Chapter 4347

This time, due to the Blood Infant Jade Apricot Fruit, the Wang family and the Sky River Sword Sect became adversaries.

The Kunlun Dao Ancestor had summoned Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan, but this did not mean other powers would avoid the Wang family. If significant interests were at stake, other powers would still confront the Wang family. The Azure Lotus Immortal Couple had only been summoned by the Kunlun Dao Ancestor; they were not his disciples. When major opportunities arose, other powers would still compete, and this incident was the best proof.

Wang Changsheng was well aware that the Nanggong Immortal Clan possessed considerable power, and the Myriad Beasts Palace was not to be trifled with. As long as there was no concrete evidence, the Sky River Sword Sect would likely not act recklessly.

“Blood Infant Jade Apricot Fruit!”

Wang Changsheng flipped his right hand, taking out a Blood Infant Jade Apricot Fruit, his gaze fervent.

Ye Haitang and Wang Yingjie had handed over all the Blood Infant Jade Apricot Fruits, hoping to help Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan cultivate into immortal bodies.

Wang Yixin’s voice came from outside: “Old Ancestor, Master Miaode’s disciple is here to deliver an invitation to you.”

“Bring him in!” Wang Changsheng instructed.

Wang Yixin led Monk Yuanxiao inside. Monk Yuanxiao was currently at the Golden Immortal stage.

“This junior greets Senior Wang,” Monk Yuanxiao quickly bowed, his expression respectful.

Wang Changsheng was someone who had been summoned by the Dao Ancestor and was also a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, so Monk Yuanxiao dared not be negligent.

“No need for such formalities. Where is your master?” Wang Changsheng asked with a pleasant expression.

Monk Yuanxiao took out a gilded invitation card and handed it to Wang Changsheng with both hands. “My master plans to hold a Grand Unity Celebration,” he said. “He sent this junior to deliver the invitation. The location is Myriad Buddhas City, and we would be honored by Senior Wang’s presence.”

“A Grand Unity Celebration!” Wang Changsheng was a bit surprised as he took the invitation. He had asked Master Miaode previously, and Master Miaode had not intended to hold a celebration. Why had he suddenly changed his mind?

“Please tell your master for me that we will certainly be there on time,” Wang Changsheng said.

“Yes, Senior Wang, this junior will certainly convey your message to my master,” Monk Yuanxiao promised readily, his expression respectful.

“Yixin, take him to rest,” Wang Changsheng waved his hand, instructing Wang Yixin to lead Monk Yuanxiao away.

He took out a blue communication disk, injected a spell into it, and asked, “Qingbai, are you busy? If not, come to Azure Lotus Peak; I have something to tell you.”

“Alright, I’ll be right there,” Wang Qingbai agreed.

Not long after, Wang Qingbai arrived.

Wang Changsheng took out five Blood Infant Jade Apricot Fruits and handed them to Wang Qingbai, asking, “Five Blood Infant Jade Apricot Fruits should be enough to refine Blood Infant Jade Apricot Pills, right?” All the auxiliary ingredients for the Blood Infant Jade Apricot Pill had been collected; only the Blood Infant Jade Apricot Fruits were missing.

“You don’t need this many; two are enough,” Wang Qingbai said.

“Refine more Blood Infant Jade Apricot Pills,” Wang Changsheng instructed, “and distribute them among the Grand Unity Golden Immortals in the clan for consumption.”

“Understood, Father,” Wang Qingbai agreed and put away the Blood Infant Jade Apricot Fruits.

After giving a few instructions, Wang Changsheng dismissed Wang Qingbai.

“Blood Infant Jade Apricot Fruits! Where did you get such good things?” Wang Ruyan’s voice rang out.

As her voice fell, Wang Ruyan walked out of the Azure Lotus Pavilion, her aura significantly stronger than before. She had consumed a bottle of Haoyu Pills and cultivated in seclusion for over two hundred thousand years, successfully advancing to the mid-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm.

There were many Tier-3 immortal pills on the market, but those infused with eight-colored crystal cores were extremely rare. This was mainly because purifying eight-colored crystal cores was very difficult and time-consuming. Wang Changsheng had inquired with Nanggong Changqing; the Tier-3 immortal pills sold externally by the Nanggong Immortal Clan were infused with at most seven-colored crystal cores. Tier-3 immortal pills infused with eight-colored crystal cores were exceedingly rare, and only core members of the Nanggong Immortal Clan were qualified to consume them. Precisely because of this, Haoyu Pills were particularly precious. The Kunlun Dao Ancestor had given them two bottles of Haoyu Pills and two Sun and Moon Immortal Fruits, a gift that was still very valuable to them.

Wang Changsheng briefly explained the course of events, and Wang Ruyan’s willow-like eyebrows furrowed tightly.

“To be cautious, I’ll use the Heaven Sound Flute to play music and make their nascent souls fall into an illusion,” Wang Ruyan suggested. “Let’s investigate again to see if anything was missed.”

Wang Changsheng nodded and walked into the Azure Lotus Pavilion with Wang Ruyan. They entered a secret chamber where runes flickered on the stone walls. Wang Changsheng took out Chen Ying’s nascent soul, which had a silver talisman stuck on its surface.

“Fellow Daoist Wang, it’s a misunderstanding, all a misunderstanding,” the nascent soul said, its tone anxious. “Don’t kill me; my niece is a key disciple cultivated by the Myriad Beasts Palace.” She had only with great difficulty cultivated to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm and did not want to perish.

Wang Changsheng ignored Chen Ying. Wang Ruyan took out the Heaven Sound Flute, placed it to her lips, and began to play. Waves of cheerful flute music rang out, causing Chen Ying’s gaze to become dull and her expression dazed. Wang Changsheng asked several questions, and Chen Ying answered truthfully.

After a short while, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan walked out of the secret chamber. Chen Ying had revealed another new piece of information. The Myriad Beasts Palace had a Legacy Tablet where affiliated powers, upon making great contributions, could place a wisp of their divided soul. If they perished, they could be revived through the Legacy Tablet. A wisp of Chen Ying’s divided soul was indeed on the Legacy Tablet. As long as Chen Ying was killed, she could send a message to the Myriad Beasts Palace.

“Let’s keep their nascent souls for now,” Wang Changsheng said. “I hope the Myriad Beasts Palace won’t come knocking.” There were many secret arts in the Immortal Realm, and the Myriad Beasts Palace had a long heritage; it was possible they had secret arts capable of tracing them. Wang Changsheng placed the nascent souls of Chen Ying and the other two into the Azure Lotus Creation Cauldron, hoping to prevent detection by secret arts.

Myriad Beasts City was one of the nine Heavenly Cities under the jurisdiction of Kunlun Immortal City, and also a Heavenly City controlled by the Myriad Beasts Palace. It was located far behind the front lines, right next to the territory of Joyful City. The city was bustling with towering buildings and a lively crowd.

A nine-story azure pavilion, with upturned eaves, intricate dougong brackets, carved beams, and painted pillars, had "Yuqing Pavilion" inscribed in large golden characters on its plaque. Its main gate was tightly shut.

A slender young woman in an azure dress sat on the main seat, while a man of medium build in a golden robe was reporting to her. The young woman in the azure dress had picturesque features, skin like snow, her hair styled in a high bun with a green jade hairpin slanted in it. This was Yang Qing, an early-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal who possessed the Myriad Beast Body.

“What? Aunt Ying is missing? Has she not been found yet?” Yang Qing asked with a frown. She had a good relationship with Chen Ying. After advancing to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage, she held a celebration and specifically sent someone to invite Chen Ying.

“Sword Lord Sky River personally led a team to the Immortal Spirit Tomb to search for Senior Chen,” the man in the golden robe reported. “However, they have not yet found Senior Chen. According to reliable intelligence, Senior Chen entered the Immortal Spirit Tomb to search for the Blood Infant Jade Apricot Fruit. The Azure Lotus Wang family also knew this information and might also have sent people into the Immortal Spirit Tomb to search for the Blood Infant Jade Apricot Fruit.” This was Chen Sheng, a mid-stage Golden Immortal who served in the Intelligence Hall, specifically responsible for collecting intelligence and reporting it to the higher-ups.

“The Azure Lotus Wang family!” Yang Qing frowned. “In that case, Aunt Ying very likely met with trouble.” She had naturally also heard of the Azure Lotus Wang family. The Azure Lotus Immortal Couple, ancestors of the Azure Lotus Wang family, both mastered the Law of Soul and had also been summoned by the Kunlun Dao Ancestor, making them very famous.

“Sword Lord Sky River is still not certain,” Chen Sheng said. “Senior Chen’s life-bound soul lamp has not yet extinguished, so it can only be said that the Azure Lotus Wang family is suspected. He is still sending people to investigate.”

“Understood,” Yang Qing said. “You may leave. If there’s any new information about Aunt Ying, notify me immediately.” Yang Qing waved her hand, dismissing Chen Sheng.