Chapter 4293: Old Friend Visits

Based on information provided by Wang Changsheng, Shangguan Yunzhong successfully apprehended three spies. They had gathered a significant amount of intelligence on the Shangguan family, including the defenses of several Profound Cities under the family's jurisdiction and the identities of their top experts.

Shangguan Yunzhong secretly executed these three individuals, thus preserving the Shangguan family's reputation and altering their city defenses. Had it not been for Wang Changsheng's warning, the Shangguan family would have suffered significant losses. The exposure of these three spies would also have severely impacted the Shangguan family.

"They had already shown some tells; even without our reminder, Fellow Daoist Shangguan would have discovered them. It was a minor matter," Wang Changsheng said modestly.

"We are preparing to host a Grand Unity Celebration. Fellow Daoist Shangguan, why don't you stay in Azure Lotus City for a while longer? We can then have a good few drinks together," Wang Ruyan said enthusiastically.

"Very well, then I shall impose," Shangguan Yunzhong agreed. He took out an exquisite golden jade box and handed it to Wang Changsheng, saying, "This is just a small token of my appreciation; please don't disdain it, Fellow Daoist Wang. Thank you for the warning. If anyone else had discovered the pseudo-immortals lurking in our Shangguan family, they might not have been so accommodating."

"Fellow Daoist Shangguan, you are too kind. It was merely a small effort," Wang Changsheng politely declined.

"While it might be a small effort for you, Fellow Daoist Wang, it is not for me. Could it be that Fellow Daoist Wang finds it too little?" Shangguan Yunzhong said with a serious expression.

"Very well then! I shall accept it with gratitude," Wang Changsheng replied, taking the jade box. After a brief chat, Shangguan Yunzhong bid farewell and settled into Azure Lotus City.

Wang Changsheng opened the lid of the box, and a surge of intense coldness rushed out. He glanced inside and saw a raw piece of Azure Blue Cold Jade, as large as a watermelon.

"Azure Blue Cold Jade!" Wang Changsheng nodded. They had also collected some Azure Blue Cold Jade during their earlier travels in the Nine-Star Immortal Realm.

"With such a large piece of Azure Blue Cold Jade, my husband, you should have no problem refining a set of high-grade immortal artifacts, right?" Wang Ruyan said with a smile.

Wang Changsheng nodded. "If I spend a bit more time, I should be able to refine a set." As they were hosting a Grand Unity Celebration, they expected to receive a good amount of artifact-refining materials. Setting aside personal connections, given Wang Changsheng's ability to refine high-grade immortal artifacts, any other Grand Unity Golden Immortals seeking his assistance with artifact refining would surely offer generous gifts.

After a brief chat, Wang Changsheng entered a secret chamber. He sat cross-legged on a blue meditation cushion, took out an exquisite blue jade box, and opened it to reveal nine golden pills.

They were Nine-Leaf Golden Soul Pills, a third-tier immortal elixir. These pills could assist Wang Changsheng in cultivating the "Heavenly Soul Treasure Scripture," thereby strengthening his divine soul.

Wang Changsheng picked up one Nine-Leaf Golden Soul Pill with two fingers and placed it in his mouth. The pill melted upon contact with his tongue, and a powerful wave of soul energy surged into his Soul Sea.

Wang Changsheng closed his eyes and began to cultivate, using the methods outlined in the "Heavenly Soul Treasure Scripture."

***

Meanwhile, in Phoenix Heaven City, within a vibrant garden villa.

Nangong Yunxin, Nangong Yunyao, and Nangong Yunyue were seated in a hexagonal stone pavilion, sipping tea and chatting. Before Nangong Yunxin lay two portraits, those of Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan.

"So it's them!" Nangong Yunxin said with a smile.

"Brother Yunxin, you know them?" Nangong Yunyue asked curiously. Nangong Yunxin had traveled with his elders in the past. After returning, he had been cultivating on Phoenix Heaven Island and only came to the Chaos Continent after reaching the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage. He was delayed for a while due to an unforeseen matter on his way.

"I met them when I accompanied Ancestor Changfeng to the Nine-Star Immortal Realm for the Nine-Essence Dao Discussion. At that time, they were only at the Golden Immortal stage, and I sparred with Fellow Daoist Wang. Hundreds of thousands of years have passed, and they have now advanced to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage, and Fellow Daoist Wang has even grasped the Soul Law," Nangong Yunxin explained, a reminiscent look on his face.

He had even made an agreement with Wang Changsheng to spar again in the future. He never expected Wang Changsheng to be living and working in the territory of the Nangong Immortal Family.

"Brother Yunxin, when Senior Wang sparred with you at the Golden Immortal stage, did he use the Soul Law?" Nangong Yunyue asked curiously.

"No, perhaps Fellow Daoist Wang hadn't yet comprehended the Soul Law at that time, or perhaps he was hiding his true abilities! He fought me to a draw using physical divine abilities. Since they are hosting a celebration, I must attend." Nangong Yunxin was eager to try. When he sparred with Wang Changsheng back then, his cultivation was higher, so the fight wasn't as satisfying. Now, both he and Wang Changsheng are at the early Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage, making a spar much fairer.

"What? Senior Wang could fight you to a draw even at the Golden Immortal stage?" Nangong Yunyue said in surprise.

"It was just a spar, not a life-or-death battle. Still, I never expected him to have mastered the Soul Law," Nangong Yunxin sighed with emotion.

After returning to the Northern Sea Immortal Realm, he strove to reach the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage and successfully advanced. He then attempted to comprehend the Soul Law with the aid of soul cultivation techniques. Regrettably, he failed to comprehend the Soul Law.

As it happened, the Azure Lotus Immortals were hosting a celebration. He intended to go and offer his congratulations, and while there, seek Wang Changsheng's insights on comprehending the Soul Law, and perhaps even have another spar with him.

"Even so, he is still very impressive," Nangong Yunyue said. After a few more minutes of conversation, Nangong Yunxin left the villa and teleported to Azure Lotus City.

Upon arriving near Azure Lotus Peak, he sent a sound transmission talisman to Wang Changsheng. Not long after, Wang Ruyan flew out from Azure Lotus Peak. Seeing Nangong Yunxin, she was filled with shock.

"Fellow Daoist Nangong, why are you here? Are you a member of the Nangong Immortal Family?" Wang Ruyan asked, puzzled.

What a coincidence! The Golden Immortal cultivator they had met during their early travels turned out to be a member of the Nangong Immortal Family. They had previously sent people to inquire about Nangong Yunxin, but without any information, they hadn't connected him to the Nangong Immortal Family.

"Indeed. I rarely venture to the Chaos Continent. Even if Madam Wang sent people to investigate, they wouldn't find any trace of me," Nangong Yunxin explained.

He was a key cultivation talent of the Nangong Immortal Family. His very existence was a secret. Many clan members only knew of his existence but didn't know much about him, let alone outsiders.

"I see. It seems fate has brought us together. Fellow Daoist Nangong, please come in," Wang Ruyan invited Nangong Yunxin into Azure Lotus Peak.

She sent a sound transmission talisman to Wang Changsheng. Not long after, Wang Changsheng emerged. He was also greatly surprised to see Nangong Yunxin.

"Fellow Daoist Nangong, so you are from the Nangong Immortal Family after all," Wang Changsheng said with a smile.

"I heard you are hosting a Grand Unity Celebration, so I came to offer my congratulations. And while I'm here, I'd like to ask Fellow Daoist Wang for advice on comprehending the Soul Law," Nangong Yunxin said sincerely.

"I wouldn't presume to offer guidance, but we can certainly exchange insights!" Wang Changsheng replied modestly. The three of them then went to the stone pavilion, sat down, and chatted while sipping tea.

Nangong Yunxin humbly sought advice, and Wang Changsheng patiently offered his guidance.

"Fellow Daoist Nangong, wouldn't it be better for you to comprehend the Spatial Law instead?" Wang Changsheng asked curiously.

"Both the Spatial Law and the Soul Law are Supreme Laws," Nangong Yunxin explained with a wry smile. "It's not as if I can comprehend them just by wishing to."

While the Nangong Immortal Family boasts many experts, not many of their clan members have mastered Supreme Laws.