Chapter 3713: The Olive Branch of the Ye Family

"What is heard is false, what is seen is true." Some forces did not believe that he had subdued the True Spirit Three-legged Golden Crow. Wang Changsheng's main purpose was to clarify this, as outsiders would not know if he took the Three-legged Golden Crow with him when he ascended to the Immortal Realm in the future. This would make them somewhat hesitant if they ever decided to target the Wang family.

In the past, the Wang family was impoverished and weak, compelled to endure hardships and avoid attracting the attention of high-level cultivators. Now, things are different. The Wang family has undergone a complete transformation, possessing over twenty Profound Sky Treasures, True Spirit puppets, True Spirit formations, and bean soldiers, alongside numerous formidable experts. The Wang family can now confidently display its power.

The Three-legged Golden Crow landed on the main platform. Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan disembarked from the beast carriage, and the Three-legged Golden Crow transformed into Wang Yang, standing beside them.

The Grand Ascension cultivators had diverse expressions, as they had all heard the news that the Three-legged Golden Crow had opened two spiritual apertures.

The True Spirit had caused havoc, resulting in the deaths of over two hundred Grand Ascension cultivators. Wang Yang himself had slain several Grand Ascension cultivators, establishing a fearsome reputation.

Wang Yang, however, was submissive in the presence of the Green Lotus Immortal Couple. Any other Grand Ascension cultivator wishing to act audaciously before the couple would first need to defeat Wang Yang.

"The auspicious moment has arrived," Wang Yongqian announced loudly, "the bride and groom shall bow to heaven and earth."

Wang Qingbai and Xiahou Yao, both dressed in wedding attire, slowly proceeded forward, with Xiahou Yao's head veiled by a red cover.

"This is indeed Fellow Daoist Wang's son, a truly impressive young man," Lan Fukong praised. "He has already reached the Integration Stage at such a young age. The next time we meet, I daresay we'll be addressing him as Fellow Daoist. As for Fellow Daoist Wang's daughter-in-law, she must possess remarkable abilities. They are truly a perfect match."

Other Grand Ascension cultivators cast a brief glance before losing interest. Regardless of how exceptional Wang Qingbai and Xiahou Yao were, they were still merely Integration Stage cultivators. The others, being seasoned Grand Ascension cultivators, recognized a significant power disparity and thus did not attach much importance to the couple.

Under the watchful eyes of all the cultivators, Wang Qingbai and Xiahou Yao bowed to heaven and earth, officially becoming dual cultivation partners.

Guests presented their congratulatory gifts. The Cao family's offering was the most valuable, comprising a fragment of a Profound Sky Treasure, a bottle of Marvelous Jade Pills, and a quantity of cultivation resources. The Marvelous Jade Pills shared a similar efficacy to the Nine Dragon Pills, as Grand Ascension cultivators who consumed them could also increase their chances of conception. However, compared to the Nine Revolutions True Spirit Pill, the Marvelous Jade Pill's value was still considerably lower.

Ye Xuanji, being proficient in artifact refining, also presented a fragment of a Profound Sky Treasure, something not difficult for her to create.

Other guests continued to present their gifts. Lan Fukong, for instance, gave a 50,000-year-old Dragon Saliva Grass, which was quite a generous offering. Most Grand Ascension cultivators who had little prior association with Wang Changsheng or the Wang family typically presented an Upper-grade Spirit Treasure as a courtesy.

After the guests had presented their gifts, Wang Changsheng raised his wine cup and declared, "Thank you all for traveling so far to attend the Myriad Cultivators Grand Assembly. I toast to all of you." He then drained his cup, and the other cultivators, not daring to be disrespectful, promptly reciprocated.

The cultivators clinked their cups, exchanging pleasantries and laughter.

Wang Changsheng engaged in conversations with the Grand Ascension cultivators, covering a wide array of topics. The Grand Ascension cultivators were particularly curious about how Wang Changsheng had slain the True Spirit, but individuals like Gongsun Yang, who possessed this knowledge, were unlikely to disclose it.

Wang Changsheng provided a brief account of the events, carefully omitting any mention of his own divine abilities.

After the banquet concluded, Wang Changsheng began his sermon.

"I originated from a small family in the Eastern Glimmer Realm," he began, "where the highest-cultivated member was only at the Foundation Establishment Stage. Back then, our entire clan lived quite meagerly..."

As Wang Changsheng recounted his personal experiences, he naturally omitted certain confidential details.

This discourse continued for seven days and seven nights. Beyond his lecture, he also answered questions from the younger generation, dispelling their doubts.

After Wang Changsheng concluded his sermon, the other Grand Ascension cultivators took turns lecturing, engaging in mutual exchanges. Some cultivators found inspiration in the experiences of others, some gained enlightenment, while others derived little benefit; it truly varied from individual to individual.

Such a scene, with over a hundred Grand Ascension cultivators taking turns to lecture, was indeed a rare occurrence.

Six months later, the Myriad Cultivators Grand Assembly concluded. Most guests departed Green Lotus Island, while a small number chose to remain. On Green Lotus Peak, Wang Changsheng, Ye Xuanji, and Wang Ruyan sat in a green stone pavilion, engaged in casual conversation.

"Fellow Daoist Wang," Ye Xuanji began, "you are now capable of undergoing the Nine-Nine Heavenly Tribulation, and I trust that passing it will not be an issue for you. Would you be interested in ascending to the Immortal Realm with some of your clan members?"

"Ascend to the Immortal Realm with some clan members?" Wang Changsheng feigned curiosity. "Fairy Ye, do you have a method for that?"

"Certainly," Ye Xuanji replied. "I possess the crafting method for a treasure called the Nine Yuan Pagoda. It's a unique spatial artifact capable of overcoming realm forces. Your clan members or spirit beasts hiding within it will not attract the minor heavenly tribulation that occurs every thousand years. Ideally, they should also consume Soul Cleansing Pills to purge their lower realm aura, which would prevent any minor heavenly tribulations entirely."

"Fairy Ye, please speak plainly," Wang Changsheng urged. He knew that the Nine Yuan Pearl possessed the same function as the Nine Yuan Pagoda. His clan members, if they cultivated secretly within the Nine Yuan Pearl, would not attract minor heavenly tribulations. However, upon exiting the Pearl, they would face a minor heavenly tribulation every thousand years. This was precisely why the Nine Yuan Immortal Venerable had been able to bring his entire sect's cultivators to the Immortal Realm; if cultivators within the Nine Yuan Pearl also had to undergo the thousand-year minor heavenly tribulation, the Nine Yuan Immortal Venerable's disciples and grand-disciples would have perished long ago.

"Fellow Daoist Wang," Ye Xuanji continued, "would you be interested in ascending to our Ye family's territory? Our family holds considerable influence in the Immortal Realm."

She clearly intended to win over Wang Changsheng, hoping he would serve the Ye family.

Wang Changsheng pondered for a moment, then used the Profound Spirit Heavenly Venerable as a shield.

Whether it was the Ye family or the Cao family, they were both well-acquainted with the Wang family's circumstances, including some of their secret arts and Wang Changsheng's divine abilities, which was not ideal.

To say nothing else, the "Supreme Void God Forging Art" was already highly coveted, let alone the "Profound Infant Aperture Opening Great Law." The Ye and Cao families knew that Wang Changsheng had mastered both spirit consciousness secret arts and aperture-opening secret methods. If they were to use truth-sensing treasures, Wang Changsheng would find himself in a difficult position whether he spoke the truth or lied.

In the lower realm, Wang Changsheng still enjoyed considerable autonomy. However, in the Immortal Realm, with such a vast difference in power, he would not have the same freedom.

While aligning with the Cao or Ye families' territories offered significant support, there was also the risk of being easily suppressed if things went awry. Wang Changsheng was unwilling to take such a gamble. He intended to find a suitable, ideally unfamiliar, location to establish his family, where his presence wouldn't immediately attract undue attention.

Ye Xuanji did not press the matter, simply saying, "Very well. If you change your mind, feel free to contact me anytime."

After a brief chat, Ye Xuanji took her leave.

From this day forward, the Myriad Cultivators Grand Assembly would become a significant event for the Wang family and indeed the entire Profound Yang Realm. The Wang family intended to host this grand assembly approximately every ten thousand years to facilitate communication and the exchange of cultivation resources with other Grand Ascension cultivators.

"Considering the time, the Immortal Realm fragments should be about to open," Wang Changsheng mused. "I wonder if, this time, the entrances to these fragments will appear in multiple locations."

"Most likely not," Wang Ruyan analyzed. "Last time, it was because Bi Yan and others were causing disturbances within. When the Immortal Realm fragments reappear, it shouldn't be the same. It can't be such a coincidence that every time the Immortal Realm fragments open, there's a swarm of True Spirits causing chaos inside. Even if the cultivation resources within the Immortal Realm fragments are abundant, only a little over ten thousand years have passed; it's impossible for a large number of True Spirits, especially those led by late Grand Ascension stage True Spirits, to have reappeared."

"We'll wait and see," Wang Changsheng said. "It would be wonderful if we could enter the Immortal Realm fragments to seek treasures again."

The Wang family possessed ten Clan-Suppressing Treasures: the Spirit-Shattering Blade, the Illusion-Breaking Pendant, the Soul-Concealing Lock, the Soul-Destroying Disk, the Jade Shadow Needle, the Yin-Yang Sword Gourd, the Azure Jade Boat, the Green Scale Shield, the Profound Yellow Spirit-Locking Chain, and the Seven-Star Demon-Subduing Pagoda. Notably, the Spirit-Shattering Blade, Jade Shadow Needle, Yin-Yang Sword Gourd, Azure Jade Boat, and Green Scale Shield were all personally crafted by members of the Wang family.

"I have already instructed our clan members to be vigilant for any news regarding the Immortal Realm fragments," Wang Ruyan stated. "They are to report any information immediately."

After a while, Wang Changsheng returned to his private chamber to meditate and recuperate.