Chapter 4246

"Yes, exactly! Especially the Two-Element Golden Amber Elixir," Cao Yuanxing said, his face reflecting a look of yearning.

The Grand Unity Golden Immortals of the Cao family lacked expertise in skills like artifact refining, elixir crafting, formation arrangement, and talisman making, forcing them to purchase Two-Element Golden Amber Elixirs from other powers. The Cao family had sought to cultivate a third-tier immortal alchemist, but they hadn't succeeded; it wasn't guaranteed that they could produce the specific talent they desired.

Three members of the Cao family had cultivated to the Golden Immortal Grand Perfection stage, two of whom were immortal alchemists. Regrettably, only Cao Yuanxing managed to open all 108 immortal apertures; the others failed.

"By the way, I heard the JinChen Clan has gained another Grand Unity Golden Immortal," Cang Yao remarked.

The Mayfly Clan currently possessed no fortified city on the Chaos Continent, with their cultivators primarily operating out of Yunlang City. The stronger the JinChen Clan grew, the more difficult it would be for the Mayfly Clan to reclaim a fortified city.

The Mayfly Clan could only hope to acquire a fortified city by either making extraordinary contributions or by Chaos Beasts attacking cities, leading to severe losses for other fortified settlements. The former was exceedingly difficult, and the latter was unlikely. The Hulan Tribe had already been decimated; initiating a war against a fortified city would require the support of other Chaos Beast tribes. Nangong Yueshuo's slaying of several Grand Unity Golden Immortal-stage Chaos Beasts had significantly deterred the tribes under the Chahar Tribe.

Cao Yuanxing nodded. "That's right," he said. "Qin Zhaoming of the Qin family has also advanced to Grand Unity Golden Immortal. Your Mayfly Clan has a decent relationship with the Qin family, so you might consider strengthening your ties."

"Qin Zhaoming is holding a celebration, and he's invited our Mayfly Clan. I'll personally go to congratulate him," Cang Yao stated. A thought struck her, and she added, curious, "True Lord Tai Hao must be close to advancing to Grand Unity Golden Immortal, too, right? If he reaches Grand Unity Golden Immortal, your Cao family will gain another major asset."

"I'm not sure," Cao Yuanxing replied. "After the last treasure hunt on the Myriad Immortals Continent, he was severely injured and went into seclusion to recover. He's no longer in serious condition, but he's still recuperating."

He suspected Wang Changsheng was in seclusion attempting to break through to Grand Unity Golden Immortal, merely claiming it was for recovery. He understood the situation but chose not to reveal it.

"He wouldn't be in seclusion attempting to break through to Grand Unity Golden Immortal, would he?" Cang Yao asked curiously.

"Who knows!" Cao Yuanxing said gravely. "I hope he succeeds! That way our strength will be greater, and the Chaos Continent won't remain peaceful for too long."

The Chahar Tribe and the Nangong Immortal Clan were sworn enemies. Their current peace was merely temporary; a major war would erupt sooner or later.

A thought occurred to Cang Yao. "The Nangong Immortal Clan is holding a large-scale auction," she said. "They wouldn't be preparing for war, would they?"

"Probably not," Cao Yuanxing analyzed. "The Nangong Immortal Clan suffered heavy losses in their last full-scale war with the Chahar Tribe, and their affiliated forces were also severely hit. They should not have fully recovered yet."

Cang Yao nodded, a thoughtful expression on her face.

Heavenly Court City, a gathering place for False Immortals.

On a steep peak, Qin Man stood respectfully before a gigantic eight-colored cricket. This creature was Qu, the head of the Chahar Tribe’s intelligence hall, a late Grand Unity Golden Immortal.

"Lord Qu," Qin Man reported, "the Nangong Immortal Clan is holding a large-scale auction, and they've even put high-grade immortal artifacts up for sale, attracting many Grand Unity Golden Immortals."

"When was the last time the Nangong Immortal Clan held a large-scale auction?" Qu asked.

"Over ten million years ago, and the time before that was over twenty million years ago," Qin Man replied. "By that calculation, there's nothing unusual about the timing. However, I've already sent people to monitor them. If there's anything abnormal with the Nangong Immortal Clan, they will report it immediately."

"By the way, is there any news about that item?" Qu asked.

"No, and we've lost quite a few people trying to find it," Qin Man replied. "However, the Nangong Immortal Clan also seems to be searching for something, though what it is specifically remains unclear."

"Send more people," Qu ordered. "If there's any news about that item, report it immediately, and you'll be credited for your service."

"Yes, Lord Qu," Qin Man readily agreed.

In Sky Phoenix City, night had fallen, yet the city remained brightly lit and bustling with people.

In a secluded manor, the gate stood open, guarded by two True Immortal cultivators. A plaque above the entrance bore the characters "Cloud Moon Garden." Within the courtyard were pavilions, towers, and a long corridor featuring a water wheel.

In a green nine-cornered stone pavilion, over thirty Golden Immortal cultivators were gathered, including Wang Qingshan, Ye Xuanji, Wang Qiulin, Master Miaode, Cao Xingdian, Cang Feng, and Xue Sheng.

"Fellow Daoist Nangong, as a key cultivation target of the Nangong Immortal Clan, you must have cultivated your law to grand completion by now, right?" Cang Feng said, smiling, as he looked at a distinguished young man in a golden robe.

The young man in the golden robe was Nangong Yunyao, who possessed cultivation at the Golden Immortal Grand Perfection stage.

"No, I'm not a key cultivation target for the family," Nangong Yunyao said, his face brimming with pride. "In our Nangong Immortal Clan, Grand Unity Golden Immortals are the primary focus for cultivation."

For powers such as the Cao, Ye, Blood Vine, and Mayfly clans, Golden Immortals were considered key cultivation targets. However, for the Nangong Immortal Clan, Grand Unity Golden Immortals held that distinction.

"Ancestor Yuexue and Brother Yunxin are the true key cultivation targets of our Nangong family," a red-dressed girl with a round face and large eyes said with a cheerful smile, her face full of pride. "They will also be present at this large-scale auction."

This was Nangong Yunyue, who also possessed cultivation at the Golden Immortal Grand Perfection stage.

"With the talents of you two fellow Daoists, advancing to Grand Unity Golden Immortal is only a matter of time," a pot-bellied old man in a silver robe said flatteringly, his face full of obsequiousness. "You are equally key cultivation targets of the Nangong Immortal Clan."

This was Jin Gui, a late Golden Immortal from the JinChen Clan.

Nangong Yunyao shook his head, correcting him: "Only clansmen who have achieved grand completion in their law during the Golden Immortal stage and have cultivated a peak True Spirit before advancing to Grand Unity Golden Immortal are truly considered key cultivation targets."

"Achieving grand completion in one's law during the Golden Immortal stage, and also cultivating a peak True Spirit? That's incredibly difficult," Cao Xingdian exclaimed, his face full of envy. "Only your Nangong Immortal Clan has the strength to cultivate such outstanding talents."

"Achieving grand completion in one's law is indeed difficult, but Golden Immortal cultivators can still manage to cultivate a peak True Spirit," Nangong Yunyao stated, his gaze seemingly inadvertently sweeping over Wang Qingshan.

He cultivated a rare insect, the Blood Fistula Worm, capable of sensing the strength of other beings' vital energy. Wang Qingshan's vital energy was remarkably vigorous, causing the Blood Fistula Worm to become somewhat agitated. This reaction only occurred with Golden Immortal cultivators who had cultivated a peak True Spirit.

"This auction will feature second-grade Dao Elixirs," Jin Gui said, his face reflecting a look of yearning. "If one could acquire a second-grade Dao Elixir, perhaps they could cultivate their law to grand completion."

"The effect of consuming a Dao Elixir varies for each immortal," Nangong Yunyao explained. "Generally, the more apertures one has opened, the better the effect. However, cultivating one's law to grand completion during the Golden Immortal stage isn't something that can be achieved simply by consuming a second-grade Dao Elixir; arduous cultivation is essential."

"So, Fellow Daoist Nangong, you've consumed a second-grade Dao Elixir?" Wang Qingshan asked politely.

"My Law Tree stopped growing at seventy-nine zhang," Nangong Yunyao said slowly. "This situation is not uncommon in our Nangong Immortal Clan, or even in the entire North Sea Immortal Realm. Many Golden Immortal cultivators get stuck here. Whether one can achieve grand completion in their law still depends on the individual; external aids are always merely that—external."