Chapter 4282: As Smoke in Seclusion

Not long after, Wang Changsheng and Nangong Yulang arrived at a secluded estate. The estate featured waterwheel corridors, exotic flowers, and unusual rock formations.

Nangong Yueshuo stood beneath a towering, entirely red tree, with some red leaves scattered on the ground.

"Greetings, Senior Nangong." Wang Changsheng bowed respectfully, his expression solemn.

Nangong Yueshuo nodded and said kindly, "As I mentioned at the celebration just now, I will guide you in cultivating the laws. Feel free to ask anything you wish."

Wang Changsheng expressed his gratitude and then described the difficulties he encountered in cultivating the laws. Nangong Yueshuo answered each question, providing examples from her own cultivation experience for Wang Changsheng's reference.

Their conversation lasted for most of the day, and Wang Changsheng benefited greatly. He thought of something, but hesitated to speak.

"There are no outsiders here; speak your mind." Nangong Yueshuo's tone was gentle.

"Senior Nangong, what are the benefits of a Soul Crystal?" Wang Changsheng asked curiously.

"A Soul Crystal is a manifestation of a soul that has reached a certain level of power. It allows one to cast certain soul secret arts. You should know that a top-tier Immortal Physique is one of the basic requirements for aspiring to be a Dao Ancestor. In addition, sufficient immortal essence power and a sufficiently powerful soul are also fundamental conditions," Nangong Yueshuo explained.

"So, after forming a Soul Crystal, the soul still needs to continue strengthening?" Wang Changsheng asked.

"Exactly. Reaching the Grand Luo Golden Immortal stage, forming a Soul Crystal is just a matter of time. To aspire to be a Dao Ancestor, your soul still needs to grow stronger, but that's too far off for you now. You have currently cultivated a peak true spirit and possess soul cultivation techniques, so your soul won't be too weak. Spend more time on your physique. This is a bottle of Golden Ganoderma Immortal Forging Pills, refined with the core crystal of a Seven-Colored Chaos Beast from the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage. Its body-forging effect is excellent. I'm giving it to you; whether you can cultivate an Immortal Physique is up to you." Nangong Yueshuo took out a green porcelain bottle and handed it to Wang Changsheng.

"Thank you, Senior Nangong, for this elixir. I will never forget your great kindness." Wang Changsheng received the green porcelain bottle with both hands, expressing his gratitude.

"You don't need to be eternally grateful. Just select a promising junior from your descendants to become a dual cultivation partner with one of mine! With the protection of our Nangong Immortal Clan, you can progress further on your immortal path, and your Wang family can develop even better," Nangong Yueshuo said.

"Yes, Senior Nangong." Wang Changsheng readily agreed. An alliance through marriage with the Nangong Immortal Clan would bring significant benefits to both Wang Changsheng and the Wang family.

"Your family's strength is a bit weak. Your wife should advance to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage as soon as possible! If the Chaos Beasts attack the city again, they will definitely be led by Nine-Colored Chaos Beasts, and there's a good chance they'll be led by Nine-Colored Chaos Beasts that have evolved three times. If your strength is too weak, you won't be able to survive. But rest assured, our Nangong Immortal Clan will not stand by and watch the Chaos Beasts deal with you," Nangong Yueshuo advised.

"Thank you, Senior Nangong. My wife also plans to attempt to reach the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage," Wang Changsheng replied truthfully.

As Nangong Yueshuo had stated, the Wang family's strength was indeed too weak. With only Wang Changsheng as a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, it was difficult to support the family's development.

After a few more words of advice, Nangong Yueshuo had Nangong Yulang escort Wang Changsheng away.

No sooner had they left than Nangong Yuwei emerged from a side courtyard.

"So many years have passed, and a Supremacy has actually emerged under our command. We must protect him as much as possible. If he is fortunate enough to advance to the Grand Luo Golden Immortal stage, the Chahar Tribe will be of no concern," Nangong Yuwei said.

The Nangong Immortal Clan had previously seen immortals who comprehended Supremacy Laws, but they quickly perished. Those individuals merely comprehended Supremacy Laws; they were not Supremacies themselves. Wang Changsheng, however, comprehended the Soul Law during the Golden Immortal stage and mastered it, making him a true Supremacy.

"If our Old Ancestor can advance to become a Dao Ancestor, eradicating the Chahar Tribe will be effortless for us." Nangong Yueshuo's face showed a look of yearning.

"Becoming a Dao Ancestor is not that easy. One of our Old Ancestor's friends, Immortal Lord Feiyue, attempted to become a Dao Ancestor and died beneath the heavenly tribulation." Nangong Yuwei's expression was grave.

Grand Unity Golden Immortals have no lifespan limit. When attempting to break through to a higher realm, if they fail to pass the heavenly tribulation, they will perish, and their cultivation will be annihilated.

"What? Immortal Lord Feiyue was struck down by the heavenly tribulation? When did this happen?" Nangong Yueshuo asked in surprise.

"Ten million years ago. He had a contingency plan and left behind a clone, which is currently only at the peak of the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage. Despite having cultivated a top-tier Immortal Physique, he was still struck down by the heavenly tribulation. Throughout history, countless Grand Luo Golden Immortals who attempted to become Dao Ancestors have been killed by the heavenly tribulation," Nangong Yuwei sighed.

It would be false to say that Grand Luo Golden Immortals do not wish to advance to Dao Ancestors. However, successful attempts are rare. Since they no longer have lifespan limitations, some Grand Luo Golden Immortals, lacking confidence in passing the heavenly tribulation, choose not to attempt becoming a Dao Ancestor. Instead, they establish sects or families, forming their own powers and living freely.

"If he had a supreme defensive immortal artifact imbued with a Primal Chaos Spirit Treasure, he should have been able to pass the heavenly tribulation, right?" Nangong Yueshuo asked curiously.

"That's unclear. An immortal artifact imbued with a Primal Chaos Spirit Treasure is more powerful than an immortal artifact of the same grade, but upgrading its grade also becomes more difficult. Even Dao Ancestors would covet a supreme defensive immortal artifact imbued with a Primal Chaos Spirit Treasure, as not every Dao Ancestor possesses a Dao Artifact," Nangong Yuwei said.

If even Dao Ancestors would be tempted by such an item, how could a Grand Luo Golden Immortal easily obtain one?

"Alright, you have already perfected your laws; it's time to consider cultivating an Immortal Physique. To form a Soul Crystal, you must find the latter half of that soul cultivation technique," Nangong Yuwei said.

"I have already advanced to the Grand Luo Golden Immortal stage. Even the Sun-Moon Immortal Fruit would have little effect on me now. Otherwise, Uncle Changqing wouldn't have focused on cultivating his physique instead of attempting to reach the Grand Luo Golden Immortal stage," Nangong Yueshuo sighed.

"Little effect doesn't mean no effect. It's hard to say with such matters; one must always try," Nangong Yuwei said.

Nangong Yueshuo nodded and agreed.

***

Green Lotus City, Green Lotus Peak.

Wang Changsheng, Wang Ruyan, Wang Qingshan, Wang Qingling, Wang Qingcheng, and others were sitting in a green stone pavilion, conversing.

"I plan to go into seclusion in Tianqin City to attempt to reach the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage. You just need to know this; do not publicize it," Wang Ruyan said.

The outside world suspected that Wang Ruyan had also comprehended the Soul Law, but she did not admit it. Doing so would attract too much attention, not because she feared the Nangong Immortal Clan, but because of the Chaos Beasts. If the Chaos Beasts knew that both Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan had mastered the Soul Law and were both Supremacies, they would attach even greater importance to the Wang family.

The heavenly tribulation and celestial phenomena for Supremacies attempting to break through to major realms are different. There were too many immortals in Green Lotus City, making it difficult to keep secrets. Wang Ruyan intended to seclude herself in Tianqin City to attempt to reach the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage, as it was a Profound City directly controlled by members of the Wang family.

"Understood, Mother," Wang Qingcheng agreed.

Wang Qingshan and the others naturally would not spread the news either; they all understood the gravity of the situation.

"Alright, you all can return to your cultivation now! I hope you can also advance to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage." Wang Changsheng sent them away.

He and Wang Ruyan teleported to Tianqin City and settled there. This matter was a top secret of the Wang family, known only to a few high-ranking members. The outside world still believed they were in Green Lotus City.