Chapter 4156: Recovery and Rest

Chen Yueying and other Golden Immortal cultivators had contributed significantly to the Wang family over the years. Wang Changsheng entrusting them with two Xuan Cities to guard was a sign of his trust. With the Wang family personally overseeing six Xuan Cities, their own Golden Immortal cultivators were stretched thin. Fortunately, with the assistance of Immortal-Exterminating Cannons and Immortal-Exterminating Arrows, there were no major problems for the time being.

Chen Yueying and the others agreed in unison, their faces beaming with joy.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, without a sufficient number of mid-grade Immortal-Exterminating Cannons or Immortal-Exterminating Arrows, it would be extremely difficult for us to defend the Xuan Cities if another chaotic beast tide of similar scale erupts!" Lan Fukong said with a hint of worry.

Previously, two or three Golden Immortals were enough to defend a Xuan City. However, four large-scale chaotic beast tides had erupted within the last 150,000 years. It was simply impossible to defend against them with only two or three Golden Immortals and a few mid-grade Immortal-Exterminating Cannons. Lan Fukong's intention was clear: he hoped the Wang family would sell them some mid-grade Immortal-Exterminating Cannons and Immortal-Exterminating Arrows.

"I will provide you with an Immortal-Exterminating Arrow and several mid-grade Immortal-Exterminating Cannons. You may acquire them by exchanging cultivation resources, or by using merit points earned from serving our Wang family. This arrangement is temporary. Should our family expand and strengthen, you will also gain access to more Xuan Cities. It's possible that in the future, your Lan family could even independently defend one or more Xuan Cities."

Requiring Lan Fukong and the others to exchange cultivation resources or merit points for Immortal-Exterminating Cannons and Arrows was a strategy to firmly bind them to the Wang family's cause. Without the Wang family's provision of these weapons, it would be incredibly difficult for them to craft them independently. Should a large-scale chaotic beast tide erupt, they would be unable to resist it on their own and would be forced to rely on the Wang family.

"This is excellent! I knew Fellow Daoist Wang wouldn't shortchange us. With your and Madam Wang's abilities, becoming Grand Unity Golden Immortals is just around the corner. Once you command an Earth City and stand as equals with the Cao family, we will undoubtedly benefit alongside you." Lan Fukong praised effusively, his face contorted in a fawning smile.

"Fellow Daoist Lan, it would be wonderful if you could comprehend the Law of Prophecy," Ni Tianlong said with a smile. They all shared the hope that the Wang family would flourish, allowing them to benefit in turn.

"I wish I could! It's not as simple as wanting to comprehend something for it to happen. I'd even like to comprehend a Supreme Law!" Lan Fukong replied with a tone of regret.

Immortals can attempt to comprehend any law, but success is far from guaranteed. Generally, the laws an immortal comprehends are deeply connected to their cultivation techniques, spiritual roots, and divine abilities. Lan Fukong, Chen Yueying, Ni Tianlong, Gongsun Yang, and the others are not body cultivators. Although they have cultivated top-tier True Spirits and significantly enhanced their physical power, they still lag behind Wang Mengbin. Wang Mengbin, who has mastered the divine ability of the Thunder Battle Body and further cultivated the Law of Strength, possesses far greater physical power than other top-tier True Spirits of the same rank.

The more formidable a law, the greater the difficulty in comprehending it. Whether it's an Enlightenment Fruit or an Enlightenment Treasure, their role is ultimately supplementary. Consuming an Enlightenment Fruit does not guarantee the comprehension of a Supreme Law; success varies from person to person. Similarly, one cannot simply choose to comprehend a specific special law and expect to succeed.

Some immortals, coveting the power of a particular law, seek out corresponding cultivation techniques and then dedicate immense amounts of time to comprehending it. Few achieve success, with most simply squandering their valuable time.

Wang Changsheng's ability to comprehend the Law of Baleful Qi is somewhat attributed to his extensive experience in combat. As for the Law of Yin-Yang, it has some connection to his innate divine ability, "Standing Upright Without Shadow."

"In addition to the Xuan Cities, we have also acquired seventy-two Yellow Cities. Our Wang family will directly manage twenty-four of these, while the remaining forty-eight will be entrusted to your respective sects or families for guardianship. These Yellow Cities will be yours, and you will not be required to submit any cultivation resources for them for the next 100,000 years," Wang Changsheng continued.

In reality, they could have taken control of more Yellow Cities, but the immense pressure would have been too taxing. Since no one could predict when the chaotic beasts would launch their next assault, it was prudent to proceed cautiously.

Chen Yueying and the others' faces lit up with joy. This arrangement would allow forces like Zhenhai Palace, the Lan family, and the Ni family to develop more effectively and cultivate a greater number of Golden Immortal cultivators.

After giving a few instructions, Wang Changsheng dismissed everyone except Ye Haitang. "Haitang, this is a second-grade Dao Pill. Please take it and consume it!" Wang Changsheng produced an exquisite golden jade box and offered it to Ye Haitang.

"A second-grade Dao Pill? Uncle, this is far too precious. Please give it to Cousin Qingshan or Cousin Qingfeng instead!" Ye Haitang politely declined, fully aware of the Dao Pill's immense value.

"They already have theirs. I only managed to acquire a few second-grade Dao Pills initially, which I gave to them first. This one is for you now."

"Please accept it, Haitang! We have all consumed second-grade Dao Pills. With your strength enhanced, you'll be capable of accomplishing even more," Wang Ruyan urged.

Upon hearing this, Ye Haitang ceased her refusals, expressed her gratitude, and accepted the second-grade Dao Pill.

"This ceasefire will bring a period of peace. You should strive to cultivate the Five Ghosts to the Golden Immortal stage, thereby enhancing their strength."

Should the Five Ghosts advance to the Golden Immortal stage, Ye Haitang's strength would significantly improve. Ye Haitang readily agreed, as this was precisely what she had intended to do.

After a brief chat, Ye Haitang departed.

"My dear, I slayed numerous seven-colored chaotic beasts this time. Let us refine some mid-grade Immortal-Exterminating Arrows!"

Wang Ruyan nodded in agreement.

During this major battle, all of the Wang family's Immortal-Exterminating Arrows, accumulated over many years, had been completely expended, with none remaining.

***

In a secret chamber within Chiyan City, Murong Yilong sat cross-legged on a golden meditation mat, his brows deeply furrowed. In his hand, he held a golden transmission immortal mirror, which displayed Xu Qian's face.

"What are you afraid of? High-grade immortal-sensing mirrors are quite rare. The Cao family might not even possess one, let alone the Nangong Immortal Clan," Xu Qian stated.

"Then how did they discover the immortals who were working for you?" Murong Yilong asked, puzzled.

The death of Sun Yixing and the annihilation of the Sun family had profoundly shocked him.

"How would I know? There are many divine abilities and secret techniques in the cultivation world. It's not impossible they were discovered during a rendezvous. But rest assured, I only maintain a single line of contact with you, and all our agents use single-line contacts, so the risk of exposure remains very low," Xu Qian explained.

"Why did the bats from the Chahar tribe come personally? In the previous chaotic beast tides, didn't they hold the advantage? Nangong Yueshuo killed several Grand Unity Golden Immortal chaotic beasts, so why are the chaotic beasts still willing to agree to a ceasefire?" Murong Yilong questioned, perplexed.

"The Chahar tribe and the Barghut tribe experienced a conflict. I don't know the specific details," Xu Qian stated.

As only a Golden Immortal, she did not have access to confidential information. "A conflict? Do they also engage in internal strife?" Murong Yilong asked, confused.

The Hunxie King Tribe oversees ten large subordinate tribes, each boasting several chaotic beasts at the Grand Luo Golden Immortal stage.

"Nonsense! You humans engage in internal strife, so why wouldn't they? While they typically avoid it, if something is valuable enough, they will still contend for it. This is not for you to inquire about; just do your part, and that's that! Protect yourself. If your identity is compromised, you can flee to the Hulan Mountains, reveal your true affiliation, and we can escort you to the Heavenly Court," Xu Qian stated.

The Heavenly Court is a city inhabited by pseudo-immortals, situated deep within the chaotic beasts' rear. These pseudo-immortals serve the chaotic beasts and comprise diverse talents, including Immortal-Armored armies and True Spirit legions. They refine elixirs, brew wines, cultivate immortal herbs, arrange formations, and construct cities and palaces for the chaotic beasts.

"Understood," Murong Yilong replied.

The mirror's surface dimmed, and Xu Qian was no longer visible.