Chapter 4063: Nine-Star Golden Marrow Crystal

Qinglian Island in the Tianchen Sea.

A secluded manor, featuring waterside pavilions, long corridors, and intriguing garden stones. Wang Yongqian sat at a cyan tea table, while Wang Yier and Cui Yao were reporting to him.

"True Monarch Yuchan was spotted in the Red Sun Sea. Not only is he still alive, but his cultivation has significantly advanced, reaching the late-stage Golden Immortal realm," Cui Yao reported.

Divine Lord Cangyue, True Monarch Yuchan, and Immortal Fairy Xueyun had not been seen for many years. Wang Yier's discovery of Divine Lord Cangyue's meditation cave was a significant achievement, earning him substantial merit. Energized, the Treasure Hunting Hall continued its search for the meditation caves of True Monarch Yuchan and Immortal Fairy Xueyun.

Wang Maowen, who was in the Red Sun Sea, sent back news that True Monarch Yuchan had appeared there, and his cultivation had significantly advanced.

The North Sea Immortal Realm is vast, offering many destinations for Golden Immortal cultivators. A prolonged absence doesn't necessarily mean demise; they could simply have traveled elsewhere.

"Currently, we have no leads regarding Immortal Fairy Xueyun's meditation cave. However, at a recent underground auction in the Nine Immortals Market, a True Immortal cultivator presented the 'Flying Snow Immortal Scripture,' which is Immortal Fairy Xueyun's primary cultivation method. It's possible someone has found her meditation cave, but unfortunately, we were unable to obtain the scripture ourselves, so we cannot verify its authenticity," Wang Yier explained.

Wang Yongqian nodded and stated, "Speculate boldly, but verify carefully. Two Golden Immortals from the Qian family have fallen, and the Murong and Qian families have been unusually quiet. This is certainly abnormal; there might be a conspiracy against us."

"Understood, Patriarch," Wang Yier acknowledged.

Cui Yao retrieved a shimmering golden spell disk. Frowning, she reported, "True Monarch Yuchan has appeared in the Scarlet Swallow Market, but his purpose is unknown."

The Wang family's Dark Hall has established informants throughout the major markets in the Tianchen Sea. With both direct family members and peripheral personnel gathering intelligence, their information-gathering capabilities have significantly improved.

"Contact Wang Manlou at July Tower and inquire about True Monarch Yuchan's situation," Wang Yongqian instructed.

Since Hua Ruxue, the Master of July Tower, personally attended Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan's Golden Immortal Grand Ceremony, the Wang family's ties with July Tower have strengthened.

July Tower boasts a long heritage, and while various factions in the Tianchen Sea have sought to draw it to their side, the tower has consistently maintained neutrality, operating on a fee-for-service basis without favoring any particular party.

Cui Yao nodded in agreement.

Wang Yongqian retrieved a golden spell disk and cast an incantation. Wang Changming's voice then resonated: "Patriarch, Fellow Daoist Zhou Yushan has arrived. He says he has an urgent matter to report to you."

The Zhou family had long been suppressed by the Deng family. Fortunately, the Wang family extended their assistance. After Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan ascended to the Golden Immortal stage, the Zhou family gained considerable influence. With the Wang family's backing, the Zhou family has now become the foremost power in the Purple Coral Archipelago.

Without the Wang family's intervention, the Zhou family might have been annihilated by the Deng family. Over the years, the Zhou family has maintained a close relationship with the Wang family, becoming their staunch loyalists.

The Xia family also pledged allegiance to the Wang family, but their allegiance stemmed from the Wang family's immense power and their need for a strong patron. The Zhou family, however, joined out of gratitude for the Wang family's support, making them the more loyal of the two.

"Bring him to my residence. I will speak with him personally," Wang Yongqian instructed. Putting away the spell disk, he added, "If there's nothing further, you may both attend to your duties."

"Understood, Patriarch." Cui Yao and Wang Yier then bowed and departed.

Shortly after, Wang Changming entered, accompanied by Zhou Yushan. "Fellow Daoist Zhou, it's been a long time," Wang Yongqian greeted him, inviting him to sit down and pouring him a cup of steaming spiritual tea.

Zhou Yushan lifted the cup, took a sip, and smiled, praising, "Excellent tea."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Zhou Yushan produced a golden jade box and offered it to Wang Yongqian. "Immortal Master Wang," he began, "we have acquired some valuable items. Keeping them would be like letting pearls collect dust, so we humbly present them to your esteemed Wang family."

Wang Yongqian opened the lid, revealing a golden crystal, a golden jade slip, and a golden beast hide within.

The golden crystal's surface bore tiny, silvery-white specks that shimmered with a faint silver glow.

"A Nine Star Gold Marrow Crystal! Where did you acquire this?" Wang Yongqian gasped in surprise.

The Nine Star Falling Immortal Array requires Nine Star Gold Marrow Crystal for activation. This material is quite rare, making it astonishing that Zhou Yushan, merely a True Immortal cultivator, could possess one.

"Some rogue True Immortal cultivators discovered Immortal Fairy Xueyun's meditation cave within the Deng family's territory. The disturbance caused by breaking the restrictions was significant. The Deng family's Patriarch personally led a team, and our insider reported it immediately. I rushed there with my people to eliminate them, but before I arrived, one rogue cultivator managed to escape, taking several valuable items with him," Zhou Yushan explained.

Wang Yongqian picked up the jade slip and immersed her divine sense within. "Heavenly Secret City! Immortal Fairy Xueyun once entered Heavenly Secret City to seek treasures. No wonder," Wang Yongqian realized with dawning comprehension.

"Yes, the beast hide contains her route map," Zhou Yushan confirmed.

Wang Yongqian nodded. "Fellow Daoist Zhou, you are truly considerate," she said. "I will accept these items. What boon do you seek in return?"

While a single Nine Star Gold Marrow Crystal cannot be exchanged for a Nine Marvelous Profound Yuan Pill, this material is primarily used for setting up the Grand Falling Immortal Array.

It was no secret that Wang Qiulin was skilled in divination. However, a True Immortal-stage diviner had not yet drawn the attention of the major powers.

"Ancestor Qiulin! He is currently unavailable. How about this: once he's free, I will discuss this matter with him," Wang Yongqian stated. Wang Qiulin had accompanied Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan to the Ye family for the Golden Immortal Grand Ceremony and had not yet returned.

"It's a deal," Zhou Yushan confirmed.

After a brief chat, Zhou Yushan bid his farewells and departed. No sooner had he left than Wang Yongqian retrieved a golden spell disk and cast an incantation. Wang Ruyan's voice immediately sounded, "Yongqian, we've returned. We heard there are some disputes with the Qian family. Please come to Qinglian Peak and give us a detailed account."

"Understood, Ancestor," Wang Yongqian replied. She then made her way to Qinglian Peak and met with Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan.

They had traveled to the Skyfire Sea with the intention of meeting Divine Lord Tiankui. However, he was away on business, and his return date was uncertain. Even the Shangguan family couldn't contact him, so Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan decided to return home.

Wang Yongqian provided a brief overview of the situation. Wang Qingling and Wang Qingxiao were currently in secluded cultivation.

"The Overlord Blade Immortal Scripture! The Five Element Evasion Heaven Art! Excellent. It seems the divine abilities of the Four Divine Arts are indeed formidable," Wang Changsheng remarked with a smile.

"Oh, and Ancestor, Zhou Yushan presented a Nine Star Gold Marrow Crystal," Wang Yongqian added, then relayed Zhou Yushan's request.

Wang Changsheng nodded. "A Nine Star Gold Marrow Crystal is indeed a valuable item. We can have Qiulin help him with a divination regarding his opportunities," he said.

Wang Changsheng then retrieved a golden storage bracelet and handed it to Wang Yongqian. "These are cultivation resources we acquired during our travels in other seas," he explained. "Please place them in the family treasury. As for the Golden Glazed Grass, give it to Qingbai and Hongxue to refine into Seven Star Golden Glazed Pills. Strive to cultivate more true spirits."

"Understood, Ancestor," Wang Yongqian replied, accepting the storage bracelet.

After giving a few more instructions, Wang Changsheng dismissed her. He then entered a secret chamber, sat cross-legged, and began meditating on the laws.