Chapter 4740: The Countermove of the Strong in the Age of Chaos

Heaven-Craft Immortal Realm, Linglong Sea Domain.

Green Gourd Island is an island controlled by the Linglong Sect, stretching over 200,000 li from east to west and over 100,000 li from north to south.

Shen Yan stood high in the sky, gazing at the distant nine-colored thunderclouds with a deep frown. Immortal Linglong was attempting to ascend to Dao Ancestor.Immortal Linglong had already achieved the Da Luo Golden Immortal realm over twenty million years ago.

A rumbling thunder sounded, and immensely powerful nine-colored immortal lightning bolts struck down one after another. The lightning glow was dazzling, and waves of qi surged like tides. Sky-high colossal waves rose from the sea surface, numerous cracks appeared in the void, and the entire space seemed on the verge of collapsing.

A quarter of an hour later, the nine-colored thunderclouds churned and surged, transforming into a nine-colored thunder tiger wreathed in lightning. It emanated an aura capable of destroying heaven and earth.

The nine-colored thunder tiger let out a roar, opened its gaping maw, and pounced downwards.

A colossal palm formed of crimson magma flew out from within the nine-colored lightning and struck the nine-colored thunder tiger.

The nine-colored thunder tiger let out a wail, and its body burst apart. A massive nine-colored thunder sun shot up into the sky. Green Gourd Island shook incessantly, and dust filled the air.

Not long after, a woman's hearty laughter rang out, spreading across an area of tens of billions of li.

"Congratulations, Master, on reaching the Dao Ancestor realm!"Shen Yan bowed respectfully, his expression filled with excitement.

A streak of light flew out from the dust, stopping before Shen Yan. It was Immortal Linglong.

Her face was pale, and her aura was unfathomable.

"Keep the news of my ascension to Dao Ancestor a secret. You alone need to know," Immortal Linglong instructed.

"Yes, Master," Shen Yan agreed and departed, taking her command.

Immortal Linglong gave a few more instructions, then flew down into the sea.

She reached the deep sea, where a palace shimmering with continuously flowing blue light came into view. The blue palace emitted a dazzling blue light, keeping the seawater at bay.

On its plaque, the three golden characters "Linglong Palace" were inscribed, and spiritual light shimmered continuously.

As soon as Immortal Linglong approached Linglong Palace, its main gate opened.

She entered the palace, and the gates closed behind her.

She flipped her right hand, revealing a small, golden, shimmering mirror in her palm. She cast a spell into it.

After a moment, a burly old man in golden robes appeared on the mirror's surface.

"Lady Yu, you've achieved rebirth!" the golden-robed old man exclaimed in surprise.

"Yes! But I haven't fully recovered my peak cultivation," Immortal Linglong said. "Most of the preparations I left behind were discovered; only one remains, and it doesn't contain many good items. Do you have any fifth-tier immortal materials? I want to forge a Dao artifact."

"I have plenty. Would you like to come and get them, or should I send someone to deliver them to you?" the golden-robed old man asked.

"Later, I'll come and retrieve them myself. Thank you very much," Immortal Linglong expressed her gratitude.

"It's no trouble at all," the golden-robed old man said. "My personal Dao artifact is damaged, and I need your help to repair it."

"Why didn't you ask Fellow Daoist Han for help? He's also a fifth-tier immortal artifact master!" Immortal Linglong said.

"You don't know yet!" the golden-robed old man explained. "His injuries were too severe, and he has already perished. If he had a Reincarnation Stone, perhaps he might have achieved rebirth, but I don't know where he might be."

"So that's how it is. What a pity," Immortal Linglong sighed. "His artifact forging skills were no less than mine. I hope he managed to achieve rebirth!"

"Let's hope so! By the way," the golden-robed old man said, "you only contacted me after ascending to Dao Ancestor, didn't you? Wouldn't it have been better to find me sooner?"

"Only by reaching Dao Ancestor would I be qualified to stand as your equal," Immortal Linglong's tone was cold. "I didn't want to be beholden to anyone."

The golden-robed old man smiled faintly and said nothing more.

"Alright then! That's it for now. I'll come find you after a while." After saying this, Immortal Linglong cut the connection and put away the small mirror.

"Calculating the time, some of the old fellows should have achieved rebirth by now!" Immortal Linglong murmured to herself.

Profound Flame Immortal Realm, Crimson Flame Continent.

The Profound Flame Mountain Range is located in the central part of the Crimson Flame Continent. The immortal qi here is sparse, and high-level immortals rarely stay.

A streak of green light appeared on the distant horizon. With a flicker, it stopped.

As the light dissipated, a green, shimmering flying boat appeared. Four men and one woman stood on the green flying boat; besides Wang Qingling and two others, there was also a handsome young man in a red shirt.

Wang Benyan, a late-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal, was tasked with collecting cultivation resources and intelligence in the Profound Flame Immortal Realm and managing a trade alliance.

Wang Qingbai cast a spell, and the green flying boat flew towards the depths of the mountain range.

Not long after, the green flying boat stopped above an open area. The ground was barren, completely devoid of vegetation, and looked very desolate.

A yellow light glowed in the void, and a large expanse of yellow mist surged out, engulfing the open area.

After a moment, the yellow mist dispersed, revealing a steep, towering peak. At its foot was a mountain cave several zhang wide. A tall, yellow-robed old man stood at the entrance. Judging by his aura, he was only a mid-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal.

"Your grandson, Wang Benlei, greets the three Old Ancestors!" The yellow-robed old man bowed respectfully.

Wang Qingbai nodded. He cast a spell, and the green flying boat slowly descended. The four disembarked.

Wang Qingbai put away the green flying boat, and the four followed Wang Benlei into the mountain cave.

After walking several hundred steps, the five of them reached the end, appearing at a cave opening spanning over ten mu. The stone walls were uneven, and a black light screen was visible, its surface covered with profound array patterns.

"Grand Unity Profound Soul Restriction!" Wang Qingling nodded. A black halo bloomed from her palm and shot directly towards the black light screen.

The black light screen rippled, becoming covered in cracks, but the cracks showed signs of healing.

A dazzling spiritual light shone from the brows of Wang Qingbai and Wang Qingxiao. Each released a slender thread, flying forth as their divine souls crystallized.

The two threads struck the black light screen. The black light screen developed numerous cracks and shattered like a bubble, revealing a simple stone chamber a hundred zhang in size.

The stone walls were covered with profound runes, emitting a strong restrictive fluctuation. A green shelf was visible, and on the shelf were some talisman-making materials and three storage bracelets.

A black halo emerged from Wang Qingling's palm. It swept across the entire stone chamber, revealing no abnormalities.

Wang Qingbai conjured a Grand Unity Golden Immortal-stage bean soldier. He controlled the bean soldier to enter the chamber and collect the items from the shelf.

"So many fifth-tier talisman-making materials!" Wang Qingbai was filled with both surprise and joy.

They inspected the contents of the three storage bracelets. There was a set of defensive fifth-tier immortal arrays, five top-grade mutated Primordial Spirit Treasures (three for attack, one for support, and one for defense), a defensive fifth-tier immortal talisman, and four types of immortal pills that aid Grand Unity Golden Immortals in attempting to ascend to Dao Ancestor, totaling five pills.

"Talisman Moon Dao Ancestor! The Age of Chaos!" Wang Qingling frowned, holding a green jade slip in her hand.

According to the records on this jade slip, this was a contingency left by Talisman Moon Dao Ancestor from the Age of Chaos. Her main body was gravely wounded in a great war, died from her injuries, and attempted to use a Reincarnation Stone to achieve rebirth in a new life. These items were left for the new Immortal Talisman Moon.

"So there really was a blank period in history!" Wang Qingxiao said in surprise, holding a golden jade slip that recorded some major events from the Age of Chaos.

"We don't know if she achieved rebirth, or if she hasn't even entered reincarnation yet, which benefited us," Wang Qingbai said.

"This is our fortune," Wang Qingling said excitedly. "She must have left several contingencies; otherwise, there wouldn't be so few valuable items here. Let's head back first! With these materials, Ninth Aunt will be able to forge even more fifth-tier immortal talismans."

They carefully inspected the area, and after confirming nothing was overlooked, they departed.