Chapter 4557: Refining Top-Quality Immortal Artifacts

"The Book of Divination," a classic text suitable for diviners, was left by a Grand Luo Golden Immortal-level diviner. "The Scripture of Emptiness" is a spatial cultivation technique, also created by a Grand Luo Golden Immortal.

There were also materials for crafting talismans, refining pills, setting up formations, and brewing wine. The quantity of Primordial Stones was substantial enough for Wang Changsheng to forge several sets of top-grade Chaos Armor, along with a secret technique for opening nine spiritual apertures.

Haotian Palace possessed a Legacy Stele. Wang Changsheng destroyed the golden bodies stored within it, which meant that any immortals of Haotian Palace killed could no longer resurrect using the stele.

He also had Wang Chuanming spread rumors that Jin Sheng of the Star Kui Clan had obtained a Dao artifact, a tactic to obscure the truth.

If someone spread news that a certain faction had acquired a Dao artifact, some might believe it. But if multiple factions were reported to have obtained Dao artifacts, no one would believe it.

In the future, he would also have his clan members spread false information. This way, if anyone later claimed the Wang family possessed a Dao artifact, few would believe it. As long as Dao Ancestors didn't believe it, Wang Changsheng wouldn't care.

Haotian Divine Lord, Fang Yuyao, and Blazing Sun Immortal Lord were all Grand Luo Golden Immortals. Wang Changsheng effortlessly eliminated Fang Yuyao and Blazing Sun Immortal Lord. Haotian Divine Lord was more challenging to deal with because he had cultivated the Law of Time to perfection.

Wang Changsheng now possessed many high-grade immortal artifacts. The most powerful among them were the Sea Suppressing Ruler, the Mirror of Time, the Golden Jade Blade, the Golden Jade Pendant, the Scarlet Sun Spear, the Sky-Slaying Axe, and the Sea Calming Pearls. Wang Ruyan had the Seven Star Talisman Brush, the Heavenly Illusion Pipa, and the Heavenly Sound Flute.

The Grand Unity Golden Immortal who attacked Wang Maoqian also possessed a high-grade immortal artifact imbued with a Primordial Spirit Treasure, which Ye Haitang had intended to turn over. Wang Changsheng, however, told her to keep it for her own use.

Wang Changsheng briefly recounted the events. Wang Ruyan's face lit up with joy, and she said, "I'll try to comprehend 'The Scripture of Emptiness.' I hope I can gain insight into another Supreme Law."

The Wang family now possessed five high-level cultivation techniques that could lead to insights into Supreme Laws: "The Scripture of Karma," "The Heavenly Soul Codex," "The Book of Divination," "The Scripture of Emptiness," and "The Scripture of Time." "The Heavenly Soul Codex" came from the Li family, while the other four techniques were seized from enemies.

Wang Ruyan had previously attempted to comprehend "The Scripture of Karma" and "The Scripture of Time" but failed to gain insight into the Laws of Karma or Time. She now intended to try comprehending "The Scripture of Emptiness."

They had never encountered a Grand Luo Golden Immortal who had opened ten apertures, so they didn't know the circumstances of others. They could only proceed cautiously, like "crossing a river by feeling for stones," and try for themselves.

Wang Changsheng's ability to comprehend a second Supreme Law did not mean that other immortals who had opened ten apertures could do the same, as each individual's situation was different.

"To think the Law of Time can be used in such a way! It truly lives up to its name as one of the Supreme Laws," Wang Ruyan exclaimed.

"The six Supreme Laws each have different focuses," Wang Changsheng said with a smile. "It would be wonderful if you could comprehend another Supreme Law, my dear."

After chatting for a while, Wang Changsheng entered a secret chamber. With a flick of his sleeve, the Azure Lotus Creation Cauldron flew out and landed on the ground.

He took out refining materials, preparing to forge top-grade immortal artifacts. If successful, he would then attempt to forge top-grade Chaos Armor.

Wang Changsheng opened his mouth and spat out a stream of snow-white flames, which settled at the bottom of the Azure Lotus Creation Cauldron. He then successively tossed the refining materials into it before covering the cauldron.

Nine Star Immortal Realm, Xuanyuan Sea Domain.

Xuanyuan Market was the largest market in the Xuanyuan Sea Domain, bustling with numerous merchants and travelers.

The streets were teeming with people, bustling with activity.

A nine-story golden pavilion, bearing the large characters "Cangli Tower" on its plaque, saw a constant flow of cultivators entering and exiting.

On the eighth floor, Wang Qingshan and Li Canghai sat in chairs, chatting idly.

Li Canghai had already advanced to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage. With the support of the Wang family, the Li family now had two Grand Unity Golden Immortals, and Li Canghai was quite content.

Li Canghai was diligent in his work and highly trusted by the Wang family's upper echelons. Wang Yongqian had entrusted him with the management of Cangli Tower.

Cangli Tower primarily focused on gathering intelligence in the Nine Star Immortal Realm, establishing multiple branch offices. The Wang family provided funding, while Li Canghai recruited personnel and built the entire operational system of the organization.

Ostensibly, Cangli Tower was a commercial organization, but this was merely a cover for its true identity. Cangli Tower had a separate team responsible for collecting intelligence and immortal cultivation resources. Besides Li Canghai, four other high-ranking members were Wang family cultivators, who either controlled important halls within Cangli Tower or managed other smaller organizations for their own purposes.

"When the Dao artifact Qiankun Pagoda last appeared, many immortals attempted to clear its trials, but most failed," Li Canghai said. "I heard that two individuals managed to defeat the Supreme, though I don't know if it's true."

"Who?" Wang Qingshan asked.

"Ziwei Star Lord and Kaiyang Immortal Lord. Both are Grand Unity Golden Immortals. Ziwei Star Lord hails from the Dugu Immortal Clan, while Kaiyang Immortal Lord is a rogue cultivator. I heard that Kaiyang Immortal Lord obtained a high-grade immortal artifact imbued with a Primordial Spirit Treasure, which attracted the covetous gaze of some other Grand Unity Golden Immortals. Currently, Kaiyang Immortal Lord's whereabouts are unknown," Li Canghai slowly explained.

"Ziwei Star Lord! Kaiyang Immortal Lord!" Wang Qingshan murmured, a pensive expression on his face.

"Oh, by the way, what happened with the destruction of the Chen family on Xuanji Island?" Wang Qingshan asked, suddenly recalling something.

"I heard the Chen family offended a Grand Luo Golden Immortal. All cultivators on Xuanji Island were annihilated, their souls destroyed, with only a few Chen family cultivators managing to escape. However, the Chen family's territory has since been divided among other factions," Li Canghai replied.

The Chen family of Xuanji Island once boasted over a dozen Grand Unity Golden Immortals, and during its peak, even had a Grand Luo Golden Immortal. During a major conflict between the Golden Worm King Tribe and Heavenly Witch City, the Chen family's Grand Luo Golden Immortal perished in battle. From then on, the Chen family began to decline. Over 500,000 years ago, the Chen family's ancestral land, Xuanji Island, was razed. All cultivators on the island were killed. Some say a Grand Luo Golden Immortal was responsible, others claim it was the malicious act of a rival force, and another theory suggests it was retaliation from Chaos Beasts. There are many conflicting accounts.

After the Chen family was annihilated, other forces quickly divided up their territory. Only a portion of the Chen family cultivators managed to escape, but it's said that the hostile forces pursued them relentlessly, so the Chen family no longer exists.

"Offended a Grand Luo Golden Immortal? Is there any definitive information?" Wang Qingshan pressed.

"No, there isn't. However, any Chen family descendant who shows themselves will be hunted down. The exact reason isn't clear, but no one dares to impersonate a Chen family descendant from Xuanji Island to avoid bringing deadly trouble upon themselves," Li Canghai stated.

He then remembered something and said, "Oh, Wang Daoyou, we've acquired a piece of Xuanyuan Golden Scale Jade! Please take it back to Senior Wang!"

He took out an exquisite golden jade box and handed it to Wang Qingshan.

"Xuanyuan Golden Scale Jade! You've shown considerable capability!" Wang Qingshan exclaimed in surprise.

With this piece of Xuanyuan Golden Scale Jade, Wang Changsheng should be able to forge a top-grade Immortal Slaying Cannon.

"A Sun family had obtained this item but was annihilated by their rival, the Xueyang Sect. A portion of the Sun family descendants managed to escape, and two of them joined an affiliate organization of our Cangli Tower, working for us. We helped the Sun family avenge their annihilation, and in return, we acquired this item," Li Canghai explained.

"Won't doing this bring trouble upon yourselves?" Wang Qingshan asked.

"No, it won't. The affiliate organization has no overt connection to our Cangli Tower. I sent my own people to deal with the Xueyang Sect, and I've already secured a powerful backer. Even if the news spreads, I can simply deny it, and they'll have no way to prove anything against me. Everyone outside who saw this item has already been killed," Li Canghai explained.

"That's good then. You've gone through a lot of trouble. After I return, I will commend your contributions," Wang Qingshan said.

Although they haven't resolved their bottlenecks yet, they've acquired a good deal of immortal cultivation resources, so their trip to the Nine Star Immortal Realm wasn't in vain.

"Thank you very much, Wang Daoyou. Just credit the meritorious deeds to Yunfei," Li Canghai said, repeatedly expressing his gratitude.