Chapter 4209: 4190 Marriage Alliance

Guests were already seated, and three Grand Unity Golden Immortals were visible.

One was a young man in white robes, with a handsome, jade-like face and a tall, straight figure. He had a faint smile, appearing approachable.

Another was a portly monk in a red robe, with a ruddy complexion, wearing a string of red Buddhist beads around his neck.

The third was a beautiful young woman in a black dress, emanating intense Yin energy. Her attire was embroidered with a lifelike white crane.

Ye Xuanji and Ye Guangxue were also present, but Fairy Liuyun was absent.

The three Grand Unity Golden Immortals occupied the main seats, surrounded by some Golden Immortal cultivators, presumably their disciples or clan members.

Cao Yuzhen arranged the seating for everyone. Wang Changsheng's spot was right next to Ye Xuanji.

Ye Xuanji was currently at the late Golden Immortal stage. She was a key talent nurtured by the Ye family. Fairy Liuyun not only guided her cultivation but also provided her with second-grade Dao Pills and other cultivation resources.

As the saying goes, "It's good to rest in the shade of a big tree." Since Fairy Liuyun had advanced to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm, she hoped more clan members would reach that stage and had high hopes for Ye Xuanji.

"Fairy Ye, long time no see!" Wang Changsheng greeted with a smile.

"Long time no see," Ye Xuanji replied casually. "I heard you discovered Murong Yilong colluding with Chaos Beasts and were ordered to eliminate the Murong family. This matter had already spread widely."

"It was an unexpected discovery for us," Wang Changsheng explained. "We didn't realize the Murong family was colluding with Chaos Beasts. He hadn't been aligned with them for long and hadn't caused much harm to Immortals before we found out. Senior Cao also noticed some clues." Regardless, this matter affected the Cao family's reputation, so Wang Changsheng naturally tried to smooth things over and clarify the Cao family's non-involvement. If the Cao family's interests were harmed, the Wang family's interests would also suffer.

"Treachery is treachery. Just eliminate the traitors; it's nothing major," the red-robed monk said indifferently, taking the wine pot from the table and drinking.

"Master Kongyan is right," the young woman in the black dress agreed profoundly, her face filled with killing intent. "False Immortals deserve to be executed by all."

The white-robed young man's gaze fell on Wang Changsheng. "You must be young friend Wang! You are indeed an exceptional talent. Are you interested in working for our Shangguan family?"

"Fellow Daoist Shangguan, there's no need to poach in public, is there?" A hearty male voice came from the horizon. As soon as the words fell, a red streak of light pierced the sky, stopping above the bluestone plaza with a flash. The light receded, revealing Cao Yuanxing and Cao Jingxia standing on a crimson, shimmering flying shuttle.

"Greetings, Senior Cao." Wang Changsheng and the others quickly stood up and bowed in greeting. The white-robed young man and the other two also stood up and nodded slightly.

Cao Yuanxing and Cao Jingxia landed on the main platform and took their seats. Cao Yuanxing's gaze rested on Wang Changsheng as he said with a smile, "It's been a while, young friend Wang. You handled the Murong family affair well; I've heard about it. In the future, if you encounter any troubles you can't resolve, you can ask our Cao family for help."

Grandmaster Taihao's artifact refining skills were relatively high, with a higher success rate in crafting mid-grade Chaos Armors. This was no secret, and for this reason alone, the Cao family would not treat the Wang family unfairly. The Cao family had many Immortal Armored troops, though most were at the True Immortal stage. While the Cao family had many Golden Immortal cultivators, they possessed few mid-grade Chaos Armors, and thus, few Golden Immortal armored troops. If Wang Changsheng hadn't already been a clan patriarch, the Cao family would have wanted a female clan member to marry him, thereby binding him to the Cao family's cause.

"Yes, Senior Cao. Our Wang family is what it is today thanks to the Cao family's patronage. Our entire clan was delighted to hear of your advancement to Grand Unity Golden Immortal, and we have brought our clan members here to celebrate with you." The Cao family treated the Wang family very well, and Wang Changsheng had no interest in changing allegiances. Among the many forces in Cao family's Profound City, the Wang family was the strongest. Switching allegiances would only mean competing with other forces, which was unnecessary.

"Please, everyone, be seated! You've had a long journey, traveling so far to attend my celebration," Cao Yuanxing said cordially, gesturing for the cultivators to sit.

Wang Changsheng and the others sat down one after another, and the representatives of the guests began presenting their congratulatory gifts.

"The Shangguan family congratulates Senior Cao on his advancement to Grand Unity Golden Immortal, presenting ten Nine-Leaf Flame Flowers of ten million years, a pot of third-tier Immortal Wine, a box of Nine-Flame Divine Sand, and a set of mid-grade Immortal Artifacts, the Crimson Blaze Blades."

"My master, Kongyan, congratulates Senior Cao on his advancement to Grand Unity Golden Immortal, presenting one hundred jin of Azure Frost Immortal Water and twenty ten-million-year-old Immortal Herbs."

"White Crane Island presents a batch of Azure Blue Cold Jade and ten ten-million-year-old Immortal Herbs, congratulating Senior Cao on his advancement to Grand Unity Golden Immortal."

Various factions presented their congratulatory gifts. The Wang family offered a set of mid-grade Immortal Artifacts and two ten-million-year-old spirit herbs. This gift was quite valuable, as most Golden Immortals who advanced to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage still used sets of mid-grade Immortal Artifacts.

After the gifts were presented, the cultivators raised their cups, chatted about everything under the sky, fostered connections, and made new friends, expanding their social circles. Many Golden Immortal cultivators, having heard of Wang Changsheng's feat of single-handedly eliminating the Seven-Colored Chaos Beast, approached him to converse. Wang Changsheng did not claim all the credit for himself; instead, he stated that it was due to Cao Mingjing's proper command and everyone's united cooperation that they successfully destroyed the Chaos Beast. This response both praised the Cao family and avoided diminishing his own efforts, achieving the best of both worlds.

Many Immortal Artifact Masters sought Wang Changsheng's insights into refining Chaos Armors. Naturally, Wang Changsheng did not disclose too much, so other Immortal Artifact Masters gained some, but not extensive, knowledge. There was a distinction in closeness; if a Cao family disciple were to privately ask Wang Changsheng, he would share more.

Over two hours later, the banquet concluded, and the guests began to depart.

"Young friends Wang and Wang, please come to my residence. I have something to discuss with you." Cao Yuanxing called out to Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan. Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan paused for a moment, quickly understood, and agreed.

Under the envious gazes of many Golden Immortal cultivators, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan followed Cao Yuanxing to a secluded estate.

"You are both at the late Golden Immortal stage now," Cao Yuanxing said, "and can start preparing to break through to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage, for example, by searching for auxiliary immortal pills and herbs."

"Thank you for your concern, Senior Cao. We were indeed planning to do so," Wang Changsheng replied gratefully, his expression respectful.

Cao Yuanxing took out a golden jade slip and handed it to Wang Changsheng, saying, "This contains my insights and experiences from breaking through to Grand Unity Golden Immortal and undergoing tribulation. I hope it will be helpful to you. Our Cao family would be very pleased to see you both advance to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm." The Wang family had a good relationship with the Cao family. The Azure Lotus Immortal Couple were fellow natives with Fairy Liuyun and Heavenly Venerate Xuanling. In this situation, Cao Yuanxing was willing to be generous. Even if he hadn't provided his insights on breaking through to Grand Unity Golden Immortal, Fairy Liuyun and Heavenly Venerate Xuanling might have given them to the Azure Lotus Immortal Couple anyway. For Cao Yuanxing, this was merely a small favor, but for Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan, it was an extremely valuable cultivation resource. If they attempted to break through to Grand Unity Golden Immortal, Cao Yuanxing's insights and tribulation experiences would serve as a valuable reference.

"Many thanks, Senior Cao," Wang Changsheng said, taking the jade slip with both hands, filled with gratitude.

"It's nothing," Cao Yuanxing replied. "Since you've rarely had the chance to visit, you should stay on Yunlang Island for a while longer! Also, our Cao family wishes to form a marriage alliance with your family. Please choose a suitable clan member." Given Wang Changsheng's artifact refining skill, both the Shangguan family and the Mayfly Clan would be willing to accept the Wang family. The Cao family also worried about the Wang family allying with other forces, which is why they intended to form a marriage alliance. As for how far the Wang family could develop, that depended on the Wang clan members themselves, but the Cao family would assist them within their capabilities.

"Understood, Senior Cao," Wang Changsheng replied. Wang Changsheng agreed, recognizing that this would greatly benefit the Wang family's future development.

Cao Yuanxing gave a few more instructions before dismissing them.