Chapter 4553: Ambush on Fang Yuyao

Two hundred thousand years passed swiftly.

On Qinglian Island, within a vast estate, Wang Moxin was speaking with Wang Yongqian.

"Have Ancestor Qingshan and the others not returned yet?" Wang Yongqian frowned and asked.

"Not yet. Ancestor Mengbin, Ancestor Yuqi, Ancestor Yingjie, Ancestor Hongxue, Yidao, and Yulan are all at a bottleneck," Wang Moxin reported.

"All of them are stuck at a bottleneck!" Wang Yongqian's eyebrows furrowed. Wang Qingling hadn't encountered such a bottleneck and had already advanced to the late Taiyi Golden Immortal stage, which simply showed that everyone's experiences were different. If Taiyi Golden Immortals didn't face bottlenecks, the Cao family, the Five Immortal Sects, and the Mayfly Clan, having existed for so many years, would have produced Grand Luo Golden Immortals long ago. Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan were relatively fortunate, only encountering one bottleneck. Some Taiyi Golden Immortals in the mid-stage get stuck, and even after finally overcoming that bottleneck, they face another in the later stage.

"Cultivation for Taiyi Golden Immortals is inherently slow; there's no way around it. They are forming extensive connections on the Chaos Continent and frequently attending gatherings of other Taiyi Golden Immortals, hoping to resolve their bottlenecks," Wang Moxin said.

Thanks to Wang Changsheng's connections, the Wang clan members gained access to higher circles. They befriended disciples of Dao Ancestors, scions of immortal families, and disciples from major sects, allowing them to exchange cultivation insights, engage in friendly contests, and trade immortal cultivation resources.

"Let's hope so! By the way, you..."

Before Wang Yongqian could finish her sentence, she pulled a shimmering golden magic disk from her robes. As she cast a spell into it, Wang Changming's voice echoed: "Patriarch, Fang Yuyao and Immortal Lord Lieyang are here, stating they have an important matter to discuss with the Ancestor."

"Fang Yuyao! Immortal Lord Lieyang!" Wang Yongqian was quite surprised. She hadn't expected Fang Yuyao and Immortal Lord Lieyang to visit. After a moment's thought, she instructed, "I'll notify the Ancestor immediately. Please ask them to wait for a moment."

"Yes, Patriarch," Wang Changming acknowledged.

Outside Qinglian Island, Fang Yuyao and Immortal Lord Lieyang stood high in the sky, their expressions unreadable.

Fang Yuyao had long sent a message to Immortal Lord Lieyang, but he had been in seclusion at a crucial point in his cultivation and had only recently emerged. He had achieved great mastery of his laws, and his immortal power had somewhat advanced. For a Grand Luo Golden Immortal to advance further is incredibly difficult, a feat not achievable through arduous cultivation alone. Haotian Palace currently had three Grand Luo Golden Immortals: two in the mid-stage and one in the early stage.

A short while later, Wang Yongqian flew out and extended a welcoming gesture.

"Seniors, the Ancestor requests your presence," Wang Yongqian said courteously.

Fang Yuyao and Immortal Lord Lieyang nodded and followed Wang Yongqian onto Qinglian Island, arriving at Qinglian Peak where they met Wang Ruyan.

"I am Wang Ruyan. It is a pleasure to meet you both, fellow Daoists," Wang Ruyan bowed gracefully and spoke courteously.

"Madam Wang has advanced to Grand Luo Golden Immortal! What about Fellow Daoist Wang?" Fang Yuyao exclaimed in surprise. She hadn't heard of Wang Ruyan's advancement to Grand Luo Golden Immortal; otherwise, she wouldn't have come. She had sent someone to Baixiao Tower to purchase information on the Green Lotus Immortal Couple, hoping to ascertain their movements, but Baixiao Tower had found nothing.

"My husband is in secluded cultivation. If there's anything, you can tell me just the same," Wang Ruyan said with a smile, inviting them to sit and then picking up the teapot to pour them tea.

"We hoped to ask Fellow Daoist Wang to help refine an immortal artifact. Madam Wang, I'm afraid you might not be able to assist. Please ask Fellow Daoist Wang to come out; it won't take too long," Immortal Lord Lieyang said.

"I apologize, but my husband is in seclusion comprehending laws and will not emerge. Whatever immortal artifact you wish to refine, you can tell me. If you trust us, leave the materials, and I will inform him when he comes out of seclusion," Wang Ruyan said earnestly.

"I heard Madam Wang visited the Barren Immortal Domain?" Fang Yuyao asked curiously.

"I've heard of it, but I've never been there. Madam Fang, who spread such false information?" Wang Ruyan looked bewildered.

As Wang Changsheng did not emerge to meet them, they couldn't determine if he was the Taiyi Golden Immortal pursued by Immortal Lord Lieyang.

After chatting for over half an hour, Fang Yuyao proposed that Wang Qiulin help deduce the whereabouts of a certain Taiyi Golden Immortal. Wang Ruyan requested a fourth-tier immortal pill or materials for refining a top-grade immortal artifact in return. Since Fang Yuyao couldn't provide these, the negotiation concluded.

"We will return another day. We won't disturb you further. Farewell," Fang Yuyao rose to depart.

Leaving Qinglian Island, they transformed into two streaks of light and ascended into the sky.

After flying a million li, Fang Yuyao asked, "Can you sense the Scarlet Sun Spear?"

"No, I can't sense it. He hasn't erased the mark; otherwise, I would have detected it instantly. Perhaps you are overthinking," Immortal Lord Lieyang replied.

"I hope so!" Fang Yuyao nodded. Her eyebrows furrowed, and she said in a low voice, "No, it's him. Watch the seabed carefully."

No sooner had she spoken than the sea surface churned violently, and two massive waterspouts surged skyward, like two colossal blue swords, striking at Fang Yuyao and Immortal Lord Lieyang. Just as they prepared to dodge, a rapid flute sound pierced the air. Immortal Lord Lieyang felt a sharp sword plunge into his Sea of Souls, threatening to split it in two, and his body began to tremble violently.

Fang Yuyao's right hand erupted with a dazzling golden halo, meeting the incoming colossal blue sword. The golden halo collided with the colossal blue sword, resulting in mutual annihilation. The blue sword shattered into countless water droplets, which then abruptly coalesced into numerous enormous blue fists, surging straight towards Immortal Lord Lieyang.

Immortal Lord Lieyang was aghast and tried to evade, but the flute sound grew even more frantic. He felt his Sea of Souls on the verge of disintegration, his body shaking uncontrollably, his face contorted in pain. By the time he regained his senses, a barrage of dense blue fist shadows had already struck him, causing his body to instantly burst apart into a crimson mist. The moment his nascent soul emerged, a shimmering silver talisman descended from above, adhering to it. A colossal blue tower then materialized and instantly collected the nascent soul.

From the start of the attack to the demise of Immortal Lord Lieyang, less than three breaths passed. Fang Yuyao had no time to react, as she was preoccupied with defending against Wang Ruyan's sonic assault. A blue sonic wave swept forth, reaching Fang Yuyao in an instant. Fang Yuyao's right hand blazed with golden light. She slashed at the void, sending a golden blade light sweeping out to meet the blue sonic wave. The golden blade light collided with the blue sonic wave, and the former instantly disintegrated, leaving the blue sonic wave to reach Fang Yuyao's face in an instant.

A dazzling golden light illuminated Fang Yuyao's chest, and a dense golden light barrier materialized, shielding her entire body. The blue sonic wave struck the golden light barrier, causing ripples. A black halo then swept over Fang Yuyao's body, and she visibly shuddered.

"A combined attack! Law fusion!" Fang Yuyao exclaimed in surprise.

A towering tidal wave surged skyward, and Wang Changsheng materialized, his expression cold.

"It truly is you, Immortal Lord Taihao!" Fang Yuyao said with a cold expression. She flipped her right hand, and a shimmering golden short blade materialized. With a swing of the blade, a golden saber light swept forth, surging directly towards Wang Changsheng. Wherever the golden saber light passed, the void tore open, revealing an incredibly long and wide rift.