Chapter 4300: Auxiliary Immortal Artifact (Not Available Today)

Qinglian City, on the Chaos Continent.

Within the city, buildings stood as dense as a forest, and the sounds of bustling crowds never ceased.

Three hundred years had passed since the Grand Unity Celebration of the Qinglian Immortal Couple. Thanks to strategic resources like immortal puppets, immortal-annihilating cannons, and chaos armor, Qinglian City had grown increasingly prosperous.

The Wang family had formed marital alliances with multiple immortal cultivation families. The Commerce Hall sent people to the sea regions where their in-laws resided to collect cultivation resources. These resources were refined into finished products, transported to Qinglian City for sale, and then new cultivation resources were purchased and sent back to Tianchen Sea Region to cultivate more outstanding clan members, thus forming a virtuous cycle.

Within a quiet manor, pavilions and towers were scattered amidst exotic flowers and rare plants.

Wang Yixin and Wang Moxin were seated in a green stone pavilion, conversing with smiles on their faces.

The family's development was flourishing. The number of Golden Immortal cultivators was steadily increasing, and the strength of their affiliated forces had also improved significantly. Golden Immortal cultivators from factions like Zhenhai Palace, the Lan family, the Ni family, the Li family, the Wang family, the Myriad Spirit Sect, the Zhou family, and the Qi family had also grown in number. Furthermore, Chen Yun, the new leader of the Hao Yue Alliance, had become a dual cultivation partner with Wang Yunfu. The Hao Yue Alliance subsequently launched a purge, removing all disciples and followers closely associated with Yu Weiwei.

This greatly alarmed the leaders of factions such as the Beast Spirit Sect, the Lin family, and Cangyun Palace, who feared the Wang family intended to eliminate them. Some came to visit and pledge their loyalty, while others left to travel. The Wang family's explanation was that Yu Weiwei had colluded with heretical demons, which was why cultivators closely associated with her were being purged.

These factions remained skeptical, but fortunately, the Wang family showed no intention of harming them, which finally convinced them.

“I just concluded a major business deal with the Ephemera clan. I'll need to make a trip to Tianfu Sea Region,” Wang Moxin said.

Many factions conducted business with the Wang family, though this was largely unrelated to Wang Changsheng himself. Instead, the chaos armor and immortal-annihilating arrows forged by the Divine Armory Hall were incredibly popular, with only the Wang family's significant partners able to purchase them.

“Be careful on your journey. Many factions are watching us closely, and there are all sorts of people out there,” Wang Yixin cautioned.

“Understood,” Wang Moxin replied, rising to leave.

No sooner had he left than Cui Yao arrived.

“Cui Yao, where’s Chuanming?” Wang Yixin asked.

“The hall master is still in the Seven Star Sea Region. I have urgent matters to report to the Patriarch; the hall master specifically instructed me to report to him in person,” Cui Yao stated earnestly.

She had hurried to Qinglian City on the Chaos Continent as quickly as possible, intending to report to Wang Changsheng in person.

“Come with me. I’m not sure if the Patriarch is available,” Wang Yixin said, leading Cui Yao to the void near Qinglian Peak. She then sent a voice transmission talisman.

After the Grand Unity Celebration, Wang Changsheng had entered seclusion and hadn't appeared for several centuries. This was not unusual; it was common for Grand Unity Golden Immortals to cultivate in seclusion for millions of years.

A moment later, Wang Changsheng's voice resounded: “Come in and speak.”

“Yes, Patriarch,” Wang Yixin and Cui Yao replied, entering Qinglian Peak.

Wang Changsheng sat in a green stone pavilion, smiling. He had successfully refined a Grand Unity Golden Immortal-stage puppet beast and was currently cultivating the 'Heavenly Soul Grimoire'. He had only emerged after Wang Yixin sent him a voice transmission talisman.

“Cui Yao, you may report to the Patriarch now,” Wang Yixin said.

Cui Yao briefly explained the sequence of events and, while doing so, took out the nascent souls of Murong Changxing and Murong Changchen, handing them to Wang Changsheng.

“A mid-grade immortal artifact infused with a Primordial Spirit Treasure! That is indeed rare. If that’s the case, I’ll make a trip to the Seven Star Sea Region myself. I hope we can capture Immortal Lady Luoshui,” Wang Changsheng said.

Since it involved a mid-grade immortal artifact infused with a Primordial Spirit Treasure, other clan members might not be able to obtain it.

He sent a voice transmission talisman to Wang Ruyan, briefly explaining the situation. Then, changing his appearance, he and Cui Yao left Qinglian City and headed for the Seven Star Sea Region.

When they arrived at the Seven Star Market, Wang Chuanming and his two companions were still holding their posts.

At Qingli Pavilion, Wang Changsheng was seated in the main seat, while Wang Chuanming and his two companions reported to him.

“Their disciples suddenly disappeared?” Wang Changsheng asked with a frown.

The sudden disappearance of all of Murong Changxing’s disciples, their whereabouts unknown, strongly suggested they had been silenced.

“Exactly. Our analysis suggests they must have sensed something. The communication mirrors of Murong Changxing and Murong Changchen showed activity, but I didn't answer. We suspect Immortal Lady Luoshui tried to contact them, couldn't get through, sensed something was amiss, and immediately cut off all ties. It's likely Immortal Lady Luoshui is no longer in the market,” Wang Chuanming said with a tone of regret.

It was indeed a pity that they had only captured two remnants of the Murong family and failed to apprehend Immortal Lady Luoshui.

“At least we know she joined the Yama Palace; that's another clue,” Wang Changsheng said. He then changed his tone, adding, “What's the situation with the Xu family? Explain it in detail. I need to return to the Chaos Continent and can't stay in the Seven Star Sea Region for too long.”

“Patriarch, this is the information on the Xu family and Xu Tianlei. The Xu family has several Golden Immortal cultivators, and Xu Tianlei’s strength is considerable. It’s currently unclear what the mid-grade immortal artifact in his possession is; Murong Changxing and Murong Changchen only heard about it and never actually saw it,” Wang Chuanming said, taking out a golden jade slip and handing it to Wang Changsheng.

Wang Changsheng took the jade slip and, after scanning it with his divine sense, showed a thoughtful expression.

According to the intelligence Wang Chuanming had gathered, it was uncertain whether Xu Tianlei truly possessed a mid-grade immortal artifact infused with a Primordial Spirit Treasure. If word of such an item had leaked, it would have been snatched long ago.

“I’ll make a personal trip to the Xu family. I hope the intelligence is accurate. You all should allocate personnel and continue to investigate information about the Murong family remnants,” Wang Changsheng instructed.

“Yes, Patriarch,” Wang Chuanming and his three companions replied.

Wang Changsheng gave a few more instructions before leaving the Seven Star Market.

The Golden Scorpion Islands were located in the southwestern part of the Seven Star Sea Region. Countless forces of varying sizes resided there, with five being the most powerful. The Xu family was one of them.

Golden Crystal Island was the ancestral home of the Xu family. The Xu family boasted several Golden Immortal cultivators, and Xu Tianlei was their most senior and highest-cultivation clan member.

On this particular day, as he was cultivating in his residence, a voice transmission talisman flew in and stopped before him.

Xu Tianlei sensed something and quickly ceased his cultivation. He opened his mouth and spat out a yellow light that struck the talisman. The talisman spontaneously ignited, and a respectful female voice emerged: “Patriarch, an elder has come to visit, specifically asking for you.”

“An elder! A Grand Unity Golden Immortal!” Xu Tianlei muttered, frowning. He quickly walked out, where a graceful young woman in a purple dress stood at the doorway, looking anxious.

“Yu Yun, what exactly is going on? Have we offended a Grand Unity Golden Immortal recently?” Xu Tianlei asked with a frown.

“Patriarch, we haven’t offended any Grand Unity Golden Immortals! If we truly had, they would have acted directly; there would be no need for such politeness,” Xu Yuyun explained, understanding that a Grand Unity Golden Immortal appearing at their doorstep was not necessarily good news.

“Whatever fate brings, good or ill, cannot be avoided. Never mind, I’ll go out and meet them,” Xu Tianlei said, flying out.

A plain-looking young man in a blue robe stood high in the sky, his expression indifferent. It was none other than Wang Changsheng, who had altered his appearance.

Xu Tianlei flew out, bowed, and politely said, “This junior, Xu Tianlei, greets esteemed senior. May I ask what instructions senior has for me?”

“Hand over that mid-grade immortal artifact infused with a Primordial Spirit Treasure, and I will depart immediately. Think carefully before you answer me,” Wang Changsheng stated. As he spoke, he flicked his sleeve, and a golden, glittering metal orb flew out. He cast a spell into it, and the orb immediately burst forth with brilliant golden light, transforming into a golden-armored guard emitting a terrifying spiritual pressure.

“A third-tier immortal puppet!” Xu Tianlei exclaimed, his face filled with shock. It seemed the visitor had quite an impressive background, possessing even a third-tier immortal puppet.

It seemed it would be impossible to deceive this person.

After a brief thought, Xu Tianlei took out an exquisite golden jade box, tossed it to Wang Changsheng, and said, “This treasure is an auxiliary immortal artifact. If esteemed senior likes it, I offer it as a gift.”

“I will test it with a celestial measuring plate. As long as you haven't lied, I will leave immediately,” Wang Changsheng said. He took out a golden, shimmering plate and cast a spell into it. The golden plate then emitted a burst of golden light that enveloped Xu Tianlei.

Wang Changsheng asked a few questions, and Xu Tianlei answered truthfully. The celestial measuring plate showed no anomalies.

“I’m giving these items to you as an exchange. I don't wish for too many people to know about this matter,” Wang Changsheng said. He took out a golden storage bracelet, tossed it to Xu Tianlei, then retracted the puppet beast and departed as a streak of light.

Xu Tianlei scanned the items with his divine sense, his face lighting up with joy. This senior was indeed very generous. That mid-grade immortal artifact was rather useless to him, so exchanging it for a large sum of wealth was a good deal.