Chapter 4475: Crisis

The words had barely left their lips when an eight-colored Chaos Beast appeared before them without warning. Its sharp claws struck the three-colored light barrier, causing it to dent and its spiritual light to dim.

The eight-colored Chaos Beast then opened its mouth and spat out a green sound wave, which hit the three-colored light barrier.

The three-colored light barrier shattered like a bubble, leaving the three Ximen brothers exposed before the eight-colored Chaos Beast.

They were greatly alarmed. Just then, a powerful confining force emerged, immobilizing the eight-colored Chaos Beast.

The three Ximen brothers seized the opportunity to retreat, breaking out in a cold sweat.

A white light appeared, and Wang Changsheng emerged, a pair of shimmering white feathery wings gently flapping on his back.

“Be careful, Fellow Daoist Wang! It has evolved twice, and its physical body is incredibly strong,” Ximen Zhi exclaimed.

He knew Wang Changsheng had mastered a powerful physical divine ability, but this was an eight-colored Chaos Beast.

A dazzling eight-colored spiritual light illuminated the eight-colored Chaos Beast's body, and the confining force disappeared.

Wang Changsheng's right fist glowed brightly with blue light, and he smashed it onto the eight-colored Chaos Beast's head. It plummeted rapidly towards the ground, creating a large crater with rolling dust.

The three Ximen brothers wanted to help, but Wang Changsheng stopped them.

“It's already dead; there’s no need to attack again,” Wang Changsheng said. “What a coincidence, Fellow Daoist Ximen! How did you end up being pursued by an eight-colored Chaos Beast?”

The green giant ship flew over, with Wang Ruyan and Wang Tunttian standing on the deck.

As the dust settled, the eight-colored Chaos Beast lay in a massive pit, its head bleeding, lifeless.

The three Ximen brothers were filled with shock. After so many years, Wang Changsheng's power had grown so immense that even an eight-colored Chaos Beast couldn't withstand a single blow from him.

Having advanced to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage, they had gone to the Barren Immortal Realm instead of the Chaos Continent, so they were unaware of Wang Changsheng's true strength.

“This is a long story, and this isn't the place to talk,” Ximen Zhi said. “Let's find a safe spot to discuss it; this matter is good news for all of us.”

Wang Changsheng nodded, put away the eight-colored Chaos Beast's corpse, and returned to the green giant ship. The three Ximen brothers also boarded.

Wang Changsheng performed a hand seal, and the green giant ship immediately glowed with a green light, vanishing from its spot.

Half a day later, in a secluded underground cave.

Wang Changsheng, Wang Ruyan, Ximen Zhi, Ximen Yong, and Ximen De were gathered together, deep in conversation.

“What! Immortal Monarch Qingmei's Daoist temple?!”

Wang Changsheng frowned, a thoughtful expression on his face.

Immortal Monarch Qingmei was one of the Ten Immortals of the Barren Lands, possessing an early Grand Luo Golden Immortal cultivation, and had not appeared for over thirty million years.

The great opportunity for the three Ximen brothers was Immortal Monarch Qingmei's Daoist temple. Located in the central part of Cloud River Continent, it was precisely within the territory of Chaos Beasts. Before they could even enter the temple to seek treasures, they were discovered by an eight-colored Chaos Beast, which then tried to kill them.

Fortunately, they encountered Wang Changsheng, or they would have been in deep trouble.

“That’s right. After extensive investigation, we are certain it is Immortal Monarch Qingmei's Daoist temple,” Ximen Zhi said. “Fellow Daoist Wang, Madam Wang, we are not greedy. If we can break the restrictions, just give us a portion of cultivation resources; everything else can be yours. How does that sound?”

The restrictions of a Grand Luo Golden Immortal's Daoist temple were not weak. The most difficult part was that it was Chaos Beast territory, and the process of breaking the restrictions could very likely attract high-level Chaos Beasts. Only with the help of Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan would they have a chance to enter the temple and seek treasures.

They were also aware of the gap in strength between themselves and Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan, so they wanted to make things clear beforehand to avoid any misunderstandings.

They knew they had no chance of winning if they were to fight Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan over the treasures.

“So, the great opportunity you've been searching for all these years is Immortal Monarch Qingmei's Daoist temple?” Wang Ruyan asked skeptically.

“We have traveled extensively in the Barren Immortal Realm for many years and have had some gains, but they pale in comparison to Immortal Monarch Qingmei's Daoist temple. He is a Grand Luo Golden Immortal; there might be immortal elixirs and miraculous medicines inside that could help Grand Unity Golden Immortals advance to Grand Luo Golden Immortals,” Ximen Yong said, his eyes burning with fervor.

“Did you discover it by chance, or have you known about it for a long time?” Wang Changsheng asked.

“We discovered it by chance and have been verifying it. The opportunity is right before us, Fellow Daoist Wang, Madam Wang. This is a Grand Luo Golden Immortal's Daoist temple; such opportunities are rare and not to be missed,” Ximen Zhi explained.

“Alright, we'll make this trip with you. Let's hope everything goes smoothly,” Wang Changsheng replied.

Immortal Monarch Qingmei was no ordinary Grand Luo Golden Immortal; to be one of the Ten Immortals of the Barren Lands, he must have possessed many valuable items.

“Excellent! Once the restrictions are broken, we only need a small share; we absolutely won't ask for more,” Ximen Zhi said sincerely.

“Don't worry, Fellow Daoist Ximen. We are old acquaintances with no grievances, and we won't target you for treasures. Let's go! We should head to our destination first,” Wang Changsheng assured them.

The five of them left the underground cave and flew towards the southwest.

***

Star Kui Sea Domain, Star Kui Island.

Star Kui Island was the ancestral land of the Star Kui Race, an island where spring reigned year-round, with competing peaks and exotic flowers and herbs.

In a manor filled with the songs of birds and fragrant flowers, Immortal Monarch Lieyang and a graceful woman in a silver dress sat in a green stone pavilion, deep in conversation.

The silver-clad woman had some silver patterns on her skin, which was slightly wrinkled.

“Fellow Daoist Liu, what kind of treasure does this person possess to protect themselves? To be able to summon heavenly tribulation and kill a Grand Unity Golden Immortal diviner!” the silver-clad woman asked curiously.

“I'm not sure about that either, but what's certain is that this treasure is at least a top-grade immortal artifact refined with a Primordial Spirit Treasure. Madam Xing, please help me. Capturing this person would benefit both of us. Have your clan members use the Heavenly Secret Disk to aid in the divination, and with the assistance of formations, there should be no problem. After this is done, consider me owing you a great favor. If you ever need my help in the future, don't hesitate to ask,” Immortal Monarch Lieyang replied earnestly.

The Star Kui Race possessed a top-grade immortal artifact called the Heavenly Secret Disk, which had been refined with a Primordial Spirit Treasure and could assist diviners in their deductions and prophecies.

Immortal Monarch Lieyang intended to ask the Star Kui diviners for help in finding Shen Ting's whereabouts and, while they were at it, to locate that person.

“It couldn't be a Dao Ancestor acting, could it? A Grand Luo Golden Immortal certainly couldn't summon a lightning tribulation to kill a Grand Unity Golden Immortal,” the silver-clad woman said, a worried expression on her face.

“If a Dao Ancestor had acted, our Haotian Palace would have long been flattened. The grade of this treasure is not low. If we obtain it, I will share it with you. If you are still worried, we can offer this treasure to a Dao Ancestor in exchange for a sum of cultivation resources. How does that sound?” Immortal Monarch Lieyang said sincerely.

“Alright then. But to be safe, first give my clan member a few defensive treasures so she can better cope if a lightning tribulation is summoned,” the silver-clad woman replied.

Immortal Monarch Lieyang breathed a sigh of relief, nodded, took out a red storage bracelet, and handed it to the silver-clad woman.

“Top-grade Chaos Armor! A complete set of third-tier immortal talismans! Fellow Daoist Liu, you're truly generous!” the silver-clad woman exclaimed in surprise.

“I went through great lengths to acquire these. With these two items, coupled with the defensive grand formation and other treasures, there shouldn't be any major issues,” Immortal Monarch Lieyang said, full of confidence.

She had made extensive preparations over the years, hoping to find the killer of Shen Ting and obtain the treasure they possessed.

The silver-clad woman nodded, took out a silver-glowing magic disk, chanted a hand seal into it, and instructed, “Yun'er, come to my residence.”

“Yes, Elder Xing,” a melodious female voice responded.

Shortly after, a silver-clad young woman with delicate features appeared before them.

Immortal Monarch Lieyang briefly explained Shen Ting's information, took out a green storage bracelet, handed it to the silver-clad young woman, and said, “These are items Shen Ting used; I hope they will aid your divination.”

“Go and prepare,” the silver-clad woman instructed, handing the red storage bracelet to the young woman. “Put on the top-grade Chaos Armor.”

The silver-clad young woman agreed, took the storage bracelet, and withdrew.