Chapter 4322: Qingling Advances to Taiyi

On Profound Sun Island in the Sky Morning Sea, Wang Yongqian and Wang Qingxiao stood at the top of a high peak, their faces etched with worry.

A massive six-colored thundercloud hovered high above, with lightning flashing and thunder rumbling. Thick bolts of six-colored immortal lightning struck down, heading straight for a particular peak. The peak's summit was enveloped by a dense yellow mist, obscuring the view of what was happening inside. As the six-colored immortal lightning bolts struck and disappeared into the yellow mist, the mist gradually dispersed.

Wang Qingling was attempting to advance to the Taiyi Golden Immortal stage. Previously, Liu Hongxue had only opened 105 immortal orifices after taking an immortal pill. However, Wang Qingling successfully opened all 108 immortal orifices, triggering a lightning tribulation. As long as she survived it, she would become a Taiyi Golden Immortal.

Time passed, and the power of the falling six-colored immortal lightning grew stronger. Shockwaves surged like tides, and dust filled the sky. Each time a bolt struck, Profound Sun Island trembled. After more than half an hour, the six-colored thundercloud had shrunk to only a few dozen feet in size. After swirling and churning, it transformed into a six-colored Qilin wreathed in lightning, emanating an aura of destruction.

The six-colored Qilin plunged from high altitude, heading directly for the peak. Before the six-colored Qilin could strike, a massive hand materialized instantly. Beast shadows could be seen on its surface. The giant palm collided with the six-colored Qilin. The Qilin's body quivered, then burst open, transforming into a massive sphere of six-colored lightning that engulfed the entire peak.

A moment later, the lightning dispersed, revealing Wang Qingling standing on scorched earth. She was wearing tattered medium-grade chaotic armor, her face slightly pale, and her aura weak. Before attempting to reach the Taiyi Golden Immortal stage, she had already achieved great mastery of the Laws. The lightning tribulation was quite powerful, but fortunately, her family had provided significant assistance, allowing her to successfully overcome it.

"Congratulations, Sister, on advancing to the Taiyi Golden Immortal stage," Wang Qingxiao said, flying over with a smile. He was only at the late-stage Golden Immortal realm, with minor mastery of the Laws.

"Congratulations, Ancestor Qingling. Our family now has five Taiyi Golden Immortals!" Wang Yongqian was overjoyed.

Wang Qingling smiled, nodded, and said, "I'll leave things here to you, Yongqian. I need to return and go into seclusion for a while." She and Wang Qingxiao returned to Azure Lotus Island, while Wang Yongqian dispatched people to handle the aftermath.

Back on Azure Lotus Island, Wang Yongqian summoned Wang Changming and instructed, "Has Qingfeng departed yet?" Long Qingfeng was currently at the Golden Immortal stage. He had recently returned from a cargo escort mission and was preparing to transport a batch of goods to the Chaotic Continent.

"Not yet, but he's about to depart," Wang Changming replied.

"Have him inform the clan members in Azure Lotus City about Ancestor Qingling's advancement to the Taiyi Golden Immortal stage," Wang Yongqian ordered.

"Yes, Family Head," Wang Changming replied. He took out a shimmering blue disc, cast several incantations into it, and made a few gestures.

On a vast bluestone plaza, a shimmering blue giant ship floated above. Long Qingfeng and Lin Yiming stood on its deck. Long Qingfeng took out a shimmering blue disc, cast an incantation into it, his face lighting up with joy, and made a few gestures.

"Depart! Head for the Chaotic Continent," Long Qingfeng commanded. The blue giant ship immediately glowed brightly and soared rapidly into the sky. Along the way, they encountered many merchant caravans and immortals. They greeted acquaintances and accelerated past those they didn't know.

Upon reaching the Chaotic Continent, Long Qingfeng increased their speed. As the blue giant ship approached within 100,000 li of Azure Lotus City, its speed decreased, due to the outer restrictions set up by Azure Lotus City.

"We've finally reached Azure Lotus City," Long Qingfeng said with a smile. He changed his incantations, and the blue giant ship flew forward, smoothly entering Azure Lotus City. They saw a massive thundercloud hovering high above, with lightning flashing and thunder rumbling.

"A Taiyi lightning tribulation!" Long Qingfeng recognized the phenomenon; someone was attempting to break through to the Taiyi Golden Immortal stage.

Long Qingfeng cast an incantation, and the blue giant ship slowly descended onto a vast bluestone plaza. Wang Yixin flew over, followed closely by a team of cultivators.

"Ancestor Yixin, who is attempting to reach the Taiyi Golden Immortal stage?" Long Qingfeng asked curiously. Those who could attempt to reach the Taiyi Golden Immortal stage in Azure Lotus City were likely cultivators from the Wang, Chu, or Cao families.

"It's Ancestor Qingbai. By the way, how are things within the clan?" Wang Yixin asked casually.

"Ancestor Qingling has advanced to the Taiyi Golden Immortal stage," Long Qingfeng transmitted via sound. Wang Yixin's face lit up with joy, but a deafening peal of thunder interrupted her thoughts.

A massive six-colored lightning tiger appeared high in the sky, wreathed in lightning, and pounced downwards. An earth-shattering explosion resounded, and a massive sphere of six-colored lightning shot skyward.

"You've all worked hard on your journey. Go back and rest!" Wang Yixin instructed, then proceeded to hand over the cargo with Long Qingfeng, archiving and warehousing it.

In a massive, smoke-emitting crater, Wang Qingbai stood, clad in medium-grade chaotic armor, his face slightly pale. He had successfully opened all 108 immortal orifices, triggering a lightning tribulation. Initially, it was only three-colored immortal lightning, but later it progressed to six-colored immortal lightning. He successfully overcame the tribulation and advanced to the Taiyi realm.

Two streaks of light flew from a distance, flashing and landing in front of Wang Qingbai. The light dissipated, revealing the figures of Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan.

"Father, Mother, why are you here?" Wang Qingbai asked, surprised.

"We were out handling some matters and just returned to find you attempting to reach the Taiyi Golden Immortal stage. Excellent, our family has gained another Taiyi Golden Immortal," Wang Changsheng said, his face beaming with smiles. Wang Qingbai had mastered a Dao art. With his advancement to Taiyi Golden Immortal, the Wang family gained another powerful combatant.

"Thanks to Father and Mother for acquiring the auxiliary immortal pills, treasured items for tribulation, and third-grade immortal talismans," Wang Qingbai said modestly. Without the cultivation resources provided by Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan, he wouldn't have succeeded so easily.

"You should go into secluded cultivation for a while first, to master your new divine abilities as quickly as possible," Wang Changsheng exhorted. Wang Qingbai nodded and departed, transforming into a streak of blue light.

Wang Changsheng arrived at Wang Qingshan's residence and sent a sound transmission talisman. Not long after, Wang Qingshan emerged from his dwelling.

"Ninth Uncle, you're back! Where's Ninth Aunt?" Wang Qingshan asked with concern.

"She's back too. Oh, Qingshan, what kind of form are you planning for the fifth sword? I've obtained refining materials that are compatible with the Law of Life," Wang Changsheng asked. Daoist Mo Yun had stolen items from the Azure Crane Merchant Alliance, including a top-grade immortal artifact, some refining materials, and a complete copy of the *Heavenly Soul Compendium*.

Wang Qingshan invited Wang Changsheng into his residence and briefly explained his requirements for the flying sword.

"I'm sorry to trouble you, Ninth Uncle," Wang Qingshan said apologetically.

"Why be so formal among family? I happened to come across the materials you needed, so I collected them for you. You also keep an eye out for things I need," Wang Changsheng said indifferently. Each immortal requires different materials, and relying solely on oneself isn't feasible. Sometimes, clan members or fellow disciples encounter items that others need, so they simply help each other out.

After chatting for a while, Wang Changsheng left and returned to Azure Lotus Peak. They had been away for over 40,000 years, during which they met several Taiyi Golden Immortals and collected many materials. The most valuable acquisition was a complete copy of the *Heavenly Soul Compendium*.