Chapter 3879: Cangli Island Emerges

The Xuanyan Archipelago consists of tens of thousands of islands. Four powerful factions jointly established a market there called the Golden Swallow Market.

The streets were bustling with people, and the clamor of carriages and horses filled the air.

In a secluded manor, a tall young man in a golden robe and a shapely young woman in a purple dress sat in a stone pavilion, sipping tea and chatting.

"Madam Yan," the young man in the golden robe said, holding a three-colored crystal core in his hand with a smile, "I never expected your Yan family to possess a pure three-colored crystal core. How rare!"

Qin Long, a Grand Completion True Immortal, hailed from the Beast Spirit Sect.

"This isn't from our Yan family," the young woman in the purple dress explained. "Daoist Bai Yunshuo exchanged it with us. He wants some islands to establish his family, becoming an affiliate force of our Yan family."

Yan Yuyan, a Late-stage True Immortal, was from the Bright Moon Alliance.

Qin Long suddenly understood and said with a smile, "I see. It seems he's quite fortunate. I'll accept this crystal core."

"If not for Daoist Qin, I would have perished at the hands of the Snow Crystal cultivators," Yan Yuyan said warmly. "What is a mere pure three-colored crystal core compared to that? Since Daoist Qin rarely visits, please stay longer and allow our Yan family to fulfill our duties as hosts."

"Very well," Qin Long agreed with a smile, "then I shall impose upon you."

After chatting for a while, Qin Long returned to rest.

Yan Yuyan took out a purple-glowing communication disk, activated a spell, and said, "Daoist Bai, please come to my residence. I have something to discuss with you."

"All right, Daoist Yan, I'll be right there." A slightly hoarse male voice came from the communication disk.

Not long after, a gaunt old man in a red robe walked in.

"Madam Yan, did you wish to see me?" the old man in red politely asked, his tone somewhat weak, as if he was injured. He had killed a disciple of the Nine Immortals Sect and, to seek refuge, had specifically offered a pure three-colored crystal core, requesting territory from the Yan family under the pretense of establishing a family and becoming an affiliated force.

Even if cultivators from the Nine Immortals Sect traced him, they would be hesitant to act against him there.

"Have your clan members not arrived yet?" Yan Yuyan asked casually.

"Not yet," Bai Yunshuo replied. "They're on their way and should arrive in the next couple of days."

"I don't care what you did at the Nine Immortals Sect, but I expect you to be honest and well-behaved from now on," Yan Yuyan said, her tone stern. "Otherwise, even if the Nine Immortals Sect spares you, our Bright Moon Alliance and the Yan family certainly won't."

"Of course, Madam Yan, rest assured," Bai Yunshuo readily agreed. "If the Yan family has any need of me, this old man will certainly obey." Though both were Late-stage True Immortals, Yan Yuyan's status was far superior to his.

He had no choice but to bow his head while under another's roof. If it weren't for Azure Li Island, he wouldn't tolerate such treatment.

"All right, there's nothing else. You may go back. Those few islands are yours," Yan Yuyan said, waving her hand to dismiss Bai Yunshuo.

No sooner had Bai Yunshuo left than a young man of average build in a golden robe entered.

"Ancestor Yuyan, he certainly wasn't telling the truth. Are we really giving him those islands?" the young man in the golden robe asked cautiously.

"Shuheng, if he establishes a family, he'll be easier to control," Yan Yuyan said. "Don't make our intentions too obvious; who knows what other cards he might have up his sleeve? We can slowly squeeze him dry later."

Yan Yuyan knew, of course, that Bai Yunshuo wasn't telling the truth. Later, Bai Yunshuo would operate under the Yan family's watchful eyes and would often need their assistance.

If they were to simply kill Bai Yunshuo, and the news spread, other True Immortal cultivators would be afraid to seek refuge with the Yan family.

"Yes, Ancestor Yuyan is truly perceptive." Yan Shuheng's face showed admiration.

"All right, set him aside for now. Focus on treating Daoist Qin well," Yan Yuyan instructed. "There's a high chance he'll advance to the Golden Immortal stage, and it won't be easy to curry favor with him then."

The Yan family was originally a small clan, and it was only after Yan Yuyan joined the Bright Moon Alliance that she helped them rise. However, the Yan family's power was still weak, with barely over thirty True Immortal cultivators.

She wished to use the life-saving favor to befriend Qin Long, which would benefit both her personally and the Yan family. Yan Shuheng readily agreed, bowed, and withdrew.

In a secluded courtyard with green tiled roofs, featuring a two-story white pavilion and a cyan stone pavilion, Bai Yunshuo and a ruddy-faced old woman in a golden robe sat in the stone pavilion, deep in conversation.

Bai Yunshuo held a white-glowing Celestial Communication Mirror in his hand, his brows furrowed. "Daoist Bai, you can't reach your clan members? Has something happened to them?"

"That shouldn't be!" Bai Yunshuo said grimly. "I contacted Qingshu just yesterday, and now I can't reach them. It seems something has happened to them. We'll have to enter that place ahead of schedule."

"What exactly is that place?" Jin Ying asked with a frown. "You still refuse to tell me. How much longer will you keep it from me?"

Jin Ying, a Late-stage True Immortal and a rogue cultivator, was a close friend of Bai Yunshuo. It was through Jin Ying's recommendation, along with a significant gift, that the Yan family agreed to give Bai Yunshuo territory to establish his family.

"You'll know when we get inside," Bai Yunshuo said. "I swore an oath with you under the Bright Moon; I won't deceive you. Let's leave the market first! The location is within the Xuanyan Archipelago." He put away the Celestial Communication Mirror, stood up, and walked out, with Jin Ying following closely behind.

Leaving the market, Bai Yunshuo summoned a white-glowing flying boat, stepped aboard, and Jin Ying followed him.

Bai Yunshuo activated a spell, and the white flying boat soared into the sky, disappearing into the horizon. An hour later, the white flying boat appeared over a vast blue sea, with refreshing sea breezes and a clear sky.

Dozens of miles ahead lay a desolate island, a hundred miles in circumference.

"Have we reached our destination?" Jin Ying asked, puzzled.

"Yes, Azure Li Island is here," Bai Yunshuo said excitedly.

"What? Azure Li Island?" Jin Ying exclaimed in surprise.

Bai Yunshuo said nothing more. With a flick of his right hand, two crescent-shaped tokens came together, forming a golden circular token with the character 'Li' visible on it. He had discovered the secluded cave of a high-ranking member of the Li family, but only acquired half of the token. He only obtained the other half after annihilating the Sun family. When combined, the two tokens could sense the location of Azure Li Island within a certain range.

He injected immortal essence into the token, and it instantly burst forth with golden light, emitting a golden beam that struck the void.

The void vibrated and warped, and the sea churned violently. An incredibly dazzling golden light shot up into the sky, piercing the clouds. The void tore open, and a colossal golden light gate appeared high in the air. Lightning flashed and thunder boomed, as thick bolts of lightning tore across the sky, striking in all directions.

"Is this the entrance?" Jin Ying asked in surprise.

"Not good, True Immortal cultivators are approaching! Quick, get inside!" After saying this, Bai Yunshuo transformed into a streak of white light and shot towards the golden light gate. He flew into the golden light gate and vanished, with Jin Ying following closely behind.

A streak of green light flew from a distance and stopped with a flash. The light dissipated, revealing a green-glowing flying boat with Wang Changsheng and others standing on it.

"Master, Bai Yunshuo has already entered," Wang Tuntian spoke, having activated his Spirit Eyes and seen Bai Yunshuo fly into the golden light gate from a great distance.

"Let's go in too." Wang Changsheng activated a spell, and the Jadeite Boat glowed brightly with green light, flying towards the golden light gate and disappearing into it.

Not long after, cultivators passing by saw the golden light gate high in the sky. Greatly surprised, they reported it one after another, while a portion of them also flew into the golden light gate.

In less than half an hour, Yan Yuyan and Qin Long arrived.

"Madam Yan, what is this?" Qin Long asked, his face full of confusion.

"I don't know either. I've never heard of such a place," Yan Yuyan replied, puzzled.