Chapter 4598: Closed-door Intensive Cultivation

"You could only say they were unlucky; you all can go back now!" Wang Changsheng dismissed Wang Qingfeng and the others.

Challenging the Universe Pagoda this time was a significant training exercise. Family members who managed to defeat prodigies or supremes proved their strength; Wang Zhiqilin and Wang Xingyun, in particular, would receive more cultivation resources.

For those who failed the challenge, it also made them keenly aware of the gap between themselves and the prodigies or supremes.

This is not to say that all family members who failed were weak; some were overly confident, challenging top-ranked prodigies and supremes, which led to their failure. In contrast, many True Immortals and Golden Immortals succeeded by challenging lower-ranked prodigies.

"With the end of this challenge, many prodigies and supremes across the four realms of the Universe Pagoda have been replaced," Wang Ruyan analyzed. "The next time the Universe Pagoda appears, the challenge will be even more difficult."

While Grand Unity Golden Immortals fared relatively well, many prodigies and supremes among True Immortals, Golden Immortals, and Taiyi Golden Immortals were replaced. This was due to the large number of immortals participating in the challenge, including many from Dao Ancestor-level factions.

With the appearance of three Dao artifacts this time, the Wang family gained immensely. However, the greatest beneficiaries were undoubtedly the immortals.

Hundreds of thousands of immortals challenged the Universe Pagoda. Furthermore, various major factions purchased cultivation resources from the One Word Palace, significantly boosting the immortals' overall strength.

"Did the three Dao artifacts appear near Hundred Beast City this time for another purpose?" Wang Changsheng wondered.

The Kunlun Dao Ancestor was the greatest beneficiary, and it was foreseeable that the forces under Kunlun Immortal Island would be further strengthened.

"That's possible, but why did you choose the Azure Lotus Guqin, husband?" Wang Ruyan asked, puzzled. "You could refine a supreme immortal artifact yourself by purchasing materials from the One Word Palace, as long as you infuse it with a Primordial Spirit Treasure. If that's not an option, you could choose a complete set of supreme immortal artifacts that have already been infused with Primordial Spirit Treasures! Were there truly none available?"

For others, a supreme immortal artifact infused with a Primordial Spirit Treasure was a formidable weapon, but for Wang Changsheng, it was nothing extraordinary. He could refine supreme immortal artifacts himself; what he lacked was a Primordial Spirit Treasure.

"Qing Xuan told me to choose it," Wang Changsheng explained. "She said this treasure is about to give birth to an innate artifact spirit; otherwise, I wouldn't have chosen it."

Qing Xuan herself was an innate artifact spirit. Innate artifact spirits are relatively rare, with acquired artifact spirits being more common. Acquired spirits are typically formed by refining the essence of powerful beings into treasures, granting them incredible abilities.

"It's about to give birth to an innate artifact spirit?" Wang Ruyan exclaimed in surprise. No wonder Wang Changsheng chose this treasure.

Qing Xuan's discerning eye was sharp, so there would certainly be no issues.

"It's a pity it's only a supreme immortal artifact infused with an ordinary Primordial Spirit Treasure," Qing Xuan's voice rang out. "If it were a mutated Primordial Spirit Treasure, we'd be rich."

"Even so, a supreme immortal artifact that's about to give birth to an innate artifact spirit is extraordinary. I'm really looking forward to that day," Wang Changsheng said curiously. "I wonder where the Universe Pagoda got it. You once told me there were many immortal artifacts with innate artifact spirits in the place you escaped from. Did the Universe Pagoda acquire it from there? Is it truly that powerful?"

"Probably not," Qing Xuan analyzed. "If it went there, it would have obtained more than just one."

"Regardless, our gains this time are significant. Husband, you drew with the first-place challenger, so you must be ranked second!" Wang Ruyan said curiously. "I wonder what Nangong Dezhi's results were."

"I don't know about that," Wang Changsheng said. "I'll take the Dragon Marrow Pill to cultivate my physical body first, and you, wife, can drink the Myriad Spirit Brew to cultivate."

The Dragon Marrow Pill, refined with the core crystal of a mid-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal nine-colored chaotic beast, had an excellent body-tempering effect.

Wang Ruyan nodded. Wang Changsheng had acquired many cultivation resources from the One Word Palace. What the Wang family lacked now was time; the longer they had, the stronger the Wang family's overall power would become.

In addition to cultivation resources, Wang Changsheng also purchased a batch of cultivation techniques, ensuring that Wang Mengbin, Wang Yidao, Wang Yingjie, Bai Yuqi, Liu Hongxue, and others no longer had to worry about their cultivation methods.

After chatting for a while, Wang Changsheng entered a secret chamber and sat down cross-legged.

He took out a golden porcelain bottle, poured out a golden pill, and swallowed it.

The pill melted instantly upon entering his mouth. Wang Changsheng felt a massive surge of energy in his abdomen, his qi and blood churned, and his entire body grew hot, as if he were immersed in a pool of earthly fire.

He quickly circulated his cultivation to refine the medicinal power, and his body was enveloped in a blue glow.

***

Sky Phoenix City, Sky Phoenix Hall. Nangong Dezhi sat on the main seat, with Nangong Yuwei, Nangong Changqing, Nangong Yueshuo, Nangong Changlong, and Nangong Yunxin seated on either side. Both Nangong Yunxin and Nangong Changlong had advanced to Grand Unity Golden Immortal and had cultivated immortal bodies.

The Nangong family had kept the news sealed, so the outside world was unaware of Nangong Changlong and Nangong Yunxin's advancement to Grand Unity Golden Immortal. Even within the Nangong Immortal Clan, few family members knew of their progress.

"This time, we purchased many cultivation resources from the One Word Palace," Nangong Dezhi said. "We can cultivate more experts and hopefully produce a few more Grand Unity Golden Immortals."

He defeated the eleventh-ranked challenger and chose a set of high-grade immortal artifacts infused with Primordial Spirit Treasures. It wasn't that he didn't desire better items, but there were no other options available. To acquire superior items, he would have needed to defeat higher-ranked prodigies or supremes.

"Ancestor, should we delay the war?" Nangong Yueshuo asked.

According to Nangong Dezhi's plans, they were preparing to launch a war against the Chahar Tribe, but the appearance of the three Dao artifacts disrupted their deployment.

"Yes, let's continue to develop," Nangong Dezhi instructed. "It would be best if we could cultivate an army of immortal bodies. The longer we have, the stronger our overall strength will be. There's no need to rush."

"That's good," Nangong Yueshuo said with a smile. "Yunxin and Changlong should continue their secluded cultivation! When the great battle comes, we'll certainly give those chaotic beasts a good lesson."

"It's a pity we didn't obtain the secret method for opening ten apertures!" Nangong Changqing said with a tone of regret.

"There will be opportunities in the future," Nangong Dezhi said. He had obtained a chance for resurrection, allowing him to boldly engage chaotic beasts or seek treasures in perilous places, knowing he could revive even if he died.

"The secret method for opening ten apertures is extremely valuable. Doesn't the Kunlun Dao Ancestor desire it?" Nangong Yunxin asked curiously.

"They should be tempted, but other Dao Ancestor-level forces likely have too high demands," Nangong Dezhi guessed. "They wouldn't give it to the Kunlun Dao Ancestor for free."

"That's true," Nangong Yuwei said with a tone of regret. "It's a pity our cultivation is too low; otherwise, defeating a prodigy would grant us a chance for resurrection."

Nangong Changqing defeated a lower-ranked prodigy. With his immortal body, mastery of spatial laws, and a high-grade immortal artifact infused with a Primordial Spirit Treasure, his strength was still formidable.

Nangong Yueshuo and Nangong Yuwei attempted the challenge but were utterly unable to defeat prodigies at the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage.

"There's always tomorrow," Nangong Yunxin said. "Even if we missed out this time, there will be opportunities in the future."

After a brief chat, Nangong Dezhi dismissed them to resume their cultivation.