Chapter 4207: Wang Changsheng vs Master Xuanji

“Convenient. Let’s discuss this in detail at Qinglian Garden!” Wang Changsheng said with a smile, gesturing for them to enter.

Master Xuanji’s face lit up with joy. He followed Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan into Qinglian Garden and sat down in a blue bamboo pavilion.

Wang Maowen brewed a pot of spirit tea and then discreetly withdrew.

“Fellow Daoist Xiao, I’ve heard you’ve refined immortal artifacts and immortal-slaying cannons into your body?” Wang Changsheng asked curiously.

“That’s correct!” Master Xuanji nodded proudly. A dazzling golden light flared from his right hand, transforming into a mid-grade immortal-slaying cannon.

“Fellow Daoist Xiao, we’ve long heard of the reputation of the Heavenly Craftsmanship Immortal Realm. We heard you hail from there; may I ask which sect or faction you belong to?” Wang Ruyan asked politely.

“I, Xiao, belong to no sect or faction; I am merely a rogue cultivator,” Master Xuanji replied.

“A rogue cultivator!” Wang Changsheng suddenly understood. After a moment’s thought, he said, “Fellow Daoist Xiao, don’t you know that for cultivators like us to advance further on the path, a strong physical body is crucial? How could you refine immortal artifacts and immortal-slaying cannons into your body?”

“I am aware, but I chose not to take that path. Of the three thousand Great Daos and eight hundred minor paths, all can lead to immortality. There isn’t just one way; what suits oneself best is the most important,” Master Xuanji explained. He possessed a Molten Gold Physique and cultivated the *Heavenly Soldier Scripture*, which led him to choose this particular path.

“Fellow Daoist Xiao, are there many immortals like you in the Heavenly Craftsmanship Immortal Realm?” Wang Ruyan asked with great curiosity.

“There are quite a few, but their situations differ from mine. Most of them refine their natal immortal artifacts into their bodies, making them a part of themselves. My case is unique; I can refine *any* immortal artifact into my body.” Master Xuanji’s face beamed with pride.

Wang Changsheng nodded and consulted Master Xuanji on how to refine immortal artifacts into one’s body. He only wished to understand the process and had no intention of refining his own natal immortal artifact in such a way.

Master Xuanji did not conceal anything and told him truthfully that his own experience was unique and could not be replicated, thus he did not recommend Wang Changsheng follow this path.

“I see. Thank you for the enlightenment.” Wang Changsheng expressed his gratitude.

“Fellow Daoist Wang, I have refined mid-grade Chaos Armor many times, but my success rate has consistently been low, only twenty percent. I heard your success rate for refining mid-grade Chaos Armor is quite high; could you perhaps offer some guidance?” Master Xuanji asked humbly.

Wang Changsheng nodded. Naturally, he would not impart the Azure Lotus Artifact Refinement Art to Master Xuanji, but having refined several mid-grade Chaos Armors, he did possess some insights.

He shared his insights with Master Xuanji, who humbly sought further clarification, and Wang Changsheng patiently answered.

“I knew I kept failing at this particular step! So that’s where the problem lies. Thank you, Fellow Daoist Wang.” Master Xuanji’s face showed a sudden realization, and he said excitedly.

“Fellow Daoist Xiao, you’re not planning to refine Chaos Armor into your body, are you? It’s not easy to upgrade the grade of Chaos Armor,” Wang Ruyan said.

The grade of Chaos Armor is highly dependent on the rank of the Chaos Beast. Generally, the hide of a Golden Immortal-stage Chaos Beast can be used to refine mid-grade Chaos Armor. For high-grade Chaos Armor, the hide of a Grand Unity Golden Immortal-stage Chaos Beast is required as the primary material. Unlike other immortal artifacts, which can be upgraded by refining higher-grade materials into them, it is much more difficult to upgrade Chaos Armor. This is a common understanding among most immortals.

“If a Grandmist Spirit Treasure is refined into the Chaos Armor, upgrading its grade would naturally not be an issue,” Master Xuanji explained.

“That’s not easy, is it? I’ve heard that refining Grandmist Spirit Treasures into immortal artifacts is extremely difficult,” Wang Changsheng said. After dealing with the Murong family, he had spent most of his time on artifact refinement, hoping to incorporate a Grandmist Spirit Treasure into his Ocean-Stabilizing Pearl, but all his attempts had failed.

“It is indeed very difficult. I once acquired a Grandmist Spirit Treasure and attempted to refine it into my natal immortal artifact, but it ended in failure,” Master Xuanji sighed.

“By the way, I heard that the Golden Immortal cultivators from the Vajra Sect are also in Chiyang Market. Do you know them, Fellow Daoist Xiao?” Wang Ruyan asked.

“I’ve met them once. They are three brothers: Song Yunlong, Song Yunhu, and Song Yunbao. All of them have cultivated to the peak True Spirit stage, mastered their respective laws, and possess exceptional strength. I sparred with Song Yunbao, and it was a draw!” Master Xuanji replied.

“Fellow Daoist Xiao, your divine abilities are truly impressive!” Wang Changsheng praised.

For Master Xuanji to be able to fight Song Yunbao to a draw, he must have also mastered his laws.

“It was merely a spar. If it were a life-and-death battle, and we used our trump cards, it’s hard to say who would win!” Master Xuanji said with confidence.

Wang Changsheng strongly agreed. The last time he sparred with Xu Hong, he didn’t suffer a great loss, but if it had been a life-and-death struggle, it would truly be difficult to say who would have emerged victorious.

Master Xuanji seemed to recall something and said, “I heard that Fellow Daoist Wang discovered Murong Yilong colluding with Chaos Beasts and eliminated him. I wonder if I could have a spar with Fellow Daoist Wang?”

“Certainly! I, too, would like to spar with Fellow Daoist Xiao.” Wang Changsheng agreed, also eager to see Master Xuanji’s strength.

The three of them left Chiyang Market and arrived at a vast, boundless azure sea, where the sea breeze gently blew.

Master Xuanji formed a hand seal, and a brilliant golden light erupted from his body. With a flip of his right hand, it transformed into a mid-grade immortal-slaying cannon.

“Be careful, Fellow Daoist Wang. The immortal artifact I refined possesses considerable power,” Master Xuanji warned.

“Fellow Daoist Xiao, feel free to use any of your techniques,” Wang Changsheng said with a smile.

Master Xuanji nodded. A red light emerged from the barrel of the immortal-slaying cannon. With a flash of red light, a thick red beam shot out, instantly arriving before Wang Changsheng.

A brilliant blue light erupted from Wang Changsheng’s right fist. He punched out, and a giant blue fist flew forth, colliding with the red beam. The red beam instantly dissipated, and the blue giant fist continued straight towards Master Xuanji.

Master Xuanji slapped his abdomen with his left hand, and with a flash of golden light, a small, shimmering golden mirror appeared. The golden mirror emitted a stream of golden mist that enveloped the blue giant fist, causing it to immediately stop.

The surface of the sea erupted, and two massive water spouts shot skyward, heading straight for Master Xuanji.

A dazzling red light emerged from Master Xuanji’s feet, and two red, shimmering wheels appeared, as if growing directly from his body.

The two red wheels spun rapidly, unleashing rolling flames that met the water spouts, while simultaneously carrying Master Xuanji swiftly backward.

The flames collided with the water spouts, erupting into a large expanse of white mist.

Wang Changsheng formed a hand seal, and countless blue water droplets emerged in the sky, resembling stars.

Wang Changsheng threw a punch, and all the blue water droplets flew towards Master Xuanji, transforming into giant blue fists mid-flight, striking at him.

A dazzling golden light shone from Master Xuanji’s left hand, and a shimmering golden shield emerged from his palm, blocking in front of him.

The dense barrage of blue giant fists pounded on the golden shield, causing it to shake continuously. Fine cracks appeared on its surface, but quickly vanished after the golden shield glowed with a dazzling golden light.

“Qian Guang Immortal Shaping Clay!” Wang Ruyan realized with a start.