Chapter 960: The Grand Ceremony of the Taiyi Immortal Sect

The Taiyi Immortal Sect congratulates True Lord Taihao and Fairy Tianqin on successfully forming their Nascent Souls!

A loud male voice resonated from the horizon, and a red light appeared in the distant sky.

Soon, Wang Changsheng clearly discerned the red light, revealing it to be a colossal red vessel, over a hundred *zhang* in length. The sides of the vessel were etched with Taiji symbols, and a massive Taiji symbol adorned its sail, alongside the characters "Taiyi" rendered in a powerful, calligraphic style. The sail glowed brightly, making the vessel highly conspicuous. The entire flying craft exuded an astonishing spiritual energy fluctuation, clearly indicating it was a high-grade flying magical treasure.

A contingent of cultivators stood on the deck. At the forefront was a man in a red Daoist robe, noticeably corpulent, his bulging belly almost straining the fabric. A flame mark adorned his forehead, and he was barefoot.

This was Meng Tianzheng, who had already advanced to the Nascent Soul stage. When Wang Changsheng was still in the Foundation Establishment stage, Meng Tianzheng had already formed his Golden Core.

Wang Mingren and Ximen Feng stood behind Meng Tianzheng, with Wang Mingren looking particularly excited.

The Taiyi Immortal Sect had been established in the Eastern Barren for nearly four millennia. In its history, only the Four Seasons Sword Master had triggered an extraordinary phenomenon upon forming his Nascent Soul. Cultivators capable of causing such phenomena were highly renowned in the cultivation world, far surpassing ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators. If Wang Mingren hadn't traveled to the South Sea, he wouldn't have known that Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan's Nascent Soul formation had triggered a phenomenon, earning them the title "Green Lotus Immortal Couple."

Both Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan were somewhat surprised to see Meng Tianzheng. Due to his connection with the Nine Nether Sect, Wang Changsheng had maintained a relatively low profile. The South Sea comprised dozens of vast regions, each spanning tens of millions of *li*. Even with newly advanced Nascent Soul cultivators, news didn't always spread far and wide. However, the extraordinary phenomenon caused by Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan's Nascent Soul formation made it impossible for major powers not to know.

The Taiyi Immortal Sect had heavily invested cultivation resources in the South Sea for years, dispatching numerous disciples there. The phenomenon accompanying Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan's Nascent Soul formation was so significant that the Taiyi Immortal Sect couldn't possibly have remained unaware. While other forces might not have fully understood the Wang family's origins, the Taiyi Immortal Sect was keenly aware. After all, Zhang Zhanfeng, the sect master of the Taiyi Immortal Sect, had personally assisted in settling their clansmen from the Eastern Barren.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, it's been many years," Meng Tianzheng said with a warm smile. "You've already ascended to the Nascent Soul stage. Your Nascent Soul Grand Ceremony should have certainly included an invitation to our Taiyi Immortal Sect. Holding it so discreetly was a bit thoughtless of you."

Liu Gan and Xiahou Feng exchanged bewildered glances, their faces etched with shock. For the Myriad Beasts Island, Myriad Swords Gate, and Taiyi Immortal Sect to all send representatives was an enormous honor for the Wang family. The Myriad Beasts Island, Myriad Swords Gate, and Taiyi Immortal Sect were all powerful forces, having produced Deity Transformation cultivators. The personal attendance of Nascent Soul True Lords from these three major powers significantly elevated the Wang family's prestige.

"Fellow Daoist Meng, you jest," Wang Changsheng replied. "We never intended to make a grand affair of it. Thank you for traveling thousands of *li* to attend our Nascent Soul Grand Ceremony. Please, come inside."

Wang Changsheng made a welcoming gesture and flew towards Silver Serpent Island, with the others following closely behind. As many guests had already arrived, some seating adjustments were necessary, yet the other attendees dared not voice any complaints. Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan sat upon the Green Lotus Dharma Seat, their faces wreathed in smiles. The five Nascent Soul cultivators, including Meng Tianzheng, were seated directly beside Wang Changsheng, with the Golden Core cultivators seated next.

Upon seeing Meng Tianzheng and the others, Zhou Tianmu involuntarily swallowed, thinking to himself, "The Wang family truly kept its capabilities hidden. To be acquainted with Nascent Soul True Lords from Myriad Beasts Island, Myriad Swords Gate, and the Taiyi Immortal Sect, and to have them personally offer congratulations, is an immense honor. It seems I've still underestimated the Wang family." Prior to this moment, his only concern had been the Wang family seeking retribution later. Now, it was clear he had drastically underestimated them.

It was important to note that the Nascent Soul cultivators present for the Grand Ceremony were all highly distinguished figures within their respective sects. True Lord Fu Jiao, Gongsun Yang, had already made a name for himself throughout the South Sea during his Golden Core stage. The Myriad Swords Immortal Couple, with their combined sword techniques, were virtually unstoppable. Meng Tianzheng, formerly one of the "Five Taiyi Prodigies," was similarly renowned.

Wang Mingren quickly approached Wang Changsheng, retrieved a string of storage beads, and respectfully announced, "The Taiyi Immortal Sect congratulates the Wang family ancestors on their joyful formation of Nascent Souls, and presents two thousand-year Three Hues Water Lotuses, five pieces of thousand-year Wind Copper Wood, two Tri-Essence Heart Guarding Pills, and one hundred *jin* of fourth-tier spiritual water, Taiyi Divine Water."

These items were incredibly valuable, collectively exceeding a million spirit stones. Each gift was extraordinary in its own right. The thousand-year Three Hues Water Lotus was a superior water-attribute alchemy ingredient. The thousand-year Wind Copper Wood, though hard, was remarkably light, making it ideal even for crafting fourth-tier puppet beasts. The Tri-Essence Heart Guarding Pill was a unique elixir of the Taiyi Immortal Sect, renowned as a sacred healing medicine. Taiyi Divine Water, another exclusive item of the Taiyi Immortal Sect, provided significant enhancements for both alchemy and artifact refining. This lavish gift had been personally selected by Wang Mingren's master, Xu Zihua, ensuring that every item would be useful to the Wang family.

Zhou Tianmu was secretly astonished. "The Taiyi Immortal Sect's congratulatory gift is far too precious!" he thought. "Does the Taiyi Immortal Sect truly hold the Wang family in such high regard?" Li Rui and Gongsun Yang were both somewhat surprised as well. While they had also prepared gifts, they paled significantly in comparison to what the Taiyi Immortal Sect had presented. It was rumored that even a cultivator on their last breath could quickly recover after taking a Tri-Essence Heart Guarding Pill. While this might not be entirely true, the fact that a single pill could fetch up to a million spirit stones at auction underscored its immense value. Of course, similar elixirs to the Tri-Essence Heart Guarding Pill were possessed by the ten major sects of the South Sea, though they typically required rare ingredients and were exceedingly difficult to refine.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan were both surprised. They had naturally heard of the Tri-Essence Heart Guarding Pill, and the Taiyi Immortal Sect's gift was so valuable that they suspected there might be an ulterior motive.

"Fellow Daoist Meng, your sect is truly thoughtful," Wang Changsheng said with a smile. He nodded with a slight smile, gesturing for Wang Qiuhong to accept the gifts.

"The Myriad Beasts Island presents one Heavenly Beast Pill, two bottles of Spirit Nurturing Pills, and one hundred *jin* of Water Essence Crystal." The Heavenly Beast Pill provided some assistance for third-tier spiritual beasts attempting to advance to the fourth tier. Spirit Nurturing Pills, on the other hand, were highly beneficial for beasts below the third tier. Wang Qingling had successfully cultivated two third-tier spiritual beasts, a feat largely attributed to the aid of Spirit Nurturing Pills. However, these pills were exceedingly costly, priced at 300,000 per bottle, and only a few bottles were released onto the market annually, with Myriad Beasts Island largely reserving them for its own use. Water Essence Crystal was the excretion of the rare Seven-Colored Jellyfish. Only fourth-tier Seven-Colored Jellyfish could produce it, and it was primarily used in the refinement of water-attribute magical treasures.

"The Myriad Swords Gate presents one hundred *jin* of thousand-year Cold Iron, one hundred *jin* of Purple Soul Gold, and one hundred *jin* of Sky Moon Sand, congratulating True Lord Taihao and Fairy Tianqin on forming their Nascent Souls." These materials were all excellent for artifact refining, particularly well-suited for crafting flying sword magical treasures.

"The Zhang family of Green Carp Island presents one hide of a fourth-tier demonic beast, the Thousand-Eyed Fire Toad, and three sets of Golden Core spiritual items."

Numerous guests successively presented their congratulatory gifts. For those from forces with Nascent Soul cultivators in attendance, Wang Changsheng offered a verbal thank you. For gifts from other forces, he simply acknowledged them with a nod of gratitude.

As Wang Changsheng gazed at the assembled guests, a complex mix of emotions stirred within him. He reminisced about the past: after achieving Foundation Establishment, he had been slighted even at Medicine King Valley. After forming his Golden Core, he had to be utterly deferential when meeting Nascent Soul cultivators from the Taiyi Immortal Sect. Now, having ascended to the Nascent Soul stage, the Myriad Swords Gate, Myriad Beasts Island, and the Taiyi Immortal Sect had all dispatched representatives to offer congratulations. Honestly, he had never imagined he would reach this point. His journey from a minor family's descendant to his current standing had been fraught with countless perils and was truly remarkable.