Chapter 4202

Murong Yilong's defection was already a difficult matter, and if the Azure Lotus Immortals were also involved, the Cao family would be implicated.

It didn't matter if Wang Changsheng had concealed other information; Cao Mingguang wasn't concerned even if Wang Changsheng had ambushed Murong Yilong due to a personal vendetta. His true worry was that the Azure Lotus Immortals had also defected to the Chaos Beasts, and if Murong Yilong's identity was exposed, the Chaos Beasts might have instructed the Azure Lotus Immortals to proactively reveal their connection, thereby gaining merit and rising in status.

"Thanks to Senior Cao's guidance, our Wang family has reached where it is today," Wang Changsheng explained nervously. "Even if we lacked integrity, we would never defect to the Chaos Beasts. My personal grievances with the Murong family were born out of necessity."

"As long as you haven't defected to the Chaos Beasts, I don't care about your trivial matters with the Murong family," Cao Mingguang said. "Come with me to Tianfeng City. If Lady Nangong discovers you colluded with the Chaos Beasts, your Wang family will cease to exist." He then looked at Cao Xingdian and instructed, "Immediately contact Murong Zhengxian, dispatch the Immortal Armored Army and True Spirit Army, and deal with them. Under the pretext of colluding with Chaos Beasts, do not let a single member of the Murong family escape."

"The Qian family is very close to the Murong family," Wang Ruyan said. Since Murong Yilong had already involved the Chaos Beasts, she naturally wouldn't be magnanimous; she would seize the opportunity to worsen their situation.

"First, eliminate the Murong family and capture the Qian family cultivators," Cao Mingguang instructed. "If they dare to resist, kill them without question. If they don't resist, thoroughly investigate them, and if there are no issues, release them."

"Yes, Ancestor," Cao Xingdian replied.

Cao Mingguang led Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan to a magnificent, golden hall. Inside, there was a massive golden spell formation, onto which the three of them stepped. Cao Mingguang chanted an incantation, and a dazzling golden light shot skyward, engulfing their figures.

In Tianfeng City's Tianfeng Garden, Nangong Yuwei sat in a stone pavilion, her expression cold. A voluptuous young woman in a golden dress and Nangong Yuefei stood nearby. The young woman in the golden dress had golden spiritual patterns on her skin and golden eyes. Qin Zhaoming and a short, stout old man in yellow robes stood to the side, looking nervous.

Qin Zhaoming immediately informed Jin Xin, a Grand Unity Golden Immortal of the Jinichen tribe. The Jinichen tribe had a poor, hostile relationship with the Mayfly tribe, and naturally, their relationship with the Cao family was also strained. Jin Xin directly reported the matter to the Nangong Immortal Clan. The Murong family's defection to the Chaos Beasts was a major case, and the Cao family could not escape responsibility.

A soft sound of footsteps echoed as a tall, thin young man in a golden robe entered, leading Cao Mingguang and the other two. Wang Changsheng was somewhat surprised to see Qin Zhaoming.

"Greetings, Senior Nangong," Cao Mingguang and the other two bowed respectfully.

"Where is Du Yan's nascent soul?" Nangong Yuwei asked, her tone indifferent. Fortunately, they discovered it early. If Murong Yilong had advanced to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage, gained control of an underground city, and then exposed his identity, the Nangong Immortal Clan would have lost face, and hostile forces would have used it as an opportunity to cause trouble. Kunlun Immortal City governed nine Heavenly Cities. The nine factions were not entirely harmonious; there was competition among them, just as there was competition among the tribes under the Chaos Beast clans.

Cao Mingguang quickly took out Du Yan's nascent soul and handed it to Nangong Yuwei with both hands. A ball of white light emerged from Nangong Yuwei's palm, enveloping the nascent soul. After a moment, the white light dispersed.

"How did you discover their identities? Tell me," Nangong Yuwei commanded, her gaze falling upon Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan.

Wang Changsheng recounted the events. As he had reported to Cao Mingguang, Wang Changsheng claimed that the Murong family had sent people to assassinate Wang Qingcheng, and upon learning that Murong Yilong was out, they had ambushed them, accidentally discovering their collusion with the Chaos Beasts.

"You ambushed them for personal gain and accidentally discovered their true identities? That's quite a coincidence!" Jin Xin sneered. She believed it was fabricated, an attempt by the Cao family to clear themselves of responsibility.

"Madam Jin, how did you discover Murong Yilong's identity? It wasn't just made up, was it?" Cao Mingguang retorted.

"Young friend Qin, young friend Qian, tell Fellow Daoist Cao what you discovered," Jin Xin instructed. "That should put his mind at ease."

Qin Zhaoming and the old man in yellow robes acknowledged her instruction and spoke truthfully. They had ventured into the Hulan Mountain Range to mine primordial chaos ore when they accidentally discovered Murong Yilong meeting with a Chaos Beast, which they then reported to Jin Xin.

"Hmph, they met with Chaos Beasts in the Hulan Mountain Range, and you just happened to be there? And young friend Qian conveniently possesses the Qianjin True Eyes? That's quite a coincidence!" Cao Mingguang sneered.

"Enough, both of you. Neither of them is lying," Nangong Yuwei instructed. "In any case, young friend Cao, your Cao family indeed bears responsibility for this incident. Allocate ten Profound Cities to the Jinichen tribe. All of you, manage your subordinates well. I do not wish to see such incidents again."

Cao Mingguang and Jin Xin readily agreed. With a Grand Luo Golden Immortal speaking, how could they dare to refuse?

Cao Mingguang left Tianfeng City with Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan. Jin Xin also returned to Jinichen City with Qin Zhaoming and the other person. Back in Yunlang City, Cao Mingguang instructed, "Return immediately to Tianchen Sea Domain and eradicate the Murong family. This is the consequence of defecting to the Chaos Beasts."

"Yes, Senior Cao," Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan readily agreed.

Back in Azure Lotus City, Wang Changsheng summoned Wang Mengbin, Wang Yingjie, Ye Haitang, and Wang Qingfeng, and told them what had happened.

"Excellent! With the Murong family eliminated, our Wang family will be the ruler of Tianchen Sea Domain," Ye Haitang said excitedly.

"We will personally return to Tianchen Sea Domain to eradicate the Murong family," Wang Changsheng instructed. "You all must strengthen your defenses. If high-level Chaos Beasts attack the city and the situation becomes untenable, abandon the city and flee."

Wang Mengbin and the other three agreed, their expressions solemn. Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan took Wang Qiulin and left the Chaos Continent.

In the central part of the Chaos Continent stood a towering city, with "Heavenly Court" inscribed on its plaque. This was a city where false immortals gathered; various races were present, and even some Chaos Beasts could be seen. In a quiet manor, a graceful young woman in a golden dress sat in a stone pavilion. In her hand, she held a shimmering silver Immortal Transmission Mirror, on whose surface appeared the face of a gaunt old man in black robes.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, what happened? It was agreed that he would expose his identity, flee to the Heavenly Court for protection, and serve us, but now he's gone. This is a significant deviation from our agreement," the young woman in the golden dress said, frowning. Qin Man, an early-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal and Deputy Head of the Intelligence Hall, reported to the Eight-Colored Chaos Beast who was the Hall Master. She was responsible for managing all spies infiltrated among the immortals, and each of them had to report to the Chaos Beasts.

"Who could have known they were targeted by enemies? You wouldn't be planning to move against the Azure Lotus Immortals, would you?" the old man in black robes said. Xu Feng, a mid-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal, was the Head of the Intelligence Hall of the Yama Palace. The Yama Palace was an assassin organization that also possessed its own intelligence system.

"What? Are the Azure Lotus Immortals your people?" Qin Man asked, puzzled.

"That's an internal matter of our Yama Palace; you have no right to ask," Xu Feng said, his face cold. "Last time we helped you, two Grand Unity Golden Immortals died. That account hasn't been settled yet!"

Qin Man frowned deeply and said, "If that's the case, I won't be able to report to Lord Qu."

"Just report truthfully," Xu Feng said. "You cannot move against the Azure Lotus Immortals for now. If anything happens to them now, my people will be exposed. You can refuse, but don't ask for our help again in the future."

Qin Man's expression flickered uncertainly. After a moment of thought, she said, "I have no authority to decide this matter. I need to inform Lord Qu."

"Whatever. That's all," Xu Feng said, then cut off the communication.

"They actually want to protect the Azure Lotus Immortals," Qin Man sighed. "It seems I can only report the truth." The Yama Palace was a very mysterious organization and did not hold the Chaos Beasts in high regard at all.