Chapter 4630: Establishing Tianci

Over his long cultivation journey from a Qi Refinement cultivator to a Grand Luo Golden Immortal, Wang Changsheng had met many fellow cultivators, but most of them were now gone.

"Yes, Old Ancestor."

Wang Yixin responded and left to carry out the order.

Not long after, Wang Yixin returned with Fang Mu, who looked pale and severely weakened.

"This junior bows to Senior Wang and Senior Wang."

Fang Mu bowed respectfully.

"There's no need to be so formal, little friend Fang. Speak freely." Wang Changsheng said gently.

Fang Mu took out a blue jade slip, handed it to Wang Changsheng, and said, "This is something I obtained by chance; it should be useful to senior."

Wang Changsheng took the blue jade slip and scanned it with his divine sense.

"Blood Dragon Talisman, assists immortals in cultivating a top-tier immortal body."

Wang Changsheng nodded. The jade slip recorded the method for crafting the Blood Dragon Talisman, a charm that could aid immortals in cultivating a top-tier immortal body.

"I'll take this jade slip. What do you wish for in return?" Wang Changsheng asked.

"This junior wishes to join the Wang family and serve them," Fang Mu said.

"You want to join our Wang family? Are you unable to remain in the Heavenly Corpse Sect?" Wang Ruyan asked, puzzled.

"Most Grand Unity Golden Immortals have been killed, leaving the Heavenly Corpse Sect existing in name only. Hostile forces are circling. If I remain there, I will surely perish sooner or later," Fang Mu said, taking out a piece of Profound Primordial Golden Qilin Jade and handing it to Wang Changsheng.

The recent battle was fierce; the Heavenly Corpse Sect's terrestrial city was breached by Chaos Beasts, incurring severe losses. The sect now existed in name only. If he remained, he wouldn't be able to advance and would also become a target for hostile forces.

"Profound Primordial Golden Qilin Jade! Do you have any other requests?" Wang Changsheng asked.

"If circumstances allow, I hope senior can intercede for the Heavenly Corpse Sect to preserve its orthodox lineage," Fang Mu said cautiously.

With Wang Changsheng's current status and position, if he spoke up, the Heavenly Corpse Sect's hostile forces would not destroy the sect.

"That's not a problem, but are you just leaving the Heavenly Corpse Sect like that?" Wang Changsheng said meaningfully.

Loyalty is paramount. The Heavenly Corpse Sect is severely weakened, and you are eager to abandon it. If the Wang family were to decline, would you also seek another affiliation?

"It's not that I look down on the Heavenly Corpse Sect. All the Grand Unity Golden Immortals I was close to have died in battle. The surviving ones are hostile towards me. If I remain there, only two outcomes are possible: either I'm secretly eliminated, or I wipe out the opposing Grand Unity Golden Immortals and shoulder the sect's burdens alone. I know my limitations; I don't possess that capability," Fang Mu said.

"You can stay in Green Lotus City for now. We need to send people to verify your claims," Wang Changsheng said.

If Fang Mu hadn't lied, then it wouldn't be a problem. Times had changed; the Wang family wouldn't easily absorb new blood. Outsiders wishing to join the Wang family needed to pass through multiple layers of assessment.

"Yes, Senior Wang." Fang Mu agreed, his expression respectful.

Wang Changsheng gave a few instructions, then had Wang Yixin take Fang Mu away. Wang Yixin would arrange for the verification.

"This battle is a major reshuffle of powers. The Myriad Treasure Gate, Myriad Beast Palace, and Grand White Sword Sect have all been severely weakened. We don't know how much longer this war will last," Wang Ruyan said, a hint of worry in her eyes.

If the fighting continued, more King Beasts would certainly attack Green Lotus City.

"It shouldn't last much longer. The Hunxie King Tribe's objective has been achieved: they've obtained the Grand Yang Sword. However, this means you mustn't easily use the Green Lotus Zither in front of Chaos Beasts or other people, to avoid unnecessary trouble," Wang Changsheng said.

So far, over fifty Grand Luo Golden Immortals from both Chaos Beasts and Immortals have fallen, making it more tragic than the war between the Golden Worm King Tribe and Heavenly Witch City millions of years ago.

Wang Changsheng estimated that the war would end soon. Kunlun Immortal Island and the Hunxie King Tribe had suffered considerable losses. The troubling part was how the Hunxie King Tribe knew that Grand White Immortal Lord had obtained the Grand Yang Sword; they had precise information about the sword, which led them to send King Beasts to lead the attack on Grand White Sword City.

If Grand White Immortal Lord had accidentally leaked the information, that would be acceptable. What Wang Changsheng worried about was that the Hunxie King Tribe possessed special means to sense the presence of innate artifact spirits, which would be truly terrifying.

Wang Ruyan nodded and said, "Naturally! Either don't use it, or if you do, annihilate all enemies."

After chatting for a while, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan each entered a secret chamber to meditate and recuperate.

Kunlun Immortal Island, Kunlun Hall.

Kunlun Dao Ancestor sat on the main seat, his expression solemn.

Qianxin Immortal Lord was giving his report, his expression respectful.

"All five Grand Luo Golden Immortals master Supreme Laws! That is quite rare," Kunlun Dao Ancestor said, surprised.

"Fellow Daoist Wang's vital immortal artifact has been upgraded to a top-grade immortal artifact, and it has even incorporated Primordial Spirit Treasures, a complete set, which is why they were able to kill the King Beasts. However, they were indeed injured," Qianxin Immortal Lord said.

"If there were a secret method for opening ten apertures, perhaps you could also master a Supreme Law," Kunlun Dao Ancestor sighed.

There were few Grand Luo Golden Immortals under his command who mastered Supreme Laws; most only comprehended one after opening their ninth aperture. Opening an additional aperture increased the possibility of mastering a Supreme Law.

Other Dao Ancestors had secret methods for opening ten apertures. Kunlun Dao Ancestor desired one but would need to trade for it. The other Dao Ancestors' asking prices were too high for him to afford.

"This disciple is incompetent; this time, Kui escaped," Qianxin Immortal Lord sighed.

"It masters the Law of Space, so that's not your fault. However, little friend Wang's artifact refining skill is beyond my expectation. Perhaps I can now obtain the secret method for opening ten apertures," Kunlun Dao Ancestor said.

If Wang Changsheng helped refine a set of top-grade immortal artifacts incorporating Primordial Spirit Treasures, which could then be exchanged with other Dao Ancestors, along with other rare materials, there would be hope of acquiring the secret method for opening ten apertures.

"You may return and rest now! If the Hunxie King Tribe sends King Beasts to attack the city again, you will still be needed to defend," Kunlun Dao Ancestor instructed.

"Yes, Master." Qianxin Immortal Lord agreed and withdrew.

Ten years passed. The Hunxie King Tribe seemed to have no intention of expanding the war. After Kui seized the Grand Yang Sword, the Chaos Beasts ceased their attacks on cities guarded by immortals, ushering in a period of peace.

The Tianga, Barghu, and Chahar Tribes were eradicated, allowing the immortals to establish three Celestial Cities.

Two of these Celestial Cities were controlled by the Wang family. The third Celestial City was handed over to the Nangong Immortal Clan for their disposal. This was a city they had conquered themselves, and Kunlun Immortal Island had not sent a single soldier to assist, so naturally, it was theirs to manage. Kunlun Dao Ancestor also tacitly agreed.

Green Lotus City, Green Lotus Peak.

Wang Changsheng, Wang Ruyan, Immortal Liu Yun, and a burly man in a golden robe sat in a stone pavilion, sipping tea and chatting.

"From now on, we'll be sharing our fortunes. Fellow Daoist Wang, Immortal Ye, please look out for me," the burly man in the golden robe spoke, his voice booming.

His name was Dugu Tianlong, a Grand Luo Golden Immortal in the mid-stage. He had cultivated an immortal body and hailed from the Dugu Immortal Clan of the Nine Star Immortal Domain.

The Wang family acquired two Celestial Cities, taking sole control of one, while sharing the other with other forces. The Wang family received the larger share of the profits.