Chapter 3845: Open the Five Orifices

A nine-story white pavilion, with the golden characters "Jade Talisman Pavilion" inscribed on its plaque, was bustling with cultivators.

On the seventh floor, a graceful young woman in a white dress was engrossed in a thick book. The soft sound of approaching footsteps signaled Bai Qingshu's arrival.

The young woman in the white dress set down the ancient text, a frown on her face. "Brother, where were you? I couldn't reach you."

"Yuyan, I was taking care of something. It's all resolved now." Bai Qingshu explained.

Bai Yuyan's brow furrowed deeply. "Come with me to the room. I need to speak with you."

They entered a guest room on the eighth floor. Bai Yuyan conjured a shimmering golden orb and infused it with a spiritual incantation. The orb then erupted with blinding golden light, forming a dense golden barrier that enveloped them.

"Did you go to kill Lady Tianhuo?" Bai Yuyan asked, her brow furrowed.

"Yes, she possessed the Seven-Star Jade Soul Ginseng, which Great-Grandfather needs to refine Jade Soul Pills. These pills will aid us in cultivating the Heaven Soul Scripture. Don't worry, I executed it cleanly and didn't use my true appearance or identity," Bai Qingshu said dismissively.

"That's still unacceptable. Great-Grandfather explicitly told us to remain in the market city while he searches for Cangli Island. If anyone discovers you've cultivated the Heaven Soul Scripture, we'll be in serious trouble," Bai Yuyan said, her brows still furrowed.

"Don't worry! I left no trace. If I hadn't been unable to find the Seven-Star Jade Soul Ginseng, I wouldn't have resorted to such measures. After returning to the market city, I continuously altered my appearance and aura. Before this, I had never harmed another cultivator, so I refuse to believe that this one time something will go wrong," Bai Qingshu remained unconcerned.

Bai Yuyan sighed. "Alright, this is the only time. Don't act again. Once we find Cangli Island, we won't have to worry about cultivation resources anymore. Are you unharmed? Lady Tianhuo's divine abilities are quite formidable."

"The Soul-Exterminating Finger is incredibly powerful. She possessed no treasure to defend against soul attacks, so she was utterly no match for me. It's a pity we only have the first half of the Heaven Soul Scripture. If only we could obtain the complete scripture..." Bai Qingshu's face showed a hint of yearning.

Their elders had acquired a treasure map by killing others and seizing their possessions. This map led them to an ancient cultivator's cave abode, which was the secluded cultivation site of a high-ranking member of the Li family. From it, they obtained numerous cultivation resources, laying the foundation for their prosperity.

The secluded cultivation site contained clues about Cangli Island, and their elders had been searching for it ever since.

"If we can find Cangli Island, we should be able to obtain the complete Heaven Soul Scripture. You must continue to cultivate diligently. If you can comprehend the Law of Soul, you will have the power to contend even with a True Immortal cultivator who has opened five apertures," Bai Yuyan said.

Bai Qingshu nodded in agreement.

On Qinglian Island, within a secluded manor.

Wang Ruyan and Wang Mengbin sat within a verdant stone pavilion, engaged in conversation.

Wang Mengbin had just returned from the Chaos Continent, having escorted supplies. He handed a significant amount of cultivation resources to Wang Yongqian.

"The Seven Flames Pills have been successfully refined?" Wang Ruyan asked, her face alight with joy.

Before leaving the Chaos Continent, they had entrusted Liu Hongxue with the Seven Flames Pill recipe and its refining materials, asking her to produce the pills.

Wang Mengbin nodded, then produced a red porcelain bottle and handed it to Wang Ruyan. "Hongxue asked me to deliver these to the Ancestor. There are ten Seven Flames Pills in total."

Wang Ruyan took the porcelain bottle, a look of satisfaction on her face. "Excellent."

Consuming a single Seven Flames Pill allows one to attempt opening the fifth aperture. Should the attempt fail, one can only consume another Seven Flames Pill to try again.

Ten Seven Flames Pills would be sufficient for Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan to open their fifth apertures, with some even remaining.

"Mengbin, you've had a difficult journey. Rest well, and you can travel to the Chaos Continent again after some time," Wang Ruyan advised.

Wang Mengbin assented, exchanged a few more pleasantries, then took his leave.

No sooner had he departed than Wang Yongqian arrived, stating solemnly, "Ancestor, Fellow Daoist Qi has come to deliver an invitation."

"An invitation?" Wang Ruyan paused in slight surprise; she had just emerged from secluded cultivation and was unaware of this matter.

"The Qi family has produced a new Golden Immortal cultivator, and they are holding a grand ceremony to celebrate," Wang Yongqian explained.

"Please usher him to the reception hall immediately. I will personally receive him!" Wang Ruyan instructed.

Wang Yongqian acknowledged her command and departed.

Wang Ruyan proceeded to the reception hall and waited quietly.

Shortly after, Qi Hongfeng and Wang Yongqian entered, Qi Hongfeng's face beaming with smiles.

"Madam Wang, it has been a long time," Qi Hongfeng greeted her with a smile.

Given his standing, he wasn't obligated to deliver the invitation personally. However, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan had saved his life, and he wished to express his gratitude in person.

"Fellow Daoist Qi, it's good to see you again. I heard your Qi family has welcomed another Golden Immortal cultivator. Congratulations!" Wang Ruyan offered a faint smile and her congratulations.

Qi Hongfeng took a seat. A member of the Wang family then entered, carrying two cups of fragrant tea, which they set down before discreetly withdrawing.

After a brief exchange, Qi Hongfeng produced a golden invitation and presented it to Wang Ruyan, saying warmly, "Ancestor Tongguang has successfully advanced to the Golden Immortal realm. If Madam Wang and Fellow Daoist Wang are free, please do join us for a few drinks. The Nine Immortals Sect will also be sending representatives."

"We certainly will," Wang Ruyan assented and accepted the invitation.

"Oh, Madam Wang, I heard you are collecting Luminous Moon Immortal Fruits. Please accept this small token of my appreciation. Thank you for saving me in the Cloud Swirl Grotto-heaven; without your intervention, I wouldn't have survived." Qi Hongfeng then produced three jade boxes of varying colors and presented them to Wang Ruyan.

"Many thanks, Fellow Daoist Qi." Wang Ruyan accepted them without ceremony, expressing her gratitude profusely.

These three Luminous Moon Immortal Fruits could be refined into numerous Luminous Moon Pills, which would be reserved for True Immortal family members to aid in opening their fourth aperture.

After some further conversation, Qi Hongfeng took his leave.

"Yongqian, place the Luminous Moon Immortal Fruits into the family treasury. Also, dispatch someone to gather precious cultivation resources to serve as a congratulatory gift for Senior Qi," Wang Ruyan instructed.

Ancestor Tongguang's Golden Immortal grand ceremony was still a millennium away, giving the Wang family ample time to gather cultivation resources.

This marked the Wang family's first participation in such a significant event, especially one celebrating a Golden Immortal cultivator. Therefore, the gift had to be neither too modest nor too extravagant.

Wang Yongqian assented, carefully put away the three jade boxes, and then departed.

Upon returning to Qinglian Peak, Wang Ruyan approached the entrance of a secret chamber and sent a sound transmission talisman. Soon after, the chamber door opened, and Wang Changsheng emerged.

"Husband, these are the Seven Flames Pills refined by Hongxue. Take them to open your apertures!" Wang Ruyan produced a blue porcelain bottle and handed it to Wang Changsheng.

The porcelain bottle contained five Seven Flames Pills; she kept the other five.

Wang Changsheng inquired about the status of the family and Haoyang City. Upon learning that all was well, he handed the Sacred Spirit Immortal Apricot to Wang Ruyan, saying, "Give this to Wang Lin, along with the Nine Spirit Immortal Fruit! Whether he can cultivate into a True Spirit will now depend on his own efforts."

They had acquired twenty-six Sacred Spirit Immortal Apricots and twenty-five Nine Spirit Immortal Fruits in the Cloud Swirl Grotto-heaven. After the previous resource distribution, one Sacred Spirit Immortal Apricot remained, and Wang Mengbin had just brought back one Nine Spirit Immortal Fruit.

Wang Ruyan nodded in agreement.

Closing the secret chamber door, Wang Changsheng settled cross-legged on a meditation cushion and began meditating to regulate his breath. Half an hour later, he opened his eyes and poured an oval-shaped pill from the porcelain bottle. The pill's surface bore seven distinct, colored patterns, strikingly resembling seven clusters of flames.

He popped the Seven Flames Pill into his mouth. It dissolved instantly, and a potent medicinal energy rapidly spread throughout his abdomen. He promptly circulated his cultivation technique, channeling this potent medicinal energy to open his fifth aperture.