Chapter 624: Revealing the Cards

Suddenly, the void below rippled. A blue light flashed, and a pale blue light door appeared in the void, from which Wang Ruyan flew out.

Wang Ruyan smiled gracefully and politely said, "Fairy Ziyue, how have you been recently?"

"Madam Wang, I heard from Fellow Daoist Chen that you have settled here. I specially came to congratulate you. This is a small token of my regard, please accept it, Madam Wang."

Fairy Ziyue flipped her delicate hand, and a pale blue jade box appeared in it. With a flick of her wrist, the blue jade box flew towards Wang Ruyan.

"Fairy Ziyue, you are too kind. Fellow Daoist Chen is currently a guest on the island. Since you are here, why not come ashore and have a few drinks so we can properly play host?"

Fairy Ziyue nodded and followed Wang Ruyan into the blue light door.

Before long, Fairy Ziyue arrived at Wang Changsheng's residence.

Feeling the rich spiritual energy emanating from the surrounding air, a hint of surprise flashed in the depths of Fairy Ziyue's beautiful eyes.

Wang Changsheng had just settled on Sea Cucumber Island, yet he had already managed to upgrade the spiritual vein to the third tier.

After repeated consideration, she concluded that Wang Changsheng must know a third-tier formation master.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, congratulations!"

Wang Changsheng smiled and nodded, saying, "Fairy Ziyue, that's very thoughtful of you. Please sit down and have a few drinks with us."

After three rounds of drinks, Wang Changsheng changed the subject and said, "Fairy Ziyue, I have a few questions regarding artifact refining. I would appreciate your guidance."

"Fellow Daoist Wang, please feel free to ask. I will answer any questions I can."

Wang Changsheng raised several questions about artifact refining. Without guidance from a renowned master, he had been exploring it himself for nearly a hundred years, only able to refine preliminary forms of artifacts, but not complete ones.

Fairy Ziyue did not hold back and answered each question.

Chen Yilong also posed a few questions, which Fairy Ziyue similarly answered.

Their discussion lasted for three days and three nights, and Wang Changsheng gained much inspiration.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, Madam Wang, Fairy Ziyue, I still have some matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave now. Let's have a good chat another day."

Chen Yilong bid farewell to Wang Changsheng. He had received a lot of inspiration and intended to return and begin refining artifacts.

"Since Fellow Daoist Chen has left, it's not convenient for me to stay much longer either."

Fairy Ziyue also intended to leave, but Wang Changsheng repeatedly urged her to stay. After much hesitation, Fairy Ziyue remained.

"Fairy Ziyue, have you ever heard of the Zhenhai Sect?"

Wang Changsheng asked casually, while Wang Ruyan, beside him, intently watched Fairy Ziyue, hoping to detect any abnormality.

Fairy Ziyue remained exceptionally calm and nodded, saying, "I have heard of it. However, the Zhenhai Sect was destroyed by the Sun and Moon Palace, almost a millennium ago, wasn't it? Why would Fellow Daoist Wang suddenly bring up the Zhenhai Sect?"

Wang Ruyan smiled sweetly and said with a chuckle, "Fairy Ziyue, when it comes to the Zhenhai Sect, I'm afraid no one is more familiar with it than you!"

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan intended to confront Fairy Ziyue. If she showed the slightest abnormality, appearing to be a spy for the Sun and Moon Palace, then without hesitation, the couple would jointly kill her, given that she had voluntarily come to Sea Cucumber Island.

But if Fairy Ziyue was not a spy for the Sun and Moon Palace, but rather a descendant of the Zhenhai Sect, what was her purpose in approaching Wang Changsheng?

Fairy Ziyue smiled subtly, her gaze falling upon Wang Changsheng as she said meaningfully, "Fellow Daoist Wang, that's what I wanted to say to you as well. Tsk tsk, the *Kuisui True Scripture* is one of the three foundational cultivation techniques of the Zhenhai Sect. Fellow Daoist Wang cultivates the *Kuisui True Scripture*. I wonder what the people of the Sun and Moon Palace would think if they knew."

"Words alone are not proof. Fairy Ziyue, please don't casually slander people. Besides, I think the person the Sun and Moon Palace is looking for is you, Fairy Ziyue."

Wang Changsheng's eyes narrowed slightly as he sneered.

"That's not necessarily true, Fellow Daoist Wang. Since you've put it this way, let's speak frankly. You cultivate the *Kuisui True Scripture*, don't you?"

Just as Wang Changsheng was about to answer, a low horn sound came from Wang Ruyan's embrace.

Wang Ruyan's willow brows furrowed slightly. She glanced at Fairy Ziyue, then cast a spell on it. Ye Lin's low voice echoed: "A Core Formation cultivator is loitering near Sea Cucumber Island, with strength above the sixth level of Core Formation."

Upon hearing this, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan's gazes turned cold, looking at Fairy Ziyue with a hint of killing intent.

Wang Changsheng pondered for a moment, then said, "Even if I do cultivate the *Kuisui True Scripture*, what of it?"

"If you cultivate the *Kuisui True Scripture*, then things are much simpler. Fellow Daoist Wang, are you interested in the Zhenhai Sect ruins?"

Fairy Ziyue's tone was full of enticement. She had always wanted to investigate Wang Changsheng's origins, sending many people to guard the vicinity of the teleportation halls in various large markets.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan had teleported back to the Eastern Barrens and then teleported again, which was discovered by Fairy Ziyue's subordinates.

Since Wang Changsheng came from the Eastern Barrens, it could be generally concluded that he was not a spy for the Sun and Moon Palace, which was why Fairy Ziyue came to congratulate him.

Her granduncle's lifespan was nearing its end, and she urgently needed to gather the necessary personnel to open the Zhenhai Sect's restrictions. If her granduncle passed away, she would have to wait several centuries to gather three Core Formation cultivators who practiced the three foundational cultivation techniques of the Zhenhai Sect, and she could not afford to wait that long.

"Zhenhai Sect ruins?"

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan simultaneously showed expressions of confusion; they did not know about the Zhenhai Sect ruins.

"From what Fairy Ziyue says, are you a member of the Zhenhai Sect?"

Fairy Ziyue smiled gracefully and said, "Whether I am a member of the Zhenhai Sect is not important. What's important is whether Fellow Daoist Wang is interested in the Zhenhai Sect ruins. The Zhenhai Sect was destroyed by the Sun and Moon Palace, but before its destruction, it activated its protective grand formation, causing the island where it was located to sink to the seabed. I spent a great deal of effort to discover the whereabouts of the ruins. I wish to invite Fellow Daoist Wang to jointly open the Zhenhai Sect's restrictions and enter the ruins to seek treasure. When the Zhenhai Sect was destroyed, the people of the Sun and Moon Palace couldn't take too many things. If we can obtain the remaining treasures of the Zhenhai Sect, we could easily establish a major power."

"Invite me to open the restrictions? What does that have to do with me?"

"The restrictions of the Zhenhai Sect ruins are very powerful. Only cultivators who practice the three foundational cultivation techniques can jointly open them. We already have fellow daoists who cultivate the *Blazing True Gang Technique* and the *Heavenly Sound Overturning Sea Technique*. We are only missing a fellow daoist who cultivates the *Kuisui True Scripture*."

Wang Changsheng's expression was uncertain. It sounded like there were many benefits. From Fairy Ziyue's words, her suspicion as a spy for the Sun and Moon Palace could be dismissed; there would be no need for such a roundabout approach if she merely wanted to test him.

"Fairy Ziyue, aren't you worried that we might be spies for the Sun and Moon Palace? You know, the Sun and Moon Palace has offered a hefty reward for the apprehension of Zhenhai Sect members."

Wang Ruyan asked solemnly, her gaze fixed on Fairy Ziyue.

"Practicing the three foundational cultivation techniques of the Zhenhai Sect doesn't necessarily mean one is a member of the Zhenhai Sect, does it? If Fellow Daoist Wang is a spy for the Sun and Moon Palace, then I will accept my fate."

"Thank you for your kind offer, Fairy Ziyue, but I am not interested in seeking treasure."

Wang Changsheng pondered for a moment, then tactfully declined.

To say he wasn't tempted would be a lie, but his cultivation level was too low. If the other two were to turn on him to seize treasures, he might not be able to defend himself.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, don't refuse me so quickly. Your cultivation level is indeed too low; you might not be able to unlock the restrictions. You would need at least a fifth-level Core Formation cultivation, wouldn't you? We can wait for you to cultivate to the fifth level of Core Formation before going to seek treasure. These are treasures left behind by an entire sect; are you truly not tempted?"

Fairy Ziyue's voice was filled with temptation.

Wang Changsheng remained silent. If he waited until he reached the fifth level of Core Formation, Wang Ruyan should also be able to advance to the second level of Core Formation by then. If they were lucky, the Wang family might even have a third Core Formation cultivator.

"How about this! To show my sincerity, I can give you the cultivation method for the first eight levels of the *Heavenly Sound Overturning Sea Technique*. The *Heavenly Sound Overturning Sea Technique* is a sound-based cultivation technique. It is said that the *Heavenly Sound Overturning Sea Technique* and the *Kuisui True Scripture* are complementary techniques. If Madam Wang can cultivate this technique, it might not be impossible for you two, working together, to contend against Nascent Soul cultivators."

"*Heavenly Sound Overturning Sea Technique*? Complementary techniques? Contend against Nascent Soul cultivators? Fairy Ziyue, aren't you exaggerating a bit?"

Wang Changsheng naturally didn't believe her.

"I never joke. The *Heavenly Sound Overturning Sea Technique* and the *Kuisui True Scripture* were indeed complementary techniques. The reason the Zhenhai Sect was destroyed back then was because two vice-sect masters coveted the position of sect leader. They cultivated the *Heavenly Sound Overturning Sea Technique* and the *Kuisui True Scripture*. Due to their internal strife, the Zhenhai Sect was greatly weakened. Otherwise, the Sun and Moon Palace might not have been able to destroy it."

"Are both the *Kuisui True Scripture* and the *Heavenly Sound Overturning Sea Technique* Heavenly-grade cultivation techniques?"

Fairy Ziyue shook her head and said, "They are not Heavenly-grade, but Earth-grade. However, if cultivated successfully, it's said that they can contend against Heavenly-grade techniques without issue. This is what I've heard; as for whether it's truly factual, I'm not entirely sure."