Chapter 4269: Sent to the Mortal Realm

In Qinglian City, within the Tianchen Sea Territory, Wang Yongqian was seated in a stone pavilion in a tranquil manor, receiving a report from Wang Changming.

"Patriarch," Wang Changming reported, "many immortal cultivation families wish to form marriage alliances with us, and thirty-five Golden Immortal cultivators, drawn by our reputation, have come seeking to join the Wang family."

News had spread that Wang Changsheng had mastered the Law of Soul, as well as the fact that he had slain an eight-colored chaotic beast. Consequently, numerous factions sought marriage alliances with the Wang family, and many high-level rogue cultivators desired to join them.

The Wang family was currently in a period of rapid ascent, with many factions viewing them favorably. Their status was soaring, and with a Supreme within their ranks, the Qinglian Wang family had gained considerable renown in the Beihai Immortal Territory.

"Screen them carefully," Wang Yongqian instructed. "It's better to have too few than to compromise on quality." While the Wang family was open to recruiting, strict vetting was essential. They could not accept evil cultivators who were prone to annihilating entire clans or sects, nor did they wish to offend such individuals.

"Understood, Patriarch," Wang Changming replied. A thought crossed his mind, and he added with a smile, "If our family were to produce another Supreme, our reputation would undoubtedly soar even higher, and our development would be even more robust."

"Our family is currently thriving," Wang Yongqian stated, "but at this moment, many factions are watching us closely. Ensure our clansmen are well-disciplined, and strictly punish anyone who violates family rules."

The more a family prospers, the more cautious it must become, for a prominent tree is often the first to be felled by the wind. While the Beihai Immortal Territory had many Grand Unity Golden Immortals, few had mastered Supreme Laws. Due to Wang Changsheng's influence, even a minor misstep by the Wang family could be immensely exaggerated.

Wang Changming acknowledged the command and departed. Suddenly, a beam of yellow light descended from the sky, revealing a shimmering yellow flying boat. A group of cultivators stood upon it; the highest-ranked among them was a statuesque young woman in a purple gown, whose aura clearly marked her as a Grand Unity Golden Immortal.

Wang Qingcheng, Bai Yuqi, Ye Haitang, and others were present, their expressions respectful. The young woman in purple was Nangong Changyan, an early-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal and a Grade 3 Immortal Array Master.

Wang Changsheng had requested the Nangong Immortal Clan's assistance in setting up the Nine-Star Falling Immortal Array. The array's core material was Nine-Star Golden Marrow Crystal, of which the Wang family had acquired two pieces. Wang Changsheng purchased the remaining array materials from the Nangong Immortal Clan using crystal cores. The Nangong Immortal Clan proved very generous, asserting that Wang Changsheng's contributions were significant. They not only provided the rest of the array materials free of charge but also dispatched Nangong Changyan to assist with the array's construction.

For the Nangong Immortal Clan, establishing the Nine-Star Falling Immortal Array was a minor task, especially since the Wang family had already procured the crucial Nine-Star Golden Marrow Crystal.

"Ancestor Qingcheng, may I ask who this senior is?" Wang Yongqian inquired cautiously, bowing respectfully.

"This is Senior Nangong from the Nangong Immortal Clan," Wang Qingcheng explained. "Father invited her here to help us set up the Nine-Star Falling Immortal Array. Yongqian, immediately assemble a group of Immortal Array Masters to assist Senior Nangong with its construction."

"Understood, Ancestor Qingcheng," Wang Yongqian replied, her face alight with excitement. With the Nine-Star Falling Immortal Array in place, the Wang family would be able to dispatch Mahayana cultivators to the lower realms, delivering cultivation resources and imparting techniques to their kinsmen there.

"Senior Nangong, you must be weary from your journey," Wang Qingcheng said courteously. "Please follow me; I'll arrange accommodations for you." He then cast a spell, and the yellow flying boat soared away.

Wang Yongqian retrieved a golden magic disk, infused it with a spell, and issued an order: "Changming, gather all the clan's Immortal Array Masters. Have them work with Senior Nangong to set up the Nine-Star Falling Immortal Array. We'll soon be able to send people to the lower realms." She explained that cultivation resources were scarce in the lower realms, with only one clan member ascending to the Immortal Realm every tens of thousands of years. If they could supply resources to their lower-realm kinsmen, more would ascend. Bringing even ten or eight Profound Heaven Treasures down would significantly boost their strength.

"Understood, Patriarch," Wang Changming acknowledged. Three days later, under Nangong Changyan's expert direction, the Wang family's Immortal Array Masters began constructing the Nine-Star Falling Immortal Array on Dongli Island. While using raw materials made the process somewhat intricate, Nangong Changyan's exceptional array formation skills, combined with the abundance of skilled artisans within the Wang family, ensured the array was completed in less than half a month.

On Dongli Island, a vast bluestone plaza featured nine enormous silver stone pillars, each intricately carved with arcane array patterns. These nine pillars formed a circle, enclosing a massive silver magic array at its center. The array itself was covered with tens of thousands of uniformly sized indentations, each holding a high-grade immortal elemental stone. At the very heart of the array, a fist-sized hollow cradled a Nine-Star Golden Marrow Crystal.

Nangong Changyan, Wang Qingcheng, Wang Yongqian, Ye Haitang, Bai Yuqi, and several dozen other cultivators stood nearby.

"The array has been set up," Nangong Changyan stated, "but we still need to activate and test it to confirm its success."

"Yun Chu, step onto the array and test it," Ye Haitang instructed, looking at a tall young man in a golden robe. This young man was a late-Mahayana cultivator, serving as a clone for a True Immortal clan member. Even if an unforeseen accident occurred during the descent, it would merely result in the loss of a clone.

Wang Yunzhu nodded and stepped onto the array. Ye Haitang then produced a silver magic disk and cast several spells into it.

The array patterns covering the nine silver stone pillars flared brilliantly, emitting dazzling silver light, and the magic array began to shake violently.

Wang Yunzhu then drew a shimmering talisman, slapped it against his body, and in a flash of spiritual light, a robust nine-colored armor materialized, encasing his entire form.

The power of the realm interface was immensely strong; even with the array, accidents remained a possibility. A blinding flash of silver light erupted from the array, consuming Wang Yunzhu's form.

As the silver light dissipated, Wang Yunzhu was gone.

"Senior Nangong, you've put in much effort recently," Wang Qingcheng said politely. "Please return and rest for now. It will be some time before we receive any news."

The Nine-Star Falling Immortal Array could transport Wang Yunzhu to a realm within the Dongxuan Continent Realm Cluster, though its exact destination could not be guaranteed. It was entirely possible he might be sent to a dangerous location. Even if Wang Yunzhu successfully descended and reached the Xuanyang Realm, it would still take time for him to establish contact with the Wang family members there.

Nangong Changyan nodded in agreement and followed Wang Qingcheng away from Dongli Island, returning to Qinglian Island to rest.

"Let's return as well," Wang Yongqian suggested. "Should there be any news regarding Yunzhu, we will be informed." Wang Yong'an remained behind to guard the array, while Wang Yongqian and the others departed.

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Meanwhile, in the Seven Stars Sea Territory of the Beihai Immortal Territory, Immortal Fairy Luoshui was seated in a green stone pavilion within an expansive manor, listening to a report from Murong Changhai.

Immortal Fairy Luoshui and several surviving members of the Murong family had joined the Yanluo Palace, pledging their service.

"The Law of Soul! As expected," Immortal Fairy Luoshui murmured, frowning. "It seems Cangli Island did fall into the Wang family's hands."

Cangli Island had once manifested within the Murong family's territory. Two Golden Immortals from the Murong family had ventured in to investigate but were swiftly slain before they could relay any information, and the island subsequently vanished.

At that time, Wang Changsheng's cultivation level was not high, leading the Murong family to initially suspect veteran Golden Immortals from the Tianchen Sea Territory. Now, however, it seemed clear that Wang Changsheng was responsible.

"True Man Taihao commands the Law of Soul and can slay an eight-colored chaotic beast; his power is extraordinary," Murong Changhai said, his face etched with worry. "Our quest for revenge has become significantly more difficult."

"Success depends on effort," Immortal Fairy Luoshui declared, a cold glint in her eyes. "We are currently in the shadows, while they are exposed. It should still be relatively easy for us to deal with them. However, cultivation is paramount. With our current strength, we are no match for True Man Taihao. We must first cultivate diligently and enhance our power!"

The annihilation of her clan was a blood feud that could never be forgiven. Given the opportunity, she would surely eradicate the Wang family. Murong Changhai acknowledged her words and then departed.