Chapter 4572: Millions of Years

A million years had passed.

In Green Lotus City, the streets were bustling with crowds and the clamor of carriages and horses.

Three immense thunderclouds hovered in the eastern sky above the city, spaced far apart. Lightning flashed and thunder boomed, as thick bolts of electricity tore through the heavens, striking down below.

The cultivators within the city were accustomed to such sights; it likely meant members of the Wang family were attempting to break through to a higher cultivation realm.

On Green Lotus Peak, the door to a private chamber opened, and Wang Changsheng emerged with a smile.

He had consumed a jar of Dragon-Phoenix Brew, significantly strengthening his physical body, though he was still a considerable distance from achieving a top-tier immortal physique. Even among the disciples of Dao Ancestors, only a handful of Grand Luo Golden Immortals had managed to cultivate such a physique.

After assisting Golden Ape Immortal Venerable in upgrading his immortal artifact, Wang Changsheng entered secluded cultivation. He had now opened six hundred immortal orifices; if he opened eight hundred and forty, he would advance to the mid-stage Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm.

He had conversed with other Grand Luo Golden Immortals, many of whom, despite cultivating in seclusion for a million years, had only managed to open a few dozen immortal orifices.

Wang Changsheng had acquired three types of fourth-tier immortal wine from Green Plum Immortal Lord’s cultivation ground. Among these, the Seven-Star Drunken had the effect of enhancing immortal essence power. His rapid cultivation progress, allowing him to open six hundred immortal orifices so quickly, was due to consuming half a jar of Seven-Star Drunken; purely arduous cultivation alone would not have yielded such swift results.

Wang Changsheng took out a blue-glowing Dharma plate, imbued it with a spell, and asked, "Yixin, have Qingshan and Qingbai resolved their bottlenecks? And have Mengbin and Yingjie returned?"

"More than two hundred thousand years ago, they sparred with the Grand Unity Golden Immortals of the Qilin clan, and their bottlenecks showed signs of loosening. They then entered secluded cultivation, intending to resolve their bottlenecks in one go. Ancestor Mengbin and the others haven't returned yet, but Ancestor Qingshan and Ancestor Qingbai have perfected their comprehension of laws. Oh, and Ancestor Qingfeng has cultivated an immortal physique, though Ancestor Qingcheng hasn't. Both of them are late-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortals."

Wang Yixin replied truthfully.

"What about Qingling, Qingxiao, and Haitang?"

Wang Changsheng inquired.

"Ancestor Qingling and Ancestor Qingxiao have perfected their laws, but Ancestor Qingling and Ancestor Haitang are both stuck at bottlenecks. Long Qingfeng, Yunlong, Xinghai, and Yinyin have all cultivated immortal physiques."

Wang Yixin stated.

Currently, the Wang family has five members who have reached the late-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm, including Wang Qingling, Wang Qingxiao, Wang Qingcheng, and Wang Qingfeng. Wang Qingshan, Wang Qingbai, Ye Haitang, Wang Mengbin, Wang Yingjie, Liu Hongxue, Bai Yuqi, and others are all stuck at the mid-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm. As for those who have perfected their comprehension of laws at the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage, there are four: Wang Qingshan, Wang Qingling, Wang Qingxiao, and Wang Qingbai.

Long Qingfeng, Wang Zongyun, Wang Huayue, Wang Lihe, Wang Yunlong, Wang Xianzong, Wang Yinyin, and others are also stuck at the mid-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm, and are currently seeking ways to overcome their bottlenecks.

"Xiaolong, Xiaohu, Xiaofeng, Xiaolin, and Xiaopeng have all advanced to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm; they are currently in the early stage."

Wang Yixin continued.

These five had all ascended from the lower realms more than 1.5 million years ago. Thanks to their significant contribution in acquiring the Karma Orb, the family prioritized their cultivation after their ascent, and they have now mastered profound laws and cultivated into peak True Spirits.

"The Qiankun Ruins are about to open, aren't they?"

Wang Changsheng asked, clearly not having forgotten about the Qiankun Ruins.

"Almost. Should I notify Ancestor Qingshan and the others?"

Wang Yixin inquired.

"No, there's no need. Their bottlenecks are showing signs of loosening, and this is an excellent opportunity for them to resolve them. If Qingfeng, Qingling, Qingxiao, and Haitang are not in secluded cultivation, have them come to Green Lotus Peak. Oh, and how is Qiulin?"

Wang Changsheng asked.

"They are not in seclusion. I'll notify them immediately. Ancestor Qiulin is also stuck at a bottleneck, but he's cultivating laws, hoping to perfect his understanding of them."

Wang Yixin replied.

"Alright. Have Qingfeng and the others come over first."

After speaking, Wang Changsheng put away the blue Dharma plate and walked out.

Wang Tun Tian, Wang Lin, Wang Yang, and others were seated in the stone pavilion, conversing. They were all stuck at their bottlenecks, remaining in the mid-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm.

"Master!"

Wang Tun Tian offered a simple smile, while Wang Lin and the others all rose to their feet.

Wang Changsheng nodded and took a seat in the stone pavilion.

"Have your bottlenecks not yet been resolved?"

Wang Changsheng asked.

"No. We've attended many Dharma assemblies and sparred frequently with other Grand Unity Golden Immortals, but it hasn't helped much. We plan to spend time comprehending laws instead."

Wang Tun Tian replied.

Wang Changsheng inquired about their cultivation progress, and they answered truthfully.

"You could explore other places instead of always staying in Green Lotus City or the Chaos Continent, and try to find ways to resolve your bottlenecks."

Wang Changsheng suggested.

"We plan to first enter secluded cultivation to refine our understanding of laws, to see if we can perfect them. If that doesn't work, then we'll travel to other places."

Wang Tun Tian replied.

Wang Lin and the others strongly agreed. Being stuck at a bottleneck, traveling might not necessarily resolve it, as exemplified by Wang Qingshan and others.

Wang Changsheng nodded, gave a few instructions, and dismissed them to return to secluded cultivation of laws.

Just then, Wang Qingfeng, Wang Qingling, Wang Qingxiao, and Ye Haitang arrived.

"Father, you've emerged from seclusion."

Wang Qingfeng was overjoyed.

Wang Changsheng nodded with satisfaction. After advancing to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm, Wang Qingfeng had cultivated in seclusion for over a million years and participated in Dharma assembly ceremonies, successfully reaching the late-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm.

Both Wang Qingling and Wang Qingfeng had died once before, yet they had later surpassed many others. Wang Qingshan, Ye Haitang, Wang Mengbin, Wang Yidao, and other family members had all been left behind by them, a development Wang Changsheng had never anticipated.

Wang Changsheng retrieved a piece of green beast hide, which was a map of his route from the Qiankun Ruins back then.

He pointed to a specific location on the map and said, "The Qiankun Ruins are about to open. I intend for you all to enter and retrieve a treasure. There's an item in this particular spot; I don't know exactly what it is, but you must acquire it. Qingshan and Qingbai are still in seclusion, and Mengbin, Yidao, and Yingjie haven't returned yet, so you're the ones who'll have to go. Yunlong and the others will accompany you."

"This is the core area; you'll need a Qiankun Token to enter."

Ye Haitang remarked.

"Our family has collected several Qiankun Tokens over the years, so that won't be an issue. In any case, you must acquire this item."

Wang Changsheng emphasized.

"The Qiankun Ruins are about to open? That's about what I predicted."

Wang Ruyan's voice rang out.

Wang Ruyan emerged from the pavilion, a smile on her face.

She had consumed slightly less than half a jar of Seven-Star Drunken, opening five hundred and seventy-five immortal orifices.

"Ninth Aunt, you've also emerged from seclusion."

Wang Qingling smiled faintly.

Wang Ruyan took out three black-glowing talismans and handed them to Wang Qingfeng, Wang Qingling, and Ye Haitang, saying, "These are Xuanhun Talismans, fourth-tier immortal talismans that I refined. They are very effective against extraterrestrial demons; take them with you."

"Ninth Aunt, I've already perfected my comprehension of soul laws. Extraterrestrial demons at the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage are no match for me; I won't need these."

Wang Qingling politely declined.

"Just take them for now. It's best if you don't have to use them."

Wang Ruyan said.

Hearing this, Wang Qingling no longer refused and accepted the talismans.