Chapter 670: Red Moon Sea Region

Red Moon Sea Area.

The Thousand Puppet Sect has a history of over 300 years. They specialize in crafting puppet beasts and are quite renowned in the Red Moon Sea Area, serving as a vassal to the Zhang family of Green Carp Island. The Thousand Puppet Sect has two Core Formation cultivators, and Lu Qin, at the third layer of Core Formation, is one of them. Thousand Puppet Peak is the most crucial location for the Thousand Puppet Sect, serving as the residence for its two Core Formation cultivators. Thousand Puppet Island possesses a mid-grade third-tier spiritual vein, capable of sustaining the cultivation of multiple Core Formation cultivators.

Inside the Green Bamboo Hall, Lu Qin was speaking with the Purple Moon Fairy. The Purple Moon Fairy's disguised identity was Zhao Yao'er; Lu Qin was unaware of her true identity.

“Junior Sister Lu, it must have been hard for you while I was away. For the foreseeable future, you can focus on your cultivation without worry; I will oversee the sect.” the Purple Moon Fairy said with a faint smile.

“Then I’ll trouble you, Senior Sister Zhao. I feel my bottleneck loosening and plan to enter seclusion for a period.”

The Purple Moon Fairy nodded and said, “No problem, Junior Sister Lu. Go into seclusion without any concerns. Unless it's an urgent matter, I won't disturb your cultivation.”

A low, sharp chirping sound echoed. The Purple Moon Fairy took out a communication plate from her robe, infused it with a magic art, and a pleasant female voice suddenly spoke: “Master, an elder named Liu has arrived outside. He says he's an acquaintance of yours.”

“Fellow Daoist Liu? Quickly, invite him in. Bring him to the Qianyuan Hall; do not neglect him in any way.” The Purple Moon Fairy’s face lit up with joy as she instructed.

“Senior Sister Zhao, who is this Fellow Daoist Liu?” Lu Qin asked curiously.

“When I was traveling outside, I encountered a powerful enemy. Fortunately, Fellow Daoist Liu intervened and saved me. I promised him that if he ever came to the Red Moon Sea Area, he would be welcome as a guest at our Thousand Puppet Sect.” The Purple Moon Fairy explained with a smile, adding that this Fellow Daoist Liu was, of course, Wang Changsheng.

Lu Qin suddenly understood and said with a smile, “So it's Senior Sister Zhao's benefactor! Junior Sister should go and meet him to avoid being impolite.”

Not long after, the Purple Moon Fairy and Lu Qin met Wang Changsheng inside a magnificent palace. After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the Purple Moon Fairy warmly said, “Fellow Daoist Liu, thank you for your assistance last time. Since it's rare for you to visit the Red Moon Sea Area, you must stay at the Thousand Puppet Sect for a while longer, so that Junior Sister can fulfill her duties as a host.”

“Indeed! Fellow Daoist Liu, you are Senior Sister Zhao’s benefactor, and thus our Thousand Puppet Sect’s benefactor as well. You truly should stay longer.” Lu Qin echoed, seeing it as standard hospitality and finding nothing unusual about it.

“Then I shall impose. Fairy Liu, Fairy Lu, I have a somewhat inconvenient request, and I hope you will grant it.”

“Fellow Daoist Liu, please speak. As long as it is within our capabilities, we will certainly not refuse.”

Wang Changsheng smiled faintly and said, “I wish to find a mid-grade third-tier thunder-attribute demon beast. I heard that many third-tier thunder-attribute demon beasts have appeared in the Red Moon Sea Area, and I specifically came here for that reason. However, as a first-tier rogue cultivator, I am quite weak on my own, so I was hoping to ask for your assistance.”

This explanation was perfectly plausible. Wang Changsheng could use this opportunity to stay at the Thousand Puppet Sect and cultivate for a period. As for Wang Qingqi and the others, they would be temporarily settled in the market city, and then later rent a small island controlled by the Thousand Puppet Sect. Unlike Sea Cucumber Island, Green Lotus Villa would no longer dispatch personnel to the Red Moon Sea Area, nor would Wang Qingqi and his group send cultivation resources back to Green Lotus Villa. In essence, it would be a second Wang family. Of course, if the people from Sun Moon Palace still hadn't tracked them down after a hundred or eighty years, it wouldn't be too late to establish two-way contact then.

The Purple Moon Fairy and Lu Qin exchanged glances and nodded to each other. Wang Changsheng’s request was not excessive.

“No problem, Fellow Daoist Wang. You may stay at our Thousand Puppet Sect for now. I will immediately instruct our disciples to gather information on mid-grade third-tier thunder-attribute demon beasts.”

After a brief chat, the Purple Moon Fairy sent someone to escort Wang Changsheng to his quarters, which were situated atop a mid-grade third-tier spiritual vein.

“Senior Sister Zhao, there won’t be any problems with Fellow Daoist Liu, will there?” Lu Qin said with some concern; she always maintained a certain level of caution towards outsiders.

“Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on him. There won't be any issues. I met Fellow Daoist Liu decades ago in another sea area, so there shouldn't be any problems. It's rare for him to come seeking help; we can't just outright refuse, can we?”

Lu Qin nodded and said, “That's true. Fellow Daoist Liu wants to hunt a mid-grade third-tier thunder-attribute demon beast, so his strength must not be weak. However, mid-grade third-tier thunder-attribute demon beasts are quite rare, so he might not find one.”

“We can only do our best and leave the rest to fate. He saved my life, so we'll send disciples to help him search. If they find one, that's best; if not, so be it. Junior Sister Lu, go into seclusion without worry. I hope you successfully advance to the fourth layer of Core Formation, which will significantly enhance our sect’s strength.”

“Then I'll leave the sect in your hands, Senior Sister Zhao. If anything urgent comes up, send me a sound transmission talisman.”

In a certain secret chamber, Wang Changsheng sat cross-legged on a futon, a thoughtful expression on his face. He had already hidden most of the blue-robed youth's possessions in a very safe place, so he didn't need to worry about people from Sun Moon Palace finding him. Now, two questions lay before him: cultivation or artifact crafting. Cultivation was fundamental. Wang Changsheng hesitated for a moment, then decided to enter seclusion for cultivation, aiming to break through to the fifth layer of Core Formation. Before that, Wang Changsheng needed to settle his clan members and help Wang Qingshan attempt to break through to the Core Formation stage. He took out a Blood Origin Pill and swallowed it. His injuries had not fully healed, and he needed the Blood Origin Pill for recovery.

At the Taiyi Immortal Sect, on a certain crimson mountain peak. At the peak stood a crimson palace, with a dark cloud, over a hundred zhang in size, hovering above it. From time to time, streaks of silver lightning descended. A continuous roar echoed as a crimson light barrier enveloped the palace. The silver lightning seemed endless, continuously striking down from the high sky, causing the crimson light barrier to tremble incessantly. Not long after, the crimson light barrier shattered, and several thick silver lightning bolts struck within the crimson palace.

On a distant high peak, Xu Zihua and a dignified-looking elder in a silver robe were sitting in a stone pavilion, sipping tea and chatting. A young woman in a yellow dress, in her early thirties, stood nearby, a hint of worry in her beautiful eyes.

“Great-grandfather, my husband… he'll be alright, won't he?” the young woman in the yellow dress asked with some concern.

“Rest assured! After all, he has dual spiritual roots, so his chances of entering the Core Formation stage are quite high. With three Core Formation spiritual treasures, three embryonic defensive artifacts, and three sets of third-tier formations, if he still can't enter Core Formation, he wouldn't be worthy of being my son-in-law.” Chen Haibin's tone was indifferent. Wang Mingren's aptitude was good, he was sincere with people, and had a good reputation, but his background was too humble. Had it not been for Xu Zihua's connection, Chen Haibin would not have agreed to this marriage.

“Senior Brother Chen, Junior Nephew Chen, put your hearts at ease. Mingren grew up under my watchful eye; he will definitely enter the Core Formation stage.” Xu Zihua said with a laugh, his tone cordial.

Boom!

A deafening roar resounded as the dark cloud transformed into a silver lightning bolt several zhang thick, striking the crimson palace. A small part of the palace collapsed. At this moment, the dark clouds also dispersed, and the lightning tribulation was over. Chen Haibin and Xu Zihua transformed into two streaks of light and swiftly descended into a largely collapsed stone chamber.

Wang Mingren sat cross-legged on the ground, his body somewhat charred, his clothes in tatters. A powerful aura emanated from him.

“Excellent, Mingren! No, from now on, I should address you as Junior Brother Wang.” Xu Zihua said with a smile.

Wang Mingren stood up, bowed to Xu Zihua and Chen Haibin, and respectfully said, “Once a teacher, always a teacher. This disciple would never presume to address Master and Great-grandfather as peers. Without your guidance and nurturing, Master and Great-grandfather, this disciple would not be where I am today. And of course, my wife has also provided me with a great deal of help.”

Chen Haibin nodded in satisfaction, took out a white porcelain bottle, tossed it to Wang Mingren, and said, “This bottle of pills will help with your injuries. Enter seclusion for a period to consolidate your cultivation.”

“Yes, Great-grandfather.” Wang Mingren agreed, his expression respectful.

“That’s wonderful, husband! You’ve entered the Core Formation stage. I must work hard too!” Chen Xiang'er flew over and said with a smile.

“Wife, you will definitely be able to enter the Core Formation stage too. Your husband will do everything to help you achieve Core Formation.”

Chen Xiang'er was indeed prone to jealousy and often threw tantrums like a spoiled young lady, causing Wang Mingren embarrassment on several occasions. However, out of respect for Chen Haibin, Wang Mingren always endured it.