Chapter 4205: 玄机 Master (No More Today)

Chapter 4203Master XuanjiXiao Shiyimo

The Seven Star Sea Domain is one of the sixty sea domains in the Northern Sea Immortal Domain. It is relatively close to the Nine Star Immortal Domain, frequented by numerous immortals, and rich in cultivation resources. The streets were wide and clean, lined with shops, bustling with activity.

A manor, filled with the sounds of birds and fragrant flowers, bore a golden plaque with the three characters "Xuan Yan Garden." In a secluded courtyard, there was a two-story cyan pavilion and a cyan stone gazebo. Fairy Luoshui and a brawny young man in a blue robe sat in the stone gazebo, conversing.

"Changhai, you've just advanced to the Golden Immortal stage. Cultivate with peace of mind. Sooner or later, we will return," Fairy Luoshui instructed.

"Yes, Ancestor Tianyan," Murong Changhai responded, his expression solemn.

They had been in the Seven Star Sea Domain for many years. Two clan members had advanced to the Golden Immortal stage, and Murong Changhai was one of them.

Just then, a pot-bellied old man in a red robe walked in. "Tianyan, something terrible has happened." The red-robed old man's tone was urgent, his expression tense.

"Speak slowly, Tianming," Fairy Luoshui said.

"Word has it that our Murong family colluded with Chaos Beasts. The Cao family has ordered our annihilation. This is absolutely true; it's intelligence relayed by our outer spies," Murong Tianming said. Many years ago, they had established some peripheral organizations, mainly to facilitate intelligence gathering.

"Slander! The Wang family must have framed us," Murong Changhai naturally refused to believe it.

Fairy Luoshui's delicate brows furrowed. Whether it was slander or not, they were now like rats scurrying across the street, hated by all. If they dared to show their true faces, their identities exposed, they would face considerable trouble.

"Immediately gather everyone for a meeting. We must separate; the risk of exposure is too great if we stay together," Fairy Luoshui commanded.

"Separate? We are already few in number; separating further would make survival even harder," Murong Tianming frowned deeply.

"Separating would indeed make survival harder, but staying together makes exposure more likely. To seek revenge, it's not about numbers but about cultivation. As long as one person advances to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage, we will have a chance for revenge," Fairy Luoshui said.

With over fifty people gathered in the Seven Star Sea Domain, exposure was too easy. Separating would be safer. As for how far they could go, it would depend on their individual strength and luck. Murong Tianming sighed, nodded, turned, and left to contact the other clan members.

"Changhai, remember this: one day, we will certainly return to the Sky Morning Sea Domain," Fairy Luoshui instructed.

Murong Changhai nodded, his expression grave.

Time flew by, and over thirty years passed.

In the Red Sun Sea Domain, at Red Sun City, the streets were bustling with people and the clamor of carriages. Cao Yuanxing had advanced to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage and was holding a celebration, inviting numerous guests. Forces friendly with the Cao family sent representatives to offer congratulations, making Red Sun City even livelier.

Several Core Formation cultivators gathered at the market's entrance, conversing. A red light and a blue light appeared on the distant horizon, moving swiftly. Soon after, the red and blue lights slowed, revealing a red four-sided beast carriage and a dazzling blue dragon boat. A team of cultivators stood inside the beast carriage, led by a voluptuous young woman in a red dress. Cang Feng, Yuan Yue, and dozens of other cultivators stood on the blue dragon boat.

"Madam Xu, long time no see," Cang Feng smiled and greeted the young woman in red. From his words, it was clear they knew each other.

"Long time no see, Fellow Daoist Cang. I thought Senior Yuan would be leading the team," the young woman in red said.

"Our Ancestor is occupied and couldn't make it, so he sent me to offer congratulations," Cang Feng explained. During the last Chaos Beast tide, the Ephemera Clan lost several Grand Unity Golden Immortals and had not been able to recover their vitality in a short time.

"Oh, someone's coming," Yuan Yue let out a soft exclamation and looked into the distance.

A golden light appeared on the distant horizon, flying rapidly towards them. Soon, the golden light stopped, revealing a gigantic Three-legged Golden Crow. A team of cultivators stood on its back, led by Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, Madam Wang, long time no see," Cang Feng greeted Wang Changsheng. The Azure Lotus Immortals had both cultivated to peak true spirits. True Master Taihao was renowned for being able to single-handedly kill a seven-colored Chaos Beast.

"Fellow Daoist Cang, long time no see! Congratulations on advancing to the perfected Golden Immortal stage!" Wang Changsheng greeted with a smile. They were here to attend Cao Yuanxing's Grand Unity Golden Immortal celebration. The Wang family had already unified the Sky Morning Sea Domain, and at least openly, no force dared to challenge them. Wang Changsheng had integrated the cultivation resources of the Sky Morning Sea Domain, retaining only three market cities. All forces in the Sky Morning Sea Domain had shops in these market cities and could profit. The Murong family and the Qian family had become history, and the Li family had also been rebuilt.

"Fellow Daoist Wang and Madam Wang must be close too!" Cang Feng said.

"These must be the Azure Lotus Immortals! My name is Xu Nianjiao, it's a pleasure to meet both of you, fellow Daoists." The young woman in red bowed and introduced herself.

"I have long heard of the renowned immortal wine of the Xu family. It seems I'll get to taste it this time," Wang Changsheng replied courteously.

"Of course, of course. Senior Cao is holding a celebration, and our Xu family also brought several types of second-grade immortal wine. I can offer one for Fellow Daoist Wang to taste," Xu Nianjiao said enthusiastically. The Murong family was eliminated by the Cao family, leaving many Profound Cities vacant. The Xu family thus obtained one Profound City, while the Wang family had twelve Profound Cities, making them the strongest subordinate force under the Cao family. If they could establish a good relationship with the Wang family, it would greatly aid the future development of the Xu family.

The group flew down at the market city entrance, put away their immortal artifacts and spirit beasts, and led their clan members into Red Sun City.

"Those two are the Azure Lotus Immortals! I heard these two seniors are incredibly powerful, especially True Master Taihao. Not only is he skilled in artifact refining, but he can also single-handedly kill a Golden Immortal stage seven-colored Chaos Beast. Ordinary Golden Immortal cultivators struggle to defeat a six-colored Chaos Beast when working together, let alone a seven-colored one," a Core Formation cultivator said.

"You're right! They look so young; they might even advance to Grand Unity Golden Immortal in the future. Sigh, when will we ever become immortals?" another Core Formation cultivator said, his face full of envy.

Wang Changsheng, Wang Ruyan, and their group strolled along the streets, encountering many Golden Immortal cultivators along the way. These Golden Immortal cultivators either knew Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan personally or had heard of them, and all greeted them.

Half an hour later, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan arrived at a quiet street. This was a residential area, where the Wang family had rented a manor for their visiting clan members to rest.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, wait, please wait," a rough male voice came from behind.

Wang Changsheng stopped and looked back. A tall young man in a golden robe was walking towards them. The golden-robed youth's arms gleamed with a metallic luster, sparkling in the sunlight.

"I have long heard of True Master Taihao's great name. I am Master Xuanji. I hear Fellow Daoist Wang is skilled in artifact refining. Might we speak privately for a moment? Perhaps exchange some insights?" the golden-robed youth said enthusiastically, his gaze fixed on Wang Changsheng.

"We've just arrived at the market city and have some matters to attend to. Where are you staying, fellow Daoist? I'll come find you later," Wang Changsheng replied courteously.

"I'm staying directly opposite Azure Lotus Garden. You can come find me anytime," Master Xuanji said, pointing to a nine-story cyan pavilion with the three golden characters "Xuanji Tower" on its plaque.

"Alright, I'll come find you after I'm done," Wang Changsheng agreed.

Wang Maowen quickly walked over and invited Wang Changsheng and his group into Azure Lotus Garden.

"What's the background of this Master Xuanji?" Wang Ruyan asked.

"This person is skilled in puppet and mechanism arts. He has refined immortal artifacts and immortal-slaying cannons into his own body. His divine abilities are considerable," Wang Maowen said.