Chapter 833: Wang Mengbin Breaks Through the Barrier

"One existed before, but it's gone now. Fellow Daoist Wang, this matter could actually benefit you. What do you think?"

Hai Xinren spoke sincerely. Myriad Beast Island is a sect with a ten-thousand-year history, known for its strict rules and regulations. High-level cultivators do not abuse their power, which is why the island has thrived for so long.

On Myriad Beast Island's territory, Wang Changsheng naturally couldn't refuse.

"Alright. However, could you sell me two more bottles of Spirit Cultivation Liquid? I'm willing to pay a high price."

Since refusal wasn't an option, Wang Changsheng decided to maximize his advantage.

"No problem. I'll discuss the exact price with my master. Fellow Daoist Wang, I'll go retrieve my master's Soul Devouring Golden Cicada."

Her master was already cultivating a male third-tier Soul Devouring Golden Cicada, but it wasn't ready yet. The one Wang Changsheng had was merely a temporary solution.

"Fairy Hai, would you be willing to sell me a female Soul Devouring Golden Cicada?"

Wang Changsheng explained that if, as Hai Xinren suggested, cultivating Soul Devouring Golden Cicadas in pairs made advancement easier, he intended for Wang Ruyan to also raise one to gradually strengthen her divine sense.

"That's no problem at all, Fellow Daoist Wang. Please wait a moment."

Having spoken, Hai Xinren stood up and departed, leaving Gongsun Yang with Wang Changsheng and his wife.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, what peculiar spirit beast do you cultivate? Would you mind letting me see it?"

Gongsun Yang smiled, his tone sincere.

He possessed the Hundred Beast Spirit Body, which caused demonic beasts to perceive him as one of their own. This allowed him to easily subdue lower-tier demonic beasts and gain recognition from those of the same tier. Consequently, if he were to advance to the Nascent Soul stage, even fourth-tier demonic beasts would be favorably inclined towards him, and with sufficient strength, subduing them would be no problem.

In a life-or-death battle, he could influence an opponent's spirit beasts, which would aid him in achieving victory.

Due to his Hundred Beast Spirit Body, he was the unequivocal choice for Myriad Beast Island's next island master. However, outsiders were unaware of his unique spirit body, mistakenly attributing his ease in subduing demonic beasts to other factors. Gongsun Yang was both a formidable asset and a crucial figure in the island's prosperity.

Beyond earning the recognition of demonic beasts, he also possessed a minor divine ability, albeit one he considered nearly useless: he could sense the presence of powerful spirit beasts, with his perception growing stronger as the spirit beast's bloodline became purer.

The lists of Heavenly Strange Insects, Heavenly Strange Birds, and Heavenly Strange Beasts were widely recognized by most cultivators. Gongsun Yang had encountered many rare birds, beasts, and insects. Upon seeing Wang Changsheng, he sensed the presence of a spirit beast with a remarkably high bloodline on him—possibly a spirit bird or insect—certainly one that would rank within the top hundred.

Wang Changsheng was inwardly surprised. Gongsun Yang's divine ability was so potent that it could sense the presence of the Sea Suppressing Ape. However, based on Gongsun Yang's words, it appeared he didn't know *which* spirit beast Wang Changsheng possessed.

Wang Changsheng resolved not to get too close to Gongsun Yang, to prevent him from discovering the Sea Suppressing Ape hidden within his storage pearl.

"Fellow Daoist Gongsun, you're joking," Wang Changsheng immediately retorted. "I don't have any peculiar spirit beasts on me."

"Is Fellow Daoist Gongsun perhaps referring to my spirit insect?"

Wang Ruyan smiled sweetly, smoothly redirecting the conversation, and released her Azure-Eyed Frost Silkworm.

The Azure-Eyed Frost Silkworm can evolve into a Frost Flame Moth, which ranks thirty-fifth on the Heavenly Strange Insects List.

Gongsun Yang realized Wang Ruyan was helping Wang Changsheng avoid the topic. Since Wang Changsheng was clearly reluctant to speak, he naturally wouldn't press the issue. Playing along, he nodded and chuckled, "Ah, the Azure-Eyed Frost Silkworm. I also raise one; they are quite challenging to advance."

He raised his right hand, and a white light emerged from his spirit beast pearl. It was a plump, white giant silkworm with azure-green eyes. Judging by its aura, it was a third-tier, high-grade spirit insect, merely a step away from reaching the fourth tier.

After chatting for a short while, Hai Xinren returned. She gently shook a spirit beast pearl, and a two-zhang (approximately 6.6 meter) Soul Devouring Golden Cicada emerged, a third-tier, high-grade spirit insect.

Hai Xinren produced two black grasses, about a foot long, which emitted an unusual fragrance. She fed them to the two Soul Devouring Golden Cicadas. Soon after, both cicadas became agitated, chasing each other around the stone chamber.

Though Wang Changsheng's Soul Devouring Golden Cicada was small, it was highly agitated and flew with extreme speed. With Hai Xinren's assistance, the female Soul Devouring Golden Cicada slowed its pace, and the male cicada pounced, their bodies overlapping.

After most of the day, the male Soul Devouring Golden Cicada released the female and lay on the ground, its aura somewhat listless.

Wang Changsheng quickly went forward to inspect it, finding that the Soul Devouring Golden Cicada was unharmed, merely a little fatigued.

Hai Xinren then retrieved a pale green grass and fed it to Wang Changsheng's Soul Devouring Golden Cicada. She then took out a green spirit beast pearl and two white porcelain bottles, handing them to Wang Changsheng. "Fellow Daoist Wang," she said, "I'm gifting you a second-tier female Soul Devouring Golden Cicada. However, the two bottles of Spirit Cultivation Liquid will cost three hundred thousand spirit stones. Please don't find it too expensive; we formulate them from various spiritual herbs combined with Earth Marrow Spirit Milk."

Wang Changsheng expressed his gratitude, paid the three hundred thousand spirit stones, and departed with Wang Ruyan.

Gongsun Yang watched the departing figures of Wang Changsheng and his wife, a pensive expression on his face.

"What is it, Senior Brother Gongsun? Is there something unusual about Fellow Daoist Wang?" Hai Xinren asked curiously.

"He possesses a spirit beast with a remarkably pure bloodline, likely one that ranks among the top hundred on the Heavenly Strange Beasts List. I was simply curious, that's all. Let's head back!"

***

Red Moon Sea Region, Silver Serpent Island.

A vast bluestone plaza. In its center stood a colossal tower, over a hundred zhang (approximately 333 meters) tall, its surface intricately carved with numerous lifelike demonic beast patterns.

A group of Wang family cultivators were queuing to enter the Illusionary Demonic Tower for training. Since acquiring this magical treasure, members of the Wang family entered the tower for training every single day.

The Illusionary Demonic Tower can conjure demonic beasts to attack challengers. Should a challenger's life be in peril, they can shatter a special teleportation talisman to exit the tower.

Wang Qiuhong and Wang Qiuxin stood nearby, conversing in low tones.

Layers one through eight of the Illusionary Demonic Tower illuminated with countless runes, but the final layer remained dark.

The Illusionary Demonic Tower has nine layers. The first layer can conjure first-tier, low-grade demonic beasts to attack. The third and fourth layers can conjure first-tier, high-grade demonic beasts. The fifth layer can conjure second-tier, low-grade demonic beasts. The seventh and eighth layers can conjure second-tier, high-grade demonic beasts. The ninth layer can conjure third-tier, low-grade demonic beasts.

The higher the layer, the more numerous and powerful the conjured demonic beasts become.

On the eighth layer, Wang Mengbin was engaged in a fierce battle with two second-tier, high-grade demonic beasts: a two-zhang (approximately 6.6 meter) red giant eagle and an entirely white giant crab.

Since the family acquired the Illusionary Demonic Tower, Wang Mengbin was the first to enter it for training, and his combat experience steadily improved.

The red giant eagle's aura was somewhat weak, with numerous feathers shed. The white giant crab's body was slightly charred, and its right pincer was gone.

"I'm done playing with you. It's time to end this."

Wang Mengbin murmured to himself as dazzling silver light erupted from his body. Two thick silver lightning spears shot forth, flying directly towards the white giant crab and the red giant eagle.