Chapter 4383: Startling the Dao Ancestor

Tianfeng City, Youyue Tower.

In a secret chamber, Han Rong held a golden Celestial Communication Mirror, on which Murong Bing's face was visible.

“Are you certain Fairy Cuckoo is in the Profound Sound Sea Domain?” Han Rong’s voice was heavy.

“Most likely! We just haven’t pinpointed her exact hiding place yet, Madam Han. We are no match for her, so we need your assistance,” Murong Bing said.

The Yama Palace had dispatched a large number of personnel to gather intelligence on Fairy Cuckoo, successfully obtaining information about her birth details and vital immortal artifact. Murong Bing had asked Wang Qiulin for help, and Wang Qiulin had successfully deduced that Fairy Cuckoo was in the Profound Sound Sea Domain of the North Sea Immortal Realm. As for her exact location, they would need to investigate slowly. Of course, Murong Bing wouldn't tell Han Rong the whole truth when asking for her help.

“Where are you now?” Han Rong asked.

“I’m in the Skyfire Sea Domain. There’s also news of Fairy Cuckoo here. Once I verify it, I’ll immediately head over to meet you. Fellow Daoist Sun has already set off,” Murong Bing replied.

“Alright! Verify it and then proceed to the Profound Sound Sea Domain immediately. I’ll go there now,” Han Rong said.

“Understood. However, we are short-handed. To be safe, it would be best to request assistance from above,” Murong Bing suggested.

Han Rong nodded and said, “I will report this and request support.” After giving a few instructions, Han Rong cut the connection and instead contacted Celestial Monarch Tianluo, reporting the situation truthfully.

“The Profound Sound Sea Domain! Go there immediately. You must find Fairy Cuckoo and bring back the Celestial Aperture Immortal Scripture. I’ll send young friend Yuan to assist you; his true form is a Six-Eared Macaque, which can help you locate Fairy Cuckoo,” Celestial Monarch Tianluo instructed.

“Yes, Elder Li,” Han Rong assented. Then, recalling something, she added, “Oh, Elder Li, we received intelligence that the Nangong Immortal Clan might have acquired the Primordial Creation Pot. It’s said that this treasure was refined with a mutated Grandmist Spirit Treasure and can purify core crystals, even purifying up to nine-colored core crystals.”

“The Primordial Creation Pot! The Nangong Immortal Clan!” Celestial Monarch Tianluo frowned deeply.

“I heard Nangong Dezhi personally took action and killed a Grand Unity Golden Immortal from the Chahar Tribe. The Chaos Beasts have sent people near Earth City to demand that the Nangong Immortal Clan hand over the Primordial Creation Pot,” Han Rong said.

“Forget about it. Nangong Dezhi is not someone we can deal with. Focus all your efforts on finding Fairy Cuckoo and obtaining the Celestial Aperture Immortal Scripture,” Celestial Monarch Tianluo instructed.

Nangong Dezhi was incredibly powerful; they dared not even consider crossing him.

“Yes, Elder Li,” Han Rong agreed, putting away the Celestial Communication Mirror.

She walked out of Youyue Tower. Not long after, she saw Immortal Lord Yulei approaching, followed by a team of cultivators. Han Rong’s expression tightened, and she quickly stepped aside, waiting until Immortal Lord Yulei had walked past before she departed.

Sky Phoenix Hall, Sky Phoenix Garden.

Nangong Dezhi, Nangong Yunxin, and Nangong Yuwei were sitting in a green stone pavilion, sipping tea and chatting.

They had used the Primordial Creation Pot to quickly purify a batch of core crystals, then contacted the leader of the Myriad Immortals Alliance to purchase a large quantity of cultivation resources.

Nangong Yuefei’s voice came from outside: “Ancestor, Senior Lei has arrived.”

“Please invite Fellow Daoist Lei in,” Nangong Dezhi instructed.

As soon as he finished speaking, Nangong Yuefei led Immortal Lord Yulei inside.

“Fellow Daoist Nangong, I heard the Primordial Creation Pot has fallen into your hands?” Immortal Lord Yulei asked, his expression grave.

“Fellow Daoist Lei, are you speaking for yourself, or for Senior Zhang?” Nangong Dezhi asked.

“I have come on my master’s orders. Fairy Liu of the Myriad Beasts Palace said that you acquired the Primordial Creation Pot, snatching it from them,” Immortal Lord Yulei stated truthfully, adding that Liu Qian was still in Kunlun Immortal City. He explained that if it were merely a high-grade immortal artifact refined with a Grandmist Spirit Treasure, it wouldn't have alarmed the Kunlun Dao Ancestor. However, the Primordial Creation Pot could purify Chaos Beast core crystals and had been refined with a mutated Grandmist Spirit Treasure, giving it the potential to advance into a Dao artifact.

Nangong Dezhi scoffed lightly and said, “Opportunities are seized by the capable. She was incompetent, and now she’s blaming us? Last time, she even snatched a treasure discovered by our Nangong Immortal Clan!”

“I don’t care about your grievances. My master sent me to ask you one thing: Can the Primordial Creation Pot truly purify Chaos Beast core crystals?” Immortal Lord Yulei asked.

“It can! However, it’s quite troublesome and has certain flaws,” Nangong Dezhi replied.

He had anticipated this day and prepared in advance; at worst, he would hand over the Primordial Creation Pot.

“Flaws!” Immortal Lord Yulei frowned, then continued, “As long as it can purify core crystals, that’s fine. Come with me to Kunlun Immortal City; my master is waiting for you.”

Nangong Dezhi nodded and left Tianfeng City with Immortal Lord Yulei, heading towards Kunlun Immortal City.

Skyfire Sea Domain, Scarlet Glazed Market. The streets were bustling with people and carriages.

In a secret chamber, runes flickered on the stone walls.

Demon Lord Xuanfu, Murong Bing, and Mu Wanwan were speaking, their expressions solemn.

“Han Rong has already set off for the Profound Sound Sea Domain. I just don’t know if she’ll be able to find Fairy Cuckoo!” Murong Bing said with a frown.

“Don’t worry, I won’t let her escape. We’ll head to the Profound Sound Sea Domain immediately and find an opportunity to kill her, eliminating this major threat,” Demon Lord Xuanfu stated.

They were using Fairy Cuckoo to lure Han Rong to the Profound Sound Sea Domain. Once Han Rong engaged Fairy Cuckoo, they would disguise themselves as Fairy Cuckoo’s accomplices and eliminate Han Rong. This way, the high-ranking members of the Yama Palace would not suspect Murong Bing.

“I just wonder how long it will take her to find Fairy Cuckoo. If it takes tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of years, it would be strange for Sister Murong not to go and assist,” Mu Wanwan said.

If Murong Bing stayed in the Skyfire Sea Domain the entire time, it would definitely arouse Han Rong’s suspicion. Furthermore, if she were to come into close contact with Han Rong, Han Rong might discover that Murong Bing’s karmic ties to the lower realm had reconnected, which would be troublesome.

“I have made two preparations. If Fairy Cuckoo isn’t found within a short period, I will pretend to be severely injured by Gao Cheng and recuperate in the Skyfire Sea Domain, which won’t raise her suspicions,” Murong Bing said.

“Rest assured! Fellow Daoist Wang deduced that Fairy Cuckoo is very likely in Profound Sound Market. We will definitely find her,” Demon Lord Xuanfu said with full confidence.

“I didn’t expect Fellow Daoist Wang to be so capable, able to deduce Fairy Cuckoo’s hiding place from fragmented information. The Wang family is truly remarkable, possessing not only the Azure Lotus Immortal Couple but also the Nine Palaces Immortal Monarch,” Mu Wanwan said in surprise.

Initially, they hadn’t held much hope, not expecting Wang Qiulin to be able to deduce Fairy Cuckoo’s whereabouts.

“After all, he is a descendant of the Azure Lotus Immortal Couple. Perhaps he has comprehended the Law of Destiny; deducing the whereabouts of a fellow cultivator of the same rank shouldn’t be difficult. Let’s head to the Profound Sound Sea Domain immediately!” Demon Lord Xuanfu said.

Murong Bing nodded and personally saw them off.