Chapter 4041: 青皛金仙

A thousand years passed quickly. On Qinglian Island, in the Tianchen Sea Domain.

As dawn broke, golden sunlight poured over Qinglian Island, as if draping it in a golden cloak.

On a vast bluestone plaza, the Fire Illusion Demon Pagoda stood at its center. Large numbers of clan members had gathered, chattering excitedly. Today was the day of the clan's grand competition. The top ten not only received generous rewards but also earned a place in the guard squad. After a period of rigorous training, the best among the guards would be inducted into the Immortal Armor Army.

The Immortal Armor Army enjoyed many benefits. The clan provided resources for opening immortal apertures for free; however, if a member failed twice, they would have to use merits to exchange for these resources. Furthermore, when Immortal Armor Army members cultivated to the Great Perfection stage of True Immortal, the clan would provide immortal pills for breaking through to the Golden Immortal stage, as well as auxiliary items like formations, defensive immortal artifacts, and immortal talismans.

That wasn't all. The immediate family members of Immortal Armor Army members also received better treatment than ordinary clan members. To put it bluntly, if a Wang clan cultivator joined the Immortal Armor Army, three generations of their family would benefit. They wouldn't have to worry about cultivation resources before reaching the Golden Immortal stage, and even if they died in battle, their pensions would be significantly higher than those of ordinary clan members.

"I heard the first-place prize for this competition is a set of low-grade immortal artifacts," one person commented. "Tsk, tsk, some rogue Golden Immortal cultivators still only use full sets of low-grade immortal artifacts!"

"Heh heh, our Old Ancestor's artifact refining skills are extraordinary," another chimed in. "What's a set of low-grade immortal artifacts compared to that? We even sell immortal puppets, low-grade immortal-destroying cannons, and low-grade chaotic armor!"

"Exactly," another agreed, "our clan has many Golden Immortal cultivators. Our development speed is even faster than the Murong family's back in their day. The Wang clan is rapidly becoming the next Murong family!" "What do you mean 'next'?" someone else interjected. "Our Wang clan will definitely surpass the Murong family!"

Wang clan cultivators gathered in small groups, either chatting loudly or whispering among themselves.

As the Wang clan's strength continually grew and the number of True Immortal cultivators increased, the rewards for the clan competition became more generous, and the difficulty of the competition also increased.

With the popularization of the "Green Lotus Artifact Refining Art," the artifact refining skills of the Wang clan's immortal artifact masters greatly improved. Immortal artifacts produced by the Wang clan were in high demand, and their competitiveness in the market was no less than that of Bailian Island, enhancing their reputation and establishing their renown.

The ringing of bells resounded as Wang Yongqian flew in from a distance and landed on the main platform. Tens of thousands of Wang clan members bowed in unison and said in one voice, "Greetings, Clan Head!" Wang Yongqian nodded and instructed, "Let the competition begin! Contestants, start entering the trials!"

Wang clan True Immortals entered the Fire Illusion Demon Pagoda one after another to undertake the trials, while cultivators on the plaza could clearly see their progress.

Wang Yunlong also participated in the competition. He was a body cultivator with a powerful physique. After consuming the Sacred Spirit Immortal Apricot, he had cultivated into a True Spirit. However, he was an ordinary True Spirit; only one more step would make him a top-tier True Spirit.

After he entered the Fire Refining Demon Pagoda, a colorless Chaos Beast in the early True Immortal stage appeared. It resembled a rhinoceros and charged towards Wang Yunlong at high speed.

Wang Yunlong summoned two giant axes, glowing with blue light, and swung them at the colorless Chaos Beast.

The two blue giant axes struck the colorless Chaos Beast, producing two dull clang sounds. Two shallow gashes appeared on the Chaos Beast's body.

Wang Yongqian sat in a chair, watching the clan members undertake their trials.

It was not easy for clan members who had not cultivated into True Spirits to defeat a True Immortal stage Chaos Beast in a one-on-one fight. Wang Yongqian took out a golden magic disk, infused it with a spell, and her face lit up with joy.

Wang Qingxiao had drawn forth a phenomenon and was currently attempting to break through to the Golden Immortal stage.

She gave a few instructions to the clan members, left the main platform, and headed to Dongli Island, where Wang Qingling had already arrived. Wang Qingling gazed gravely at the six-colored thunderclouds high in the sky.

A peal of thunder resounded as an incredibly thick six-colored immortal lightning bolt struck down, heading directly for a certain valley.

Wang Qingxiao stood inside the valley. A large amount of white cold energy surged from his body, suddenly condensing into a thick white battle armor that protected his entire body.

His right fist transformed into a white dragon claw, meeting the descending six-colored immortal lightning. He wanted to see how powerful it was.

The six-colored immortal lightning collided with the white dragon claw and instantly dispersed, transforming into a massive ball of six-colored lightning which enveloped Wang Qingxiao's figure.

Rumbling thunder resounded as thick six-colored immortal lightning bolts struck down one after another, each thicker than the last. The six-colored lightning became increasingly dazzling, and waves of air surged.

The time it takes to drink a cup of tea passed, yet the lightning tribulation had not ended.

Wang Yongqian took out a golden Immortal Transmission Mirror and infused it with a spell. Wang Changsheng's face appeared on the mirror's surface. "Yongqian," he asked, "have Qingxiao and Qingbai advanced to the Golden Immortal stage?"

Wang Changsheng had helped upgrade Wang Qingcheng's and Wang Qingling's natal immortal artifacts to mid-grade, then entered seclusion to cultivate dao techniques, only emerging after successfully cultivating them.

"Old Ancestor Qingbai is still in seclusion," Wang Yongqian replied, "However, Old Ancestor Qingxiao is currently undergoing his lightning tribulation, and we are on Dongli Island."

"Alright," Wang Changsheng said, "we'll come over and take a look."

With that, the mirror's surface dimmed.

Not long after, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan arrived.

Wang Ruyan had consumed over forty Golden Jade Immortal Fruits, cultivated in seclusion for many years, successfully opened her sixtieth immortal aperture, and advanced to the mid-Golden Immortal stage. As they arrived, they witnessed a six-colored lightning dragon diving down from high in the sky.

A deafening dragon roar resounded as dense white fist shadows flew out, striking the six-colored lightning dragon one after another.

The six-colored lightning dragon showed a look of pain, its massive body writhed ceaselessly before bursting apart, transforming into a huge ball of six-colored lightning that enveloped a large area, with surging waves of air.

Wang Qingling's expression tightened, a hint of worry appearing in her eyes.

A dragon roar that shook the heavens resounded as a white true dragon flew out from within the six-colored lightning. After circling once in the sky, it landed in front of Wang Qingling.

With a flash of white light, the white true dragon transformed into Wang Qingxiao's likeness. He was clad in mid-grade chaotic armor, his face slightly pale, and his immortal essence severely depleted.

Wang Yongqian felt the terrifying spiritual pressure emanating from Wang Qingxiao and was filled with both surprise and joy as she offered her congratulations.

"Qingxiao, congratulations!" Wang Ruyan said with a smile. With this, the Wang clan's strength would be even greater.

"From now on, if there are any more battles," Wang Qingxiao said with a smile, "my elder sister and I can lead the troops to battle. Ninth Uncle and Ninth Aunt can cultivate peacefully on Qinglian Island."

Wang Changsheng nodded and said, "Go back to your residence first and consolidate your cultivation!"

Wang Yongqian took out a golden shimmering magic disk, infused it with a spell, and frowned. "Old Ancestor," she said, "a Golden Immortal cultivator has arrived, claiming to have urgent business to see you."

"A Golden Immortal cultivator?" Wang Changsheng asked. "Do we know them?"

"No, we don't," Wang Yongqian replied. "He's alone and currently outside Qinglian Island."

"We'll go see him," Wang Changsheng instructed. "You all return first and strengthen the defenses." They teleported back to Qinglian Island and flew out of it. A tall young man in black stood high in the sky, his aura vast as the ocean.