Chapter 4565: Gathering of Heroes (No More for Today)

"My husband, now that you've finished all the Dragon Phoenix Brew, are you confident you can cultivate a top-tier immortal physique?" Wang Ruyan asked.

Wang Changsheng shook his head. "To achieve a top-tier immortal physique, the Dragon Phoenix Brew alone isn't sufficient. If I had a few more similar immortal wines and elixirs, it should be achievable."

"If we could incorporate the crystal core of a ten-colored chaotic beast, the body-tempering effects would certainly be even better," Wang Ruyan remarked.

Wang Changsheng nodded. "Naturally. However, ten-colored chaotic beasts are extremely rare. Given our current strength, simply being able to escape from one would be a significant feat."

Wang Qingbai entered and announced, "Father, Mother, Fairy Guihua just delivered a message. Fairy Longyue invites you to a gathering with some Grand Luo Golden Immortals seven days from now, at Longyue Garden."

"Understood. Tell Fairy Guihua to inform Fairy Longyue that we will be there on time," Wang Changsheng instructed.

Wang Qingbai acknowledged him and turned to leave.

Wang Changsheng picked up the wine pot and headed towards a green pavilion. He entered a secluded chamber, sat cross-legged, took out the wine pot and a cup, poured a drink, and consumed it in one gulp.

The Carefree Hermit had helped brew two jars of Dragon Phoenix Brew, and Wang Changsheng intended to drink a pot to test its body-tempering effects. While Grand Unity Golden Immortals would have a high chance of cultivating an immortal physique by drinking Dragon Phoenix Brew, it would be overly luxurious for them. For Grand Unity Golden Immortals aiming for an immortal physique, taking Blood Infant Jade Apricot Pills and Blood Rhinoceros Pills—which are refined with the crystal cores of nine-colored chaotic beasts from the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage—would suffice.

Feeling it wasn't potent enough, Wang Changsheng directly put the spout to his mouth and drained the immortal wine from the pot. As the pot of Dragon Phoenix Brew entered his system, Wang Changsheng felt his blood surge, his entire body grew hot and prickled as if by needles. A massive surge of energy coursed through him, threatening to burst his body.

He quickly activated his cultivation technique to refine this energy. A blue aura emerged on his skin, enveloping his entire body. His breathing grew heavy, veins protruded, and the blood vessels beneath his skin became clearly visible.

***

A nine-story black pavilion stood, its plaque bearing the three golden characters: "Yanluo Palace." Inside, a corpulent old man in a black robe sat in the main seat. His face was fair, and his aura was as vast as the ocean.

Qian Yiming was respectfully reporting to the black-robed elder.

"The Green Lotus Immortal Couple have both arrived? And Fairy Tianqin has advanced to Grand Luo Golden Immortal?" the black-robed elder asked, surprised.

Immortal Lord Xuanhun, the Vice Palace Master of Yanluo Palace, possessed cultivation at the early Grand Luo Golden Immortal stage and had mastered the Law of Divine Soul.

"That is correct. This subordinate witnessed it personally; there is no mistake," Qian Yiming confirmed.

"It seems the rumors are true; they have indeed obtained the inheritance of a Grand Luo Golden Immortal. We just don't know which one," Immortal Lord Xuanhun mused, a thoughtful expression on his face.

The Green Lotus Immortal Couple's rise has been remarkably swift. While the Immortal Realm boasts abundant cultivation resources and numerous similar prodigies, the Green Lotus Immortal Couple stands alone in having mastered a supreme law and been summoned by a Dao Ancestor.

"Should we send someone to investigate? Perhaps utilize our peripheral organizations?" Qian Yiming inquired.

Yanluo Palace commanded several peripheral organizations, including Hundred Scholars Tower and Ten Directions Pavilion. These groups handled affairs that were inconvenient for Yanluo Palace to manage directly. Even if significant trouble arose, they could eliminate those with knowledge, akin to a gecko shedding its tail.

"There's no need. They aren't acting against us, so we have no reason to investigate them. Simply keep an eye out for pure crystal cores from nine-colored chaotic beasts at the Grand Luo Golden Immortal stage," Immortal Lord Xuanhun instructed.

"Yes, Senior Qin," Qian Yiming replied. Then, as if remembering something, he added, "Oh, by the way, Haotian Palace and the Hacker Tribe in the Barren Immortal Realm were successively annihilated. The culprit is unknown. Rumors suggest it involved a Dao artifact. Another theory claims they possessed mutated Primordial Spirit Treasures and were destroyed by Fairy Miluo, the leader of the Ten Immortals of the Barrens. There are also whispers that our Yanluo Palace was responsible."

Fairy Miluo, who mastered the Law of Space, possessed mid-Grand Luo Golden Immortal cultivation and peak-grade immortal artifacts, had not been seen for over ten million years.

"Involving a Dao artifact? Hmph, do they think Dao artifacts are as common as cabbages! Dragging our Yanluo Palace into this, using us to divert attention… whether true or false, this matter has nothing to do with us. Ignore it," Immortal Lord Xuanhun instructed.

"Yes, Senior Qin," Qian Yiming acknowledged, then bowed and withdrew.

Immortal Lord Xuanhun took out a silver-gleaming immortal communication mirror, imbued it with a spell, and on its surface appeared a golden-robed young woman with picturesque features—Fairy Tianchen, the Palace Master of Yanluo Palace.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, have you not arrived yet?" Immortal Lord Xuanhun inquired.

"I have some urgent matters to attend to, so I'm afraid I won't be able to make it. Please keep an eye out for those few materials for me! If they appear, no matter the cost, you must help me acquire them," Fairy Tianchen stated.

"No problem. What's happened that's keeping you occupied?" Immortal Lord Xuanhun asked, puzzled.

"The natal immortal artifact of Dao Ancestor Qiankun's youngest disciple has appeared. I'm unsure if the news is true, so I need to verify it. You should cultivate a good relationship with a Grand Luo Golden Immortal-level diviner; you might need their assistance in the future," Fairy Tianchen instructed.

"Understood, rest assured!" Immortal Lord Xuanhun readily agreed.

Fairy Tianchen offered a few more words of caution before cutting off the connection.

"Dao Ancestor Qiankun!" Immortal Lord Xuanhun murmured to himself, a thoughtful expression on his face.

***

Seven days quickly passed. A vast estate, with "Longyue Garden" emblazoned in three golden characters on its plaque, was guarded by two Golden Immortal cultivators at its entrance.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan stood at the entrance. Fairy Guihua promptly emerged, greeting them warmly, "Esteemed seniors, my master has been awaiting your arrival. Please come in."

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan nodded and followed Fairy Guihua inside. After passing through three arched courtyards, they reached a secluded quadrangle featuring a hexagonal green stone pavilion.

Five men and three women were seated in the stone pavilion, enjoying tea and conversation. Among them were Fairy Longyue, Huangfu Yu, Immortal Lord Xuanhun, Golden Ape Immortal Venerable, and Nangong Yueshuo.

"You must be the Green Lotus Immortal Couple! I have long heard of your esteemed reputations. I am Hua Yaoyao," said a voluptuous woman in a purple dress, her face beaming with a smile and exuding an overwhelming demonic aura.

"I am Duanmu Hai. It's a pleasure to meet Fellow Daoist Wang and Madam Wang," a burly man in a blue shirt said, cupping his fists.

"I am Mu Yan," an elderly woman with an aged face, clad in a green robe, stated.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan introduced themselves, took their seats, and joined the conversation.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, I heard from Fellow Daoist Yuan that you have successfully cultivated an immortal physique?" Duanmu Hai inquired curiously.

Wang Changsheng smiled and nodded. "Oh, and have you also cultivated an immortal physique, Fellow Daoist Duanmu?"

"I wish I had, but not yet," Duanmu Hai replied.

"To cultivate an immortal physique, it's ideal to achieve it during the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage. Once you advance to Grand Luo Golden Immortal, the difficulty significantly increases, and the immortal elixirs, talismans, and formations that aid in cultivating an immortal body become extremely rare and precious," Fairy Longyue explained.