Chapter 515: Wind and Rain Are Coming

The *Nine Nether Sky Illusion Tome* is a Heavenly-grade cultivation method that requires a large quantity of illusion-type materials for cultivation. Following this lead should allow us to find Ye Lin's whereabouts. He is already at the sixth layer of Core Formation, so he must need a considerable amount of illusion materials.

"Yes, Sect Master. We will immediately dispatch more personnel to find Ye Lin as soon as possible. Sect Master, the Grand Unity Immortal Sect and the Supreme Clarity Temple have officially established themselves in the Northern Frontier and have already seized a significant amount of territory. They are still expanding. What are your thoughts?"

A squat, plump elder in green robes, appearing to be in his early fifties, asked cautiously.

"Ignore them, as long as they don't interfere with us. However, I heard that the Grand Unity Immortal Sect originated from the Northern Frontier and was expelled from there. Is that true?"

Shangguan Wei lightly stroked her hair and asked casually.

"Yes, but that was thousands of years ago. Various human factions were developing the Eastern Desolation and required many hands. The Grand Unity Sect was just a small sect back then and had some disagreements with our Nine Nether Sect. It was only because another faction strongly protected them that they survived and were forced to develop in the Eastern Desolation. Who would have thought that after thousands of years, the Grand Unity Sect would grow steadily and become the Grand Unity Immortal Sect?"

Shangguan Wei smiled faintly and said, "A new official has three fires upon taking office. Let's cause some trouble for the Grand Unity Immortal Sect; don't let them have it too easy. The Northern Frontier isn't their personal garden where they can do as they please. Haven't the Great Qian Dynasty in the Central Plains always obstructed other forces from entering the Eastern Desolation? Give them a hint: if they want to reap benefits, they must exert effort. They shouldn't expect to get something for nothing. Let them be the trailblazers, and we'll watch the show from behind. If conditions permit, we can take a bite or two."

"Understood, Sect Master."

Eastern Desolation, Wei State.

Red Leaf Ridge, a secret chamber.

Wang Changsheng sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion. A pile of materials and various bottles and jars lay scattered before him. A three-foot-long emerald green flying sword floated in front of him.

The emerald green flying sword shimmered continuously with crystal light. Its hilt bore a cyan moon pattern, and five small characters, "Azure Moon Demon-Slaying Sword," were engraved on its blade.

This was a nascent spiritual treasure, crafted from various third-tier refining materials, and its quality surpassed that of the Black Flood Dragon Banner in Wang Changsheng's possession.

Since Wang Qingshan frequently went out to slay demonic beasts, Wang Changsheng named this sword the "Azure Moon Demon-Slaying Sword."

This sword was forged from multiple third-tier refining materials, and wielding it required a significant amount of spiritual power. As Wang Qingshan was only at the sixth layer of Foundation Establishment, he couldn't wield it for extended periods. However, once unleashed, this sword was unstoppable by ordinary spiritual artifacts, making it a formidable weapon. If this nascent spiritual treasure were auctioned on the market, its price would be no less than 200,000 spirit stones.

It was estimated that very few Foundation Establishment cultivators possessed nascent spiritual treasures. With this nascent spiritual treasure, Wang Qingshan's strength would increase severalfold.

Wang Ruyan and Wang Qingshan were the strongest Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Wang family, and also the family's key cultivation targets.

He put away the Azure Moon Demon-Slaying Sword and walked down to the basement.

Ye Lin was sitting on the ground, teaching array formations to Wang Changyue.

It had taken Wang Changsheng half a year to refine this nascent spiritual treasure, the Azure Moon Demon-Slaying Sword.

Wang Changyue had been studying array formations with Ye Lin for half a year. She cultivated during the day and teleported here at night to learn the Way of Array Formations from Ye Lin.

"Brother, you've emerged from seclusion."

Wang Changsheng nodded and asked, "How is your learning progressing? Is it difficult?"

"Your sister has some talent in array formations; she just never had anyone to teach her before. After I teach her for a year or so, she'll have no problem setting up second-tier array formations, including teleportation arrays."

Ye Lin's tone was calm and filled with confidence.

Wang Changyue smiled sweetly and said, "Brother, Senior Ye teaches me very diligently; his mastery of array formations is truly profound. Oh, by the way, Big Sister-in-law and the others have returned. I told her about the teleportation array, and she said her cultivation bottleneck has loosened, so she's gone into secluded cultivation."

"I see. Let's stop here for today! Changyue, come back with me."

Wang Changsheng and Wang Changyue stepped onto the teleportation array together, and Wang Changsheng cast a magic spell onto it.

After a white glow emanated from the teleportation array, Wang Changsheng and Wang Changyue vanished.

As they stepped out of the courtyard, Wang Ruyan quickly approached, her expression somewhat anxious.

"Husband, the Hundred Flowers Sect from the Tang State sent someone to deliver an invitation, saying they invite you to attend the Grand Elder's Nascent Soul Ascension Ceremony."

The Hundred Flowers Sect was a cultivation sect from the Tang State. The Tang State and the Wei State had been long-standing rivals for many years. The last time the Golden Sun Sect ruins appeared, Core Formation cultivators from both states nearly came to blows.

Wang Changsheng had no particular connection with the Hundred Flowers Sect; in the past, he had even killed some of their Foundation Establishment cultivators.

"Nascent Soul Ascension Ceremony? Grand Elder?"

Wang Changsheng had never heard of a Grand Elder in the Hundred Flowers Sect.

"This person's name is Chen Yuhua. She was originally the Hundred Flowers Sect's Vice Sect Master. Her whereabouts are unpredictable, and she suddenly formed her Nascent Soul. Qingkai is currently entertaining the Hundred Flowers Sect disciples. What do you think we should do?"

Since Chen Yuhua had formed her Nascent Soul and specifically sent an invitation, not attending would be disrespectful to her. Given that the two states were already rival forces, provoking Chen Yuhua might lead her to take ruthless action. The gap between a Nascent Soul cultivator and a Core Formation cultivator could not be bridged by spiritual techniques or spiritual treasures.

But if they went, what if it was a trap?

"Did they only send an invitation to our Green Lotus Villa? Not to the Five Sects of Wei State?"

"According to the Hundred Flowers Sect disciple who delivered the invitation, they also sent invitations to the Five Sects of Wei State."

Wang Changsheng pondered for a moment and said, "Here's what we'll do: tell Qingkai that I am in secluded cultivation and haven't emerged yet. Have Qingkai lead people to offer congratulations instead."

If Chen Yuhua used the Nascent Soul Ascension Ceremony as a pretext to eliminate some Core Formation cultivators from the Wei State, taking over the Wei State would be effortless.

The Five Sects of Wei State were under the protection of the Grand Unity Immortal Sect. However, the Tang State also had major sects backing it. As long as Chen Yuhua didn't eliminate all the Core Formation cultivators in the Wei State, the Grand Unity Immortal Sect wouldn't necessarily destroy Chen Yuhua. However, eliminating just a few Core Formation cultivators would make it easy to take over the Wei State, so Wang Changsheng had to be wary.

Wang Qingkai was the head of the Wang family, and Wang Changsheng couldn't spare the time. It wouldn't be disrespectful for Wang Qingkai to attend and offer felicitations.

Trouble was brewing! The Nine Nether Sect was like a massive rock, suffocating Wang Changsheng, and now Chen Yuhua had emerged.

With a Nascent Soul cultivator appearing in the Tang State, the balance was about to be broken.

"Alright, I'll inform Qingkai right away."

Wang Ruyan took out a communication disc, cast a magic spell onto it, and made a few gestures.

Out of caution, Wang Changsheng decided to send away a group of family members, instructing them to go out and avoid the limelight.

"My dear, please tell Qingshan to come. I have something for him to do."

Wang Ruyan nodded and notified Wang Qingshan using the communication disc.

Before long, Wang Qingshan appeared before Wang Changsheng.

Wang Changsheng didn't hide his concerns from Wang Qingshan and voiced them.

"Qingshan, select a group of family members, not too many, fifty will suffice. They must be the elite disciples of our clan. Take Tianqi with you as well, and hide in the mortal realm for a while."

If Chen Yuhua truly intended to seize the Wei State, no market towns would be safe. If she merely intended to gain some advantages without taking over the state, there would be no need for Wang Qingshan and the others to leave the Wei State. After careful consideration, Wang Changsheng decided to have them seek refuge in the mortal realm.

"Yes, Ninth Uncle, I'll go at once."

"Wait, Qingshan, I refined this nascent spiritual treasure for you. Take it with you, and try not to display it in front of others."

With trouble looming, Wang Changsheng saw no need to keep the Azure Moon Demon-Slaying Sword himself. Giving it to Wang Qingshan would immediately increase his strength.

"A nascent spiritual treasure! Thank you, Ninth Uncle."

Wang Qingshan's face lit up with joy, and he thanked him excitedly.

Wang Changsheng nodded, gave a few instructions, and dismissed Wang Qingshan.