Chapter 4306: Darkness Under the Lamp (No More Today)

As soon as he reached the entrance, the gates of Green Fence Pavilion opened, and Wang Mengshan stepped out, inviting Wang Changsheng inside.

Su Tianya and Wu Yan were also there; they had rented Green Fence Pavilion and settled in.

Wang Changsheng walked to the main seat, sat down, and said, "Tell me what you've found!"

"We found several places to gather information and collected some intelligence, including details about Daoist Moyun."

Wang Mengshan took out a green jade slip and handed it to Wang Changsheng with both hands.

Wang Changsheng took the jade slip, swept it with his divine sense, and a thoughtful expression appeared on his face.

Daoist Moyun was a lone rogue cultivator who had stayed in Jinxiao City for a long time. The intelligence gathered by Wang Mengshan and the other two was sparse and not very valuable.

"I purchased information about Daoist Moyun from the Hundred Sages Pavilion. Analyze it and tell me where he might go."

Wang Changsheng briefly repeated what Lan Tianhe had said.

"After causing such a huge stir, Daoist Moyun probably wouldn't dare stay on the Chaos Continent; he might have left already."

Wu Yan said.

"Not necessarily. If I were Daoist Moyun, I would return to Jinxiao City, go into secluded cultivation for tens of thousands of years, and then reappear. Why not? What if I leave the Chaos Continent now and encounter an ambush on the way? The most dangerous place is often the safest."

Wang Mengshan analyzed.

Normally, after causing such a large commotion, Daoist Moyun should have left the Chaos Continent to lay low. However, Wang Mengshan's analysis also made sense: the most dangerous place is often the safest, and it would be better for Daoist Moyun to return to Jinxiao City to weather the storm.

"Even so, wouldn't it be better if they left the Chaos Continent immediately after succeeding? Why risk so much to return to Jinxiao City?"

Su Tianya offered his opinion.

It is difficult to stop a Grand Unity Golden Immortal determined to leave. If Daoist Moyun had left the Chaos Continent immediately after the incident, he would have been hard to intercept, as no one would know his exit route.

"The Vice-Alliance Leader of the Green Crane Merchant Alliance is still alive. Inquire about him. I want to ask him about the secret aperture-opening technique; perhaps we can find clues through him. You all continue gathering information, see which cultivators Daoist Moyun was close to, and investigate their backgrounds."

Wang Changsheng instructed.

In such a vast world, it wouldn't be easy to find Daoist Moyun, especially after he stole from the Green Crane Merchant Alliance.

"Yes, Ancestor."

Wang Mengshan and the other two readily agreed, bowed, and withdrew.

Wang Changsheng flicked his sleeve, and Wang Tunian, Wang Yang, and Wang Chan flew out from the spirit beast bracelet, landing on the ground.

"Pay attention to any injured Grand Unity Golden Immortals. If you find a suspicious target, do not alert them; notify me immediately. Here are your residence permits; keep them with you."

Wang Changsheng took out three golden jade tokens and distributed them.

"Yes, Master."

Wang Tunian and the other two agreed in unison, took the jade tokens, and turned to leave.

Wang Changsheng took out nineteen jade slips of various colors, a thoughtful expression on his face. The slips recorded information about immortals who had comprehended soul laws, ranging from Golden Immortals to Grand Luo Golden Immortals, most of whom had already perished.

Among them, three Golden Immortal cultivators had mastered soul laws; one had already died, and the remaining two were a male and a female.

Daoist Moyun had encountered Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan in the territory of Kunlun Immortal City. If he intended to investigate, it would be easy for him to trace them.

"Daoist Moyun, don't let me find you."

Wang Changsheng muttered to himself, his face filled with killing intent.

He put away the jade slips, stood up, and walked out.

A three-story tall azure pavilion had "Azure Moon Pavilion" written in three large golden characters on its plaque.

In a certain secret chamber, countless profound array patterns were inscribed on the stone walls, emitting strong restrictive fluctuations.

Daoist Moyun was seated cross-legged on a green cushion, his face pale and aura weak. He was speaking with a stout, gold-robed old man.

"I purchased information from the Hundred Sages Pavilion; many people are looking for you."

The gold-robed old man said.

"Hmph, the most dangerous place is the safest. Probably no one would expect me to be hiding within Jinxiao City."

Daoist Moyun snorted coldly and scoffed.

He and other Grand Unity Golden Immortals attacked the Green Crane Merchant Alliance's caravan and successfully seized the secret aperture-opening technique. However, the spoils were unevenly distributed, leading to a fierce fight with his accomplices over the treasures. He fought desperately to break through the encirclement, which is how the news spread. He then hid himself in a spatial profound-heaven treasure and had a clone carry him into Jinxiao City.

No one knew of this clone's existence, so his chances of being discovered were very low.

"Your situation isn't optimistic. You need to find a rare third-tier immortal elixir for your injuries."

The gold-robed old man said with some concern.

Jin Hao, a late-stage Golden Immortal, was one of Daoist Moyun's clones.

"By the way, have you found any leads on the information I asked you to inquire about?"

Daoist Moyun remembered something and asked.

Hundreds of thousands of years ago, he traveled to the territory of Kunlun Immortal City, entering the Qiankun Ruins to search for treasures. There, he encountered two Golden Immortal cultivators who had mastered Daoist arts and also soul laws.

He had left a clone to secretly gather information, but the clone was destroyed, breaking the lead.

After returning to Jinxiao City, he inquired with the Hundred Sages Pavilion but found no clues.

"Two cultivators are very suspicious, but they operate in Kunlun Immortal City."

Jin Hao said.

"Who?"

Daoist Moyun pressed.

"The Azure Lotus Immortals. Immortal Lord Taihao had already achieved complete mastery of laws during his Golden Immortal stage and cultivated into a peak true spirit. After advancing to Grand Unity Golden Immortal, he used his physical divine abilities to destroy an eight-colored chaotic beast. His Wang family is also related by marriage to the Nangong Immortal Clan."

Jin Hao reported.

"The Azure Lotus Immortals! Immortal Lord Taihao! The Nangong Immortal Clan!"

A look of apprehension appeared in Daoist Moyun's eyes.

He too had cultivated laws to great mastery, but he admitted to himself that he was no match for Wang Changsheng. Furthermore, the Wang family was allied with the Nangong Immortal Clan through marriage, making them a powerful force that would be difficult to contend with.

"Put this matter aside for now. First, go find a third-tier immortal elixir for healing. Be careful not to be followed. Also, collect these materials; I plan to modify my aperture-opening technique."

Daoist Moyun took out a green jade slip and handed it to Jin Hao.

He had communicated with several Grand Unity Golden Immortals and learned that the more apertures a Grand Unity Golden Immortal opened, the greater their success rate in advancing to Grand Luo Golden Immortal. The strength of one's soul and physical body were also crucial.

The "Immortal Scripture of Aperture Opening," the secret aperture-opening technique they stole from the Green Crane Merchant Alliance, allowed for a maximum of eight opened apertures. He needed to disperse his previously opened apertures and switch to cultivating the "Immortal Scripture of Aperture Opening." Of course, the laws he had already mastered would remain and would not need to be re-cultivated. He had currently only opened seven apertures, mastering seven types of law power. To master more law power, he would need to open more apertures.

Jin Hao took the jade slip, turned, and left.

"Once I've recovered, I'll go to Kunlun Immortal City's territory."

Daoist Moyun muttered to himself as he sat in meditation to regulate his breath.