Chapter 4754: Preparing for War

"I received much more from Fellow Daoist Jian Er, and he didn't demand anything from me. You want me to deal with chaos beasts, but this offer is too meager. It's better to be safe than sorry; how can you be sure that powerful chaos beasts won't target me? Besides fighting chaos beasts, I can help you with other things, such as Level 5 Immortal Elixirs for healing or Level 5 Immortal Talismans. Our family's influence isn't extensive, only spanning a few thousand immortal realms."

Wang Changsheng haggled.

The Wang family now had over one hundred million cultivators spread across thousands of immortal realms, significantly enhancing their ability to gather intelligence and cultivation resources.

"Are you an Immortal Alchemist or an Immortal Talisman Master?" Qihong Daozu asked with curiosity.

"I am an Immortal Artificer, but my Dao Companion is an Immortal Talisman Master, and my youngest son is an Immortal Alchemist. Our family has experts in various crafts. If you want me to do something, you must show some sincerity. I am well-traveled and not some impoverished Dao Ancestor," Wang Changsheng stated.

Qihong Daozu frowned and pondered for a moment. With a raise of his right hand, a green storage bracelet flew out and landed in Wang Changsheng's grasp.

Wang Changsheng swept his divine sense over it, and his expression softened. Inside were over a thousand pieces of Level 5 immortal materials, including many immortal herbs and fruits that Wang Qingbai could use for alchemy. In addition, there was a set of Level 5 immortal formations.

"Within it are three types of Level 5 Immortal Elixirs. If your son can refine these three, I can provide you with even more Level 5 immortal materials. I need these three elixirs for healing," Qihong Daozu explained.

"You're not the only powerful being from the Chaos Era still alive, are you? Why don't you contact others?" Wang Changsheng asked, puzzled.

"It's safer to be alone. Too many people knowing about my existence is not good. I was previously with another powerful being who was targeted by chaos beasts while searching for cultivation resources. I barely fought my way out, but he perished. It's enough that you know I exist; do not inform other forces. Until I've fully recovered, I don't want to be hunted by chaos beasts," Qihong Daozu replied.

"No problem. I'll send them to you immediately after they're refined. By the way, are you an Immortal Formation Master?" Wang Changsheng inquired.

"No. You're wondering where I got the Level 5 immortal formation, aren't you? I found it in a relic site of the Ancient Immortal Court," Qihong Daozu explained.

"Ancient Immortal Court relic? Are there other sites?" Wang Changsheng pressed.

Qihong Daozu nodded. "Of course there are, but I don't know their locations. My rank isn't high enough. The relics and ruins left by the Ancient Immortal Court are our capital for a resurgence. I was fortunate to find one, especially since chaos beasts also discovered it at the time; I only managed to obtain a portion of the items."

"Ancient Immortal Court relics, ruins!" Wang Changsheng secretly noted.

"The Ancient Immortal Court relics contain many treasures, including Level 5 Immortal Elixirs, Level 5 Immortal Talismans, and even mid-grade Dao Artifacts. There are even immortal formations and Ten Aperture Secret Arts specifically used to develop fundamental laws, so you should pay close attention," Qihong Daozu patiently explained.

"Ten Aperture Secret Arts! Are they very precious?" Wang Changsheng asked, puzzled.

Qihong Daozu had developed five fundamental laws; his specific mention of the Ten Aperture Secret Arts indicated their immense value.

"You don't think all Dao Ancestors from the Chaos Era possessed the Ten Aperture Secret Arts, do you? Before becoming a Dao Ancestor, aperture-opening secret arts can be exchanged freely. Once you become a Dao Ancestor, they cannot. A Dao Ancestor who has opened nine apertures can at most develop nine fundamental laws. Many immortals joined the Immortal Court and pledged their loyalty precisely to obtain the Ten Aperture Secret Arts; otherwise, mere slogans wouldn't have been enough to attract them. The chaos beasts also offer Ten Aperture Secret Arts to win over high-level immortals, leading some degenerates, fearing the chaos beasts' power and coveting the secret arts, to join them and form an organization called the Heavenly Court," Qihong Daozu explained.

Wang Changsheng suddenly realized that the large chaos beast tribes cultivated pseudo-immortals, and their gathering place was indeed called the Heavenly Court.

"You don't need to worry too much. Even if the chaos beasts send powerful beings against you, it's highly unlikely they'll dispatch overly formidable Dao Ancestors. It's not that they underestimate you, but those individuals were severely wounded by Fellow Daoist Jian Er and his companions and haven't recovered quickly. I know there are many Dao Ancestors on the Chaos Continent, but let me tell you, a Dao Ancestor with only one fundamental law is merely cannon fodder in the Great Dao War. A Dao Ancestor with two ordinary fundamental laws is also cannon fodder. Even if you only develop one supreme fundamental law, coupled with a Dao Artifact, your strength won't be weak," Qihong Daozu said.

"Thank you for your guidance, Fellow Daoist. By the way, how should I address you?" Wang Changsheng asked.

"My surname is Jin; you can just call me Fellow Daoist Jin. You should return now! I also need to accumulate strength and prepare for the Great Dao War. Don't forget what I told you: pay attention to Ancient Immortal Court relics or ruins. Finding just one will make advancing to the mid-stage Dao Ancestor realm no difficult task for you," Qihong Daozu said. After saying this, Qihong Daozu's body became ethereal, the seven-colored rainbow bridge vanished, and he disappeared as well.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Jin. I will certainly look out for the Ancient Immortal Court relics and ruins," Wang Changsheng said, cupping his fists.

"I hope that when we meet again, you will have developed more fundamental laws. My suggestion for you to instigate the Immortal-Chaos War was merely to gauge how much the chaos beasts have recovered their strength. You decide how to proceed! Caution is paramount," Qihong Daozu's voice echoed from the sky.

"Wang Lin, let's head back!" Wang Changsheng commanded.

"Yes, Master."

The blue giant turtle turned around and departed from the area.

In the central part of the Chaos Continent, a vast bluestone plaza stretched out, with the Mother Tower situated at its center. Hai and Chen stood respectfully to the side. The Mother Tower trembled slightly, and shortly after, Lei emerged from within. It knelt before the Mother Tower and said, "Many thanks, Lord Teng."

The Mother Tower had helped it cultivate a Chaos Body, making Lei even stronger.

"It's nothing! You haven't been a Dao Ancestor for long. Cultivate well for now. After tens of millions of years, try to develop new fundamental laws. A single fundamental law is still too weak," Teng's voice emanated from within the Mother Tower.

"Yes, Lord Teng!" Lei replied respectfully.

"The same applies to both of you. Try to develop new fundamental laws as much as possible. That way, your survival rate will be higher when the Great Dao War erupts," Teng stated.

"The Great Dao War? Isn't it the Immortal-Chaos War?" Chen asked, puzzled.

"The Immortal-Chaos War refers to the conflict on the Chaos Continent. The Great Dao War, however, involves the entire Immortal Realm, and many Dao Ancestors will participate. We didn't tell you before because it wasn't necessary, but now things are different. The Green Lotus Immortal Couple pose a significant threat, and it's time you learned some truths," Teng explained.

"Many Dao Ancestors will participate? It involves the entire Immortal Realm?" Chen was stunned.

"You simply need to understand this: develop more fundamental laws and restore your strength as much as possible. I haven't recovered to my peak, so I cannot upgrade your weapons into Dao Artifacts. You can only strengthen yourselves by developing fundamental laws," Teng stated.

"Yes, Lord Teng," Chen, Hai, and Lei responded.