Chapter 4212: Three Joys Arrive

Wang Changsheng had not cultivated the *Astral Immortal Scripture*, but having practiced cultivation for many years, he was perfectly capable of guiding Wang Xinghai.

"Xinghai, few clan members receive such treatment," Wang Yongqian said enviously.

"Yes, thank you for your guidance, Ancestor," Wang Xinghai replied, overjoyed and repeatedly agreeing, his expression filled with excitement. From a young age, he had heard tales of Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan's deeds. Not only had he ascended to the Immortal Realm and met Wang Changsheng today, but he could also stay by Wang Changsheng's side and receive focused training.

"Ancestor has advanced to the perfected Golden Immortal stage, and Xinghai has ascended; today, we have double good fortune," Wang Yongqian said with a smile.

"No, it's triple good fortune," Wang Ruyan's voice chimed in as she entered, smiling. Wang Ruyan was still in the late Golden Immortal stage, but she had cultivated her laws to mastery, significantly improving her strength.

"Your grandson, Wang Xinghai, greets Ancestor," Wang Xinghai bowed.

Wang Ruyan nodded and said with a smile, "You possess the Astral Physique, making you most suited to cultivate the *Astral Immortal Scripture*. It would be excellent if you could comprehend Astral Laws. This Big Dipper Heavenly Star Talisman is for you; it can draw upon the power of the stars to aid your cultivation of the *Astral Immortal Scripture*." She produced a shimmering silver talisman, its surface covered with profound runes. Seven of these runes glowed brightly, arranged in the sequence of the Big Dipper constellation.

"Your grandson will certainly cultivate diligently and comprehend the Astral Laws," Wang Xinghai promised, taking the Big Dipper Heavenly Star Talisman with both hands.

"Yongqian, take him down first. Introduce him to the family's situation and arrange a place for him to convert his magic power into immortal essence," Wang Changsheng instructed.

Wang Yongqian assented and led Wang Xinghai away.

"Husband, should we head to the Myriad Immortal Continent entrance now?" Wang Ruyan asked.

There were numerous entrances to the Myriad Immortal Continent, spread far apart. Even mighty factions like the Myriad Treasure Sect found it difficult to blockade all of them and prevent other cultivators from entering the continent to seek treasures.

Wang Changsheng nodded and said, "First, we'll go to an entrance to gather information about the Myriad Immortal Continent; this will help us in our treasure hunt. Send word to Qingshan and the others, telling them to go there too." Fortuitous encounters were rare and not easily found. Wang Qingshan and the others were quite strong and could enter the Myriad Immortal Continent to seek treasures. Of course, powerful experts still needed to remain in charge of Xuancheng.

"Then let's head over now!" Wang Ruyan said.

"There's no rush for this matter; we'll go once everything is properly arranged," Wang Changsheng replied as he entered a secret chamber. The Myriad Spirit Map hung on the wall, and inside the chamber, a spell formation glowed, with the Azure Lotus Creation Cauldron floating above it. A bright blue light erupted from his body as he walked towards the Myriad Spirit Map. Wang Changsheng entered the Myriad Spirit Map and appeared beneath the Dao Soldier Tree.

On the Dao Soldier Tree were over thirty shimmering spiritual beans. Most had three spiritual markings, while a few had six. Wang Changsheng's brows furrowed slightly. It seemed cultivating high-grade spiritual beans was not easy.

A cluster of green light appeared, and Wang Shen materialized.

"Wang Shen, do you still have any Creation Jade Dew? Are there any difficulties with cultivating the Dao Soldier Tree?" Wang Changsheng asked.

"There's still a good amount of Creation Jade Dew. I haven't cultivated a Dao Soldier Tree before, so I don't know how to grow high-grade spiritual beans," Wang Shen replied, a troubled expression on his face.

Wang Changsheng nodded. Besides their growth cycle, the preciousness of Dao Soldiers was also heavily dependent on the grade of their spiritual beans. He had discussed Dao Soldiers with many Golden Immortal cultivators. Veteran forces like the Cao family, the Mayfly race, and the Shangguan family all possessed Dao Soldier Trees, but the spiritual beans they cultivated were mostly low-grade, with only a few being mid-grade. According to them, they could at most cultivate mid-grade spiritual beans, and growing high-grade ones was extremely difficult. As for how to cultivate high-grade spiritual beans, they either didn't know or were unwilling to tell Wang Changsheng.

Most bean soldiers sold on the market were at the True Immortal stage, and Golden Immortal stage bean soldiers were rarely available for sale. There had been no public sales of Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage bean soldiers, at least not in the Northern Sea Immortal Region currently. Immortal puppets were similar; most were True Immortal stage puppet beasts, and Golden Immortal stage puppet beasts were occasionally available for public sale. There had been no reports of Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage immortal puppets being sold. Wang Changsheng had discussed artifact refining with Venerable Xuanji and inquired about Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage puppet beasts. The Artisan Immortal Region had many immortal artifact refiners, and numerous factions sold immortal puppets. The Heavenly Craft Sect had once held a large auction, putting up a Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage puppet beast for bid; that was over twenty million years ago. Given that the Heavenly Craft Sect even possessed top-grade immortal-slaying cannons, it was not surprising that they would offer a Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage puppet beast for sale.

"Have you encountered any difficult problems?" Wang Changsheng asked.

"Many," Wang Shen replied.

Wang Shen took out a green jade slip and handed it to Wang Changsheng. Wang Changsheng scanned it with his divine sense, put away the jade slip, and said, "You are already at the mid-Golden Immortal stage. While looking after the Dao Soldier Tree is important, don't neglect your cultivation; your cultivation base is fundamental."

"Yes, Master," Wang Shen replied.

Wang Changsheng gave a few more instructions before exiting the Myriad Spirit Map.

At the Nine Immortal Hall on Nine Immortal Island.

Ning Hao sat on the main seat, his expression solemn. He was already at the perfected Golden Immortal stage, but his laws were still only at minor accomplishment. After many years of recuperation, the Nine Immortal Sect had somewhat recovered its vitality. It currently had seven Golden Immortal cultivators, most of whom were in the early Golden Immortal stage.

A slender young woman in a white dress stood inside the hall, reporting to Ning Hao.

"Senior Brother Ning, are you really going to the Myriad Immortal Continent? The Myriad Immortal Continent is filled with numerous restrictions; countless immortals have perished there," the white-dressed young woman said, her face showing worry. This was Chen Bing, a mid-Golden Immortal. The Nine Immortal Sect currently relied entirely on Ning Hao to bear its burdens. If anything happened to Ning Hao, the sect's future would be unpredictable.

"I know the Myriad Immortal Continent has many restrictions, but this is also an opportunity. If I can obtain immortal pills or herbs that assist in breaking through to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage, I might be able to advance. At that point, it's not certain who will have the final say in the Sky Morning Sea Region!" Ning Hao's face showed a look of longing. The Wang family was currently the ruler of the Sky Morning Sea Region. If Ning Hao advanced to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage, the Nine Immortal Sect would become its master. Even if the Azure Lotus Immortal Couple had mastered their laws, they were still only Golden Immortal cultivators. For the sake of the Nine Immortal Sect and his own cultivation path, Ning Hao decided to take a gamble. He had opened his seven apertures and possessed a perfected Golden Immortal cultivation. Coupled with the treasures he carried, he had some confidence in himself.

"Senior Brother Ning, let me accompany you on this trip! I might be able to help somewhat," Chen Bing volunteered.

"No need. I've already arranged to meet a few fellow Daoists whose strength is not to be underestimated. Your strength is too weak, and many experts are entering the Myriad Immortal Continent to seek treasures. You should stay in the Sky Morning Sea Region! If I unfortunately perish, the Nine Immortal Sect will be in your hands from now on," Ning Hao instructed, having already considered the worst-case scenario.

Chen Bing sighed and said, "Senior Brother Ning, please be extra careful."

"I will. The Nine Immortal Sect is entrusted to you," Ning Hao said, then transformed into a streak of light and flew off.