Chapter 4201: Reporting to the Cao Family

Murong Yilong’s eyes dimmed. His Nascent Soul flew out of his body, and simultaneously, hundreds of golden lights flew out with it, heading in different directions.

If even a wisp of his soul could escape, he could possess another body and cultivate again.

The sound of the guqin became more urgent, and the golden lights and the Nascent Soul slowed down.

A golden ray of light flew out from the void, enveloped all the golden lights, swept them into Wang Chan’s mouth, and swallowed them.

A silver-glowing talisman flew over and affixed itself to the Nascent Soul, making its eyes dull.

Wang Changsheng put away the miniature Nascent Soul, and Wang Chan flew out from the void.

Wang Ruyan flew into the giant red pagoda. The pagoda swayed a few times, and soon after, she flew out. With a flick of her hand sign, the giant red pagoda rapidly shrank and flew into her sleeve.

Wang Changsheng collected the scattered treasures, took the valuables from Murong Yilong’s body, put away the corpse, and then the two of them left the place.

Back in Qinglian City, Wang Changsheng summoned Cui Yao and asked, "How is it? Is he still moving?"

"He has returned to Qinglian City."

Cui Yao replied truthfully.

Wang Changsheng nodded, having been concerned Murong Yilong might possess other tricks.

"By the way," Wang Changsheng asked, "with Murong Yilong's Nascent Soul, can his direct descendants be cursed to death?"

"Yes, it's possible," Cui Yao explained, "but cursing Murong Yilei cost me a lot of vital energy. The Co-Core Nascent Soul Destruction Curse is one of the ten most potent curses of the Witch Clan. Even when cursing enemies of the same realm and similar law comprehension, I suffer severe vital energy depletion. Murong Yilong has achieved great mastery of the law, and if I use his Nascent Soul to cast the Co-Core Nascent Soul Destruction Curse, I won't be able to withstand the backlash."

The Witch Clan possesses ten immensely powerful curses. If enemies of the same realm and with similar law comprehension are struck by any of these ten curses, they will certainly die without the protection of rare treasures or secret talismans. However, the caster will suffer varying degrees of backlash. The higher the enemy's cultivation and law comprehension, the greater the backlash; conversely, the backlash is smaller.

If not for this limitation, the Immortal Realm would be led by the Witch Clan, not the Demon Clan.

"Recover well," Wang Changsheng instructed, "and do not spread this matter." He then dismissed Cui Yao.

Wang Ruyan summoned Wang Meng, and together they entered a green pavilion.

They could forcibly search the soul, but that would destroy the Nascent Soul. Wang Meng, using the Law of Dreams, could also elicit some information.

Not long after, Wang Ruyan and Wang Meng walked out, their expressions grave.

"Husband," Wang Ruyan exclaimed, her expression grave yet with a glint of excitement, "Murong Yilong went to the Hulun Mountain Range to meet with a Chaos Beast. They have already been turned by the Chaos Beasts!"

Their elimination of Murong Yilong and Du Yan only left the Murong family leaderless, but they hadn't expected Murong Yilong and Du Yan to have defected to the Chaos Beasts. That changed everything; the entire Murong family could no longer exist.

"What?" Wang Changsheng exclaimed, "They defected to the Chaos Beasts? How could they have done that?"

"During a past Chaos Beast tide," Wang Ruyan explained, "they defected to the Chaos Beasts; otherwise, the Chaos Beasts would have killed them. They reported to the Chaos Beasts that we possess the Law of Divine Souls, but the Chaos Beasts have not yet responded."

"Report this to the Cao family immediately!" Wang Changsheng suggested. "Hand over Du Yan's Nascent Soul and heighten our vigilance."

Only the Cao family's intervention could resolve this matter; if the Murong family wasn't eliminated, the Wang family would face considerable trouble.

Wang Ruyan took out a blue Immortal Communication Mirror, injected a magic art into it, and soon, Cao Xingdian's face appeared on the mirror.

Wang Ruyan briefly explained what happened. She did not tell the full truth, merely saying she had received information that Murong Yilong was in contact with Chaos Beasts, that they had privately intercepted and killed Murong Yilong, and unexpectedly discovered that Murong Yilong and Du Yan had defected to the Chaos Beasts.

"Madam Wang," Cao Xingdian said, "please come to Yunlang City immediately and bring Du Yan's Nascent Soul with you. I need to report this to the Patriarch."

Cao Xingdian's expression was grave. The Murong family had a legacy spanning tens of millions of years, and to have actually defected to the Chaos Beasts was incredibly shocking news. If not handled properly, it could implicate the Cao family.

"Alright, we'll be right there."

Wang Ruyan agreed and put away the Immortal Communication Mirror.

They teleported to Yunlang City, followed a Cao family disciple to a secluded manor, and met Cao Mingguang.

Wang Ruyan recounted the events once more, omitting some details.

"Where is her Nascent Soul?" Cao Mingguang asked. "I cannot simply take your word for it."

Wang Ruyan took out Du Yan's Nascent Soul and handed it to Cao Mingguang.

A dazzling white light surged from Cao Mingguang's right hand, enveloping Du Yan's Nascent Soul.

After a moment, the white light dissipated.

Cao Mingguang's expression darkened. Wang Ruyan had not lied; Du Yan, Murong Yilong, and Murong Yilei had indeed defected to the Chaos Beasts. Prior to this, Cao Mingjing had already dealt with the Sun family, who had also defected, and now the Murong family had also emerged as traitors.

"Xingdian," Cao Mingguang instructed, "contact Murong Zhengxian and have Murong Yilong and the others come for a meeting to discuss military affairs."

"Patriarch," Cao Xingdian asked, confused, "wasn't Murong Yilong killed by Daoist Wang and Madam Wang?"

"If Murong Yilong isn't here, then Murong Zhengxian will naturally come," Cao Mingguang clarified. "Then quickly apprehend him, mobilize personnel to seal off the Murong family's territory, send people into the Profound Cities, and ensure not a single Golden Immortal from the Murong family escapes."

The Cao family could not possibly shield the Murong family. They had to deal with them as quickly as possible to minimize the repercussions.

"Senior Cao," Wang Changsheng offered, "our Wang family can help."

Wang Changsheng volunteered, primarily concerned that a Golden Immortal from the Murong family might escape, leading to endless future troubles.

Cao Mingguang nodded and said, "Alright. Publicly, we will declare that Murong Yilong harmed the innocent and used blood sacrifice on other immortals for cultivation. The matter of them defecting to the Chaos Beasts should not be spread, as it would have a negative impact. Your Wang family has performed a meritorious service, and the Murong family's four Profound Cities will be handed over to your Wang family for defense."

"Yes, Senior Cao."

Wang Changsheng was overjoyed and readily agreed.

Having eliminated the Murong family and gaining four Profound Cities, it was a double blessing.

Cao Mingguang took out a golden-glowing Immortal Communication Mirror, injected a magic art into it, and Nanggong Yuefei's face appeared on the mirror.

"Fellow Daoist Cao," Nanggong Yuefei's voice came through, "the Jinschen Clan has reported that the Murong family, a subordinate force of your Cao family, has colluded with Chaos Beasts. Someone personally witnessed Murong Yilong making a transaction with a Chaos Beast. Apprehend this person immediately and bring them to Tianfeng City."

Nanggong Yuefei commanded, her tone severe.

Cao Mingguang frowned deeply and looked towards Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan shook their heads repeatedly; they certainly hadn't told anyone else.

"Madam Nanggong," Cao Mingguang said, "I was just about to report this matter to you. The Green Lotus Immortals unexpectedly discovered their identities and have already captured Du Yan's Nascent Soul."

The Jinschen Clan reporting this to the Nanggong Immortal Clan was naturally meant to cause trouble for the Cao family.

With their subordinates defecting to the enemy, the Cao family could hardly escape blame.

Cao Mingguang had initially wanted to conceal this, but now that the Jinschen Clan had brought the matter before the Nanggong Immortal Clan, there was no way to hide it, and he could only report it truthfully.

"Then bring her Nascent Soul and come over immediately," Nanggong Yuefei instructed. "And bring the Green Lotus Immortals with you."

"Understood, we'll be right there."

Cao Mingguang agreed and put away the Immortal Communication Mirror.

"You haven't hidden anything from me, have you?" Cao Mingguang asked, his voice heavy. "Our Cao family does not tolerate traitors."