Chapter 4013: Double Happiness Arrives

Five millennia passed.

On Xuanyang Island, a vast bluestone square served as the location of the Ascension Platform. Wang Yunlang sat cross-legged on the ground near the platform, his eyes closed, his body enveloped in a blue aura. The platform began to tremble slightly, and soon the tremors grew more violent.

Wang Yunlang sensed the change, and the blue aura around him dissipated as he opened his eyes. A dazzling spiritual light shot skyward, engulfing the Ascension Platform.

Once the light faded, a graceful young woman in a green dress and a handsome young man in a blue robe appeared. "I am Wang Yinyin," the young woman said. "Are you a member of the Wang family of Azure Lotus?"

Wang Yinyin's gaze fell upon the azure lotus emblem on Wang Yunlang's attire as she asked politely.

Wang Yunlang nodded and replied, "Precisely. My name is Wang Yunlang. And you both are indeed members of our Wang family?"

"Your grandchild, Wang Yinyin, greets Ancestor Yunlang," Wang Yinyin introduced. "This is my husband, Liang Qiuyun. We are both sound cultivators." Possessing a Mystical Sound Body, she was personally tutored in cultivation by a Soul Transformation cultivator. After ascending to the Xuanyang Realm, she and Liang Qiuyun became dual cultivation partners, as arranged by the family. Liang Qiuyun, who possesses the Heavenly Roar Body, cultivated the 'Heavenly Roar Technique.' Both of them being sound cultivators, they shared a common passion.

Wang Yunlang clarified their details, registered them, and then excitedly declared, "You are both spiritual body holders and sound cultivators! This is wonderful! Come with me to Azure Lotus Island to meet the family head!"

He teleported back to Azure Lotus Island with them, arriving at Wang Yongqian's residence. He sent a sound transmission talisman, and soon Wang Yongqian's voice resonated: "Yunlang, you may enter!"

Wang Yunlang acknowledged and led them inside. They walked through a long corridor and arrived at a secluded small courtyard. Wang Yongqian was seated in a blue stone pavilion, her gaze fixed on Wang Yinyin and Liang Qiuyun.

"Greetings, Family Head," Wang Yunlang said, bowing respectfully.

Wang Yinyin and Liang Qiuyun also bowed, speaking in unison: "Greetings, Family Head." Wang Yongqian nodded and inquired about their circumstances, which they truthfully relayed.

"You are both sound cultivators! That is indeed rare." Wang Yongqian's face showed approval. While the Wang family had numerous sound cultivators, their dao companions were not. She summoned Wang Changming and instructed him to settle them. Wang Yongqian gave them a few instructions before dismissing them.

She took out a golden magical disk and cast a spell into it. Wang Qingshan's voice then resounded: "Yongqian, is there any news regarding Cangli Island?" The Wang family possessed a key that allowed them to sense Cangli Island's presence within a certain range. However, the Morning Sky Sea Domain was vast, and the Wang family cultivators primarily operated within the territories of the Nine Immortal Sect, the Snow Crystal Clan, and Hundred Refinements Island.

"Not yet," Wang Yongqian replied. "By the way, two spiritual body holders have ascended from the lower realm. They are both sound cultivators, and what's more, they are dual cultivation partners."

"That is quite rare," Wang Qingshan commented. "Aunt Nine would surely be delighted to hear this."

Wang Yongqian nodded. A sudden beast roar emanated from her, and she took out a small, shimmering golden mirror. The back of the mirror was carved with a lifelike demonic beast motif. She cast a spell into it, and Wang Changming's image appeared on the mirror's surface.

"Family Head," Wang Changming said excitedly, "Ancestor Yidao is currently attempting to break through to the Golden Immortal stage."

"Understood," Wang Yongqian commanded. "Dispatch more personnel immediately, and heighten security to prevent anyone from disturbing Ancestor Yidao during his breakthrough to the Golden Immortal stage."

"Yes, Family Head," Wang Changming responded.

"Yidao is attempting his breakthrough to the Golden Immortal stage? I will go to Xuanyang Island to observe," Wang Qingshan stated.

Wang Yongqian nodded, then put away the magical disk and the small mirror.

On Xuanyang Island, a long cyan rainbow arced through the sky and descended upon a high peak, revealing Wang Qingshan. He gazed solemnly at the six-colored thunderclouds overhead. With the mid-grade Chaotic Azure Armor and other treasures, Wang Yidao should be able to withstand the lightning tribulation.

A rumbling thunder echoed as a massive six-colored immortal lightning bolt descended from above, striking directly towards a particular peak. As the six-colored immortal lightning approached within a hundred zhang of the peak, a colossal golden blade light swept forth, colliding with the bolt. The golden blade light cleaved the six-colored immortal lightning in two, transforming it into a dazzling six-colored lightning glow that enveloped the mountaintop. The thunder continued relentlessly, with thick six-colored immortal lightning bolts striking one after another, and the six-colored lightning glow engulfed the peak where Wang Yidao was.

Wang Qingshan retrieved a pale cyan Immortal Transmission Mirror, and after casting a spell into it, Wang Yongqian's image appeared on its surface.

"Ancestor Qingshan," Wang Yongqian said, "Senior Jiang from the Nine Immortal Sect has arrived. He mentioned needing to discuss important matters with you and is currently waiting in the reception hall."

"Understood. I will return at once," Wang Qingshan commanded. "Strengthen Xuanyang Island's defenses. Any outsiders who dare approach within three hundred thousand *li* of Xuanyang Island shall be executed without mercy." He then put away the Immortal Transmission Mirror and returned to Azure Lotus Island.

Jiang Tianfeng sat in a chair, his expression somewhat ill at ease. He had not yet cultivated his laws to minor mastery, whereas True Lord Taihao had long since achieved minor mastery, possessing extraordinary power. To now make things difficult for the Wang family, he lacked the courage, at least not openly.

"Fellow Daoist Jiang, your esteemed presence honors us. I apologize for not greeting you sooner," a resonant male voice declared. No sooner had the words been spoken than Wang Qingshan flew in.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, congratulations! As I was arriving, I encountered your Wang family's patrol team. It appears your family is about to gain another Golden Immortal cultivator." Jiang Tianfeng offered his congratulations, a wide smile on his face.

The Wang family had indeed increased their patrol cultivators, and security was stringent, strongly suggesting a cultivator was attempting a breakthrough to the Golden Immortal stage. Wang Qingshan did not respond to the congratulations, instead asking, "May I ask what brings Fellow Daoist Jiang here on this occasion?"

"I've come under Elder Brother Ning's orders to discuss matters regarding the Radiant Moon Alliance and the Beast Spirit Gate," Jiang Tianfeng explained. "Shall we convene at the Qi family residence, or will Fellow Daoist Qi come here?"

Wang Qingshan was not the most senior member of the Wang family, so it was unlikely Ning Hao would come in person. "Can you make the decisions?" Wang Qingshan asked.

"Of course," Jiang Tianfeng affirmed, his face radiating confidence.

"Let us go to Golden Crocodile Market and speak with Fellow Daoist Qi," Wang Qingshan suggested. "However, I have matters that prevent me from leaving immediately, so I will arrive in three days. You may proceed ahead."

"No problem, then it's settled," Jiang Tianfeng agreed without hesitation. After a few moments of polite conversation, he bid his farewells and departed.

Wang Qingshan summoned Wang Yongqian and inquired, "Yongqian, how is the investigation into the Radiant Moon Alliance and the Beast Spirit Gate progressing?" He couldn't rely solely on the Nine Immortal Sect's claims, so he had dispatched Cui Yao to independently investigate the situation of both factions.

"Since the beast tide," Wang Yongqian reported, "the Golden Immortal cultivators of the Beast Spirit Gate and the Radiant Moon Alliance have indeed rarely appeared, and some veteran True Immortal cultivators have also vanished. They are likely in seclusion, attempting to break through to the Golden Immortal stage. However, Yu Weiwei, the Alliance Leader of the Radiant Moon Alliance, has returned, and she is a late-stage Golden Immortal."

"Do we have any informants within the Radiant Moon Alliance?" Wang Qingshan continued.

"We did attempt to place some, but they were quickly exposed," Wang Yongqian reported. "However, we have managed to infiltrate a few scouts into their affiliated forces. Their cultivation levels are not high, though, so the information they can access is limited."

"Have Cui Yao investigate the current situation of the Radiant Moon Alliance and the Beast Spirit Gate, particularly the movements of their Golden Immortal cultivators and the status of their affiliated forces," Wang Qingshan instructed.

"Yes, Ancestor Qingshan," Wang Yongqian affirmed.

Wang Qingshan returned to Xuanyang Island, where Wang Yidao was still undergoing his tribulation. The rumbling of thunder intensified as streaks of six-colored immortal lightning descended, churning up clouds of smoke and dust, with shockwaves spreading like a tide.

A little less than a quarter of an hour later, the six-colored thunderclouds churned and surged, morphing into a gigantic six-colored thunder tiger that pounced from high above. Just as it drew within a hundred zhang of the six-colored lightning glow, an enormous golden vortex swept forth, slashing towards the thunder tiger. The golden vortex collided with the six-colored thunder tiger; the former instantly disintegrated, and countless sharp golden blade *qi* swept out, piercing through the thunder tiger's body. A deafening explosion rang out, followed by a brilliant burst of six-colored lightning, and the entire Xuanyang Island trembled violently.

A golden rainbow shot forth from the six-colored lightning glow, landing before Wang Qingshan. It was Wang Yidao, his face pale. He wore a mid-grade Chaotic Armor, which, despite numerous cracks on its surface, was not severely damaged and would be easy to repair.

"Excellent! You've advanced to the Golden Immortal stage. Our family now has its fifth Golden Immortal cultivator," Wang Qingshan exclaimed excitedly. He gave Wang Yidao a few instructions, then told him to return and consolidate his cultivation.