Chapter 4323: Dark Currents

The Heavenly Soul Treasure Codex has a total of twelve layers, with every three layers representing a major realm. Only cultivators above the True Immortal stage can practice it, and it requires immortal pills for cultivation. The materials for these pills are difficult to find. With the complete Heavenly Soul Treasure Codex in their possession, the Wang family has gained another significant foundation.

In addition, Wang Changsheng also refined the Golden Prism Mirror, an auxiliary immortal artifact. With this treasure, it is much easier to eavesdrop on conversations between other immortals, and it can even be used against Chaos Beasts.

If a tide of Chaos Beasts erupts, knowing their complete plan would greatly benefit the immortals.

Of course, the Golden Prism Mirror is not omnipotent; some powerful treasures, formations, or secret talismans can also block its eavesdropping capabilities.

Song Junwu, possessing the Thousand Ears Physique, can also eavesdrop, but due to his cultivation level, he cannot overhear conversations of Grand Unity Golden Immortals. Some powerful demon races also have similar divine abilities, such as the Six-Eared Macaque.

He heard Fang Xiong mention that hundreds of millions of years ago, a powerful demon, whose true form was a Six-Eared Macaque, cultivated to the Grand Luo Golden Immortal stage. Every time he fought against Chaos Beasts, he would use his innate divine ability to eavesdrop on their plans, thereby gaining the initiative.

Regrettably, this senior has not appeared for many years, and his fate is unknown.

Besides the Six-Eared Macaque, some special immortal formations or talismans can also eavesdrop, but they are rare due to material limitations. Relatively speaking, eavesdropping treasures and divine abilities are the most convenient, offering permanent use, no regional restrictions, and portability.

When used effectively, the Golden Prism Mirror can produce unexpected results. Strictly speaking, it also represents a foundational asset for the Wang family.

Wang Changsheng also obtained the corpse of a Nine-Colored Chaos Beast, which can be refined into top-grade Immortal Slaying Arrows.

Before that, he needed to help Wang Qingshan refine his fifth flying sword. With a fifth Sword of Law, combined with the Nine Immortal Slaying Swords, Wang Qingshan's power would certainly be formidable.

Wang Ruyan took out a blue-glowing magic disk, cast a spell into it, and her face lit up with joy.

"Husband, Qing Ling has advanced to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage! Xiahou Yao only opened 106 immortal apertures and didn't trigger the lightning tribulation." Wang Ruyan said.

This means the Wang family now has six Grand Unity Golden Immortals. It is not uncommon that Liu Hongxue and Xiahou Yao didn't open all 108 immortal apertures; some Golden Immortal cultivators attempt it multiple times before successfully advancing to Grand Unity Golden Immortal.

According to Wang Changsheng's discussions with other Grand Unity Golden Immortals, if a Golden Immortal fails to open all 108 immortal apertures after consuming immortal pills, it is advisable not to attempt to break through to Grand Unity Golden Immortal again within 500,000 years. It is best to enter seclusion for a period to thoroughly refine their immortal essence.

"Tell Hongxue and Xiahou Yao to cultivate diligently in seclusion. They shouldn't consider attempting to reach Grand Unity Golden Immortal within the next 500,000 years. After all, they are still young, so there is no need to rush." Wang Changsheng said.

With his superb artifact refinement skills, it would not be difficult for Wang Changsheng to acquire the Dual Polarity Golden Amber Pills. Wang Ruyan could also use her third-tier immortal talismans to exchange for them with other Grand Unity Golden Immortals.

"Now that Qingbai has advanced to Grand Unity Golden Immortal, once we gather the materials, we can let him try refining the Dual Polarity Golden Amber Pills." Wang Ruyan said.

Wang Qingbai is also an immortal alchemist, and the Wang family has already obtained the pill recipe for the Dual Polarity Golden Amber Pills. They can let Wang Qingbai attempt it to reduce costs.

Wang Changsheng nodded and said, "Send someone to gather the materials! Qingbai's alchemy skills are not bad; refining the Dual Polarity Golden Amber Pills is just a matter of time."

After a brief chat, Wang Changsheng entered a secret chamber. With a flick of his sleeve, the Azure Lotus Creation Cauldron flew out and landed on the ground.

Wang Changsheng sat cross-legged on a blue meditation cushion and took out his artifact refining materials.

He opened his mouth and exhaled a stream of blue flame, which landed at the base of the Azure Lotus Creation Cauldron. He then opened the lid, gradually dropped the materials inside, and closed the lid.

This recent expedition resolved a potential hidden danger without a major battle. Wang Changsheng planned to enter seclusion for cultivation after refining the flying sword and the top-grade Immortal Slaying Arrows.

The Nangong Immortal Clan, being the Wang family's in-laws, could only offer temporary protection. Ultimately, to truly thrive, one must be strong oneself. Leaning on others is unreliable; self-reliance is paramount.

In a certain secret chamber, mysterious runes covered the stone walls. A beautiful young woman in a golden dress sat cross-legged on a golden meditation cushion, holding a golden immortal transmission mirror. Qin Man's face was visible on its surface.

"Xu Yun, it wasn't easy for you to infiltrate the Chu family. Rest assured and lie low. As soon as you gather any crucial intelligence about the Wang family, report it immediately. You will be heavily rewarded, and if your contributions are significant enough, even Dual Polarity Golden Amber Pills will be within reach." Qin Man promised.

Bat and Cricket had issued a strict order: spies must be infiltrated into Qinglian City, no matter the cost. She had lost over a dozen Pseudo-Immortals consecutively before successfully luring and turning a Golden Immortal from the Chu family.

"Do I have any other choice now?" Xu Yun said with a bitter smile. She was an honored guest recruited by the Chu family.

"There's nothing wrong with working for us. They won't easily discover you. Later, I'll send you a batch of cultivation resources as startup funds. We don't mistreat our own, but if you betray us, you know the consequences." Qin Man threatened.

"This junior understands." Xu Yun agreed. Qin Man held leverage over her, and if Qin Man revealed it, the Chu family would be the first to eliminate her.

"Good that you understand. That's all for now!" After saying this, Qin Man cut off the connection.

In the Chahar Mountain Range, on a steep peak, Cricket was reporting to Bat.

"It's a pity I couldn't evolve a fourth time. The Barghut Tribe got incredibly lucky; Xiao actually evolved for the fourth time." Bat said with some displeasure.

After layers of selection, he and over thirty Nine-Colored Chaos Beasts who had evolved three times entered the Mother Pagoda of the Ten Directions Mother-Child Tower, gaining an opportunity for evolution. Regrettably, only Xiao from the Barghut Tribe successfully evolved.

"If he advances to Grand Luo Golden Immortal, his strength will be even more terrifying. The Barghut Tribe has always been at odds with us, which isn't good." Cricket's voice was heavy.

"We haven't lost too much. By offering a primordial artifact, we gained three extra slots, and one of our clansmen managed to evolve three times and master the Chaos War Armor, making it much easier to withstand Dao Arts." Bat's tone was filled with relief.

After Chaos Beasts reach Grand Luo Golden Immortal, further evolution becomes more difficult. The Hundred Tribes Assembly selects elites at the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage to aid their evolution, but each time it is held, only a few Chaos Beasts manage to evolve a fourth time.

"If immortals are strong enough, they can still break through the Chaos War Armor. Cobalt's demise in the Qiankun Ruins is a pity; had he been able to enter the Mother Pagoda to evolve, he might have achieved a fourth evolution." Cricket said with a tone of regret.

"The restrictions in the Qiankun Ruins are powerful; some can even kill Grand Unity Golden Immortals. One can only say his strength and luck were insufficient. The next time the Qiankun Ruins opens, we must send more individuals in. It would be excellent if we could obtain another primordial artifact." Bat said.

"It will be a long time until the Qiankun Ruins opens again. You should enter seclusion and cultivate. I hope you advance to Grand Luo Golden Immortal; Nangong Yueshuo's advancement to Grand Luo Golden Immortal puts considerable pressure on us." Cricket said.

"Nangong Yueshuo is indeed a problem. In comparison, Immortal Monarch Taihao is a potential threat. We must eliminate him as soon as possible and not let him grow stronger." Bat said.

"Don't worry, my main focus moving forward will be this matter. The Hundred Tribes Assembly has also concluded, so we can free up our hands to deal with the Nangong Immortal Clan." Cricket's voice was filled with murderous intent.

"That's good. I'll go into seclusion with peace of mind." Bat said.

After chatting for a while, they each returned to their respective abodes.