Chapter 4303: Ink Cloud Taoist

Chaos Continent, Qinglian City.

The city buzzed with the clamor of people and carriages.

“I heard a mid-grade Immortal-Slaying Arrow will be for sale at this auction. Tsk, tsk, other cities rarely offer mid-grade Immortal-Slaying Arrows.”

“What do you mean ‘rarely’? I’ve been on the Chaos Continent for over a million years, and I’ve never heard of any city selling a mid-grade Immortal-Slaying Arrow. It’s a shame there’s only one; I wonder who will manage to acquire it.”

“The mid-grade Immortal-Slaying Arrow is out of my league, but the Green Lotus True Spirit Pill offers an opportunity. With this pill, we have a high chance of cultivating into a top-tier True Spirit.”

“Indeed! I heard the Wang family is also offering various types of Second-tier Immortal Wine for sale, which are said to have a similar effect to the Green Lotus True Spirit Pill.”

“The Mayfly Clan, the Shangguan, Chu, and Cao families have also brought many excellent items. I hope this trip isn't in vain. Many Golden Immortal cultivators have arrived; they are all here for these treasures.”

The cultivators chatted animatedly, each sharing their opinions.

The Wang family, in conjunction with multiple factions, organized a large-scale auction, presenting many valuable items, including a mid-grade Immortal-Slaying Arrow, which attracted numerous immortals.

Qinglian City regularly hosts auctions, serving two purposes: selling goods and collecting cultivation resources. The mid-grade Immortal-Slaying Arrow, mid-grade Chaos Armor, and Green Lotus True Spirit Pill were merely eye-catching lures to attract immortals.

Qinglian Peak, a private chamber.

Wang Changsheng sat cross-legged on a blue futon, his gaze fixed on the Green Lotus Creation Cauldron before him.

He had already helped the Carefree Demon Lord upgrade his Natal Immortal Artifact to high-grade, and the Carefree Demon Lord had since departed from Qinglian City.

Wang Changsheng was in the process of refining a high-grade Chaos Armor, with the core material being the hide of an eight-colored Chaos Beast from the late Taiyi Golden Immortal stage.

A short while later, a sound transmission talisman flew in, landing before Wang Changsheng.

Wang Changsheng ignored it, his gaze still fixed on the Green Lotus Creation Cauldron.

Half a day later, his hand seals changed, the cauldron lid flew off, and a piece of armor gleaming with treasure light emerged, hovering in mid-air.

“Success! A high-grade Chaos Armor.”

Wang Changsheng’s face lit up with joy; this was the first high-grade Chaos Armor he had successfully refined.

Besides the hide of the late Taiyi Golden Immortal stage eight-colored Chaos Beast, a large amount of Hunyuan Stone was also required. If not for the scarcity of Hunyuan Stone, Wang Changsheng could have refined many more high-grade Chaos Armors.

He put away the high-grade Chaos Armor, then flicked a finger. A blue light shot out, striking the sound transmission talisman, which instantly ignited. Wang Tunian’s voice then sounded: “Master, Mengshan has an urgent matter to report.”

“An urgent matter!”

Wang Changsheng left the private chamber and stepped outside.

Wang Tunian and Wang Mengshan were seated around a green stone table, which was laden with fine wine and delicious dishes. Wang Tunian was feasting heartily.

“Ancestor! We’ve found the person you were looking for.”

Wang Mengshan stood up, took out a green jade slip, and handed it to Wang Changsheng.

Wang Changsheng’s divine sense entered it, and a thoughtful expression appeared on his face.

“Daoist Moyun! Joyful City.”

Wang Changsheng murmured to himself.

In their early years, while seeking treasures in the Qiankun Ruins, they were pursued by a Taiyi Golden Immortal. Wang Changsheng had dispatched clan members to gather information on this individual, intending to eliminate him.

According to the intelligence gathered by Wang Mengshan, the Taiyi Golden Immortal who pursued them was active in Joyful City's territory, calling himself Daoist Moyun.

Joyful City is an Immortal City, overseen by a Dao Ancestor. Unlike other Immortal Cities, Joyful City and its subordinate cities operate solely on money. Regardless of any transgressions committed elsewhere, one can find refuge within Joyful City's territory, a privilege extended to both immortals and Chaos Beasts.

Chaos Beasts also have their traitors; they are not tolerated by immortals, nor by Chaos Beast tribes, so they flee to Joyful City.

Only with sufficient wealth can one remain in Joyful City.

“Joyful City is also known as Sinless City. It’s a gathering point for traitors from various factions, including Chaos Beasts, though their numbers are small; most are immortals. We only managed to learn this individual’s Daoist title; his movements and origins remain unknown to us.”

Wang Mengshan reported.

Joyful City’s territory borders Kunlun Immortal City. However, Joyful City’s domain is considerable, making it no easy task to locate a Taiyi Golden Immortal there.

“If we go to Joyful City’s territory, how will we find this individual? Joyful City’s domain is vast; locating a Taiyi Golden Immortal there won’t be easy.”

Wang Changsheng said.

Daoist Moyun poses a hidden threat. If word spreads that they possess Dao arts, even with the Nangong Immortal Clan as their in-laws, the Wang family would face trouble. There are many rogue cultivators at the Taiyi Golden Immortal stage, and even some at the Daluo Golden Immortal stage.

“The Hundred Scholars Tower is an intelligence organization somewhat similar to the Seventh Moon Pavilion. The difference is that they only accept Chaos Beast cores, and their prices are very high. We can inquire about this individual’s whereabouts from the Hundred Scholars Tower.”

Wang Mengshan said.

“Do we need a token or a secret code?”

Wang Changsheng asked.

“No, the Hundred Scholars Tower operates openly; they have branches in multiple cities.”

Wang Mengshan said.

“Select a few capable clan members to accompany me to Joyful City’s territory. We must eliminate this individual.”

Wang Changsheng instructed.

“Yes, Ancestor.”

Wang Mengshan agreed, accepted the order, and departed.

“Husband, let me accompany you! We can look out for each other.”

Wang Ruyan’s voice rang out as she emerged from the pavilion.

“Qinglian City cannot be left without a Taiyi Golden Immortal overseeing it. Should Chaos Beasts attack the city in our absence, it would be disastrous. I can handle this myself.”

Wang Changsheng explained. The Wang family had poured immense effort into Qinglian City, and the majority of the family’s elite members resided there.

If they were not in Qinglian City and a Nine-Colored Chaos Beast attacked, Chu Tianfeng and the others would be unable to stop it. Wang Ruyan, however, could use her Dao art, the Soul Suppression Melody, to deal with a Nine-Colored Chaos Beast that had mutated twice, posing no problem for her.

He also didn’t know how long it would take to locate Daoist Moyun. For caution’s sake, Wang Changsheng believed it would suffice to bring only a few clan members. Frankly, there were too few Taiyi Golden Immortals within the clan.

“Why don’t we wait until Qingshan and the others advance to the Taiyi Golden Immortal stage before seeking this individual?”

Wang Ruyan suggested.

“This individual’s existence is a hidden danger. Although we did not reveal our true forms, if he is determined to investigate, he could still trace us. We must eliminate him as soon as possible.”

Wang Changsheng stated.

Within Kunlun Immortal City’s domain, few immortals have comprehended the Divine Soul Laws. The news of Wang Changsheng having comprehended them has already spread; it’s just unknown whether it has reached Joyful City yet.

“Time waits for no one. I too wish to wait until Qingshan and the others advance to the Taiyi Golden Immortal stage, but every day we delay increases our risk of exposure.”

Wang Changsheng sighed.

Many matters were not as he wished them to be.

“Alright! Please be extra careful. I will send people to spread news that a Golden Immortal cultivator has comprehended the Divine Soul Laws, hoping to obscure the truth.”

Wang Ruyan cautioned.

Wang Changsheng’s reasoning was sound; the longer they delayed, the greater their risk of exposure.

“I will. I’m leaving things here to you. By the way, this is the high-grade Chaos Armor I’ve refined, along with five high-grade Immortal-Slaying Cannons. I’ll also leave the immortal vessel with you. Should you be unable to defend Qinglian City, retreat with the clan members, preserving as much of our vital strength as possible.”

Wang Changsheng took out a blue storage bracelet and handed it to Wang Ruyan.

He gave a few instructions, altered his appearance, and departed from Qinglian City with Wang Mengshan and a few others.