Chapter 681: Trouble Comes Calling

Wang Qingshan smiled and nodded, saying, "You all must also cultivate diligently, especially Fourth Brother. Ninth Uncle said you are the next key target for cultivation." Wang Qingqi had contributed greatly to the family, so after Wang Qingshan formed his core, Wang Qingqi became the next focus of their development.

"I will cultivate diligently. Today is a celebration of your core formation, so let's drink a few good rounds together."

Wang Qingshan took the head seat, clinking cups with everyone, the atmosphere lively.

Suddenly, a sharp, urgent screech abruptly sounded.

Wang Qiuhong took out his communication disk and activated a spell. Ye Lin's voice instantly rang out: "Two Core Formation cultivators are approaching Red Lotus Island, and they are not hiding their presence."

Upon hearing this, the cultivators present tensed up. Could it be that the power behind the Liu family had come for revenge?

"Those who come uninvited are not to be trusted. Qiuhong, make arrangements for our family members. If necessary, teleport away immediately." Wang Qingshan pondered for a moment before giving the order.

"Yes, Seventh Uncle."

Wang Qingshan transformed into a streak of green light and flew outwards.

Purple Cloud Pavilion had four Core Formation cultivators, backed by Whale Gate, one of the six major powers in the Red Moon Sea Region, with four Nascent Soul cultivators guarding it.

Song Fei and Sun Lei were cultivation partners. Song Fei was at Core Formation Layer 3, and Sun Lei was at Core Formation Layer 2.

Since three affiliated forces of Purple Cloud Pavilion had been destroyed, Purple Cloud Pavilion would naturally not remain silent.

The cultivators from the three immortal cultivation families hadn't been entirely wiped out. They knew their families intended to destroy the Wang family but had unexpectedly hit a steel plate. Naturally, they had to bring out their backers.

As Wang Qingshan had just formed his core, this was the most opportune time to cause trouble for him.

As soon as they approached Red Lotus Island, a streak of green light flew out from the island. It was Wang Qingshan.

"What brings you two fellow Daoists here?" Wang Qingshan's tone was calm. If he wasn't mistaken, the two Core Formation cultivators should be from Purple Cloud Pavilion.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, you destroyed three of our Purple Cloud Pavilion's immortal cultivation families. What do you think we're here for?" Song Fei said coldly,殺intent flickering in her eyes.

The Liu family had been loyal to Purple Cloud Pavilion, offering considerable tributes each time. She had taken two Liu family disciples as her own, and over the years, she had received many benefits from the Liu family. For both public and private reasons, she wanted to stand up for the Liu family, especially since Wang Qingshan had just formed his core.

"Hmph, I don't offend others unless they offend me. It was clearly your Purple Cloud Pavilion's affiliated forces that tried to destroy our Wang family, and they were simply annihilated in return. If you two fellow Daoists are here to cause trouble today, then there's nothing more to discuss." Wang Qingshan's eyes turned cold. With a raise of his hand, the Azure Rainbow Sword flew out and landed in his grasp.

He hadn't mastered spiritual arts, but buying some time for his family members was not a problem.

Song Fei and Sun Lei exchanged glances and nodded to each other. A strange, piercing roar sounded, and two dazzling green lights appeared in the distance, moving at extreme speed.

Seeing this, the trio didn't act rashly.

In less than three breaths, the green lights stopped, revealing two massive green carp. The green carp had a pair of transparent, thin wings, and each carried a Core Formation cultivator on its back: a man in a green robe and a young woman in a red dress. Both were at Core Formation Layer 4, and their clothes bore the emblem of a green carp, the symbol of the Zhang family of Green Carp Island.

Both green carp were Level 3 spiritual beasts, their mouths opening and closing to reveal rows of snow-white, sharp teeth.

The Zhang family of Green Carp Island was one of the six major powers in the Red Moon Sea Region. While their foundation wasn't as deep as Whale Gate's, the Zhang family was famously protective. Without significant benefits, no force was willing to provoke them.

"Red Lotus Island is quite lively! Are you two fellow Daoists here to visit Red Lotus Island?" the young woman in red smiled, her gaze falling on Song Fei and Sun Lei.

The sudden appearance of a Core Formation cultivator from an affiliated force of an affiliated force of the Zhang family, with the Wang family establishing itself on Red Lotus Island and a Core Formation cultivator appearing within five years, was too unusual. The Zhang family naturally sent someone to investigate the Wang family's background. If they were a hidden "nail" planted by an enemy force, they would naturally be removed. If the Wang family's origins were not problematic, they would still need to present a "certificate of loyalty" – the enemy of an enemy is a friend.

"Fellow Daoist Zhang, the Wang family destroyed three of our Purple Cloud Pavilion's affiliated forces. They must give us an explanation!" Song Fei said with a frown, her tone firm.

"What a joke! It was clearly your affiliated forces that banded together to deal with our Wang family. The previous five owners of Red Lotus Island were all annihilated by them; they got what they deserved," Wang Qingshan sneered, refuting her.

"Hmph, everyone's dead, so of course you'd say that."

If Purple Cloud Pavilion stood by while its affiliated forces were destroyed, would other affiliated forces still obey Purple Cloud Pavilion's orders?

"Since that's the case, there's nothing more to say."

The young woman in red shifted her beautiful eyes, pointed at Sun Lei and Wang Qingshan, and said with a smile, "How about this? You two fellow Daoists can spar. If Fellow Daoist Wang wins, this matter will be dropped. If Fellow Daoist Wang loses, then he'll compensate for the losses. How does that sound?"

The Wang family's background was unclear, and the Zhang family couldn't afford to clash with Purple Cloud Pavilion for the Wang family's sake; they weren't on the same level. If Whale Gate got involved, it would be difficult to resolve.

A sparring match, regardless of victory or defeat, would provide a good way for everyone to conclude the matter, and it would also be an opportunity to gauge Wang Qingshan's strength.

Sun Lei was at Core Formation Layer 2, and Wang Qingshan was at Core Formation Layer 1.

"Alright, I, Sun, was just thinking of seeking guidance from Fellow Daoist Wang. Swords and blades have no eyes, so Fellow Daoist Wang must be careful." Sun Lei readily agreed. With the Zhang family intervening, they couldn't be too excessive. In front of the Zhang family cultivators, he dared not kill Wang Qingshan, but injuring him was certainly fine.

"No problem. I, Wang, also wish to experience Fellow Daoist Sun's remarkable techniques."

They flew to a high altitude in the distance, about a hundred yards apart.

Sun Lei flipped his palm, and a long spear, flickering with purple light, appeared in his hand. A lifelike purple python was carved onto the spear shaft.

With a flick of his wrist, a loud "shhh-shhh" of air being torn sounded, and a large expanse of purple light flew out, striking towards Wang Qingshan.

The Azure Rainbow Sword in Wang Qingshan's hand emitted a clear sword cry, and a large expanse of green sword qi flew out, slashing at the purple light.

A series of roaring sounds ensued, and the purple light was shattered.

Sun Lei tossed the purple long spear in his hand forward, injecting several spells. The purple light surged, and the purple long spear transformed into a giant purple python over ten yards long, pouncing towards Wang Qingshan.

Sun Lei opened his mouth, and a streak of purple light flew out, landing in his hand. It was a palm-sized purple command flag, with a purple flying eagle emblem on its surface.

He gently shook it, and the purple command flag instantly grew in size, its surface radiating dazzling purple light.

He gripped the purple banner with both hands, swaying it left and right, and countless purple flames suddenly appeared in the void in front of him, turning into purple fireballs the size of water vats, emitting astonishing high temperatures.

Over a hundred huge purple fireballs, like falling meteors, plummeted towards Wang Qingshan with a monstrous heatwave.

These purple fireballs were not ordinary flames but a secret fire accompanying the *Purple Cloud True Scripture*, possessing immense power.

Wang Qingshan remained unhurried. He gently flicked the Azure Rainbow Sword in his hand, and countless green sword qi flew out, slashing at the giant purple python. A dull "clank-clank-clank" of metal colliding sounded. The green sword qi failed to slay the purple python, but it did prevent the python from advancing.

A clear sword cry rang out, and the void behind Wang Qingshan rippled like water. A thousand green flying swords appeared out of thin air—it was the Hundred Swords Unification.

Although it was a minor divine ability, when executed by a Core Formation cultivator, its power was not insignificant.

The two Zhang family cultivators exchanged glances, seeing the surprise in each other's eyes.

A loud "shhh-shhh" of air being torn sounded as thousands of green flying swords aggressively slashed at the hundred-plus purple fireballs.

A series of booming sounds followed, and the hundred-plus purple fireballs were shattered by the green flying swords, sending flames scattering in all directions.