Chapter 4794

Tens of millions of years had passed.

Chaos Continent, Azure Lotus Immortal Island.

Azure Lotus Peak, in a secret chamber.

Wang Changsheng sat cross-legged on a blue meditation cushion, his gaze fixed on the Azure Lotus Creation Cauldron in front of him. A ball of snow-blue flame engulfed more than half of the cauldron.

A green sound-transmitting paper crane flew in, circling continuously above Wang Changsheng’s head.

Wang Changsheng cast an incantation, and the paper crane spoke, “Master, Madam has drawn a lightning tribulation and is opening her fourth fundamental law.”

Wang Changsheng had already opened his fourth fundamental law a long time ago. He had been a Dao Ancestor for over forty million years; without collecting a large amount of fifth-tier immortal materials, he would not have been able to refine high-tier immortal artifacts or open his fourth fundamental law.

Over ten million years ago, they entered the Primordial Secret Realm and found many valuable items, which they used for refining artifacts, crafting talismans, setting up formations, and concocting elixirs.

Wang Changsheng was not worried; Wang Ruyan possessed a fifth-tier grand formation, fifth-tier immortal talismans, and mid-grade Dao artifacts, so passing the lightning tribulation would not be difficult. He had already arranged for clan members to protect her during the process.

His gaze remained fixed on the Azure Lotus Creation Cauldron. A quarter of an hour later, he changed his incantation, and the flames dissipated.

Wang Changsheng opened the cauldron lid, and seven silver-glowing command banners flew out.

They were a set of defensive Dao artifacts called Lightning-Binding Banners, each a mid-grade Dao artifact.

After extensive practice, he could now refine complete sets of mid-grade Dao artifacts. He had refined a set for Dao Ancestor Seven Rainbows and also several sets for himself.

Before refining the sets of mid-grade Dao artifacts, Wang Changsheng had integrated the Primordial Dao Stone into the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl, raising its grade to mid-tier. It could now automatically absorb heavenly treasures and Dao artifacts, thereby enhancing its own power.

Wang Changsheng put away the Lightning-Binding Banners, left Azure Lotus Immortal Island, and arrived at a continuous stretch of lush green mountains.

Wang Qingcheng, Wang Qingfeng, Wang Yixin, and others stood on a high peak, gazing into the distance at the nine-colored thunderclouds.

“How is it? Nothing unusual, right?” Wang Changsheng asked casually.

In these ten million years, the Wang family had successively gained seven more Dao Ancestors, with Wang Lingyin being one of them.

Wang Qingbai could refine fifth-tier immortal elixirs like the Dao-Seeking Pill, no longer limited by others. Clan members who cultivated to the Grand Luo Golden Immortal Great Perfection stage could take the Dao-Seeking Pill to attempt breaking through to Dao Ancestor, and Wang Lingyin had also advanced.

She inherited the memories of Dao Ancestor Talisman Moon, mastered the art of talismans, refined various types of fifth-tier immortal talismans, consumed the Dao-Condensing Golden Vein Fruit, and quickly condensed her Dao foundation.

“No, it’s pretty much the same as when Dad opened his fourth fundamental law,” Wang Qingcheng replied.

He had opened three fundamental laws: two special fundamental laws and one supreme fundamental law.

Wang Changsheng nodded and looked up at the nine-colored thunderclouds in the sky.

Lightning flashed and thunder roared, as thick bolts of nine-colored immortal lightning struck down one after another.

Wang Yixin took out a golden-glowing dharma plate, cast an incantation into it, and her willow-like eyebrows furrowed.

“Ancestor, Senior Han and Senior Mu are here,” Wang Yixin said. “They wish to see you about something.”

“Where are they now?” Wang Changsheng asked.

“Outside Azure Lotus Immortal Island!” Wang Yixin said.

“Qingcheng, Qingfeng, you two stay here,” Wang Changsheng instructed. “I’ll go back to Azure Lotus Immortal Island to receive them.” He then left in a flash of light.

Outside Azure Lotus Immortal Island, Han Long and Mu Shuangshuang stood high in the sky.

Not long after, Wang Changming flew out, bowed respectfully, and gestured for them to follow, saying, “Seniors, the Ancestor requests your presence. Please follow this junior.”

He led the way, bringing Han Long and Mu Shuangshuang to Azure Lotus Peak.

Wang Changsheng sat in a green stone pavilion, a smile on his face.

“Fellow Daoist Han, who is this?” Wang Changsheng pretended to be puzzled.

“This is my wife, Mu Shuangshuang,” Han Long said. “Speaking of which, it’s all thanks to Fellow Daoist Wang’s help that I was able to find my wife.”

After leaving the Primordial Secret Realm, they traveled everywhere searching for fifth-tier immortal materials.

“So it’s Madam Han,” Wang Changsheng said. “Fellow Daoists, please be seated.” He motioned for them to sit, picked up the teapot, and poured them each a cup of tea.

“Fellow Daoist Wang, to be frank,” Han Long said, getting straight to the point, “we have come this time to ask for a favor.”

“What is it?” Wang Changsheng replied. “Fellow Daoist Han, please speak freely.”

“We would like to ask for your help in refining a set of defensive mid-grade Dao artifacts,” Han Long said. “All the materials are ready.” He took out a golden storage bracelet and handed it to Wang Changsheng.

“A set of defensive mid-grade Dao artifacts? You two Daoists trust me that much?” Wang Changsheng said with a smile and extended his divine sense into it.

Inside the storage bracelet were over twenty thousand pieces of fifth-tier artifact refining materials, more than enough to refine a set of mid-grade Dao artifacts.

“Fellow Daoist Jin has repeatedly praised your exceptional artifact refining skills,” Han Long explained. “I believe Fellow Daoist Wang’s reputation is well-deserved.”

“Fellow Daoist Han, you are the grand-disciple of Fellow Daoist Zhou,” Wang Changsheng asked, puzzled. “Don’t you know any other fifth-tier immortal artifact refiners? Why insist on seeking my help?”

He didn’t believe Han Long didn’t know other Dao Ancestors from the Chaos era; Dao Ancestor Seven Rainbows’ words were only one reason for him to specifically seek his help.

“To be frank, Fellow Daoist Wang,” Han Long said with a sigh, “we do know other fifth-tier immortal artifact refiners. However, they are either gone or their whereabouts are unknown. The Chaos Beasts are pursuing too relentlessly; once they discover someone from the Ancient Immortal Court, especially a Dao Ancestor, they organize masters to hunt them down and kill them.”

“We have also been hiding all these years,” Mu Shuangshuang added, “and don’t dare to stay in one place for long, fearing the Chaos Beasts would come knocking.”

“This is the reward,” Han Long said, “and after the deed is done, we will have another generous thank-you gift.” He took out a green storage bracelet and handed it to Wang Changsheng.

Wang Changsheng’s divine sense swept through it; inside were over a thousand pieces of fifth-tier immortal materials, including many immortal herbs over five hundred million years old.

To be honest, ever since the Time Gourd was upgraded to a low-grade Dao artifact, Wang Changsheng had not lacked immortal herbs aged five hundred million years.

When the Time Gourd was a supreme-grade immortal artifact, it could ripen immortal herbs to one hundred thirty million years. After being upgraded to a low-grade Dao artifact, it could ripen them to five hundred million years, allowing Wang Qingbai to refine fifth-tier immortal elixirs without restraint.

“Fellow Daoist Han, you are the grand-disciple of Fellow Daoist Zhou,” Wang Changsheng asked, “Can’t you contact Fellow Daoist Zhou? Or Fellow Daoist Zhou’s disciples?”

“We can contact Martial Aunt Mo, but not our Ancestor,” Han Long said with a chuckle. “Does Fellow Daoist Wang have something to discuss with the Ancestor?”

“Nothing,” Wang Changsheng said. “I just heard about Fellow Daoist Zhou’s deeds and wanted to know how he’s been doing.”

“I can’t contact our Ancestor,” Han Long said, “but Martial Aunt Mo might be able to.”

“The Chaos Beasts are also searching for Ancestor Zhou,” Mu Shuangshuang said meaningfully. “It would be better if Fellow Daoist Wang didn’t inquire about this; knowing Ancestor Zhou’s whereabouts might not be a good thing.”

Both immortals and Chaos Beasts were searching for Zhou Dian, and it was hard to guarantee that there were no traitors on the immortal side; Wu Nianhong was an example.

The Wu family conducted an internal investigation, dealt with a group of people, and then vanished without a trace.

Wang Changsheng nodded and said, “If you are able to see Fellow Daoist Zhou, please deliver a message for me. I would like to have a chat with him and ask for his guidance on something.”

“No problem, it’s a small matter,” Han Long promised.

“Once the Dao artifacts are refined, how should I deliver them to you?” Wang Changsheng asked.

Han Long took out a small blue-glowing mirror, handed it to Wang Changsheng, and said, “This is a communication Dao artifact. Once you’ve refined the Dao artifacts, use this to notify us, and we will come to pick them up.”

“Alright, no problem.” Wang Changsheng agreed.

After chatting for over half an hour, Han Long and Mu Shuangshuang took their leave. They did not mention the Primordial Secret Realm.