Chapter 4710: Refuge

In the Tianchen Sea Area of the Beihai Immortal Realm, a streak of green light flew from the distance, appearing above Qinglian Island. As the green light faded, a massive island emerged. Qinglian Island was less than one ten-thousandth the size of this new island. The colossal island cast a vast shadow, completely eclipsing Qinglian Island. Wang Yixin stood at its edge. Wang Qingbai and others had been waiting for a long time and were directing clan members to fly onto the island. Wang Changsheng was piloting the immortal island away from the Chaotic Continent. During the journey, he had used the Ruyi Gate to send Wang Qingbai to Qinglian Island to prepare the clan for evacuation. Wang Changsheng couldn't take every single clan member, but taking the majority was not an issue.

“Board the island quickly, move faster,” Wang Qingbai instructed.

Before Wang Changsheng arrived, a large number of clan members had already entered spatial immortal artifacts. These artifacts were entrusted to high-ranking family members who, upon boarding the island, would be able to evacuate with Wang Changsheng. Most of the elites from affiliated forces like the Wang family, Zhenhai Palace, and Lan family also evacuated. The remaining individuals were told to take care of themselves, either by hiding or seeking refuge. This battle had exposed Qing Xuan’s existence, meaning both chaotic beasts and immortals would now seek out Wang Changsheng.

In less than twenty breaths, Wang Qingbai and everyone else had boarded the island.

“This time, we are merely seeking temporary refuge; we will return. You may choose to live anonymously or seek sanctuary with other forces, but there is one condition: you must not betray our Wang family. How you treat our Wang family is how we will treat you.” Wang Changsheng’s voice emanated from the massive island, echoing across a range of trillions of miles. This was amplified by a high-grade immortal formation, ensuring that all immortals in the Tianchen Sea Area heard it clearly. After speaking, the colossal island transformed into a blur and vanished.

On the Chaotic Continent, Kunlun Immortal Island, in Kunlun Hall, Dao Ancestor Xingchen sat in the main seat, while Dao Ancestor Huanle and Yuan Feng sat beside him. The three Dao Ancestors were discussing something. Qing Xuan had injured Kui and then left with Wang Changsheng, leaving Dao Ancestor Xingchen to face Kui and Xiang alone. In less than fifteen minutes, the Ten Directions Mother-Child Pagoda and three Dao artifacts arrived. Yuan Feng and Dao Ancestor Huanle also rushed over to provide support. With the assistance of Dao Ancestor Huanle and Yuan Feng, Kui and Xiang retreated. The Ten Directions Mother-Child Pagoda, perhaps wary of the three Dao artifacts, did not make a move, though a fragment of the Ten Directions Soul-Slaying Blade was snatched away by Xiang.

“It’s a pity about Daoist Zhang,” Yuan Feng said with a tone of regret. “If Kui hadn’t launched a sneak attack, combined with Xiang’s cooperation, he wouldn’t have perished.” Xiang had been fighting Dao Ancestor Kunlun, while Xia had engaged Dao Ancestor Xingchen. Kui suddenly launched a sneak attack, and with Xiang’s coordination, Dao Ancestor Kunlun was quickly annihilated. Despite both being Dao Ancestors, Kui was a ten-colored chaotic beast who also controlled the fundamental law of power, and the attack was a surprise, leading to Dao Ancestor Kunlun's unfortunate demise.

“Indeed!” Dao Ancestor Huanle lamented. “If it had been a head-on, one-on-one fight, Daoist Zhang might not have been a match for Kui, but he wouldn’t have perished so quickly. Who could have imagined that the Hunxie King Tribe and Hufa King Tribe would join forces, with their Dao Ancestors making a move? Even though we rushed to support as fast as possible, we were still a step too late.” This battle occurred without any warning. Even Dao Ancestor Kunlun had initially believed it was a conflict between Grand Unity Golden Immortals. Xiang’s sudden attack on Wang Changsheng prompted Dao Ancestor Kunlun and Dao Ancestor Xingchen to respond, leading to a massive confrontation between four Dao Ancestors. It was Kui’s sudden sneak attack that led to Dao Ancestor Kunlun’s rapid demise. If Xiang and Kui had directly intervened, Dao Ancestor Kunlun would certainly have sought aid from other immortal cities.

“The Dao artifact that the chaotic beasts have been searching for was actually with young friend Wang. Could it be that the artifact spirit was responsible for annihilating Yuan of the Tumote King Tribe last time?” Yuan Feng wondered aloud. Qing Xuan’s power was terrifying. Xia, who had achieved Dao through the Law of Earth, couldn’t withstand two of Qing Xuan’s moves. Qing Xuan could wound Kui with a single blow, so it was no wonder he could damage the sub-pagodas of the Ten Directions Mother-Child Pagoda.

“It’s possible,” Dao Ancestor Xingchen said, his face filled with envy. “Given his strength, the Dao Ancestor of the Tumote King Tribe certainly wouldn’t have been a match.” In a one-on-one fight, even Dao Ancestor Xingchen couldn’t injure Kui with a single blow, but Qing Xuan could.

“His power is indeed formidable. We just don’t know how he compares to Chen of the Erdos King Tribe!” Dao Ancestor Huanle remarked.

“It’s hard to say,” Yuan Feng replied. “Both Chen and Kui are ten-colored chaotic beasts who achieved Dao through special laws. However, Chen has been a Dao Ancestor for many years; perhaps he has cultivated a chaotic body or even pioneered a new fundamental law.”

“Daoist Feng, you jest,” Dao Ancestor Huanle said dismissively. “Pioneering a new fundamental law is hardly easy. One could very well be struck dead by a lightning tribulation. Dao Ancestor Jiuxing is a prime example; he was killed by one.” A Grand Unity Golden Immortal becomes a Dao Ancestor by pioneering a fundamental law. After reaching Dao Ancestor realm, one can continue to pioneer new fundamental laws, but this also requires enduring a lightning tribulation. Moreover, these tribulations are much stronger than the one for the first fundamental law, and their intensity depends on the type of new fundamental law being pioneered. Dao Ancestor Jiuxing, who achieved Dao through the Law of Wood, tried to pioneer a new fundamental law and was directly struck dead by the lightning tribulation.

Yuan Feng nodded. “Indeed! When pioneering a new fundamental law, the lightning tribulation for an ordinary fundamental law is over twice as powerful as for the first one. For a special fundamental law, the tribulation's power is double. As for supreme fundamental laws, that remains unknown; no Dao Ancestor has ever successfully pioneered a supreme fundamental law throughout history.” Throughout the history of the Immortal Realm, Dao Ancestors who have pioneered new fundamental laws mostly achieved ordinary ones. Stronger ones managed special fundamental laws, but no Dao Ancestor has ever successfully pioneered a supreme fundamental law.

“Exactly,” Dao Ancestor Xingchen agreed. “Even if one can only pioneer an ordinary fundamental law, their strength would still increase significantly.” Most Dao Ancestors possess only one fundamental law. Dao Ancestor Kunlun had also considered pioneering another, but the lightning tribulation was extremely powerful. Even for an ordinary fundamental law, its power would be over twice that of the first, and since Dao Ancestor Kunlun lacked absolute confidence, he did not proceed with pioneering a second fundamental law.

“Everyone understands the principle,” Yuan Feng said, then something came to mind. “However, pioneering a second fundamental law remains very difficult. Perhaps cultivating a Dao Body would make it easier.” She then asked, “Dao Ancestor Xingchen, now that Daoist Zhang has perished, Kunlun Immortal Island will be inherited by you. What about the Grand Unity Creation Pot?”

“It was taken away by Daoist Zhang’s disciple, and its whereabouts are unknown,” Dao Ancestor Xingchen replied. After Qing Xuan left, Dao Ancestor Xingchen was besieged by Xiang and Kui. Dao Ancestor Kunlun’s disciples scattered for their lives amidst the chaos, and the Grand Unity Creation Pot was taken by Xue Yan. Xue Yan had already advanced to Grand Unity Golden Immortal and had always been responsible for safeguarding the pot.

“Taken away?” Yuan Feng exclaimed. “That’s a mutated primordial spirit treasure! Send someone to retrieve it! If it ascends to a top-grade immortal artifact, it might be able to purify the core crystals of ten-colored chaotic beasts.”

“I’ve already dispatched people to handle it,” Dao Ancestor Xingchen said. “I hope it can be recovered.”

“Alright, we’ll head back now,” Yuan Feng said. “If the chaotic beasts attack again, do not rashly engage them. Transmit a message to us directly. Also, treat the Wang clan members well! He might just return one day.” He was referring to Qing Xuan; given Qing Xuan’s terrifying strength, there was no need to make things difficult for the Wang clan members. A large number of Wang clan members had not managed to evacuate and remained on the Chaotic Continent.

“Of course,” Dao Ancestor Xingchen agreed. “Thank you, both Daoists, for your trouble.”

News of the events on the Chaotic Continent spread rapidly. When the major forces learned that the Wang family possessed a Dao artifact whose spirit could easily annihilate a Dao Ancestor-level nine-colored chaotic beast, they were all astonished.