Chapter 4496: New Trouble

Wang Yongqian met him as he stepped out of the secret chamber.

“Congratulations on your revival, Ancestor Qingfeng,” Wang Yongqian said, overjoyed. “Our Senior Ancestor will surely be delighted to hear this.”

The Wang family had invested significant human and material resources to support various forces in the lower realms. Now that Wang Qingfeng had finally been revived, they no longer needed to send people down or construct numerous statues of the Divine Mechanism Immortal Lord. Most importantly, the Wang family had gained another highly skilled Immortal Artifact Refiner.

“Are my parents on Green Lotus Island?” Wang Qingfeng asked. “What about Xueli? And what is the current state of our family?” Having been in the golden body all this time, he was unaware of the family’s current situation.

“Our Senior Ancestor is still traveling and hasn’t returned,” Wang Yongqian replied. “Ancestor Xueli has already advanced to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage and is currently on Chaos Continent. She will undoubtedly be thrilled to learn of your revival. Our family is thriving now; we have unified the Sky Dawn Sea Region, and our allied and in-law families number over forty, all with Grand Unity Golden Immortals overseeing them. Our influence extends across fifty-five sea regions in the Northern Sea Immortal Realm, and we possess four ground cities and four third-tier immortal mines on Chaos Continent…” Wang Yongqian proudly described the family’s situation in detail.

Over the past million years, the Wang family had undergone tremendous changes, with their strength growing rapidly.

“I can’t believe so much has happened in these years,” Wang Qingfeng said. “You’ve all worked tirelessly.” He noted that many of the younger generations had already surpassed him in cultivation, realizing he needed to cultivate diligently to quickly close the gap.

“Ancestor Qingfeng, since you’ve just been revived, please return to your residence first,” Wang Yongqian suggested. “I will send someone to inform Ancestor Xueli and the others.”

Wang Qingfeng nodded in agreement.

Leaving the Legacy Tablet, Wang Qingfeng took a deep breath. He had only been able to absorb incense power before, but now he could finally absorb immortal qi. By then, the dragon and phoenix above Green Lotus Island had disappeared.

Wang Yongqian dispatched messengers to Chaos Continent to inform Dong Xueli and others of Wang Qingfeng’s revival.

***

Savage Immortal Realm, Jade Moon Sea Region.

In a certain sea area, a massive golden light shot into the sky, highly conspicuous. As the golden light dispersed, Wang Chuanming’s figure appeared, completely unscathed. Ten thousand miles opposite him stood a plump woman in a green dress, none other than Fairy Qingmei, whom he had been seeking.

Following Wang Qiulin’s divination results, Wang Chuanming had located Fairy Qingmei’s whereabouts and had been staking out the spot for over fifty thousand years. Wang Mengli, disguised as a Golden Immortal cultivator, provided information to Wang Chuanming’s subordinates about suspected sightings of Fairy Qingmei in various locations. Wang Chuanming then dispatched his subordinates to investigate while he personally went to the Jade Moon Sea Region for his own pursuit, making the whole operation more believable.

“Fairy Liu,” Wang Chuanming said coldly, “a wise person knows when to yield. Will you come with me, or do you wish to perish?”

Wang Changsheng had given Wang Chuanming a top-grade immortal artifact, the Golden Morning Mirror, a time-based immortal artifact that significantly enhanced Wang Chuanming’s strength. He did not wish to kill Fairy Qingmei but intended to recruit her into the Yama Palace to bolster his own strength and influence. Quality, not quantity, was key. The risk of exposure was too great if the Wang family sent more people to join the Yama Palace, and Wang Chuanming could not always rely on Murong Bing, so he still needed to find allies. Fairy Qingmei was a good choice. As she was only at the early Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage, Wang Qiulin could deduce her location based on her natal immortal artifact and divine abilities. If she dared to try any tricks or flee to the ends of the earth, Wang Chuanming would still be able to find her.

“You are half-artifact, half-human,” Fairy Qingmei said. “I admit I’m no match for you, but it won’t be easy for you to keep me here!”

Golden light burst from Wang Chuanming’s right hand, and a top-grade Immortal Exterminating Cannon materialized. “Do you wish to experience the power of the Immortal Exterminating Cannon, or will you cooperate with me? This is your last chance; I don’t have much patience.”

Seeing the top-grade Immortal Exterminating Cannon, Fairy Qingmei’s beautiful eyes filled with apprehension. After a moment of thought, she asked, “I just want to know one thing: How did you find me?”

“I’m not at liberty to say,” Wang Chuanming replied. “You’re not in a position to bargain with me. Cooperate, and you live.”

“Cooperate with you? Who are you?” Fairy Qingmei asked, confused.

“I am Song Dongli, a Deacon Elder of the Yama Palace. Are you interested in joining us? Many forces are currently searching for you, all for the God Crystal of Time. Originally, I intended to kill you and take the God Crystal of Time myself. However, we are both unfortunate individuals who have acquired valuable items and are now being pursued. That’s why I considered recruiting you into the Yama Palace.”

“How can I be sure you’re telling the truth?” Fairy Qingmei asked. “Swear an oath on the Savage Forbidden Tome, and I’ll believe you.” With a flick of her sleeve, a page from a golden, shimmering book flew out.

“You are not in a position to bargain with me,” Wang Chuanming stated coldly. “Strength is fundamental, and I don’t have much patience to waste on you. Cooperate and come with me, or face death without mercy.” He had fused with multiple top-grade immortal artifacts, in addition to possessing the top-grade Immortal Exterminating Cannon, making Fairy Qingmei no match for him at all.

Fairy Qingmei deliberated for a moment, then said, “I can cooperate with you, but you must tell me the truth. Don’t try to fool me with childish talk about us being fellow unfortunate souls; I won’t believe it.”

“I don’t have many helpers in Yama Palace,” Wang Chuanming explained. “With your assistance, my tasks will be easier. If you join Yama Palace, we will be allies, and I will no longer act against you.”

“Alright,” Fairy Qingmei conceded. “I am willing to join the Yama Palace, but I have one condition: Give me fifteen minutes to escape. If you catch me, I’ll join.”

“No problem,” Wang Chuanming agreed. “You have fifteen minutes.” Wang Chuanming was confident that having mastered the Nine Nether Soul-Tracking Art, he could sense Fairy Qingmei’s presence within a certain range.

Fairy Qingmei transformed into a streak of green light and shot through the air at high speed. Fifteen minutes later, Wang Chuanming pursued her towards the northwest and quickly vanished from sight.

***

Haotian Island, the main headquarters of Haotian Palace.

In a secluded manor, Immortal Lord Lieyang and Fang Yuyao were seated in a green stone pavilion, engaged in conversation. The Savage Immortal Realm was rich in cultivation resources and full of experts, including many Grand Unity Golden Immortal diviners. However, some diviners were in secluded death-or-life cultivation, or out traveling, making it difficult to find a suitable candidate quickly.

Ning Qingshu entered, his expression excited. “Good news,” he announced. “The Eight Trigrams Immortal Venerable of the Masked Moon Palace has returned! He has mastered the Law of Destiny and is skilled in divination. Most importantly, the Masked Moon Palace has a Grand Luo Golden Immortal overseeing it, so even if enemies divine the Eight Trigrams Immortal Venerable’s location and dare to attack the Masked Moon Palace, the Grand Luo Golden Immortal certainly won’t stand idly by.”

“Masked Moon Palace! Eight Trigrams Immortal Venerable! Excellent!” Fang Yuyao said excitedly. “We must visit the Eight Trigrams Immortal Venerable immediately. I’m eager to see what methods he has this time.” She then left Haotian Island with Immortal Lord Lieyang.