Chapter 4071: Golden-scaled Old Man

Ten years passed quickly.

On Qinglian Island, the door to a secret chamber opened, and Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan emerged, both smiling.

Mid-grade Immortal Extermination Arrows were indeed difficult to forge. The process involved two steps: Wang Changsheng could achieve 100% success in the first step, but the second step relied on Wang Ruyan, and success was not guaranteed. Together, they managed to forge two mid-grade Immortal Extermination Arrows, which was already quite an accomplishment. In addition to these, Wang Changsheng also crafted two ballistae designed to fire them.

Wang Ruyan took out a blue spiritual disk, cast a spell, and asked, "Yongqian, is there any news about Elder Jinlin?"

"The Cao family is holding a large-scale auction, and Elder Jinlin is attending," Wang Yongqian replied. "The auction is about to start, so if you go now, you should be able to meet him. The Cao family is hosting Elder Jinlin lavishly and will likely ask him to stay longer."

High-level diviners were honored guests of major powers everywhere; who wouldn't want to consult a high-level diviner for their fortune or misfortune? Wang Ruyan then instructed, "Come to Qinglian Peak; we have something to give you."

"Yes, Ancestor," Wang Yongqian replied.

Wang Ruyan put away the blue spiritual disk, and she and Wang Changsheng walked out to sit in a stone pavilion. Soon after, Wang Yongqian arrived.

"Are Qingfeng Haitang and the others still on Qinglian Island?" Wang Changsheng asked casually.

"They've returned to the Chaotic Continent," Wang Yongqian reported. "Ancestor Yuqi, Ancestor Xuerui, and Ancestor Yuejiao have all reached the Great Perfection of True Immortal realm and are currently in secluded cultivation, striving to break through to the Golden Immortal stage."

Wang Changsheng nodded, took out a green storage bracelet, handed it to Wang Yongqian, and instructed, "Inside are two ballistae and two mid-grade Immortal Extermination Arrows. You are to place them on Qinglian Island for defending against powerful enemies. We are heading to the Chiyang Sea Area. During our absence, if anything arises that you cannot resolve, have Qingbai, Qingling, Qingxiao, and Qingcheng handle it."

Wang Qingling and the other three were all in secluded cultivation. With Wang Qingling capable of using the Four Divine Arts secret technique to hold her own even against mid-stage Golden Immortal cultivators, combined with the mid-grade Immortal Extermination Arrows, mid-grade Immortal Extermination Cannons, and Golden Immortal stage bean soldiers, the Wang family had no fear, even if the Murong family caused trouble.

"Yes, Ancestor," Wang Yongqian agreed and accepted the green storage bracelet.

After giving a few more instructions, Wang Changsheng dismissed Wang Yongqian. He then summoned Wang Tunian and others, conjured the Azure Nether Boat, and carrying them, departed Qinglian Island, heading towards the Chiyang Sea Area.

At Chiyan Market, within a secluded manor, Murong Yunfeng was speaking with Murong Yuxue, while Murong Youming stood by.

"Take these cultivation resources and head to the Chaotic Continent," Murong Yunfeng instructed. "Deliver the mid-grade Chaotic Armor to Ancestor Zhengxian. I hope he can train an army of Golden Immortal armored soldiers. By then, our Murong family will easily sweep across the Tianzhan Sea Area."

The Murong family was actively accumulating mid-grade Chaotic Armor, hoping to forge such an army. "Yes, Ancestor Yunfeng," Murong Yuxue replied, then agreed and left.

"Ancestor Yunfeng," Murong Youming said, "according to our informant, True Lord Zixiao and his two companions returned shortly before leaving the Tianchen Sea Area again. Their purpose is unclear; my informant's rank is not high enough to access core secrets."

"They left again so soon after returning? Are they transporting cultivation resources? Would it require three Golden Immortal cultivators for an escort?" Murong Yunfeng asked, clearly puzzled.

"Perhaps they returned for a task, or to escort mid-grade Chaotic Armor! It couldn't possibly be high-grade immortal artifacts, could it?" Murong Youming mused.

"I hope not!" Murong Yunfeng instructed. "Increase the number of personnel in the Intelligence Hall and keep a close eye on the Wang family. I can say with certainty that the Wang family will be our greatest enemy; the secret technique Fairy Bailing used is the best proof of that."

"Yes, Ancestor Yunfeng," Murong Youming replied.

Chiyang Sea Area, Chiyang Market.

The streets were bustling with people, and the sounds of carriages and horses filled the air. In a secluded courtyard with blue-tiled roofs, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan sat on stone stools, while Wang Maowen reported to them.

"Elder Jinlin is still in Chiyang Market," Wang Maowen reported. "The Cao family has designated Jinyang Peak for Elder Jinlin's residence as a sign of respect. Many Golden Immortal cultivators wish to consult him for divination, but most cannot even get an audience."

Wang Changsheng nodded and instructed, "We understand. You may go and attend to your duties." Wang Maowen acknowledged him and bowed before withdrawing.

"It seems we'll need to present the Jinlin Token for him to consider divining for us," Wang Ruyan said.

"Let's make a trip to Jinyang Peak," Wang Changsheng suggested. "For caution's sake, let's change our appearances." He reasoned that if it was a minor fortune, it wouldn't matter, but if it were a major one, who knew if Elder Jinlin would spread the news?

They each took out a light green talisman. With a slap to their bodies, a flash of green light erupted, and a cloud of verdant mist enveloped their forms. As the mist dispersed, their features had changed, and their aura had shifted from mid-stage Golden Immortal to late-stage. The second-tier immortal talisman, Azure Sun Spirit Transformation Talisman, could alter an immortal's features, aura, and soul fluctuations.

They walked out and soon arrived at the foot of a steep peak, where numerous buildings dotted the mountainside. Two True Immortal cultivators guarded the base of the mountain.

"This is our master's residence," a fair-faced maiden in a golden dress politely stated. "Our master is not receiving guests at the moment. Please forgive us, Seniors."

Wang Ruyan took out the Jinlin Token and said, "I possess this item. May I see your master?"

A flicker of surprise crossed the golden-dressed maiden's eyes. She said, "Please wait a moment, Senior. I will inform him." She took out a glittering golden spiritual disk, cast a spell, and made a few gestures.

"Seniors, please follow me," the golden-dressed maiden said courteously, leading the way. "My master is willing to grant you an audience."

They arrived at the entrance of a vast manor halfway up the mountain. The main gate was open, and the golden-dressed maiden led them inside. After passing through several arched courtyards and a long corridor, they reached a spacious bluestone plaza. On the plaza stood a magnificent, golden-resplendent palace, its grand entrance open.

"Please come in, fellow daoists, and speak," a deep male voice resonated from within the hall. "Yuer, you may withdraw."

"Yes, Master," the golden-dressed maiden replied, acknowledged, and returned the way she came.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan strode towards the palace. Upon entering, they saw a vigorous old man in a golden robe seated on the main dais. The golden-robed elder had a round face and large, golden eyes, with golden spiritual markings on his body, indicating he was clearly not human.

"I am Wang Sheng, and this is my wife, Wang Yan," Wang Changsheng said. "We wish to ask Daoist He to help us divine a fortune."

"Names are merely titles; I have no interest in what you are called," Elder Jinlin said in a resonant voice. "One divination requires one Jinlin Token."

"Daoist He, please divine a fortune for me," Wang Ruyan said, taking out the Jinlin Token.

In the lower realm, when Wang Changsheng had consulted a diviner, it had summoned lightning that nearly struck the diviner dead.