Chapter 4130: Old Friend Visits

Upon returning to Xuanyu City, Wang Ruyan summoned all the Golden Immortal cultivators and gathered them for a meeting in the assembly hall.

She had taken over three more Profound Cities, bringing the Wang family's total to four: Xuanyu City, Jiuyang City, Beast Spirit City, and Tianlan City. The Nine Immortals Sect had withdrawn from the Chaotic Continent, no longer able to send Golden Immortal cultivators there.

Not only the Nine Immortals Sect, but many factions, intimidated by the chaotic beast tide, were planning to withdraw from the Chaotic Continent to recuperate and restore their strength before returning.

Wang Ruyan renamed the four Profound Cities: Xuanyu City became Azure Lotus City, Beast Spirit City became Eastern Hedge City, Jiuyang City became Profound Sun City, and Tianlan City became Profound Spirit City.

They were born into the Azure Lotus Wang family, ascended from the Eastern Hedge Realm to the Profound Sun Realm, and landed on the Profound Spirit Continent.

Azure Lotus City possessed a second-tier immortal ore, Grand Unity Profound Jade. Eastern Hedge City had a second-tier immortal ore vein, Vast Primordial Crystal. Profound Sun City contained a second-tier immortal ore vein, Nine Yang Blazing Jade. And Profound Spirit City housed a second-tier immortal ore, Gold Core Divine Crystal.

Grand Unity Profound Jade was suitable for refining mid-grade ice-attributed immortal artifacts. Vast Primordial Crystal was ideal for crafting heavy-type immortal artifacts. Nine Yang Blazing Jade could be used to refine fire-attributed immortal artifacts. When Gold Core Divine Crystal was incorporated into an immortal artifact, it could enhance its power.

"Fellow Daoist Ni, Fellow Daoist Lan, Fellow Daoist Li, Meng Bin, Yu Qi, and Yidao, you will be stationed in Eastern Hedge City, responsible for mining Vast Primordial Crystal. Fellow Daoist Li, Senior Sister Chen, Fellow Daoist Ci, Qingfeng, Xueli, Hongxue, and Yingjie will be stationed in Profound Sun City, responsible for mining Nine Yang Blazing Jade. Qingshan, Haitang, Linger, Qingcheng, and Yuejiao will be stationed in Profound Spirit City, responsible for mining Gold Core Divine Crystal. Everyone else will remain in Azure Lotus City, responsible for mining Grand Unity Profound Jade," Wang Ruyan instructed.

Qi Shuting and He Wang could proceed to Profound Sun City to bolster its strength.

New Golden Immortals like Chen Yueying were only at the initial stage of comprehending laws and had not mastered supreme laws, making them unable to independently slay Golden Immortal-stage chaotic beasts. Each Profound City, however, had Golden Immortal cultivators who had achieved minor mastery of laws. Combined with mid-grade Immortal-Slaying Arrows and mid-grade Immortal-Slaying Cannons, they could withstand even a Golden Immortal-stage seven-colored chaotic beast attack for a period. Wang Qingling, Wang Qingxiao, Wang Qingbai, and Xiahou Yao would remain on Azure Lotus Island, ensuring their peace of mind.

"Yes," Wang Qingshan and the others affirmed.

"Our current objectives are to acquire Primordial Chaos Stones and Six-Colored Immortal Lotuses at high prices, refine more Chaotic Armor to enhance the Immortal Armored Army's strength, and cultivate more True Spirits," Wang Ruyan stated.

"Madam Wang, will there be a larger-scale chaotic beast tide?" Ni Tianlong asked, his face full of curiosity.

Chen Yueying and the others looked solemn. Wang Ruyan was clearly preparing for battle, and it would be dishonest to say they weren't nervous.

"It's hard to say. Factions like the Cao family are fully preparing for war," Wang Ruyan replied, then changed her tone. "Regardless of whether a larger chaotic beast tide erupts, training more Immortal Armored soldiers and cultivating more True Spirits is beneficial; it will greatly enhance our strength."

"Mother, what about the Yellow Cities?" Wang Qingcheng inquired.

"There are still sixteen Yellow Cities. Deploy defensive second-tier immortal formations in all of them. It's fine to spend more immortal essence stones or crystal cores," Wang Ruyan instructed.

A single second-tier immortal formation typically cost at least hundreds of thousands of immortal essence stones, with defensive ones costing even more. Few factions would deploy second-tier immortal formations in Yellow Cities because if only True Immortal-stage chaotic beasts attacked, the defenders would have enough time to escape, but the second-tier immortal formation would be rendered useless.

Wang Ruyan wasn't sure if a larger-scale chaotic beast tide would erupt, but spending more immortal essence stones for the safety of their True Immortal cultivators was worthwhile. The Wang family used to be dirt poor and lacked such resources. However, after years of development, the Wang family was now overflowing with wealth and didn't care about these expenses; people were their most valuable asset.

"Yes, Mother!" Wang Qingcheng agreed.

"The Divine Weapon Hall must refine more Chaotic Armor, Immortal-Slaying Cannons, and Immortal-Slaying Arrows; Qingfeng will oversee this. The Alchemy Hall needs to concoct more immortal elixirs, especially those that aid in cultivating True Spirits; Hongxue will be responsible for this. Xueyao, you will direct the Drunken Immortal Hall members to brew more immortal wine, especially a larger quantity of Six-Colored Immortal Brew. Haitang and Yu Qi will lead the Heavenly Array Hall members in setting up powerful illusion and trapping arrays. Prepare a list of any necessary materials and give it to Moxin for procurement," Wang Ruyan commanded.

Everyone agreed in unison, their expressions solemn. Wang Ruyan gave a few more instructions, then dismissed them. Just as she was about to return to her residence to refine talismans, Wang Qingcheng and Ye Haitang returned.

"Mother, Fellow Daoist Fang Mu and Master Miaode have arrived," Wang Qingcheng announced.

"Fellow Daoist Fang and Master Miaode? Quickly invite them in," Wang Ruyan instructed.

Wang Qingcheng acknowledged and turned to leave.

Shortly after, he led Fang Mu and Master Miaode into the assembly hall.

Fang Mu and Master Miaode were both at the mid-stage Golden Immortal realm, which surprised Wang Ruyan. She smiled and said, "Long time no see, Fellow Daoists."

"Long time no see, Madam Wang. Is Fellow Daoist Wang not present?" Fang Mu asked curiously.

"Amitābha, Madam Wang, long time no see," Master Miaode greeted, pressing his palms together.

"My husband is refining artifacts and is currently unavailable. Where did you both land after ascending to the Immortal Realm? Would you mind telling me?" Wang Ruyan asked politely.

Fang Mu and Master Miaode did not conceal anything, revealing the truth: "Profound Yin Immortal Domain! Heavenly Corpse Sect! Myriad Spirits Immortal Domain! Myriad Buddhas Sect!"

Wang Ruyan was somewhat surprised.

The Profound Yin Immortal Domain, where Fang Mu resided, was a minor immortal domain, with Grand Unity Golden Immortals as its highest cultivation level. His Heavenly Corpse Sect had several Grand Unity Golden Immortals. Master Miaode's Myriad Spirits Immortal Domain, however, was a major immortal domain, teeming with experts. The Myriad Buddhas Sect boasted Grand Luo Golden Immortals. Although they had all ascended to the Immortal Realm, the factions they joined were far superior to the Wang family, especially the Myriad Buddhas Sect, which Master Miaode joined, possessing several Grand Luo Golden Immortals and extraordinary strength. No wonder they had cultivated so quickly, reaching a level comparable to Wang Ruyan and Wang Changsheng.

Both Master Miaode and Fang Mu had cultivated into top-tier True Spirits. The Heavenly Corpse Sect and Myriad Buddhas Sect also had territories on the Chaotic Continent, both subordinate to Kunlun Immortal City.

The Myriad Buddhas Sect possessed a Heavenly City, abundant in cultivation resources. "Fellow Daoist Fang, Master Miaode, how did you manage to find your way here?" Wang Ruyan asked, puzzled.

"We encountered Heavenly Venerate Profound Spirit, and he mentioned you, which is how we learned you were in a city under the jurisdiction of the Nangong Immortal Clan," Master Miaode explained.

Heavenly Venerate Profound Spirit was already a Grand Unity Golden Immortal and could operate within Heavenly Cities.

Wang Ruyan suddenly understood; no wonder they were able to find them.

"Oh, by the way, Fellow Daoists, your circles of influence are quite extensive. Could you help us collect Primordial Chaos Stones? I'm willing to purchase them at a price 30% higher than the market rate," Wang Ruyan said politely.

"Madam Wang, there's no need to be so polite. We've known each other since the lower realms; it's a simple favor. I'll keep an eye out for Primordial Chaos Stones and have them delivered to you," Fang Mu said with a smile.

Ye Haitang and he had supported each other in the Demonic Realm, so Fang Mu didn't mind helping with a small favor.

"Indeed! For this monk, it is merely a small effort," Master Miaode said with a slight smile. "This monk also wishes to collect some cultivation resources, and asks Madam Wang to kindly keep an eye out."

Wang Ruyan naturally did not refuse and agreed.

After chatting for most of the day, Fang Mu and Master Miaode left Xuanyu City. Wang Ruyan then entered a secret chamber, intending to refine second-tier immortal talismans.