Chapter 687: Three Immortals Alliance

"Understood, Ninth Uncle, don't worry! I'll keep a close eye on Honglian Island. However, Honglian Island can't be left unguarded. Once you return, I'll go to the Zhang family and ask again."

Haishen Island was attacked because there was no Core Formation cultivator to oversee it, and the Wang family suffered heavy losses. This was a lesson learned.

Wang Changsheng nodded, gave a few instructions, and then left Honglian Island.

In the Coral Sea, on Haishen Island.

Five years ago, a powerful force suddenly appeared in the Coral Sea: the Three Immortals Alliance.

The Three Immortals Alliance openly had three Nascent Soul cultivators and twenty-seven Core Formation cultivators, making them incredibly powerful.

Supported by the towering tree of Taiyi Immortal Sect, the Three Immortals Alliance quickly established itself in the Coral Sea.

Strictly speaking, the Three Immortals Alliance was a loose cultivator alliance, internally divided into multiple factions. They usually operated independently, but would let the Three Immortals Alliance handle major affairs. The Alliance's territory was leased from three major powers: Cold Flame Gate, Yellow Dragon Island, and Tianhai Pavilion.

This situation arose due to the three Nascent Soul cultivators, Li Haifeng and his companions.

Li Haifeng had always kept an eye on the situation in the South Sea, knowing that the cultivation world there was chaotic.

They did not want to favor any side, as that would easily draw them into conflict. The Cold Flame Gate and Yellow Dragon Island clashed, resulting in dozens of Core Formation cultivators being killed or injured. The Three Immortals Alliance could not afford such losses. To establish the Alliance, Li Haifeng and the two other Nascent Soul cultivators had to make grand promises to gather so many Core Formation cultivators.

If they were to be drawn into conflicts between other forces and suffer significant casualties, the Three Immortals Alliance would likely disband. Leaning towards Taiyi Immortal Sect? Li Haifeng was willing, but the Three Immortals Alliance was formed by multiple forces, backed by other immortal sects. They were unwilling to align with Taiyi Immortal Sect, and aligning with them might not even guarantee safety, as Taiyi Immortal Sect members were also subject to attacks.

After discussion, the three Nascent Soul cultivators of the Three Immortals Alliance leased islands from the three major powers, declaring neutrality.

Considering the previous incident, this time, the Wang family only dispatched fifty cultivators to the Coral Sea. Wang Qingqing led the group, consisting of seven Foundation Establishment cultivators and forty-three Qi Condensation cultivators.

Since the Three Immortals Alliance was newly established, no foolish forces dared to cause trouble for them; that would be seeking death.

Five small teleportation arrays were constructed on Haishen Island, completed independently by Ye Haitang. After setting up the formations, Ye Haitang returned to Honglian Island.

The patriarch of Haishen Island was Wang Qiuling. Wang Qiuling was diligent, meticulous, and had many years of experience managing administrative affairs.

Because the number of Foundation Establishment cultivators was relatively small, the Wang family did not form a monster hunting team to hunt demon beasts. Currently, the Wang family's main sources of income were puppet beasts and talismans, which did not generate much income, making their lives rather strained.

In the discussion hall, Wang Qiuling was talking with Wang Qingqing.

"Eighth Aunt, this can't go on! Relying solely on refining puppet beasts doesn't earn us much spirit stones at all. How about forming a small monster hunting team?"

A monster hunting team with too few Foundation Establishment cultivators would be vulnerable to attacks. If there were too many, Haishen Island would be unable to defend itself if attacked by other forces.

"How about this: I'll take Tianwang and form a fifteen-person team to hunt demon beasts. Qiuling, you should try your best to cultivate more Foundation Establishment cultivators."

Wang Qiuling smiled wryly and said, "I'll try my best! Ever since Fourth Uncle went missing, our family's Foundation Establishment Pills have been dwindling. This time, coming to the South Sea, the Patriarch only gave me seven Foundation Establishment Pills, and now only one is left."

Wang Qingqing frowned slightly and said, "In that case, you..."

Before she could finish her sentence, a clear male voice suddenly rang out, "What? Short on Foundation Establishment Pills? I brought quite a few."

Wang Changsheng walked in, a faint smile on his face.

The Wang family had eliminated three cultivating families and obtained many Foundation Establishment Pills. Wang Changsheng had brought ten Foundation Establishment Pills this time.

Wang Qingqi had not yet overcome his bottleneck and was still stuck at the sixth level of Foundation Establishment. Wang Changsheng did not allow him to refine Foundation Establishment Pills. Refining Foundation Establishment Pills was time-consuming, and Wang Qingqi's lifespan was already limited. If he were to refine pills, he would have even less hope of advancing to the Core Formation stage.

"Father, you've emerged from seclusion."

Seeing Wang Changsheng, Wang Qingqing's face lit up with joy.

"Grandson congratulates Ninth Uncle on emerging from seclusion."

Wang Qiuling smiled slightly, offering her congratulations.

Wang Changsheng nodded, took out two porcelain bottles, and handed them to Wang Qiuling, saying, "There are ten Foundation Establishment Pills in here. Keep them and cultivate more Foundation Establishment cultivators. Foundation Establishment cultivators are the backbone of our family; it's about quality, not quantity. When Haishen Island was attacked before, some clansmen luckily teleported away but were no match for the intruders. This speaks volumes."

"Grandson understands. Grandson will certainly remember Ninth Uncle's teachings."

Wang Qiuling repeatedly agreed. Even if Wang Changsheng hadn't said it, she wouldn't have cultivated a large number of Foundation Establishment cultivators. There was no other way; after Wang Qingqi stopped refining Foundation Establishment Pills, the Wang family's stock diminished with each use. As the number of Foundation Establishment Pills steadily decreased, the Wang family had to be very frugal, allowing only the most promising clansmen to receive them.

"Oh, right, Father, Senior Li Haifeng said that if you emerged from seclusion, you should go to Three Immortals Island to meet him so he can arrange tasks for us."

For the Three Immortals Alliance to function, tasks naturally needed to be completed. The Three Immortals Alliance was an alliance with loose constraints, but the necessary tasks still had to be done.

"No rush. You two tell me about the family's situation over the past few years, especially the situation in the East Barrens."

Wang Qingqing nodded and recounted the family's situation over the years.

Resources in the East Barrens were relatively scarce, and with the seven major immortal sects maintaining order, there were no wars, making it relatively safe.

What surprised Wang Changsheng somewhat was that Wang Tianwen wanted to travel to the Central Plains. Speaking of which, there weren't many clansmen in the Wang family who cultivated Confucian arts.

"I'll make a trip to Three Immortals Island. You two shouldn't go hunting demon beasts yet; there might be something I need you to do. Wait for me to return."

Wang Changsheng instructed, then left Haishen Island and headed straight for Three Immortals Island.

East Barrens, Taiyi Immortal Sect.

On a certain mountain, entirely crimson, a magnificent red palace stood proudly at its summit.

Inside a secret chamber, Wang Mingren sat cross-legged on a futon, enveloped by a large expanse of fiery crimson-gold flames, radiating intense heat.

Not long after, the crimson flames around his body dissipated, and he opened his eyes, a hint of joy appearing within them.

He had been in seclusion for seven years and had successfully advanced to the second layer of Core Formation.

This was not surprising. He cultivated a high-grade cultivation technique, had two Core Formation cultivators supporting him, lived in a residence built atop a third-tier earth-fire spiritual脉, and had a third-tier Spirit Gathering Array. It would have been strange if he hadn't advanced to the second layer of Core Formation.

"Counting the time, my wife should have also reached Core Formation."

Wang Mingren muttered to himself, then rose and walked out.

Soon after, he met Chen Xiang'er in a side hall. Chen Xiang'er had already formed her core, but her expression was quite poor, as if something was troubling her.

"My wife, you've formed your core! Congratulations!"

Wang Mingren smiled slightly, congratulating Chen Xiang'er.