They said it was impossible, but how can I know it's impossible if I haven't tried it myself?" Ye Xuanji stated solemnly.

Wang Changsheng nodded. Ye Xuanji had her own opinions and didn't blindly believe her predecessors or ancient cultivators. After chatting for a while, Ye Xuanji bid farewell and departed.

"Daoist Wang, mountains remain, rivers flow; we, too, must take our leave. If anything comes up, please contact us using the cross-realm communication array." Ni Tianlong and Ni Wuting stood up and bade farewell to Wang Changsheng. Wang Changsheng personally saw them off. The Ni family was an in-law of the Wang family, and Ni Tianlong had personally led a team to provide support, so Wang Changsheng naturally held them in high regard.

Chen Yueying, Gongsun Yang, Master Miaode, and others left one after another, returning to their respective sects.

"It seems the great tribulation mentioned by Divine Monarch Xuanji was indeed the True Spirits causing chaos," Wang Ruyan said with a tone of relief. "Dozens of realms are severely depleted of vital energy, and it's uncertain how long it will take for them to recover. If Wang Changsheng had not become a True Spirit, even if we had repelled the enemy this time, the Wang family would have suffered significant losses."

"This is also a good thing for us," Wang Changsheng said solemnly. "With the reshuffling of forces, we can collect many rare resources. I plan to enter secluded cultivation and fully strive to reach the late Mahayana stage." The *Myriad Seas Immortal Scripture* has no bottlenecks; it is only a matter of time for Wang Changsheng to cultivate to the late Mahayana stage, unlike other Mahayana cultivators who have been stuck in the middle Mahayana stage for many years.

"Husband, you can cultivate in peace," Wang Ruyan said with a smile. "Qingcheng and the others can handle the family's affairs."

After a brief chat, Wang Changsheng walked towards a green pavilion not far away. He entered a secret chamber, sat down cross-legged, and began to cultivate.